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CBC
4 hours ago
- Politics
- CBC
'When our mates need help, Australia is there': Fire crew from Down Under deployed in Alberta
Social Sharing With wildfires burning across Alberta, firefighters defending communities under threat will be getting some help from Down Under. Crews from Australia are bound for Alberta to help in the battle against more than 60 fires raging across the province. In a post to social media, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thanked the firefighters for their service during their upcoming deployment "When our mates need help, Australia is there," Albanese said. "Thank you to our brave Aussie firefighters heading to help battle the Alberta wildfires in Canada." The New South Wales Rural Fire Service in Australia said a group of their firefighters and specialists from Southern Highlands has deployed to Canada for five weeks. The 96-strong contingent boarded a flight to Canada Sunday and will provide critical expertise and support to the Canadian authorities "in their time of need," the service said in a post to its official Facebook page. The deployment is in response to a request from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, the service said. 'What friends do' The Australian High Commissioner to Canada, Kate Logan, said the crews "are on their way to support their Canadian colleagues battle wildfires in Alberta." She said such overseas deployments build on the countries' proud co-operation under the Australia/Canada Memorandum of Understanding on emergency management, but "more importantly, it's what friends do." Australia also sent firefighters to Canada in 2024 to help fight a massive wildfire that forced the evacuation of Jasper National Park, as well as other fires earlier that month in British Columbia. The Yukon government, meanwhile, says it is sending 20 firefighters to fight wildfires in Alberta and will be there for nearly three weeks. According to the Alberta government, more than 1,000 Alberta firefighters are currently battling wildfires across the province and help has already come from far away as conditions grew volatile in recent weeks. In an update on the wildfire response on Friday, the province said firefighters and aircraft from British Columbia, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Washington State, Oregon and Idaho had already been deployed in Alberta to assist on the front lines. WATCH | Evacuation orders refused, the implications of those who stay behind: Why some refuse to evacuate during wildfires — and how understanding those choices can improve disaster plans 18 hours ago Duration 1:49 As out-of-control wildfires threaten communities across central and Western Canada, thousands of people have been forced out of their homes across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta — but even in the face of mandatory evacuation orders and potential danger, some people may not go willingly, or at all. Across Canada, from northwest Ontario to British Columbia, hundreds of wildfires continue to burn, forcing thousands of people from their homes. In Alberta, nearly 3,000 people remain displaced and, as of Tuesday, seven out of the province's 65 wildfires were considered an imminent threat to nearby communities. As of Tuesday, more than 617,300 hectares of Alberta forest and farmland has been consumed. In all, 544 fires have sparked in the province since winter, in what has proven to be an explosive and destructive start to wildfire season across the west.
Global News
9 hours ago
- Climate
- Global News
Australia sends crews to help Canada in its fight against wildfires
As wildfires continue to burn from northwest Ontario to British Columbia, Canada is getting help from near and far, and very far. Southern Highlands – New South Wales Rural Fire Service in Australia says a 96-personnel-strong Australian contingent of firefighters and specialists have deployed to Canada for five weeks. The service says the deployment is in response to a request from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says in a tweet that, 'When our mates need help, Australia is there.' A post on social media platform X from the official account for the Australian High Commissioner to Canada, Kate Logan, says the crews 'are on their way to support their Canadian colleagues battle wildfires in Alberta.' 0:32 Crews on scene of out-of-control wildfire near Squamish In Manitoba alone, the number of evacuees from fires has reached 21,000, and crews have come from other provinces and the United States. Story continues below advertisement 'Thank you to our brave Aussie firefighters heading to help battle the Alberta wildfires in Canada. Stay safe and thank you for your service,' Albanese said on the social media platform X on Monday. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Australia also sent firefighters to Canada in 2024 to help fight a massive blaze that forced the evacuation of Jasper National Park, as well as other fires earlier that month in British Columbia. The Yukon government, meanwhile, says it is sending 20 sustained-action firefighters to fight wildfires in Alberta and will be there for nearly three weeks. Thousands also remained out of their homes in Saskatchewan and Alberta, including between 10,000 and 15,000 in Saskatchewan alone. In British Columbia, the provincial wildfire service said Monday that crews were preparing for 'extreme fire behaviour' in the province's northeast as a second dry cold front was forecast to move through.
