Hot Spots

• Edmonton ‘urban heat islands’ have significantly higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas: study

  University of Alberta research shows that surface temperatures in Edmonton have increased by as much as 12 C in the last two decades, compared with surrounding rural areas.

  Environment

  Aug 24, 2022
  
• Residents over 50 in five Hamilton ‘hot spots’ now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations

  The five Hamilton areas include three on the Mountain and two in the lower city.

  Health

  Apr 9, 2021
  
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• West Kelowna firefighters douse hot spots from industrial blaze

  West Kelowna Fire Rescue said on-site security noticed smoke from the roof area.

  Dec 28, 2019
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• 7 people, pet escape overnight 2-alarm house fire on Citadel Estates

  The Calgary Fire Department was called to a house fire on Citadel Estates Ht. NW at about 2 a.m. Monday morning. Seven people were forced to evacuate the home.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2019
• Lake Country Fire Department launches drone to search for fire hot spots

  It's a first for the Lake Country Fire Department.

  Jul 21, 2017
• Drones added to toolbox of B.C. wildfire crews

  Drones are about to be added to the fire fighting arsenal of the B.C. Wildfire Service.

  Tech

  Aug 9, 2016
• Fire guts City of Toronto operations yard in Scarborough

  It's estimated a two-alarm fire at a City of Toronto operations yard in Scarborough overnight caused between $5 to $10 million in damages.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2016