Focus of Jasper fire plan was to protect people, Parks Canada, Guilbeault insist
Ron Hallman, CEO of the federal agency, said it was "ridiculous" to assert his organization puts a higher value on nature than people.
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Six challenging wildfires still burning near B.C.'s Slocan Lake
The incident commander in charge of the fight to control six wildfires in British Columbia's Slocan Lake region says changing weather conditions in the area pose a challenge for crews.
Trudeau calls byelections in Quebec, Manitoba for mid September
Voters will go to the polls in the Elmwood — Transcona riding in Manitoba and the Montreal-area riding of LaSalle—Émard—Verdun on Sept. 16.
Milder weather aids fire fighters battling Jasper wildfires
With temperatures in the area this week expected to linger in the mid 20s, Jasper National Park says it's vital to keep making progress at this time.
Hydroelectric clean power project brings sweet sounds of silence to high Arctic
Since October 2023, Inukjuak has halved its reliance on fossil fuels and aims to eliminate their use for heating and electricity in residential buildings by October 2024.
A Swiss-based mining company with a sketchy foreign business record draws ire
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Court challenge against the Ford government's Ontario Place redevelopment dismissed
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Revealed: wealthy western countries lead in global oil and gas expansion
The US and the UK among countries with low dependence on fossil fuels criticized for ‘hypocrisy’ on climate pledges
Billions of dollars of compensation expected after Supreme Court ruling finds Crown made a "mockery" of treaty promise
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Feds slow-walk promise to help protect killer whales
Federal government slow-walks 2019 promise to implement recommendations that could protect Southern Resident Killer Whales.
Former judge and children's advocate likely has Indigenous DNA: report
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Rain and cooler temperatures limiting wildfire in Jasper National Park
Cool and wet weather is making a difference in Jasper National Park.
B.C. crews say cold front winds spread fire, despite rain
The B.C. Wildfire Service says winds fanned by a cold front were to blame for the rapid expansion of an out-of-control fire near Golden, B.C., and it warns of similar fire behaviour even as it brings in rains and cooler weather.
Jasper fire still raging but critical infrastructure intact
Parks Canada says crews in the town of Jasper are fighting flames that are jumping from building to building but critical infrastructure has so far been protected.
For the sake of your lungs, filter indoor air amid wildfire smoke, respirologist says
A Calgary respirologist is advising people to regularly check the outdoor air quality and stay inside as smoke from the Jasper wildfires blows into other parts of Alberta and possibly beyond.