Wildfire near endangered whooping crane nests sparks scientific opportunity

It's too soon to say what the long-term impacts of earlier wildfires might be on the world’s only natural wild migratory whooping crane flock. But scientists could be a step closer to finding out after a wildfire in Wood Buffalo National Park came near a handful of the endangered species' nests.


My son and his friends have graduated. What remains is our special mom group

The graduation video was supposed to mark the end of an era for Sonja Arsenault's son and his friends. Turns out it was also marking the beginning of a new era of friendship for their moms.


Canada coach Marsch pledges aggressive start against South Africa on Sunday

Canada’s Round of 32 match against South Africa on Sunday — the first World Cup elimination game for both countries — feels destined to be decided quickly.


Burnaby, B.C., search and rescue team on way to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes

Seven search and rescue volunteers from Burnaby are on their way to Venezuela Saturday to help out with rescue efforts following devastating earthquakes.


66 fires currently burning in the Northwest Territories, evacuation alert remains in place for Fort Simpson

"Thousands of lightning strikes" mean a very busy weekend, says N.W.T. fire. Fort Simpson fire remains main concern, as well as fire near the Alberta border that threatens the highway. High heat and the risk of dry lightning continues for the area around Wood Buffalo National Park, Fort Smith and in the Sahtú and Dehcho.


Evacuation order issued for Lynn Lake, Man., as wildfire expected to reach town Sunday

As of Friday, an out-of-control wildfire south of the town has quickly grown to 1,600 hectares in size since it was detected on Thursday, according to a provincial fire status report.


Heat wave in Europe shatters records in Denmark, Switzerland and Czech Republic

Temperatures hit record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic and Denmark on Saturday, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moves to central and eastern parts of the continent.


Yukon fans celebrate hometown star Gavin McKenna's draft to the Maple Leafs

For Yukon hockey fans, it was like a dream come true on Friday when hometown hero Gavin McKenna was the first overall pick in the NHL draft.


Trump administration allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' U.S. organizations

Anthropic said on Friday that the U.S. government has allowed it to release its powerful Claude Mythos 5 artificial intelligence model to some "trusted" U.S. organizations, partially reversing an order two weeks ago to suspend access over national security risks.


Questions surround how Canada has handled the Alphonso Davies will-he-or-won't-he-play saga at World Cup

For the second consecutive World Cup, there are questions about Alphonso Davies, arguably the best player Canada has produced, and his contributions to the men’s team. The difference this time around is that he hasn’t played a minute.