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Wildfires still causing smoke problems in much of Canada, though weekend may improve

OTTAWA — Air pollution from wildfires remained well above healthy levels across much of southern and northern Ontario and several communities in British Columbia and Alberta on Thursday.

Jun 9, 2023 10:02 PM Read more >

David Johnston quits as special rapporteur on foreign interference

OTTAWA — David Johnston says he is stepping down from his role as special rapporteur investigating foreign interference before the end of June, citing the highly partisan atmosphere around his work.

Jun 9, 2023 5:31 PM Read more >

Lawyer for Bernardo victims says families told of transfer the day it happened

OTTAWA — The families of convicted killer and rapist Paul Bernardo's victims didn't learn that he was being transferred to a different prison until the day it happened, the correctional service confirmed Friday.

Jun 9, 2023 5:03 PM Read more >

Firefighters from France arrive to battle blazes as wildfire smoke lingers

Firefighters from France arrived in Canada to help Quebec face a marathon wildfire season while most evacuation orders were lifted in Nova Scotia nearly two weeks after intense infernos caused thousands to flee their homes.

Jun 9, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Former Supreme Court justice Louis LeBel remembered for eloquence, humour, intellect

OTTAWA — Former colleagues of a long-time Supreme Court justice are remembering Louis LeBel as a strong legal mind who was kind with sharing his insights. The former justice died Thursday at the age of 83.

Jun 9, 2023 4:32 PM Read more >

Happy to help Canada, but U.S. wildfire season is rapidly approaching, officials warn

WASHINGTON — The United States is happy to help Canada beat back the fearsome start of its wildfire season, officials say — but they are keeping one eye on the calendar, worried about when those resources might be needed closer to home.

Jun 9, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Smoke and flames continue to engulf much of Canada with poor air quality in parts of Ontario and Quebec and the same blanketing much of the west.

Jun 9, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

New Brunswick's proposed education policy change sparks backlash in Ottawa

OTTAWA — The New Brunswick government is facing backlash from Ottawa over a new education policy — including from the prime minister, who is accusing Blaine Higgs's government of targeting transgender kids.

Jun 9, 2023 3:03 PM Read more >

Latest Trump indictment levels 37 counts against former president

WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors detonated another bombshell under Donald Trump's election campaign Friday, this time hitting the former president with 37 felony charges related to the cavalier handling of national security secrets.

Jun 9, 2023 2:29 PM Read more >

Canada sought use of European Union compound in Kabul for fingerprinting, reneged

OTTAWA — Canada requested use of the European Union's compound in Kabul to help with tasks such as fingerprinting for those fleeing Afghanistan, according to documents obtained by The Canadian Press.

Jun 9, 2023 2:11 PM Read more >