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Rain helps keep Fort McMurray wildfire from growing, but 6,600 remain out of homes
By Bob Weber, The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2024
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – A wildfire that has forced thousands out of their homes in the Alberta oilsands hub city of Fort McMurray was held in place Thursday, as rain and cooler temperatures swept the area. Alberta Wildfire information officer Christie Tucker said the blaze remained out of control ““ the only such designated fire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fort Nelson, B.C., wildfire expands to 127 square kilometres, but away from town
By The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2024
FORT NELSON, B.C. – British Columbia’s wildfire service says the blaze threatening the northern community of Fort Nelson now spans nearly 130 square kilometres, but it had spread away from the town along its southern flank. The service says the Parker Lake fire has been mapped at 127 square kilometres in size, up from 84 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police investigating after video suggests woman’s hijab removed at Ottawa protest
By The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2024
OTTAWA – The Ottawa police hate crime unit is investigating a video that appears to show a Muslim woman’s hijab being torn off at a protest this week. The video was taken on Tuesday, when pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups gathered outside city hall after the Israeli flag was raised to mark 76 years since Israel’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!”Illegal, destructive, dangerous’: UVic president cites complaints about encampment
By The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2024
VICTORIA – The president of the University of Victoria says a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on its campus is drawing an increasing number of complaints about harassment and intimidation, but also illegal and “dangerous” activities. Kevin Hall outlined the university’s concerns in a statement on Wednesday, saying they included what he described as rising acts of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Fort McMurray lessons learned, Admitted killer’s wife to testify
By The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2024
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… Fire officials learn from past in Fort McMurray Bright red hoses thicker than a thigh snake along the highways near Fort McMurray, studded with cannons that can blast enough water into ... Read More »
1 responseFire officials learn from past in responding to this year’s Fort McMurray wildfire
By Bob Weber, The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2024
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Bright red hoses thicker than a thigh snake along the highways near Fort McMurray, studded with cannons that can blast enough water into fire-threatened ditches to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool every 90 minutes. The soakers help protect buildings, homes and vital routes into and out of the Alberta city against ... Read More »
1 responseWinnipeg trial to hear from former partner of admitted serial killer
By The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2024
WINNIPEG – The ex-wife of an admitted serial killer is expected to testify today in a Winnipeg courtroom. The woman obtained a protection order against Jeremy Skibicki in 2019, after he allegedly stalked and sexually assaulted her. Skibicki is on trial facing four counts of first-degree murder for the slayings of four Indigenous women. His ... Read More »
1 responseFourth accused in Nijjar murder appears in B.C. court
By The Canadian Press on May 15th, 2024
SURREY, B.C. – A fourth man accused in the murder of British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar will next appear at provincial court on May 21, the same day the other three accused are scheduled for a hearing. The BC Prosecution Service says 22-year-old Amandeep Singh appeared via video link for his first appearance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous identity summit commits to advocating against NunatuKavut, Ontario Métis
By Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press on May 15th, 2024
OTTAWA – A two-day summit on Indigenous identity fraud wrapped up Wednesday with a message to Canada: we’re joining forces, and we want action to curb the epidemic. The summit, hosted by the Manitoba Métis Federation and the Chiefs of Ontario, was lauded by First Nations, Inuit and Red River Métis leaders as a historic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Staffer testifies serial killer said he went to homeless shelter to find a victim
By Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press on May 15th, 2024
WINNIPEG – A staffer at a Winnipeg homeless shelter has testified admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki once said he had come in to search for a victim. Ronald Norman told court Wednesday that he had a couple of interactions with Skibicki while working at the Indigenous-led 24-hour warming space, N’Dinawemak – Our Relatives’ Place. One ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ground versus crown fire: How the new Fort McMurray blaze differs from The Beast
By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press on May 15th, 2024
A fierce wildfire burning outside Fort McMurray, Alta., has brought back memories of a vicious blaze, nicknamed The Beast, that tore through the oilsands hub in 2016. Here’s a look at the differences between the two fires: Crown fire versus ground fire The most significant difference between the two wildfires is what parts of trees ... Read More »
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