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

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

World 09:47 09/08/2026

PENTICTON, British Columbia - British Columbia declared a state of emergency on Saturday after thousands of people in the western Canadian province were ordered to flee a fast-moving wildfire that nearly doubled in size overnight.

WestJet flight attendants go on strike after talks fall through, grounding flights

WestJet flight attendants go on strike after talks fall through, grounding flights

World 12:06 03/08/2026

Flight attendants at Canada's WestJet went on strike on Sunday after talks fell through with the country's second-largest carrier, grounding flights during the busy summer season and adding to challenges by cabin crews across North America to the industry's pay structure.

Wildfires spread in Western Canada as temperatures rise, lightning strikes

Wildfires spread in Western Canada as temperatures rise, lightning strikes

World 18:14 25/07/2026

TORONTO -- New wildfires broke out in Western Canada and forests continued to burn in Ontario as Canada battled what Prime Minister Mark Carney called one of the most intense wildfire seasons on record.

Canada faces one of its most intense fire seasons

Canada faces one of its most intense fire seasons

World 11:36 21/07/2026

With nearly 1,000 active fires and an area as large as Belgium already burned, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country is facing one of the "most intense" wildfire seasons in its history.

Canada wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest, Northeast with hazardous air

Canada wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest, Northeast with hazardous air

World 14:45 17/07/2026

Heavy smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada enveloped a swath of the U.S. from the Midwest to the Northeast on Thursday, prompting warnings from officials that residents should stay indoors wherever possible and avoid the acrid, unhealthy air.

Canada tell fans 'the journey is only just beginning' after Morocco defeat

Canada tell fans 'the journey is only just beginning' after Morocco defeat

World 11:47 05/07/2026

Canada signed off from a groundbreaking World Cup campaign with an emotional message to supporters on Saturday, thanking fans for helping transform the country's football landscape after their dream run ended.

Eustaquio’s stoppage-time strike sends Canada into World Cup last 16

Eustaquio’s stoppage-time strike sends Canada into World Cup last 16

World 08:45 29/06/2026

INGLEWOOD, California - Stephen Eustaquio hammered home a rasping strike from the edge of the penalty area in the 92nd minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa on Sunday, propelling the co-hosts into the World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history.

Canadian lender TD tells some employees it will use software to monitor their work

Canadian lender TD tells some employees it will use software to monitor their work

World 16:03 20/06/2026

TORONTO - Toronto-Dominion Bank told some employees working in its financial crimes and risk management team that it would run software to track their work, prompting questions around consent and privacy in the workplace as the Canadian lender tries to increase productivity, according to a recording of a team call reviewed by Reuters and a document TD shared with employees.

Kone's broken leg casts shadow over Canada's historic World Cup win

Kone's broken leg casts shadow over Canada's historic World Cup win

World 11:14 19/06/2026

Canada's first-ever World Cup win was overshadowed on Thursday when midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg after a tackle that left teammates shaken and coach Jesse Marsch lamenting an injury that turned a night of celebration into one of anguish.

Canada’s Manitoba seeks to export piglets, pork products to Vietnam

Canada’s Manitoba seeks to export piglets, pork products to Vietnam

Economy 17:30 17/06/2026

Canada’s Manitoba Province is seeking to expand agricultural cooperation with Vietnam, including potential exports of piglets, swine genetics, and processed pork products, according to Manitoba Minister of Agriculture Ron Kostyshyn.

Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots

Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots

World 13:55 11/06/2026

OTTAWA -- The Canadian government introduced a digital safety bill on Wednesday that would ban social media for children under 16 with exemptions for platforms that meet certain safety standards, months after Australia enacted the world's first social media ban for young people.

Canada launches loan program to help airlines deal with high fuel prices

Canada launches loan program to help airlines deal with high fuel prices

World 12:26 09/06/2026

OTTAWA -- The Canadian government is launching a new loan program to help domestic airlines deal with high fuel prices and maintain operations and jobs, the finance ministry said in a statement on Monday.