9 h. ago Helicopter crashes fighting Nova Scotia wildfire, pilot ‘conscious and talking’

A helicopter involved in fighting a major Nova Scotia wildfire has crashed in shallow water, authorities say, with the pilot reportedly conscious.

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10 h. ago Rain helps crews fight huge wildfire near Port Alberni but relief will be temporary

Visibility for BC Wildfire Crews is an issue on Friday due to the fog and the weather, which will limit the ability to fight the fire from the air.

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10 h. ago Canadians’ view of leadership in Washington plunges: Gallup poll

Aside from an uptick in 2021, only a minority of Canadians have approved of Washington since 2017

Politics

11 h. ago Hezbollah leader says group refuses to be disarmed by Lebanon, suggests that would benefit Israel

The Lebanese government voted last week for a U.S.-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year and implement a ceasefire with Israel

Politics

12 h. ago Advance vote for Spruce Woods byelection begins in Brandon Saturday

Election Day is Aug. 26, but the elections office opens in Brandon at 8 a.m. Saturday for advance voting.

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14 h. ago Rain helps calm wildfire near Port Alberni, with more wet weather on the way

The B.C. Wildfire Service says about seven millimetres of rain overnight has lowered the behaviour of the Mount Underwood blaze

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14 h. ago People in Bamfield support each other as wildfire cuts power, main road access

The B.C. Wildfire Service says about seven millimetres of rain overnight has lowered the behaviour of the Mount Underwood blaze

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15 h. ago Texas Blames ESG Efforts in Probe of Xcel Over 2024 Wildfires

The Texas attorney general is investigating utility Xcel Energy Inc. and its contractor for two wildfires that devastated the state last year, saying the companies may have prioritized environmental and diversity goals over maintenance and safety.

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15 h. ago Un ministre israélien d’extrême droite menace un leader palestinien dans sa cellule

Itamar Ben Gvir a diffusé vendredi une vidéo où il invective Marwan Barghouti, détenu depuis 2002.

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15 h. ago New Brunswick wildfires: Miramichi blaze remains out of control as others appear

The massive wildfire near Miramichi, N.B., is one of 17 active fires throughout the province, including four that are said to be 'out of control.'

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16 h. ago N.S. wildfires: Blaze in Annapolis Valley that forced evacuations continues to grow

It was started by a lightning strike on Wednesday night and has grown to 406 hectares in size, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

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16 h. ago Full impact of Manitoba wildfires reflected in hydro outages, Crown corp says

The impact of wildfires in northern Manitoba continues to be felt, with thousands of evacuees still waiting to return home as major hydro repair efforts are underway.

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17 h. ago As European heat wave persists, some countries continue wildfire battle

Spain is fighting 14 major fires, while almost 4,000 firefighters in Portugal are battling blazes and Greece's Fire Service is on alert outside Athens.

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17 h. ago Appeal launched to support people impacted by Newfoundland fires

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Red Cross has launched the 2025 Newfoundland & Labrador Wildfires Appeal to help people and communities impacted by fires in the province. Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for assisting those impacted by the wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador with immediate and […]

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18 h. ago Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden over ‘salacious’ comments

The first lady’s threats echo a favoured strategy of her husband, who has aggressively used litigation to go after critics.

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20 h. ago Newfoundland, N.S. residents on high alert as wildfire evacuations expand

Officials in Newfoundland and Labrador have expanded an evacuation alert along the Bay De Verde Peninsula as the Kingston wildfire burns nearby.

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21 h. ago Pivotal Returns to Canadian Skies with Crewed Flights of BlackFly eVTOL

Third-Generation Aircraft Demos at Abbotsford International Airshow PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pivotal, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft invented and tested in Canada, has returned to Canadian skies for a crewed flight demonstration of its third-generation BlackFly aircraft. This milestone highlights not only significant […]

Transport

23 h. ago ‘Fully in support’: Some Alberta separatists try to rally support in the Trump White House

Some in the Trump administration have shown informal interest and support, but not all separatist leaders think such outreach is wise

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28 h. ago Henderson contending at Portland Classic in bid to end victory drought

PORTLAND, Ore. — Two-time champion Brooke Henderson birdied all four par-5 holes for a 7-under 65 on Thursday in The Standard Portland Classic, leaving the slumping Canadian a stroke behind first-round leader Adela Cernousek. Henderson won the first of her 13 LPGA Tour titles in 2015 by eight strokes at Columbia Edgewater at age 17, […]

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29 h. ago Rain on way after Vancouver Island wildfire grows by more than half

PORT ALBERNI — A forecast of up to 40 millimetres of rain is expected to help firefighters battling a wildfire that has been raging near Port Alberni, B.C., on Vancouver Island this week. The Mount Underwood fire that has triggered evacuation orders and alerts measured more than 34 square kilometres on Thursday, about 58% larger […]

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