Feds warn 2023 on track to be the worst fire season ever seen in Canada
Canada's emergency preparedness minister says images of wildfires burning across the country are some of the most severe ever witnessed in Canada and the current forecast for the next few months indicates the potential for continued higher-than-normal fire activity.
Bill Blair and six other federal cabinet ministers provided an update Monday on Canada's wildfire situation, even as smoke from fires north and west of the city covered Parliament Hill's Peace Tower in a grey haze.
The BC Wildfire Service says the Donnie Creek wildfire, which has grown to more than 2,400 square kilometres in size, is now considered the second largest in provincial history, while Nova Scotia's largest ever wildfire continues to burn out of control.
Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for a large section of southern Ontario, with the agency warning of high levels of air pollution as a result of smoke plumes from local forest fires as well as forest fires in Quebec.
As of late Monday afternoon, 424 fires were burning across Canada, more than 250 of which are considered out of control.
A new fire risk forecast shows that risk remains well above average in parts of every province and territory except Newfoundland and Labrador, where the risk in most of Labrador is still above average, while the risk in Newfoundland is just average.
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Toronto
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Fatal crash on Hwy. 401 in Etobicoke, westbound lanes blocked
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Man charged in Toronto human trafficking investigation allegedly held woman in Montreal hotel room for 3 months
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Ottawa
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One dead after driver strikes two pedestrians in Sandy Hill
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WEATHER
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Barrie
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Fire causes $2 million in damage to Muskoka cottage
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Bradford Library workers strike ends, case goes to arbitration
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Construction project aims to bring hundreds of new jobs to Barrie
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Kitchener
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'There are thousands of us': Sixties Scoop survivor shares story following National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Four teens arrested in connection to Pride flag taken from school and burned: Police
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Police to canvass Kitchener neighbourhood for homicide investigation
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London
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24-hour work days for construction in north London
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'Serious crash' in South Bruce
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One person dies after crash in Middlesex Centre
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Windsor
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United Way of Chatham-Kent launches civil action against former employee
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Windsor police and UWindsor launch leadership program
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Bus cancellations in Windsor-Essex
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Montreal
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Montreal to construct more parks, 'sponge' roads to withstand rain
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PQ thanks voters after taking Jean-Talon from CAQ in byelection
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Man in hospital after stabbing in Lachine
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Atlantic
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Nova Scotia makes high-dose flu vaccine free for seniors
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74-year-old dead after vehicle-pedestrian collision: N.S. RCMP
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Winnipeg
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After a four-week campaign, Manitobans to decide on Tories' bid for a third term
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'We are dead inside': Mother of 3 lost to alleged drunk driver
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Calgary
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2 Calgary weekend shootings believed to be connected, targeted: police
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Fire crews extinguish blaze at northwest Calgary gravel plant
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Edmonton
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Southeast Edmonton area closed after crash involving pedestrian
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Vancouver
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Paralyzed varsity quarterback makes emotional return to Vancouver field
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Fall sitting starts for B.C. legislature with four official parties
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Health
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'Unrelenting' fast-food ads using privacy 'loopholes' to target children: study
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Ontario Pharmacists Association says ability to prescribe birth control should be next
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Sci-Tech
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3 scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for looking at electrons in atoms during split seconds
Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for their work on how electrons move around the atom during the tiniest fractions of seconds, a field that could one day lead to better electronics or disease diagnoses.
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Meta's Instagram, Facebook to charge EU users for ad-free service: source
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How are ancient Roman and Mayan buildings still standing? Scientists are unlocking their secrets
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Entertainment
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Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoff
Late-night talk shows are returning Monday after a five-month absence brought on by the Hollywood writers strike, while actors completed the first day of talks that could end their own long work walk-off.
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Mariah Carey is going on a Christmas tour. Here's when it comes to Toronto
Mariah Carey is bringing Christmas to Toronto a bit earlier this year.
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A second U.K. police force is looking into allegations of sexual offences committed by Russell Brand
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Business
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Stock market today: Unrelenting rise in Treasury yields drags Wall Street lower
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Frequent price increases by businesses contributing to sticky inflation: BoC official
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Meta's Instagram, Facebook to charge EU users for ad-free service: source
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Lifestyle
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Order a bagel and schmear at Feltz Bagels, and you'll be fed an original piece of art
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Fat Bear Week is happening! Check out the contestants now, start voting Wednesday
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Sports
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Mavs and Timberwolves play in Abu Dhabi as Gulf region's influence with the NBA grows
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Luis Rubiales was suspended by FIFA to prevent witness tampering in his Women's World Cup kiss case
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Blue Jays on the road for best-of-three wild-card series with Twins
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Autos
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Andretti Global clears first hurdle to join Formula One as an 11th team with FIA expansion approval
The FIA on Monday said Michael Andretti meets all required criteria to field a Formula One team, an important step toward expanding the F1 grid to 11 teams.
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Unifor sets Oct. 9 deadline for contract talks with General Motors
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From vehicle brakes to smart plugs: These were the major recalls in Canada this week
This week the government of Canada issued recalls and safety alerts for a series of vehicle components and consumer products. With dangers ranging from short circuit fire risks to electric shock hazards, here are some recalls the country has seen this week.
