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‘Generations of knowledge’ to be shared as SPSA enters MOU with First Nations councilsWildfire management in Saskatchewan will be informed by First Nations perspectives, as outlined in an MOU signed by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency and two nations, Tuesday.FireAug 18
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Take a bough: Climbing takes relationship with B.C.’s trees to the next levelTom Zadorsky is part of a movement that aims to awaken a climbers' inner child and give a new perspective on British Columbia's forests.CanadaAug 18
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1 in 3 Canadians say they’d cut insurance to save money, TD survey saysOne-third of Canadians (33 per cent) say they would consider reducing their insurance coverage to save money, a TD Insurance survey says.MoneyAug 5
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Climate change made Ontario, N.W.T. fire conditions roughly twice as likely: reportThe conditions underlying intense July wildfires were made roughly twice as likely due to human-induced climate change, said a new report published Thursday.CanadaAug 6
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Wildfire crisis eases in western Europe but worsens in Greece as winds drive blazesGale-force winds are driving flames through a seaside resort in Greece and triggering fresh evacuations as wildfires spread fast throughout Athens.FireAug 1
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Super El Niño growing ‘faster than we’ve ever recorded’ as wildfires burnEnvironment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) forecasted in Jan. 2026 that this year 'will likely be among the hottest years on record.'CanadaAug 4
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Canada is no U.S. ‘subsidiary,’ Carney says, urging world to take lessonCanada was 'walking away from a bad deal,' Prime Minister Carney said in a statement, vowing 'dollar-for-dollar' tariffs in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s levies.CanadaAug 24
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‘Wrong message’: 36 people temporarily banned from Nova Scotia legislatureThirty-six people who participated in protests at the Province House in March have been banned for periods ranging three to 12 months.PoliticsAug 10
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Canada hits back with counter-tariffs on 700 U.S. goods worth $28BTrade talks collapsed between Canada and the United States on Friday and Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa would be retaliating with “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs.CanadaAug 25
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‘I’m not leaving’: Some B.C. residents vow to defend homes from wildfiresAs wildfires intensify across Canada, a transportation expert says governments need a national firefighting strategy focused on prevention instead of evacuation.FireJul 24
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Ontario forest firefighters warned for years about retention, pay issuesBack in 2016, a report warned that fire rangers were quitting at an alarming rate, were less experienced than in previous years and were comparatively underpaid.CanadaJul 22
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Trump says he’ll be ‘holding Canada responsible’ for wildfire smokeU.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to hold Canada accountable for wildfire smoke blowing across the border, vowing the cost will be added to the American tariffs.CanadaJul 17
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Canada set for U.S. tariff relief, source says as Carney, Trump tout dealPremiers, meanwhile, say Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to restock American alcohol on their shelves as Canada finalizes the new trade deal.CanadaAug 19
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Sawmill closures ‘gut-wrenching’ amid lumber industry headwinds: Canfor CEOThe Fox Creek, Alta. sawmill is closing because there's not enough fibre in the region to sustain it long-term, coupled with U.S. tariffs and weak markets, the company said.EconomyJul 30
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Ford government taps Canadian military for help with massive Ontario wildfiresCritics say the government has entered the wildfire season unprepared and without setting aside enough money up front to plan for the summer.CanadaJul 16
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Ontario grounds 2 waterbombers for repairs as wildfires rage through northThe Ministry of Natural Resources indicated two of its waterbombers were grounded for repairs but said there were no issues with staffing its fleet.CanadaJul 21
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How do wildfires create lightning, pyro tornadoes and thunderstorms?The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre states that there are 919 active wildfires in Canada, with 3,891 total year-to-date wildfires.WeatherJul 20
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Hoekstra says Trump serious about tariff threat over wildfire smokeThe U.S. ambassador says frustration is growing south of the border over Canadian wildfire smoke.PoliticsJul 17
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Ford calls for national firefighting strategy, lambasts Trump commentsOntario Premier Doug Ford was speaking during a wildfire update on Monday morning as almost 200 fires burned across the province.PoliticsJul 20
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Mandatory minimum for child sex abuse material is unconstitutional, says Quebec courtQuebec's highest court has struck down the mandatory one-year minimum sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material, ruling it is unconstitutional in some cases.CanadaJul 8