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Scientists from the University of Waterloo announce that they have positively identified bones found on King William Island in Nunavut, Canada, as those of James Fitzjames, captain of Erebus 6 during Franklin's lost expedition.
2024-09-24

The government of Sept-Îles, Quebec, Canada, declares a state of emergency and orders the evacuation of more than 10,000 residents following a series of wildfires in the eastern part of the country.
2023-06-2

Australia and Canada announce that they will require travelers from China to present a negative COVID-19 test in order to enter their countries beginning on January 5.
2023-01-1

So called Whisky War, a pseudo confrontation between Canada and Denmark ends with the Hans Island divided.
2022-06-10

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau revokes the state of emergency that was declared under the Emergencies Act on February 14.
2022-02-23

Canadian Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announces that Canada will ban plastic bags, drinking straws, cutlery and other single-use items by the end of 2021.
2020-10-7

Saudi Arabia withdraws its Ambassador from Canada, and orders the Canadian counterpart to leave the country in 24 hours, after Canada calls for the release of activists who are in detention in the Middle East nation.
2018-08-5

Canada's Minister of Health Jane Philpott says federal legislation to legalize marijuana will be introduced in spring of 2017.
2016-04-20

BHP Billiton abandons its US$39 billion takeover bid for Canadian fertiliser maker Potash Corp.
2010-11-15