Your World Tonight Fires in N.W.T., back to school after wildfires, butterfly drought, and more
Sep 1, 2025
Wildfires are wreaking havoc in the Northwest Territories, forcing families to evacuate as they grapple with loss. Back in Newfoundland and Labrador, children are starting school amidst smoke and devastation. Meanwhile, Canadian drought conditions threaten Monarch butterflies, leaving them struggling for nourishment. A summit in China is reshaping global trade dynamics, while geopolitical tensions increase with Russia and Venezuela's claims against the U.S. Topping it off, there’s a fun segment on a Sasquatch Calling Contest, adding a touch of humor to serious topics.
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Evacuees Fleeing Fort Providence
- Ruby Minoza evacuated to Hay River and anxiously awaited news about her son fighting the Fort Providence fire.
- Residents described ash falling and wondered if their homes and pets would still be standing when they returned.
N.W.T. Stretched By Climate-Forced Fires
- R.J. Simpson warned the N.W.T. lacks capacity to handle multiple large fires and needs national support.
- He framed climate-change-driven disasters as stretching small jurisdictions beyond their limits.
Kids Starting School Under Smoke And Loss
- Rhys lost his home and elementary school in Western Bay and faces a disrupted start to the school year.
- Parents urge maintaining cohorts and providing child psychologists to address trauma from the fires.