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A timeline of events related to wildfire threat in the Okanagan, B.C.

A timeline of events related to wildfire threat in the Okanagan, B.C.

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. — Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate from West Kelowna and the Westbank First Nation due to the nearby MacDougall Creek wildfire, which has destroyed a significant number of properties.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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
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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.
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Corrective to Aug. 16 story on Minister Steven Guilbeault's official visit to China

Corrective to Aug. 16 story on Minister Steven Guilbeault's official visit to China

The Canadian Press erroneously reported on Aug. 16 that Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's upcoming trip to China will be the first official visit of a cabinet minister to that country since 2018.
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Shortage of diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic expected in Canada: manufacturer

Shortage of diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic expected in Canada: manufacturer

A shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic that is used off-label for weight loss is expected in Canada, manufacturer Novo Nordisk and Health Canada said on Friday.
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A look at wildfires and evacuations in N.W.T. and B.C.

A look at wildfires and evacuations in N.W.T. and B.C.

YELLOWKNIFE — Some 20,000 people from Yellowknife and thousands more from other communities in the Northwest Territories have been ordered to leave due to nearby wildfires.
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