British Columbia declared a provincial state of emergency on Saturday as a rapidly spreading wildfire in the Okanagan Lake region forced more than 20,000 residents to flee their homes, with the blaze nearly doubling in size overnight. Over 100 fires are burning across western Canada as hot, dry weather and strong winds fuel the flames.
WHO data reveals Canada has approximately half the measles cases of the United States despite having only one-tenth the population, indicating a significantly higher per capita infection rate. The U.S. has reported 2,465 cases for the year, with 94 new cases added in a single week, mostly in Pennsylvania, while Manitoba has seen cases drop to just two in July.
A fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia forced the evacuation of more than 20,000 people from communities along Okanagan Lake, destroying homes as the province declared a state of emergency. The fire doubled in size and continues to spread rapidly.
Canada and the United States are in tense trade negotiations with Ottawa considering concessions including ending provincial alcohol bans to avoid new tariffs set to take effect in less than two weeks. Prime Minister Mark Carney characterized the talks as 'nasty' after President Trump criticized Canadian leadership.
A fast-moving wildfire devastated an Indigenous community in western Canada, destroying approximately 230 homes along Okanagan Lake near Vernon, British Columbia. The chief of the Okanagan Indian Band described the reserve as looking like a 'war zone' following the destruction.
The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five foreign diplomatic missions in a rare downsizing of America's global diplomatic footprint. The closures include consulates in Nagoya, Japan; Medan, Indonesia; Douala, Cameroon; St. George's, Grenada; and one location in Canada.
Power utilities across multiple countries are implementing advanced tools and contingency plans to protect electrical grids from increasingly frequent extreme weather, including a new predictive model from Washington State University, Brazil's El Niño preparations, and enhanced monitoring systems in Montana and Canada.
More than 4,000 WestJet flight attendants launched a strike at 12:01 a.m. MT on Sunday after contract negotiations collapsed, grounding over 300 flights and stranding thousands of travelers during a busy long weekend period.
A study of 485 mother-child pairs in Canada found that each 0.5 mg/day increase in estimated fluoride intake from tea during pregnancy was associated with a 2.24-point lower full-scale IQ score in children aged 3-4 years, though researchers note the observational design has limitations.
The British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled that provincial laws allowing forced psychiatric treatment of involuntary patients without assessing their capacity to consent are unconstitutional, giving the government six months to reform the legislation. The court found B.C. is an outlier among provinces for granting mental health facilities unilateral power to treat people against their will without independent oversight.
A U.S. appeals court found Canadian energy company Enbridge liable for trespass for operating a pipeline under land belonging to a northern Wisconsin tribe. The court ordered the pipeline to be rerouted and damages to be recalculated, while granting the company additional time to complete the relocation.
Canadian digital asset manager 3iQ has secured a mandate to manage a portion of Gelephu Mindfulness City's Bitcoin reserves as part of a strategic partnership to advance the planned city's digital asset infrastructure.
Gunfire was directed at the US Consulate in Toronto early Monday morning, marking the second shooting at the diplomatic facility in 2026. Police pursued a suspect vehicle but called off the chase due to dangerous speeds; no injuries were reported.
Two groups of small businesses filed legal challenges in U.S. Court of International Trade against the Trump administration's new global tariffs that took effect Friday, targeting over 60 countries including Canada, Mexico, and the EU. The lawsuits came just as temporary 10% worldwide tariffs expired.
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed five civil forfeiture lawsuits seeking to seize more than $25 million in cryptocurrency recovered from investigations into international fraud schemes, including fake investment platforms and romance scams that targeted victims in the United States and Canada.
President Donald Trump ordered 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian imports worth nearly $20 billion, including wine, dairy products, hockey gear and cement, citing what the U.S. administration called discriminatory treatment of American autos, alcohol and dairy goods. The tariffs are scheduled to take effect on August 19, 2026, while Canada has said it is ready to intensify trade talks.
President Trump signed proclamations imposing additional 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, including dairy, alcohol, and other products, in response to what the White House called discriminatory practices. Canada canceled a joint bridge-opening ceremony in response.
