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‘Devastated’: Head-on crash kills five, including four from Cree community, in northern QuebecOblin Cooper said the van belonged to the regional health service and was shuttling patients to appointments at the time of the crash.CanadaMar 22
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Quebec forest fires: man facing arson charges detained ahead of bail hearingThe major crimes unit is trying to determine whether the alleged arsons are connected to the forced evacuations in June of residents of Chibougamau.CanadaSep 8, 2023
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Justice minister lays blame on Quebec court for cases being dropped in northThe justice minister said the co-ordinating judge overseeing the northern districts has considerably reduced the number of days set aside for hearings compared to the year before.CrimeSep 7, 2023
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Quebec wildfires: Canadian Rangers to help evacuate Cree communitiesThere were 126 wildfires burning in the province as of Friday afternoon, including 86 in the northern zone where several Cree nations live.FireJul 14, 2023
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Canada Day fireworks in Montreal cancelled over smog concernsThe 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.CanadaJun 29, 2023
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Quebec wildfires: No significant rainfall expected in fire hot spots this weekQuebec's forest fire prevention agency, known as SOPFEU, is reporting 110 active fires. This includes 73 in the southern half the province.CanadaJun 28, 2023
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Quebec wildfires: NASA says smoke reaches as far as EuropeDespite the rain, the task of controlling the Quebec's fires remains 'colossal,' said Julie Coupal, SOPFEU assistant director. The agency counted more than 100 wildfires.CanadaJun 27, 2023
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Quebec wildfires: Northern city and Cree community ordered to evacuateQuebec's wildfire prevention agency says there are more than 100 fires burning and 43 are considered priorities because they could threaten communities or critical infrastructure.FireJun 22, 2023
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As hot and dry conditions persist, dozens of Quebec wildfires ‘could go out of control’Lebel-sur-Quévillon Mayor Guy Lafrenière told residents Wednesday that smoke is making the air quality in town poor, and citizens who can leave are recommended to do so.CanadaJun 21, 2023
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Wildfire evacuees set to return home in northern Quebec townLebel-sur-Quévillon Mayor Guy Lafrenière announced the news, adding that some essential workers will begin to go back Friday to ensure services are in place when residents return.FireJun 16, 2023
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