'A race against time': First Nations, towns in northwestern Ontario prepare to evacuate as wildfires approach
As firefighting crews race to bring wildfires across northwestern Ontario under control, First Nations and towns are monitoring the weather forecast and making urgent plans for evacuations.
How electric vehicles could transform the power grid
Some electric cars, trucks and buses can now store energy not only for driving, but also for powering our buildings and the grid, thanks to a technology known as bidirectional charging. That could help play an important role during power outages and help make the grid greener.
Cuba curbs social media access in wake of anti-government protests, watchdog says
Cuba has restricted access to social media and messaging platforms including Facebook and WhatsApp, global internet monitoring firm NetBlocks said on Tuesday, in the wake of the biggest anti-government protests in decades.
Authorities charge 4 in Iranian plot to kidnap U.S.-based journalist, 4 others
An Iranian intelligence officer and three alleged members of an Iranian intelligence network have been charged in Manhattan with plotting to lure a U.S. resident and human rights activist to Iran, authorities said Tuesday. Three people in Canada were also targeted, the indictment alleges.
Woe, Canada: U.S. lawmakers lament skilled immigrants moving north
American immigration laws have gathered dust for decades. Reform efforts have stalled amid partisan bickering. And that's why some U.S. politicians cast a jealous glance at Canada on Tuesday.
Italy to ban large cruise ships from Venice's waterways
At least four temporary docking sites will be built nearby on the northwestern Adriatic Sea, as Italy looks to avoid having Venice classified as an endangered world heritage site by UNESCO.
Chief of defence staff tells soldiers to 'hold their heads high' after Panjwaii falls to Taliban
Canada's top soldier has written to current and retired soldiers to offer words of support and reflection following the fall of Panjwaii — the district in Afghanistan where so many Canadians fought and died.
Power vacuum rattles Haiti in aftermath of president's assassination
Pressure is mounting on the man who claims to be Haiti's leader in the aftermath of the president's assassination last week, with at least two other officials claiming to be the legitimate head of government in a race to fill the political power vacuum.
Viral images of giant goldfish in U.S. lake spotlight dangers of invasive aquatic pets
Viral social media images of giant gold fish pulled from a Minnesota lake are reigniting concerns about invasive aquatic pets breeding in fragile ecosystems, and scientists say the problem is getting worse in Canada.
'It's overwhelming': Yukoners struggle to save homes from flood water
A Yukon man struggles to save his home of 38 years, while Whitehorse focuses on 'priority areas,' as the swollen Yukon River threatens to spill over its banks.