South Africa's health regulator is reviewing 12 applications for generic versions of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy, following patent expiration. Separately, Aspen Pharmacare received Canadian approval for its generic version, while Novo Nordisk plans to launch a cheaper authorized copy in South Africa.
President Donald Trump is poised to impose fresh tariffs on approximately 60 countries as soon as this week, replacing the temporary 10% global tariff expiring Friday with new rates ranging from 10% to 12.5%. The move includes a 50% tariff on Canadian goods, citing discriminatory treatment of U.S. products.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the province will purchase 11 new aircraft for C$650 million to combat wildfires, as the number of active fires across northern Ontario reached 191 with over 150 crews and 80 water bombers deployed to fight the blazes.
President Donald Trump announced he will add the cost of wildfire pollution to existing tariffs on Canadian goods, blaming Canada for smoke from wildfires that has triggered air quality warnings across the Midwest and Northeast United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the threat 'unacceptable.'
President Donald Trump announced he will add the cost of wildfire pollution to existing tariffs on Canadian goods, blaming Canada for smoke from wildfires that has triggered air quality warnings across the Midwest and Northeast United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the threat 'unacceptable.'
President Donald Trump announced plans to add the cost of wildfire pollution to existing tariffs on Canadian goods, blaming Canada for 'willful negligence' as smoke from massive wildfires triggered air quality warnings across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the threat 'unacceptable.'
President Donald Trump threatened to impose additional tariffs on Canada as punishment for wildfire smoke blanketing large parts of the United States. The smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires has caused hazardous air quality across the US Midwest and Northeast.
President Donald Trump announced plans to add pollution costs to existing tariffs on Canadian goods, accusing Canada of 'willful negligence' as smoke from massive wildfires triggered air quality warnings across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, including New York City.
Canada has introduced updated cryptocurrency regulations that establish new compliance requirements for crypto exchanges and modify rules affecting individual investors. The changes represent a significant shift in how digital assets are regulated in the country.
Heavy smoke from more than 800 wildfires burning across Canada spread south on July 16, 2026, darkening skies and creating hazardous air quality conditions across the US Midwest and East Coast. Officials warned millions of Americans, particularly elderly and medically vulnerable people, to stay indoors as unhealthy air readings were reported in at least 20 states.
Toronto recorded the worst air quality among major global cities as smoke from over 100 active wildfires in Ontario blanketed the city and drifted into the US Midwest and Northeast, prompting health warnings for millions.
The Canadian Medical Association Journal has published a warning urging doctors to consider anaplasmosis in patients with unexplained fever, as the tick-borne illness spreads into new parts of North America alongside rising Lyme disease cases. Health officials are alerting Canadians exploring outdoors this summer about the growing threat.
Canada has chosen German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems as its preferred partner to build a new fleet of 12 submarines in what is expected to be the country's largest-ever defence procurement contract. The decision comes as Prime Minister Carney seeks to boost military spending amid what he describes as a 'dangerous and divided world.'
The expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its quarterfinals stage in its fourth week, with France defeating Paraguay and Morocco overcoming Canada to advance. The tournament is being hosted across North American venues including Mexico's Estadio Azteca and Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Canada is set to announce Monday the winner of a high-stakes competition to build 12 new submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy, as the country faces strained relations with the United States under President Trump and domestic calls for increased military spending.
Morocco eliminated Canada from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a comprehensive 3-0 victory in the round of 16 on Saturday in Houston, Texas. The North African side extended their unbeaten streak to 34 matches while ending the co-host nation's historic tournament run.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the first visit by a Philippine leader in over a decade, while separately securing a pipeline investment agreement with British Columbia aimed at reducing Canada's economic dependence on the United States amid ongoing trade tensions.
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring 48 nations for the first time in tournament history, is approaching its final matches as teams battle for qualification to the round of 32 knockout stage, which runs from June 28 to July 3.
The Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance issued a rare joint statement warning that powerful AI models capable of disrupting governments and businesses could emerge within months, not years. The agencies urged leaders to act immediately as adversaries are already using AI to accelerate cyber operations.
