Tracking the 2026 wildfires in Canada - Canada news

Tracking the 2026 wildfires in Canada

16-07-2026 17:39 via cbc.ca

These maps and charts show where the wildfires are, how much has burned and how they're affecting air quality.

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Justice minister orders new trial for Quebec man who spent 3 decades in prison

17-07-2026 17:28 via cbc.ca

Canada's justice minister has ordered a new trial for a Quebec man convicted of four murders, who was released from prison after concerns were raised about the fairness of his initial trial.

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Ontario MPP resigns from cabinet over $16K in Toronto hotel expenses despite living in city

17-07-2026 16:51 via cbc.ca

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Stan Cho, who had been serving as minister of tourism, culture and gaming but recently came under fire for expensing hotel stays in Toronto despite living in the city.

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MPP Stan Cho resigns from cabinet after hotel expense controversy

17-07-2026 16:51 via cbc.ca

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Stan Cho, who had been serving as minister of tourism, culture and gaming but recently came under fire for expensing hotel stays in Toronto despite living in the city.

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Panasonic recalls toaster ovens over electric shock hazard

17-07-2026 15:41 via cbc.ca

A recall has been issued for Panasonic Flashxpress Toaster Ovens sold in Canada and the U.S. due to an electric shock hazard.

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Dollarama recalls garlic powder due to 'microbial contamination'

17-07-2026 15:04 via cbc.ca

The CFIA says the seasoning should not be used, sold or served due to possible contamination from Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning.

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Substandard work, evasion of oversight helped fuel deadly Hong Kong fire, investigators told

17-07-2026 14:35 via cbc.ca

An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades heard arguments on how improper practices that evaded regulatory oversight turned a small fire into a tragedy, as the investigation neared its conclusion on Friday.

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Nova Scotia wildfire grows to 1,700 hectares

17-07-2026 14:02 via cbc.ca

Firefighters continue to respond to a growing wildfire near Mooseland Road, on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, about 100 kilometres east of Halifax.

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Efforts resume to tackle out-of-control wildfire on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore

17-07-2026 14:02 via cbc.ca

Firefighters are continuing to respond to an active wildfire near Mooseland Road, on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, around 100-kilometres east of Halifax.

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Andy Burnham officially becomes British Labour Party leader, replacing Starmer

17-07-2026 13:35 via cbc.ca

Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.

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Rescue efforts underway after landslide buries residents in southwest China

17-07-2026 13:14 via cbc.ca

An unknown number of people were buried after a landslide struck a county in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing on Friday, causing residential ‌buildings downhill to collapse, according to state media.

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Why electrician pre-apprenticeship programs are no guarantee of work, or even an apprenticeship

17-07-2026 12:19 via cbc.ca

Two graduates of an electrical pre-apprenticeship program in London, Ont., say finding an employer willing to register them as apprentices has been far harder than learning the trade itself. Industry leaders say the programs provide valuable training but aren't a guarantee of work because apprenticeship positions remain limited.

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More than 320,000 people sign Winnipeg video game store's petition to keep PlayStation discs spinning

17-07-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca

Hundreds of thousands of people have signed a petition created by a Winnipeg video game store after Sony said earlier this month it plans to ditch physical PlayStation game discs.

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Lottery sales are slipping, but Manitoba hopes smaller prizes will win over young adults

17-07-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca

The corporation that runs lottery games in Manitoba is betting smaller prizes and more achievable wins will sway young people who rarely, if ever, play.

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'We can just be together': Queer couple from U.S. finds refuge after moving to Nova Scotia

17-07-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca

It’s never easy to uproot your life, but after a year of watching U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration crack down on 2SLGBTQ+ rights, especially for transgender Americans, Grace Mahoney and her partner, Kayden Burns, decided it was time to leave the United States.

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Why more Quebecers are flocking to Laurentians as province's demographics shift

17-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

People looking for more space, lower housing costs and easier access to nature are helping drive population growth in Quebec’s Laurentians, according to the province’s latest demographic projections. While Montreal is expected to lose population over the next 25 years, municipalities in the Laurentians are preparing for more residents — and the housing and infrastructure needed to support them.

