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Yahoo News CanadaCalifornia wildfires: Quebec's 'Super Scooper' planes, pilots draw praise as Canada steps up despite Trump's threats
These Canadian CL-415 aircrafts, also known as amphibious water bombers, have been on the front lines fighting the wildfires blazing through California
- The Canadian Press
Parts of Ontario expected to see up to 40 cm of snow, Environment Canada warns
Environment Canada says parts of Ontario are expected to be hit by heavy, blowing snow today and Wednesday, and some areas could see up to 40 centimetres.
- The Weather Network - Video
Why not use ocean water to fight wildfires?
With wildfires becoming more common and freshwater resources becoming scarce in some parts of the world, using ocean water to fight fires sounds like a simple solution. However, saltwater has a host of hazards. Kim MacDonald explains why it is only used as a last resort.
- Yahoo Canada Style
How to quickly remove ice and snow from your car's windshield — and common mistakes to avoid this winter
As January brings the ice and snow, many of us are braving the elements to get our vehicles ready for the road.
- The Weather Network
Hard to believe, but Toronto is out-snowing Canada's snowiest city
It may come as a bit of a shock that Toronto has seen more snowfall than Canada's usual top suspect for the highest accumulation at this point in the winter
- CBC
Volcano located in deep sea off Vancouver Island set to erupt
John Cassidy, an earthquake seismologist with Natural Resources of Canada, says a volcano located 500 kilometres off the coast of B.C. could erupt this year, and it's an exciting opportunity for scientists to observe its impacts.
- Deadline
L.A. Wildfires: 2 More Arson Suspects Apprehended Bringing Total Number Of Fire-Related Arrests To At Least 60 – Update
UPDATED with latest: Two more people were behind bars today for allegedly setting small fires in Los Angeles as crews continued efforts to contain the major blazes that have killed dozens of people and destroyed roughly 13,000 structures. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna reported there have been 44 arrests so far, 36 in the …
- USA TODAY
Where are mandatory evacuation orders for California wildfires? See maps
Areas of Los Angeles County in Southern California are under mandatory evacuation orders following multiple fires that have started.
- The Canadian Press
Windy, flame-fanning weather eases up as progress made on LA-area fires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The windy, flame-fanning weather that put the nation's second most-populous metropolitan region on edge eased up Wednesday as firefighters made significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles.
- The Weather Network
More widespread snow hits Ontario ahead of coldest conditions in years
Several episodes of light snow set to hit Ontario ahead of a potent cold front that opens the door to Arctic air, which will fan out across the region. Some of the coldest air of the season to come
- CBC
Quebec water bomber pilot describes turbulent missions over Los Angeles area wildfires
Pascal Duclos, the head pilot of Quebec's aerial service, says crews are getting tired after days of dumping water on California wildfires in high winds over mountainous terrains.
- The Canadian Press
L.A. firefighting deployment demonstrates Canadian sovereignty, close ties: Sajjan
Canadian crews are being put to use in the battle against wildfires that are devastating parts of Los Angeles, in a deployment that demonstrates Canadian expertise and sovereignty, Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said.
- ABC News
LA fires live updates: How the Palisades Village managed to survive the firestorm
At least 24 people have died and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across the Los Angeles area. Thousands of firefighters are battling wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County. Dangerously high winds that could fuel wildfires are impacting the Los Angeles area Tuesday and Wednesday.
- The Weather Network - Video
Snow squalls hit Ontario's snowbelt with flurries coming to the GTA
Snow squall warnings continue for southern Ontario. Gusty winds will cause blowing snow and reduced visibility on the roads. Snow will even reach as far as the GTA through Wednesday. The Weather Network meteorologist Nadine Powell has the details.
- The Canadian Press
Wildfires latest: An additional 84,000 people could be ordered to evacuate, officials warn
Firefighters around Los Angeles were preparing on Tuesday to attack flare-ups or new blazes. The National Weather Service issued a rare warning that dry winds combined with severely dry conditions created a “ particularly dangerous situation," indicating that any new fire could explode in size. The warning comes a week after two massive infernos destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 25 people.
- CNN
Bundle up, it’s going to feel like minus 40 once the coldest temperatures in a year arrive
Winter’s most potent Arctic blast yet is about to unleash dangerously low temperatures that will be the coldest to hit the United States in a year.
- The Independent
LA wildfires live updates: Southern California gets break from fire-fanning winds but warnings persist
Local officials urged more than 90,000 residents to be alert and heed any evacuation warnings and orders as the fires rage
- LA Times
Through burning hills and blinding smoke: the aerial fight to save a city
Interviews with pilots paint a graphic picture of the struggle to maintain control of their ships amid one of the most intense and complicated airborne firefights in U.S. history.
- The Weather Network
What is the polar vortex? How it’s responsible for dangerous cold
What is the polar vortex? It’s a wintertime mainstay capable of flooding Canada with some of the world’s coldest air
- Yahoo News
Satellite photos show aftermath of devastating Los Angeles wildfires
Striking before-and-after photos show the breadth of devastation caused by the Los Angeles area wildfires.