In the news today: Hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, Montreal's trash problem
- On Wednesday, BC Wildfire Service crews battled over 70 fires amid approximately 465 active wildfires across Canada.
- Rapid warming in Canada is fueling more frequent and extreme wildfires, contributing to the current outbreak across multiple provinces.
- The BC Ministry of Forests invested $200,000 to expand its 5G-connected wildfire detection camera network, enhancing early detection and response capabilities.
- Yukon lifted Ethel Lake evacuation alert as 4,800 residents returned after fires slowed, supported by firefighting efforts and favorable weather.
- Montreal's zero-waste plan reduces trash pickup to biweekly, with Mauger noting increased recycling participation amid sidewalk garbage buildup.
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Students heartbroken as wildfires force cancellation of beloved traditions: 'Our top priority is the safety and well-being of students and staff'
Students in Northern Manitoba, Canada, had their school year end early because of wildfires. What's happening? Flin Flon, a city on the Saskatchewan border, was evacuated on May 28, and the community's school division later said it would not reopen before summer, the Winnipeg Sun reported. Hundreds of students from Hapnot Collegiate Institute, École McIsaac School, Ruth Betts Community School, and Many Faces Education Centre were impacted. Famil…
According to Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources data, over the same period, the number of forest fires increased from 126 in 2024 to 261 in 2025.
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