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Author: Sebastian Leck
Publication Date: August 10, 2026 - 06:19

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Morning Update: Thousands flee B.C. wildfire

August 10, 2026

Good morning. Ottawa says it’s assisting B.C. after wildfires forced the province to declare a state of emergency and evacuate several communities. More of that below, along with the latest from the Middle East and the Tour de France Femmes.



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