Today, evacuation alerts for several communities in BC and Alberta are in effect. You may not have noticed, because there are always evacuation alerts in effect now, and there are always fires burning, some of them out of control. When the whole country takes notice is when the skies over entire provinces go dark, the air turns bad or a blaze like the Fort McMurray fire in 2016 blitzes through a city. All of that will probably happen this year. The conditions are ripe for it, and there's not much we can do to prevent a devastating fire when it comes. But we can evolve our strategies as the fires get bigger. We can adapt. But...will we? GUEST: John Vaillant, author, Fire Weather: The making of a beast Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/20373019?utm_source=youtube

An aircraft hangar built during the Second World War at Edmonton's former municipal airport has been destroyed by fire.

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A former gangster is speaking out to highlight the harsh realities of the gang lifestyle and its far-reaching consequences. Monika Gul reports.

Researchers at UBC say getting outside and immersing yourself in a forest can have real health benefits. As Angela Bower explains, forest bathing can alleviate stress and improve your mood.

A historic public hearing on rezoning at City Hall got off to a slow start Monday, as members of council asked lots of questions before people had their say.

Drones flying near an out-of-control wildfire in Northern Alberta interfered with firefighting efforts over the weekend. Laura Krause has the latest on the wildfire situation in the province.

Firefighters from across Manitoba came together to remember the life of Winnipeg firefighter Preston Heinbigner, while renewing their calls for greater mental health supports for first responders. Edward Djan has more.

Albertans are asked to weigh in on cell phone use in schools. Hiba Kamal-Choufi speaks to a University of Alberta researcher who suggests setting cell phone boundaries.

Calgarians packed city hall Monday for the first day of public hearings on the city’s blanket rezoning proposal. With upwards of 700 speakers, the hearing is expected to last all week. Jillian Code reports.

“It is the small actions that make a difference,” says Alicia Costa Iannicelli, one of the organizers of a cleanup event in Montreal for Earth Day where citizens and the Éco-quartier helped clean Ferland Park. Marco Luciani Castile reports.

Police are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was critically injured while riding on the roof of a GO train. Shauna Hunt with the steps Metrolinx has taken to help prevent this risky behaviour.

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“He fought for Black people. At least he tried. Nobody’s perfect but he tried to fight for us," says Dan Philip's daughter, Grace. He was a civil rights and community activist in Montreal. A funeral was held Monday for Philip. Osa Iyare reports.

“Depressed and shocked,” says Karam Jarjour as he and his family look for answers after they say the wrong body was sent back to them following their father's death during a family vacation in Cuba. Swidda Rassy reports.

It's national fertility awareness week and we're learning more about what it means to freeze your eggs. Melanie Ng speaks with Dr. Dan Nayot from Future Fertility on some common misconceptions about the process.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a win on Monday night after losing game one of the playoffs to the Boston Bruins. Lindsay Dunn hears from the buds and their fans on how they're preparing for the big game.

With the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs just around the corner, local businesses are hoping for a deep run from the Winnipeg Jets. Kurt Black reports.