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Published on 11:15 GMT

Robotic dogs, drones and microsatellites could be the future of fighting wildfires

Rather than manned fire towers, strings of low-orbit microsatellites will scour every inch of the Earth’s surface for signs of fire. Instead of aerial water bombers, swarms of heavy-lift drones will douse flames with chemical retardants. And in place of …

Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral
Published on 12:22 GMT

California builders say few alternatives to Canadian timber exist, amid tariff threat

California homebuilders say they have few options but to keep buying Canadian lumber, even if it's hit with 25 per cent tariffs, as they rebuild thousands of homes destroyed by devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Dan Dunmoyer, president of the …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on 00:48 GMT

Training course open for prospective evacuation volunteers ahead of Fort St. John wildfire season

Fort St. John is just two months away from recruiting Emergency Support Services volunteers for the 2025 wildfire season. An aerial view of the Parker Lake wildfire that saw Fort Nelson evacuated in May of 2024. (BC WIldfire Service) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — …

Source: Energeticcity.ca - Neutral
Published on Feb 5, 2025

Trump’s Threat Unsettles Canada

Reason prevailed when Donald Trump, on February 3, pressed the pause button and postponed the imposition of hefty US tariffs on Canadian and Mexican exports. Temporarily, at least, he thereby averted a nasty trade war that would be damaging to all three …

Source: The Times of Israel - Neutral
Published on Feb 5, 2025

Peavey Mart closes across Canada

The announcement of Peavey Mart closing spread like wildfire when the franchise first announced it was closing operations only in certain parts of Canada. That quickly changed into the franchise closing its doors permanently and leaving Swan River with …

Source: Opasquia Times - Label Pending
Published on Feb 5, 2025

California builders say few alternatives to Canadian timber, despite tariff threat

California homebuilders say they have few options but to keep buying Canadian lumber, even if it's hit with 25 per cent tariffs, as they rebuild thousands of homes destroyed by devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. California homebuilders say they have …

Source: Richmond News - Label Pending
Published on Feb 5, 2025

From Tariffs to Tech to Union Busting: Canada’s Sovereignty Under Siege

Are Quebec Amazon Warehouse Closures akin to Union Busting? In a move that has sent shockwaves through Quebec’s labor community, Amazon recently announced the closure of all seven of its warehouses in the province, resulting in the loss of approximately 1, …

Source: Seaway News - Label Pending
Published on Feb 5, 2025

Rebuild update: Jasper businesses receive recovery grants post-wildfire

Community Futures West Yellowhead (CFWY) is reminding Jasper businesses to apply for non-repayable funding to support their reopening and recovery following last summer’s wildfire. More than 120 eligible businesses in Jasper or Jasper National Park have …

Source: Canadian Underwriter - Label Pending
Published on Feb 5, 2025

Inside the claims industry’s response to Canada’s costliest summer

Claims professionals worked around the clock this summer and beyond to handle record-breaking claims volume from the wildfires, hailstorms, and floods that wreaked havoc across Canada in July and August. A concerted effort to automate and triage claims, …

Source: Canadian Underwriter - Label Pending
Published on Feb 5, 2025

California looks to Canadian timber to help rebuild after wildfires

Article content Dan Dunmoyer, president of the California Building Industry Association, says “there aren’t really alternatives” to Canadian lumber used for homebuilding in the state because about 80 per cent of Californian land is owned by federal or …

Source: Financial Post - Center-right
Published on Feb 5, 2025

What Canada can learn from LA’s wildfires

Los Angeles wildfires could “use up over 30% of the aggregate natural catastrophe budgets set by Europe’s largest reinsurers for 2025,” a new report from Fitch ratings suggests. And those fires, and their aftermath, contain lessons for Canada’s P&C …

Source: Canadian Underwriter - Label Pending
Published on Feb 5, 2025

Parks Canada slashed fire budget before devastating Jasper wildfire

Parks Canada cut its wildfire risk reduction budget by 23% the year before a devastating blaze destroyed 358 buildings in Jasper, and left 40% of residents homeless, according to an internal report. Blacklock's Reporter says despite claims of investing …

Source: Western Standard - Right-wing
Published on Feb 5, 2025

Alberta government to change election rules for residents displaced by Jasper wildfire

The Alberta government says it will be amending election rules to ensure displaced residents of Jasper will still be allowed to vote and run in the upcoming municipal election. A devastating wildfire last summer uprooted more than 600 families as more than …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Feb 5, 2025

California looks to Canadian timber to help in fire rebuild, despite tariff threat

SACRAMENTO — California homebuilders say they will have few options but to keep buying Canadian lumber even if it's hit with 25 per cent tariffs as they rebuild thousands of homes destroyed by devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Dan Dunmoyer, …

