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Canada is testing the Alert Ready emergency system over next 2 daysTest messages will be issued in nearly every province and territory except Quebec and Saskatchewan at specific times between morning and early afternoon.ConsumerMay 6
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Subject of N.S. emergency alert killed in police shooting: SIRTNova Scotia's police watchdog says a man, who had been the subject of an emergency alert, has died after being shot by police.CanadaJul 10
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N.S. suspect injured in police shooting day after armed person alertRCMP said they've referred the matter to the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT), which investigates all serious incidents involving police in Nova Scotia.CrimeJul 9
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What Canada’s colour-coded heat warnings mean as temperatures soarAn extreme heat event is identified when daily temperatures reach heat warning thresholds for two or more days in a row with no relief overnight.WeatherJun 30
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Residents of Peace River warned of possible flooding, to be ready to evacuateThe town of Peace River, Alta. has issued an evacuation alert because of possible flooding, with residents of the downtown area being told to be ready to leave on short notice.HealthApr 23
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No homes lost in Kalamoir Park wildfire in West Kelowna as order liftedWest Kelowna's fire chief says no homes have been lost in the Kalamoir Park wildfire, which broke out in West Kelowna on Tuesday.FireJun 16
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Flooding concerns, tornado threats sweep across Canadian PrairiesFlooding concerns are mounting in Alberta as Edmonton nears a June rainfall record, while tornado watches and severe storms threaten parts of Saskatchewan.WeatherJun 27
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Out-of-control wildfire forces evacuation in B.C.’s Fraser CanyonResidents of North Bend, B.C. are being ordered to evacuate as an out of control wildfire grows in the Fraser Canyon. Nearby Boston Bar is also under an evacuation alert.FireJul 5
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Some structures lost at resort due to Fraser Canyon firesA growing B.C. wildfire has forced more evacuations and closed part of the Trans-Canada Highway as officials warn gusty winds could intensify the blaze.FireJul 8
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Southern B.C. to face highest wildfire potential over the next 48 hoursThe Ainslie Creek and Brunswick Creek wildfires along Highway 1 have collectively grown to nearly 20,000 hectares and are still considered out of control.FireJul 14
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Kalamoir Park closed following wildfire, evac alert still in placeThe Regional District of Central Okanagan says the Kalamoir Regional Park remains closed until further notice while safety and damage assessments are conducted.FireJun 17
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Wildfire season is not as perilous as last year: officialsOfficials previously warned on May 28 that “significant wildfire activity” was expected in B.C. this month in the government's wildfire season preparedness and outlook for 2026.CanadaJul 9
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Possible glacial lake outburst prompts evacuation alert northeast of PembertonThe Squamish Lillooet Regional District issued the alert for 24 properties due to the risk of overland and debris flooding coming from the glacial lake.EnvironmentJun 8
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‘Mind-blowing’: Video reportedly shows driver asleep in self-driving Tesla on B.C. highwayA shocking sight was captured on a busy Interior B.C. highway over the weekend with a driver apparently asleep at the wheel of a self-driving Tesla.TrafficJul 6
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Suspected recording device found in staff washroom at Delta business: policeAt this stage, investigators believe the incident was isolated to this workplace and there is no information to suggest a broader risk to the public, police said in a release.CrimeJul 13
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Smoke, heat, rain and flooding; what to expect from Western weatherFrom B.C. to Manitoba, weather warnings are in effect through Sunday. From heavy rain and flooding, to wildfire smoke and high heat, residents are urged to plan for conditions.CanadaMay 31
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Moncton’s spike in overdose cases prompts EMO responseA toxic illicit drug supply is prompting an urgent response from the New Brunswick government, as EMO activates a Level 1 response to Moncton's spike in overdose cases.CanadaJun 26
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Wildfire forces evacuation of remote Northwest Territories villageThe Northwest Territories government's website says the Dehcho fire is roughly seven kilometres west of the Fort Simpson Airport and remains out of control.CanadaJun 29
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Tornado leaves trail of ‘severe damage’ after hitting southeast SaskatchewanA tornado has been confirmed near Oxbow on Tuesday after severe thunderstorms swept across southeastern Saskatchewan, bringing large hail, heavy rain and damaging winds.WeatherJun 10
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Albert Awachie longest-tenured current Roughriders player with 9 seasons, 100 gamesAlbert Awachie is currently the longest tenured player on the Saskatchewan Roughriders and recently marked his 100th game in the green and white.SportsJun 24