What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot more

Men's Health for a "Gym & Fridge" video, the Hulkster recalled drinking "three Miller Lites and [taking] two Tylenols" before nearly every wrestling match of his career. After the post was over, his "meal" consisted of "probably 12 Miller Lites."He's now six months sober and doesn't even take Tylenol. "I don't drink alcohol at all," he revealed. "I just got tired of it.

Sarah Ferguson is diving into the details of her recent surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The Duchess of York once again took to her podcast to open up about the medical scare, reflecting on her mastectomy and reconstructive surgery which she says took eight hours to complete. «It's really just extraordinary to come to terms with a new you,» she said on the July 5 episode of her podcast with entrepreneur Sarah Thomson, which was recorded about one week after the procedure. «It's extraordinary.

Angelina Jolie condemned the "prioritization of white skin" in medicine in a new op-ed as she advocates for people of color, including three of her children. In an article for the American Journal of Nursing published on July 5, Jolie wrote about a new technology that can help show bruising on people of color, which she argues could be beneficial for domestic violence victims.

Over 12.6 million Covid-19 vaccines have been administered here, according to the HSE.

CLEMENTON, N.J. - A New Jersey family is counting their blessings after the youngest of their three children almost didn’t survive a horrific car accident. He was in a coma and, for a while, it was day-to-day."Of all the days that there could be, this is probably one of the best days ever," Donna Lewis said.

HADDONFIELD, N.J. - South Jersey residents are cleaning up from storms Tuesday night, after a fast and fierce storm flooded roads, downed trees and caused power outages, all while people were trying to celebrate the Fourth of July."It was crazy! We were sitting there, then all of a sudden, it was just like a monsoon!" Paige Heine described the stormy situation she was in.In less than an hour, one Haddonfield neighborhood took in nearly three inches of rain while also dealing with straight line winds, some reaching 90 mph.Paige Heine lives in the neighborhood and explained how coming home from work almost wasn’t possible with the flooding and fallen debris from the downburst."It was like a huge, giant tree. I was driving home from work and I couldn’t see anything.

PHILADELPHIA - A gunman accused of killing five innocent people during a shooting spree through the streets of Philadelphia appeared before a judge Wednesday morning.Kimbrady Carriker, 40, was arraigned by video conference on 10 sets of charges for 10 victims, including those who were murdered, wounded by gunfire and injured during the chaos.Officials say Carriker was taken into custody after he was cornered by officers during the deadly Kingsessing shooting. He was wearing a bulletproof vest, and armed with an AR-style rifle and a handgun.Another handgun, along with ammunition that matched shell casings found at the scene, were recovered during a search of the suspect's home, officials announced during a press conference Wednesday.The DA's office also said a handwritten will dated June 23 was also found at Carriker's home.

STONE HARBOR, N.J. - Locals and beachgoers alike at one of New Jersey's most popular shore towns are furious over a new paid parking spots that some say is nothing more than a cash grab by the city. Even on slow summer nights on Stone Harbor's main drag finding a parking spot is a challenge, but you find a coveted spot you'd better have your wallet and smartphone handy. Newly installed green signs now dot parts of 96th street prompting drivers to use the contactless ParkMobile app to pay for parking. The sign even provides a QR code and a text option. The seemingly easier way to pay for parking has been anything but simple for locals and visitors, some of whom have been on the receiving end of a 1600 percent increase in parking tickets. "It's an attitude, it's bad business, it's bad policy," said Pam Salamone, who works part-time at a Stone Harbor boutique.

PHILADELPHIA - As investigators work to determine what caused a lone gunman to go on a shooting rampage for several blocks in Philadelphia, loved ones of the victims gathered for a citywide prayer service."Our community is suffering from trauma from senseless gun violence that we’re seeing day in and day out," said Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson at the Salt and Light Church in Kingsessing. Police say on Monday night 40-year-old Kimbrady Carriker was wearing a ballistic vest and armed with an AR-style rifle and a handgun when he shot and killed five people and wounded five others.The murderous rampage began near the intersection of 56th Street and Chester Avenue and continued onto neighboring streets just blocks away from where Wednesday's prayer vigil was held.Lashyd Merritt and Ralph Moralis were among five shot and killed in a mass shooting in Philadelphia. Lashyd Merritt, 20, was among the victims gunned down during the seemingly random spray of gunfire.

Alfonso Ribeiro, known for his infectious laughter and unforgettable dance moves, recently faced a parent’s worst nightmare when his precious daughter, Ava Sue, had a frightening accident on her scooter. However, there’s good news on the horizon, as Ava is now recovering.Ribeiro shared with People an update on his daughter’s progress. “My daughter is doing great,” he reportedly said with joy and gratitude.

Stassi Schroeder is providing an update on her daughter’s health after she sought urgent medical care earlier this week.

