The Beast

• Fort McMurray residents preach resilience 5 years after wildfire swept through community

  Monday marks the five-year anniversary of one of the largest mass evacuations in Canadian history as a catastrophic wildfire began to wind its way through Fort McMurray.

  Features

  May 3, 2021
  
• Daytona 500: Trump takes ride around NASCAR track in presidential limo

  Trump served as the grand marshal at the annual National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing event, which takes place in the electoral swing state of Florida.

  Politics

  Feb 16, 2020
  
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• Popular Playland ride ‘The Beast’ back up and running after malfunction

  The popular ride went down Aug. 12 while thrillseekers were on it, spilling non-toxic oil on them and others lined up below.

  Aug 25, 2019
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• Playland ride ‘The Beast’ malfunctions, spilling oil on thrillseekers

  Riders on "The Beast" managed to exit safely.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2019
• Fort McMurray wildfire highlights animal care gaps during natural disasters

  From communication issues to struggling to obtain vet records and caring for exotic animals, a Calgary researcher says the Fort McMurray wildfire showed how pets are often overlooked in disaster planning.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2018
• Walmart fined $20K for selling contaminated food after Fort McMurray wildfire

  Walmart Canada has been ordered to pay a $20,000 fine for selling contaminated food after a devastating wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alta. two years ago.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2018
• Former Wood Buffalo fire chief reflects on Canada’s largest wildfire evacuation

  Darby Allen, Wood Buffalo's former fire chief, spoke in Lethbridge this week, talking about his journey, the 2016 fires, and life after the most expensive disaster in Canadian history.

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2018
• Fort McMurray wildfire leaves many still dealing with psychological trauma

  The debris has been cleared and vacant lots are gradually being filled with new homes in Fort McMurray, but the mental and emotional scars remain for many who experienced the costliest disaster in Canadian history.

  Health

  Dec 18, 2017
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• Vancouver’s Playland temporarily shuts down ride after fatal accident in Ohio

  Playland's 'The Beast' is made by the same manufacturer as the Ohio ride that failed.

  Jul 27, 2017
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• Fire danger in Fort McMurray goes from low to extreme in 3 days

  The fire danger in Fort McMurray reached the extreme level on Friday, a stark contrast from the low to moderate level it was at just three days ago.

  Canada

  May 5, 2017