World·2026-06-29T10:25:50+00:00
U.S. and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
The U.S. and Iran have paused military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, although they remain at odds regarding the future of negotiations. This pause comes amid ongoing tensions and previous exchanges of attacks that have threatened a fragile ceasefire in the region.
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National·2026-06-29T12:41:23+00:00
Wildfire forces evacuation of remote Northwest Territories village
Residents of Fort Simpson, a village in the Northwest Territories, have been ordered to evacuate due to an out-of-control wildfire located approximately seven kilometers from the local airport. The community's 1,300 residents are advised to seek shelter at the Multiplex Arena in Yellowknife, about 630 kilometers away, with provisions for food, water, and fuel recommended for those evacuating. The fire has grown to about 4.2 square kilometers in size, and local officials are coordinating the evacuation process.
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National·2026-06-29T04:07:02+00:00
Wildfire forces evacuations in Fort Simpson, NWT
A wildfire near Fort Simpson, NWT, has prompted officials to issue evacuation orders for the community's approximately 1,300 residents. They are being directed to seek shelter at the Multiplex Arena in Yellowknife, located about 630 kilometers away. The fire, currently spanning about 4.2 square kilometers, has limited safe access for ground crews, preventing them from working on the fire today.
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