Canada Archives - Bangor Daily News

Genealogists slammed as Mainers rush to prove Canadian ancestry and gain citizenship

by Christopher Bouchard May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

Canada once restricted citizenship to people born there. Now, anyone who can prove they had a direct ancestor born there can claim citizenship.

How to apply for Canadian citizenship under a new law

by Christopher Bouchard May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Mainers scramble for Canadian citizenship under new law expanding eligibility through ancestry

by Ari Snider, Maine Public April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

Quebec magical hiking trails are really accessible to Maine hikers

by Aislinn Sarnacki March 14, 2026March 13, 2026

Nova Scotia study finds high-speed ferry to Bar Harbor is worth the investment

by Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

How tariffs are helping this Maine sawmill but creating uncertainty for others

by Emmett Gartner, The Maine Monitor February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

A hunter’s top picks for spring bear hunting across the US and Canada

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Police and Courts

Southern Maine mother and kids in ICE custody after trying to flee to Canada

by Ari Snider, Maine Public November 25, 2025November 26, 2025

Opinion Contributor

Focus on Maine issues, not telling Canadians what to do

by Opinion Contributor August 21, 2025August 20, 2025

As trade war grinds on, Calais businesses are losing Canadian customers

by Ari Snider, Maine Public August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

Opinion Contributor

Canada doesn’t need to be rescued by the US

by Opinion Contributor August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

State

A Maine politician sent Canadians an unprompted offer to join the US

by Billy Kobin August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

Outdoors Contributors

A Mainer’s quest for Labrador’s brook trout

by Kevin McKay, Outdoors Contributor August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

College Ice Hockey

UMaine women’s ice hockey coach to lead US collegiate team against Canada

by Larry Mahoney August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Professional Sports

Maine soccer team triumphs over Halifax in thrilling international match

by CBS 13 August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

Professional Sports

Maine soccer team hosting Canadian club for 1st international friendly

by Matt Junker July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Fewer Canadians are coming to Maine this summer on Bar Harbor ferry

by Bill Trotter July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

Letter: Friends of Canada

by Opinion Contributor July 3, 2025July 2, 2025

State

Northeastern governors and eastern Canadian premiers meet in Boston to discuss trade

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

US-Canada tensions hit home on a New Brunswick border island with deep ties to Maine

by Ari Snider, Maine Public June 13, 2025June 13, 2025