First Nations leaders are accusing Manitoba Hydro of misleading the public and trying to avoid responsibility for a days-long power outage in Pimicikamak Cree Nation. […]
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Three Miners Rescued After Spending 60 Hours Trapped Underground in Canadian Mine
Three workers who were trapped in a gold and copper mine in western Canada have been rescued after spending more than 60 hours underground. The […]
Bunibonibee Cree Nation Orders Mass Evacuation as Wildfire Nears Community
A large-scale evacuation is in progress at Bunibonibee Cree Nation as an out-of-control wildfire rapidly approaches the northeastern Manitoba community, forcing thousands to flee. The […]
Canadian Oil Production at Risk as MEG Energy Evacuates Workers Due to Wildfires
Wildfires in Alberta Threaten Significant Oil Output, Prompting Worker Evacuations by MEG Energy A resurgence of wildfires in Alberta is endangering up to half a […]
Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Cranberry Portage, Could Take Weeks to Contain: Wildfire Director
A wildfire threatening the northwestern Manitoba community of Cranberry Portage hasn’t expanded, but first responders may still be battling it weeks from now, according to […]
Forecasted Hot Weather Raises Concerns of Heightened Wildfire Risk in Canada.
The Canadian Government Issues Warning of Potential for Another ‘Catastrophic’ Wildfire Season Amid Forecasts of Elevated Spring and Summer Temperatures, Fueled by El Niño Conditions. […]