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Hudbay Minerals staff evacuate Flin Flon, Man., due to wildfires

Hudbay Minerals staff evacuate Flin Flon, Man., due to wildfires

TORONTO — Hudbay Minerals Inc. says its non-essential staff in the Flin Flon, Man., area are evacuating because of wildfires in the region.
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Saskatchewan premier declares state of emergency as rampaging wildfires spread

Saskatchewan premier declares state of emergency as rampaging wildfires spread

PRINCE ALBERT — Saskatchewan declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday in its fight against rampaging wildfires that have forced thousands to flee.
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Saskatchewan premier declares state of emergency as rampaging wildfires spread

Saskatchewan premier declares state of emergency as rampaging wildfires spread

PRINCE ALBERT — Saskatchewan declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday in its fight against rampaging wildfires that have forced thousands to flee.
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Human-caused wildfire burning west of Harrison Hot Springs

Human-caused wildfire burning west of Harrison Hot Springs

The Skarleth Lake fire is estimated at 1.3 hectares in size and is being held as of Thursday afternoon.
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Geomagnetic storms could make the northern lights dance in Metro Vancouver

Geomagnetic storms could make the northern lights dance in Metro Vancouver

Provided the timing is right, locals may see a colourful display.
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Crews battling wildfire near Churchill Falls in Labrador

Crews battling wildfire near Churchill Falls in Labrador

CHURCHILL FALLS — A wildfire is burning near a town in Newfoundland and Labrador that's home to a massive power generating station. NL Hydro says a fire burning near Churchill Falls has caused power interruptions in Labrador West and Wabush.
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Manitoba premier declares state of emergency over wildfires, says military aid coming

Manitoba premier declares state of emergency over wildfires, says military aid coming

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew ordered a provincewide state of emergency Wednesday as his province struggles with a series of crippling wildfires, mainly in the remote north.
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These new MPs have climate backgrounds — will they deliver?

These new MPs have climate backgrounds — will they deliver?

From former mayors to grassroots activists, Canada's newest MPs include several individuals who have spent years fighting for environmental causes.
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B.C. has no workplace temperature limits. Advocates want change

B.C. has no workplace temperature limits. Advocates want change

The rising threat of deadly heat waves increases the urgency, say workers.
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B.C. temperatures hit mid-30s, but warm spell won't last

B.C. temperatures hit mid-30s, but warm spell won't last

VANCOUVER — Temperatures in parts of British Columbia have spiked into the mid-30s, but a meteorologist says the warm spell won't last long. Wednesday's hot spots in B.C. as of 3 p.m. were Ashcroft and Lytton with temperatures around 35 C.
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