Category Archives: Canada
More people flee fires, destruction in northern Ontario as blazes rage across Canada
Another Ontario First Nation was razed by fire and more people fled their northern communities over the weekend as Prime Minister Mark Carney said more than 5,000 firefighters were battling blazes acr...
Jul 19, 2026
Fire near Pemberton, B.C. is now being held, but smoke on the way
Environment Canada is telling British Columbians to brace for poor air quality in the coming days, even as wildfire officials have downgraded a fire north of Whistler, B.C. and lifted evacuation alert...
Jul 19, 2026
A look at the nearly 1000 active wildfires scorching Canada
Nearly 1,000 active wildfires are burning across Canada, according to the national wildland fire summary, including 35 new blazes reported Sunday. More than 200 fires are deemed out of control. The fi...
Jul 19, 2026
Regional officials in B.C. warn of fast-moving water and debris from glacial lake
VICTORIA - Regional officials say water from a glacial lake near Pemberton, B.C. has started to flow downstream, threatening nearby properties. The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District says the public ...
Jul 19, 2026
Ottawa to temporarily ban foreign nationals travelling from Congo over Ebola risk
OTTAWA - The Liberal government in Ottawa will bar foreign nationals who set foot in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the past 21 days from entry to Canada due to the risk of importing the deadly E...
Jul 19, 2026
Pit found by Quebecer confirmed to be a 390-million-years-old meteorite impact crater
MONTREAL - In late 2023, amateur astronomer Jol Lapointe was using Google Maps to plan a summer road trip when he stumbled upon a strange looking pit. Now, that chance discovery has become something m...
Jul 19, 2026
Marine monitoring network in Quebec could help improve environmental regulations
MONTREAL - A new marine monitoring system that can detect undersea earthquakes, whale songs, ship noise and tidal activity could help improve environmental regulations, according to a recently-publish...
Jul 19, 2026
Students protest closure of Montreal college after provincial permit suspension
MONTREAL - More than 100 students gathered Sunday in front of a private college in Montreal to protest its closure after its permit was not renewed by the Quebec government. The protesters, most of th...
Jul 19, 2026
Ontario wildfire evacuees recall ashes 'landing from the sky' in harrowing escape
THUNDER BAY - The smoke that blanketed Whitesand First Nation became thicker, darker and more acrid within hours. By Monday afternoon, debris started falling down from the pine trees. Panic began to g...
Jul 19, 2026
World Cup final caps Canada's month-long party as tournament ends
VANCOUVER - The final World Cup whistle has been blown, crowning Spain champions and bringing an end to Canada's month-long tournament celebration. North Vancouverite Evan Sawrenko is among fans in To...
Jul 19, 2026