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Geomagnetic storms could make the northern lights dance in Metro Vancouver

Geomagnetic storms could make the northern lights dance in Metro Vancouver

Provided the timing is right, locals may see a colourful display.
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Crews battling wildfire near Churchill Falls in Labrador

Crews battling wildfire near Churchill Falls in Labrador

CHURCHILL FALLS — A wildfire is burning near a town in Newfoundland and Labrador that's home to a massive power generating station. NL Hydro says a fire burning near Churchill Falls has caused power interruptions in Labrador West and Wabush.
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Manitoba premier declares state of emergency over wildfires, says military aid coming

Manitoba premier declares state of emergency over wildfires, says military aid coming

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew ordered a provincewide state of emergency Wednesday as his province struggles with a series of crippling wildfires, mainly in the remote north.
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These new MPs have climate backgrounds — will they deliver?

These new MPs have climate backgrounds — will they deliver?

From former mayors to grassroots activists, Canada's newest MPs include several individuals who have spent years fighting for environmental causes.
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B.C. has no workplace temperature limits. Advocates want change

B.C. has no workplace temperature limits. Advocates want change

The rising threat of deadly heat waves increases the urgency, say workers.
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B.C. temperatures hit mid-30s, but warm spell won't last

B.C. temperatures hit mid-30s, but warm spell won't last

VANCOUVER — Temperatures in parts of British Columbia have spiked into the mid-30s, but a meteorologist says the warm spell won't last long. Wednesday's hot spots in B.C. as of 3 p.m. were Ashcroft and Lytton with temperatures around 35 C.
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Two people reportedly sued in connection to wildfire that spread from U.S. to Osoyoos

Two people reportedly sued in connection to wildfire that spread from U.S. to Osoyoos

A civil suit has been launched against two Washington residents following a 2023 fire that burned more than 7,000 hectares on the Canadian side of the border.
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BC Wildfire Service announces ban on most open fires in coastal areas

BC Wildfire Service announces ban on most open fires in coastal areas

The service says the ban will remain in place until Oct. 31 or until it is rescinded.
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Wildfires rage across Manitoba, city of Flin Flon on verge of evacuation

Wildfires rage across Manitoba, city of Flin Flon on verge of evacuation

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says widespread wildfires have the city of Flin Flon on the verge of evacuation while officials work to find places to put thousands more possible evacuees.
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Province says not enough evidence for charges in origins of 2023 Halifax wildfire

Province says not enough evidence for charges in origins of 2023 Halifax wildfire

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has opted against laying charges in relation to the origins of a 2023 wildfire in the western suburbs of Halifax.
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