SANDY BAY, Sask. – The leadership of a Saskatchewan First Nation has called for help and says the province is failing to act hours after issuing an evacuation order for Sandy Bay, Sask. due to an escalating wildfire. A statement…The post Saskatchewan First Nation calls for help after community evacuated due to wildfire appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Author: maitken
Ontario Science Centre staff to host activities at Toronto Zoo and the CNE this week
The Ontario Science Centre says it will deploy teams at locations and events across the city this week, including the Toronto Zoo and the Canadian National Exhibition.
Thundershowers to bring moisture to fire-weary regions of British Columbia
The BC Wildfire Service says thundershowers are expected to bring some much-needed moisture to areas of the province where hundreds of fires are burning, including a destructive blaze in the Kootenays.
‘Consistency’: TDSB salutes three Grade 12 students who averaged more than 99.5 per cent
The Toronto District School Board this week revealed the three graduating Grade 12 students who scored the top averages across all public high schools in the city for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Sask. First Nation says public safety agency dragging its heels on fire response
The leadership of a Saskatchewan First Nation is calling for immediate action hours after issuing a general evacuation order due to an encroaching wildfire.
Chatham-Kent council reallocates $2.1M surplus to housing, other needs
Chatham-Kent council has approved reallocating a $2.1-million operating surplus to various municipal needs.
Auston Matthews expected to be named next Leafs captain today
The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to hand the captain’s “C” to superstar centre Auston Matthews.
Blue jays outfielder George Springer loses temper after being ejected in 7th inning
George Springer knew he was going to be ejected for arguing after a replay call. That didn’t stop the Toronto Blue Jays outfielder from showing his frustration.
Police shoot suspect with ‘less-lethal’ round, IIO investigating incident
RCMP say a man was shot with a rubber bullet Monday as officers responded to reports of a stabbing in Penticton. They later found the 911 call had been made by the man himself.
Air Canada must pay spouses more than $500 each for cancelled flight, B.C. tribunal rules
B.C.’s small claims tribunal has awarded more than $1,000 to a couple whose arrival in Vancouver was delayed by more than four hours due to a cancelled flight from Montreal.