‘I'm defrosting!' Record-setting temps bring out smiles, sports and sunscreen reminder
The temperature in St. John's peaked at 27 degrees, breaking the previous record high of 23. Considering there's been snow in previous Junes, most people that CBC's Ella Burke and Mark Cumby talked to on Thursday were happy with the early blast of summer.
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38 minutes ago
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Fire ban blankets much of Alberta as danger hits high to extreme levels
The fire danger is rated between high and extreme throughout areas in Alberta. (CTV News) Wildfire officials are warning Albertans to take precautions as a fire ban blankets much of the province and danger ratings hit high to extreme levels. Dry conditions and warmer temperatures have prompted the Government of Alberta to issue a fire ban for the entire Forest Protection Area (FPA) of Alberta, which covers over 60 per cent of the province's landmass. Alberta's FPA primarily includes the Rocky Mountains and Foothills in the west, the Boreal Forest in the north and northeast, along with large swaths of central Alberta. Under the order, all outdoor wood fires are prohibited, and existing fire permits are suspended. Propane fire pits and natural gas appliances are allowed along with indoor wood fires and open-flame oil devices, but the ban outdoors will remain in effect until conditions improve. Anastasia Drummond, a fire information officer for the Calgary Forest Area, says everyone needs to do their part in making sure they take these precautions seriously. 'We're really asking everyone to follow the rules of this fire ban. With the extreme amount of fire that we've been seeing in northern areas, we'd like to keep the resources where they are right now instead of responding to preventable fires,' she said. 'We haven't seen the very extreme conditions the northern part of the province has seen, but the fire danger is climbing; we haven't seen as much precipitation as we'd like to.' Talia Zink was camping in Kananaskis Country on Friday. Speaking with CTV News, she says although campfires are a big part of the experience, safety is much more important. 'It's a bit unfortunate that there's a fire ban, but at the same time I think it's all of our responsibility to be able to pivot to protect the environment,' said Zink. 'So we've created a situation where climate change is a reality, and it's all of our responsibility to respond to that.' Other campers like Bill Finnemore agree that devastation from wildfires in the past just isn't worth the risk. 'It's nice to have a campfire when we're out camping, but it's also nice not having the air filled with smoke from forest fires, especially right now when it's particularly windy,' he said. 'It's very important to us to prevent forest fires. We've driven right across Alberta, over into B.C., and two years ago, we were driving through smoke and flames on our way to Victoria, so we can still see the devastation.' No ban, but 'extreme' fire danger in Banff National Park While there is not a fire ban for Banff National Park, the fire danger rating for the area has now been classified as 'extreme.' Officials with Parks Canada note that this rating means fires will ignite easier, spread quickly and burn intensely, making them much more difficult for firefighters to control. Campers are asked to only have campfires in designated fire pits, keep them small, completely extinguish campfires after each use and properly dispose of cigarettes in receptacles. Parks Canada says Banff National Park is under fire restrictions year-round, meaning campfires in the national park are only permitted in metal fire pits provided by Parks Canada. Random fires are never allowed. 'Fire bans are based on the local fire danger, current and forecasted weather conditions, the amount of moisture in vegetation, the regional wildfire situation, and the availability of responders and equipment,' Parks Canada said. Report any wildfires, illegal campfires, or suspicious smoke to Parks Canada emergency dispatch at 403-762-1470. Anyone in immediate danger should call 911. G7 officials prepare for wildfire risk Security officials at the G7 Leaders Summit in Kananaskis say plans are in place, including the possibility of evacuations, if wildfires become a serious threat later this month. Kananaskis, located about an hour west of Calgary, is in the foothills and front ranges of the Rocky Mountains. Its western edge borders Banff National Park and the Alberta-B.C. boundary. Its remote location is considered to be ideal from a security standpoint for the meeting of the leaders from Canada, the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and Italy, as well as the European Union, from June 15 to 17. But with an explosion of wildfires in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and northern Alberta, a contingency plan is in place if the situation moves south. 