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The Ford government has unveiled new incentives for staff in its wildland forest firefighting program as Ontario braces for a potentially intense wildfire season. Minister of Natural Resources Graydon Smith announced $5 million to “attract, retain and recognize” forest firefighters ahead of the official start of the forest fire season …
Read More »Ontario adds $20.5M in funding to fight wildfires, including for training and drones
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 12, 2023 12:54 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s natural resources and forestry minister says the government will spend an additional $20.5 million over three years to help fight wildfires. Graydon Smith, making an announcement in Timmins, Ont., says …
Read More »Ontario, Quebec wildfire efforts unlikely to be helped by rainy weather
Mother Nature may offer a brief reprieve to smoky conditions in some areas out west this week, but likely won’t offer too much help in fighting wildfires in eastern Canada. In a briefing Monday morning, Environment Canada meteorologist Gerald Cheng told reporters that while some rain would be seen in …
Read More »Nearly 70 wildfires burning across Ontario, 26 not under control
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 12, 2023 3:13 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources says there are 68 wildfires burning across the north of the province. A spokesperson says 26 of those fires are not under control, 18 are under …
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