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The latest news on wildfires in Canada as thousands forced from homes in the West
Wildfires have forced thousands out of several communities in Western Canada. Roughly 6,600 residents have been told to leave their homes in Fort McMurray, Alta., while the rest of the city remains on evacuation alert. In Fort Nelson, B.C.
May 17, 2024 5:50 PM
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Hard-working crews, rain keep fire from Fort McMurray, Alta., as homes burn in B.C.
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Every day since a wildfire began menacing the city of Fort McMurray, Alta., grimy, exhausted firefighters have been spilling out of helicopters at the end of another one of the toughest shifts around.
May 17, 2024 5:41 PM
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McGill seeking new injunction to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment on campus
MONTREAL — McGill University says it's going to court again to dismantle the pro-Palestinian encampment that has been set up on its downtown Montreal campus since late April.
May 17, 2024 5:07 PM
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Relief greets federal order to fix benzene leaks after plastics plant pollution
OTTAWA — Feelings of hope and relief flooded Aamjiwnaang First Nation in Sarnia, Ont.
May 17, 2024 4:57 PM
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Doctors recommend ways to combat waste, pollutants in health-care
Health-care professionals are joining forcesto cut down on waste including single-use plastics, surgical gloves and syringes where possible. Many have provided recommendations to the advocacy group Choosing Wisely Canada.
May 17, 2024 4:54 PM
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NACI recommends universal immunization program against RSV for infants
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending a universal immunization program against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for all infants.
May 17, 2024 3:45 PM
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Quebec woman awarded $460K after attack by three dogs; owner and municipality liable
MONTREAL — In March 2019, Dominique Alain was out jogging in Quebec's Eastern Townships when she was mauled by three dogs, leaving her with life-threatening injuries to her arms and legs.
May 17, 2024 3:40 PM
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Ottawa to make pathway for newcomers who lack official status, speed up deportations
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says some immigrants to Canada who lack official status need a pathway to help them stay, while in other cases Ottawa must speed up deportation procedures.
May 17, 2024 3:23 PM
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President tells Gaza protesters that University of B.C. must remain neutral
VANCOUVER — The president of the University of British Columbia has told pro-Palestinian protesters that the school must remain neutral on the Gaza conflict.
May 17, 2024 2:46 PM
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Trial of admitted serial killer wraps up second week in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — The murder trial of an admitted serial killer has wrapped up its second week of evidence. Two former acquaintances of Jeremy Skibicki were expected to testify Friday about their interactions with the killer.
May 17, 2024 1:48 PM
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