A small fire broke out at the Yellowknife landfill on April 22, likely ignited by improperly disposed electronics, but was quickly extinguished by city staff and the Yellowknife Fire Division.

Wildlife officials report that bears in Tofino and Ucluelet have learned to breach bear-resistant garbage bins, leading to concerns about increased bear-human conflict.

Severe weather in Norrfjärden, north of Umeå, has caused thousands of trees to blow over, leaving many without power. Umeå Energi technicians are working to clear the devastation and restore electricity.

High water throughout the summer continues to erode the river bank.

Litter along the stretch of the Glenn Highway from Eagle River to Wasilla is significantly less noticeable.