Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Brittany Hobson
Publication Date: June 2, 2025 - 15:06
Winnipeg hotels open up to take in flood of wildfire evacuees, Alberta dealing with out-of-control fires
June 2, 2025
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says hotels in Winnipeg are opening up to thousands of evacuees who have fled their homes due to raging wildfires.More than 17,000 people have been displaced in the past week, including all 5,000 residents of Flin Flon. People are seeking shelter in Brandon, The Pas and the province’s capital. Manitoba is currently under a state of emergency due to the fires.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to greet world leaders when they arrive at the Calgary airport for the G7 summit.Leaders are expected to begin touching down Sunday for the three-day event in the Kananaskis wilderness southwest of Calgary.
June 14, 2025 - 14:23 | Lisa Johnson | The Globe and Mail
Canada will host more than a dozen world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in Kananaskis, Alta., starting on Sunday, with several pressing issues at stake both on and off the agenda.There are seven member states in the informal grouping of some of the world’s most advanced economies, and five have new leaders since last year, including Canada. But in addition to those nations, the host also typically invites leaders from other countries and organizations to shape discussions and encourage global co-operation.
June 14, 2025 - 14:10 | Moira Wyton | The Globe and Mail
Britain and Canada have deep ties in defence, climate and culture sectors, but Starmer's visit comes amid strained trade negotiations.
June 14, 2025 - 12:40 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
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