Madonna's close friend Rosie O'Donnell has given an update on the Vogue hitmaker's health after she was rushed to hospital with a bacterial infection last week which saw her admitted to ICU.

A Subway restaurant sign in Savannah, Georgia appears to make fun of the Titan submersible implosion that killed five people on their way to view the Titanic wreckage at the bottom of the ocean. (Credit: TIMOTHY MAUCK) SAVANNAH, Ga. - A Georgia Subway restaurant is in hot water over a sign that appeared to make fun of the Titan submersible that imploded, killing five people on their way to view the Titanic at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.WTOC in Savannah first reported on the sign posted at the sandwich shop in Rincon.

PHILADELPHIA - The brother of a young man who was killed in a mass shooting in Philadelphia said his brother had just stepped outside to go to the store when he was fatally shot."Just walked out of the house, I guess [the shooter] was right there and shot him twice," Dominque Evans said. "It's just sad, this is stuff you see on TV, not real life, that's why I'm so shocked."Lashyd Merritt was one of five people who were gunned down Monday night when police say a lone gunman armed with a rifle and a handgun began his murderous rampage at 56th and Chester. The 40-year-old shooter, identified by police sources as Kimbrady Carriker, is accused of shooting "aimlessly" at both occupied vehicles and people on the street.

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BENSALEM, Pa. - Police say they have successfully identified a man they claimed was wreaking havoc on the streets of one Bucks County township.Investigators in Bensalem took to social media Monday to ask for the public's help in identifying him.Witnesses told police a young man was driving dangerously near the intersection of Spruce and Hazel Avenue in Trevose Monday afternoon.The motorcyclist was also caught running stop signs repeatedly in Bensalem Township, according to authorities.MORE HEADLINES:He could be seen riding his motorcycle without a helmet at least one occasion in a photo posted by police.Tuesday, police shared an update on their investigation saying they had identified the rider and that he would be receiving traffic violations. 

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities have identified five people who were killed when they say a gunman opened fire through the streets of a Philadelphia neighborhood Monday evening. Police say the barrage of gunfire began around 8:30 p.m. when officers were flagged down at the intersection of 56th and Chester streets in Kingsessing. Responding officers discovered multiple gunshot victims and spent shell casings at that scene and continued to hear gunfire coming from nearby on Frazier Street. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says officers caught up with the gunman and were able to corner him in a back alley on the 1600 block of Frazier Street and take him into custody.Police say charges are pending against the 40-year-old male suspect.

ALTOONA, Pa. - Headed on the road for an Independence Day celebration? You may want to make a pit stop to fill up your tank.Sheetz is celebrating America's birthday with a gift to drivers in several states - reduced gas prices!The convenience chain is charging just $1.776 a gallon to commemorate the year the Declaration of Independence was signed.That's $1.76 less than Tuesday's national gas price average of $3.53!MORE HEADLINES:Lines formed around the block in Berks County as drivers hurried to take advantage of the limited-time deal.  (Bill Seiders)The promo will last all-day July 4 at more than 675 Sheetz locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia."We hope this discount helps our customers keep a little more change in their wallets as they travel to celebrate the 4th of July with friends and family, with an obvious nod to our nation’s birthday," said Travis Sheetz, President and CEO of Sheetz.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Three young girls have come forward, and a man has been charged after a disturbing ordeal in Atlantic City over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.Rojer Gomez, 29, of Philadelphia, is accused of inappropriately touching several women and girls in the ocean at Hampshire Avenue beach on Sunday.Three of the victims, ages 15 and 16, told police that the suspect would go underwater when waves hit and touch their lower bodies.MORE HEADLINES:Several witnesses also reported the inappropriate touching to police.Gomez was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated criminal sexual contact and criminal sexual contact.

Pictured: Cliff, oldest African penguin in Adventure Aquarium colony (Photo/Adventure Aquarium) CAMDEN, NJ. - A local aquarium’s oldest African penguin, Cliff, recently passed away, according to a statement released by Adventure Aquarium on Monday afternoon.Cliff, the 35-year-old penguin, reportedly arrived at Camden Adventure Aquarium in 1998 as a member of its first colony of African penguins, and was among the oldest African penguins in the country as of July 2023.Caretakers say that although Cliff experienced arthritis and impaired vision, he remained active during daily morning swims and feeding times and was popular with aquarium visitors."We are honored to have cared for Cliff as a cherished resident of Adventure Aquarium, and this loss weighs heavy on all our hearts," Adventure Aquarium said after Cliff’s passing.The aquarium is currently compiling memories and photographs of Cliff submitted by visitors on their Facebook page.

