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'New normal': Jasper wildfire evacuees can start returning to townsite on Friday

'New normal': Jasper wildfire evacuees can start returning to townsite on Friday

The 5,000 residents of Jasper, Alta., chased out of their homes three weeks ago ahead of a devastating wildfire, can go home Friday. Officials said essential services have been restored to the point where they can allow a blanket re-entry.
A wildfire near Greece's capital darkens the skies over Athens and advances fast

A wildfire near Greece's capital darkens the skies over Athens and advances fast

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A wildfire burned northeast of Athens on Sunday, darkening the sky as the smell of smoke and soot pervaded the Greek capital.
Quebec recovering from historic rainfall, power outages as storm remnants move east

Quebec recovering from historic rainfall, power outages as storm remnants move east

MONTREAL — Communities across Quebec began taking stock of the damage on Saturday a day after the remnants of Hurricane Debby knocked out power to nearly half a million residents and pummeled several parts of the province with record-breaking rainfal
Jasper's mayor says date when evacuees can return home will be announced Monday

Jasper's mayor says date when evacuees can return home will be announced Monday

Jasper's mayor says wildfire evacuees will learn Monday when they will be allowed to return home.
'Bold and brilliant:' Loved ones remember firefighter killed fighting Jasper blaze

'Bold and brilliant:' Loved ones remember firefighter killed fighting Jasper blaze

A memorial post circulating on social media says MOrgan Kitchen, who was 24 and lived in Calgary, had a “bold and brilliant” personality, a nimble wit and an “outrageous and ridiculous” sense of humour.
'Extra hoops': Parks Canada's lease system, building rules could delay Jasper rebuild

'Extra hoops': Parks Canada's lease system, building rules could delay Jasper rebuild

Residents of Jasper, Alta., who lost their homes in last month’s wildfire face unique rebuilding challenges tied to leasing provisions nearly as old as Canada, as well as modern rules dictating what they can and can’t construct.
Citizen scientists track the shift in B.C.'s seasons

Citizen scientists track the shift in B.C.'s seasons

A data collection project, now in its eighth year, aims to eventually inform government agencies.
More wildfire-caused landslides expected to occur as fire seasons worsen

More wildfire-caused landslides expected to occur as fire seasons worsen

TRU natural science professor explains the impact wildfires have on vegetation and soil.
Fire-ravaged Jasper National Park to allow commercial traffic to flow again

Fire-ravaged Jasper National Park to allow commercial traffic to flow again

EDMONTON — The main east-west highway through Jasper National Park is expected to reopen to all traffic Friday -- the first time since a wildfire forced 25,000 people to flee more than two weeks ago.
Vibrant northern lights displays possible in Metro Vancouver this weekend

Vibrant northern lights displays possible in Metro Vancouver this weekend

Skywatchers, rejoice!
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