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Toy drives and donation drop-offs: How Thunder Bay, Ont., is supporting wildfire evacuees

17-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

People in Thunder Bay are coming together to collect donations for wildfire evacuees in the city, including members of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation who have lost everything. Here's how the city is helping to navigating the evolving crisis, and what residents can do.

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Toy drives and donation drop-offs: How Thunder Bay, Ont. is supporting wildfire evacuees

17-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

People in Thunder Bay are coming together to collect donations for wildfire evacuees in the city, including members of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation who have lost everything. Here's how the city is helping to navigating the evolving crisis, and what residents can do.

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Toronto's sense of safety was shaken after a deadly festival shooting. What can crime data tell us?

17-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Nearly a week after Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival wasrocked by deadly gun violence, calls continue to mount for more to be done on safety in the city, however police data suggests shootings are at their lowest point in five years.

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Thunder Bay residents come together to support wildfire evacuees with toy drive, donation drop-offs

17-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

People in Thunder Bay are coming together to collect donations for wildfire evacuees in the city, including members of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation who have lost everything. Here's how the city is helping to navigating the evolving crisis, and what residents can do.

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Senior RCMP officer's 'no evidence' comment about India seems to contradict past statements

17-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

RCMP Deputy Commissioner Lisa Moreland says there is "no evidence" to link Indian government officials to crimes committed by Indian gangs that were investigated by U.S. and Canadian law enforcement, including the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. That claim contradicts numerous past statements by other Canadian officials, including former prime minister Justin Trudeau and the RCMP's commissioner.

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New York is pausing new hyperscale data centres. Could the same happen in Canada?

17-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

More companies are looking to Canada to build out hyperscale data centres meant to power AI, launching a debate over whether the facilities are a net benefit for the country. Here's a look at whether provinces and territories here are considering their own moratoriums.

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'My heart is broken forever,' says mom of boy who died in Hamilton lake on Canada Day

17-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Nathanael Selambi, 7, was with the local Cameroonian community celebrating Canada Day at Binbrook Conservation Area when he went missing. His body was found in the water the next day, leaving his parents and two siblings crushed by the loss of a boy who his mom says was thoughtful, pious and mature beyond his years.

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'My heart is broken forever,' says mom of 7-year-old boy who died in Hamilton lake on Canada Day

17-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Nathanael Selambi, 7, was with the local Cameroonian community celebrating Canada Day at Binbrook Conservation Area when he went missing. His body was found in the water the next day, leaving his parents and two siblings crushed by the loss of a boy who his mom says was thoughtful, pious and mature beyond his years.

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Conservation officers, RCMP investigating two wildlife-related deaths near La Ronge, Sask.

17-07-2026 05:08 via cbc.ca

Two deaths at McTavish Lake, north of La Ronge, are suspected to be wildlife-related, the Saskatchewan government says.

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NOPE. Giant cockroach crashes reporter’s live news report | The Moment

17-07-2026 04:24 via cbc.ca

KTLA reporter Rachel Menitoff tells The National about the moment a giant cockroach crawled on her during a live broadcast in Los Angeles — and how she kept her cool.

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Taco Bell removing lettuce from U.S. locations over cyclosporiasis link

17-07-2026 03:27 via cbc.ca

Taco Bell said on Thursday it had removed lettuce from one of its suppliers in some U.S. states, after reports said investigators linked the ingredient to an ongoing cyclosporiasis ‌outbreak that has sickened thousands of people in the country.

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The National | Ontario wildfires evacuees describe their escape

17-07-2026 03:00 via cbc.ca

July 16, 2026 | Evacuees describe their escape from fast-moving wildfire flames in northern Ontario. Republicans lash out at Canada over the wildfire smoke choking much of North America. And Donald Trump's prime time address on election interference.

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Meta will now tell parents if their teens talk about suicide with the company's AI chatbot

17-07-2026 01:16 via cbc.ca

Starting today, Canadian parents who have set up Instagram's supervision feature for their teen will be notified if their child shows signs that they're in crisis. Kids, advocates and tech experts all say the feature is a step in the right direction, but that more work is needed to keep kids safe online.

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Canada doesn't 'get credit' for rolling back trade irritants, U.S. envoy says

17-07-2026 00:01 via cbc.ca

Weeks after the American administration declined to extend the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, U.S. trade envoy signalled there's been little progress in negotiations between the two countries.

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