New Brunswick Boosts Wildfire Prep with $12M Investment

0:00New Brunswick's government just dropped $12 million on wildfire prep as summer heat looms. They're pumping $6.7 million into hiring more year-round forest rangers, boosting the crew from $96 to $169, plus $3 million goes to snag four fire boss planes that scoop water straight from lakes and rivers. They're also allocating $2.6 million for community plans to build resilience against fires, part of a bigger push to get ahead of the flames. Premier Susan Holt explained, they're kicking off wildfire season early because of brutal drought and record low rain across the province. Last year, wildfires torched multiple regions, forcing New Brunswick to call in backup from other provinces for help. These investments positioned the province stronger than before, ready to handle whatever dry spell summer throws their way. From your city, powered by AI, this is Canada News today. I'm Corey with The Story.