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Lack of action on Gaza erodes Muslims’ sense of belonging in Canada: envoy
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s approach to the war in Gaza is eroding many Muslim-Canadians’ “sense of…

What you need to know about derechos, an uncommon and destructive weather event
Prolonged wind events that unleash heavy rainfall and travel far distances sometimes qualify as derechos.…

Vicky Sunohara returns as head coach of Canadian women’s under-18 hockey team
CALGARY — Vicky Sunohara returns as head coach of the Canadian women’s under-18 hockey team,…

Harper says Carney team sought his trade advice, suggests looking outside U.S.
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper said Monday he’s urging Ottawa to find new…

Guilty plea in murder of Alexander Lo, brother of festival suspect Adam Kai-Ji Lo
VANCOUVER — A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of Alexander Lo, the brother…

‘Equal funding is the answer’: Eby says Ottawa must lift subsidy for B.C. ferry users
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby has called for the federal government to float more money…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ July 28 The Washington…

Advocates question fairness as federal government backs away from pharmacare program
OTTAWA — Reproductive health advocates say the federal government’s failure to commit to funding pharmacare…

Canada’s Martin, Draxl fall in first round at National Bank Open, Galarneau advances
TORONTO — Canada’s Liam Draxl did his best to work the home crowd in his…

MAGA singer’s rights violated in Canada, say free speech experts, religious group
MONTREAL — Sean Feucht, a Christian singer and rising star in the MAGA movement, has…

Bristol Motor Speedway game tops 85,000 in ticket sales, will break MLB attendance record
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — The Speedway Classic will break Major League Baseball’s single-game, regular-season attendance…

B.C. man charged with antisemitic hate crime after 2024 incident at Victoria protest
VICTORIA — A 28-year-old man who allegedly made antisemitic remarks at Jewish protesters in Victoria…

‘I felt like the old Genie’: Bouchard extends career with first-round win at NBO
MONTREAL — Eugenie Bouchard’s retirement will have to wait. The former world No. 5 —…

Canada’s Michelle Plouffe retires after career with women’s, 3×3 national teams
TORONTO — Three-time Olympian Michelle Plouffe has announced her retirement from international basketball. The 32-year-old…

Trump moves to lift visa restrictions for Argentina in a boost to his right-wing ally
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The United States and Argentina on Monday announced that they…