VANCOUVER - A 96-square kilometre wildfire in the Prince George fire centre has prompted an evacuation order by Peace River Regional District. Officials say the West Kiskatinaw River wildfire is burning out of control and poses immediate danger to life safety. Meanwhile, a small but aggressive wildfire on Vancouver Island continues to burn beside the only major highway linking Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet to the rest of British Columbia. Wildfire Service says heavy equipment, helicopters and crews are attacking what is believed to be a human-caused fire. The wildfire service is reporting more than 80 active fires with most burning in the Prince George fire centre, covering north-central and northeastern B.C.

CHUM-FM comes out on top for women 25-54 with a 11.2% share, followed by boom and CHFI-FM at 10.7%. Once again, boom is out in front with men 25-54, posting an 8.7% share followed by CityNews 680 at 8.6%. CHFI-FM tops the list for F18-34 with a 22.0% share, followed by boom with 16.5%. C97.7 is popular with women, taking #1 spot for F25-54, delivering a 10.3 % share. CHMP-FM is also tops with women, taking #1 spot for F25-54 (Franco), delivering a 19.6% share (up from 17.0%).

Air pollution alerts were issued across the United States due to smoke from wildfires that have been burning in Canada for weeks. “If you’re not smelling it, you’re probably in the clear.”</p><h4>Are there effects of repeated smoke inhalation?</h4><p>Research into the effects of repeated short-term exposure to wildfire smoke is limited. Studies have shown reduced and worsening lung function in firefighters exposed to heavy smoke while fighting wildfires, according to the EPA. Some studies have shown also <a href=”https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667278221001073#sec0017″>correlations with wildfire smoke exposure and increases in general mortality, respiratory illness and cancer</a>.</p><p>However, wildfires and wildfire smoke exposure has been shown to cause respiratory issues leading to increased emergency room visits and hospital admissions for respiratory illness in affected areas. Corwin said this is why both people with chronic respiratory illness and healthy people should be careful.</p><p>“Be smart about it.

In demeanour and dialogue, Rory McIlroy sat upon the dais in the RBC Canadian Open media centre Wednesday morning wearing the fatigued look of a man with no more fight in him. “Whether you like it or not, the PIF were going to keep spending money in golf,” McIlroy reasoned. This merger or alliance or sale or whatever one wants to call it has nothing to do with LIV Golf, he said. “I still hate LIV,” McIlroy stated emphatically. This is the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour and the PIF.

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Olivia Chow makes her case to be Toronto's next mayor on Metro MorningToronto mayoral candidate Olivia Chow speaks with reporters after the CBC Toronto debate on June 6, 2023. (Evan Mitsui/CBC - image credit)Olivia Chow made her pitch to Toronto voters in an interview with CBC Radio's Metro Morning Wednesday, saying her mayoralty would be "people-centred" and focused on restoring core services. LISTEN | Olivia Chow on why she should be Toronto's next mayor:Who is Chow? In 2014, Chow resigned her seat on Parliament Hill to run for mayor of Toronto. There are 102 candidates running to be Toronto's next mayor on June 26.

The Alianait Arts Festival, a renowned arts festival held annually in Arctic Canada, announced its 2023 line up on Wednesday. This year’s circumpolar roster includes artists from across northern Canada, as well as Alaska, Greenland and Sweden. “It’s nice to have artists come together from across the North, without boundaries, and create on our Alianait stage,” the festival’s executive director Alannah Johnston said in a phone interview. “We always have up-and-coming artists from Nunavut because we love to showcase that too,” she said. Several performances to be streamedThe festival runs from June 29 – July 2 and tickets go on sale June 8.

Indigo Books and Music Inc. says Frank Clegg, Howard Grosfield, Anne Marie O'Donovan and Chika Stacy Oriuwa are no longer on the company's 11-person board. In a statement, the company indicated that Oriuwa was resigning because of her loss of confidence in board leadership and because of mistreatment. Indigo wishes the departing directors well and thanks each of them for their contributions during their tenure on the Board, the company said. Company founder Heather Reisman, who was replaced as CEO last fall, will retire as executive chair and as a director this August. The company was hit by a cybersecurity incident this spring (new window) which walloped the firm's ability to sell its wares online for several days.

With the Dallas Stars in offseason mode, the team’s leading scorer is trying his hand at another sport. Jason Robertson spent part of his Tuesday with the Rangers, participating in the team’s batting practice before the action against the Cardinals began. In a video posted to Twitter, Robertson can be seen hitting a ball into the infield and practicing his celebratory bat flip. pic.twitter.com/uYUDD72tvs — Texas Rangers (@Rangers) June 6, 2023Robertson then took the mound to toss the ceremonial first pitch, an arching throw that was caught by Nathaniel Lowe. It was a change of pace for Robertson, who has spent the last month battling through the Stanley Cup playoffs with the Stars.

Lala Kent would like to thank her “Vanderpump Rules” co-stars Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss. Since their secret monthslong affair — dubbed “Scandoval” — went public in early March, the Bravo reality show’s heat meter has skyrocketed. First, a primer: “Vanderpump Rules” follows former and current staff of LA restaurants owned by former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Lisa Vanderpump. Sandoval cheated on fellow “VPR” castmate Ariana Madix — the pair had been together for nine years, co-own a home and, this season, Sandoval was filmed making plans to fertilize Madix’s eggs. AP: The “Vanderpump” show really had a resurgence this season, thanks in large part to Scandoval, but Seasons Eight and Nine were kind of lacking.

They have found that impaired waters pose a great risk to the Apsáalooke community. These sources are not tested like the Crow Agency municipal drinking system, so unless an individual pays for water testing, they are unsure of their water quality. ​Little Bighorn River looking toward the Bighorn Bighorn Mountains. The first step on my long journey in water quality started with my undergraduate education at Dartmouth College, where I majored in earth sciences and Native American studies. I saw a need for an understanding of surface water quality especially in Iisaxpúatahcheeaashe Aliakaate, a river that became a familiar friend.

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History has proven that the Taliban burned schools and sprayed poison on schoolgirls, and this group still commits such crimes,” Ali told the Star, speaking in Persian. Shamsia, 12, is in sixth grade at Faizabad school, another school in the same district. Women and girls have been deprived of their most basic rights under the rule of the Taliban, who returned to power in 2021. Women are no longer allowed to study at secondary schools or universities and are barred from visiting parks and sports clubs. In neighbouring Iran, there have been reports in the last three months of more than 1,000 students, mostly schoolgirls, getting sick from poisoning, possibly using toxic gas.

FILE - Chris Licht attends the 16th annual CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute on Dec. 11, 2022, in New York. Chris Licht’s very bad year culminated in a damning magazine profile last week, and just a few days later his tumultuous 13-month tenure was over. AdvertisementThe executive who hired and fired Licht — David Zaslav, the CEO of CNN parent company Warner Bros. Earlier in the year, Licht revamped the network’s morning show, but that proved unsuccessful and led to the firing of longtime personality Don Lemon. Ultimately, Alberta could not get Zaslav to agree to an on-the-record assessment of Licht’s tenure, an ominous sign.