The Canadian federal government has abruptly suspended an unknown number of citizenship certificates recently issued to people under expanded citizenship-by-descent rules, ordering recipients to return their certificates for review. Some affected individuals had already relocated to Canada or were planning moves based on their citizenship status.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited his grandparents' home village in western Ireland on the eve of the G7 summit, meeting distant relatives while calling for closer international cooperation amid what he described as a 'global rupture.' During the visit, Carney also addressed US AI restrictions on Anthropic's models and suggested a role for the G7 in Iran diplomacy.
Substitute striker Cyle Larin scored for co-hosts Canada to secure a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup 2026 Group B opener in Toronto, earning the nation's first point in their third World Cup appearance after Jovo Lukic had given Bosnia the lead.
Activists unfurled a massive banner reading 'Kick Israel out of FIFA' over a World Cup logo in Toronto on Friday, hours before Canada's opening match, while Iran's delegation reported that 15 officials were denied U.S. visas for the tournament.
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game against Panama in Toronto after Canada refused his visa application. The former Arsenal player faces seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Ireland where he has taken a more conciliatory approach toward the United States, drawing positive response from Trump's Canada envoy. Ireland is attempting to maintain good relations with both countries while staying neutral in the ongoing Canada-US dispute.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring a record 48 teams across 104 matches in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is generating unprecedented carbon emissions estimated between 3.7 and 9 million tons of CO2. The expanded tournament format and tri-national hosting arrangement require extensive travel by teams and fans, creating what analysts call the highest climate impact in World Cup history.
A Toronto police officer was fatally shot Thursday by a 19-year-old suspect while executing a search warrant related to an investigation into shots fired at the U.S. consulate in Toronto in March. The teen will be charged with first-degree murder.
Canadian-Moroccan Bollywood star Nora Fatehi will perform the official FIFA World Cup 2026 song 'Siir Siir' at the tournament's opening ceremony in Toronto on June 12, 2026. The track, created with producer Sanjoy and French artist Vegedream, aims to deliver a message of unity, celebration, and multicultural representation.
Human Rights Watch and advocacy groups are urging FIFA sponsors to pressure U.S. federal officials for an 'ICE Truce' that would halt immigration enforcement operations at World Cup venues, as concerns mount over ICE presence at the tournament being held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
FIFA has responded to widespread observations of empty seats at 2026 World Cup matches, particularly during South Korea vs. Czech Republic, claiming fans were watching from concourses rather than their seats. The discrepancy has renewed concerns about record-high ticket prices and accessibility at the tournament being hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces significant weather challenges as matches begin across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with heat advisories issued on both U.S. coasts, thunderstorm threats in multiple venues, and public health officials monitoring heat-related illnesses and disease outbreaks among the 48 competing teams and spectators.
The Canadian government introduced digital safety legislation on Wednesday that would restrict social media access for children under 16, with exemptions for platforms meeting certain safety standards. The move follows Australia's enactment of the world's first social media ban for young people and comes ahead of next week's G7 summit.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11 with a record 72 group stage matches in the expanded tournament format. Media outlets are releasing tournament previews, predictions, and must-watch match selections ahead of the opening.
The UK, Australia, Canada, France, Norway, and New Zealand announced joint sanctions targeting Israeli settlers and entities involved in violence in the occupied West Bank, including a far-right Israeli cabinet minister. However, human rights groups and Palestinian campaigners criticized the measures as insufficient, arguing they fail to address systemic Israeli state complicity in what Amnesty International has characterized as ethnic cleansing.
Public health officials will conduct surveillance of sewage systems and social media across North American host cities during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to detect potential outbreaks of measles, Ebola, and mosquito-borne illnesses as millions of international fans converge on 16 cities across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, expanding to 48 teams and 104 matches across three countries, will present extreme heat risks for over a quarter of games, along with challenges from vast travel distances, multiple time zones, altitude variations, and potential thunderstorms. Analysis shows some teams will face significantly harsher conditions than others.
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance—comprising the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—issued an unprecedented joint security bulletin warning that Chinese intelligence operatives are using professional networking sites like LinkedIn and job platforms to target government and military personnel with fake recruitment offers to obtain classified information.
