The chemical cocktails that are emitted when modern homes burn, as well as foams used to extinguish fires, were long seen as the biggest hazards to firefighters. But firefighters increasingly worry that PFAS, which make firefighting gear more resistant to abrasion, heat and moisture, could also be hurting them.
Stephen A. Nelson had struggled for over a decade to find a good, affordable and stable place to live in the mountain townâs severely squeezed housing market. Eleven days before the wildfire evacuation, he moved into a seniorsâ lodge in Jasper, Alta. His new home was among the residences that burned down and now, living in a hotel, he is facing the reality that it may be time to move on.
The apple game has changed, right under our very apple tree. Itâs no longer just Red Delicious and Granny Smiths. There are now more apple options than ever before, from Cosmic Crisps to SweeTangos.
Other delivery companies charge significantly more than Canada Post, business owners say, making the cost of sending some packages to customers prohibitively expensive.
