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Yellowknife mayor says it’s too unsafe for residents to return to the capital city Yellowknife mayor says it’s too unsafe for residents to return to the capital city Image

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Yellowknife mayor says it’s too unsafe for residents to return to the capital city

The mayor of Yellowknife says it's not safe for residents to go home, but notes city officials are working on a return plan.

By Alyssa DiSabatino | August 23, 2023

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How wildfires are affecting some of Canada’s largest P&C insurers How wildfires are affecting some of Canada’s largest P&C insurers Image

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How wildfires are affecting some of Canada’s largest P&C insurers

Four of Canada’s publicly traded P&C companies report positive underwriting profits despite facing an unusually active wildfire season.

By Alyssa DiSabatino | August 22, 2023

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Almost 60 buildings lost to wildfire in Kelowna, B.C., area, fire chiefs say Almost 60 buildings lost to wildfire in Kelowna, B.C., area, fire chiefs say Image

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Almost 60 buildings lost to wildfire in Kelowna, B.C., area, fire chiefs say

A West Kelowna man says he is still in shock after the wildfire tearing through the region forced him and his pregnant wife to evacuate twice

By Alyssa DiSabatino | August 22, 2023

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Update on Yellowknife wildfire Update on Yellowknife wildfire Image

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Update on Yellowknife wildfire

YELLOWKNIFE, N.W.T – Firefighters battling a wildfire near the capital of the Northwest Territories shifted from defence to offence Monday after a weekend of cooler temperatures, favourable winds and some rain. “We’re in a position to move to direct attack on that fire,” N.W.T. fire information officer Mike Westwick said Monday. Until now, firefighters had […]

By The Canadian Press | August 21, 2023

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