Edith Blais left her home of Sherbrooke, Que., last year, most recently travelling to Burkina Faso. Blais and Luca Tacchetto, 30, were last heard from in the Burkina Faso city of Bobo-Dioulasso on Dec. 15. She says she has been overwhelmed by the support from local people and Quebecers living in Burkina Faso. Canada has an active travel advisory for Burkina Faso, recommending all non-essential travel be avoided due to the threat of terrorism. Authorities in the country declared a state of emergency earlier this week following terrorist attacks in northern Burkina Faso.

Source: CBC News January 05, 2019 13:07 UTC