At this critical moment while Yukoners are deciding their future government, the Wildfire Awareness Society has prepared a report card on three elements of the wildfire risk reduction in Whitehorse. We believe that similar considerations apply to all Yukon communities. Wildfire Risk in the Forest Around Whitehorse – GRADE A The bulk of forest land is owned by the public via governments; thus forest fuels management is a public responsibility. Since most public forest lands ar

Recent tributes to Ione with her death on September 15 didn’t mention Ione’s ongoing commitment to her community until just before her passing. Ione was an active member of the non-profit citizens group, the Wildfire Awareness Society. The group was formed in 2017 under the title” Citizens for a FireSmart Whitehorse” in reaction to the devastating wildfire in Fort McMurray. Ione joined the group as a passionate advocate for evacuation awareness and preparedness. Her knowledge

FiresSmart Northwest Territories has developed great guidelines on sprinklers systems that can be used to protect personal...

The use of vinyl siding as cladding and soffit material is very widespread in Whitehorse.  It’s low cost, low maintenance and wide colour...

When it comes to protecting your home from wildfire, one of the most overlooked — yet critical — details is the humble soffit. The soffit...

Fine particles (PM2.5) represent the main health risk from wildfire smoke . These particles aren't visible to the human eye and have been...

On August 13, 2021 Logan Lake was under an evacuation order as the town was threatened by the Tremont Creek wildfire. The collective and...

Now is time to prepare your yard for the wildfire season. Here are some tips to prevent a wildfire reaching your yard, especially from...

Wildfire season is upon us in the Yukon but are you prepared? In case of a wildfire threatening residencies, evacuation alerts or orders...

With the reality of a dramatic increase in wildfires over the last few years, the historical practice of Cultural Burning or Indigenous...

In July, 2024, the Jasper Wildfire Complex destroyed approximately 358 (32%) of 1,113 structures in the town of Jasper, AB. On August 16,...

On August 15 the Sierra Club BC held a webinar about the new wildfires with a unique set of speakers - a woman who survived the Lytton...

By Gord Parker WASP Consultant and Structure Protection Specialist with BC Wildfire Service. The WASP Gutter Mount kits can come with two...

The 2016 Fort McMurray fire was “the costliest insured event in Canadian history”, as reported by the Insurance Bureau of Canada. Damages...

In early August 2023 a wildfire threatened the town of Mayo and the Nacho Nyak Dun First Nation. Initially an evacuation alert for Mayo...

Many of you may have seen these sprinklers at Canadian Tire. They come in sets of 2 and have different mounting options. When hooked up...

National Insurance Awareness Day was proclaimed by the Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations (CISRO) “to encourage...

In mid-May, The National news on CBC carried a story about the preparations Whitehorse is making to reduce the wildfire risk to the...

Decks are very vulnerable to fire as they are exposed to embers and are mostly made of timber making them more flammable. Here are few...

Follow four simple gardening practices to increase the odds of your home surviving a wildfire. (1)    Select fire-resistant plants and...