Evacuation

• Extended wildfire season keeping fire crews busy in the Okanagan

  Dry, warm conditions this September have helped extend wildfire season in the Okanagan, after a later-than-usual start thanks to a wet and cool spring.

  Fire

  Sep 9
  
• Evacuation order lifted for Olalla, but more thunderstorms spark B.C. fire fears

  Another 273 homes remain under an evacuation order, and 399 properties remain under an evacuation alert due to the Keremeos Creek wildfire.

  Fire

  Aug 11
  
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• Temporary evacuation centre opens in Keremeos for those displaced by wildfires

  A temporary emergency reception centre has opened at the Keremeos Victory Hall in response to the Keremeos Creek Wildfire.

  Fire

  Aug 7
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• Arrival of cooler weather, more crews expected to help with Keremeos Creek wildfire

  Bryan Zandberg of BC Wildfire said the Keremos Creek wildfire that started last Friday is currently mapped at 2,790 hectares, but weather and new crews will help make a difference.

  Fire

  Aug 2
• Saskatoon police investigation shuts down College Drive

  Students and staff at the University of Saskatchewan received a digital evacuation order for St. Thomas More College.

  Canada

  Jul 18
• Stratford, Ont. police investigate smoke bomb set off as end of school year prank

  On June 22, police say two individuals from Stratford District Secondary School (SDSS) activated a commercial smoke bomb in the hallway of the school.

  Crime

  Jun 30
• Police investigating sudden death discover firearms, grenades inside Toronto apartment

  Toronto police said they were called to Yonge Street and Drewry Avenue shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday to investigate a sudden death and discovered 'firearm/grenades' in the unit.

  Canada

  Jun 28
• About 80 families evacuated north of Quebec City over risk of landslide

  Officials had previously evacuated 21 households earlier this week following a landslide that swept an emptied house on Monday.

  Canada

  Jun 19
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• Stanley Mission, Sask. residents evacuate after wildfire inches closer

  As of noon on Friday, the McCafe fire was just 2.5 kilometres away from the community. Around 1,000 people have evacuated the community.

  Fire

  Jun 10
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• London Majors’ home opener postponed after Labatt Park evacuated following report of gas leak

  According to fire officials, no evidence of a gas leak could be found at the ballpark, and crews gave the all clear within 30 minutes of arriving.

  Fire

  May 21