Heat warnings in place for southern B.C. and Vancouver Island

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A wave of extreme heat is gripping parts of Southern B.C. and the Interior, bringing soaring temperatures to regions already battling wildfires. Health officials are urging people to look out for vulnerable neighbours, while wildfire crews warn of more activity and smoke. Shaurya Kshatri reports.

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Miramichi, N.B., residents keeping eye on wildfire: mayor

CTV News

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CTV News

Miramichi, N.B., residents keeping eye on wildfire: mayor

A wildfire is pictured in the Miramichi area of New Brunswick. (Source: Facebook/Bill Pitre) Living in Chatam, N.B., Adam Lordon has been constantly reminded of the wildfire raging near his community for the last week. 'We see and feel the haze,' he told CTV News Atlantic's Todd Battis on Monday. 'It is scorching hot here today, maybe one of the hottest days we've ever had. It gets hot and humid here, but this feels hotter than I can ever recall.' Lordon, the mayor of Miramichi, said the residents are keeping a close eye on the Oldfield Road fire, which has grown to 450 hectares. 'We're encouraging all citizens to make sure they are checking in,' he said. 'People are certainly vigilant and staying up to date. We're ready to do what we need to do.' In the wake of the fire, the City of Miramichi closed the French Fort Cove, Millbank Nature and Morrison Cove trails on Sunday. 'That is for safety and prevention,' Lordon said. 'We don't want anymore fires breaking out across the province.' The city also opened a cooling station at the Miramichi Eco-Centre/Curling Club on Cove Road. 'We can't control the weather,' Lordon said. 'We'd all love to see some rain.' Miramichi wildfire A wildfire is pictured in the Miramichi area of New Brunswick. (Source: Facebook/Bill Pitre) For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.

Raging wildfire continues in Newfoundland

CTV News

13 minutes ago

CTV News

Raging wildfire continues in Newfoundland

Raging wildfire continues in Newfoundland A wildfire continues to burn in Newfoundland as firefighters work to contain the spread. Garrett Barry reports.

N.L. expands evacuation alerts as new wildfire grows rapidly

CBC

14 minutes ago

N.L. expands evacuation alerts as new wildfire grows rapidly

A new wildfire near Paddy's Pond, N.L., ignited Monday, straining the province's already thin firefighting resources and forcing the government to issue a new round of evacuation orders and alerts.