British Columbia
Canadian authorities have ordered the evacuation of the city of Summerland in British Columbia due to the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire, which has covered more than 5,000 hectares. The fire was caused by hot, dry weather and strong winds.
A forest fire broke out near Vancouver, prompting an evacuation warning for 35 homes in the suburb of Anmore. The fire is almost contained, and international rescuers have arrived to fight it.
Canada has confirmed a case of hantavirus in a cruise ship passenger. The infected Yukon resident is currently in the hospital, and other contacts have been isolated.
Canadian actress Carrie Ann Fleming has died at the age of 51 from breast cancer. She was known for her roles in the popular TV series Supernatural and Smallville.
OpenAI blocked Jessy Van Rooijselaar's ChatGPT account six months before the shooting she is suspected of. The company detected "illicit activity" but did not notify authorities as it did not meet the threat threshold.
A mass shooting occurred in the town of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, resulting in 10 deaths and 25 injuries. The incident began at a school and continued in a residential building.
Residents of the US Pacific Northwest and Canada are preparing for evacuation due to catastrophic floods caused by a powerful atmospheric front. A state of emergency has been declared in the US, and major highways in Canada have already been closed due to floods and landslides.
A grizzly bear attacked a group of schoolchildren and teachers in Bella Coola, British Columbia, injuring 11 people, two of whom sustained serious injuries. Police and conservation officers are on the scene, and the school is temporarily closed.
In British Columbia, a bird dropped a fish onto a power line, causing a short circuit and igniting dry grass. The fire, measuring 60 by 90 meters, was quickly extinguished.
A forest fire in British Columbia has led to the evacuation of 400 households. The fire covered 27 hectares, human activity is suspected.
A state of emergency has been declared in Manitoba due to massive forest fires. Authorities have evacuated more than 17,000 people, with military support enlisted to assist in transportation.
30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo is accused of running over a crowd in an SUV. 11 people died, including children, dozens were injured, authorities are investigating motives.