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British Columbia's record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers

British Columbia's record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers

British Columbia's wildfire season is now the most destructive on record, with more than 14,000 square kilometres of the province burned, surpassing the previous high of 13,543 square kilometres set in 2018.
Helicopter in firefighting operation crashes in northwestern Alberta, killing pilot

Helicopter in firefighting operation crashes in northwestern Alberta, killing pilot

PEACE RIVER, Alta. — A helicopter crash in northwestern Alberta has resulted in the third death in recent days involving wildfire-fighting efforts in Canada.
N.L. judge upholds Trudeau Foundation bid to have sex harassment suit heard in Quebec

N.L. judge upholds Trudeau Foundation bid to have sex harassment suit heard in Quebec

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court has sided with the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation in its bid to have a sexual harassment case heard in Quebec.
Bernardo to stay in medium-security prison as correctional service defends transfer

Bernardo to stay in medium-security prison as correctional service defends transfer

OTTAWA — The decision to transfer serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison was sound, the Correctional Service of Canada announced Thursday, with its commissioner underlining his new lodgings do not make him any less of a "p
Quebec police looking for Ukrainian refugee missing after going for swim in river

Quebec police looking for Ukrainian refugee missing after going for swim in river

MONTREAL — A Ukrainian refugee who recently arrived in Quebec has been missing since Wednesday evening after he went swimming in a river southeast of Quebec City.
Ottawa's new round of sanctions on Russians includes celebrities, Wagner Group heads

Ottawa's new round of sanctions on Russians includes celebrities, Wagner Group heads

OTTAWA — Canada is sanctioning more Russians whom Ottawa accuses of supporting Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and mercenary violence in Africa. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has announced new sanctions against 38 individuals and 25 entities.
Canada Child Benefit hailed for reducing poverty, as families get boosted payments

Canada Child Benefit hailed for reducing poverty, as families get boosted payments

The Canada Child Benefit is being hailed for lifting children out of poverty seven years since its introduction, as families get a cost-of-living boost this month.
Who knew what when? A timeline of the Bernardo case and controversial prison transfer

Who knew what when? A timeline of the Bernardo case and controversial prison transfer

OTTAWA — The Correctional Service of Canada announced Thursday that a review found Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison from a maximum-security penitentiary was sound and followed proper policies and laws.
Netanyahu visit to Canada 'not on the table,' says PM Trudeau

Netanyahu visit to Canada 'not on the table,' says PM Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is not currently planning to join the American president in inviting his Israeli counterpart for a visit.
Ottawa working to prevent further wildfire tragedy after deaths: environment minister

Ottawa working to prevent further wildfire tragedy after deaths: environment minister

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government is doing everything it can to prevent further tragedy after four recent wildfire-related deaths.