Skip to content

Indigenous News

'Ghost town': 19,000 out of N.W.T. capital as dangerous wildfire looms

'Ghost town': 19,000 out of N.W.T. capital as dangerous wildfire looms

YELLOWKNIFE — More than 19,000 people left Yellowknife in less than 48 hours as one of the largest firefighting mobilizations in the history of the Northwest Territories continued to protect the city from an encroaching wildfire.
Read more >
The latest news on the wildfires in the Northwest Territories

The latest news on the wildfires in the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE — Thousands of people have fled the Northwest Territories' capital and some neighbouring communities under the threat of encroaching wildfires. Here are the latest developments (all times are MT): 7:50 p.m.
Read more >
The latest news on the wildfires in British Columbia

The latest news on the wildfires in British Columbia

KELOWNA, B.C. — A state of emergency has been declared in British Columbia, as threatening wildfires force thousands to evacuate from homes in the Okanagan in the southern Interior and elsewhere. Here are the latest developments on the B.C.
Read more >
'Like 100 years of firefighting in one night': The battle for West Kelowna, in quotes

'Like 100 years of firefighting in one night': The battle for West Kelowna, in quotes

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. — Here's what some people are saying about the unfolding wildfire disaster in the Okanagan, where the McDougall Creek fire has forced thousands of people to evacuate from West Kelowna.
Read more >
Canada falls to Dominican Republic in final exhibition game ahead of FIBA World Cup

Canada falls to Dominican Republic in final exhibition game ahead of FIBA World Cup

GRANADA, Spain — Lu Dort scored a team-high 13 points but it was not enough as Canada fell 94-88 to the Dominican Republic in its final tune-up game for the FIBA World Cup on Friday.
Read more >
Ottawa 'shouldn't walk around with a stick' to enforce health deals: Holland

Ottawa 'shouldn't walk around with a stick' to enforce health deals: Holland

OTTAWA — Newly appointed Health Minister Mark Holland says he doesn't want to go waving a stick around as he negotiates the final details of a health accord with provinces and territories, and it'll largely be up to Canadians to hold them accountable
Read more >
Chief says excavation of Manitoba church basement found no evidence of human remains

Chief says excavation of Manitoba church basement found no evidence of human remains

MINEGOZIIBE ANISHINABE — No evidence of human remains has been found during the excavation of a Catholic church basement on the site of a former Manitoba residential school.
Read more >
Petrovic sits atop leaderboard through first round of Shaw Charity Classic

Petrovic sits atop leaderboard through first round of Shaw Charity Classic

CALGARY — It all came together for Tim Petrovic. The American birdied his final three holes, and four of his last five, to card a round of 8-under 62 and take the opening-round lead at the Shaw Charity Classic on Friday.
Read more >
Lions receivers ensuring offensive hot streak continues despite battling injuries

Lions receivers ensuring offensive hot streak continues despite battling injuries

SURREY, B.C. — Halfway through the season and the B.C. Lions receiving corps is hitting its stride.
Read more >
Canadian men upset at having to sit out FIFA international window in September

Canadian men upset at having to sit out FIFA international window in September

The Canadian men's soccer team, firing another broadside in its bitter labour battle with Canada Soccer, says it is "extremely disappointed" that it will be idle during next month's FIFA international window.
Read more >