AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildfire crisis in northern Ontario: Premier Doug Ford toured Thunder Bay as evacuations and rescues continue, with about 191 active fires across the region and dozens still not under control; Ford again urged people not to return to camps or homes while evacuees fill hotels. B.C. lightning-driven fire surge: British Columbia’s wildfire tally jumped past 100 as thousands of lightning strikes sparked new blazes; about two-thirds are out of control and evacuations/alerts are rising, including on Vancouver Island. Air quality and storms in Ontario: Environment Canada lifted tornado alerts for parts of southern Ontario but kept a severe thunderstorm watch for Toronto; officials say rain could briefly ease wildfire smoke, though hazardous conditions may return later. Public health watch: Toronto mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus, following similar positives in York and Halton. Community fundraising: Manitoba’s Lemonade Stands for Hope campaign is drawing hundreds of kids and raising money for CancerCare Manitoba, while Alberta’s Enbridge Tour for Cancer hit a record $12.5M with 2,300+ cyclists. Sports: Vancouver Bandits pulled off the biggest comeback in franchise history to beat Montreal 93-92 and clinch a playoff spot.
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