The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has lifted the evacuation order for the residents of several communities in Fort McMurray, Alta., who were forced to […]
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Fort McMurray wildfire behaviour expected to be ‘subdued’ with cooler temperatures, rain
Alberta Wildfire officials said the Fort McMurray wildfire remained the same size Friday morning as it was on Thursday. In an update at 9 a.m. […]
Canada’s tourism industry fights wildfire-related cancellations
Stunning scenery and iconic views are the standard draw for tourists eager to take in the beauty of Alberta. “Two days in Calgary, two days […]
Fort McMurray wildfire that forced evacuations did not grow overnight, rain on the way: officials
An Alberta Wildfire official said the out-of-control fire burning near Fort McMurray, which forced thousands of people out of their homes, did not grow overnight […]
Canada tourism struggling as wildfires rage: ‘The whole country is not on fire’
Canada’s tourism industry is trying to put on its Sunday best this week, showcasing itself to more than 500 international travel agents and tour operators […]
Wildfires are growing across Western Canada, displacing thousands
Thousands of people in Western Canada remain displaced from their homes as wildfires threaten their communities, triggering evacuation orders and alerts. In British Columbia, a […]
Wildfire smoke from Canada is prompting health warnings in the U.S. again
Wildfires raging across Western Canada are sending smoke south of the border and prompting health warnings in several northern U.S. states for a second straight […]
Trudeau says Meta news standoff ‘a test moment’ as wildfire season arrives
Canada’s dispute with Meta is a “test moment” for the country to stand against the social media giant that’s making billions off people, but taking […]
Despite rain in some areas, wildfire risk in northwestern Alberta remains extreme
While rain and cooler temperatures earlier this week have suppressed the wildfire risk in some parts of Alberta, officials are warning that that’s not the […]
What is Canada’s 2024 wildfire outlook? Ottawa to give update
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Wildfire season in Alberta and British Columbia are off to an early start and the federal government […]