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Yellowknife residents heading home, but many still evacuated from other communities
Thousands of people from the Northwest Territories have returned home this week after a wildfire evacuation order was lifted for Yellowknife's 20,000 residents.
Canada to partner with southeast Asian countries to tackle global food insecurity
Canada released a joint statement with 10 southeast Asian countries today that lays out a commitment to tackle global food insecurity and nutritional needs.
Thousands head home as Yellowknife evacuation order set to lift
Thousands of vehicles are expected to travel to Yellowknife in the coming days as a three-week evacuation order is set to lift at noon today.
A timeline of Ontario's decision to develop protected Greenbelt lands and its aftermath
Embattled Ontario Housing Minister Steve Clark stepped down from his cabinet role on Monday following weeks of criticism over his handling of efforts to remove land from the province's protected Greenbelt.
N.W.T. officials braced for uphill battle against Hay River wildfire
A wildfire official says the town of Hay River will be at risk over the next few days with strong winds and high temperatures making a dangerous situation even worse.
Canada continues pushback on 'unfair, unjust' U.S. softwood lumber duties
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is broadening its pushback against the latest U.S. decision to keep imposing duties on Canadian softwood lumber.
Pushy bears force 160 firefighters out of B.C. Interior camp
About 160 firefighters battling a blaze in British Columbia's Interior have pulled out of their camp after they were subjected to what the BC Wildfire Service calls "persistent bear activity."
State of emergency extended in N.W.T. over fears strong winds could increase fire danger
A state of emergency in the Northwest Territories has been extended until Sept. 11 and its premier says she understands the frustration of those forced from their homes.
Danielle Smith slams Guilbeault's commitment to emissions cap
Guilbeault had said because Alberta company Suncor wants to focus more on oil and gas production, it furthers the case for a federal emissions cap.
Paint splashed on Tom Thomson piece in National Gallery by protester
An artwork by renowned Canadian artist Tom Thomson at the National Gallery in Ottawa was splattered with paint on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, as part of a protest against the federal government's response to wildfires.