'Wildfire has been part of our planning since the summit was announced here in Alberta,' said RCMP Chief Supt. David Hall, an event security director for the Integrated Safety and Security Group, in a recent briefing. Hall's comments come as more than 30,000 people in Manitoba and Saskatchewan have been forced to leave their homes as wildfires threaten their communities. 'Our plans incorporate the potential that we may need to evacuate the summit site; we may need to deal with evacuations that are ongoing around the summit,' said Hall. 'So maybe the summit itself is not of concern, but there are evacuations in communities that might affect road access and those types of things.' Wildfires burned an estimated 22,000 square kilometres in Alberta in 2023. Last year, a fire tore through Jasper National Park in July, burning about a third of the homes and businesses in the community and forcing the evacuation of residents. Hall said with the fire outbreaks in the three prairie provinces, it could have an effect on resources available for G7. 'I would just say that all of our respective agencies are mindful of the wildfire threat nationally and how that may draw resources from the security partners to support evacuations like we're seeing in Manitoba or Saskatchewan now or parts of Alberta,' Hall said. With files from The Canadian Press
National Post
an hour ago
- National Post
These are the 3 must-have makeup products, according to a beauty pro
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content I often get asked what my favourite makeup products are. So I thought it would be fun to create a little makeup must-haves list that are tried, true and totally worth it. Article content Article content From bronzer to brows, these are the beauty products that I reach for time and time again, and often feature in my column. Article content Article content Whether you're a minimalist or a full-glam enthusiast, these products can easily be incorporated into anyone's makeup bag. No hype, just honest favourites that have earned their place in my beauty routine. I've also include my favourite drugstore dupes for an affordable alternative. Article content Bronzer Article content Bronzer is a must for most beauty routines. NARS Laguna Talc-Free Bronzer Powder ($57) has been a staple in mine. It creates instant warmth and a long-wearing natural glow all year round. Article content Brows Article content I can't leave the house without defining my eyebrows. I'm a diehard fan of the Benefit Cosmetics Precisely Brow Pencil ($36). With just a few strokes, I can instantly transform my brows and make them look full and fluffy. If I don't have time to fill and shape my brows, I always like to use a brow gel to set my brows, and for that, I reach for Milk Makeup KUSH Clear Brow Gel ($30). Article content Article content
CTV News
an hour ago
- CTV News
Tracking wildfire hotspots, smoke forecasts and air quality across Canada
The wildfire near the Flin Flon area is so large it is burning in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Alex Karpa has more. The wildfire near the Flin Flon area is so large it is burning in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Alex Karpa has more. With Canada forecasting a hotter-than-average summer, environmental experts are warning Canadians should take notice of air quality because of the prospect of smoke from wildfires. To help Canadians get an up-to-date picture of the quality of the air they're breathing in their communities, has created a tracker featuring Esri Canada maps that show current wildfire hotspots, the latest smoke forecasts from those wildfires, and the latest Air Quality Index conditions for 100+ locations across Canada. This below map displays visible surface smoke across North America for the current day and for the next 48 hours, in one-hour increments. It's updated every 24 hours from the National Weather Service. Press play to view the smoke forecast in affected areas. iFrames are not supported on this page. For a full-screen version of the Esri map interactive, click here Active wildfires The map below shows active wildfire locations in Canada. The data is updated every three hours and is collected from fire management agencies across provinces, territories and Parks Canada, coordinated by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) and Natural Resources Canada . iFrames are not supported on this page. Air quality The below map displays air quality using data from AirNow from the latest hour. U.S. state and local agencies report the Air Quality Index (AQI) for cities across the U.S. and parts of Canada and Mexico. Here's an explanation of the air quality readings: 0-50 is good; 51-100 is moderate; 101-150 is unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200 is unhealthy; 201-300 is very unhealthy; and 301 and above is hazardous. iFrames are not supported on this page. For a full-screen version of this map, click here Related stories:
