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May 18, 2026
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'Wildfire seasons are becoming more intense': Nova Scotia contracts four fixed-wing water bombers for $6.5 million
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'Wildfire seasons are becoming more intense': Nova Scotia contracts four fixed-wing water bombers for $6.5 million
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By Tina Comeau
Published May 18, 2026
Last updated 29 minutes ago
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Crew members from the Department of Natural Resources go over procedures in the Bird Dog aircraft at the Debert air tanker base in Colchester Coun…
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