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Video: Hold-over lightning strikes emerge as fires in northwestern Ontario, says MNRF

Aug 21, 2018 05:09PM ● By Editor

A total of 16 new fires were reported on Monday. By Christina Jung · CBC News · August 21, 2018

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One new northwest wildfire brings total burning to 60: MNRF

Aug 20, 2018 08:31PM ● By Editor

Smoke from fires in western Canada, U.S. continues to affect Ontario air quality. From CBC News · August 20, 2018

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'Slow improvement' expected in northwestern Ontario air quality, weather forecasters say

Aug 19, 2018 02:45PM ● By Editor

Western portions of the region under special air quality advisories Sunday. From CBC News · August 19, 2018

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Northwest Ontario Wildfire Update

Aug 19, 2018 08:49AM ● By Editor

There were three new fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the mid-afternoon of the August 18. By NetNewsLedger.com - August 19, 2018

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Video: Join the “EARTH EX” Preparedness Event on August 22

Aug 15, 2018 10:49AM ● By Editor

What would you do when the power goes out for a week or more, as it did during Hurricane Irma in Florida last fall? You won’t be able to heat your home, turn on the water or lights, or charge your cell phone. Media release from Cook County - August 15, 2018

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New fires increase smokey conditions in Thunder Bay as fire crews control Kenora Fire 71

Aug 15, 2018 06:00AM ● By Editor

Three fires near Wabikimi Lake may be contributing to smokey conditions in Thunder Bay. By Christina Jung of CBC News · August 14, 2018

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Fire hazard extends to Red Lake, Sioux Lookout district after heat wave

Aug 14, 2018 11:25AM ● By Editor

A total of 11 fires were reported as of Monday morning. From CBC News · August 13, 2018

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Code RED: What is it and how can it benefit you?

Aug 13, 2018 06:53PM ● By Editor

On July 25, 2018, Boreal Staff Lisa Bauer and Shawn Buckroyd met with Cook County’s Director of Emergency Management & Public Information Valerie Marasco and Jail Administrator/Dispatch Supervisor Ben Hallberg to learn more about CodeRED notifications.

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Significant rise in mosquito "disease danger days" in U.S., report warns

Aug 13, 2018 04:44PM ● By Editor

As global temperatures continue to rise, the number of mosquito "disease danger days" is increasing across much of the United States, representing a greater risk for transmission of mosquito-borne diseases, according to a new report. By ASHLEY WELCH of CBS NEWS - August 13, 2018

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Busy weekend for forest fires in northwest Ontario.

Aug 12, 2018 03:30PM ● By Editor

Smoke from BC, western U.S. fires drifting into region, MNRF says. From CBC News · August 12, 2018

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