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ICYMI, IRAN: “A wildfire burning for more than a week in drought-stricken Iran has razed portions of the ancient Hyrcanian Forests, a UNESCO World Heritage site home to many endangered species.” www.seattletimes.com/nation-world... - The Seattle Times

#HyrcanianForests #Iran #UNESCO #Wildfires
Fire Threatens Iran’s Ancient Forest, a World Heritage Site
A wildfire burning for more than a week in drought-stricken Iran has razed portions of the ancient Hyrcanian Forests, a UNESCO World Heritage site home to many endangered species.
www.seattletimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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“The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall notice for YOP drinkable yogurt due to the presence of pieces of plastic.” toronto.citynews.ca/2025/11/23/y... - @citynewstoronto.bsky.social

#Canada #FoodRecall #FoodSafety #Recall #Yogurt
YOP drinkable yogurt recalled due to pieces of plastic: CFIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for YOP drinkable yogurt due to the presence of pieces of plastic.
toronto.citynews.ca
November 24, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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NORTH VANCOUVER: “A brief break from downpour has enabled the search for an 84-year-old hiker to resume, one week after he first went missing on North Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

#BCNews #MissingPerson #NorthVan
Search resumes for elderly hiker missing on North Vancouver mountain
A brief break from downpour has enabled the search for an 84-year-old hiker to resume, one week after he first went missing on North Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 24, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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AUSTRALIA: “After making landfall on the Cobourg Peninsula and Melville Island, Tropical Cyclone Fina is expected to make landfall again on the Kimberley coast, near King George River, on November 24, 2025.” travel.gc.ca/destinations... - Government of Canada

#Australia #TropicalCycloneFina
Travel advice and advisories for Australia
Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada
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November 24, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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BELLA COOLA: “An update from B.C. Conservation Officer Service on Sunday said the search around Bella Coola for the female and two young bears includes an RCMP aircraft with thermal imaging cameras.” www.timescolonist.com/national-new... - @timescolonist.bsky.social

#BCNews #BearAttack #BellaCoola
Teams work through the night in search of bear after B.C. attack
Teams of British Columbia conservation officers rotated throughout the night to search for a grizzly bear responsible for attacking an elementary school group. An update from B.C.
www.timescolonist.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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“A search stretched into its second day on Sunday for a man who was swept into the Pacific Ocean by a wave at the same California state park where a father and his 7-year-old daughter died under similar circumstances a week ago, authorities said.” abcnews.go.com/US/wave-drag... - ABC News

#BigSur
Wave drags man into ocean at same park where a father and daughter died days earlier
A search-and-recovery operation stretched into its second day on Sunday for a man who was swept into the Pacific Ocean.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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“Wildfire statistics in both California and Canada reflect this year’s finicky rainfall patterns across North America” www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat... - @weathernetwork.bsky.social

#AtmosphericRiver #CAFire #California #Canada #Drought #LosAngeles #Wildfires
As Canada’s drought grows, rains keep dousing California - The Weather Network
Wildfire statistics in both California and Canada reflect this year’s finicky rainfall patterns across North America
www.theweathernetwork.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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ICYMI: “The B.C. Coroners Service is investigating two deaths in Chemainus on Vancouver Island.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

#BCNews #Chemainus #Forestry #VancouverIsland
2 deaths in Chemainus, B.C., under investigation | CBC News
The B.C. Coroners Service is investigating two deaths in Chemainus, B.C. On Friday, a forestry company's office in an industrial area was behind police tape.
www.cbc.ca
November 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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“Nanaimo RCMP warn of fake Red Cross canvassers after new reports of door-to-door scam” cheknews.ca/nanaimo-rcmp... - @cheknews.ca

#BCNews #Nanaimo #VancouverIsland
Nanaimo RCMP warn of fake Red Cross canvassers after new reports of door-to-door scam
Nanaimo RCMP is warning residents to be on alert after receiving new reports of people posing as Canadian Red Cross canvassers asking for donations.
cheknews.ca
November 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA: “Regional: Coastal Conservancy Awards Over $7.3M In Wildfire, Habitat And Trail Projects Across Nor Cal” www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea... - @sfgate.com

#BayArea #CAFire #EsselenTribe #HumboldtCounty #LakeCounty #MendocinoCounty #MontereyCounty #SantaCruzCounty #Wildfires
Regional: Coastal Conservancy Awards Over $7.3M In Wildfire, Habitat And Trail Projects Across Nor Cal
Bay City News
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November 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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BELLA COOLA: “Conservation officers have since said they believe a mother bear with two cubs was likely involved in an attack.” cheknews.ca/officers-sea... - @cheknews.ca

#BCNews #BearAttack #BellaCoola #Wildlife
Officers search for bear after for B.C. attack, nation fundraising for victims
British Columbia conservation officers are continuing to look for the grizzly bear responsible for attacking an elementary school group, as the First Nation has starting raising money to support those...
cheknews.ca
November 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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“Prime Minister Mark Carney says discussions between the federal and Alberta governments on a potential oil pipeline to British Columbia’s northern coast are ongoing…” globalnews.ca/news/1153956... - Global News

#ABLeg #BCNews #BCPoli #Environment #Kitimat #OilAndGas #PrinceRupert
Carney says ‘constructive’ talks ongoing with Alberta about oil pipeline | Globalnews.ca
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday addressed speculation about whether an agreement is close for a new pipeline between Alberta and B.C.'s northern coast.
globalnews.ca
November 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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DENARE BEACH, SASKATCHEWAN: “Crafters in northern Manitoba, Sask. make quilts for Denare Beach families who lost homes to wildfire” ca.news.yahoo.com/crafters-nor... - @yahoocanada.bsky.social

