Fort McMurray Fire 10 Years Later: From 'Not So Bad' to 'Holy Cow'
Fort McMurray Fire 10 Years Later: From 'Not So Bad' to 'Holy Cow'

In Part 1 of Fort McMurray: A Decade After Disaster, we explore what it was like for the people fleeing their homes and how the city has changed since. Traffic snarled on Hwy. 401 in Mississauga following a collision involving a dump truck. A Toronto woman asks the court for emergency relief to receive medical assisted death. An elementary school track meet changes spark backlash in Richmond, B.C. A man is charged with murdering two people in Langley, B.C. A 12-year-old boy dies after being pulled from a Calgary lake. An Alberta judge denies an effort to amend a court challenge against the province's trans law. An 'insulting wage offer' is slammed by a federal union over a 4-year, 3.5% raise proposal for public servants. Ottawa children are honoured after making lifesaving 911 calls. The man who drove a bus into a Laval daycare, killing two kids, is appealing his high-risk offender status. Ville-Marie is issuing more fines to residents for lack of sidewalk maintenance. The death of a 21-year-old in central Alberta is deemed a homicide. Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac files a defamation lawsuit against Google. A Halifax councillor says there are opportunities for the construction industry to engage with city hall. A lawyer cites a 'highly significant development' after a client charged with murdering a woman who had sought court protection. Manitoba teachers list class sizes and complexity of needs as top concerns in a new survey. 'You end up being in survival mode': Saskatchewan continues to report the highest rate of family violence in Canada. The province amends legislation to skirt the federal gun buyback program. Paid parking starts Friday in downtown Elora. Fraud charges are filed against a man who scanned cheaper items at checkout. Saskatchewan announces carbon monoxide regulations following the death of a Regina child. A Sask. Polytechnic student pitches an app to connect drivers with open parking spaces. A worker is killed at a northern Ont. mining project. After a weekend shooting and drug arrests, Wiikwemkoong bans offenders for two years. London Mayor Morgan says the federal tariff announcement will help hard-hit industries in southwestern Ontario. An emotional opening address is given at an inquest looking into the police shooting death of a former tennis pro. Mohamad Lilo beats a murder charge and takes a plea deal in the Elnaz Hajtamiri kidnapping conspiracy. Environmental concerns are raised as a DND radar project looms. Windsor-Essex manufacturers say federal tariff relief loans fall short. What Windsor travellers should know after Spirit shutdown. Cable thefts are blamed for a widespread Telus outage in B.C.'s north. A man faces multiple charges after a deadly B.C. crash. A court tosses a defamation suit by a mayor's wife against the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. Maya Gebala's mom hopes the 5th surgery on a Tumbler Ridge, B.C., victim could be her last. The U.S. Supreme Court restores access to the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail, and pharmacies. A judge asks why jail placed a suspect in the White House correspondents' dinner attack on suicide watch.

Politics

Trump pipeline approval shows the U.S. and Canada 'still can get things done,' says Wyoming governor. The federal intelligence commissioner issued a record number of decisions last year, according to a report. Solomon says a delayed federal AI strategy is coming soon and will address the impact on jobs.

Business

Why did Spirit fail? Too many passengers hated flying it. The first regulated Canadian digital dollar is here and ready to compete with the U.S. market. The Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot.

Wide Pickt banner — collaborative shopping lists app for Telegram, phone mockup with grocery list

Health

What is hantavirus? An expert says a deadly cruise ship outbreak brings awareness to Canadians. A Canadian woman describes her experience surviving hantavirus 20 years ago. This therapist wasn't ready for the unexpected thoughts that came with motherhood.

Entertainment

Met Gala guests arrive on the carpet in dramatic works of art. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle their lawsuit over 'It Ends With Us.' Dolly Parton cancels her Las Vegas residency. Here's why.

Pickt after-article banner — collaborative shopping lists app with family illustration

Sports

The Magic fire Jamahl Mosley after five seasons as coach and three first-round playoff appearances. The assault trial of former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs begins with contrasting accounts. Former Raptors executive Masai Ujiri finds a new NBA home.

Lifestyle

A cruise ship with huge Broadway stars will steam off to Mexico and the Bahamas in spring 2027. Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet's new favourite food. Believe it or not, some Canadians still receive phonebooks in the mail.

Climate & Environment

California seeks millions of dollars from State Farm for handling of claims after the 2025 LA wildfires. Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under a Trump-backed plan. Kenya's rainy season turns deadly again, with 18 killed and 54,000 households hit over a week.

Sci-Tech

How ChatGPT conversations became 'a treasure trove' of evidence in criminal investigations. A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris. The U.S. military reaches deals with seven tech companies to use their AI on classified systems.