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Partial evacuation order due to forest fires lifted in Quebec Cree community

Partial evacuation order due to forest fires lifted in Quebec Cree community

MONTREAL — The Cree Nation of Wemindji in northwestern Quebec has lifted an evacuation order for medically vulnerable people after nearby forest fires led the community to declare a state of emergency earlier this week.
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Former Quebec NDP MP Roméo Saganash charged with sexual assault in Winnipeg

Former Quebec NDP MP Roméo Saganash charged with sexual assault in Winnipeg

OTTAWA — Winnipeg police say former New Democrat MP Roméo Saganash has been charged with sexual assault. Police say they arrested Saganash on June 27 in relation to an allegation from May 1 in Winnipeg and the matter is now before the courts.
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B.C. state of emergency helps rapid response to raging wildfires: Eby

B.C. state of emergency helps rapid response to raging wildfires: Eby

British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government's decision to declare a provincial state of emergency allows authorities to rapidly access tools and implement measures to deal with the evolving wildfire situation. B.C.
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Yellowknife veterinarian helps pets flee fires, supports animals left behind

Yellowknife veterinarian helps pets flee fires, supports animals left behind

Yellowknife veterinarian Michelle Tuma was having a hectic month even before an encroaching wildfire forced the mass evacuation of her home community.
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Federal underfunding Indigenous housing leads to years-long wait-lists, frustration

Federal underfunding Indigenous housing leads to years-long wait-lists, frustration

OTTAWA — Stefania Giesbrecht was hoping that by the time she finished her studies, she could move back to her community of Saugeen First Nation.
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Veterans, advocates want to see changes at Veterans Affairs under new minister

Veterans, advocates want to see changes at Veterans Affairs under new minister

OTTAWA — It's been just over three years since Veterans Affairs Canada released a strategy to tackle its 23,000 backlogged benefits applications, and that file has landed on the desk of a new minister for the first time.
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'Nation-building moment': Yukon eyes connection to B.C. electricity grid

'Nation-building moment': Yukon eyes connection to B.C. electricity grid

Yukon's energy minister says Canada's push for more green energy and a net-zero electricity grid should spark renewed interest in connecting the territory's power to British Columbia.
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B.C. declares wildfire emergency amid desperate battle to save West Kelowna

B.C. declares wildfire emergency amid desperate battle to save West Kelowna

WEST KELOWNA — Homes were ablaze on Friday in West Kelowna, B.C., with firefighters locked in a pitched battle against a rampaging wildfire that helped trigger a provincewide state of emergency.
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No winning ticket sold for Friday's $18 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $18 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $18 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Aug. 22 will be an estimated $23 million. The Canadian Press
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A timeline of events related to wildfire threat in the Okanagan, B.C.

A timeline of events related to wildfire threat in the Okanagan, B.C.

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. — Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate from West Kelowna and the Westbank First Nation due to the nearby MacDougall Creek wildfire, which has destroyed a significant number of properties.
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