9 h. ago Manitoba wildfire impacts on First Nations prompt calls for environmental justice

Experts say Indigenous peoples often bear the brunt of climate change impacts, without being meaningfully involved in developing climate policies.

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10 h. ago Last ‘wildfire of note’ downgraded in B.C. amid blast of damp weather

A recent soaking of rain in northeastern British Columbia has helped to remove the one remaining fire out of the so-called wildfire of note category, although the Summit Lake blaze is still labelled as burning out of control. 

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10 h. ago Sprinkler system outside Saskatchewan cabin staves off wildfires

James Irvine and Trudy Connor have taken measures to protect their home, utilizing a simple, yet effective sprinkler system that relies on water from the nearby lake.

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15 h. ago Hot days (and nights) loom for London area amid expected heat wave

Friday marked the official start of summer and it’s arriving with several days of hot, humid weather across the London region.

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19 h. ago More evacuation orders to be lifted in parts of northwestern Manitoba after fires

LYNN LAKE — Thousands more wildfire evacuees in Manitoba will start making the trek home in the coming days as officials in two northwestern communities lift their evacuation orders. The roughly 600 residents of the town of Lynn Lake will be allowed to return to the community 775 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg starting at 8 […]

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21 h. ago Summer heat wave set to hit Ontario may bring temperatures not seen in years

Southern Ontario is set to get hit with a strong heat wave just in time for the official start of summer.

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31 h. ago Manitoba seeing more ticks, mosquitoes due to warmer weather, experts warn

As temperatures rise in Manitoba, so does the risk from pests. Experts warn that pests are growing across the province, bringing a greater threat of lyme disease and more.

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31 h. ago Sask. wildfire evacuees demand government accountability for ‘mismanagement’ of crisis

At a media event in Saskatoon, evacuees joined Saskatchewan NDP MLA Jordan McPhail to share their stories and frustrations.

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34 h. ago B.C. logging industry needs to do more to cut wildfire risk, report finds

A new report from Forest Practices Board says the B.C.'s logging industry isn't doing enough to help cut the risk of wildfires and calls for an update of provincial regulations.

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34 h. ago Manitoba to close wildfire evacuation centres as some communities return home

WINNIPEG — Some wildfire evacuees staying at a shelter in northern Manitoba may be moved elsewhere as more communities return home and the government closes temporary evacuation centres. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor said roughly 114 people have been staying at the shelter in Thompson for the past three weeks due to a shortage […]

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34 h. ago Fantastic festivals to fete and more happening this weekend in GTA

The first day of summer is upon us and it appears the weather is cooperating! It’s going to hot one, folks – and we don’t just mean all the things to do in and around Toronto. Here’s what you need to know to make the necessary plans. Indigenous Arts Festival and Na-Me-Res Pow Wow Celebrate […]

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34 h. ago Toronto ferry terminal now under construction for massive months

As we look ahead to a time when ferry service to the Toronto Islands will be more efficient, reliable and frequent enough to accommodate the immense (and growing) crowds who head across the water during the warm-weather months, ground has finally been broken to prepare the waterfront for our fancy new fleet of watercraft.After months of planning and preliminary work, the City announced this week that construction at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal has officially begun, with fencing now blocking off some of the areas where crews will install key infrastructure needed to dock and charge the electric vessels heading our way in 2026 and 2027.The boats — though expensive — will be a welcome upgrade, being quieter, more eco-friendly and, of course, more modern, along with having increased passenger capacity than our current ferries (which range in age from just over 60 to a whopping 114 years old).As the shoreside proj...

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35 h. ago 'Missing link' tunnel will soon connect 2 Toronto transit stations

After almost a decade of anticipation, construction is well underway on a long-promised pedestrian tunnel that will connect two of Toronto's key transit hubs, namely Bloor GO/UP Express Station and Dundas West subway station. Metrolinx started building the 270-metre-long pedestrian tunnel last year as part of the larger Kitchener Fourth Track and Go Expansion projects, which are aimed at transforming regional transit across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).The new tunnel is set to provide a direct connection between Bloor GO Station (a stop on the Kitchener rail corridor served by UP Express and regional GO trains) and Dundas West Station on the TTC's Line 2, which also connects to streetcars and bus routes. Currently, you have to make the frustrating above-ground transfer between the two stations. Although the walk is only a few hundred metres, it can take up to eight minutes or longer in bad weather or with luggage, which is especially inconvenie...

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35 h. ago B.C. Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Forest Practices Board says a two-year investigation has found “outdated rules and unclear responsibility” are stopping forestry from becoming a wildfire prevention tool. The board — an independent body that audits B.C. forest practices — says it examined forestry operations between 2019 and 2022 in areas where communities and forests meet, […]

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35 h. ago Manitoba to close wildfire evacuation centres as communities return home

The province says congregate shelters in Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie are closing as space has opened up in hotel rooms. 

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37 h. ago Forestry companies can do more to reduce wildfire risk: B.C. report

The research shows that logging occurs at about 11 times the rate of wildfire risk reduction work in B.C.

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37 h. ago Eyes of the Beast brings Lytton wildfire and other B.C. climate crises to life

'The powerful thing about this performance is that it brings into this very intimate space what that experience is like'

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37 h. ago Summer marches in, with high of 35 C possible Monday (the Humidex will be even higher)

A heat wave starting Thursday could see temperatures rising over the coming days, expected to peak above 30 C. That's without the Humidex.

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37 h. ago Ottawa weather could hit 35 C next week and the Humidex even higher

A heat wave could see temperatures rising over the coming days, expected to peak above 30 C. That's without the Humidex.

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41 h. ago Live your best cottage life with free HelloFresh kits at these Ontario ONroute stops

This summer, focus on spending less time planning and more time doing. Before you know it, the leaves will change colours and the air will cool, so it’s important to make the most of the great weather while it’s still in your grasp. Summer isn’t just a season – it’s precious time to create memories that last forever!If you’re headed out for an Ontario lake day or cottage weekend, the last thing you want to worry about is meal planning, a pesky grocery list, and time spent preparing your meal.That’s why HelloFresh is offering free meal kits at select ONroute locations on June 20 and 22.Get ready to grillThe best way to a Canadian’s heart is through a grill – at least in the summertime. In fact, when HelloFresh asked their customers about grilling, every single respondent reported a love of grilling in the summer.Nothing beats making memories around the barbecue. That’s why the free meals offered on this exclusive weekend mak...

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