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First responders on the Hawaiian island of Maui were still assessing the scope of damage from wildfires Saturday in the centre of Lahaina, with at least 80 dead from the disaster and thousands of others displaced from their homes. 'We got some pictures of our place from yesterday and it's …

Searchers with cadaver dogs have been going from building to building in the west Maui community of Lahaina, looking for victims of devastating wildfires on the Hawaiian island, as officials tally the loss of life and destruction of property. Confirmed death toll rises to 93, with cost to rebuild estimated …

It's yet to be determined what ignited the wildfires that ravaged Maui, but online conspiracy theorists have plenty of thoughts. Experts say such theories, which have no proof and can often be easily debunked, can thrive after a disaster strikes as people try to make sense of a tense situation …

A search of the wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of obliterated neighbourhoods and landmarks charred beyond recognition, as the death toll rose to at least 53 and survivors told harrowing tales of narrow escapes with only the clothes on their backs. Extent …

There were no sirens, no one with bullhorns, no one to tell anyone what to do: Maui residents were on their own, with their families and neighbours, to choose whether to stay or to run, and where to run to. At least 99 people dead after the deadliest U.S. wildfire …

Thousands of people fled Maui after wildfires ravaged their hotels and resorts earlier this week, disrupting their beach vacations. But long after the tourists return home, the wildfires will have a lasting impact on residents of Lahaina. Historical sites dating back to the 1700s have been lost, along with multi-generational …

B.C. honeymooners just back from Maui talk about their experience to raise awareness of what's happened to the people there. They join a growing chorus asking tourists to stay home and give the community time to recover from the apocalyptic fire. B.C. couple urges world to give Maui space, time …

Canada's highest court will not hear an appeal that challenged limits on religious gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a significant endorsement for British Columbia's provincial health officer and the end of the legal road for the faith leaders involved. Decision marks end of legal road for faith leaders 2½ …

Two women who signed non-disclosure agreements with the University of Prince Edward Island a decade ago have been permanently released from the threat of lawsuit for speaking out about their experiences, with the university's board of governors issuing an unequivocal apology. ‘We’ve reclaimed our voices. We’re optimistic about using them …

Acer's Chairman and CEO Jason Chen participated in the third APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting in Cebu, Philippines held from July 27 to 30. During the event, Acer's subsidiary, Acer Cyber Security Inc. (ACSI), introduced a cybersecurity self-assessment toolkit tailored for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in APEC …