Wildfire Update

• 2 charged with starting wildfires in Saskatchewan, premier says

  Wildfires have forced between 10,000 and 15,000 people from their homes throughout Saskatchewan in recent days.

  Fire

  Jun 6, 2025
  
• Flin Flon declares wildfire threat under control as conditions improve

  The wildfire threat to Flin Flon, Man. and the surrounding area is no longer considered imminent, according to the city's mayor.

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2024
  
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• Anxiety, depression and anger: The mental health impacts of natural disasters

  Natural disasters can have a big impact on a person's mental well-being. Experts say it's important to maintain self-care and stay connected to your community for support.

  Health

  Aug 23, 2023
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• B.C. wildfires: Travel restrictions ending for most fire-affected communities

  The restrictions, first implemented Saturday, will remain in effect for West Kelowna, while officials are still urging people to stay away from Lake Country and the North Shuswap.

  Fire

  Aug 22, 2023
• ‘Difficult days ahead’: Fire activity still high for wildfires in West Kelowna, Kelowna

  Officials in the Central Okanagan gave an update on the wildfires burning out-of-control in the area, Saturday afternoon.

  Fire

  Aug 19, 2023
• B.C. declares state of emergency amid ‘worst wildfire season in our province’s history’

  The update comes with the province in the grips of what is expected to be the most dangerous 48 hours of year's wildfire season.

  Fire

  Aug 18, 2023
• Could Canada’s wildfire season last until the snow falls?

  Officials have already said Canada is experiencing its worst fire season on record, charring more than 130,000 square kilometres to date.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2023
• Highway 4 will remain closed for at least another week due to wildfire

  Even then, the highway will only be open to single-lane alternating traffic for “some time,” as crews need time to clear debris and trees and make sure the road is safe.

  Fire

  Jun 13, 2023
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• Lower Sackville, N.S. church dishes out free meals to help ease wildfire impacts

  Rock Church in Lower Sackville, N.S., launched a pop-up comfort center last week to help meet the needs of Black communities within the wildfire evacuation zone.

  Fire

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Wildfire risk for most of Nova Scotia expected to remain unusually high this summer

  Although most wildfires in Nova Scotia are now considered under control – with the exception of the blaze raging in Shelburne County – officials are predicting a long season ahead.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2023