Source: Alberta Prime Times - Label Pending
Published on Feb 5, 2025

Jasper residents displaced by wildfire ‘fully eligible to vote and run’ in fall municipal election

All Jasper residents who were temporarily displaced by last summer’s fast-moving, devastating wildfire will be able to vote and campaign for office in Jasper this upcoming municipal election. That’s the message from Alberta Minister of Municipal Affairs …

Source: Edmonton City News - Label Pending
Published on Feb 5, 2025

Tensions at 'all-time high' between Canada, U.S.; poli-sci professor

Tensions are at an all-time high between Canada and the United States. The threat of 25 percent tariffs remains after President Donald Trump delayed them until March. Political scientist Dr. Asa McKercher says it’s created some anger among Canadians. “ …

Source: CJLS - Massachusetts - Label Pending
Published on Feb 5, 2025

To save Canada, we need a stronger federal government

It’s not clear yet whether the 30-day delay announced by Donald Trump on his promised tariffs on Canada is a stay of economic execution or merely its postponement. The pause will give Canadian leaders time to negotiate what Trump has called a “final …

Source: Canada's National Observer - Left-wing
Published on Feb 5, 2025

Parks Canada procuring 300 housing units for Jasper by mid-February

"We are moving forward with Parks Canada to procure a number of housing units to be brought both in the town of Jasper for the four serviced sites as well as out at Marmot Meadows." Parks Canada is providing 100 duplex trailers and 120 dorm-style …

Source: Western Wheel - Label Pending
Published on Feb 5, 2025

U.S. and Canada property valuation: Climate risk impacts and implications

Property values: Impact and implications U.S. property values are increasingly affected by severe climate events. Common flood areas — mostly in coastal states like Florida or Texas — face rising insurance costs and declining market values. Properties in …

Source: Housing Wire - Neutral

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 23:23 GMT

PlanetBids Launches Disaster Recovery Bids to Aid Southern California Agencies Affected by Wildfires

PlanetBids' announces Disaster Recovery Bids to support recovery and rebuilding efforts for Southern California communities affected by the recent wildfires. STUDIO CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response …

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Iconic Female Items of ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Hit Propstore’s Auction Block, Funds to Support LA Wildfires

Movie fans and collectors have the chance to own authentic props and costumes from the female stars who defined Blade Runner 2049 in an upcoming online auction LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Propstore – …

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 02:13 GMT

Returning Home after the LA County Wildfires

LOS ANGELES – As more Eaton Canyon and Pacific Palisades neighborhoods impacted by Los Angeles County wildfires open to residents, city and county officials caution that these areas are still dangerous, due to considerable risks remaining from waste, …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 12:30 GMT

California Wildfires Could Be Stopped with "Natural Fire Hydrants"

AquaterreX Introduces Game-Changing Solution Using Deep Seated Water Technology ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AquaterreX has unveiled an innovative approach to combating California wildfires by …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 22:07 GMT

Press Release: Federal, State and Local Agencies Come Together to Speed Up Wildfire Recovery with New Temporary ...

Feb. 5, 2025 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) is working with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 22:24 GMT

LA wildfires highlight nation’s insurance crisis as homeowners try to recover lost homes

The [FAIR] plan is a temporary coverage option created by the state as a last resort for homeowners who can’t find private insurance. More Californians are relying on it than ever after several major insurance companies either paused or restricted new …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 17:58 GMT

The Jaime & Blanca Jarrín Foundation and Los Defensores Present the 4th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic to Support ...

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The fourth annual Jaime & Blanca Jarrín Golf Classic, presented by Los Defensores, is on February 10th and is taking place at San Gabriel Country Club. This year, the proceeds raised at the event will …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 16:30 GMT

JBJF and Los Defensores Present the 4th Annual Golf Classic to Support Wildfire Relief Benefiting World Central Kitchen

Legendary broadcaster and MLB Hall-of-Famer Jaime Jarrín brings celebrities and athletes together to raise money for wildfire-affected communities LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fourth annual Jaime …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 23:23 GMT

PlanetBids Launches Disaster Recovery Bids to Aid Southern California Agencies Affected by Wildfires

PlanetBids' announces Disaster Recovery Bids to support recovery and rebuilding efforts for Southern California communities affected by the recent wildfires. STUDIO CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on February 6, 2025 - 07:19 GMT

State, FEMA Approve $9.77 Million to Replace Chestoa Pike Road Bridge

The State of Tennessee and FEMA have approved $9.77 million to replace Unicoi County’s Chestoa Pike Road Bridge which straddles the Nolichucky River and was destroyed when floodwaters from Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late …

