Fort McMurray fire

What we know so far on when the people of Fort McMurray can return, and why it’s been delayed

Giller Prize-nominated author Fred Stenson on the long, complex past behind the mythic town

From the first puffs of smoke to the harrowing evacuation, this is the story of how the Fort McMurray fire happened, the heroic battle to fight back the flames and what it all means for the devastated city.

We tally all of the firefighters, police officers, mental health workers, insurance adjusters and the rest of a small army of people in Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray is both the centre of unsolved tensions in Canada and a juicy target for scorn

Evan Solomon and John Geddes talk about the Liberal plan for electoral reform and the politics of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s trip to Fort McMurray.

Dealing with disaster is a tricky political game

From lemonade stands to charity concerts, Canadians were moved to break their own record of generosity

It can be hard to understand the Fort McMurray firefighters’ courage. This doorbell footage of a crew battling a fire shows it firsthand.

In the face of stunning adversity, Fort McMurray has shown us how resilient Canadians can be. A sneak peek of our special issue on Fort McMurray