Even as Canadians choke on orange smoke, the parliamentary budget officer says there is no way to add the benefits of fighting climate change to the national books. The World Meteorological Association says we are heading for the dreaded 1.5 degrees of warming in five years but the value of …

As Alberta's wildfire crisis drags on, the return of hot weather in the days ahead threatens to escalate the danger in communities under threat. Latest estimates say 275 homes and other structures have been damaged As Alberta's wildfire crisis drags on, the return of hot weather in the days ahead …

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 …

The West Kiskatinaw River wildfire burning in northern B.C. — now an estimated 230 square kilometres in size, up from 96 square kilometres on Thursday — is pushing closer to the evacuated town of Tumbler Ridge. Fire is 'not receptive to any sort of suppression activities': official Uncontrolled wildfire burns …

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 …

A British Columbia wildfire fighter who died Thursday was killed by a falling tree while responding to a fire in the province's southern Interior, according to RCMP. Devyn Gale was clearing brush with her team when tree fell, police say A young wildfire fighter who was killed by a falling …

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 …

The mayor of Hay River says the Canadian Coast Guard is on standby in the southern N.W.T. hub in case the wildfire situation worsens and further emergency evacuations are needed. Hay River Kandis Jameson says she'll never forget watching roaring fire from plane The mayor of Hay River says the …

Rents and bills will be due in less than a week for approximately 68 per cent of residents in N.W.T. evacuated due to wildfires. Some relief has been offered but community groups say more is needed. Utility and carrier bills to be credited or waived off temporarily Rent and other …

Wildfires in the N.W.T have emitted 97 megatonnes of carbon into the air so far this year according to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service. That's 277 times more than what was caused by humans in the territory back in 2021. Territory on track to beat 2014 record for how much …