4 d. ago Canada on verge of housing crisis due to Liberal inaction, Poilievre warns

"If these trades workers lose their jobs, we may never get them back," Pierre Poilievre said, pointing to growing layoffs in homebuilding

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5 d. ago Wolves showing 'bold behaviour' at Two Jack Lakeside Campground warns Parks Canada

Children must be supervised and animals leashed

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5 d. ago Canada issues travel advisory for Indonesia including vacation hot spot Bali

Canada has updated its travel advisory for Indonesia, including Bali, urging Canadians to take extra precautions when travelling.If you're planning a trip to Indonesia or the popular tourist destination of Bali, it's important to stay on top of the latest travel advice from the government. On Sept. 5, the Government of Canada updated the entry and exit requirements, warning travellers of visa scams."There is an increase in visa scams in Indonesia, including in Bali," reads the statement.The government is advising travellers not to accept unsolicited offers for visa extensions. Doing so could put visitors at risk of overstaying their visa or lead to serious legal consequences, such as fines, deportation, or re-entry bans."Never hand over your passport to individuals or agencies claiming to offer visa services," the advisory warns. "Use official government channels to manage or renew visas and ensure your information and documents remain secure.&q...

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8 d. ago Southern Ontario in for wind gusts up to 90 km/h Friday, Environment Canada warns

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for a swath of southern Ontario indicating strong winds will be felt on Friday.

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9 d. ago Report calls on NATO to counter authoritarian manipulation, disinformation

OTTAWA — A resurgent North Atlantic Treaty Organization should play a leading role in fighting the growing aggression of authoritarian states in the online battlespace, says a new report from civil society groups. The report, released by the Montreal Institute for Global Security and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada, warns that China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are […]

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1 week ago Alberta polio survivors fear ‘horrifying’ virus could return

Polio has been eradicated in Canada for over 30 years, but doctors warn if vaccine rates continue to decline, it could open the door to a return of the devastating virus.

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1 week ago More heat and smoke in the forecast for B.C. as temperature records tumble

Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for sections of the Boundary region, the North Coast, the Fraser Canyon and the North and South Thompson, saying temperatures will reach the mid-30s through to Thursday, with lows overnight down to about 18 C.

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1 week ago Ottawa vows to help Afghans hit by deadly earthquake as aid groups call out aid rest

OTTAWA — Ottawa says it’s ready to help Afghans in the wake of a deadly earthquake, even as one organization warns that Canada is making it hard to reach those living under Taliban rule. The Taliban government says more than 1,400 people died and more than 3,000 were injured when the earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan […]

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1 week ago Air quality warnings in effect in most of Alberta, western Saskatchewan

Smoke in much of Alberta and western Saskatchewan is causing very poor air quality, while wildfires continue to rage in Canada’s north. Environment Canada has issued air quality warnings for regions of both Prairie provinces, saying smoke is also reducing visibility in some areas. The weather office says those most at risk, including adults aged […]

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2 w. ago Heat warnings span Alberta, parts of Saskatchewan with daytime highs above 30 C

With temperatures expected to stay in the 30 C range through the weekend, Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for much of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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3 w. ago Recall alert: Stop putting your baby in these nests and loungers now, warns Health Canada

Similar products are linked to 45 incidents, including 29 fatalities, in the U.S. from 2021 to 2023

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3 w. ago New travel advisories warn Canadians to be extra cautious in parts of Europe

Canada has issued a new travel advisory for travellers heading to Spain, warning Canadians about the latest safety concerns.If you’re planning a trip from Canada to Spain, it’s important to note that on Aug. 18, the Government of Canada shared an updated advisory due to wildfires. Canadians travelling to the country are being urged to "exercise a high degree of caution."According to the update, wildfires have been burning in the central and northwestern parts of the country since early August. Affected provinces include Ourense, Zamora, Salamanca, León and Cáceres. Travellers are being warned that "extreme and unusual weather events" could affect their plans. Canada has issued a similar warning for Portugal."Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect for multiple regions," reads the statement. "Road closures and poor visibility due to smoke are affecting travel. Air quality is significantly degra...

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3 w. ago Canada’s wildfire season is ‘not slowing down,’ warns minister

Canada's Emergency Management Minister provided an update on Monday about the current wildfire activity, especially in western provinces and on the East Coast.

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3 w. ago Toronto Pearson Airport warns of delays from Air Canada strike, passengers still stranded

Flight attendants with Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge walked off the job on Saturday, forcing the national airline to ground all flights and begin cancelling customer bookings.

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4 w. ago Air Canada, flight attendants in final day before strike deadline

More than 10,000 flight attendants are poised to walk off the job around 1 a.m. ET on Saturday, followed by a company-imposed lockout if the two sides can’t reach an eleventh-hour deal. Air Canada warned it is cancelling around 500 flights previously scheduled to take off today in anticipation of the work stoppage, with a […]

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