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Analysis For people in B.C.'s wildfire zone, Trudeau's trip offers little relief

This isn't a normal disaster response trip — but then again, this isn't a normal type of wildfire situation. Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau enters B.C.'s wildfire zone for the first time, meeting with emergency officials and others in Williams Lake. More 9:05 AM ET

• Williams Lake, B.C., residents cleared to return home after wildfire forces evacuation Jul 28 video
• Opinion How many more homes must burn? Jul 29
• In Depth Area of B.C. burned by wildfires at a 56-year high Jul 29 video
• Wildfire evacuation orders issued for Clinton, B.C., and surrounding area Jul 30

What oilpatch earnings tell us about life with $50 oil

Energy companies are focused on controlling what they can, as oil prices bump along the $50 US mark. More 5:29 AM ET read comments

• OPEC moves to cap Nigerian oil output, boost production cut compliance Jul 24
• Oil jumps as U.S. producers pull back, inventories drop Jul 26

Pursuing the MD dream: How Caribbean-trained Canadian doctors struggle to come home

For Canadians wanting to be doctors who left home to chase their dreams, studying abroad offers a second chance but often means not getting to come home. More 5:29 AM ET

• Indigenous medical student praises creation of 'much needed' national mentorship program Jun 29
• Dalhousie medical school boosts screening of would-be doctors Jun 27

Trudeau urges Canadians to give to B.C. wildfires fund, but feds aren't matching donations

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau encouraged people over the weekend to donate to the Canadian Red Cross to help British Columbians affected by raging wildfires. But his government isn't pledging to match the funds donated by the public. More 8:12 AM ET read comments

• Trudeau urges Canadians to donate to the Red Cross at B.C. wildfire fundraiser Jul 29
• Analysis 25 days and counting: For people in B.C.'s wildfire zone, Trudeau's trip offers little relief 9:05 AM ET