Forest Fires

• Quebec forest fires: man facing arson charges detained ahead of bail hearing

  The major crimes unit is trying to determine whether the alleged arsons are connected to the forced evacuations in June of residents of Chibougamau.

  Canada

  Sep 8
  
• Annual Kelowna 9/11 stair climb to also honour fallen forest firefighters

  Last year, first responders and the public participated in the 9/11 ceremony and climbed Knox Mountain for the first time.

  Fire

  Sep 6
  
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• Hydro-Québec workers, vulnerable Cree community members evacuated due to wildfires

  Hydro-Québec says the public utility evacuated about 100 workers from the La Grande-3 dam in the James Bay region over concerns that roads or airports could get cut off.

  Canada

  Aug 18
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• Total burn bans lifted in Kawartha Lakes, Trent Lakes, Haliburton County

  Burn bans had been in effect since early June for many some central Ontario municipalities. On Tuesday afternoon, the province lifted a restricted fire zone.

  Fire

  Jul 12
• N.S. spending $7.4 million to buy 25 modular homes to rent to victims of recent wildfires

  The 25 fully furnished modular homes will be rented for about $1,000 to $2,000 a month, according to the province. Some 200 homes were lost in the recent fires.

  Canada

  Jul 4
• Quebec wildfires continue to improve but risks remain as smog warnings lifted

  Environment Canada has lifted the smog warnings that have been in place across large swaths of the province for several days.

  Canada

  Jul 3
• Wildfires lead to smog warnings, poor air quality in Quebec

  Environment Canada issued smog warnings for the regions around the cities of Montreal and Gatineau and for western Quebec.

  Weather

  Jun 30
• Canada Day fireworks in Montreal cancelled over smog concerns

  The company says the date cannot be rescheduled but it hopes the next show, presented by Ukraine on July 6, will be able to proceed as planned.

  Canada

  Jun 29
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• City of London cancels outdoor programming Wednesday due to poor air quality

  A special air quality statement remains in effect for London, Middlesex, Elgin, Grey-Bruce, Huron-Perth, Sarnia-Lambton, Waterloo-Wellington, Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent.

  Weather

  Jun 28
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• Fueling Resiliency: Why simple and effective fire prevention programs aren’t reaching everyone

  Programs like Fire Smart help municipalities in Canada prevent losses from wildfires using simple mitigation techniques. But experts say the country could be doing even more.

  Canada

  Jun 27