British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as a fast-moving wildfire destroyed homes and forced more than 20,000 people to leave communities near Okanagan […]
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Summerland under evacuation order as fast-moving wildfire spreads
The entire population of Summerland, B.C., has been placed under an evacuation order as a fast-moving wildfire threatens the community. The order affects about 12,000 […]
Kasabonika Lake First Nation evacuees arrive in Thunder Bay during wildfire evacuation
Kasabonika Lake First Nation has started evacuating its most vulnerable residents as nearby wildfires continue to threaten the community, located about 600 kilometres north of […]
Evacuation advisory in place as multiple wildfires burn out of control in northeast New Brunswick community
Evacuation advisory issued as wildfires burn across New Brunswick Residents of Lavillette, about 20 kilometres northwest of Esgenoôpetitj First Nation, are being told to be […]
Wildfire Forces Evacuation Orders for Nearly 400 Properties on Vancouver Island
Wildfire Forces Evacuations for Nearly 400 Properties and Park on Vancouver Island A fast-growing wildfire on Vancouver Island has forced nearly 400 properties and a […]
Tens of Thousands Evacuate as Wildfires Rage Across Canada
Thousands Evacuated as Wildfires Burn Across Canada Wildfires in Canada have forced about 17,000 people to leave their homes in the province of Manitoba. Officials […]
District Jail Evacuated Amid Emergency Situation
Thunder Bay District Jail Evacuates Inmates After Boiler Breakdown The Thunder Bay District Jail is evacuating all 188 inmates following a boiler failure that left […]
Canada Arranges 800 Seats for Evacuation Flights to Assist Citizens Leaving Lebanon
Ottawa must intensify efforts to help Canadian citizens leave Lebanon, says Kamal Tabaja, whose parents, a Canadian couple, were killed last week when an Israeli […]
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 […]
Severe Wildfire Prompts Evacuation of Labrador City, N.L.
Forestry officials have urged all residents of Labrador City to evacuate as a nearby wildfire approaches. In a news release, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Forestry Department […]