NWT Wildfires
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Trudeau visiting Northwest Territories ravaged by record wildfiresA fast-moving wildfire in August tore through the hamlet of Enterprise, about 40 kilometres south of Hay River, destroying nearly all of the community's homes and structures.CanadaOct 11, 2023
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Workers continue restoring essential services in N.W.T. ahead of fire evacuee returnHay River's mayor said workers are busy bringing essential services online, and hope remains that residents will be allowed to start coming back this weekend.CanadaSep 14, 2023
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Wildfires in Canada could burn into late fall, winterForecast maps show Manitoba is likely to see intense fire activity in September, with Saskatchewan, Eastern Alberta and Western Ontario also likely to see “above-average” activity.EnvironmentSep 7, 2023
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Hay River resident who lost everything in N.W.T. wildfires grateful town is still standingSandra Patterson Lester shares her harrowing story about surviving a wildfire, losing her home and rebuilding.CanadaSep 4, 2023
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Canadian Blood Services facing ‘perfect storm’ as wildfires rage. What to knowThe COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather and more Canadians travelling abroad have left a hole of 10,000 donation appointments within the network, the agency says.HealthAug 29, 2023
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N.W.T. says plan for post-fire returns ready but it’s ‘not time’While officials outlined the five-step plan they have for having residents return to their communities, they stressed people should not return until they are told to do so.CanadaAug 28, 2023
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Extreme weather is putting Canada’s reputation as tourist destination at riskWildfires, flooding and damaging storms have been the norm in Canada this summer. Here's why experts and industry players are concerned about the impact on tourism demand.FireAug 27, 2023
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Hay River, N.W.T. in ‘much better condition’ following evacuation: mayorThe territory's government said late Friday night that neither Hay River's town centre nor any of the most populated residential neighborhoods have been damagedCanadaAug 26, 2023
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‘We’re all brothers and sisters’: Yellowknife cab driver helps fellow evacuees in CalgaryA Yellowknife cab driver hasn't stopped offering rides to his fellow northerners in Calgary who had to leave their homes due to wildfire evacuations.CanadaAug 26, 2023
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‘Now I’m angry’: N.W.T. premier calls on Ottawa to provide services in the NorthThe premier of the Northwest Territories says she's angry the wildfire-ravaged region doesn't have the same services as the south and called on Canadians to pressure Ottawa to act.FireAug 25, 2023
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