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Wildfires have forced thousands out of several communities in Western Canada.

Canada's tourism industry is trying to put on its Sunday best this week as one of its biggest challenges plays out in technicolour just a few hundred kilometres away: wildfires.

Canadian officials say favorable winds are expected to push an “out of control” wildfire away from Canada’s oil sands hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta, a day after thousands were evacuated.

Municipalities complain Bill 20 represents government overreach

Some 6,000 people have already evacuated from Fort McMurray as the wildfire approached and grew in size. Authorities hope favorable weather conditions can turn the blaze away from the town.

After the government of Alberta released details about its plan to overhaul the healthcare system, frontline workers say the transition needs to be done properly to avoid disaster.

As 6,000 people were ordered to evacuate, residents say other people in the city have left to avoid repeat of treacherous escape from 2016 blaze

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith extended her sympathy to Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees. Night vision helicopters worked overnight to douse growing fire

These Canadians refuse to leave environmental issues out in the cold

(CNN) — Colossal wildfires continue to burn across Canada, driving thousands of people to evacuate with kids, pets and precious belongings in tow – many uncertain when they may be