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The only highway serving the western Vancouver Island municipalities of Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet and communities in the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nation will remain closed for at least another week as a wildfire above the road continues to cause concern.

Peak tourism season is approaching for communities on Vancouver Island. But the impacts of a large wildfire burning near many popular tourist destinations is creating a slow start for sightseeing travelers.

Rain overnight Friday provided some relief for a wildfire burning out-of-control near Port Alberni, B.C., as crews continue to battle the blaze that shut down the only paved roadway connecting the east and west coasts of Vancouver Island.

Nearly 14,000 people were under evacuation orders in Quebec on Saturday, and authorities said most of them are not expected to return home until at least early next week

Nearly 14,000 people were under evacuation orders in Quebec on Saturday, and authorities said most of them are not expected to return home until at least early next week

Nearly 14,000 people were under evacuation orders in Quebec on Saturday, and authorities said most of them are not expected to return home until at least early next week

Nearly 14,000 people were under evacuation orders in Quebec on Saturday, and authorities said most of them are not expected to return home until at least early next week

Nearly 14,000 people were under evacuation orders in Quebec on Saturday, and authorities said most of them are not expected to return home until at least early next week

Nearly 14,000 people were under evacuation orders in Quebec on Saturday, and authorities said most of them are not expected to return home until at least early next week

Nearly 14,000 people were under evacuation orders in Quebec on Saturday, and authorities said most of them are not expected to return home until at least early next week