Northwest Territories
Coverage of Northwest Territories in the Nexus archive.
- Climate change contributed to big Canada fires, study says as Trump blames mismanagement
A study released by World Weather Attribution stated that human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada’s massive summer wildfires. The research determined that global warming, specifically 2.5 degrees or 1.4 degrees Celsius since the industrial age and burning of fossil fuels, made these events more probable. Experts criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for blaming poor fire management instead focusing on historical US emissions.
- Climate change contributed to big Canada fires, study says as Trump blames mismanagement
A World Weather Attribution study reported that human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada’s massive summer wildfires. The researchers found global warming made these fire weather conditions twice as likely compared to pre-industrial times. Experts also pointed to the United States' historical emissions of heat-trapping gases when criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump’s focus on poor Canadian fire management.
- Weather tracker: More than 900 wildfires rage across Canada
More than 900 wildfires are burning across Canada, with the most severe outbreaks in the Northwest Territories and Ontario. Wildfire smoke has degraded air quality in affected regions and spread to the US and northern Europe. Argentina is also experiencing record night-time heat.
- Fire outside Wrigley, N.W.T., moves closer to community
The fire that forced the evacuation of Wrigley moved 4 kilometres closer to town overnight into Sunday. Fire officials say they don't expect it to reach the community.
- Fort Simpson, N.W.T. lifts evacuation order, residents scheduled to begin returning Saturday
Fort Simpson in the Northwest Territories has lifted its evacuation order, allowing residents to begin returning home via ferry starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 18.
- Residents of Wrigley, N.W.T., ordered to evacuate due to nearby wildfire
Residents of Wrigley, N.W.T., have been ordered to evacuate due to a nearby wildfire. The evacuation is a direct response to the immediate threat posed by the fire.
- Residents of Fort Simpson, N.W.T., ordered to evacuate
Residents of Fort Simpson, N.W.T., were ordered to evacuate due to a nearby wildfire. An evacuation was called around 7 p.m. Sunday evening, and residents are advised to head to Yellowknife. A fire information officer stated the fire is not expected to reach the community overnight.
- Ottawa starting process to designate new N.W.T. highway as national interest project: sources
The federal government is expected to announce the Mackenzie Valley Highway in the Northwest Territories as a project of national interest. This designation process is being initiated by Ottawa.