Hunt on for firebug after two fires sparked in city’s west end / Toronto Sun
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 3:20 pm more...
Investigators are on the trail of a suspected arsonist who deliberately set a garage and two vehicles ablaze within a two‐hour window in the west end, including the Christie Pitts neighbourhood. The swift, coordinated response underscores heightened concerns for public safety.
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Brandon evacuees move to Sioux Valley owing to baseball tourney / Winnipeg Free Press
Friday, June 6, 2025, 9:21 pm more...
Manitoba officials’ response to a wildfire emergency has prompted a flurry of measures. In Brandon, evacuees have been shifted from hotels to Sioux Valley, while elsewhere decision‐makers opt to send evacuees to Niagara Falls and offer financial support to those displaced. It’s a juggling act that seems to be as much about crisis management as it is about keeping everyone entertained by bureaucratic acrobatics.
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One found dead at scene of Scarborough house fire / Toronto Sun
Friday, June 6, 2025, 12:21 pm more...
In Scarborough, responding police and fire crews managed a house fire that tragically claimed one life. Emergency services quickly contained the blaze while investigations continue to determine the fire’s origin and circumstances.
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'Need to evacuate the summit site': Wildfire possibility is part of G7 summit planning / National Observer
Friday, June 6, 2025, 6:20 am more...
Security officials at the summit in Kananaskis have drawn up contingency plans that include a possible evacuation if wildfires become a genuine threat during the G7 leaders’ meeting. With humor amidst the tension, authorities stress preparedness over panic.
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Special air quality statement issued for Toronto due to wildfire smoke - CP24 / cp24
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 5:21 pm more...
Officials have issued special air quality statements in response to dangerous wildfire smoke conditions affecting Toronto and broader Ontario regions. The alerts, intended to protect public health, come as residents brace for a night of reduced air quality and are encouraged to take necessary precautions.
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B.C. wildfire crews defend homes in Kelly Lake as Kiskatinaw River fire approaches / Global
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
In a dramatic showdown at Kelly Lake, fire crews are defending homes as a rapidly growing blaze, driven by gusty winds, threatens nearby communities. Officials are closely monitoring the situation while residents brace for further chaos—a fiery spectacle nobody really wished for this summer.
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Scott Moe faces call to bring in military as Saskatchewan wildfires rage / Global
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 2:22 pm more...
As wildfires continue to rage across Saskatchewan, provincial leaders are considering the controversial step of enlisting military assistance to bolster firefighting efforts. The measure comes amid escalating fires and resource strain, prompting tough debates on the balance between emergency support and the risks associated with military involvement in civilian disaster management.
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Governments to give financial aid to wildfire evacuees in Manitoba and Saskatchewan / The Toronto Star
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 4:21 am more...
In the midst of a severe wildfire crisis in Manitoba, federal and provincial authorities have rolled out a matching donation initiative with the Red Cross to support evacuees. As multiple forest fires force residents from their homes, governments are intervening to ease the humanitarian fallout while planning strategic measures for future fire management.
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Man, 48, found dead in weekend house fire was slain: Edmonton police / The Edmonton Journal
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 2:22 pm more...
Edmonton police confirm that a man pulled from a weekend house fire was, in fact, a homicide victim. Emergency crews discovered troubling evidence early Sunday, prompting a full-blown investigation into the circumstances behind the blaze—a tragic turn of events that has left the community both shocked and, admittedly, a bit puzzled.
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Wildfires force Hudbay Minerals to suspend work at Snow Lake mine in Manitoba / Globe and Mail / Canada
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
Severe wildfires in northern Manitoba have forced Hudbay Minerals to suspend operations at its Snow Lake mine. An early evacuation notice was issued for nearby communities, prompting the company to temporarily wind down work as officials prioritize safety and manage the disruptive impact of the natural disaster.
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