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Air Transat sending planes to evacuate travellers as Irma heads for the Dominican

The Montreal-based passenger carrier Air Transat says it has launched an evacuation operation to get all its travellers out of the Dominican Republic ahead of the arrival of hurricane Irma. More 3:44 AM ET

• Hurricane Irma makes first landfall in Caribbean bearing 295 km/h winds 4:20 AM ET
• Why even a record-breaking hurricane can't hit Category 6 Sep 05
• Hurricane Irma a 'potentially catastrophic' storm as it heads to Caribbean Sep 05
• Analysis 'We are not well prepared': An expert's view of climate change and the next big storm Sep 03

Special Report 'With you until I die': Love and death at Whitefish River

Young and in love, with bright futures ahead of them, two First Nations teens killed by a former classmate last summer on a remote reserve have left a lasting legacy for young people in the community. More Sep 05

• Teen couple from Alberta's Whitefish First Nation were shot to death, police say Jul 28 video
• Slain Whitefish First Nation couple were 'wonderful kids' destined to lead their community Jul 30

Wildfire prompts evacuation alert for Waterton Lakes National Park

An evacuation alert has been issued for all areas of Waterton Lakes National Park, urging residents and visitors to be prepared to move quickly as a wildfire closes in on the area in southwest Alberta. More 12:11 AM ET

• Wildfire threatens Waterton Lakes National Park, forcing closure of backcountry Sep 05
• Waterton closes backcountry campsites and some trails due to extreme fire risk Aug 09

2 boaters found safe following search in Frobisher Bay near Iqaluit

CBC Nunavut reporter Michael Salomonie says he's thankful to be alive, as he and his teenage son were found safe early this morning after their fishing boat went missing Saturday in Frobisher Bay outside Iqaluit. More Sep 05

• Search for overdue boaters underway on Frobisher Bay Sep 03
• N.W.T. hunter battled snow, hunger and a grizzly bear in 6 days lost on the land Sep 26