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The Canadian Press
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Heat, lightning spark dozens of new fires in B.C., prompting evacuations and alerts
Dozens of new wildfires have been sparked in British Columbia, in a surge associated with…
Canada’s shifting stance on Palestinian statehood, explained
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday his government intends to recognize a Palestinian…
CFL, Blue Bombers monitoring Winnipeg air quality ahead of game against Argonauts
WINNIPEG — The CFL says air quality is improving in Winnipeg for a game between…
“Not out of the woods yet,” BC Wildfire Service warns of very dynamic fire situations
Tens of thousands of lightning strikes across British Columbia since Wednesday have created “a very…
History at risk in Ontario’s Halton region as heritage service shutters: historians
TORONTO — Historians are warning that valuable artifacts in Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe could be lost…
Canadian aid agency workers call for action saying starvation is rampant in Gaza
TORONTO — Canadian aid agencies say malnutrition and starvation is rampant among children in Gaza,…
Quick quotes: Reaction to Trump’s 35 per cent tariffs on Canada
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has followed through on his earlier threat to increase…
Canadian charity close to getting aid trucks into Gaza for first time since March
OTTAWA — Two months after announcing it had truckloads of food waiting to enter Gaza,…
Tiger-Cats outlast struggling Elks 28-24 for sixth straight win
EDMONTON — Not even the threat of lightning could knock the Hamilton Tiger-Cats out of…
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake recorded off B.C. coast, no damage expected
OTTAWA — A 4.0 magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of British Columbia. Earthquakes…
As premiers push for more immigration power, experts call for a fact-based debate
OTTAWA — Some premiers say they want to have more local control over the immigration…
UN court opinion on climate change could boost scrutiny of major projects: expert
OTTAWA — A warning from the United Nations’ top court that failing to address climate…
All five former junior hockey players acquitted in high-profile sexual assault trial
LONDON — The high-profile sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior…
Alberta premier’s request for separation referendum question approval rebuffed
EDMONTON — Alberta’s chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Premier Danielle Smith and her…
Crown attorneys’ group accuses politicians, media of ‘attacks’ on justice system
OTTAWA — The president of the Ontario Crown Attorneys’ Association says “attacks” launched by “politicians,…
Prime Minister Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian…
Grand jury indicts dad of slain Montreal girl for murder, accused pleads not guilty
MONTREAL — The father of a nine-year-old Montreal girl who was found drowned in a…
In the news today: Auto industry braces for tariffs, Ottawa to recognize Palestine
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Greatest swimmer of all time’: Toronto swimmers cheer on Summer McIntosh after win
With four world championship gold medals and a single bronze draped around her neck, Summer…
B.C. mink farmers lose appeal for damages against province for pandemic-era ban
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal says lawsuits launched by mink farmers over a…
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces support measures for softwood lumber industry
KELOWNA — The federal government is setting up a safety net of loans, product-development grants…
Victoria Mboko wild ride leads to tonight’s semifinal showdown at NBO Open
MONTREAL — No longer a stranger to Canadian fans, or a lightweight on the Women’s…
Northern half of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario are under air quality warnings
The north-central part of the Prairies remains under a series of air-quality warnings. Environment Canada…
In the news today: Air Canada labour trouble; two terrorism cases in court today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…