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Proposed federal legislation would give authorities new powers to search mail, make it easier for officials to pause or cancel immigration applications and expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s role to include security activities.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree introduced the Strong Borders Act in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

The government says the wide-ranging, 127-page bill aims to keep borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and crack down on money laundering.

Canada's tourism industry might be in for a boost as Canadians boycott the United States and spend their travel dollars closer to home this year.

In a report released May 29, the Conference Board of Canada estimates the net economic benefit for the domestic tourism sector could be as high as $8.8 billion.

The think tank said its April travel intentions survey suggests roughly 27 per cent of Canadian respondents are considering a trip to the U.S. in the next few years - down from more than 50 per cent in the same survey last November.

Officials in Manitoba and Saskatchewan say areas affected by wildfires aren't expected to see much relief in the weather forecast in the coming days.

More than 30,000 people in those provinces have been forced to leave their homes as wildfires threaten their communities.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday that there would be challenging days ahead due to a lack of rain in the forecast.

Two churches, two organs, one unforgettable concert with Isabelle Demers 

Two exhibitions join forces inside the Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery at Canadian Mennonite University to address the challenge, grief and resilience of the climate crisis conversation.  

Smoke from wildfires burning out of control in Manitoba and Saskatchewan has reached across the Atlantic Ocean.

According to the United Kingdom's Met Office, the smoke has reached the UK.

"You may have observed that recent sunrises & sunsets appear unusually vivid and there is a general haziness in the sky, this is due to smoke from Canadian wildfires," said the Met Office in a post on Twitter.

Cluster Festival 2025 opens with sonic rituals, immersive AV, and speculative soundscapes 

Cluster Festival is back—and it's bolder, wilder, and more wondrous than ever.

A wildfire growing near Lynn Lake has reached the edge of town. 

In a post on Facebook on Monday, the town announced that the fire had reached behind the airport and was advancing rapidly due to extreme wind conditions. 

"It crossed into the area around the hospital and destroyed several abandoned buildings nearby," said the town. 

Thanks to quick and coordinated efforts, emergency crews were able to protect the hospital and surrounding properties, and crews remained at the site throughout the night. 

Winnipeg was well represented on the award stage at the Canadian Screen Awards in Toronto over the weekend, with one project putting Winnipeg in the spotlight.

Montreal is once again alive with song as the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) hosts its much-anticipated Voice 2025 edition. Running from May 25 to June 6, the competition is dedicated entirely to the art of singing—Aria and Art Song—and continues to cement its reputation as one of the world’s most prestigious platforms for young classical vocalists.

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