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2 days ago

Recently launched app rates wildfire risk for properties across Canada | Globalnews.ca A program calculating wildfire risks for properties is available. It hopes to keep Canadians informed on the effects of the increasing fire possibility in their area.

CANADA: “The WildfireScore Consumer App uses information similar to that used to calculate insurance premiums and provides the risk on a scale of one to five.” globalnews.ca/news/1174946... - Global News

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1 week ago

N.S. to have fixed-wing water bombers staying in the province this year Nova Scotia is expected to have some fixed-wing water bombers in the province over the wildfire season to add to its current fleet. Scott Tingley, manager of forest protection with the Department of N...

“Nova Scotia is expected to have some fixed-wing water bombers in the province over the wildfire season to add to its current fleet.” halifax.citynews.ca/2026/03/20/n... - @citynewshalifax.bsky.social

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1 week ago

N.S. wildfire season begins Nova Scotia’s wildfire season is officially underway.

NOVA SCOTIA: “Nova Scotia’s wildfire season is officially underway.” www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/vid... - CTV News Atlantic

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2 months ago

Report gives Annapolis County good marks for wildfire response A new report says the Municipality of Annapolis County's response to last summer's destructive Long Lake wildfire was very good, but there are areas for improvement. The wildfire began in August and c...

NOVA SCOTIA: “Report gives Annapolis County good marks for wildfire response” www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - CBC News

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2 months ago

CTV National News: Record summer drought scorches Nova Scotia, fuels fires and crop losses Paul Hollingsworth says a dry summer in Nova Scotia sparked wildfires, hurt farmers, and cut blueberry yields by half, raising prices and long-term concerns.

ICYMI, NOVA SCOTIA: “CTV National News: Record summer drought scorches Nova Scotia, fuels fires and crop losses” www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1... - CTV National News

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3 months ago

94-year-old woman still homeless after Long Lake wildfire | CBC News Ruth Manuel says she wants to return home to West Dalhousie after the home she shared with her son and his partner was destroyed in the Long Lake wildfire. The fire razed 20 homes and 11 outbuildings.

NOVA SCOTIA: “94-year-old woman still homeless after Long Lake wildfire” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia

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4 months ago

A damaged memorial cross rescued from the Long Lake wildfire is back where it belongs | CBC News A Second World War memorial that was saved from a wildfire in West Dalhousie, N.S., has been returned to the site in time for Remembrance Day.

WEST DALHOUSIE, NOVA SCOTIA: “A Second World War memorial that was saved from a wildfire in West Dalhousie, N.S., has been returned to the site in time for Remembrance Day.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia

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4 months ago

Fire that grew to become part of Nova Scotia’s largest wildfire started on this man’s property | CBC News Court documents from last month’s sentencing of Dalton Stewart, who was charged under the Forests Act, revealed the fire was set on land owned by Mervyn Perry. Perry says it will take years for his la...

“Fire that grew to become part of Nova Scotia’s largest wildfire started on this man’s property” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia

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5 months ago

CTV National News: Calls for action to protect Canadians against wildfires Groups are calling on the federal government to take more action to prevent and combat wildfires. Andrew Johnson reports.

“CTV National News: Calls for action to protect Canadians against wildfires” www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1... - CTV National News

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5 months ago

Addressing wildfire risk ‘top of mind’ for some N.S. woodlots owners after devastating fires | CBC News The Western Woodlot Services Cooperative organized a wildfire prevention conference in Bridgewater, N.S., on Saturday, where dozens of owners showed up to hear about what role they can play in decreas...

NOVA SCOTIA: “Addressing wildfire risk ‘top of mind’ for some N.S. woodlots owners after devastating fires” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia

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5 months ago

Wildfire fighters, evacuees call on feds to restore funds for equipment and training OTTAWA — When Jennifer Saulnier fled her home with her dog in Tantallon, N.S., in May 2023, her phone started buzzing as she sat in stalled traffic. Her home monitoring system alerted her first to a w...

“Wildfire fighters, evacuees call on feds to restore funds for equipment and training” www.sootoday.com/national-new... via SooToday.com

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5 months ago

‘Wall of water': How sprinklers are saving homes from wildfires | CBC News As two major wildfires raged in Nova Scotia, hundreds of sprinklers were hard at work protecting homes and critical infrastructure. The operations were so effective that the province is buying more.

NOVA SCOTIA: “At Lake George, 600 sprinklers of various designs were employed. It took about five days to set up and weeks of labour to keep running.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia

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5 months ago

Scientist says climate change driving Atlantic Canada’s wildfires but forests could be managed better Atlantic Canada’s wildfires are growing and scientists say the combination of climate change and regional forest management are making things worse.

“Scientist says climate change driving Atlantic Canada’s wildfires but forests could be managed better” www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art... - @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social

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5 months ago

Man fined $25K for starting Nova Scotia's largest wildfire in history The Barrington Lake wildfire destroyed thousands of hectares of land and flattened homes as it raged in the summer of 2023. The person found responsible for starting the blaze that caused widespread d...

NOVA SCOTIA: “The Barrington Lake wildfire destroyed thousands of hectares of land and flattened homes as it raged in the summer of 2023.” halifax.citynews.ca/2025/10/17/m... - @citynewshalifax.bsky.social

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5 months ago

Man charged in Nova Scotia's largest wildfire fined $25K Dalton Stewart, 23, chose not to speak when he was handed the sentence Thursday in Barrington provincial court. Gareth Hampshire has the story.

