Kashechewan evacuation called 'woefully inadequate'
Hundreds evacuated from Kashechewan First Nation as officials criticize the federal government's slow response to the ongoing crisis. Full evacuation of 2,200 residents underway.
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Suspected arson forces evacuation in Montreal's east end
A suspected arson fire in a Montreal commercial-residential building forced two dozen residents to flee. Police found flammables and seek a suspect seen fleeing by car. Read the latest details.
Montreal building evacuated following fire
A Montreal building was evacuated after a fire broke out. No injuries were reported. The incident highlights urban safety concerns. Read more for details.
Evacuation Alert Issued Near Chilliwack River
The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for properties near the Chilliwack River due to a potential hazard. Residents should be ready to leave.
Kashechewan First Nation to evacuate after water failures
Kashechewan First Nation on the James Bay Coast declares a state of emergency and plans to evacuate all residents following critical water infrastructure failures. Read about the crisis and response.
Weather hampers Kashechewan evacuation amid water crisis
Severe weather is hindering evacuation efforts in Kashechewan First Nation following a critical water system failure. The remote Northern Ontario community remains under a state of emergency.
Pepper spray discharge prompts school evacuation in London
St. Thomas Aquinas High School in London, Ont., was evacuated after a pepper spray discharge on Jan. 9, 2026. Get the latest details on the incident and response.
NASA's First Medical Evacuation from Space
NASA will perform its first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS, cutting short a mission. The astronaut is stable, but the condition requires Earth-based care. Details on the historic decision.
Live Grenade Found in Sydney, N.S., Area Secured
Cape Breton police cordon off Pitt Street after discovering a live grenade. Residents are urged to avoid the area as the explosive ordnance disposal team responds.
East York highrise residents cleared to return after blaze
Most residents of a Thorncliffe Park highrise evacuated after a November fire can now return home. The city has cleared all but 16 units at 11 Thorncliffe Park Rd. for occupancy. Read the latest on the recovery efforts.
High CO Levels Found in Ottawa Apartment Building
Ottawa Fire Services evacuated a St. Patrick Street apartment building after detecting high carbon monoxide levels and a haze. An OC Transpo bus provided shelter for displaced residents.
Waterloo apartment fire causes $500K in damages
A significant fire at a Waterloo apartment building on Saturday evening led to a full evacuation and an estimated $500,000 in damages. Get the latest details.
Fires Force Evacuations in Two Montreal Buildings
Two residential fires in Montreal on Sunday displaced 34 people. One family evacuated in Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, 33 others in Montreal North. No injuries reported. Read the full story.
B.C. Floods Show Need for Animal Disaster Plans
Millions of farm animals die in climate disasters. An expert argues Canada must set national standards for animal evacuation and resilience as floods intensify.
Italian Cable Car Accident Injures Four, Forces Evacuation
A cable car accident in Italy left four people injured and prompted the evacuation of 100 from a mountain. Get the latest details on the emergency response and investigation.
Major leak prompts evacuation of Ottawa care home
Ottawa firefighters successfully contained a major leak and evacuated residents from a long-term care facility on December 28, 2025. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Nursing Home Explosion Near Philadelphia Injures Residents
An explosion at Silver Lake Healthcare Center in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, caused a partial building collapse, leaving people injured and trapped. Authorities are investigating the suspected gas blast.
B.C. $2 properties evacuated over landslide risk
Two Chilliwack properties, assessed at just $2 due to landslide risk from 2021 storms, face new evacuation orders. Homeowners question the purpose as they await government aid.
Chilliwack Evacuation Order Issued Over Landslide Risk
Two Chilliwack properties are under evacuation order due to immediate landslide danger, following an atmospheric river that caused widespread flooding in the Fraser Valley. Read the latest updates.
B.C. officials order evacuations over landslide risk
Two properties in Electoral Area 'E' were evacuated on December 19, 2025, due to an immediate landslide threat. Officials warn residents to heed safety orders.
Abbotsford's Castle Fun Park Owner Pays for Flood Upgrades
The owner of Castle Fun Park in Abbotsford is personally financing crucial flood defence upgrades after severe flooding hit the attraction in December 2025. Learn about the community impact and recovery efforts.
Abbotsford ends flood evacuation alerts
The City of Abbotsford has rescinded all remaining evacuation alerts as floodwaters recede and the flood watch concludes. Residents can now return home safely.
Eby to raise B.C. flood mitigation with PM, premiers
As final evacuation orders lift, Premier David Eby says B.C. cannot prevent future disasters without federal help. He will raise the issue with the Prime Minister and other premiers.
Abbotsford lifts all flood evacuation orders
Residents of Sumas Prairie can return home as evacuation orders are rescinded and the Sumas River flood warning is downgraded. Get the latest updates on the recovery.
Abbotsford lifts last evacuation orders after flooding
Abbotsford, B.C. has rescinded all remaining evacuation orders following recent flooding, though hundreds of properties are still under alert. Get the latest details.
Toronto building evacuated after gas leak, 1 hospitalized
A gas leak in a Toronto building led to a full evacuation and sent one person to the hospital. Emergency crews responded to the scene on December 16, 2025.
Thai Air Strikes Target Cambodian Military Positions
Thailand's military has conducted air strikes against Cambodian forces following border clashes. The escalation has forced Thai residents to flee their homes. Read the latest on this developing international conflict.
Israel to let Palestinians leave Gaza via reopened crossing
Israel announces it will start permitting Palestinians to exit the Gaza Strip through the reopened Rafah border crossing. This development follows a ceasefire agreement.
Thorncliffe Park fire displaces hundreds in Toronto
A major fire in Toronto's Thorncliffe Park on December 1, 2025, forced hundreds from their homes. Get the latest details on the cause, response, and impact.
Thorncliffe Park fire stumps officials, residents displaced
A complex fire smoldering within the walls of two Toronto apartment buildings has forced nearly 400 units to evacuate. Fire Chief describes the challenge as officials work without a timeline for return.
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