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BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty

BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty

Misinformation is the last thing that's needed in an emergency, says BCWS.
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U.S. ambassador says wildfires offer a reminder of countries' shared challenges

U.S. ambassador says wildfires offer a reminder of countries' shared challenges

OTTAWA — U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said Tuesday that Canada's recent wildfires offer a "stark reminder" of the countries' shared challenges. In a statement shared by the U.S.
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Massive central California wildfire threatens more than 800 structures and leaves 3 injured

Massive central California wildfire threatens more than 800 structures and leaves 3 injured

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) — More than 800 structures are threatened by a massive wildfire in central California that left at least three people injured as it burned through Los Padres National Forest.
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Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island grows to more than 5 square kilometres

Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island grows to more than 5 square kilometres

NANAIMO — The BC Wildfire Service says the Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island has grown to more than 5 square kilometres as "numerous" fire departments on the island converge on the blaze to protect properties and structures around Cameron Lak
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Parts of southern Ontario remain under air quality statement amid wildfire smoke

Parts of southern Ontario remain under air quality statement amid wildfire smoke

A stretch of southern Ontario remains under a special air quality statement today amid smoke from wildfires burning in parts of the country.
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Flash floods kill at least 4 and trap others under debris in northern India

Flash floods kill at least 4 and trap others under debris in northern India

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Flash floods swept away several homes and shops in northern India, killing at least four people and leaving many others trapped under debris, officials said Tuesday.
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Massive wildfire in central California threatens homes, injures 3 people as it burns out of control

Massive wildfire in central California threatens homes, injures 3 people as it burns out of control

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) — A massive wildfire on Monday was threatening hundreds of homes in central California after injuring at least three people as it tore through Los Padres National Forest.
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Thousands to flee First Nation in northern Manitoba over wildfire threat

Thousands to flee First Nation in northern Manitoba over wildfire threat

WINNIPEG — Thousands of people have fled from a First Nation in northern Manitoba Monday as wildfires burned closer and closer to the community.
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An EV sales mandate is good public health policy, analysis shows

An EV sales mandate is good public health policy, analysis shows

The transportation sector is Canada's second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions at 23 per cent.
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'Decades of memories': crews prioritize homes in Vancouver Island wildfire fight

'Decades of memories': crews prioritize homes in Vancouver Island wildfire fight

The more than 80-year-old cabin by Cameron Lake holds memories of six generations.
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