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Canada

20,000 flee wildfires as British Columbia declares state of emergency

The fires that erupted on Friday spread rapidly, nearly doubling in size overnight into Saturday. National police are investigating a possible death near Summerland, although the casualty has not yet been confirmed.

09/08/2026

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Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario

A train crew was surrounded by wildfire flames near Armstrong, Ontario, Canada, on 13 July 2026. The Canadian National Railway crew escaped safely as more than 160 fires burned across the region.

16/07/2026

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Toronto choked by wildfire smoke, records world's worst air quality

A thick orange haze hung over Toronto on Wednesday 15 July as smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario engulfed Canada's largest city, giving it the worst air quality of any major city in the world that morning, according to monitoring service IQAir.

16/07/2026

Tech News

Meta plans biggest AI data centre outside US with $9.1bn Canada push

Meta will pour more than $9.1bn (€8.4bn) into a new artificial intelligence data centre in Alberta, Canada — its largest outside the United States — powered by a dedicated natural gas plant.

09/07/2026

Canada

11-year-old boy dies from rabies in Canada after waking to bat on face

Rabies is a rare but deadly infection usually spread by a bite or scratch from an infected animal. It is almost always fatal after the onset of symptoms, although vaccination and early treatment can help to prevent it.

02/07/2026

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Toronto streets fill with Panama and Croatia supporters

Supporters of Panama and Croatia turned downtown Toronto into a sea of flags and chants ahead of their crucial World Cup Group L clash.

24/06/2026

Canada

Police officer and civilian killed in Montreal shooting

Montreal Police named the officer killed in the shooting as 34-year-old Mohamed Lamine Benredouane.

23/06/2026

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Toronto celebrates as Ghana beat Panama with late World Cup goal

Canada became the backdrop for emotional celebrations as Ghana secured a late World Cup victory over Panama in Toronto. Supporters from both nations turned the city into a vibrant meeting point before the decisive Group L match.

18/06/2026

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Vancouver turns green and gold after Australia's World Cup win

Australian supporters filled downtown Vancouver with chants and celebrations after the Socceroos defeated Turkey 2-0 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

14/06/2026

Sport

'Take me to America': Bosnia unites behind viral anthem at World Cup

As the Western Balkan country celebrates its second-ever appearance at the tournament despite its underdog status, a 15-year-old song about life abroad by a much-beloved band has become an unofficial anthem for Bosnian fans.

13/06/2026

Canada

Air Canada captain accused of flying for years without correct license

"Safety was not compromised by this incident because all pilots at Air Canada undergo mandatory recurrent training every six months to validate their flying competency," Air Canada said.

10/06/2026

Canada

Qatar's emerging designers debut in Canada

Three emerging Qatari and Qatar-based designers made their North American runway debut at Fashion Art Toronto, showcasing their work to international audiences as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture and highlighting fashion's growing role in cultural exchange.

07/06/2026

Destinations

Toronto: A World Cup host city travel guide

Canada's largest city will host six World Cup matches, including the co-host nation’s opening fixture.

07/06/2026

Destinations

Vancouver: A World Cup host city travel guide

BC Place in downtown Vancouver will host seven World Cup fixtures – including two of Canada's group games.

06/06/2026

Sport

Qatari artist designs Pierre Gasly's helmet for Canadian Grand Prix

The design, created through the 2026 Year of Culture partnership involving Qatar, Canada and Mexico, combines symbols from both Qatar and Canada.

05/06/2026

Travel News

Free entry offered at Canada’s national parks this summer

Tourists can also get a 25% discount on camping and overnight stays operated by Parks Canada between June and September.

14/05/2026

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Partnership with EU ‘just getting started' - Canadian minister

Canada’s foreign affairs minister points to the rise of middle powers in global diplomacy and says Ottawa's growing ties with the EU are “not just a policy response” to Donald Trump's tariff hammer.

12/05/2026

Canada

Carney says Canada must cut reliance on US as tariffs hit economy

The Canadian leader stressed that his country cannot hinge its future on hope that the US will return to the partner it formerly was to his country and that active steps must be taken to protect Ottawa from the disruptions caused by the Trump administration.

20/04/2026

Canada

Canada's Mark Carney, Finland's Alexander Stubb play hockey during official visit

Hockey took centre stage in Ottawa on Tuesday as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finnish President Alexander Stubb joined local players on the ice, combining sport with diplomacy during Stubb’s first official visit to Canada.

16/04/2026

Canada

Claire Brosseau, Canadian actress with bipolar disorder, fights for assisted dying

Claire Brosseau, 49, battles decades of mental illness and is suing the Canadian government for access to assisted dying. Advocates say chronic psychiatric suffering can be as unbearable as physical pain, as Canada weighs extending MAID to mental illness. Watch the video for more.

26/02/2026

Residences

You can book a stay at the cottage from Heated Rivalry this summer

The hit HBO show has sparked a rise in demand for getaways to Ontario, and you can book a trip to the actual filming location on Lake Muskoka through Airbnb.

25/02/2026

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Canada in shock after Tumbler Ridge high school mass shooting

Residents of Tumbler Ridge, a remote town in western Canada, gathered near the high school for a vigil honouring the eight victims of the mass shooting.

12/02/2026

Canada

Suspect, 18, in British Columbia mass school shooting identified

The suspect of the Tumbler Ridge school mass shooting, which left seven victims plus the shooter dead, has been identified as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar.

12/02/2026

Canada

Watch: Students seen leaving school after deadly shooting in British Columbia

Video shows students leaving a secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, after a shooting that left multiple people dead and dozens injured, according to police. The footage shows students walking out of the high school building in an orderly manner following the shooting.

11/02/2026

Canada

Attacker kills at least nine in British Columbia school shooting

At least nine people were killed after a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, with the suspected gunman also dead and several injured.

11/02/2026

Europe News

What Canada, accustomed to extreme winters, can teach Europe

Euronews spoke to Patrick de Bellefeuille, a prominent Canadian weather presenter and climate specialist, on how Europe could benefit from Canada’s long experience with snowstorms. He has been forecasting for MétéoMédia, Canada’s top French-language weather network, since 1988.

10/01/2026