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 07:19 GMT

Greene County Awarded $6.2 Million to Replace Poplar Springs Bridge

The State of Tennessee and FEMA have approved $6.2 million to replace Greene County’s Poplar Bridge, which spans the Nolichucky River and was destroyed and submerged in the river when Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September. …

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 07:19 GMT

Carter County Awarded $10.77 Million for Bridges Destroyed by Helene

The State of Tennessee and FEMA have approved $10.77 million for emergency measures and the restoration of two Carter County bridges that cross the Elk River in Elizabethton. Both were destroyed when Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 17:54 GMT

Affinity Group Publishing Spotlights Latest News on Mexico, Canada, China Tariffs

Explore thousands of news articles on global trade tensions, and other trending news, labeled by political bias WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With President Donald Trump's recent announcement of …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 17:18 GMT

Empowering Equality: International Women's Day Gala Honors Inspirational Women and Supports LA Fire Relief Efforts

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Women's Day, which is designated on March 8th, is celebrated worldwide as a day honoring women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on February 5, 2025 - 15:30 GMT

Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) Brings Warmth Globally

Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) Provides Winter Aid to Eight Countries SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the harsh winter season exacerbates challenges for families worldwide, particularly those …

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 02:13 GMT

Reminder: Rental Requirement Begins March 1st for Direct Housing Participants

LAHAINA, Maui – Wildfire survivors currently in FEMA’s Direct Housing Program will be required to begin paying rent on March 1, 2025. The rental requirement will be in effect for the remainder of FEMA’s housing assistance program, which has been extended …

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 02:13 GMT

Returning Home after the LA County Wildfires

LOS ANGELES – As more Eaton Canyon and Pacific Palisades neighborhoods impacted by Los Angeles County wildfires open to residents, city and county officials caution that these areas are still dangerous, due to considerable risks remaining from waste, …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 12:30 GMT

California Wildfires Could Be Stopped with "Natural Fire Hydrants"

AquaterreX Introduces Game-Changing Solution Using Deep Seated Water Technology ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AquaterreX has unveiled an innovative approach to combating California wildfires by …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Emergency Services ...
Published on February 5, 2025 - 11:55 GMT

Microamp Presents Military-Grade Data Security with Encrypted 5G mmWave Networks

Microamp released a solution brief on how organizations can achieve maximum security without compromising network performance for mission-critical operations. WARSAW, POLAND, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Microamp, in collaboration with …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 08:46 GMT

Almost two thirds of top private equity energy portfolio companies are fossil fuel companies

Private Equity Climate Risks researchers update searchable database of top private equity energy portfolios CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Private Equity Energy Tracker has been updated through January …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 19:25 GMT

Two Days Left for Georgians to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

The deadline is quickly approaching for Georgia survivors of Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4—20. 2024) and Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024) in the counties designated for Individual Assistance to apply federal assistance. The application period to …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 19:25 GMT

Don’t Wait! Friday is the last day to apply for FEMA assistance in Mercer County, W.Va.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Friday is the last day for Mercer County residents to apply for FEMA Assistance if they had damages from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, FEB. 7, 2025. FEMA assistance for …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

ESTHER International and Visa to collaborate on payments solutions for humanitarian aid

New collaboration between ESTHER International and Visa aims to simplify and accelerate humanitarian aid payments for crisis-affected communities. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ESTHER International, the …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Kevin Miller Joins Extech Building Materials as Exterior Products Manager

Industry Veteran Strengthens Extech’s Expertise in Division 7 Solutions EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Extech Building Materials, the Tri-State area’s premier building materials supplier, is proud to …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 22:24 GMT

OPIC Technologies Leads in 3D Livestream Technology: A New Way to Share Live News

OPIC Technologies' 3D livestream tech transforms live news, offering immersive, interactive storytelling that brings audiences closer to the action. ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OPIC Technologies, Inc., …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

FEMA Approves Additional $1.3 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida's Hurricanes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - FEMA has approved an additional $1.3 million to reimburse Florida communities for emergency work after Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby. This includes: $935,244 for Marion County for debris removal (Milton). $118,386 for Hernando …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

FEMA Completes 167 Temporary Homes in Lahaina for Wildfire Survivors

LAHAINA, Maui – A community of 167 brightly colored temporary homes for wildfire survivors was completed this week on a Lahaina hillside where no housing existed a few months ago. The final modular home at the Kilohana group housing site, developed by the …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

FEMA Extends Application Deadline for North Carolinians Affected by Tropical Storm Helene

HICKORY, N.C. – At the request of the state of North Carolina, Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until March 8, 2025, to apply for assistance with FEMA. With the extended deadline, FEMA still strongly urges survivors to apply as soon as possible. …

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