A man is in hospital after being shot by Edmonton police following the stabbing of a mother and her 11-year-old child outside a school on Friday. Officers shot and wounded suspect after 35-year-old woman and her 11-year-old child stabbed on Friday. A man is in hospital after being shot by …
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Farmers rush to save livestock as wildfires rip through Alberta
Farmers are evacuating their animals as out-of-control wildfires burn around Alberta. Thousands of evacuees have fled their homes, but many are trying to save their animals. With wildfires forcing thousands of Albertans to flee their homes, farmers are rushing to save their animals. Carol Swap, who lives north of Drayton …
Read More »Proposed tent city in Dawson City, Yukon, aims to offer ‘glamping’ experience for seasonal workers
Every summer, people from all over Canada and the world come to Dawson City, Yukon. Some come to catch a glimpse of what the Klondike Gold Rush might have been like, while others come to take a break from the hustle of city life. Still others come to work. And …
Read More »Vigil held after mother and daughter die in stabbing outside Edmonton school
Family members of a woman and her 11-year-old child who were stabbed and killed in Edmonton have gathered with flowers and photos at a park near the scene of the attack. Officers shot and wounded suspect after 35-year-old woman and her 11-year-old child stabbed on Friday Dozens of people gathered …
Read More »There are fewer wildfires in Canada, but they are more powerful
We reviewed historical data to get a sense of the changing nature of wildfires in the country. Data shows an increase in area burned and number of people displaced The wildfires that have ripped through parts of Western Canada this spring are part of an overall rise in more powerful …
Read More »Yellowknife residents ordered to leave city by noon Friday as wildfires approach
Yellowknife residents have been ordered to begin evacuating the city immediately as wildfires approach. Minister orders everyone out of Yellowknife, Dettah, Ndilǫ and the Ingraham trail by noon Friday Low on data or power? Read a low-bandwidth version of this story here. For more stories, see our CBC North news …
Read More »B.C.’s largest wildfire downgraded following wet weather in province’s north
The Donnie Creek wildfire in B.C.'s north has been downgraded after fire suppression efforts in the area and recent rainfall. And all evacuation orders have now been lifted around Osoyoos, B.C., which saw a wildfire burn to its doorstep last month What you need to know about B.C. wildfires for …
Read More »New support for N.W.T. evacuees, premier and PM set to meet Saturday
N.W.T. Premier Caroline Cochrane said she will be "soliciting" more support from the federal government in a meeting with the Prime Minister on Saturday. Residents asked not to return yet as fires continue to threaten communities N.W.T. Premier Caroline Cochrane said she will be "soliciting" more support from the federal …
Read More »B.C. wildfire fighter killed responding to blaze outside Revelstoke
A British Columbia wildfire fighter died Thursday after being injured responding to a blaze, the B.C. Wildfire Service confirmed late Thursday night. Crew member was one of about 2,000 wildfire fighters currently battling more than 350 fires across B.C. A British Columbia wildfire fighter died Thursday after being injured responding …
Read More »Rainy forecast offers hope to subdue Alberta wildfires
Thick wildfire smoke has settled over Alberta, prompting a special air quality statement across most of the province that advises people to avoid being outside due to the health risks of the smoke. Area burned so far this season nearly 2,000 times the total this time last year Hot and …
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