26 h. ago Conservative MP says federal inaction on wildfires led to Atlantic Canada forest bans

Rempel Garner wouldn't say whether she objected to the provincial bans themselves

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28 h. ago Relief expected in Ontario as Atlantic Canada sees more sweltering temperatures

Relief expected in southern and eastern Ontario, but Environment Canada says temperatures still above average for this time of year

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30 h. ago Atlantic Canada sees more sweltering temperatures, relief expected in Ontario

Extreme heat is expected to ease in many parts of Canada today, while the Atlantic provinces continue to bear the brunt of a multi-day heat wave.

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46 h. ago 3 active wildfires burning in Kawartha Lakes as crews battle dry conditions

Three wildfires burn in Kawartha Lakes, including a 33.5-hectare blaze near Kirkfield. Crews urge public to stay clear as a 'no tolerance' total fire ban remains in effect.

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3 d. ago Newfoundland’s largest wildfire gains ground amid dry, windy conditions

There are seven wildfires burning out of control in the province -- five of them in Newfoundland and two in Labrador, but the Kingston fire is far larger than the other fires.

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4 d. ago Firefighting efforts continue in Newfoundland, New Brunswick bans woods activities

ST. JOHN’S — Firefighters battling out-of-control wildfires in Newfoundland were facing windy and dry conditions Saturday, while ongoing dry conditions in New Brunswick prompted officials to issue a ban on activities in the woods on provincially owned land. Three ongoing fires in Newfoundland have forced hundreds of people to evacuate their communities. Two are on […]

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4 d. ago Extreme wildfire risk prompts closure of all Crown land in New Brunswick

Extremely dry and dangerous conditions mean that all industrial and recreational activities on Crown land are prohibited as of midnight Saturday.

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5 d. ago Hot, dry weather in Atlantic Canada prompts fire bans and increased penalties for violators

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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5 d. ago Dry conditions in Atlantic Canada prompt burn bans, stiff fines and possible imprisonment for violators

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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5 d. ago Dry conditions in Atlantic Canada prompt burn bans and stiff fines for violators

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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5 d. ago N.S. and N.B. close forests to the public as Newfoundland increases fines, threatens imprisonment

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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5 d. ago Dry conditions prompt New Brunswick to follow Nova Scotia’s lead and shut down forests to public use

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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5 d. ago Dry conditions prompt New Brunswick to follow Nova Scotia’s lead and shut down forests to public

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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5 d. ago ‘Outside is a privilege, not a right’: The imagined thoughts of the Nova Scotia wilderness ban

Until hot, dry conditions subside, we will be prohibiting any further discussion of this matter, as well as mentions of the words ‘liberty,’ ‘freedom’ or ‘autonomy’

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3 w. ago Immigration fuels Atlantic Canadian ‘economic renaissance,’ authors argue

How Canada Wins: The authors argue newcomers have brought dramatic improvements to the East Coast — and this is no time to swerve

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3 w. ago B.C. facing more adverse drought conditions this year as warm, dry weather expected

Randene Neill, minister of water, land and resource stewardship, says they want people to think about saving water wherever possible

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4 w. ago Heat warnings remain in effect from Ontario to Atlantic Canada

Daytime temperatures from Windsor, Ontario, to St. John's, Newfoundland, are going to remain hot a little longer.

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