Military deploys 350 soldiers to Northwest Territories, 68 per cent of population evacuated

Fires continue to burn close to several communities in the Northwest Territories where evacuation orders remain in effect. Here's the latest:Approximately 25,900 people, or 68 per cent of N.W.T. residents, evacuated A fire about 15 kilometres from Yellowknife could be pushed away from the city on Monday Approximately 350 CAF personnel, dozens of helicopters and heavy equipment are focused on the fires around Yellowknife and throughout N.W.T. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau comments on "horrific" w