Canada wildfires smoke could linger over parts of US for days, officials warn Millions of Americans remain under air pollution warnings as schools close and air travel is disrupted The Guardian - US · Jun 8, 2023
Canada wildfires MAPPED as millions told to wear masks and avoid outdoors Over the past six weeks, massive wildfires have spread across Canada, burning more than 3.3 million hectares of land - an area 12 times the 10-year average for this time of year Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2023
New York City still under 'toxic smog' from wildfire smoke as air pollution hits record Wildfires in Canada continue to cause mass disruption across the US with New York City still under an orange haze for the second day running - the hazardous air quality is raising health concerns for millions Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2023
Smoky haze blanketing US, Canada could last for days as wildfires rage, winds won't budge With weather systems expected to hardly budge, the smoky blanket billowing across the U.S. and Canada from wildfires in Quebec and Nova Scotia should persist into Thursday and possibly the weekend The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
‘Is there life on Mars?’ Americans react as cities choke in smoke haze As some of the US's biggest cities choked in a haze of bushfire smoke, sparking health fears and alarm, social media has also lit up. The New Daily · Jun 8, 2023
Wildfires prompt hazy skies, air quality warnings in Canada, US Officials warn of high levels of air pollution as hundreds of blazes burn across Canada in record start to fire season. Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023
Q&A: Canada’s anti-Islamophobia representative vows to fight hate In interview with Al Jazeera, Amira Elghawaby stresses need to combat Islamophobia as Muslims face ‘anxiety and fear’. Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023
Canada on track for its worst-ever wildfire season Canada is on track for its worst-ever year of wildfire destruction as warm and dry conditions are forecast to persist through to the end of the summer after an unprecedented start to the fire season, officials said on Monday. Reuters · Jun 5, 2023
Canada's national food policy is at risk of enshrining a two-tiered food system Just two days after the release of the latest statistics on household food insecurity in Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the start of a new phase of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund. The Conversation · Jun 5, 2023
Canadian city where Muslim family killed gets funds to fight hate Advocates greet funding for anti-Islamophobia education campaign in London, Ontario, as ‘step towards positive change’. Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2023
‘Unprecedented’ Nova Scotia wildfires expected to worsen, officials warn More than 18,000 people remain under evacuation order outside Halifax as Canadian PM Justin Trudeau pledges federal assistance The Guardian - US · May 31, 2023
Destructive Nova Scotia wildfires force thousands of Canadians to flee their homes More than a dozen fires were continuing to burn on Tuesday, and officials said over 16,000 people had evacuated under a mandatory order. WEKU · May 30, 2023
Canada's former Conservative leader says China 'orchestrated' campaign against him Canada's spy agency told former Canadian Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole that China campaigned to discredit him and suppress votes ahead of the 2021 election he lost to Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, O'Toole said on Tuesday. Reuters · May 30, 2023
United Conservatives’ narrow Alberta win sets up conflict with Trudeau Party leader and Alberta premier Danielle Smith used victory speech to attack the prime minister’s climate policies The Guardian - US · May 30, 2023
Reuters · May 30, 2023 Climate battle looms as Smith wins Alberta election and targets Trudeau Alberta's election of conservative leader Danielle Smith puts her on a collision course with Canada's Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over climate policies that she claims will undermine the province's massive fossil fuel industry.
Reuters · 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.
Al Jazeera · 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.
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 26, 2023 Canada's oil capital Calgary to be swing city in Alberta election Canada's corporate oil capital Calgary will be a crucial battleground in Alberta's provincial election on Monday, with the latest polling suggesting Rachel Notley's left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP) holds a slight edge in the city.
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023 Canada and Saudi Arabia rekindle diplomatic ties after 2018 spat Diplomatic rupture began in 2018, with tweets from Canada’s foreign ministry denouncing human rights in Saudi Arabia.
Reuters · May 24, 2023 Canada and Saudi Arabia normalize diplomatic relations after 2018 split Canada and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore full diplomatic ties and appoint new ambassadors, both countries said on Wednesday, bringing to a close a 2018 dispute that damaged relations and trade.
The Walrus · May 24, 2023 Mary Simon Is Leading Indigenous Peoples to New Heights She’s out-debated politicians and outmanoeuvred diplomats. Now, Canada’s first Inuk governor general sets her sights on reconciliation
The Guardian - US · May 23, 2023 Canadian special rapporteur rules out inquiry into Chinese interference claims David Johnston warns that subversive efforts represent ‘increasing threat’ to democracy but public inquiry would be the wrong choice
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 Canadian appointee rejects probe into China election interference; opposition blasts decision A Canadian government appointee has rejected holding a public inquiry into leaked intelligence that China interfered in Canada’s federal elections, drawing allegations of a cover-up from the Conservative opposition
Reuters · May 23, 2023 Canada's govt did not knowingly ignore intelligence of Chinese meddling- rapporteur Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government did not knowingly ignore intelligence of Chinese meddling, said a special rapporteur named to investigate media leaks alleging China had sought to influence elections and policy.