Toronto Sun
10 hours ago
- Climate
- Toronto Sun
'When our mates need help, Australia is there'; Canada gets help fighting wildfires
Published Jun 10, 2025 • Last updated 1 minute ago • 1 minute read People stop along a highway as a large active wildfire fills the sky with smoke in the background in the La Ronge, Sask., area in an undated handout photo. Photo by HO-Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency As wildfires continue to burn from northwest Ontario to British Columbia, Canada is getting help from near and far, and very far. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Southern Highlands – New South Wales Rural Fire Service in Australia says a 96-personnel-strong Australian contingent of firefighters and specialists have deployed to Canada for five weeks. The service says the deployment is in response to a request from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says in a tweet that, 'When our mates need help, Australia is there.' A post on social media platform X from the official account for the Australian High Commissioner to Canada, Kate Logan, says the crews 'are on their way to support their Canadian colleagues battle wildfires in Alberta.' In Manitoba alone, the number of evacuees from fires has reached 21,000, and crews have come from other provinces and the United States. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Thank you to our brave Aussie firefighters heading to help battle the Alberta wildfires in Canada. Stay safe and thank you for your service,' Albanese said on the social media platform X on Monday. Australia also sent firefighters to Canada in 2024 to help fight a massive blaze that forced the evacuation of Jasper National Park, as well as other fires earlier that month in British Columbia. The Yukon government, meanwhile, says it is sending 20 sustained-action firefighters to fight wildfires in Alberta and will be there for nearly three weeks. Thousands also remained out of their homes in Saskatchewan and Alberta, including between 10,000 and 15,000 in Saskatchewan alone. In British Columbia, the provincial wildfire service said Monday that crews were preparing for 'extreme fire behaviour' in the province's northeast as a second dry cold front was forecast to move through. Toronto Blue Jays Ontario Olympics Sunshine Girls Hockey
Hamilton Spectator
13 hours ago
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
‘When our mates need help, Australia is there'; Canada gets help fighting wildfires
As wildfires continue to burn from northwest Ontario to British Columbia, Canada is getting help from near and far, and very far. Southern Highlands - New South Wales Rural Fire Service in Australia says a 96-personnel-strong Australian contingent of firefighters and specialists have deployed to Canada for five weeks. The service says the deployment is in response to a request from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says in a tweet that, 'When our mates need help, Australia is there.' A post on social media platform X from the official account for the Australian High Commissioner to Canada, Kate Logan, says the crews 'are on their way to support their Canadian colleagues battle wildfires in Alberta.' In Manitoba alone, the number of evacuees from fires has reached 21,000, and crews have come from other provinces and the United States. 'Thank you to our brave Aussie firefighters heading to help battle the Alberta wildfires in Canada. Stay safe and thank you for your service,' Albanese said on the social media platform X on Monday. Australia also sent firefighters to Canada in 2024 to help fight a massive blaze that forced the evacuation of Jasper National Park, as well as other fires earlier that month in British Columbia. The Yukon government, meanwhile, says it is sending 20 sustained-action firefighters to fight wildfires in Alberta and will be there for nearly three weeks. Thousands also remained out of their homes in Saskatchewan and Alberta, including between 10,000 and 15,000 in Saskatchewan alone. In British Columbia, the provincial wildfire service said Monday that crews were preparing for 'extreme fire behaviour' in the province's northeast as a second dry cold front was forecast to move through. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 10, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Samantha Armytage 'blindsided' as Channel Seven producers eye ex-husband Richard Lavender for Farmer Wants A Wife revamp
Samantha Armytage has been left blindsided by reports her ex-husband Richard Lavender is being courted by Channel Seven producers to appear in an upcoming season of Farmer Wants A Wife. According to New Idea, executives at the network are quietly eyeing the 65-year-old equestrian businessman as a 'dream farmer' for the revamped 2026 season - a move insiders say has deeply unsettled the former host. Armytage, 48, was previously the face of the hit reality dating series before jumping ship to Channel Nine last year to host The Golden Bachelor - making the timing and choice of casting even more controversial. 'Sam wouldn't love the idea of Richard being involved in Farmer,' a source told the outlet. 'In fact, she would probably see it as a bit of an insult.' The couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at Lavender's Southern Highlands property on New Year's Eve in 2020, but quietly called it quits last December - just shy of their four-year anniversary. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Daily Mail Australia revealed the split in December, with sources at the time suggesting growing tensions within the blended family, including reported clashes with Lavender's adult daughters, may have contributed to the breakdown of the marriage. Now, producers are said to be keen to freshen up Farmer Wants A Wife by casting older farmers and dialling down the drama - a strategic move to rival the success of Nine's The Golden Bachelor, which coincidentally stars Armytage. 'Production doesn't want the format becoming stale,' a network insider told New Idea. 'They're desperate to give the show a fresh new look and format in a bid to rival its growing competitors.' But the idea of her private ex-husband now stepping into the very spotlight he avoided during their marriage has reportedly left the TV host rattled. 'She's been living quietly and focusing on her new role, so the idea of Richard being pulled into the media circus like this – and on her old show, no less – would hit a nerve,' one television insider said. Armytage herself recently hinted at a quiet love life, telling The Daily Telegraph there wasn't 'much to write home about' and that she was 'living vicariously' through her work on The Golden Bachelor. Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Seven and Armytage's representative's for comment. The couple's split, following Armytage's departure from Seven, has been a topic of industry speculation, particularly regarding tensions allegedly brewing between Lavender's adult children and the TV personality. In December, Armytage sensationally announced she had split from the equestrian businessman, 65, on the eve of their four-year wedding anniversary. The couple tied the knot at his 40-hectare property in the picturesque Southern Highlands in NSW on New Year's Eve in 2020. Well-placed sources revealed news of their split exclusively to Daily Mail Australia, with Armytage then confirming they had 'amicably' gone their separate ways. As the current season of FWAW draws to a close, Channel Seven has announced the dating series will be back on our screens in 2026 and applications are officially open. The network took to social media last month to share the exciting news, urging single farmers from across Australia to head online and apply for their chance at finding love. In a move sure to delight fans, producers confirmed they are on the hunt for 'all single farmers' to star in the show's upcoming sixteenth season. To be eligible for the show, applicants must be at least 21 years old and are required to disclose any past or present criminal charges. Budding reality stars will also need to be available for filming from early October to mid-December 2025, with the highly anticipated reunion episode set to film over three days in January 2026.