Robinhood Markets has completed a $180 million acquisition of Canadian crypto firm WonderFi to enter the Canadian market, while the U.S. Supreme Court has asked the Trump administration to weigh in on a lawsuit dispute involving the company's IPO.
The Trump administration is seeking to raise regional content requirements for North American-built vehicles to 82% to qualify for preferential treatment under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, with half of that value required to be produced in the United States. The proposal comes amid broader tariff actions affecting the auto industry.
Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's planned referendum on holding a future separation vote, calling it a 'dangerous bluff' and drawing on his experience leading the Bank of England during Brexit to warn against such tactics.
The Trump administration announced it will withdraw from a long-standing bilateral defence coordination body with Canada, citing insufficient Canadian defence spending and referencing remarks by Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum. The suspension affects a joint military consultation mechanism dating back to World War II.
During Exercise Balikatan, US, Philippine, Japanese and Canadian forces conducted a two-day strike operation that sank two decommissioned vessels using land, sea and air platforms, demonstrating coordinated military capabilities.
Multiple countries evacuated their citizens from the hantavirus-affected cruise ship, with passengers being monitored at hospitals and sent to quarantine. Canadian passengers and five French passengers are among those evacuated, with French nationals facing 45-day quarantine periods.
The Trump administration imposed financial sanctions on Cuba's military-run business conglomerate GAESA and a Cuban-Canadian mining joint venture, prompting Toronto-based Sherritt to withdraw from its Cuban operations. Despite Trump's repeated threats that 'Cuba is next,' the US ruled out imminent military action.
A joint investigation by four Canadian privacy regulators concluded that OpenAI violated federal and provincial privacy laws when training its ChatGPT model, resulting in the collection and use of sensitive personal information without proper consent or safeguards.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates, striking civilian sites including oil facilities in Fujairah. Multiple countries including France, Canada, UK, Qatar, and Germany condemned the attacks. The strikes occurred amid ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the EPC summit in Yerevan, making Canada the first non-European nation to participate in the meeting focused on security and geopolitical tensions amid uncertainty over US policy.
Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), a major Canadian pension fund, disclosed a $219 million position in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), marking its return to Bitcoin exposure via public markets after previously exiting. The fund is now sitting on a $69 million unrealized gain.
Seven families of victims from the Tumbler Ridge school shooting filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging the company failed to alert authorities despite employees urging action months before the deadly attack based on the shooter's ChatGPT behavior.
Seven families of victims injured or killed in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting in Canada have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company of negligence in failing to report a ChatGPT user who carried out the attack.
Canada's Bill C-25, the Strong and Free Elections Act, cleared second reading with Conservative support and heads to committee. The legislation would prohibit cryptocurrency contributions to political campaigns, even as the country expands oversight of stablecoins and digital asset markets.
Sam Altman issued a public apology to the Tumbler Ridge, Canada community after OpenAI identified concerning behavior from a ChatGPT user who later carried out a mass shooting but chose not to alert law enforcement.
Canadian AI company Cohere is acquiring Aleph Alpha, once positioned as Germany's answer to OpenAI, just months after the German startup's founder was ousted. The Schwarz Group is providing $600 million in financing for the transatlantic merger.
A gunman opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan archaeological site, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least four others before taking his own life. The attack occurred at one of Mexico's most popular tourist destinations.
NATO members declined to participate in Trump's planned blockade of Iranian ports, proposing to intervene only after fighting ends. The move is likely to anger Trump, who has criticized allies for not supporting the US war effort.
A joint U.S., UK, and Canadian operation called Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million tied to cryptocurrency approval phishing scams, disrupted more than 120 fraud domains, and identified over 20,000 victims. Crypto firms including Coinbase and Kraken participated in the effort.
Four astronauts—three Americans and one Canadian—successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center on NASA's Artemis II mission, marking humanity's first crewed flight to the moon since 1972. The 10-day mission will test deep-space life-support systems.
NATO's annual report shows European allies and Canada increased defense spending by 20% in real terms in 2025 compared to the previous year, marking the second consecutive year of such growth. The report comes amid tensions over NATO members' contributions and the ongoing Iran conflict.
