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• What does it take to put out a wildfire? Here’s how Canada is fighting them

  As of midday Thursday, there were 430 fires burning across Canada, including 235 that were out of control, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.

  Canada

  Jun 9
• What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot more

  Though it is not yet determined what caused a number of this year's earlier-than-usual and more widespread wildfires, there are two common reasons wildfires begin.

  Canada

  Jun 8
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• Arctic will likely see summer free of ice by 2030, research says

  That would mean that by the end of the melt season in September, the Arctic would have less than one million square kilometres of sea ice, even under low emissions.

  Canada

  Jun 6
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• Smoky smell descends on Montreal as forest fires rage across Quebec

  Environment Canada issued smog warnings and air quality statements for many regions Tuesday. In Montreal, haze and the smell of smoke was noticeable downtown in the morning.

  Fire

  Jun 6
• Quebec wildfires: How 150 raging blazes are leading to smog warnings for province

  The warning is in effect for a large swath of Quebec, including the greater Montreal area, where air quality could deteriorate starting Monday afternoon.

  Fire

  Jun 5
• Canada could hit ‘record levels’ of area burnt by wildfires this year

  New modelling shows that the risks of wildfires is set to increase in June and remain 'unusually high' throughout the summer in Canada, natural resources minister said.

  Canada

  Jun 5
• High costs putting farming out of reach for young people, affecting all Canadians

  The rising cost of land is making it hard for young farmers to enter the industry, and those barriers come when a growing number of older farmers are planning to retire.

  Canada

  May 7
• Communities along Ottawa River declare state of emergency over flood risks

  Communities in eastern Ontario have declared states of emergency over flood risks as water levels are expected to peak today on the Ottawa River.

  Weather

  May 4
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• Homes flooded, streets blocked off as spring flooding hits Hudson

  Hudson Mayor Chloe Hutchison said teams from the local fire department are closely monitoring the situation.

  Canada

  May 4
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• Quebec flooding: 2nd body found during extensive search for firefighters who were swept away

  The pair of firefighters went missing after a swollen river swept them away while they were trying to rescue two local residents earlier this week in the Charlevoix region.

  Canada

  May 3
• Quebec flooding: Evacuations, roads washed out as 2 firefighters remain missing

  Evacuations were ordered in the community of Baie-Saint-Paul, where extensive floodwaters washed out roads. The municipality of St-Come also declared a state of emergency.

  Canada

  May 2
• States of emergency issued, 2 people believed missing in Quebec flooding

  Police said two helicopters were deployed to an area near the community of St-Urbain, Que., where flooding has been reported along the Rivière du Gouffre.

  Weather

  May 1
• Residents of Quebec town still struggle with aftermath of 2019 dike break, flooding

  Years after the flooding evacuated over 6,000 residents and damaged hundreds of homes, there is plenty of anger from residents who are still suffering the financial consequences.

  Canada

  Apr 30
• April to end on a soggy note as rainfall warning issued for Montreal

  It will be a rainy end of the month in Montreal, with 30 to 50 mm expected over the weekend beginning Saturday afternoon into Monday, with a break Sunday afternoon.

  Weather

  Apr 28
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• No major flooding reported in southern Quebec as rainfall warnings lifted

  Rainfall warnings had been lifted across southern Quebec by Monday afternoon as the province's Public Security Department reported no major flooding.

  Weather

  Apr 24
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• Quebec municipalities on flood watch as Environment Canada issues rainfall warnings

  The agency warned heavy rain could cause flash flooding and ponding on roads.

  Canada

  Apr 23
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  How a new ‘nature economy’ is transforming the fight for B.C.’s ancient forests

  Some communities in Canada are embracing a 'nature economy.' It's the idea of protecting nature as a way of generating economic development.

  Environment

  Apr 20
• Spring flooding hits part of Quebec as authorities keep eye on rivers, lakes

  Authorities also continued to monitor parts of Montreal's West Island, especially in communities along the Rivière des Prairies that were hard hit by past spring floods.

  Canada

  Apr 18
• ‘We’re ready’: Montreal on flood alert as spring melt and rain raise water levels

  The agglomeration of Montreal has been on flood alert since Sunday with officials monitoring water levels around the island. Flood mitigation measures are underway.

  Weather

  Apr 17
• Residents of Île-Perrot apartment complex still without power since the ice storm

  Tenants at this apartment complex in Île Perrot have been living without power or internet since the ice storm a week and a half ago.

  Canada

  Apr 15
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• Quebec ice storm: Extensive repairs needed to fix single remaining power outage

  Hydro-Québec says there is still one outage requiring extensive repairs that is affecting about four customers. More than 1.1 million customers were in the dark last week.

  Canada

  Apr 13
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• One week after ice storm, extended power outages raise questions about Quebec’s power grid

  Hydro expects to reconnect all customers who lost power during the powerful spring ice storm that swept through Quebec by the end of Wednesday.

  Canada

  Apr 12
• Solutions needed to prevent future widespread power outages, West Island mayors say

  After six days without power, some West Island municipalities say a conversation needs to be had with Hydro-Quebec on how to minimize the effects of ice storms in the future.

  Canada

  Apr 11
• Frustration mounts for Quebecers still without power five days after ice storm

  Most of Quebec's remaining outages affect only a handful of customers, noting hydro workers are reconnecting fewer customers even though they're working at the same pace.

  Canada

  Apr 10