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Written by Sarah Berman Copy Editor, Digital News
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Good morning. British Columbia has declared a state of emergency amid what Premier David Eby has called "a remarkable escalation in fire activity." CBC News has been on the ground as Okanagan communities evacuate.
Plus, the mother of two missing children breaks her silence, and a Kingston, Ont., airport tests remote air traffic controllers.
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(Hector Retamal/AFP/Getty Images)
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300,000 people flee as Typhoon Dolphin hits eastern China
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Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rains and high winds to China on Sunday evening, after drenching Taiwan and contributing to landslides in the Philippines, where seven people are still missing.
In China: Dolphin hit China's Zhejiang and Fujian provinces — bringing strong winds, estimated at 151 kilometres per hour upon landfall — and massive waves to the coastline, forcing over 300,000 people to pre-emptively relocate. Forecasters predict some areas could see 200-400 millimetres of rainfall over the next few days. Heavy rains have created a risk of severe flooding in the city of Zhejiang, and authorities have also warned of severe landslide risks. Ferries and cruises were suspended in Zhejiang, and more than 1,300 flights were cancelled at Shanghai's two airports.
In the Philippines: Dolphin did not make landfall in the Philippines, but it helped intensify seasonal monsoon rains, which flooded many areas of the main northern Luzon region, including the densely populated capital region of metropolitan Manila. The monsoon rains were preceded by a tropical storm. More than 12,000 people were displaced by the floods and torrential rains and several northern cities and towns shut down schools on Friday and Saturday, disaster-response officials said on Sunday.
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B.C. declares state of emergency as wildfires force thousands out of homes
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British Columbia declared a provincewide state of emergency on Saturday after the entire community of Summerland was evacuated and thousands more in the area fled their homes. Over 100 wildfires are burning across B.C.
What's happening: The Bald Range fire broke out Friday afternoon near Summerland, grew rapidly and forced wildfire crews to rescue dozens of people by helicopter. The provincial government declared a state of emergency on Saturday, amid what Premier David Eby called "a remarkable escalation in fire activity." The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said on Sunday that ground crews haven't been able to tackle the fire directly due to unsafe conditions. Police confirmed an 80-year-old woman died as a result of the fire.
What's next: BCWS director of wildfire operations Cliff Chapman said prolonged hot and dry weather has left southern B.C. facing "explosive" fire conditions "we have never seen before." The service warned lightning could spark more fires across the Interior and Okanagan. Ottawa has approved a request for federal assistance to help provide accommodations for evacuees. Meanwhile, First Nation chiefs have called on Ottawa and Alberta to halt efforts to advance the West Coast pipeline, saying expanding the oil industry will accelerate climate change and disasters.
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Mother of missing N.S. children makes new plea for answers 15 months after disappearance
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Malehya Brooks-Murray has been harshly criticized for staying silent during the 15-month search for her children. She says her silence was not a choice, but a direction from the RCMP.
What's happening: Brooks-Murray's son and daughter, Jack and Lilly Sullivan, disappeared from the sparsely populated community of Lansdowne, N.S., last May under mysterious circumstances. What followed was one of the largest searches in Nova Scotia's history. In an exclusive interview, Brooks-Murray says she had nothing to do with her children's disappearance, doesn't believe she's a suspe | | | |
