Fast-moving wildfire in western Canada forces 20,000 to flee their homes British Columbia has declared a state of emergency over the 100 wildfires raging across the province The Independent UK · Aug 8
It’s not just Canadian tourists snubbing U.S. cities. Business leaders are cancelling more trips to America as geopolitical tensions continue An analysis of cell phone data shows Canadian visits to U.S. cities have plummeted 42% year-over-year, dwarfing previous estimations. Fortune · Aug 8
Yes, North America gets a solar eclipse on Aug. 12. Here's where and when to see it The Aug. 12 eclipse won't rival 2024's Great American Eclipse, but millions across the U.S. and Canada will still see the moon take a bite out of the sun. Space · Aug 8
‘I couldn’t breathe’: the deadly health burden of wildfire smoke Scientists race to untangle complex links between exposure and mortality as fire weather grows more prevalent The Guardian - UK · Aug 8
India tops Canada deportation list as 3,323 Indians removed in first half of 2026 Canada deported 3,323 Indian nationals in the first six months of 2026. This figure places India at the top of Canada's deportation list for the period. The number of Indian nationals removed from Canada has significantly increased since 2021. Mexico and Haiti follow India in the number of deportations during… The Economic Times · Aug 8
'More like humiliation than rejection': Indian PSU employee denied US tourist visa in 20 seconds, says never going to apply again A 36-year-old Indian man, a government employee, shared his experience of US tourist visa refusal and explained why it felt more like a humiliation than rejection. The Redditor had to spend a lot of money to travel for biometrics and an interview and was disheartened that all went to waste… The Times of India · Aug 7
Aware of delays in processing of visa applications by Canada of some retired GoI officials: Government India's government acknowledges specific delays in Canadian visa processing. These delays affect retired central government and MEA officials posted previously in Canada. The Ministry of External Affairs is actively engaged with Canada on this ongoing matter. Additionally, India's passport services have expanded with numerous operational Seva Kendras. The 'Apply anywhere… The Economic Times · Aug 7
I built Canada's biggest crypto firm. But the business climate here left me choice but to sell to Robinhood The CEO of WonderFi says that he sold because Canada's burdensome regulatory climate makes international expansion out of reach. Fortune · Aug 7
Two Indian-origin men wanted in Canada over $30,000 apartment rental fraud Two Indian-origin men are wanted in Canada in connection with an alleged apartment rental fraud scheme that left at least eight people out of more than $30,000. The Times of India · Aug 7
Is this the end of the Mediterranean summer holiday? Why Brits are turning to ‘cool’ destinations TRAVEL INSIDER: As extreme heat grips the Mediterranean, more holidaymakers than ever are turning to cooler destinations like Scotland, Norway and Canada – but with half the Travel Desk still booked into Crete, Croatia and Naxos, the 'coolcation' trend isn't the full picture, as Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman reveals… The Independent UK · Aug 7
Trump Called Canada's Leadership 'Nasty'— Mark Carney Says Trade Talks Have Turned Just That as 50% Tariff Deadline Looms Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said U.S. trade negotiations had turned "nasty" after President Donald Trump attacked Canada’s leadership, with Washington’s threatened 50% tariffs on additional Canadian goods set to take effect Aug. 19. Benzinga · Aug 7
Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate exploited Canada's student and work permits for criminal expansion, CBSA report reveals A Canadian intelligence report indicates the Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate exploited temporary permits. This group has established a growing operational presence and used immigration programs for criminal purposes. Investigations increasingly identify Indian nationals holding permits as participants in organized criminal activities. The syndicate's expansion is linked to a rise in… The Economic Times · Aug 7
Chinese activist held in Bangkok finds Canada refuge HONG KONG — Chinese activist Zhang Xinyan has arrived in Canada after months living in fear of deportation at a Bangkok detention centre, and supporters say others like her remain under threat in Thailand. Bangkok Post · Aug 7
After Trump calls Canadians ‘nasty,’ Mark Carney says the word fits trade talks OTTAWA — Two weeks before proposed 50% tariffs take effect, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney turned US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric back on him, calling trade talks with the United States “nasty.” Bangkok Post · Aug 7
The Economic Times · Aug 7 US to vet social media of foreign journalists applying for visas, report says The US State Department will now screen foreign journalists' social media accounts. This initiative expands a Trump administration policy to include media representatives. Applicants from Canada and Mexico also face this new social media screening. The department states this vetting ensures visa eligibility and national security. This policy builds on…
The Times of India · Aug 6 Canada deported 3,323 Indians in first half of 2026: Report Canada removed 3,323 Indian nationals in the first half of 2026, the highest among all nationalities during the period, according to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) data.
The Conversation · Aug 6 Wealthsimple’s new prediction markets app exposes gaps in Canada’s gambling protections Wealthsimple’s new prediction markets app recently launched, in partnership with Kalshi, an American prediction market platform. It’s only the second firm in the country authorized by Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to do so, after Interactive Brokers Canada.
The Conversation · Aug 6 Canada is becoming less accepting of gender diversity, new Statistics Canada data shows For a long time, Canadian attitudes toward gender diversity moved in one direction: progressive acceptance. In May 2026, however, Statistics Canada released new findings showing that, compared to 2018, significantly fewer people in 2025 are supportive of diverse gender expressions and transgender people.
The Conversation · Aug 6 Reconciliation or recolonization? What Canada can learn by looking abroad There has been a surge in anti-Indigenous sentiments and politics in Canada, seen most recently in a rancorous race to lead the British Columbia Conservative Party, as well as in provincial protests denying the harms of the residential school system.
The Conversation · Aug 6 Lessons from Canada on assisted dying Prime Minister Andy Burnham has argued that parliament should wait before returning to assisted dying until palliative and social care are properly funded. His intervention comes before MPs are due to debate a new assisted-dying bill for England and Wales on September 11.
The Guardian - US · Aug 6 Human-driven climate crisis fuels Canada’s deadly wildfires, study finds Current blazes roaring across country more than twice as likely to occur because of fossil fuel-driven global heating
The Independent UK · Aug 6 Climate change contributed to big Canada fires, study says as Trump blames mismanagement A new study calculates that human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada’s massive summer wildfires
The Conversation · Aug 6 Giant ice mountains on the other side of Earth once dictated Australia’s climate – new study During the most recent ice age, much of North America disappeared beneath ice sheets several kilometres thick. These frozen giants covered most of present-day Canada and parts of the northern United States, while smaller ones spread across northern Europe.
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash Carney says Infantino committed a “fatal” governance mistake by failing to…
The Guardian - US · Aug 5 US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum State department informs Congress of planned closures in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and Cameroon