9 d. ago Foreign national trying to fight B.C. wildfires caught up in red tape

Trained firefighters are already here but because their job is considered unskilled, there's no way to get them permanent residency and extend their careers

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3 w. ago Squamish wildfire fight helped by cooler weather, but emergency remains

The District of Squamish says the Dryden Creek wildfire has stayed steady at 0.6 square kilometres in size since Friday, and could be considered held in the coming days.

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3 w. ago Media Advisory: Town of Athabasca to Host Wildfire Awareness Day with Live HydroDome1000 Demonstration

Showcasing advanced wildfire fighting technology for Alberta communities ATHABASCA, Alberta, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — What:Live demonstration of the HydroDome1000 water cannon, developed by FFF Equipment, an innovative firefighting system that delivers high-capacity, precision water jets to combat intense wildfires quickly and efficiently. This advanced technology helps protect communities and natural resources by improving […]

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4 w. ago Australia sends crews to help Canada in its fight against wildfires

As wildfires burn from northwest Ontario to British Columbia, Canada is getting help from firefighters in Australia with a 96-personnel-strong contingent deployed.

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4 w. ago ’When our mates need help, Australia is there’; Canada gets help fighting wildfires

As wildfires continue to burn from northwest Ontario to British Columbia, Canada is getting help from near and far, and very far. Southern Highlands – New South Wales Rural Fire Service in Australia says a 96-personnel-strong Australian contingent of firefighters and specialists have deployed to Canada for five weeks. The service says the deployment is […]

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4 w. ago ‘It’s tough for all of them’: Waiting game continues for evacuees as Manitoba fights wildfires

The cooler temperatures in recent days are helping firefighters in the west-central part of Manitoba get the upperhand.

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