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"Future Is Scary": Firefighters Narrate Battle Against Canada Wildfires
Facing grueling conditions worthy of a Dantean hell, up against soaring walls of blistering flames, thousands of firefighters mobilized throughout the Canadian summer. They came out exhausted and worried for the future.
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Meta Faces Criticism in Canada for Blocking News on Facebook Amid Wildfires
Meta is being accused of endangering lives by blocking news links in Canada at a crucial moment. The company on August 1 started blocking the distribution of news links and articles on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. It has been in a virtual showdown with Ottawa over the bill passed in June, but which only takes effect next year.
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Meta Prioritising Profit Over Safety by Blocking Wildfire News, Says Canada PM Justin Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday criticized Meta for blocking domestic news from its platforms, saying the Facebook-parent was prioritizing profit over safety as devastating wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate their homes.
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Canada Requests Meta to Remove Ban on Domestic News From Instagram, Facebook
The Canadian government on Friday demanded that Meta lift a "reckless" ban on domestic news from its platforms to allow people to share information about wildfires in the west of the country. Meta started blocking news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms for all users in Canada this month in response to a new law requiring internet giants to...
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As Canada Faces Its Worst Wildfire, Europe Suffers Too. NASA Releases Pic
The smoke made its way to Europe through the jet stream - strong winds in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
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Canada Wildfire Smoke Detected As Far As Norway: Scientists
The smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada, has reached as far as Norway, as per scientists, CNN reported.
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"Bless Every One Of Them": South African Firefighters Sing, Dance In Canada
A video of a group of firefighters from South Africa singing and dancing in Canada has gone viral. The firefighters have been deployed to the country to help douse the wildfires that have displaced many and burned millions of hectares of land in Cana
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Over 100 Million Affected By Canada Wildfires In North America: 5 Points
At least 100 million people across Canada and the US are facing serious health risks due to the wildfires in Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Canada is living through its "worst wildfire season" in recorded history.
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Canada Issues Evacuation Order After New Wildfire, Potential Ammonia Leak
Canadian emergency officials issued a mandatory evacuation order for parts of Bedford, Nova Scotia, after authorities noted a new wildfire and the potential for an ammonia leak in the area, CBC News reported on Tuesday.
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Wildfire-Sparked Evacuation Orders Lifted At More Canadian Work Camps
Authorities in Canada lifted evacuation orders on Monday for more work camps and oil facilities that had been shuttered when a massive wildfire threatened the nation's energy hub, bringing more good news for companies eager to restart production.
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"Future Is Scary": Firefighters Narrate Battle Against Canada Wildfires
Facing grueling conditions worthy of a Dantean hell, up against soaring walls of blistering flames, thousands of firefighters mobilized throughout the Canadian summer. They came out exhausted and worried for the future.
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Meta Faces Criticism in Canada for Blocking News on Facebook Amid Wildfires
Meta is being accused of endangering lives by blocking news links in Canada at a crucial moment. The company on August 1 started blocking the distribution of news links and articles on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. It has been in a virtual showdown with Ottawa over the bill passed in June, but which only takes effect next year.
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Meta Prioritising Profit Over Safety by Blocking Wildfire News, Says Canada PM Justin Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday criticized Meta for blocking domestic news from its platforms, saying the Facebook-parent was prioritizing profit over safety as devastating wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate their homes.
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Canada Requests Meta to Remove Ban on Domestic News From Instagram, Facebook
The Canadian government on Friday demanded that Meta lift a "reckless" ban on domestic news from its platforms to allow people to share information about wildfires in the west of the country. Meta started blocking news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms for all users in Canada this month in response to a new law requiring internet giants to...
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As Canada Faces Its Worst Wildfire, Europe Suffers Too. NASA Releases Pic
The smoke made its way to Europe through the jet stream - strong winds in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
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Canada Wildfire Smoke Detected As Far As Norway: Scientists
The smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada, has reached as far as Norway, as per scientists, CNN reported.
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"Bless Every One Of Them": South African Firefighters Sing, Dance In Canada
A video of a group of firefighters from South Africa singing and dancing in Canada has gone viral. The firefighters have been deployed to the country to help douse the wildfires that have displaced many and burned millions of hectares of land in Cana
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Over 100 Million Affected By Canada Wildfires In North America: 5 Points
At least 100 million people across Canada and the US are facing serious health risks due to the wildfires in Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Canada is living through its "worst wildfire season" in recorded history.
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Canada Issues Evacuation Order After New Wildfire, Potential Ammonia Leak
Canadian emergency officials issued a mandatory evacuation order for parts of Bedford, Nova Scotia, after authorities noted a new wildfire and the potential for an ammonia leak in the area, CBC News reported on Tuesday.
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Wildfire-Sparked Evacuation Orders Lifted At More Canadian Work Camps
Authorities in Canada lifted evacuation orders on Monday for more work camps and oil facilities that had been shuttered when a massive wildfire threatened the nation's energy hub, bringing more good news for companies eager to restart production.
