Additional RCMP officers and power generators are being sent to Fort Nelson, B.C., as a community-wide evacuation enters its second week. Wildfire Service crews prepare at a base at the Fort St. John airport on May 13, 2023. Crews are battling several fires in northeastern B.C., including the Parker Lake blaze near Fort Nelson. Hydro said Thursday it is sending backup generators to Fort Nelson to ensure a steady power supply. 'Excellent' conditions for fire crewsIn a video update posted late Thursday, the BCWS shared a positive message after a day of rain and even some snow in the Fort Nelson region.

Issue: *Updated Information Person LocatedYour Name:Your Email:Details: *SubmitAn Algerian man who went missing 26 years ago in his late teens has been discovered alive in his neighbour’s basement, just 10 metres from his home. The man, identified as Omar bin Omran, disappeared from Djelfa, in Algeria, during the Algerian civil war in the 1990s, reports BBC. His family believed he’d been killed or kidnapped during the decade-long conflict between Algeria’s government and Islamist groups, which ended in 2002. A 61-year-old man, who reportedly attempted to flee as investigators moved in, has since been arrested and is in custody as police continue the investigation. Photos of Omran with his dog were shared the year he went missing.

Kylie Masse and Regan Rathwell qualify for Paris 2024 in 200m backstrokeSportsDuration 8:35Kylie Masse (2:06.24) of LaSalle, Ont., and Regan Rathwell (2:09.38) of Ashton, Ont., both qualified spots for the Paris 2024 Olympics in the women's 200-metre backstroke, at the 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Trials in Toronto.

May 17, 2024 —Arthur Schafer has thought a lot about life and death. As a leading bioethicist, he has written and lectured extensively on medically assisted death in Canada, also known as MAID, and has helped shape national policy on it. Earlier this year, the federal government wavered on implementing ground-breaking, but controversial new rules allowing for the possibility of MAID for patients suffering solely from severe mental illness — the second delay that has now pushed its implementation until 2027. It is only the latest chapter in what remains an evolving policy. To read the full article and listen to the entire interview, please visit CBC Ideas.

A Hamilton child under five years old has died of measles, says the city's public health agency. It's the first such death in Ontario since 1989, when tracking began, according to Public Health Ontario (PHO). Cases on the riseHamilton public health has confirmed six cases of the measles so far this year, said Lew. "In Ontario, measles has been rare, owing to the successful elimination of measles in Canada and high immunization coverage. WATCH | Bogoch on measles risks amid a global rise in cases: Infectious disease specialist on measles risk after Ontario child dies Duration 3:57 A child under five years old has died of measles in Ontario, according to the province's public health agency.

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"That's why we are doubling down on the fine for people who violate the daily burn restrictions ... let's not have another season like last year's." This year, the province said the burn restrictions will also apply to campgrounds. Rudderham said in addition to open fires not being allowed when the burn restrictions map is red, fireworks are also not permitted. (Marion Gillespie)As of May 12, Department of Natural Resources and Renewables staff have responded to 41 wildfires in Nova Scotia this year. According to the province, conservation officers laid 100 charges for violations of daily burn restrictions in 2022, 2023 and so far in 2024.

Fire threatening Fort McMurray could burn for weeks, possibly monthsNewsDuration 2:25Cooler temperatures, calmer winds and rain have subdued the wildfire threatening the northern Alberta community of Fort McMurray, but the flames, burning deep underground in the peat-filled muskeg, will not be easily extinguished.

Hail hammers parts of western WinnipegNewsDuration 0:24A spring storm Thursday afternoon left piles of nickel-sized hailstones heaped up along the sides of roads on the western outskirts of Winnipeg, including Westwood, where Debbie Caruk captured the aftermath on one street.

At Issue | Trudeau tries to explain his capital gains tax hikeNewsDuration 22:57At Issue this week | Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pitches his capital gains tax changes directly to Canadians in an explainer-style YouTube video. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suggests a summer vacation from gas taxes. Plus, is Mark Carney the Liberal leader-in-waiting?

Quintet of centenarians celebrated at Winnipeg personal care homeNewsDuration 1:15After putting their annual celebrations on hold because of the pandemic, staff and residents of the Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre were finally able to celebrate five special residents who have reached the milestone age of 100. Thursday's celebration featured special guests, stories, memorable moments and of course, cake.

Fifteen schools said they internally track student suicides. None of the six schools in Alberta track student suicides. None of the schools agreed to interviews, but several responded with statements reiterating their commitment to student mental health. WATCH | The importance of tracking student suicides: Most Canadian universities don't track student suicides Duration 2:27 More than 70 per cent of Canadian universities don't track suicides or attempted suicides, a CBC News investigation has found. Universities that don't track suicides told CBC News that they face a range of challenges when it comes to collecting reliable data.

Customers fed up with grocery store anti-theft measuresNewsDuration 2:04Customers say enhanced security measures at some Loblaw-owned grocery stores cross the line can be distressing for shoppers, but the company says it's trying to fight a surge in organized retail crime.

Cape Breton public schools seeing more international studentsNewsDuration 3:04Over the past two years, there was an explosion of newcomer students enrolling in grades primary through 12. The CBC's Erin Pottie talked to one family about their journey and how they're adjusting.

How a daytime ambush set a prisoner loose | About ThatNewsDuration 5:50A massive manhunt is underway in France after a van carrying a well-known criminal was ambushed, leaving two guards dead and multiple others injured. Andrew Chang explains how gunmen were able to infiltrate the vehicle and what we know about the escaped prisoner, Mohamed Amra.