Wildfires engulf Ontario | Calls to criminalize residential school denialism | BCN

Wildfires continue to spread across northwestern Ontario, with more than 175 fires burning as officials warn resources may not be be enough if additional communities are forced to evacuate. Meanwhile, the federal government has announced a $2-billion deal to purchase 190 Canadian-made armoured vehicles, part of Ottawa's broader defence spending plans. Plus, the Assembly of First Nations is urging the federal government to make residential school denialism a criminal offence under Canada's hate speech laws, reigniting debate over free expression, historical accountability, and federal legislation. #OntarioWildfires #Canada #Wildfires #Defence #AssemblyOfFirstNations #Ottawa #CanadaNews #BridgeCityNews Aired on: July 16, 2026 SHARE YOUR STORIES WITH US: [email protected] Watch Bridge City News WEEKNIGHTS 5:00PM MT, WEEKENDS at 5:00PM MT. Please keep the comments respectful. Any comments that are abusive and/or contain profanity will be deleted. For more information and to watch all exclusive videos and interviews, go to​ ​https://bridgecitynews.ca/    FOLLOW BRIDGE CITY NEWS YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfg... X: https://x.com/BridgeCityNews Through daily newscasts and online content, Bridge City News shares a grass-roots perspective of current affairs to serve our audience in Lethbridge, Southern Alberta, and beyond. Our vision is to inspire viewers to make a difference in the world and to rid them of apathy. We want to tell compelling stories and give influencers a platform to speak into the lives of fellow Canadians. #bridgecitynews #canadiannews #canada #Alberta #news