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Wildfire season is starting. How Canadian leaders plan to respondWeatherApr 21Canada’s wildfire season is getting started but it's not emerging as a hot topic in the federal election campaign so far. Here's what the parties have pledged. -
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Prescribed burn planned for northeast Edmonton park to mitigate wildfire riskIn a news release issued Tuesday, the City of Edmonton said a prescribed burn will take place sometime mid-morning Wednesday as long as weather conditions are favourable to do so.FireMar 25
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As Alberta prepares for wildfire fight, union pushes recruitment effortsBudget 2025 has $160 million for wildfire personnel, equipment, training and contracts, but the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees worries funds will focus on gear, not people.FireMar 2
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With Alberta wildfire season starting soon, conditions appear better than last 2 years: officials"For the majority of the province, in the boreal forest, conditions are looking really good for normal [or] near-normal precipitation and snow."WeatherFeb 13
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Federal government commits more than $160M to Jasper’s wildfire recoveryThe federal government announced on Thursday it's committing $162 million to the recovery in Jasper, Alta. - a portion of which is being dedicated to interim and long-term housing.CanadaFeb 7
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B.C. to bear brunt of structural losses due to wildfires and floodsA first-of-its-kind study in Canada has revealed that building new homes in flood and wildfire-prone areas could cost billions and threaten affordability.CanadaFeb 6
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Jasper wildfire damage estimate rises to $1.2B as debris removal continuesThe fire forced about 5,000 residents of the town and 20,000 visitors in Jasper National Park to flee in July.CanadaJan 30
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California considers letting victims of natural disasters sue oil companiesOil and gas companies would be liable for damages caused by climate change-related disasters in California under legislation introduced Monday by two Democratic lawmakers.EnvironmentJan 28
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Los Angeles wildfires: Thousands forced to evacuate as huge fire ragesThe Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and in less than a day had charred nearly 41 square kilometres.U.S. NewsJan 23
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Funding for Jasper housing rebuild ‘can’t be spent’ amid impasse: Alberta ministerThe Alberta government's promised funding now hangs in the balance as the mountain town argues multi-unit buildings are needed to help the town's long-standing housing shortage.PoliticsJan 22
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B.C. must learn to ‘co-exist’ with wildfires as study outlines possible dire futureThe study by UBC researchers says urgent change is needed in order for British Columbians to co-exist with wildfires.FireJan 16
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