The couple killed by a bear in Banff were able to send an SOS text: 'Bear attack bad' The two backpackers in Canada's Banff National Park seem to have emptied a can of bear spray, trying to get the animal to leave their camp. When rescuers arrived, the bear charged at them. Bill Chappell
Canada's House speaker has stepped down after inviting a Nazi veteran to Parliament Just after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave an address in the House of Commons, Canadian lawmakers gave 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka a standing ovation when the House speaker drew attention to him. The Associated Press
Canada is investigating whether India is linked to the slaying of a Sikh activist Canada expelled a top Indian diplomat as it investigates the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a strong supporter of an independent Sikh homeland known as Khalistan, in British Columbia. The Associated Press
Canada issues travel advisory warning over U.S. states' LGBTQ+ laws The country's Global Affairs department did not specify which states, but is advising Canadian travelers to check the local laws for their destination before traveling. The Associated Press
5 million bees fall off a truck near Toronto and drivers are asked to close windows Police west of Toronto on Wednesday warned drivers to keep their car windows closed after a truck spilled crates carrying five million bees onto a road. The Associated Press
Wildfires prompt evacuations of capital of Canada's Northwest Territories Residents in the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories were ordered to evacuate Wednesday night as wildfires neared the city of 20,000 people. The Associated Press
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife announce their separation Justin Trudeau is the 51-year-old scion of one of Canada's most famous politicians. Sophie Trudeau is a former model and TV host. Together, they brought star power to the prime minister's office. The Associated Press
Fireworks can make bad air quality even worse. For some cities, the answer is drones After days of smoky conditions caused by Canadian wildfires, some U.S. cities are looking to play it safe this Fourth of July with innovative alternatives to their fireworks displays. Emily Olson
Google says it will start blocking Canadian news stories in response to new law The Google fight with the country echoes a similar battle in Australia, where the tech industry eventually struck deals with news publishers after tense negotiations. Bobby Allyn
How Canadian wildfires are worsening U.S. air quality and what you can do to cope The National Weather Service said air quality has "plummeted" across the Northeast. A disaster preparedness expert says people should take the warnings seriously. Joe Hernandez