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Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., shows vigorous, 'unusual' behaviour

Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., shows vigorous, 'unusual' behaviour

A raging wildfire that has forced evacuations on south-central Vancouver Island has been burning at some of most severe levels of fire behaviour, a display that is "unusual" for the region, the British Columbia officials said Wednesday.
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As Canada wildfires choke U.S. with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

As Canada wildfires choke U.S. with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

The sternly worded statements and letters are filled with indignation and outrage: Republican U.S. lawmakers say Canada has done too little to contain wildfires and smoke that have fouled the air in several states this summer.
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Officials say Halifax wildfire that prompted evacuations is being held

Officials say Halifax wildfire that prompted evacuations is being held

HALIFAX — A wildfire on the western outskirts of Halifax that had prompted evacuations is now being held, Nova Scotia officials say. But the update, posted at 9:15 p.m.
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New river barriers prevented severe flood damage from a glacial outburst in Alaska, officials say

New river barriers prevented severe flood damage from a glacial outburst in Alaska, officials say

New sandbag-style barriers installed along a river in Alaska's capital city held back record levels of flooding and prevented widespread damage after an ice dam at the nearby Mendenhall Glacier released a massive amount of rainwater and snowmelt down
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Newfoundlanders busking and cooking to help in fight against roaring wildfires

Newfoundlanders busking and cooking to help in fight against roaring wildfires

ST. JOHN'S — Evacuees who fled a roaring wildfire near Newfoundland and Labrador's largest city received a special donation Wednesday from a young musician.
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Amid wildfires, B.C. tree planting to plummet for third year

Amid wildfires, B.C. tree planting to plummet for third year

Tree planting in British Columbia is set to decline for a third straight year, falling short of government promises as wildfires destroy forests and timber harvests decrease.
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Low water levels in Quebec rivers spur navigation warnings, watering bans

Low water levels in Quebec rivers spur navigation warnings, watering bans

MONTREAL — The lack of rain in recent weeks is contributing to low water levels in parts of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec, prompting officials to ask boat pilots to be wary of potential navigation hazards.
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Conservative MP calls on Ottawa to do more on wildfires, criticizes forest entry ban

Conservative MP calls on Ottawa to do more on wildfires, criticizes forest entry ban

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says the federal government needs to do more to fight Canada's devastating forest fires. Speaking to reporters Wednesday in Ottawa, the Alberta MP accused Ottawa of "inaction" on wildfires.
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How Canadians can prepare for wildfire evacuations, from emergency plans to go bags

How Canadians can prepare for wildfire evacuations, from emergency plans to go bags

Wildfires are threatening communities across Canada, raising questions about how people can best prepare for evacuations. Officials ordered the evacuation of parts of a suburb of St. John's, N.L.
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Parents and child killed when tree falls on car as heavy rain and flooding hit Tennessee

Parents and child killed when tree falls on car as heavy rain and flooding hit Tennessee

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A mother, father and child were killed when a tree fell on their car during heavy rain and flooding in Tennessee, an official said Wednesday.
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