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N.W.T. officials braced for uphill battle against Hay River wildfire
A wildfire official says the town of Hay River will be at risk over the next few days with strong winds and high temperatures making a dangerous situation even worse.
Canada continues pushback on 'unfair, unjust' U.S. softwood lumber duties
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is broadening its pushback against the latest U.S. decision to keep imposing duties on Canadian softwood lumber.
Pushy bears force 160 firefighters out of B.C. Interior camp
About 160 firefighters battling a blaze in British Columbia's Interior have pulled out of their camp after they were subjected to what the BC Wildfire Service calls "persistent bear activity."
State of emergency extended in N.W.T. over fears strong winds could increase fire danger
A state of emergency in the Northwest Territories has been extended until Sept. 11 and its premier says she understands the frustration of those forced from their homes.
Danielle Smith slams Guilbeault's commitment to emissions cap
Guilbeault had said because Alberta company Suncor wants to focus more on oil and gas production, it furthers the case for a federal emissions cap.
Paint splashed on Tom Thomson piece in National Gallery by protester
An artwork by renowned Canadian artist Tom Thomson at the National Gallery in Ottawa was splattered with paint on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, as part of a protest against the federal government's response to wildfires.
Lightning starts 40 new B.C. wildfires, but rain may bring relief
Lightning strikes have sparked dozens of new wildfires in British Columbia, as thunderstorms brought mixed blessings to the province's battle against its worst fire season on record.
Northwest Territories evacuation could soon lift as fires shift
Fire-weary Northwest Territories is preparing for tens of thousands of people to return home after a much-needed win in the battle against a blaze that was threatening Yellowknife.
Trudeau made ‘specific commitments’ to N.W.T. in weekend meeting, premier says
After saying last week she was angry Northerners don't receive the same services from the federal government as people in the rest of Canada, Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane says the prime minister made "specific commitments" to address the issue this weekend when they met to discuss firefighting efforts.
Privacy authorities warn about dangers of social media data scraping
The federal privacy watchdog and some of his global counterparts are urging the largest social media companies to prevent bulk extraction of personal details from their websites.