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An EV sales mandate is good public health policy, analysis shows

An EV sales mandate is good public health policy, analysis shows

The transportation sector is Canada's second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions at 23 per cent.
'Decades of memories': crews prioritize homes in Vancouver Island wildfire fight

'Decades of memories': crews prioritize homes in Vancouver Island wildfire fight

The more than 80-year-old cabin by Cameron Lake holds memories of six generations.
Forecasters predict Prairie wildfire smoke could cause hazy skies across Canada

Forecasters predict Prairie wildfire smoke could cause hazy skies across Canada

Wildfire smoke from the Prairies was forecast Sunday to fill many of the skies from Vancouver Island to Charlottetown with gritty, hazy dust.
"Not out of the woods yet," BC Wildfire Service warns of very dynamic fire situations

"Not out of the woods yet," BC Wildfire Service warns of very dynamic fire situations

Tens of thousands of lightning strikes across British Columbia since Wednesday have created "a very dynamic" wildfire situation, with more than half the current fires started since the storms.
Hurricane Gil forms in the eastern Pacific but is not forecast to threaten land

Hurricane Gil forms in the eastern Pacific but is not forecast to threaten land

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Gil strengthened into a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday but was not expected to threaten land, forecasters said. The Miami-based U.S.
Air quality warnings issued as Manitoba, northwestern Ontario battle wildfire smoke

Air quality warnings issued as Manitoba, northwestern Ontario battle wildfire smoke

WINNIPEG — Air quality warnings are in effect for Manitoba as wildfire smoke continues to blanket much of the province.
Boy, 13, dies after getting trapped in a storm drain during East Coast flooding

Boy, 13, dies after getting trapped in a storm drain during East Coast flooding

MOUNT AIRY, Md. (AP) — A 13-year-old boy died after he was trapped in a storm drain in Maryland during heavy rainfall and flooding on the East Coast that also led to rescues from cars that were submerged in floodwaters, officials said.
Number of active wildfires in B.C. jumps to 120, with half started in last 24 hours

Number of active wildfires in B.C. jumps to 120, with half started in last 24 hours

The number of active wildfires in British Columbia continues to spike after high temperatures and lightning strikes this week, with about 120 blazes burning in the province.
Heavy rain pummels the East Coast and sparks isolated flash flooding

Heavy rain pummels the East Coast and sparks isolated flash flooding

Strong rain storms lashed the East Coast Thursday, delaying flights throughout the region and prompting emergency rescues of motorists trapped in deep water on busy highways from the Philadelphia area to New York City.
'Fire clouds' over Arizona and Utah wildfires are creating their own erratic climate

'Fire clouds' over Arizona and Utah wildfires are creating their own erratic climate

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two wildfires burning in the western United States — including one that has become a “megafire” on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon — are so hot that they are spurring the formation of “fire clouds” that can create their own er