Ontario’s new mandatory cash bail rules took effect this week, but an Ontario Superior Court judge declined to apply them in one case. In Milton, […]
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Canada and U.S. say they are finalizing a trade deal
Canada and the United States say they are close to reaching a long-awaited trade agreement after several days of intense negotiations. U.S. President Donald Trump […]
Wildfire smoke covers Kelowna, triggering health warnings and disrupting summer activities
Wildfire smoke covered Kelowna, B.C., on Thursday, hiding views of Okanagan Lake, reducing air quality and disrupting summer activities. Visitors said the smoke arrived quickly, […]
200 wildfires burning across Northern Ontario, with dozens still out of control
Nearly 200 wildfires are burning across Northern Ontario, with 57 still out of control. Most of the fires are in the northwest. Officials warn wildfire […]
Houston Man Fatally Shot by ICE Was Not Intended Target, DHS Says
A man who was fatally shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a traffic stop in Houston was not the intended target, […]
Kasabonika Lake First Nation evacuees arrive in Thunder Bay during wildfire evacuation
Kasabonika Lake First Nation has started evacuating its most vulnerable residents as nearby wildfires continue to threaten the community, located about 600 kilometres north of […]
Europe Heatwave Blamed for 1,300 Deaths; Germany Sets New 41.7C Temperature Record
Europe’s early summer heatwave may have caused more than 1,300 extra deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said […]
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 589 as Nearly 3,000 People Are Injured
Powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela have killed at least 589 people and injured nearly 3,000, with the death toll expected to rise as rescue […]
At Least 32 Dead, More Than 700 Injured After Powerful Earthquakes Strike Venezuela
At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela late Wednesday, causing widespread damage in and around […]
Civilian, Police Officer and Suspect Dead After Montreal Shooting
A civilian, a Montreal police officer and a suspected gunman were killed during a series of shootings in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on Monday. A second […]