PHILADELPHIA - A night of terror in Philadelphia became even more violent when three people were struck by gunfire in a separate shooting on the eve of July 4.Three victims were found injured when police responded to the 5600 block of Chew Street just before 10 p.m. Monday.A 32-year-old man was shot in the leg; a 19-year-old man shot in the lower body; and 31-year-old man shot in the face.MORE HEADLINES:All three were taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

Madonna after the Queen of Pop was hospitalised due to a bacterial infection.Last week, the pop icon was hospitalised after she was found to have a serious bacterial infection – leading to all of her upcoming ‘Celebration’ world tour dates to be cancelled.  Madonna’s manager Guy Osears wrote in a statement that, despite staying several days in the ICU: “Her health is improving, however, she is still under medical care. A full recovery is expected.”Later, TV multi-hyphenate Rosie O’Donnell shared an image of herself and Madonna whilst on the set of her titular show in the ’90s.

Kerry Katon has shared a health update after concerning fans. The former Atomic Kitten singer, who has suffered from 'chronic pain' for a number of years, was last week seen with a mask strapped around her face while medical professionals worked to increase her oxygen levels.

PHILADELPHIA - On air quality maps, purple signifies the worst of it. In reality, it's a thick, hazardous haze that’s disrupting daily life for millions of people across the U.S.

wildfire season this year, government officials are warning.Nine provinces and territories are battling blazes that have forced the evacuation of more than 100,000 people across the country since early May, officials said in an update Monday.New modelling released Monday shows that the risks of wildfires is set to increase this month and remain “unusually high” throughout the summer in Canada, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said.“Every province and territory will need to be on high alert throughout this wildfire season,” he told reporters, saying that additional firefighting resources will be required moving forward.“While this is not yet Canada’s most severe fire season, if this trajectory continues, it very well could be.”Since the start of the year, 2,214 wildfires have already burned 3.3 million hectares of land – which is “10 times” the normal average for the season, Wilkinson said.As of June 4, more than 400 active fires were burning across the country, the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reported.Ottawa is giving federal assistance to at least three provinces – Alberta, Nova Scotia and Quebec.The Canadian military as well as hundreds of international firefighters are on the ground giving a much-needed helping hand to local emergency teams.Despite the “very serious projections”, Canada is expected to have enough resources to cover the summer months, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.“If things get worse, we ..

The summer season is here and the forecast is looking hotter than normal for much of Canada. We are still in a very “blocky” pattern that features a large upper-level ridge in the middle of the country.

wildfires in Nova Scotia — including the largest wildfire ever recorded in provincial history — could get some welcome relief Friday with rain in the forecast.Environment Canada forecasts a 60 per cent chance of showers Friday, with rain beginning in the evening. Periods of rain are also expected for the next few days.Officials have said the hot, dry weather seen so far this wildfire season is making it easier for the fire to spread and harder for crews to fight.David Steeves, a technician of forest resources with the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, said while a smattering of rain seen earlier Friday morning was “really welcomed,” it “wasn’t enough to be really significant.”He said the amount that fell Friday morning would only have a small effect on the “fine fuels” — such as leaves, twigs, and other things littering the forest floor.“The precipitation that we received this morning would buy us a few hours, but we will take that advantage right now,” Steeves said, noting that the moisture is quickly evaporating.“We are hopeful that we are going to receive additional, precipitation which will only help our cause,” he said.“We are going to continue to monitor the weather very, very closely, and just keep our fingers crossed for any type of precipitation that’s hopefully going to come our way before too much longer.”Dave Meldrum, deputy chief with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, said he’s “never been so happy to see rain as I was this morning.”“I’m sure many people across the region feel the same way,” he said.

wildfires as the eastern province, like other parts of the country, faces a “dangerous” season this year.International firefighters are also coming into the country to help with Canada’s “unprecedented” wildfire situation with blazes in eight jurisdictions promoting the evacuation of tens of thousands of people.Federal ministers made the announcement at a news conference in Ottawa Thursday, expressing concern about the early onset of the wildfire season and the ongoing risks to Canadians.Nova Scotia is the second province to receive federal assistance for wildfires this year after Alberta, where a provincial state of emergency is in effect.Last night, we approved the Request for Federal Assistance from the Government of Nova Scotia for support with wildfire response efforts in the province, including @CanadianForces personnel and resources.— Bill Blair (@BillBlair) June 1, 2023“As of this morning, I can confirm that we have approved a request for assistance from the province of Nova Scotia that we received yesterday,” Blair said.Canadian Armed Forces will aid provincial emergency management officials with planning and coordination supports, ignition specialist personnel and equipment, and other firefighting resources.“These additional firefighting resources will be used to relieve firefighters who’ve been working tirelessly around the clock to protect communities right across Nova Scotia,” he said.In addition, more than 300 firefighters from the United States and South Africa are heading to Canada in the coming days.Federal officials say at least 100 U.S.