Wildfire activity low so far — but a hot and dry summer could change that, officials warn
The start to the 2026 wildfire season has been slow with the number of fires raging across the country well below average, but government officials warn that as the summer progresses there's a risk things could get much worse.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/wildfire-forcast-slow-start-still-risks-9.7215220?cmp=rss

How bad will wildfires get this year? Officials set to share outlook
The outlook comes after years of intense wildfires with the 2025 wildfire season being Canada’s second-worst on record, with nearly 90,000 kilometres consumed as of September 2025.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11869858/canada-2026-wildfire-outlook/

Batteries keep catching fire all over Toronto and it's a serious problem
Batteries are catching fire across Toronto, and officials are warning that the problem is getting worse.This week alone, Toronto has seen a string of three separate fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, prompting renewed warnings from Toronto Fire Services about the growing danger posed by the devices.Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop said these fires ...
https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/05/lithium-ion-battery-fires-toronto/

Mock hanging of Trump, Netanyahu sparks outrage from politicians, community groups
Video of the incident, which took place during a pro-Palestinian protest, circulated on social media and prompted criticism from city officials and community groups.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11865072/mock-hanging-trump-netanyahu-montreal/

California officials say potential crack on overheated chemical tank could lower risk
Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Wayhowe Huang said officials will be continuing to evaluate the tank on Sunday after emergency crews spotted the potential crack overnight. As of Sunday morning, he said it does not appear that any of the highly volatile chemicals in the tank have leaked.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/overheated-chemical-tank-california-crack-evacuations-9.7210539?cmp=rss

A patient in Berlin battling Ebola appears to be recovering well, according to Leif Erik Sander, Director of the Clinic for Infectious Diseases and Intensive Ca... https://news.osna.fm/?p=48021 | #news #antiviral #healthcare #officials #positive

As rare Ebola virus spreads in Congo, residents say 'nobody knows whether they are safe'
As health officials scramble to respond to a virus that has spread undetected for weeks, or possibly months, people in Congo are gripped with fear.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/ebola-congo-residents-9.7206098?cmp=rss

As rare Ebola virus spreads in Congo, residents say 'nobody knows whether they are safe'
As health officials scramble to respond to a virus that has spread undetected for weeks, or possibly months, people in Congo are gripped with fear.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/ebola-congo-residents-9.7206098?cmp=rss