N.W.T. wildfire evacuees say Facebook's news ban 'dangerous' in emergency situation | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Why protest group 'Savage Patch' continues to protest old growth logging in the Fairy Creek injunction area | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Ontario First Nations leaders call for housing minister, chief of staff to resign over Greenbelt controversy | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Is plastic-free plastic even possible? (www.cbc.ca)
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at well-meaning but complicated efforts to create and certify plastic-free plastic and where things stand with the federal government's two-billion-trees pledge.
Officials urge calm, preparation as wildfire grows just west of Invermere, B.C. | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
CFIA potato wart probe finally over, but P.E.I. seed potato export ban continues | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
95% of Yellowknife has now been evacuated due to N.W.T. wildfires (www.cbc.ca)
Northwest Territories officials said on Friday evening that more than 19,000 people have fled from Yellowknife due to wildfires and urged those who remain to also leave as soon as possible....
Kelowna declares state of emergency after wildfire jumps Okanagan Lake, prompting more evacuations (www.cbc.ca)
Class-action lawsuit proposed over Toronto police practice of 'carding' (www.cbc.ca)
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been launched over Toronto police's historic use of "carding," alleging the practice of randomly stopping people and collecting their information continues to harm marginalized communities.
Homes destroyed by fast-moving wildfire as thousands ordered to evacuate in B.C.'s Okanagan (www.cbc.ca)
Court approves $17M settlement over alleged abuse at Manitoba Developmental Centre | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Man charged with murder in death of kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nations councillor | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Evacuating Yellowknife in 36 hours: Answers to your questions | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Quebec woman who sent Trump poison letter sentenced to 22 years in prison | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
People waiting hours for evacuation flights out of Yellowknife told to return Friday (www.cbc.ca)
Flood insurance could soon be available to all property owners in Canada | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Video promoting $2,000 rent for 200-square-foot Vancouver apartment widely criticized | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
B.C. Ferries vessel will be out of commission for weeks, affecting major Island-Mainland route | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Developer behind paid supporters at public hearing threatens legal action after Kelowna council pulls permit | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
BREAKING: Yellowknife to begin evacuation tonight as wildfires approach (www.cbc.ca)
Minister orders everyone out of Yellowknife, Dettah, Ndilǫ and the Ingraham trail by noon Friday...
San Francisco robotaxi traffic jam is a warning to the world, says city official (www.cbc.ca)
And that's a wrap: Edmonton restaurant chain wins auction for government donair costume (www.cbc.ca)
According to the provincial government website, there were more than 1,700 bids for the suit
4,800 properties on evac alert in B.C.'s Okanagan as lightning, high winds threaten rapid wildfire growth (www.cbc.ca)
Late Wednesday, Central Okanagan Emergency Operations issued an evacuation alert for 4,800 properties in West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and a portion of the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area.