Russia bombarded six regions of Ukraine on Friday, Ukrainian officials said, with a nighttime assault lasting for hours and leaving three emergency responders in the capital Kyiv dead. The barrage included 407 drones and…
Month: June 2025
Aid group in Gaza closes distribution centres over safety concerns
A U.S.- and Israeli-backed group handing out aid in Gaza said on Friday all its distribution sites were closed until further notice, urging residents to stay away from these venues “for their…
‘We’re keeping a couple bags packed’: Weyakwin, Sask., residents start returning after evac order lifted
Lisa Powder and her great grandchildren were among the first Weyakwin residents to return home after fleeing a wildfire that burned dangerously close to the northern Saskatchewan community. “It’s sad to come…
Mutual aid firefighting system helping in Manitoba wildfire battle
Fire departments in southern Manitoba are answering the call to help northern communities save their homes and lands. The volunteer fire chief in Morris, Man., Trevor Thiessen, and another firefighter helped respond…
Vancouver man arrested after driving into Pacific Coliseum entrance during Cirque du Soleil show, police say
A 30-year-old man has been arrested after driving a vehicle into the Pacific Coliseum on Thursday night, say Vancouver police. The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) said on X, formerly Twitter, that the suspect…
4 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine once again bombarded by Russian missiles and drones
A nighttime missile and drone attack on Ukraine killed at least four people and injured 20 others in Kyiv, city mayor Vitali Klitschko said Friday, as Russia targeted at least six regions…
Rare black iceberg spotted off Labrador coast could be 100,000 years old, prof says
A rare black iceberg spotted off the coast of Labrador is making a splash on social media after a fish harvester living in Carbonear, N.L., took a photo of it while fishing…
What is degrowth? The throwdown over growing down
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more sustainable world. Keep up with the latest news on…
Toronto man had to fight GoFundMe to get paid after organizer gambled away funds for his brother’s funeral
In the aftermath of his younger brother’s sudden death last year, Allan Oliver says he was surprised when a family friend set up a GoFundMe to help pay for the funeral. “My first thought…
Canadian technology could be used to mine the deep seas, but there’s growing alarm over the risks
In dark waters near Collingwood, Ont., a giant yellow machine with metallic claws precisely snatches tiny rock balls from the lakebed, kicking up sediment with each grab. While it looks like a…