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CBC
4 hours ago
- Climate
- CBC
How to deal with your — and your child's — anxiety during wildfire season
Nearly 100 wildfires have been reported in Newfoundland and Labrador so far this year, marking an early and active start to the season that has already claimed 12 homes on the island and threatened a community in central Labrador. The threat of wildfires can cause significant disruption, and child psychologist Janine Hubbard says the stress and uncertainty affects everyone. Hubbard said it's important to avoid keeping children in the dark about what's happening. "Kids are smart. They pick up on the fact that adults are stressed over that," Hubbard said. Rather than treating fires like an elephant in the room, Hubbard said, parents should involve their children in the preparation for a potential emergency evacuation. Hubbard also suggests assigning children tasks, such as packing a bag or taking pictures of the home, which can be helpful for insurance purposes. "Let them take total control of a bag that they want to pack with what they think are priorities. You can pack the necessities and the practical stuff in another bag for them, but let them figure that out," she said. For children between the ages of eight and 10, Hubbard said allowing them to learn about wildfires through age-appropriate YouTube videos can be helpful. "There are some fabulous videos and information online about how forest fires work," she said. "They get their sense of control by just understanding the situation a little bit better." The main priority, she said, is reminding children that they will be safe. For adults, she suggests preparing for wildfires in a similar manner to how people prepare for a hurricane can help alleviate anxiety. "This is the time to make sure you've got all your emergency preparedness, your extra dog food, your extra water, all of those things," she said. "This appears to be something we're going to be talking about each year." Fires settling Provincial forest fire duty officer Jeff Motty said Monday that the fire threatening Churchill Falls is now under control, while a second fire, burning in nearby Faden Siding, is being contained. Happy Valley-Goose Bay lifted its municipal fire ban on Monday, while several towns on the Avalon Peninsula maintain theirs despite there being a low risk status on the province's fire hazard map. WATCH | Fred Hollett says he's seen a shift in the fire season: Firefighter of 50 years says climate change has shifted forest fires in Canada 1 day ago Duration 1:02 Fire crews continue to monitor wildfires in Labrador on Monday, while other communities across the province remain under a fire ban. One of those towns is Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, where fire Chief Fred Hollett says he's seen the season change dramatically over his five decades on the job. Motty said rain is in the forecast for Labrador — news that allows him to breathe a sigh of relief. "Three of four days this week, we are expecting rain in Labrador. So that will settle the fire risk down," Motty said. "The weather settles my brain."
CTV News
7 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Harvest with Heart continues for 5th year
Harvest with Heart continues for 5th year WATCH: Special Olympics Saskatchewan helped out with the production of potatoes for food banks in the province.
CTV News
10 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Donations pour in for victims of northern Saskatchewan wildfires
WATCH: As Wayne Mantyka tells us, donations are pouring in to help people evacuated due to northern wildfires in Saskatchewan.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Albuquerque community helps band recover stolen trailer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The show will go on for a band traveling through Albuquerque who had their trailer, full of equipment and merchandise, stolen. But the power of social media and the Albuquerque community helped them get it back. Story continues below News: UNM researchers make new discovery about Yellowstone National Park supervolcano New Mexico Strange: A dive into the Painted Lady's violent past, haunted present Community: Major renovation' planned for ABQ BioPark Children's Fantasy Garden New Mexico Crime Files: A deputy tazing a high school student goes too far British-American trio Raynes made their 18th stop on tour in Albuquerque this past weekend. After a successful show at Revel on Saturday night, things hit a sour note. 'The next morning, I went out to the vehicle and noticed the trailer was just missing, vanished,' said Joe Berger, a member of Raynes. He let his bandmates know the trailer was stolen from their hotel parking lot in the University area. 'Our whole livelihood is in the back of this trailer. All of our instruments, all of our merch that we sell at our shows, literally everything that we have is contained in that trailer,' said Mark Race, the lead singer of Raynes. The band searched around town and also put out a call on social media. They posted a video letting the public know what happened and asking for the community's help. The video spread fast and led to a Facebook message from a local saying the trailer had been spotted. 'I said send me photo, and sure as heck that was it,' said Berger. The band met police at the location of the trailer and got even better news. All that was taken was a mandolin, banjo, and what must've been a good pair of snakeskin boots. 'We opened it and by golly, everything, almost everything, was still in the trailer. We did not expect the trailer, much less anything in it,' said Berger. While some locals were in the comments bashing Albuquerque for the theft, some calling it 'typical Albuquerque' and an 'embarrassment,' for the band Raynes, the Land of Enchantment still lives up to its name. 'Every band this happens to at least once. It's not just in Albuquerque, it's all over the place,' said Mat Charley, band member of Raynes. 'We had a really phenomenal show, like the night before, one of our favorite of the tour and met a bunch of great people.' And it was those people in the Duke City that helped Raynes get back on the road with their trailer and ready for their next show. 'A massive thank you to everyone that did help. Because without their help we would've never have found this and we would've found ourselves in a much, much worse situation,' said Race. KRQE News 13 reached out to the Albuquerque Police Department to see if any arrest was made, but did not hear back. The band said they are going to stay somewhere safer next time they come to Albuquerque and are looking into getting AirTags for their trailer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
National Post
a day ago
- Business
- National Post
HGreg donates $55,000 to the Enfant Soleil Telethon
Article content MONTRÉAL — Automotive group HGreg donated $55,000 to the 38th Enfant Soleil Telethon, held on May 31, 2025. HGreg, a certified Enfant Soleil company and proud partner for over ten years, has expanded its fundraising efforts across its branches and communities. Article content Article content 'At HGreg, we believe that a company's success goes hand in hand with its commitment to the community,' states Harry Kasparian, Vice-President of Marketing at HGreg. 'Supporting Enfant Soleil is a concrete way of expressing our values of mutual aid, humanity and commitment. This cause unites our employees, customers and management around a common goal: to contribute to a healthier future for Québec's children.' Article content Since 2022, HGreg has also been supporting Enfant Soleil as an official transporter, providing a vehicle to facilitate travel for sick children and their families. This initiative is a complement to the numerous employees involved in the payroll donation program, highlighting the level of commitment within the company. Article content The annual 'Un commentaire, un don' campaign, deployed on social media, also contributed to the company's initiative. It raised awareness among more than 60 000 people and a total of nearly 5000$, illustrating that there is strength in numbers when it comes to making a difference. Article content Enfant Soleil raises funds to support the development of quality pediatrics for all sick children in Quebec. Thanks to the funds raised, hundreds of projects are carried out every year in regional hospitals and organizations, as well as in major pediatric centres, which are able to equip themselves with cutting-edge technology and create welcoming spaces where children can be cared for close to their families. More than $273 million was donated across the province thanks to the generosity of thousands of Quebecers, the support of volunteers and the dedication of partners. For more information, visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content For further information: Article content Noémia L'Heureux-Daigneault HGreg 450 472-7272, ext. 1183 noemia@ Article content Article content Article content
