69 m. ago N.S. wildfires: Blaze in Annapolis Valley that forced evacuations continues to grow

It was started by a lightning strike on Wednesday night and has grown to 406 hectares in size, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

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71 m. ago Full impact of Manitoba wildfires reflected in hydro outages, Crown corp says

The impact of wildfires in northern Manitoba continues to be felt, with thousands of evacuees still waiting to return home as major hydro repair efforts are underway.

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1 hour ago As European heat wave persists, some countries continue wildfire battle

Spain is fighting 14 major fires, while almost 4,000 firefighters in Portugal are battling blazes and Greece's Fire Service is on alert outside Athens.

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2 h. 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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4 h. ago Newfoundland, N.S. residents on high alert as wildfire evacuations expand

Officials in Newfoundland and Labrador have expanded an evacuation alert along the Bay De Verde Peninsula as the Kingston wildfire burns nearby.

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14 h. ago 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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14 h. ago More Dubai chocolate brands recalled in salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

More recalls have been issued for a popular type of chocolate after a salmonella outbreak linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says several additional brands of Dubai pistachio and knafeh milk chocolate have been recalled. The brands are Chocofolie, Chocolato, Chocolats Favoris, Dubai and Vincent Selection. The […]

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18 h. ago B.C. crime news: Fireworks suspected of sparking Kelowna wildfires | Illegal smoke store supplier nabbed in traffic stop | West Van assault suspect sought

A wrap up of Thursday's criminal activity in B.C.

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18 h. ago B.C. crime news: Burnaby RCMP seize seven kilos of cocaine, cash | Fireworks suspected of sparking Kelowna wildfires |

A wrap up of Thursday's criminal activity in B.C.

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19 h. ago Stock Rally Hits a Wall as US Inflation Picks Up: Markets Wrap

The blistering run in stocks hit a wall as a pick-up in inflation lifted bond yields alongside the dollar, with traders paring bets the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month.

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20 h. ago Ontario’s Doug Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. Premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont., he said. “We need resources, national resources across the country, because it happens...

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20 h. ago Volunteerism playing a critical role in fighting Manitoba wildfires

Volunteers have played a critical role in fighting wildfires across Manitoba this season, including in the Whiteshell Provincial Park.

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21 h. ago Wildfire near Port Alberni now more than 3,400 hectares as smoke blankets region

There are 64 firefighting personnel currently battling the Mount Underwood wildfire, along with five helicopters, structure protection crews and a heavy equipment strike team.

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22 h. ago Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

PICKERING — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. He says the premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont. Ford says provinces frequently share firefighting resources to […]

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22 h. ago Dane Dobbie retires, sticks with NLL Roughnecks in advisory role

Dane Dobbie is stepping away from the lacrosse floor and moving upstairs with the Calgary Roughnecks.

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23 h. ago Vancouver Island wildfire grows by more than half, rain is on the way

An update from the B.C. Wildfire Service said crews working the blaze overnight saw “moderate” fire behaviour

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25 h. ago Largest wildfire in Newfoundland has destroyed up to 100 homes: officials

Premier John Hogan says it is still too dangerous for crews to get into the area to complete an accurate tally

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25 h. ago ‘Quite the summer’: Snow Lake slowly getting back up and running amid evacuations

There's no timeline yet for residents to come home, but Snow Lake, Man., has been making a slow return after encroaching wildfires forced the town to evacuate in early July.

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25 h. ago Largest wildfire in eastern Newfoundland has destroyed up to 100 homes

ST. JOHN’S — Officials say the largest wildfire burning in Newfoundland and Labrador may have destroyed up to 100 homes and structures. However, Premier John Hogan says it is still too dangerous for crews to get into the area to complete an accurate tally. The fire burning along the northwestern shore of Conception Bay began […]

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26 h. ago The EU urges China to lift ‘unjustified’ sanctions on Lithuanian banks

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — The European Union on Thursday called on China to revoke sanctions imposed on two Lithuanian banks, arguing there is no justification for them. Beijing announced the measures this week against Urbo Bank and Mano Bank in retaliation for EU penalties on two Chinese lenders. The Lithuanian banks do not operate in […]

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