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Jasper wildfire rated ninth-costliest disaster in Canadian history

The Insurance Bureau of Canada says a massive wildfire that ripped through Jasper and its national park has resulted in $880 million dollars worth of insured losses.

This makes it the ninth-costliest disaster in Canadian history for insurance payouts.

The IBC estimates the insured damages — including homes, businesses, their contents and vehicles.

The agency noted while Jasper is ninth now, several other recent disasters — including flooding events in Montreal and Ontario as well as the Calgary hailstorm could surpass it.

Jasper residents returned home two weeks ago.

A link to the report can be found here.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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