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The latest news on wildfires in Canada as thousands forced from homes in the West
Wildfires have forced thousands out of several communities in Western Canada. Roughly 6,600 residents have been evacuated out of parts of Fort McMurray, Alta., while the rest of the city remains on evacuation alert. In Fort Nelson, B.C.
May 16, 2024 6:56 PM
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Pat King boasted on social media about 'Freedom Convoy' jamming roads, court hears
OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King boasted about his role in gridlocking downtown Ottawa and directed protesters to honk their horns in contravention of a court order in a series of videos published on social media during the events.
May 16, 2024 6:35 PM
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Rain keeping Fort McMurray fire at bay, as thousands out of homes in Western Canada
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The oilsands hub city of Fort McMurray, Alta., got a watery reprieve from a menacing wildfire Thursday as steady rain fell and water cannons delivered a soaking blast to tinder-dry ditches.
May 16, 2024 6:35 PM
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Fort Nelson, B.C., wildfire causes 'some structural damage' outside town: mayor
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A wildfire threatening the town of Fort Nelson in far northeast B.C. has inflicted "some structural damage," according to the community's mayor.
May 16, 2024 6:28 PM
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Canada provides $40 million in new assistance for Palestinians
OTTAWA — Canada is providing $40 million to help Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid concern over what it calls a catastrophic humanitarian situation, worsened by an Israeli ground offensive in Rafah.
May 16, 2024 6:06 PM
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As Mexico, U.S. head to polls, Trudeau still aims to host trilateral summit in 2024
OTTAWA — Canada has yet to set a date for the North American Leaders' Summit, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's still aiming to host the gathering this year.
May 16, 2024 5:42 PM
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Quebec media say new bill to protect politicians is excessive, harms free speech
MONTREAL — Quebec newsroom leaders are calling out a new bill to protect politicians from abuse, saying the legislation is excessive and potentially stifling to democratic debate.
May 16, 2024 5:34 PM
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Trudeau calls New Brunswick's Conservative government 'a disgrace' on women's rights
CARAQUET, N.B. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau assailed New Brunswick's premier and other conservative leaders on Thursday, calling out the provincial government's position on abortion, LGBTQ youth and climate change.
May 16, 2024 5:08 PM
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Poilievre would rather 'watch the country burn' than fight climate change: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre's pledges to axe carbon pricing come at a time of wildfires and other disasters and Poilievre would rather "watch the country burn" than continue the fight against climate change.
May 16, 2024 4:42 PM
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Holdover wildfires: Why B.C. may see more overwinter fires this season
FORT NELSON, B.C. — One of the largest wildfires burning in Western Canada is the Patry Creek fire, 25 kilometres north of Fort Nelson, B.C., which re-emerged May 2 after smouldering through the winter.
May 16, 2024 4:25 PM
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