Health systems need to be better prepared for wildfires, says Yellowknife doctor
By Jeremy Warren Review examines how health-care systems can improve their preparation and responses More preparation will lead to better
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N.W.T. government officials, Yellowknife mayor respond to evacuation re-entry emails
Minister says Emergency Management Act won’t be updated until after review of 2023 wildfire handling Yellowknife’s mayor says the city
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Shocked by study, residents want more info on arsenic released by wildfires
Recent study finds ‘significant’ amount of arsenic released by Yellowknife 2023 wildfires When Morgan Tsetta learned about the arsenic released
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Action urged after study finds Yellowknife wildfires released ‘significant’ arsenic
Up to 183 tonnes of arsenic released by wildfire in 2023, says paper Wildfires near Yellowknife released a “significant” amount of
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Report: Poor communication caused confusion & stress in Yellowknife evacuation
‘We made the best decisions we could,’ maintains city manager The firm tasked with reviewing how the City of Yellowknife
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Morel mushrooms have finally popped up in N.W.T.
By Carla Ulrich Last year’s wildfire burn sites are this year’s morel hunting grounds, but this year the prized mushrooms
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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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