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More than 9,100 federal public servants have applied for the government’s early retirement incentive program ahead of today’s deadline.The final number of applications won’t be known until next week, according to the government. The program was available to 68,000 public servants who were notified of their eligibility to retire based on…
Premier Wab Kinew has yet to make a public visit to Steinbach — the province’s third-largest city — nearly three years into his term in office, despite repeatedly promoting a “One Manitoba” message and emphasizing his ties to communities outside Winnipeg.Kinew and Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara had one meeting in…
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Democratic Sen. Patty Murray says recent statements from U.S. Republicans, including President Donald Trump, criticizing Canada for its wildfire…
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A pair of hikers with an off-leash dog were charged after coming close to a well-known grizzly bear on…
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Elections Alberta says it has verified that a citizen initiative petition looking to force a vote on the province…
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Being evacuated from a wildfire zone is a stressful experience for any family to go through, but imagine trying…
In 2025, summer wildfires in Manitoba killed two people, displaced 33,000 others, burned four per cent of the province’s land mass and cost the province hundreds of millions of dollars at the very least.In 2026, June storms and subsequent flooding led 50 municipalities to declare states of emergency, damaged 30,000…
An out-of-control wildfire on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore jumped significantly in size Friday, reaching 1,700 hectares as residents forced to flee their homes anxiously awaited further news.The Halifax Regional Municipality said the majority of its firefighters and personnel from the provincial Natural Resources Department would leave the scene — located…
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.The remaining essential workers in Wrigley are evacuating, even as their neighbours in Fort Simpson return home. The community of…
In 2025, summer wildfires in Manitoba killed two people, displaced 33,000 others, burned four per cent of the province’s land mass and cost the province hundreds of millions of dollars at the very least.In 2026, June storms and subsequent flooding led 50 municipalities to declare states of emergency, damaged 30,000…
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Environment Canada lifted an air quality warning across the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday, after heavy smoke blanketed the…
Ontario’s wildland firefighters are facing “extremely challenging” conditions on the ground in northwestern Ontario, their union said.More than 150 crews were deployed to northwestern Ontario as of Friday morning, including some from Alberta and the Yukon.As of Thursday evening, there were 129 active fires burning in northwestern Ontario, the provincial…
The wildfire season in B.C. has been transformed in a flash, with lightning strikes sending the tally of blazes burning in the province past 100.On Wednesday morning the province’s firefighters faced only about 20 blazes in what had been a relatively quiet season, but as of Saturday morning there were about 115…
In 2025, summer wildfires in Manitoba killed two people, displaced 33,000 others, burned four per cent of the province’s land mass and cost the province hundreds of millions of dollars at the very least.In 2026, June storms and subsequent flooding led 50 municipalities to declare states of emergency, damaged 30,000…
Nova ScotiaA wildfire on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore is now listed as being held, but ground crews will continue the containment efforts throughout the day. Residents evacuated on Thursday are now allowed to return to their homes.Evacuation centres at Musquodoboit Rural High School and Marine Drive Academy have closedCBC News ·…
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. WARNING: This story contains details and images that could be disturbing Chase Sinclair says he doesn’t expect to…
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that any money made from tolls on the Gordie Howe International Bridge won’t…
In 2025, summer wildfires in Manitoba killed two people, displaced 33,000 others, burned four per cent of the province’s land mass and cost the province hundreds of millions of dollars at the very least.In 2026, June storms and subsequent flooding led 50 municipalities to declare states of emergency, damaged 30,000…
A Kelowna family’s dog is back home after surviving, escaping and running from a rollover crash.Dearah Jordan and her mini Australian shepherd Daisy, 3, were on their way home from a lake trip when they were involved in a collision on Highway 33 near Kelowna, B.C. “The first thing I noticed…
Structure fires have caused over $38 million in damage in downtown Prince George in the past five years.That’s according to a report going to council Monday night from the city’s director of administrative services, Eric Depenau.The report compiles data from the Office of the Fire Commissioner and examines data from…
Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A man from Sherbrooke, Que., has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the 2023 killing of Franz…
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