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CBC
18 hours ago
- Climate
- CBC
Shifting winds could worsen Prairie wildfires
Thousands of people are on edge in Saskatchewan and Manitoba as winds threaten to push wildfires closer to their communities. Flin Flon, Man., is particularly at risk with a fire lurking on the edge of town.
CTV News
20 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Ramsey Bay Subdivision, Sask. ordered to evacuate due to wildfire
WATCH: Sask. has declared a provincial state of emergency as wildfires threaten more communities in the north. Laura Woodward has more.
Washington Post
21 hours ago
- General
- Washington Post
What is a 'sanctuary jurisdiction' and how was the US list of them made?
The U.S. government's list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' that includes hundreds of communities, both red and blue, is confounding critics. They have noticed the list included misspellings, communities with small immigrant populations, and those with strong support for cooperation with federal authorities. Jessica Vaughan is director of policy studies at the Center for Immigration Studies, which favors anti-sanctuary policies and started publishing a list of sanctuary jurisdictions 10 years ago. The center's list is different from the government's. Vaughan noted that the center discloses its methodology and frequently updates its list.
CBC
a day ago
- Climate
- CBC
Saskatchewan joins Manitoba in declaring state of emergency over wildfires
Cliff Buettner, the former director of Prince Albert Grand Council Emergency Services, says current weather forecasts make for complicated next steps. The Saskatchewan government declared a state of emergency on Thursday as wildfires continue to threaten communities across the province.
CBC
a day ago
- Climate
- CBC
Thousands of evacuees in Manitoba face uncertainty
A mass evacuation of northern communities and First Nations started Wednesday as people try to escape multiple fires. People who have been displaced are finding places to stay all over the province.
