The Latest Breaking News from Canada

US-Canada border plunged into lockdown as driver claiming to have explosives refuses to stop car

A man was arrested and charged with aggravated reckless conduct, terrorising and failure to stop

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Populist premier Danielle Smith overcomes gaffes to win close-fought Alberta election

United Conservative Party (UCP) leader Danielle Smith's election victory in Canada's main oil-producing province Alberta on Monday is likely to herald further friction with Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, particularly over climate change.

Reuters · May 30, 2023

What Danielle Smith's remarkable comeback means for Canada

The United Conservative Party’s victory in the Alberta election represents a remarkable comeback for Premier Danielle Smith.

The Conversation · May 30, 2023

Former Canadian soldier extradited to Thailand over gang killing

Canadian national Matthew Dupre has been successfully extradited to Thailand in connection with the killing last year of a criminal gang member, Thai authorities said on Monday, after the former soldier arrived in Bangkok on a special air force flight.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

Wildfire in Canada's Halifax leads to evacuation orders for thousands of homes

A wildfire in the eastern Canadian city of Halifax led to mandatory evacuation orders for thousands of homes, and officials said residents will not be not allowed to return until advised by municipal authorities.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

Wildfire forces thousands of people to evacuate in eastern Canada

More than 16,000 people leave their homes as crews battle raging blaze near Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Al Jazeera · May 29, 2023

Factbox-Biggest issues in Canadian province of Alberta's May 29 election

Voters in Alberta, Canada's main oil-producing province, will go to the polls on May 29 to elect a new government, in what is expected to be a tight race pitting Premier Danielle Smith's ruling United Conservative Party (UCP) against Rachel Notley's New Democratic Party (NDP).

Reuters · May 29, 2023

Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party wins Alberta provincial election

Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party (UCP) has won the Alberta provincial election, according to television network projections, securing another four years in power for the right-wing government of Canada's largest oil-producing province.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

Accused Jimi 'Slice' killer extradited from Canada

Alleged contract killer Matthew Dupre, wanted for the shooting of Canadian gangster Jimi Sandhu in Phuket on Feb 4, 2022, has been quietly extradited to Thailand to face a murder charge.

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2023

Eastern Canada's Halifax declares emergency over wildfire, shutting schools

The eastern Canadian city of Halifax declared a state of local emergency late on Sunday after a wildfire caused evacuations and power outages, with authorities shutting several schools in the affected area.

Reuters · May 29, 2023