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The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record

The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record

Natural Resources Canada is forecasting an extreme fire risk in southern British Columbia in July, while southwestern B.C. — including Âé¶ą´«Ă˝Ół»­Island — is expected to be hotter and drier than normal.
Thunderstorms, rain and hail predicted for southeastern B.C.

Thunderstorms, rain and hail predicted for southeastern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Thunderstorm warnings and watches have been posted for a large section of southeastern B.C., cautioning residents that lightning, strong winds, hail and heavy rain are all possible.
Some 30 per cent more Quebec homes to be in flood zones when new mapping takes effect

Some 30 per cent more Quebec homes to be in flood zones when new mapping takes effect

MONTREAL — The number of Quebec homes located in flood zones will likely increase by 30 per cent when new maps are introduced next year, the province's environment minister said Thursday.
At least 78 dead in South Africa floods as official says rescue attempts were 'paralyzed'

At least 78 dead in South Africa floods as official says rescue attempts were 'paralyzed'

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The death toll in floods in one of South Africa’s poorest provinces rose to at least 78 on Thursday as a top official said rescue attempts in the first hours after the disaster had been “paralyzed” by a lack of resource
Wildfire forces Squamish's Skyridge Montessori to close temporarily

Wildfire forces Squamish's Skyridge Montessori to close temporarily

A fast-growing wildfire near Squamish has forced the temporary closure of Skyridge Montessori School after parents first spotted smoke on Monday afternoon; Sea to Sky School District schools remain open.
MEG, Cenovus Energy ramping up operations at Christina Lake after nearby wildfires

MEG, Cenovus Energy ramping up operations at Christina Lake after nearby wildfires

CALGARY — Two major oilsands operators say business is returning to normal after nearby wildfires forced shutdowns at their northeastern Alberta sites. Cenovus Energy Inc.
B.C. forecasters issued high water advisories for numerous Interior rivers

B.C. forecasters issued high water advisories for numerous Interior rivers

VICTORIA — British Columbia's River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisories for a large swath of waterways in the province.
Squamish wildfire grows to 14.4 hectares

Squamish wildfire grows to 14.4 hectares

The District of Squamish has declared a state of emergency as the Dryden Creek wildfire continues to burn out of control, prompting expanded evacuation alerts and a full campfire ban.
Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says

Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says

OTTAWA — Ottawa’s efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have stumbled out of the gate, Canada’s environment commissioner said Tuesday.
Update: District of Squamish declares state of emergency due to wildfire

Update: District of Squamish declares state of emergency due to wildfire

Fire crews are working to contain a five-hectare out-of-control wildfire that ignited north of Squamish on June 9, with officials urging the public to stay away from the area.
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