Kashechewan evacuation called 'woefully inadequate'
Hundreds evacuated from Kashechewan First Nation as officials criticize the federal government's slow response to the ongoing crisis. Full evacuation of 2,200 residents underway.
Hundreds evacuated from Kashechewan First Nation as officials criticize the federal government's slow response to the ongoing crisis. Full evacuation of 2,200 residents underway.
A suspected arson fire in a Montreal commercial-residential building forced two dozen residents to flee. Police found flammables and seek a suspect seen fleeing by car. Read the latest details.
A Montreal building was evacuated after a fire broke out. No injuries were reported. The incident highlights urban safety concerns. Read more for details.
The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for properties near the Chilliwack River due to a potential hazard. Residents should be ready to leave.
Kashechewan First Nation on the James Bay Coast declares a state of emergency and plans to evacuate all residents following critical water infrastructure failures. Read about the crisis and response.
Severe weather is hindering evacuation efforts in Kashechewan First Nation following a critical water system failure. The remote Northern Ontario community remains under a state of emergency.
Abbotsford Police are investigating a targeted shooting that occurred on January 9, 2026. Authorities have released a scene photo and are urging witnesses to come forward.
St. Thomas Aquinas High School in London, Ont., was evacuated after a pepper spray discharge on Jan. 9, 2026. Get the latest details on the incident and response.
NASA will perform its first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS, cutting short a mission. The astronaut is stable, but the condition requires Earth-based care. Details on the historic decision.
A significant fire in Surrey has led to the closure of 184th Street in both directions. Police advise avoiding the area and seeking alternate routes. Updates expected.
Cape Breton police cordon off Pitt Street after discovering a live grenade. Residents are urged to avoid the area as the explosive ordnance disposal team responds.
Most residents of a Thorncliffe Park highrise evacuated after a November fire can now return home. The city has cleared all but 16 units at 11 Thorncliffe Park Rd. for occupancy. Read the latest on the recovery efforts.
Ottawa Fire Services evacuated a St. Patrick Street apartment building after detecting high carbon monoxide levels and a haze. An OC Transpo bus provided shelter for displaced residents.
A significant fire at a Waterloo apartment building on Saturday evening led to a full evacuation and an estimated $500,000 in damages. Get the latest details.
Two residential fires in Montreal on Sunday displaced 34 people. One family evacuated in Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, 33 others in Montreal North. No injuries reported. Read the full story.
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating a fatal crash in the Fraser Valley. Meanwhile, coinciding high tides and a storm surge bring a flood risk to the South Coast this weekend.
A public health alert is in effect for Regina after three suspected fatal overdoses. The Saskatchewan Coroners Service warns of toxic drugs circulating in the community.
Abbotsford Police Department arrested a 'border runner' on New Year's Eve, highlighting ongoing border security efforts. Read the latest on this enforcement action.
Millions of farm animals die in climate disasters. An expert argues Canada must set national standards for animal evacuation and resilience as floods intensify.
Ontario Provincial Police issue a public safety alert following two overdoses in Oxford County on New Year's Eve. Authorities warn of potential toxic substances in the local drug supply.
A cable car accident in Italy left four people injured and prompted the evacuation of 100 from a mountain. Get the latest details on the emergency response and investigation.
The iconic Driediger Farms berry operation in Langley's ALR has been sold for $23.3 million to another farming company, ensuring its agricultural future. Owner Rhonda Driediger retires after decades.
Ottawa firefighters successfully contained a major leak and evacuated residents from a long-term care facility on December 28, 2025. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Environment Canada has issued yellow-alert warnings for heavy rain and strong winds in Windsor and Essex County. Residents advised to clear drains and secure loose objects.
A Fraser Valley developer was sentenced to an $80,500 fine and two years probation for serious safety infractions that endangered workers at an Abbotsford construction site. Read the full details.
A covert police team in B.C.'s Fraser Valley made an alarming number of impaired driving stops. Const. Rob Dyck details the shocking findings and the ongoing risk to public safety.
An explosion at Silver Lake Healthcare Center in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, caused a partial building collapse, leaving people injured and trapped. Authorities are investigating the suspected gas blast.
Multiple lawsuits have been filed following a major security breach and assaults at the Grand Valley Institution for Women in Kitchener. Get the latest details on the incident and legal actions.
Two Chilliwack properties, assessed at just $2 due to landslide risk from 2021 storms, face new evacuation orders. Homeowners question the purpose as they await government aid.
A multi-vehicle collision on Eglinton Ave East near the Don Valley Parkway has left one driver with life-threatening injuries. Toronto police warn of significant traffic disruptions.