Indigenous

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Canada's Evan Dunfee placed fourth in the men's 20-kilometre race walk at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday. The 32-year-old Richmond, B.C.

MONTREAL — The Cree Nation of Wemindji in northwestern Quebec has lifted an evacuation order for medically vulnerable people after nearby forest fires led the community to declare a state of emergency earlier this week.

CINCINNATI — The Toronto Blue Jays have activated shortstop Bo Bichette from the 10-day injured list. He has also been made available for tonight's game against the Cincinnati Reds.

MONTREAL — An invasive worm species from Asia that secretes a dangerous, paralyzing toxin has been spotted in the Montreal area.

NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ONT. — A small northern Ontario First Nation has come together in its annual summer festival to both celebrate and rejuvenate its community.

OTTAWA — Winnipeg police say former New Democrat MP Roméo Saganash has been charged with sexual assault. Police say they arrested Saganash on June 27 in relation to an allegation from May 1 in Winnipeg and the matter is now before the courts.

British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government's decision to declare a provincial state of emergency allows authorities to rapidly access tools and implement measures to deal with the evolving wildfire situation. B.C.

TORONTO — While Toronto FC hopes South African international Cassius Mailula can make a difference this season, it's clear both parties have an eye to the future.

Yellowknife veterinarian Michelle Tuma was having a hectic month even before an encroaching wildfire forced the mass evacuation of her home community.

OTTAWA — Stefania Giesbrecht was hoping that by the time she finished her studies, she could move back to her community of Saugeen First Nation.