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A brand-new water bomber sat unused and idle at the La Ronge airport as wildfires raged nearby, destroying homes and businesses, according to Saskatchewan’s Opposition NDP. Province says aircraft was not used because of a lack of a training due to wildfire crisis. A brand-new water bomber sat unused and …

People from more than a dozen Manitoba communities forced out by wildfires this spring have either started returning or will start going home in the days ahead, but officials warn that doesn’t mean fires in the province are no longer a threat. Fires burning across province ‘are not out and …

A 22-year-old Hamilton student who was reported missing nearly a month ago was found dead in Toronto, according to police. Sahil Kumar was last seen on the afternoon of May 16 near Yonge and Dundas streets in downtown Toronto. A recent arrival from India, Kumar had moved to Hamilton in …

Prime Minister Mark Carney will welcome leaders of the world’s most powerful democratic countries Sunday for the start of a three-day meeting in the Rocky Mountains — a high-stakes summit that longtime G7 observers say could be one of the most consequential in years.  This summit could be one of …

In his first big test at the G7, Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday morning, according to an official in his office.  PM looking to secure a trade deal to see the U.S. tariffs lifted. In his first big test at the G7, …

Indigenous people living on reserves and in remote communities in Canada are disproportionately affected by wildfires, researchers have found. Those who study wildfire evacuations and others who provide counselling to Indigenous people suggest there are ways to improve how it’s all handled.  Psychologists say more resources, better communications needed to …

Pablo Rodriguez will replace interim leader Marc Tanguay and lead the party into the next provincial election coming up in October 2026. Charles Milliard came in second place at Quebec City leadership convention. Quebec Liberals have chosen former MP Pablo Rodriguez as their next leader after voting closed Saturday. Rodriguez …

Canada’s current trade war with the U.S. has many people fearing what Donald Trump is going to do next. But there are some who believe the severing of trade ties with America is more of an unshackling, freeing Canada to fix what they view as a longstanding problem: the internet. …

WestJet is alerting its employees and the public about a “cybersecurity incident” involving the Calgary-based airline’s internal systems and app.  Calgary-based airline says Transport Canada, law enforcement investigating. WestJet is alerting its employees and the public about a “cybersecurity incident” involving the Calgary-based airline’s internal systems and app. In a …