Wildfires in Canada: Federal government has ‘a great deal more work to do’, Blair says
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Wildfires in Canada: Federal government has ‘a great deal more work to do’, Blair says
Description
June 1, 2023
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair faced questions Thursday from opposing party leaders in the House of Commons, about how the federal government will aid provinces struggling with ongoing wildfires. Though Blair said they are “mobilizing the resources Nova Scotia needs,” he revealed 2.7 million hectares of forest have been lost to fires “this season” and admitted the government has “a great deal more work to do.”
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Wildfires in Canada: Federal government has ‘a great deal more work to do’, Blair says01:41 | June 1, 2023
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Northwestern Alberta residents forced to flee due to wildfire01:41 | 3 hours ago
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Former CFL all star Shawn Lemon suspended indefinitely for betting on league games01:41 | 4 hours ago
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Calgary city wide rezoning debate delves into affordability discussions02:08 | 4 hours ago
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Historic steam engine set to cross the continent to celebrate railroad merger01:28 | 4 hours ago
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Calgary could bump up timeline for controversial Memorial Drive extension project01:58 | 4 hours ago
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Fire at Olds Association for Community Living deliberately set according to fire officials01:55 | 4 hours ago
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30 Years of Compassion: Christine McIver’s Legacy in childhood cancer support04:04 | 4 hours ago
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Calgary riders train for world BMX championships: ‘Pretty cool feeling’01:28 | 6 hours ago
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Calgary escapes fire restrictions so far but fire concerns persist01:34 | 6 hours ago
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Cochrane Humane Society introduces us to Queenie, the ultimate cuddle buddy02:55 | 8 hours ago
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Stage West’s ‘Beautiful’ tells story of singer-songwriter Carole King04:43 | 8 hours ago
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Calgary Expo brings millions into economy01:41 | April 23, 2024
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Calgary’s city-wide rezoning proposal: what does RC-G look like?02:22 | April 23, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: April 2314:31 | April 23, 2024
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Banff prepares to fight forest fires01:48 | April 23, 2024
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‘Death corner’: Bridlewood residents demand safety improvements on 162 Ave. SW02:07 | April 23, 2024
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Calgary boxer giving back to local boxing community01:58 | April 23, 2024
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Residents find reasons to smile: Alberta ranks fourth-happiest province in Canada01:56 | April 23, 2024
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Public hearing begins on Calgary’s plans for citywide rezoning01:52 | April 23, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: April 22, 202416:56 | April 22, 2024
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Major conservation agreement in southern Alberta to mark Earth Day03:42 | April 22, 2024
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Weekend Dish: A treat fit for the Royals04:53 | April 20, 2024
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Southern Alberta stakeholders sign historic water-sharing agreement01:46 | April 19, 2024
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Calgary Fire District launches expanded team of wildland firefighters for 2024 season01:42 | April 19, 2024
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Last-minute lawsuit filed against Calgary over proposed zoning changes02:14 | April 19, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: April 1916:32 | April 19, 2024
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City of Calgary issues water reduction advisory ahead of possible restrictions01:54 | April 19, 2024
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Rescued and Ready: Meet Gene, the feline survivor seeking a loving home02:34 | April 19, 2024
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Calgary-area Earth Day display uses comic book art to promote sustainability01:40 | April 19, 2024
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Drought concerns prompt water-use agreement in Alberta02:55 | April 19, 2024
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Big names in comics, movies and TV coming to Calgary Expo03:35 | April 19, 2024
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Wildfires in Canada: Federal government has ‘a great deal more work to do’, Blair says01:41 | June 1, 2023
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Northwestern Alberta residents forced to flee due to wildfire01:41 | 3 hours ago
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Former CFL all star Shawn Lemon suspended indefinitely for betting on league games01:41 | 4 hours ago
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Calgary city wide rezoning debate delves into affordability discussions02:08 | 4 hours ago
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Historic steam engine set to cross the continent to celebrate railroad merger01:28 | 4 hours ago
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Calgary could bump up timeline for controversial Memorial Drive extension project01:58 | 4 hours ago
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Fire at Olds Association for Community Living deliberately set according to fire officials01:55 | 4 hours ago
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30 Years of Compassion: Christine McIver’s Legacy in childhood cancer support04:04 | 4 hours ago
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Calgary riders train for world BMX championships: ‘Pretty cool feeling’01:28 | 6 hours ago
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Calgary escapes fire restrictions so far but fire concerns persist01:34 | 6 hours ago
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Cochrane Humane Society introduces us to Queenie, the ultimate cuddle buddy02:55 | 8 hours ago
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Stage West’s ‘Beautiful’ tells story of singer-songwriter Carole King04:43 | 8 hours ago
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Calgary Expo brings millions into economy01:41 | April 23, 2024
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Calgary’s city-wide rezoning proposal: what does RC-G look like?02:22 | April 23, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: April 2314:31 | April 23, 2024
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Banff prepares to fight forest fires01:48 | April 23, 2024
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‘Death corner’: Bridlewood residents demand safety improvements on 162 Ave. SW02:07 | April 23, 2024
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Calgary boxer giving back to local boxing community01:58 | April 23, 2024
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Residents find reasons to smile: Alberta ranks fourth-happiest province in Canada01:56 | April 23, 2024
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Public hearing begins on Calgary’s plans for citywide rezoning01:52 | April 23, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: April 22, 202416:56 | April 22, 2024
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Major conservation agreement in southern Alberta to mark Earth Day03:42 | April 22, 2024
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Weekend Dish: A treat fit for the Royals04:53 | April 20, 2024
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Southern Alberta stakeholders sign historic water-sharing agreement01:46 | April 19, 2024
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Calgary Fire District launches expanded team of wildland firefighters for 2024 season01:42 | April 19, 2024
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Last-minute lawsuit filed against Calgary over proposed zoning changes02:14 | April 19, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: April 1916:32 | April 19, 2024
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City of Calgary issues water reduction advisory ahead of possible restrictions01:54 | April 19, 2024
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Rescued and Ready: Meet Gene, the feline survivor seeking a loving home02:34 | April 19, 2024
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Calgary-area Earth Day display uses comic book art to promote sustainability01:40 | April 19, 2024
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Drought concerns prompt water-use agreement in Alberta02:55 | April 19, 2024
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Big names in comics, movies and TV coming to Calgary Expo03:35 | April 19, 2024
Wildfires in Canada: Federal government has ‘a great deal more work to do’, Blair says
Description
June 1, 2023
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair faced questions Thursday from opposing party leaders in the House of Commons, about how the federal government will aid provinces struggling with ongoing wildfires. Though Blair said they are “mobilizing the resources Nova Scotia needs,” he revealed 2.7 million hectares of forest have been lost to fires “this season” and admitted the government has “a great deal more work to do.”
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