Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Nono Shen
Publication Date: August 5, 2025 - 17:32
Cathedral Grove’s ancient trees not at risk, fire service says, as Vancouver Island blaze prompts evacuation order
August 5, 2025
Vancouver Island photographer Colby Rex O’Neill has had restless nights as a wildfire burns less than a kilometre from his home.
That’s a worry, but he also fears the Wesley Ridge fire could reach what he calls a “national treasure” – Cathedral Grove, a temperate rainforest containing trees that are about 800 years old.
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Here’s what we know about the new feature.
What is it?
Similar to retweets on X (formerly Twitter) or reposts on TikTok, the new Instagram feature is designed to make sharing content easier. It’s been in testing since 2022, and is now rolling out to users globally.
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