Morning Update: Modernizing Canada’s wildfire response | Unpublished
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Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Andrea Woo
Publication Date: August 27, 2025 - 06:58

Morning Update: Modernizing Canada’s wildfire response

August 27, 2025

Good morning. This summer has brought into focus an important question: How should Canada update its wildfire response in the face of longer, hotter fire seasons? More on that below, plus big bank earnings and a high-profile engagement. But first:

Today’s headlines


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The motorcyclist was first taken to a local hospital but, due to the severity of the injuries, was then airlifted by Ornge aircraft to an Ottawa hospital. The highway was closed, but has since reopened in both directions. Read More
August 27, 2025 - 08:56 | Norman Provencher | Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa's transit services saw a deficit of $6.6 million in the second quarter of this year, according to a report before the city's finance committee on Sept. 2. Read More
August 27, 2025 - 08:52 | Joanne Laucius | Ottawa Citizen
Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel in Fort McMurray Tuesday night drew more approval than pushback, and the Premier insisted Ottawa is the rightful target of much of the criticism coming her way.The panel is gathering feedback for potential referendum questions. Smith has said it also aims to address grievances with the federal government that are inspiring separatist sentiment.
August 27, 2025 - 08:10 | Lisa Johnson | The Globe and Mail