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Officials estimate the Mooseland Road wildfire near Jacket Lake has surpassed 300 hectares, prompting some residents to be ready for evacuation if conditions worsen. The situation is evolving, with authorities urging nearby communities to stay alert and heed any evacuation orde…

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Don Duguid, a respected public figure and former recipient of Canada’s highest honors, has died peacefully, his family confirms. His passing was announced after years of service in politics and community work, including recent contributions reported by CBC. For Canadians, Dugui…

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A wildfire destroyed most of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, prompting the Assembly of First Nations to call on the federal government for urgent assistance. The fire forced evacuations, with residents narrowly escaping using boats, and left a community in urgent need of suppor…

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Rogers is shutting down six radio stations and cutting about 230 roles, but that’s only part of the story. The company has not disclosed exact numbers of frontline telco customer service positions affected, and reports claim some workers are being retrained in Morocco. This dev…

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Federal cabinet ministers faced tough questions from First Nations chiefs in Ottawa as the Liberal government presses ahead with efforts to streamline major project development. At the Assembly of First Nations meeting, chiefs voiced concerns about consultation, respect for Ind…

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The mayor of Repentigny, Quebec, is urging the federal transport minister to suspend rail traffic through the city until CN Rail fixes a damaged railway track. This request follows a derailment incident that raised concerns about safety and ongoing infrastructure repairs in the…

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A Nova Scotia teen who was arrested in March for allegedly co-planning a school attack has been released with strict conditions. The court case is back in September for further proceedings. The development raises questions about youth crime, safety protocols in schools, and how…

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that tolls for the Gordie Howe International Bridge will not be split with the United States until Canada recovers its $6.4 billion investment, with a 15-year period to share net revenues after repayment. The clarification comes amid que…

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A thick haze is hanging over Hamilton, Niagara and surrounding areas for a second day as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario drives down air quality across southern Ontario. The persistent smoke is notable for its impact on everyday activities and health, with air quality …

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Pro-Alberta separation groups are raising more money than federalist voices as Elections Alberta tightens rules for third-party advertising ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum. The latest data show these separatist groups have already outspent federalist campaigns by a significant …

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Quebec police confirm the arrest of Maxime Paquette by Mexican authorities in connection with the widespread Desjardins data breach that drew national attention since June 2024. Paquette had been sought for investigations into the breach, which exposed sensitive financial data …

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A major development at the Port of Vancouver was announced this Thursday by Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon, who described the plan as “significant.” The details focus on improving efficiency and infrastructure to support Canada’s busiest west coast port, a key hub …

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A new wildfire near Boston Bar, British Columbia, is forcing evacuations as flames roar through forested hills. Firefighters are battling an out-of-control blaze for residents with an evacuation order issued by the Fraser Valley Regional District at 8:30 a.m. PT on Thursday, Ju…

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Wildfire devastates Namaygoosisagagun First Nation in northwestern Ontario, with flames forcing the entire community to evacuate by boat. The blaze spans more than 350,000 hectares, leaving residents to seek urgent help from provincial and federal governments as they begin reco…

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A proposed data centre in west-central Alberta is drawing questions from Yellowhead County as developers reveal plans—yet no tenant has been secured yet. The project centers near a gas plant and carbon sequestration site, highlighting the overlap of energy infrastructure and di…

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A sudden bout of severe food poisoning kept Paula McLaughlin from Coronation, Alberta, last month, leading to a rush to the town’s emergency department. For the first time, she saw a virtual doctor as part of an expanded telehealth service that connects rural patients with medi…

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Wildfire season intensifies as northern Ontario battles dozens of forest fires already devastating communities. Northwest winds are expected to push the flames and smoke toward several towns, prompting evacuation orders and widespread air quality concerns for residents and visi…

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Hundreds of wildfires are burning out of control in northern Ontario, forcing evacuations and prompting urgent questions about response time. The province has asked the federal government to ensure aircraft and crews can be deployed within 24 hours if more help is needed. This …

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Canada will invest nearly $2 billion over four years to buy 190 armoured combat support vehicles, produced by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada in London, Ontario. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the plan, highlighting a new strategic partnership with the company as a c…

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A thick, smoky haze continues to envelop the Greater Toronto Area as Environment Canada still has an orange-level air quality warning in place. The dangerous air is tied to forest fires blazing in Northern Ontario, making this one of the worst air quality events in the world ri…