Legendary NFL broadcaster pokes fun at Trump’s ‘Lake America’ change as he calls game from stadium on Great Lake Al Michaels’ broadcast partner, Kirk Herbstreit, appeared to stay out of the joke The Independent UK · Aug 28
US, Canada 'very close' to trade deal, Ottawa says, as details emerge WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The United States and Canada are "very close" to a final trade deal, the top Canadian negotiator said Thursday after talks with President Donald Trump's team. Bangkok Post · Aug 21
Quebec’s premier says Canada-US trade talks are ‘far from over’ Quebec’s premier says Canada-U.S. trade negotiations are “far from over” and demanded more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney before deciding whether the emerging agreement adequately protects Quebec’s dairy and forestry sectors The Independent UK · Aug 20
US could cut key tariffs as part of proposed Canada deal, source says The United States and Canada are nearing a trade agreement. Proposed terms include reducing auto tariffs to fifteen percent from twenty-five. Steel and aluminum tariffs will also be halved to twenty-five percent. Negotiators face a Saturday deadline for the potential deal. Both nations are working towards finalizing the trade pact. The Economic Times · Aug 20
What counts as the woods? Judge axes Nova Scotia’s ban that defied ‘commonsense definitions’ The court sided with a Canadian hiker who deliberately challenged the order imposed to curb spread of wildfires The Guardian - US · Apr 25
Nova Scotia Bans Everyone From Hiking in the Woods Until October The province says this will prevent forest fires. Those who violate the ban will face a $25,000 fine. Reason · Aug 19, 2025
Trudeau condemns ‘dumb’ Trump trade war as Canada strikes back with tariffs Canada’s prime minister says the US president wants to usher in the ‘complete collapse’ of the Canadian economy The Guardian - US · Mar 4, 2025
Outrage After Guests Dressed as KKK Members Seen Partying At Canadian Firefighter Halloween Dance A Halloween event at a Nova Scotia fire hall sparked outrage after guests in KKK costumes were admitted, prompting widespread condemnation, an apology from organisers, and an investigation. International Business Times UK · Oct 30, 2024
Two killed, two missing after violent flooding in eastern Canada Floods in Nova Scotia bring new difficulties to a country struggling with ongoing wildfires and extreme weather. Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023
Record Rainfall In Nova Scotia Causes Devastating Floods, Four People Still Missing Moisture-packed thunderstorms wreak havoc, damaging bridges and forcing evacuations Zenger · Jul 24, 2023
Rain brings much-needed relief to firefighters battling Nova Scotia wildfires Officials in Canada's Atlantic Coast province of Nova Scotia said a wildfire that forced thousands of residents from their homes is now largely contained because of rain. WEKU · Jun 4, 2023
Canada’s Nova Scotia appeals for help amid ‘unprecedented’ fires Premier says eastern Canadian province will ‘take all the support we can get’ as crews battle out-of-control blazes. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023
Unprecedented wildfire on Canada's Atlantic coast still burning after four days Wildfires are burning out of control for a fourth day in Canada’s Atlantic-coast province of Nova Scotia The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
‘Unprecedented’ Nova Scotia wildfires expected to worsen, officials warn More than 18,000 people remain under evacuation order outside Halifax as Canadian PM Justin Trudeau pledges federal assistance The Guardian - US · May 31, 2023
WEKU · May 30, 2023 Destructive Nova Scotia wildfires force thousands of Canadians to flee their homes More than a dozen fires were continuing to burn on Tuesday, and officials said over 16,000 people had evacuated under a mandatory order.
Al Jazeera · May 29, 2023 Wildfire forces thousands of people to evacuate in eastern Canada More than 16,000 people leave their homes as crews battle raging blaze near Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022 Canadian military to help clean up Fiona's devastation Canadian troops are being sent to assist the recovery from the devastation of storm Fiona, which swept away houses, stripped off roofs and knocked out power across the country’s Atlantic provinces