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Parts of Europe burn as millions are facing record heat
MADRID (AP) — Wildfires burned in parts of Europe on Tuesday as millions of people…
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…
Thailand warns it may act in ‘self-defense’ after soldier hurt by a mine blast near Cambodian border
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s army warned that it may have to “exercise the right of…
In the news today: Potential strike notice looms for Air Canada
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Cubs visit the Blue Jays to begin 3-game series
Chicago Cubs (67-50, second in the NL Central) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (69-50, first in…
Petition revives campaign to award Victoria Cross to Afghan war veterans
OTTAWA — A petition sponsored by a Liberal MP is reviving calls for a fresh…
Shohei Ohtani homers in 3rd straight game, but Dodgers’ malaise continues in another loss
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s latest home run binge hasn’t been enough to spark…
Lil Wayne’s show in Toronto postponed due to ‘unforeseen illness,’ venue says
TORONTO — Lil Wayne’s show at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage on Monday was a no-go. The…
Canadian women’s wheelchair squad set for Americas Cup quarterfinal game with Mexico
BOGOTÁ — Canada’s women’s wheelchair basketball team has earned a quarterfinal game with Mexico following…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world’s largest economies…
Largest wildfire continues to gain ground in eastern Newfoundland
SMALL POINT-ADAM’S COVE-BLACKHEAD-BROAD COVE — He has no official confirmation, but Luo Xu is certain…
Veteran reliever Kendall Graveman designated for assignment by Diamondbacks
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Veteran reliever Kendall Graveman was designated for assignment by the Arizona…
RCMP creates drone corridor along part of U.S. border in bid to boost security
The RCMP is introducing a drone corridor along part of the Canada-U.S. border in an…
Canada’s federal voting system is constitutional, Ontario Court of Appeal rules
OTTAWA — A panel of three Ontario Court of Appeal judges unanimously affirmed the constitutionality…
Country singer Dallas Smith winks at Trump’s annexation threats with 51-date tour
TORONTO — Country singer Dallas Smith isn’t looking to stir the political pot, but he…
Air Canada flight attendants picket at 4 major airports as bargaining continues
TORONTO — Air Canada flight attendants gathered for simultaneous demonstrations outside airports in some major…
More than half of Canadians want cuts to the federal public service: poll
OTTAWA — More than half of Canadians think the size and cost of the federal…
Hot Docs sells its cinema for $6.25 million, but will continue leasing it
TORONTO — Hot Docs has sold its flagship cinema to a local family who will…
‘Long walks around the farm’: Ontario miniature donkey’s dating profile goes viral
Love is apparently in the air for Hank, a miniature donkey from Erin, Ont., whose…
Flying High: First-place Toronto Blue Jays return home with reinforcements coming
TORONTO — It was feast or famine for the Toronto Blue Jays on their recent…
Court upholds ruling requiring airline to compensate families of Flight PS752 victims
Ontario’s highest court has upheld a ruling that found Ukraine International Airlines legally responsible to…
Ottawa Senators, NCC finalize land deal for new arena at LeBreton Flats
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are one step closer to having a new arena in…
Vulnerable people lack access to cooling amid stifling heat across Canada: advocates
Another day of punishing heat and humidity across much of the country was shedding light…
A heat wave scorches parts of Europe and fans wildfire threat in France
PARIS (AP) — A heat wave gripping parts of Europe sent temperatures over 40 degrees…