ICYMI: “Man charged in Nova Scotia's largest wildfire fined $25K” www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - CBC News

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5 months ago

$25K fine will not undo damage of massive N.S. wildfire, says judge as man sentenced | CBC News Dalton Stewart, 23, chose not to speak when he was handed the sentence Thursday in Barrington provincial court.

NOVA SCOTIA: “The man charged after an investigation into the largest wildfire in Nova Scotia history has been fined $25,000.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia

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5 months ago

Suivez la progression des feux de forêt au Canada Après deux étés dévastateurs, le Canada entame une nouvelle saison des feux de forêt. Plus de 23 millions d’hectares ont brûlé ces deux dernières années.

“Suivez la progression des feux de forêt au Canada” ici.radio-canada.ca/info/feux-de... - @iciradiocanada.bsky.social

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5 months ago

Learning lessons from Canada’s wildfire season | Globalnews.ca Governments and non-profit groups are taking time to review this year's wildfire season and the challenges posed by evacuating tens of thousands of people.

“Learning lessons from Canada’s wildfire season” globalnews.ca/news/1147529... - Global News

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5 months ago

N.S. wildfire under control, not expected to grow after 2 weeks of dry, windy weather AYLESFORD — A Nova Scotia wildfire is under control after nearly two weeks of mainly dry and windy weather.

“AYLESFORD — A Nova Scotia wildfire is under control after nearly two weeks of mainly dry and windy weather.” ca.news.yahoo.com/n-wildfire-u... - @yahoocanada.bsky.social

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5 months ago

Lake George wildfire under control: DNR The Lake George wildfire is not expected to grow past 288 hectares and is now said to be under control.

NOVA SCOTIA: “Lake George wildfire under control: DNR” halifax.citynews.ca/2025/10/11/l... - @citynewshalifax.bsky.social

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5 months ago

N.S. wildfire evacuees in Kings County being allowed home Residents displaced because of a wildfire in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley are allowed to go home on Thursday.

“Residents displaced because of a wildfire in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley are allowed to go home on Thursday.” ca.news.yahoo.com/n-wildfire-e... - @yahoocanada.bsky.social

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5 months ago

All Evacuees of Lake George Wildfire Can Return Home; Fire Status Changed to Held

NOVA SCOTIA: “All Evacuees of Lake George Wildfire Can Return Home; Fire Status Changed to Held” news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0... - Government of Nova Scotia

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5 months ago

Nova Scotia offers up to $3,000 to wildfire evacuees in Kings County AYLESFORD - The Nova Scotia government is offering financial support to Kings County residents who have been forced to evacuate their homes because of the wildfire near Lake George.

ICYMI: “Nova Scotia offers up to $3,000 to wildfire evacuees in Kings County” www.thestar.com/news/canada/... via @thestar.com

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5 months ago

Nova Scotia offers emergency financial support for Lake George wildfire evacuees - Halifax | Globalnews.ca The province says 353 properties have been evacuated due to the wildfire in Kings County. Funding will be given to those with proof of residency within the evacuation zone area.

“Nova Scotia has announced emergency financial support for residents in Kings County who have been evacuated because of the ongoing Lake George wildfire.” globalnews.ca/news/1146790... - Global News

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5 months ago

N.S. government launches financial support program for Lake George wildfire evacuees The Nova Scotia government is launching a financial support program for evacuees from the Lake George wildfire, which is still raging out of control Tuesday.

“The Nova Scotia government is launching a financial support program for evacuees from the Lake George wildfire, which is still raging out of control Tuesday.” www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov... - @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social

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5 months ago

Officials ask people to 'stay the heck out' of evacuation zones near Lake George wildfire | CBC News The mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings is calling for people to stop entering wildfire evacuation zones on all-terrain vehicles. The Lake George wildfire remains uncontrolled and has cau...

NOVA SCOTIA: “Officials ask people to 'stay the heck out' of evacuation zones near Lake George wildfire” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia

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5 months ago

N.S. wildfire out of control at 2.85 square km | Globalnews.ca The wildfire in Lake George, Nova Scotia, is still considered out of control, and has grown in dry, windy conditions, despite containment efforts.

ICYMI: “AYLESFORD – The wildfire in Lake George, Nova Scotia, is still considered out of control, and has grown.” globalnews.ca/news/1146542... - Global News

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5 months ago

Evacuees from Lake George wildfire 'feeling desperate,' says Kings County mayor | CBC News The mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings says these are hard days for people displaced by the Lake George wildfire. An update from the Kings County Emergency Coordination Centre on Sunday ...

NOVA SCOTIA, ICYMI: “Evacuees from Lake George wildfire 'feeling desperate,' says Kings County mayor” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia

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5 months ago

‘Concerned for our homes’: Lake George wildfire in Kings County, N.S., grows Sunday The Lake George wildfire in Kings County, N.S., has now been burning for more than one week, and it continues to grow.

NOVA SCOTIA: “The Lake George wildfire in Kings County, N.S., has now been burning for more than one week, and it continues to grow.” www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov... - @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social

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5 months ago

Lake George wildfire in Kings County, N.S., grows Saturday The Lake George wildfire in Kings County, N.S., is still out of control Saturday.

ICYMI, NOVA SCOTIA: “The Lake George wildfire in Kings County, N.S., is still out of control Saturday.” www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov... - @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social

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