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Publication Date: August 1, 2026 - 13:27
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Cold front could escalate B.C. wildfires ahead of August long weekend
August 1, 2026
Strong winds and dry thunderstorms are expected to worsen wildfire conditions across southern B.C this long weekend, as more than 1,800 properties remain under evacuation orders.
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A one-year-old male grizzly bear escaped its enclosure at the Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo on Sunday morning, zoo officials have confirmed.
August 16, 2026 - 23:16 | Craig Momney | Global News - Canada
One-year-old grizzly bear Fitz escaped his enclosure at the Calgary Zoo Sunday morning. The zoo says the bear was safely returned to his enclosure.
August 16, 2026 - 20:56 | | CBC News - Canada
Ottawa firefighters conducted an unusual rescue operation on Sunday afternoon when they worked to free a 27-year-old woman who was trapped in the mud at Rebecca Pond in Kanata. Read More
August 16, 2026 - 20:02 | Doug Menary | Ottawa Citizen
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