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In The News for June 8 : Wildfires leave most of Canada under smoky haze

In The News for June 8 : Wildfires leave most of Canada under smoky haze

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 8 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Supporters focus on freeing Canadian held in China amid geopolitical 'ups and downs'

Supporters focus on freeing Canadian held in China amid geopolitical 'ups and downs'

OTTAWA — A leader of the fight to secure freedom for a Canadian human-rights activist detained in China for 17 years is taking the latest diplomatic deep-freeze between Ottawa and Beijing in stride.
Canadian smoke bathes U.S.; climate change 'only getting worse,' says White House

Canadian smoke bathes U.S.; climate change 'only getting worse,' says White House

WASHINGTON — A hazy, acrid shroud lingered over some of America's largest cities Wednesday as Canadian wildfire smoke continued to drift south, touching off "code red" air quality alerts from Massachusetts to North Carolina.
Canada marks Clean Air Day with worst air quality in the world as wildfires rage

Canada marks Clean Air Day with worst air quality in the world as wildfires rage

OTTAWA — Hazy skies tinged with an eerie yellow glow greeted millions of Canadians in Quebec and Ontario again Wednesday as the smoke from hundreds of wildfires continued to cause air quality warnings in Canada's most populated corridor.
B.C. First Nation buys back 140-year-old robe, paying almost $40,000 to bring it home

B.C. First Nation buys back 140-year-old robe, paying almost $40,000 to bring it home

ATLIN, B.C. — A man who helped return a 140-year-old Tlingit robe to the British Columbia First Nation where it was created says it's as if the regalia called out to its people and they are bringing it home.
Trudeau shows no interest in compromising with Meta, Google over online news bill

Trudeau shows no interest in compromising with Meta, Google over online news bill

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is showing no interest in compromising with Meta and Google over a proposed law that would make them pay for Canadian journalism that helps tech companies generate revenue.
Defrocked Nunavut priest arrested on historical sexual assault charges

Defrocked Nunavut priest arrested on historical sexual assault charges

KINGSTON, Ont. — A defrocked Oblate priest and convicted sex offender is facing eight new criminal charges for past sexual assaults he allegedly committed while living in Nunavut.
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Hundreds of wildfires are burning across Canada, prompting widespread evacuations and blanketing cities in smoke.
Quebec expands law for doctor-assisted death, permits early requests for procedure

Quebec expands law for doctor-assisted death, permits early requests for procedure

Quebec has adopted a new law that expands access to medical aid in dying and allows early requests for the procedure.
More evacuations in Quebec as record-breaking fires continue to burn

More evacuations in Quebec as record-breaking fires continue to burn

MONTREAL — Quebec's wildfire season, which has forced thousands from their homes and left other communities on high alert, is the worst on record, officials said Wednesday, Premier François Legault told reporters in Quebec City that the areas in the