Evacuations
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As Haiti violence continues, U.S. begins helicopter evacuations of citizensA department spokesperson estimated that more than 30 U.S. citizens a day would be able to depart Haiti on multiple helicopter flights.U.S. NewsMar 20
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Canada to evacuate citizens from Israel ‘in the coming days’: JolyForeign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says the federal government is planning the "assisted departure" of Canadians from Tel Aviv, Israel, "in the coming days."CanadaOct 10, 2023
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Convoy planning to break N.W.T. evacuation order urged to stay away as state of emergency extendedMounties said the group of people are planning to re-enter in the territory in as many as 50 vehicles from Alberta and that 'they will not stop for the checkpoints.'CanadaAug 30, 2023
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Yellowknife veterinarian helps pets flee fires, supports animals left behind'I can't even imagine having to evacuate and not being able to take your pets, and it's the least I can do to be here and help support those people who are already so stressed.'FireAug 19, 2023
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Yellowknife nearly emptied as fire fight continues: ‘Most of the people are now gone’Officials say more than 19,000 people complied with the evacuation, leaving in streams of vehicles south down the highway or by air on evacuation flights.FireAug 19, 2023
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‘It’s a lot’: N.W.T. evacuees face long lines as they arrive to CalgaryEvacuees from Yellowknife continue to pour into Calgary with 26 flights arriving on Friday and more coming in after a long journey by car or truck.EnvironmentAug 18, 2023
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Wildfires edge closer to Yellowknife as N.W.T. continues to battle blazesWildfires menacing the capital of the Northwest Territories crept closer Wednesday while evacuees continued to arrive in Alberta.FireAug 16, 2023
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Trudeau visits Alberta to meet with Canadian Armed Forces helping fight wildfiresPrime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped in Edmonton on Monday to meet with military personnel who are helping fight wildfires in Alberta that worsened under the weekend heat.FireMay 15, 2023
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Compassion, empathy flow through communities looking to rebuild after wildfire lossCommunities are coming together to help people who have been displaced but the wildfires across Alberta this month.FireMay 13, 2023
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‘Worst I think I’ve ever seen’: Cache Creek on edge as inbound heat raises flood riskAbout 300 people have been forced from their homes as the community of Cache Creek, B.C., faces its second round of flooding in as many weeks.EnvironmentMay 10, 2023
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