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NWT wildfire evacuees worry government may not cover costly evacuation expenses
Description
August 23, 2023
Thousands of Northwest Territories wildfire evacuees may not be allowed to return home for weeks, and that means living expenses will only begin to accumulate for them. Jeff Semple speaks with people worried they won't get compensation from the government, and how the territory's finance minister is responding to those concerns.
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NWT wildfire evacuees worry government may not cover costly evacuation expenses02:17 | August 23, 2023
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Canada wildfires: Unfavourable weather conditions fuelling nearly 500 blazes across B.C., Alberta01:57 | 9 hours ago
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2 Alberta men charged for online death threats against Trudeau01:36 | 9 hours ago
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Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Calgary water crisis threatens tourist season01:46 | June 17, 2024
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Ukrainian crew revives replica of historic Canadian ship01:44 | June 13, 2024
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‘Devastating’ death of rare white grizzly bear, cubs prompts calls for change01:48 | June 11, 2024
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Calgary water main break spawns ‘critical water supply’ emergency alert, restrictions01:31 | June 6, 2024
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Did serial killer linked to 1970’s Alberta deaths also strike in BC?02:37 | May 18, 2024
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Global National: May 1821:58 | May 18, 2024
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames01:50 | May 16, 2024
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Cooler temps, rain helping fend off wildfires in Western Canada01:48 | May 16, 2024
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‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire01:57 | May 15, 2024
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Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes02:14 | May 14, 2024
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Tensions rising over Canadian campus protest encampments02:00 | May 13, 2024
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‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes02:12 | May 13, 2024
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RCMP not enforcing injunction at Alberta First Nation blockade01:57 | May 9, 2024
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Canada preparing more firefighters, technology ahead of wildfire season02:09 | May 9, 2024
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Excitement builds as Canucks, Oilers face off in Stanley Cup playoffs01:50 | May 8, 2024
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Alberta is calling, but migration speed sparks affordability concerns01:57 | May 8, 2024
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Future of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion as long-awaited project opens02:39 | May 1, 2024
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Global National: April 2822:06 | April 28, 2024
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Northwestern Alberta residents forced to flee due to wildfire01:41 | April 24, 2024
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‘Inspiring’: Alberta community served by all-female fire crew01:35 | April 22, 2024
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Alberta battles with Trudeau over provincial jurisdiction powers01:39 | April 14, 2024
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Global National: April 1421:34 | April 14, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Indigenous communities sound alarm as evacuations already underway02:08 | April 13, 2024
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Banff’s famous grizzly bear’s close call with moving train caught by local filmmaker02:08 | April 12, 2024
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Global National: March 3022:01 | March 30, 2024
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NWT wildfire evacuees worry government may not cover costly evacuation expenses02:17 | August 23, 2023
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Canada wildfires: Unfavourable weather conditions fuelling nearly 500 blazes across B.C., Alberta01:57 | 9 hours ago
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2 Alberta men charged for online death threats against Trudeau01:36 | 9 hours ago
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Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Calgary water crisis threatens tourist season01:46 | June 17, 2024
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Ukrainian crew revives replica of historic Canadian ship01:44 | June 13, 2024
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‘Devastating’ death of rare white grizzly bear, cubs prompts calls for change01:48 | June 11, 2024
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Calgary water main break spawns ‘critical water supply’ emergency alert, restrictions01:31 | June 6, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers reach Stanley Cup Final01:43 | June 3, 2024
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Stanley Cup playoffs: Are the Edmonton Oilers really Canada’s team?02:07 | May 23, 2024
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Did serial killer linked to 1970’s Alberta deaths also strike in BC?02:37 | May 18, 2024
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Global National: May 1821:58 | May 18, 2024
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames01:50 | May 16, 2024
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Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes02:14 | May 14, 2024
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Tensions rising over Canadian campus protest encampments02:00 | May 13, 2024
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‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes02:12 | May 13, 2024
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RCMP not enforcing injunction at Alberta First Nation blockade01:57 | May 9, 2024
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Canada preparing more firefighters, technology ahead of wildfire season02:09 | May 9, 2024
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Excitement builds as Canucks, Oilers face off in Stanley Cup playoffs01:50 | May 8, 2024
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Alberta is calling, but migration speed sparks affordability concerns01:57 | May 8, 2024
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Future of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion as long-awaited project opens02:39 | May 1, 2024
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Global National: April 2822:06 | April 28, 2024
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Northwestern Alberta residents forced to flee due to wildfire01:41 | April 24, 2024
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‘Inspiring’: Alberta community served by all-female fire crew01:35 | April 22, 2024
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Alberta battles with Trudeau over provincial jurisdiction powers01:39 | April 14, 2024
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Global National: April 1421:34 | April 14, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Indigenous communities sound alarm as evacuations already underway02:08 | April 13, 2024
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Banff’s famous grizzly bear’s close call with moving train caught by local filmmaker02:08 | April 12, 2024
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NWT wildfire evacuees worry government may not cover costly evacuation expenses
Description
August 23, 2023
Thousands of Northwest Territories wildfire evacuees may not be allowed to return home for weeks, and that means living expenses will only begin to accumulate for them. Jeff Semple speaks with people worried they won't get compensation from the government, and how the territory's finance minister is responding to those concerns.
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