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Crews make 'good progress' on Squamish, B.C., wildfire, as RCMP investigate cause

Crews make 'good progress' on Squamish, B.C., wildfire, as RCMP investigate cause

The mayor of Squamish, B.C., said he knew it was a stressful time for residents, as an out-of-control wildfire burns in hills above the community where a local state of emergency was declared this week.
The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record

The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record

Natural Resources Canada is forecasting an extreme fire risk in southern British Columbia in July, while southwestern B.C. — including Vancouver Island — is expected to be hotter and drier than normal.
Thunderstorms, rain and hail predicted for southeastern B.C.

Thunderstorms, rain and hail predicted for southeastern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Thunderstorm warnings and watches have been posted for a large section of southeastern B.C., cautioning residents that lightning, strong winds, hail and heavy rain are all possible.
Some 30 per cent more Quebec homes to be in flood zones when new mapping takes effect

Some 30 per cent more Quebec homes to be in flood zones when new mapping takes effect

MONTREAL — The number of Quebec homes located in flood zones will likely increase by 30 per cent when new maps are introduced next year, the province's environment minister said Thursday.
At least 78 dead in South Africa floods as official says rescue attempts were 'paralyzed'

At least 78 dead in South Africa floods as official says rescue attempts were 'paralyzed'

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The death toll in floods in one of South Africa’s poorest provinces rose to at least 78 on Thursday as a top official said rescue attempts in the first hours after the disaster had been “paralyzed” by a lack of resource
MEG, Cenovus Energy ramping up operations at Christina Lake after nearby wildfires

MEG, Cenovus Energy ramping up operations at Christina Lake after nearby wildfires

CALGARY — Two major oilsands operators say business is returning to normal after nearby wildfires forced shutdowns at their northeastern Alberta sites. Cenovus Energy Inc.
B.C. forecasters issued high water advisories for numerous Interior rivers

B.C. forecasters issued high water advisories for numerous Interior rivers

VICTORIA — British Columbia's River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisories for a large swath of waterways in the province.
Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says

Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says

OTTAWA — Ottawa’s efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have stumbled out of the gate, Canada’s environment commissioner said Tuesday.
'Sleeping in cars': Saskatchewan ombudsman slams delayed aid to wildfire evacuees

'Sleeping in cars': Saskatchewan ombudsman slams delayed aid to wildfire evacuees

REGINA — Saskatchewan's ombudsman says Premier Scott Moe's government is failing to provide timely help to wildfire evacuees. Sharon Pratchler said evacuees calling in for help are being told the government will get back to them in four days.
50 trucks will spend 5 months transporting Lahaina wildfire debris to a Maui landfill

50 trucks will spend 5 months transporting Lahaina wildfire debris to a Maui landfill

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Fifty trucks will spend five months hauling Lahaina wildfire debris to a landfill in the center of Maui starting next Monday, Maui County said. There's enough debris to fill five football fields five stories high.