A wildfire that tore through homes and businesses in the Halifax area is 100 percent contained, but a historic fire in southwestern Nova Scotia remains out of control. The province’s natural resources department says the Tantallon fire northwest of the capital’s city’s downtown is now under control, meaning it is not expected to grow but…

As volunteer firefighter Mark Zawidzki battled eye-stinging smoke and flying embers to save homes from the Halifax wildfire, he realized its flames were headed to a neighbouring subdivision—and his own residence. But he kept working. “It was important to stay with my crew and work on the assignments we were given,” the 50-year-old said. “The…

The Canadian military is being brought in to Nova Scotia to help the province deal with its largest wildfire in history. As of June 1, there are 16 active wildfires burning, with officials reporting that 200 structures have been destroyed, including 151 houses. Bill Blair, minister of emergency preparedness, said at a news conference in Ottawa…