Heather Wright

A piece of life-saving equipment is being deployed across northern Ontario that can turn any pickup truck into a fire truck. The unit, known as a fire skid, consists of a 1,000-litre reservoir with a shut-off valve at the bottom. “Four adults can lift thi... See more

Seven new forest fires are burning in Ontario today, bringing the total to 191. While the Ministry of Natural Resources says overcast conditions and some recent rain have helped slow the spread of the fires, it remains an extremely volatile situation in t... See more

UPSALA, Ont. - With a massive forest fire burning about five kilometres away, Shon Dufrenne has packed up whatever he can fit into his truck and trailer, preparing for the worst. “This is only the stuff that we can move,” Dufrenne said. “There are two res... See more

THUNDER BAY, Ont. - Thousands of people in northwestern Ontario have been forced from their homes due to fast-moving wildfires, with many more told to be ready to leave as strong winds threaten to further the spread of more than 60 out-of-control fires. O... See more

TORONTO - For nearly three weeks, the World Cup has taken over downtown Toronto, with thousands of fans flocking to matches, the FIFA Fan Festival or nearby bars and restaurants. But despite the influx of visitors, new data suggests total spending in Toro... See more