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B.C. fire 'wake-up call' to take precautions: TSB
A wildfire in Lytton, B.C., during historically high temperatures points to a serious need to prevent similar occurrences, says the chairwoman of the Transportation Safety Board, which is investigatin...
Jul 15, 2021
Over 60 dead, dozens missing as severe floods strike Europe
BERLIN (AP) - More than 60 people have died and dozens were missing Thursday as severe flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging torrents that swept away cars and caused h...
Jul 15, 2021
Western Canada heat wave accelerates rate of glacier melt, experts say
VANCOUVER - A sizzling heat wave during the last week of June in Western Canada left little unsinged, including fragile glaciers that are already melting at an accelerated pace, experts say. Dozens of...
Jul 14, 2021
Central Sask. to get some relief from wildfire smoke while heat warnings to expand
Some people living under a special air quality statement will be able to catch a breath of fresh air on Wednesday. Kayla Bilous, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, says some wind will clear the ...
Jul 14, 2021
Air quality advisory for northern Sask., summer storm hits southern Sask.
An air quality advisory has been issued for most of northern Saskatchewan. The advisory came into effect at around 7 a.m. on Monday as wildfire smoke creates poor air quality and less visibility. "Ind...
Jul 12, 2021 Special air quality statements due to wildfire smoke remained in place in Saskatchewan. (980 CJME file photo)
RCMP investigating two areas over possible cause of fire that destroyed Lytton, B.C.
Investigators in British Columbia have zeroed in on two areas of interest for the cause of a fire that razed the village of Lytton. RCMP said in a news release Monday that investigators completed a "f...
Jul 12, 2021
RCMP to provide update soon on investigation into wildfire in Lytton, B.C.
LYTTON, Calif. - RCMP have set up three security checkpoints around Lytton, B.C., and they say there will be an update soon on the investigation into the cause of the fast-moving wildfire that destroy...
Jul 11, 2021
Plough winds 'very likely' Sunday for some areas; severe thunderstorm watches for Regina, southwest
It will likely be a stormy Sunday in Saskatchewan. Severe thunderstorm watches were called around 1 p.m. in the southwestern portions of Saskatchewan, along with the City of Regina. An eye is being ke...
Jul 11, 2021
B.C. urged to help rebuild Lytton to prevent great destruction from future fires
The wildfire-ravaged village of Lytton, B.C., could be rebuilt to set a new North American standard in resilience to better protect people and property from similar disasters fuelled by climate change...
Jul 11, 2021
Calgary's Stephen Ames four strokes behind leader Jim Furyk going into US Senior Open final round
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Jim Furyk overcame a mid-round lull following the second of two weather delays Saturday and moved closer to winning his first senior major title. The 51-year-old took a four-shot le...
Jul 10, 2021
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WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY 8:30 - A few days after U.S. President Donald Trump officially implemented a 35 per cent t...