CFB Wainwright tragedy a 'reality check' for P.E.I. mom whose son is at the base - CBC

The military let training continue at CFB Wainwright on Saturday even though a fire had been burning on the base since noon and forecasts had already warned of high winds, dry conditions and an approaching cold front. Hours later, a grass fire overtook soldiers during a live-fire exercise at the base, about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton, killing four members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and injuring 39, 19 of them critically. The military says a sudden shift in wind turned a fire it believed was contained into a deadly one. “The fire was a kilometre away when the wind shifted. It is not normal for a fire to move a kilometre in 30 to 60 seconds,” said Maj.-Gen. Wade Rutland, commander of the 1st Canadian Division. But satellite imagery reviewed by Global News and weather records reveal warning signs around four hours before the blaze expanded. Story continues below advertisement

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed four Canadian Armed Forces members were killed and dozens more seriously injured in Saturday's devastating incident at CFB Wainwright, as a Prince Albert mother publicly mourns the loss of her son. Speaking Sunday, Oct. 18, Carney described the tragedy as one of the worst incidents involving Canada's military on Canadian soil during peacetime.

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Toronto·NewOntario wants to make it easier to build homes and infrastructure by cutting wait times for archaeological approvals, required when building on possible historical sites or when artifacts or remains are found on properties. Province to streamline low-risk, small-scale project approval, introduce stronger oversight and accountabilityListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Prior to the changes, archaeology assessments could take years to complete for some projects, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism Graham McGregor told reporters at a news conference. (Keith Burgess/CBC)Ontario wants to make it easier to build homes and infrastructure by cutting wait times for archaeological approvals, required when building on possible historical sites or when artifacts or remains are found on properties.

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