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Wildfire triggers evacuation order for Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER — An encroaching wildfire set off an immediate evacuation order Thursday for residents of the British Columbia District of Tumbler Ridge, a community of 2,400 people in northeastern B.C. The district said in a message issued by the B.C.
Jun 8, 2023 9:07 PM
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Government partners with Rainbow Railroad agency to seek out LGBTQ refugees
OTTAWA — Canada has partnered with a non-profit to seek out LGBTQ people fleeing violence all over the world and refer them to Canada as government-assisted refugees.
Jun 8, 2023 8:10 PM
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Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada
The battle against hundreds of wildfires continues in Canada, as many jurisdictions are under either heat or air quality warnings from the federal government.
Jun 8, 2023 7:19 PM
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Defrocked priest facing new sexual assault charges in Igloolik, Nunavut
IQALUIT — Court records show defrocked Oblate priest Eric Dejaeger is facing six charges of indecent assault and two charges of sexual assault for crimes he allegedly committed in Nunavut between 1978 and 1982.
Jun 8, 2023 6:43 PM
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Liberals face growing calls to create LGBTQ envoy, modelled on Biden appointment
OTTAWA — The Liberals are facing mounting calls to appoint a senior diplomat to advocate for LGBTQ people abroad, including from within their cabinet.
Jun 8, 2023 6:24 PM
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Wildfires still causing smoke problems in much of Canada, though weekend may improve
OTTAWA — Air pollution from wildfires remained well above healthy levels across much of southern and northern Ontario and several communities in British Columbia and Alberta on Thursday.
Jun 8, 2023 6:09 PM
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Newfoundland police issue Amber Alert for 14-year-old girl said to be abducted
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police in Newfoundland and Labrador issued an Amber Alert Thursday for a 14-year-old girl who may be heading to New Brunswick.
Jun 8, 2023 5:58 PM
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Supporters of Hassan Diab say extradition must not be 'instrument of persecution'
OTTAWA — The federal government's representative in the Senate says he misspoke earlier this spring when he suggested that France had requested the extradition of Ottawa sociology professor Hassan Diab.
Jun 8, 2023 5:49 PM
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'Unmitigated gall': Senator rejects minister's call to pass Liberal guns bill quickly
OTTAWA — A battle appears to be brewing between senators and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, as he tries to see the Liberals' controversial gun legislation passed swiftly into law.
Jun 8, 2023 5:38 PM
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Fresh D.C. breeze eases atmospheric angst as Canadian smoke chokes U.S. capital
WASHINGTON — A fiery orange sun rose over the iconic landmarks of Washington, D.C., before all but vanishing into a grey Canadian haze Thursday as wildfire smoke from Ontario and Quebec arrived in earnest in the U.S. capital.
Jun 8, 2023 5:34 PM
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