1 week ago Winter maintenance report reveals shortfalls in Saskatoon snow clearing

With cooler temperatures creeping in, Saskatoon city council is discussing this year's snow response, but the city's residents are worried about history repeating itself.

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2 w. ago 20 homes destroyed by wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley

Nova Scotia’s Long Lake wildfire destroys 20 homes in Annapolis Valley; officials say no lives lost as crews fight to contain the blaze.

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2 w. ago Opinion: You can’t fight fire without water: Why B.C. needs to scale

As B.C. faces increasingly volatile wildfire seasons, tools that help firefighters find water sources quickly aren’t just helpful — they’re potentially life-saving. Every second counts

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2 w. ago A new Ontario winter forecast for 2025 just landed and here's what to expect

It may only be August, but this week's cooler, almost fall-like temperatures in Ontario are serving as a blunt reminder that the long, balmy days of summer are almost over, and the colder months are rapidly creeping up on us.For better or worse (depending on which season is your favourite), we are less than four weeks away from the start of autumn proper — only a few days away, in fact, if you're using meteorological fall as the benchmark.After our few weeks of fiery colours, pumpkin patches and festive family meals will come the dreaded-by-many winter period, which is looking to be quite stereotypically Canadian in the province, according to newly-released forecasts for the months to come.The Old Farmer's Almanac has just revealed its weather predictions for winter 2025-2026 coast-to-coast, and unfortunately, residents of Southern Ontario are set to see some of the most miserable conditions of all.While the authority is call...

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2 w. ago Oasis fans don’t look back in anger, despite some rain, as reunion tour arrives in Toronto

Oasis Sunday night Rogers Stadium RATING: ***1/2 (3.5 out of four) ***** It was a ‘90s Brit-pop dream that finally became a reality for Oasis fans in Toronto. So what if it was a little soggy? (More on the downpour of rain later.) The thrilling moment that many of the Oasis faithful never thought would […]

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3 w. ago ‘Great news’: Rain, cooler temps have helped B.C. wildfire fight, officials say

The Mount Underwood fire, burning on Vancouver Island near Port Alberni, is now 3,671 hectares in size and remains a wildfire of note.

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3 w. ago Nova Scotia wildfires grows; cooler temperatures help firefighters in N.L.

A wildfire along the northwestern shore of Conception Bay, Newfoundland remained at a stubborn 95 square kilometres in size on Sunday. It is about the size of Paris, France.

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3 w. ago Nova Scotia wildfire grows; cooler temperatures help firefighters in N.L.

A wildfire along the northwestern shore of Conception Bay, Newfoundland remained at a stubborn 95 square kilometres in size on Sunday. It is about the size of Paris, France.

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4 w. ago Significant amount of rainfall slows the spread of wildfires on Vancouver Island

PORT ALBERNI — Firefighters on Vancouver Island say a “significant” amount of rainfall has helped crews to make progress in battling an out-of-control wildfire, which is burning south of Port Alberni, B.C. The BC Wildfire Service says that crews are seeing improvement on the Mount Underwood wildfire after the area has received more than 30 […]

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4 w. ago B.C. climate news: Vancouver Island wildfire grows by more than half, but rain helping | Wildfire in Newfoundland destroys up to 100 homes | Failed plastics negotiations in Geneva leaves few options

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of Aug. 5 to Aug. 17, 2025.

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4 w. ago Rain helps crews fight huge wildfire near Port Alberni but relief will be temporary

Visibility for BC Wildfire Crews is an issue on Friday due to the fog and the weather, which will limit the ability to fight the fire from the air.

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4 w. ago Unusual system brings heavy rain to parts of B.C., warning in effect

Environment Canada says some areas will see about 50 millimetres of rain, while others could see more than 80 millimetres, especially over higher terrain.

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4 w. ago Rain helps calm wildfire near Port Alberni, with more wet weather on the way

The B.C. Wildfire Service says about seven millimetres of rain overnight has lowered the behaviour of the Mount Underwood blaze

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4 w. ago People in Bamfield support each other as wildfire cuts power, main road access

The B.C. Wildfire Service says about seven millimetres of rain overnight has lowered the behaviour of the Mount Underwood blaze

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4 w. ago Appeal launched to support people impacted by Newfoundland fires

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Red Cross has launched the 2025 Newfoundland & Labrador Wildfires Appeal to help people and communities impacted by fires in the province. Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for assisting those impacted by the wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador with immediate and […]

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last month Rain on way after Vancouver Island wildfire grows by more than half

PORT ALBERNI — A forecast of up to 40 millimetres of rain is expected to help firefighters battling a wildfire that has been raging near Port Alberni, B.C., on Vancouver Island this week. The Mount Underwood fire that has triggered evacuation orders and alerts measured more than 34 square kilometres on Thursday, about 58% larger […]

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