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The Evan Bray Show - Nicholas Nissen - July 26th, 2024

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The fire in Jasper has forced hundreds to evacuate from the town of Jasper in Alberta, which has now seen major destruction from the wildfires that prompted the evacuations. The town of Hinton is just 76 kilometers away and has taken in some evacuees and is preparing for more. Mayor of Hinton, Nicholas Nissen, joins Brent Loucks to share what their town has experienced because of these wildfires.
26 Jul 2024 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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