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Wildfires, smoke having 'huge impact' on some tourism operators across Canada

Wildfires, smoke having 'huge impact' on some tourism operators across Canada

Raging wildfires and smoky skies across much of Canada have put a damper on travel this summer, resulting in cancelled plans and closed businesses.
From hoses and shovels to water bombers: how wildfires are being fought across Canada

From hoses and shovels to water bombers: how wildfires are being fought across Canada

MONTREAL — The techniques used to put out the wildfires that are burning across Canada vary somewhat depending on geography, but ultimately they depend on people on the ground with hoses and shovels digging out hot spots one by one, experts say.
Wildfire triggers evacuation order for Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Wildfire triggers evacuation order for Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

VANCOUVER — An encroaching wildfire set off an immediate evacuation order Thursday for residents of the British Columbia District of Tumbler Ridge, a community of 2,400 people in northeastern B.C. The district said in a message issued by the B.C.
Government partners with Rainbow Railroad agency to seek out LGBTQ refugees

Government partners with Rainbow Railroad agency to seek out LGBTQ refugees

OTTAWA — Canada has partnered with a non-profit to seek out LGBTQ people fleeing violence all over the world and refer them to Canada as government-assisted refugees.
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

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

The battle against hundreds of wildfires continues in Canada, as many jurisdictions are under either heat or air quality warnings from the federal government.
Defrocked priest facing new sexual assault charges in Igloolik, Nunavut

Defrocked priest facing new sexual assault charges in Igloolik, Nunavut

IQALUIT — Court records show defrocked Oblate priest Eric Dejaeger is facing six charges of indecent assault and two charges of sexual assault for crimes he allegedly committed in Nunavut between 1978 and 1982.
Liberals face growing calls to create LGBTQ envoy, modelled on Biden appointment

Liberals face growing calls to create LGBTQ envoy, modelled on Biden appointment

OTTAWA — The Liberals are facing mounting calls to appoint a senior diplomat to advocate for LGBTQ people abroad, including from within their cabinet.
Newfoundland police issue Amber Alert for 14-year-old girl said to be abducted

Newfoundland police issue Amber Alert for 14-year-old girl said to be abducted

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police in Newfoundland and Labrador issued an Amber Alert Thursday for a 14-year-old girl who may be heading to New Brunswick.
Supporters of Hassan Diab say extradition must not be 'instrument of persecution'

Supporters of Hassan Diab say extradition must not be 'instrument of persecution'

OTTAWA — The federal government's representative in the Senate says he misspoke earlier this spring when he suggested that France had requested the extradition of Ottawa sociology professor Hassan Diab.
'Unmitigated gall': Senator rejects minister's call to pass Liberal guns bill quickly

'Unmitigated gall': Senator rejects minister's call to pass Liberal guns bill quickly

OTTAWA — A battle appears to be brewing between senators and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, as he tries to see the Liberals' controversial gun legislation passed swiftly into law.