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20,000 Canadians ordered to evacuate Far North city due to wildfires

More than 200 wildfires have already burned a widespread area of the Northwest Territories. There were 1,067 active wildfires burning across Canada as of Wednesday.

Moments

How can Indigenous-led travel benefit people and the planet?

From Australia to Costa Rica, Indigenous-led tourism is on the rise. How can you have a 'mind-expanding' and ethical experience?

Culture news

Tory Lanez to be sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

The rapper could be facing a 13-year sentence for shooting and wounding hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion, an incident which has prompted conversations about misogynoir - a specific form of misogyny experienced by Black women.

Tech News

Meta begins blocking news content in Canada over new law

Meta has begun blocking news content in Canada over a new law forcing the company to pay publishers.

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Canada

Canadian PM Trudeau splits from wife after 18 years of marriage

Trudeau, the 51-year-old scion of one of Canada’s most famous politicians, was sworn into office in 2015. Sophie Trudeau is a former model and TV host. The couple were married in 2005

United Kingdom

Anjem Choudary charged in Britain with terror offences

Choudary and another man were charged following arrests last week.

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Watch: Canada's Magdalen islands have front-row seat to climate change

Canada's Magdalen islands and in a race against time to survive global warming.

Climate

Lightning storms fuel a fresh surge of wildfires in British Columbia

Lightning storms have set off a series of new wildfires in Canada as the country continues to experience its worst ever season.

World News

Forest fires are growing in number and intensity around the world

Intense forest fires are growing in numbers and size around the world in a growing problem being blamed partly on the abandonment of traditional farmland

Travel News

Digital nomad visa: How to work, live and travel in Canada

Canada has launched a remote work scheme. Here’s what you need to know.

Green News

How will smoke from Canada’s wildfires affect Europe?

At the beginning of June, the smoke reached Norway.

World News

At least 15 dead in bus crash in central Canada

Canadian police said officers were responding to a "mass casualty collision" near the town of Carberry, west of Winnipeg.

Canada

French firefighters battle Canadian fires that could last 'all summer'

Two days after arriving in Quebec to assist their Canadian colleagues in the fight against the historic fires that are ravaging the country, French civil protection firefighters and rescue workers are working on operational preparation.

World News

Haze from Canadian wildfires eases as firefighters from abroad arrive

The Canadian government has warned there could be more wildfires this year as the haze that had spread over much of eastern Canada and the US eased.

Canada

Canadian PM blames climate crisis as fires displace over 20,000 people

Over 400 blazes are currently active in what has become Canada's worst wildfire season in history.

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Watch: Canadian wildfire smoke blankets parts of US in yellowish haze

Smoke from intense Canadian wildfires is blanketing the northeastern US in a yellowish haze, prompting health warnings.

Green News

‘I can taste the air’: Smoke from Canada fires is engulfing New York

Smoke from Canada wildfires has prompted New York City to cancel broadway shows and flights.

Culture news

Canadian wildfires: Actress Jodie Comer forced to halt Broadway show

The 'Killing Eve' actress was forced to stop her performance in New York after suffering breathing difficulties amidst unhealthy air quality in the city.

Travel News

Canada is extending visa-free travel to 13 new countries

Canada's government says it wants to make travelling to the country easier, faster and cheaper.

China

China accuses US of provocation with manoeuvres in Taiwan Strait

China has accused the United States of "provocation" after warships from the two countries almost collided in the Taiwan Strait.