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Rain could slow down record-breaking Alberta wildfires, officials say
May 23, 2023 Rob Drinkwater - THE CANADIAN PRESSEDMONTON – Light rainfall and cooler temperatures slowed down wildfire activity in Alberta over the long weekend and more rain that’s in the forecast may help firefighters catch a breath during a record-breaking season of fires. “This could be a…
Emissions from wildfires hit record high as climate change drives fire threat
May 19, 2023 The Canadian PressOTTAWA – Emissions from wildfires hit a new record in 2021 as the blazes that raged in Western Canada and Ontario produced more greenhouse gases than the oil and gas sector and heavy industry combined. Canada’s forests are relied on…
Some residents return home two weeks after Alberta wildfire evacuation
May 18, 2023 Kelly Geraldine Malone and Angela Amato - THE CANADIAN PRESSThe mayor of a west-central Alberta town said it was emotional to return home nearly two weeks after an out-of-control wildfire forced residents to flee, but thousands elsewhere remain on edge as scores of fires continue to rage across much…
Flood warning for part of northwest B.C., other rivers rising as heat grips province
May 17, 2023 The Canadian PressVANCOUVER — A flood watch covered the Skeena region of northwestern British Columbia Tuesday as unseasonably warm temperatures swelled rivers in many areas of the province. B.C.’s River Forecast Centre posted the warning for the Skeena and Bulkley rivers and…
Military help on the way to battle ‘unprecedented’ Alberta wildfires, Bill Blair says
May 11, 2023 Bill Graveland - THE CANADIAN PRESSFederal Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says Canadian Forces personnel are being deployed to help with an “unprecedented” wildfire situation in Alberta. Alberta has declared a state of emergency. There were 82 active wildfires as of Thursday morning, with 23…
Fire danger continues to be ‘extreme’ in most parts of province: Alberta government
May 10, 2023 The Canadian PressThe Alberta government says fire danger continues to be extreme in most of the province except the Rockies, where lower danger levels were expected. Some areas have experienced cooler temperatures and some rain, but the government says a return to…
High temperatures in B.C. pose threat of new wildfires
May 9, 2023 The Canadian PressRain and cooler temperatures in northeastern British Columbia will help suppression efforts for two out-of-control wildfires, but high temperatures forecast for later this week may pose a new threat, says a BC Wildfire Service spokesman. Cliff Chapman, the director of…
Thousands ordered to leave Alberta town due to wildfire
May 5, 2023 The Canadian PressDRAYTON VALLEY, Alta. – An out-of-control wildfire has caused thousands of people to flee their homes in Drayton Valley, Alta., and the surrounding rural area. An evacuation order was issued Thursday night instructing more than 7,000 residents to leave the…
How many Canadian properties are at high risk of wildfire?
May 2, 2023 by Jason ContantApproximately 300,000 properties across Canada are at a high wildfire risk, with another million carrying a minor risk of being impacted by wildfires during the typical mortgage term, according to Vancouver-based software and data analytics company Minerva Intelligence Inc. Minerva…
Which insured perils are of most concern to your clients?
December 5, 2022 by David GambrillWinter storms and severe rain or flooding events top the list of insured perils concerning Canadians, according to a new Angus Reid poll commissioned by First Onsite Property Restoration. Nationally, concern about winter storms (67%) edged out worries about severe…
How the P&C industry responded to Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy
November 24, 2022 by David GambrillCanada announced today a total of $1.6 billion in new federal funding to help communities adapt to climate change by building infrastructure more resilient to natural disasters. The investment is part of the federal government’s new National Adaptation Strategy: Building…
Climate Changed: Catastrophe experts say retreat from flood risk is ‘critical option’
October 12, 2022 Amy Smart - THE CANADIAN PRESSVANCOUVER – All climate disasters are not created equal and the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction recommends retreat in the face of only one type of threat. “In our opinion, retreat is not an option that is important for most…