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Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:08:50 EDT
Members of First Nation destroyed by northwestern Ontario wildfire helped each other escape by boat
Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, also known as Collins First Nation, has been destroyed by a wildfire that spans over 350,000 hectares in northwestern Ontario. Community leaders spoke to CBC News about their harrowing journey by boat to safety as they...

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Thunder Bay residents come together to support wildfire evacuees with toy drive, donation drop-offs
People in Thunder Bay are coming together to collect donations for wildfire evacuees in the city, including members of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation who have lost everything. Here's how the city is helping to navigating the evolving crisis, and what...

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:08:13 EDT
Conservation officers, RCMP investigating two wildlife-related deaths near La Ronge, Sask.
Two deaths at McTavish Lake, north of La Ronge, are suspected to be wildlife-related, the Saskatchewan government says.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:02:55 EDT
Evacuation order issued for Mooseland Road wildfire in Halifax County
The Mooseland Road wildfire in the Jacket Lake area of Halifax County was estimated at more than 300 hectares Thursday. Between 100 to 150 people are impacted by the evacuation order.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:32:42 EDT
B.C. wildfires intensify amid hot, windy weather
One evacuee describes the scene as "an entire mountain disappearing in front of our eyes, trees looking like Q-Tips doused in gasoline just going up in flames."

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:37:57 EDT
Carney says Gordie Howe bridge tolls won't be split with U.S. until the $6.4B of debt is repaid
Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that Gordie Howe International Bridge tolls won't be split with the United States until the $6.4 billion of Canadian investment is repaid. However, Carney did clarify that the agreement is to split net revenue...

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:21 EDT
Alberta separatists 'frustrated and flummoxed' over fundraising tallies from pro-Canada group
Some separatist groups are “frustrated and flummoxed” over Elections Alberta’s third-party advertising rules ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:43:26 EDT
Rogers cutting telco customer service jobs amid complaints of long wait times
Rogers announced the closure of six radio stations last week, laying off 230 people. But it didn’t mention that it was also laying off front-line telco customer service agents. The company won’t confirm how many jobs are disappearing, nor will it...

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:28:14 EDT
Assembly of First Nations calls for support for First Nation in Ontario after wildfire
The Assembly of First Nations passed an emergency resolution calling on the government to help Namaygoosisagagun First Nation after a wildfire destroyed most of the community on Monday.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:15:47 EDT
2-time world curling champ, longtime CBC broadcaster Don Duguid dead at 90
Don Duguid's son, member of Parliament Terry Duguid, says his father died peacefully Wednesday night.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:14:16 EDT
Fast-moving fires destroy homes in northern Ontario as crews fight flames
Winds out of the northwest could fan the flames of dozens of forest fires that have already devastated communities in northern Ontario.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:48:12 EDT
Assembly of First Nations questions ministers on major projects, reconciliation
Federal cabinet ministers faced pointed concerns from frustrated chiefs Thursday at an Assembly of First Nations meeting in Ottawa, as the Liberal government tried to again ease tensions over its efforts to streamline major project development.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:04:00 EDT
N.S. teen accused in school plot released on strict conditions
The Nova Scotia teen arrested in March for co-plotting a school attack has been released with strict conditions. The case is due back in court in September.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:28:49 EDT
Ford defends Ontario emergency firefighting budget as province asks Ottawa to help with evacuations
As wildfires burn out of control in parts of Ontario, the province is asking the federal government to ensure aircraft and crews could be deployed in 24 hours or less in case assistance is needed. Premier Doug Ford responded to criticisms Thursday th...

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:08:25 EDT
Repentigny, Que., calls for stop to rail traffic after TSB investigation reveals 'several deficiencies'
The mayor of Repentigny, Que., is calling on the federal transport minister to suspend rail traffic through the city until CN Rail implements corrective measures to the railway track.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:30:00 EDT
Federal government refers Port of Vancouver strategy to Major Projects Office
Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon has announced the Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy is being referred to the Major Projects Office to support Canada's goal of doubling exports to non-U.S. markets by 2035.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:56:24 EDT
Mexican authorities arrest Quebec fugitive linked to Desjardins data breach, police say
Quebec provincial police have confirmed the arrest by Mexican authorities of Maxime Paquette, who had been wanted since June 2024 in connection with investigations into the massive Desjardins data breach.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:55:37 EDT
Ottawa to spend almost $2B over 4 years to buy 190 Canadian-made armoured vehicles
Canada will spend almost $2 billion over four years on 190 armoured combat support vehicles that will be built by London, Ont.-based General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Thursday.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:47:21 EDT
What's open, closed in Hamilton, Niagara and area amid 'very high risk' air quality and smoky haze
A thick, campfire-smelling haze is hanging over Hamilton, Niagara and area for a second day on Thursday, as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario continues to drive down air quality throughout the southern part of the province.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:51:47 EDT
Toronto air quality may 'temporarily improve' Friday, but conditions could persist into weekend
A thick, smoky haze blanketing the Greater Toronto Area is "much worse" compared to the air quality levels seen over the past few days, an Environment Canada meteorologist says.

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