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Ontario Premier Doug Ford will visit Thunder Bay to meet with wildfire evacuees amid criticism of the province's emergency response. Nearly 200 wildfires are burning across Ontario, scorching more land than last year. Minister of Emergency Preparedness Jill Dunlop has requested federal assistance, including military support, to speed up evacuations.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended the province's wildfire response as smoke from 129 active wildfires blanketed central Canada and the eastern U.S., triggering air-quality warnings. Ten communities have been evacuated. Ford announced C$650 million for 11 new aircraft and pushed back against Michigan Republicans' criticism.
Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires is blanketing major US cities across the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic, causing dangerous air quality for over 100 million people. The polluted air is expected to last through at least Saturday as new smoke waves move south.
A Leger poll found 81% of Canadians are concerned about AI data centres increasing household electricity bills, and 79% worry about environmental impacts. 46% support building data centres for Canadian-based AI services, while 44% would support them in their own province.
The commentary argues that soccer is challenging hockey's dominance in Canada due to declining hockey participation, high costs, and cultural issues, while the 2026 FIFA World Cup has boosted soccer's popularity. It suggests that soccer's lower barriers to entry and recent national team success may lead to a lasting shift in Canada's sports landscape.
John Rapley argues that Canada's strategy of becoming an energy superpower has failed to deliver economic growth, as per capita GDP has declined despite rising oil and gas exports. He contends that the government's renewed focus on resource extraction is a false promise and will not revive the economy.
Severe storms and flooding in June 2026 caused more than $1.1 billion in insured damage across Canada. Manitoba and Saskatchewan storms on June 9-10 accounted for $728 million, while Montreal flooding on June 20-21 added $409 million.
An out-of-control wildfire in Nova Scotia has expanded to 1,700 hectares, prompting a mandatory evacuation order northeast of Halifax affecting 100-150 people. Firefighting resources include helicopters and water bombers from Newfoundland. The fire has been burning since Wednesday, with about 100 wildfires recorded in Nova Scotia this year.
Governor General Louise Arbour released a message of support for Canadians affected by ongoing wildfires, praising the bravery of firefighters and emergency responders working in hazardous conditions.
The author recounts losing a family cottage to a wildfire in Ontario, arguing that inadequate fire monitoring and preparedness, exacerbated by climate change, contributed to the destruction. He contends that Canada must improve wildfire prevention and response to protect communities and cherished places.