#DenareBeach #Saskatchewan #SKFire #Wildfires
Crafters in northern Manitoba, Sask. make quilts for Denare Beach families who lost homes to wildfire
A group of crafters in northern Manitoba have been making and collecting dozens of quilts to help bring warmth and comfort to hundreds of neighbours who lost their homes to this year's wildfire across...
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November 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: “Anchorage rewrites wildfire protection plan for the first time since 2007” www.adn.com/alaska-news/... - @adn.com

#AKFire #Alaska #Anchorage #Wildfires
Anchorage rewrites wildfire protection plan for the first time since 2007
A public comment period is open until Nov. 30.
www.adn.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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SOUTH KOREA: “A wildfire in the eastern county of Yangyang was completely extinguished Sunday, some 16 hours after it began, firefighting officials said.” www.koreaherald.com/article/1062... - The Korea Herald

#SouthKorea #Wildfires #Yangyang
Wildfire in Yangyang completely extinguished
A wildfire in the eastern county of Yangyang was completely extinguished Sunday, some 16 hours after it began, firefighting officials said. The fire broke out o
www.koreaherald.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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BELLA COOLA: “Three bears — a grizzly sow and two cubs — were “likely” involved in the attack on a school group in Bella Coola, B.C., according to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS).” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

#BCNews #BearAttack #BellaCoola #Wildlife
Conservation officers now searching for 3 grizzlies after attack on school group in B.C. | CBC News
Conservation officers in Bella Coola, B.C., are now trying to capture three grizzly bears after an attack on a group of school children who were out on a field trip Thursday afternoon.
www.cbc.ca
November 23, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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CASTLEGAR: “Castlegar councillor questions CPR’s absence from wildfire plan” www.mykootenaynow.com/69905/news/f... via My Kootenay Now

#BCWildfire #Castlegar #CPKC #Railways #Wildfires
Castlegar councillor questions CPR's absence from wildfire plan : My Kootenay Now
My Kootenay Now delivers the latest local news, events, contests, and radio features from across the Kootenays in BC.
www.mykootenaynow.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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NOVA SCOTIA: “Rampant copper thefts have led to blackouts in N.S., police say” www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic... - CTV News

#NovaScotia #PowerOutages
Rampant copper thefts have led to blackouts in N.S., police say
According to the RCMP, recent copper wire theft has resulted in numerous power outages, including disruptions in Wi-Fi and telephone service, which meant some 911 calls could not be placed.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 23, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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ONTARIO: “Growing urban wildfire risk spurs Ontario NDP bill” www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/n... - @nationalobserver.com

#ONFire #ONPoli #Wildfires #WildlandUrbanInterface #WUI
Growing urban wildfire risk spurs Ontario NDP bill
On Thursday, the party introduced legislation to address the rising threat of fires that could jump from nearby natural areas into metropolitan centres.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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BELLA COOLA: “The hunt continues for a grizzly bear that badly injured four people in a sudden and vicious attack on a school group on B.C.’s Central Coast Thursday afternoon.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

#BCNews #BearAttack #BellaCoola #Wildlife
‘Such a traumatic event’: B.C. community still reeling from grizzly attack
The hunt continues for a grizzly bear that badly injured four people in a sudden and vicious attack on a school group on B.C.’s Central Coast Thursday afternoon.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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KELOWNA: “Wildfire mitigation work is resuming across Dilworth Mountain Park this winter and Kelowna residents can expect to see smoke from the area into early 2026.” www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/... - KelownaNow

#BCWildfire #Kelowna #Wildfires
Wildfire mitigation work resumes on Dilworth Mountain
Wildfire mitigation work is resuming across Dilworth Mountain Park this winter and Kelowna residents can expect to see smoke from the area into early.
www.kelownanow.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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NOVA SCOTIA: “West Hants didn't need its water contingency plan this year, but it is better prepared for future droughts” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia

#Drought #NovaScotia #Water #WestHants
West Hants didn't need its water contingency plan this year, but it is better prepared for future droughts | CBC News
West Hants had a plan to deal with the effects of this summer's drought. While it didn't need it this year, the municipality is better prepared for future droughts.
www.cbc.ca
November 23, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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BELLA COOLA: “In the wake of Bella Coola bear attack, some call for B.C. to revisit ban on grizzly hunt” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

#BCNews #BearAttack #BellaCoola #Wildlife
In the wake of Bella Coola attack, calls for B.C. to revisit grizzly hunt ban | CBC News
Following an attack on a school group on British Columbia’s Central Coast, the B.C. Wildlife Federation is calling on the province to consider lifting the ban on hunting grizzly bears — but not everyo...
www.cbc.ca
November 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Washington State resident dies in first confirmed H5N5 bird flu case, health department says reut.rs/43LwLI9
Washington State resident dies in first confirmed H5N5 bird flu case, health department says
A Washington State resident receiving treatment for H5N5 avian influenza died on Friday, the state's health department said, in the first confirmed human case of this variant globally.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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“As B.C. moves into colder seasonal weather, people are encouraged to prepare for low temperatures, snowfall and storms this winter.” cheknews.ca/bundle-up-b-... - @cheknews.ca

#BCNews #BCSnow #BCStorm #EmergencyPreparedness #PowerOutages
Bundle up, B.C. : Province calls for winter prep as cold moves in
As B.C. moves into colder seasonal weather, people are encouraged to prepare for low temperatures, snowfall and storms this winter.
cheknews.ca
November 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM