Wildfire warnings still in effect as far north as western Lapland
Finland’s long warm spell is coming to an end, says Yle meteorologist Matti Huutonen. Thursday could be the first day in
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N.W.T. leaders fear wildfires, low water will further delay needed housing units
Duplexes had been scheduled to arrive in 5 communities in March, now expected this summer Seniors in five N.W.T. communities expecting
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Fire-proofing an entire city: How Yukon is working to protect its capital
By Kate Kyle, Juanita Taylor · CBC News Work began in 2020 on a fuel break intended to be a permanent line of
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N.W.T. wildfire evacuees will get at least $800 under new assistance program
Territorial officials also discussed the communication challenges presented by the wildfire People who need to evacuate because of wildfires in
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Some N.W.T. communities alter evacuation plans as wildfires close roads
Fort Simpson mayor holding meeting to discuss potential state of emergency Three communities in the N.W.T. Dehcho region with road
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Western Canada, North face an above average June wildfire risk: federal officials
There were fewer wildfires in B.C. and Alberta this spring due to favourable weather Western Canada and the North are
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Advocates call for plan to help northerners cope with wildfire smoke
By Caitrin Pilkington · CBC News Not much known about the long-term effects of exposure to wildfire smoke, researcher says Some advocates
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N.W.T. updates its emergency plan ahead of ‘high-risk season’
By Emma Tranter · CBC News No major changes to plan before after-action review of last year’s wildfires is complete The government
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N.W.T. facing another summer of drought and another bad wildfire season
By Tessa Vikander · CBC News Little rain predicted for spring and summer N.W.T. fire officials are predicting a hot, dry summer
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As wildfire season looms, N.W.T. businesses brace for another bad year
Conference planned for Yellowknife already postponed, as organizers cite ‘high risk of drought and wildfire’ Tourism operators and other small
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Media’s role a balancing act as N.W.T.’s next fire season looms
Most of Yellowknife’s media covered last year’s firefighting efforts from outside the evacuation zone What is the N.W.T. media’s role
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N.W.T. Indigenous governments get $15M to deal with 2023 wildfires’ impact
The federal government is giving money to 27 Indigenous governments and organizations in the N.W.T. to help deal with the
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In the Northwest Territories, an approaching wildfire season is fuelling anxiety
‘The community, the whole village and the whole Northwest Territories is just recovering from it’ As early signs of the wildfire
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N.W.T. minister urges emergency preparedness ahead of ‘high-risk’ wildfire season
Two gov’t departments reviewing 2023 wildfire season to improve future response The N.W.T.’s Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA)
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Insured evacuation costs, wildfire damages total $60M for Hay River wildfires
The N.W.T. government encouraged residents to use private insurance to cover evacuation costs Wildfires that displaced thousands from the N.W.T.’s
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