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Cancer coverage a 'long awaited victory' for Ontario forest firefighters

Changes to the laws that categorize forest firefighters to offer long-term coverage for health hazards related to the job have been a long-standing request. ....

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Ontario short forest firefighters amid over dozen reported wildfires

More than a dozen wildfires have been reported in Ontario and the union representing forest firefighters says their crews are still short about 25 per cent of their staff. ....

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Ontario faces crew shortages, aircraft issues in fight against wildfires

As Ontario's forest fire season gets underway, Global News can reveal that one in five crews are unstaffed across the north. The program also faces issues with its aircraft. ....

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'We are sick of it': Ontario forest firefighters burning out as concerns grow

Ontario firefighters are demanding better pay, conditions and safety after an intense wildfire season that saw air quality warnings issued across North America. ....

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More than 15K lightning strikes recorded in Ontario over 2-day period

Ontario recorded more than 15,000 lightning strikes in the last 48 hours, increasing the threat of wildfires in the province, officials say. ....

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