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Cancer survivor celebrates birthday by paying for patients’ hospital parking
At the entrance of a London hospital, Krystyna Locke fronts a banner with loopy cursive…
Here’s what Canada’s effective U.S. tariff rate might look like after the carve-outs
OTTAWA — When you peel back the many layers of tariffs and exemptions imposed by…
Burn bans and water restrictions in place in Ottawa area as dry conditions persist
OTTAWA — Tourists visiting the nation’s capital were hunting for shade on Tuesday afternoon, leaving…
US national debt reaches a record $37 trillion, the Treasury Department reports
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government’s gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, a record…
Bulk carrier Federal Yamaska runs aground in St. Lawrence River near Montreal
MONTREAL — The Canadian Coast Guard says a 180-metre bulk carrier has run aground in…
Man charged with assault after attack on Jewish father in Montreal caught on video
MONTREAL — A 23-year-old man has been charged in the assault of a Jewish father…
Israel is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel is in discussions with South Sudan about the possibility…
Campaign groups urge judge to further limit new restrictions on getting measures on Florida’s ballot
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for grassroots campaigners are again asking a federal judge to…
Ford heading to Ottawa to meet with Carney, urge lower taxes
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet Monday with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who…
Grealish joins Everton on loan from Man City in bid to reignite his career
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — England midfielder Jack Grealish will look to reignite his career after…
Relief from sweltering conditions expected in parts of Canada after record-breaking ‘notable’ heat event
Sweltering heat is expected to break in the coming days for many Canadians after Monday’s…
What to know about Trump’s potential change in federal marijuana policy
President Donald Trump is taking a new look at reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous…
Tuesday is World Elephant Day. 5 things to know about the world’s largest land mammals
BELA-BELA, South Africa (AP) — Tuesday is World Elephant Day. Here are five things to…
Anand says famine in Gaza has reached ‘unimaginable levels’
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Tuesday that a “famine is unfolding” in…
Ontario youth climate case to be put to the test again in December
TORONTO — Ontario’s climate plan is set to be put to the constitutional test again…
Quebec provincial police add two murder suspects to most wanted criminals list
MONTREAL — Two men suspected of murder are the latest fugitives added to the Quebec…
Parts of Europe burn as millions are facing record heat
MADRID (AP) — Wildfires burned in parts of Europe on Tuesday as millions of people…
Trump’s rhetoric about DC echoes a history of racist narratives about urban crime
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has taken control of D.C.’s law enforcement and ordered…
Land swaps with Russia are not only unpopular in Ukraine. They’re also illegal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A peace deal that requires Kyiv to accept swapping Ukrainian territory…
DeSantis picks state Sen. Jay Collins to be Florida’s lieutenant governor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tapped Republican state Sen. Jay Collins to…
Lithuania to teach thousands, including schoolchildren, how to build and pilot drones
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania’s government said Tuesday it plans to open nine drone training…
Federal Liberals looking to provide ‘certainty’ to investors in fall budget
OTTAWA — Major institutional investors are asking the federal government to give them a reason…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth belongs to an archconservative church network. Here’s what to know
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he’s proud to be part of the…
Man admits trying to smuggle 850 protected turtles valued at $1.4 million to Hong Kong
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York resident has admitted he tried to smuggle protected…