Jul 18, 22:00

Friday, July 18, 2025 9:59 PM
     Bolstered by a four-run second, Chris Bassitt pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a series-opening 4-0 win against the San Francisco Giants on Friday.
Friday, July 18, 2025 9:45 PM
     The suspect, who is out on bail, has since been charged with imparied driving in another incident a year after the original hit-and-run.
Friday, July 18, 2025 9:09 PM
     Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says the city has learned the full transition to the Surrey Police Service will now take an additional year longer than the planned 2026 completion date.
Friday, July 18, 2025 8:56 PM
     Provincial leaders are responding to concerns about open drug use and drug dealing in downtown New Westminster. It follows earlier comments from local business owners.
Friday, July 18, 2025 8:24 PM
     Richmond RCMP said officers were called to a "serious incident" at a home on Capstan Way near Sexsmith Road around 10:40 a.m. on Friday.
Friday, July 18, 2025 8:10 PM
     A Saskatoon family has been fighting for justice for their brother after he was murdered. Now, his family claims the justice system has failed him after a major case development.
Friday, July 18, 2025 8:00 PM
     Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, July 18, 2025 7:38 PM
     Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has issued advisories warning that nine local beaches are not suitable for swimming due to elevated E. coli levels.
Friday, July 18, 2025 7:37 PM
     It could be nearly 100 years after the former wood treatment plant west of Calgary's downtown closed for the creosote there to be fully cleaned up.
Friday, July 18, 2025 7:34 PM
     A reknowned Calgary artist is raising concerns about copyright infringement after finding what she claims are unauthorized copies of many of her works being sold online.
CityNews Toronto Friday, July 18, 2025 8:43 PM
     The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded a recall of several brands of salami and soppressata due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall now affects 67 types of deli meats sold under various brands: Bona, Cosmo's Smoked Meats, Imperial Meats, Longos, Luc's European Meats Cheese & Eats, Marini Salumi, Naturissimo, P & E Foods, Rea, […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, July 18, 2025 6:54 PM
     Provincial police have charged a 40-year-old man in connection with alleged death threats made against a minister in Doug Ford's government. Police say they launched an investigation on July 8 after threats were made against MPP Todd McCarthy, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. Erik Adler of Burlington was arrested and charged with […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, July 18, 2025 5:43 PM
     Toronto police are searching for a 14-year-old young offender in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 71-year-old woman in North York. Investigators say Shahnaz Pestonji had just finished buying groceries in the Parkway Forest Drive and Sheppard Avenue East area near Don Mills Road and was loading them into her vehicle when she was […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, July 18, 2025 5:36 PM
     WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch Friday, a day after the newspaper published a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein. The move came shortly after the Justice Department asked a federal court on Friday to unseal […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, July 18, 2025 4:07 PM
     WestJet says hackers managed to illegally obtain "certain data" from its systems during a breach more than one month ago. The Calgary-based airline initially informed customers of a cybersecurity incident on June 13, saying a "sophisticated, criminal third party" had gained unauthorized access to some of its servers and software systems. "At no point was […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, July 18, 2025 3:53 PM
     LONDON (AP) — It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay concert: Lead singer Chris Martin asked the cameras to scan the crowd for his "Jumbotron Song," when he sings a few lines about the people the camera lands on. At a concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on Wednesday, a […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, July 18, 2025 3:36 PM
     Police have identified a 28-year-old man who was shot and killed in the parking lot of Yorkdale Mall. Investigators were called to the mall, located at Highway 401 and Dufferin Street, just before 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, where they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving measures, the man was pronounced dead at […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, July 18, 2025 3:04 PM
     WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) — A man was pulled into an MRI machine in New York after he walked into the room wearing a large chain necklace, police said. The man, 61, had entered an MRI room while a scan was underway Wednesday afternoon at Nassau Open MRI. The machine's strong magnetic force drew him in […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, July 18, 2025 2:49 PM
     Shahnaz Pestonji was out shopping for groceries like she always does on Thursdays, but when she didn't arrive home at her usual time, her husband Soli began to worry. Just as he was about to head out to look for her, a police officer knocked on his door. "It was the worst time of my […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, July 18, 2025 2:40 PM
     OTTAWA — The 2025 wildfire season is already one of the worst on record for Canada, federal officials said Friday, and there is a high risk that more fires will break out in August. More than 55,000 square kilometres of land has burned so far this year, an area roughly the size of Nova Scotia. […]
Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 18, 2025 9:33 PM
     Michael Lalonde is a renaissance man of sorts, mixing Ottawa's music and tech communities.
Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 18, 2025 6:27 PM
     A baseball-tournament trip to Nashville led to a side trip to watch major-league stars in Atlanta for Mark and Jack Sutcliffe … and a pair of catches.
Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 18, 2025 5:51 PM
     "Both parties are working hard to reach an agreement and are committed to bringing a major events centre to LeBreton Flats," the NCC said Friday.
Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 18, 2025 5:25 PM
     Volunteers have recovered a wide variety of items over the years, including a gas mask, underwear and a single cowboy boot.
Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 18, 2025 4:27 PM
     Michelle Sedore is not from the Ottawa area, police said Friday.
Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 18, 2025 4:12 PM
     A 19-year-old man is facing charges of possessing and accessing child pornography, the Ottawa Police Service said Friday. Dylan Pilon was arrested and charged after investigations from the OPS Internet Child Exploitation Unit searched an Osgoode residence on July 17, a police media release said. Pilon remained in custody Friday and was scheduled to appear […]
Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 18, 2025 2:33 PM
     One person was seriously injured after a vehicle hit a guardrail, crossed into the eastbound lanes, but continued driving westbound.
Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 18, 2025 2:08 PM
     One person was treated for smoke inhalation in the blaze in downtown Ottawa.
Windsor Star Friday, July 18, 2025 5:22 PM
     Anthony Lippett nearly drowned in Lake Huron almost 30 years to the day after his father went missing nearby while canoeing.
Windsor Star Friday, July 18, 2025 5:11 PM
     Point a telescope at the sky and you might spot a shooting star, the moon, a planet, or a distant galaxy. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's Windsor Centre, which celebrates its 80th anniversary in September, is offering residents plenty of opportunities to explore the night sky and learn from local experts this summer. "It's […]
Windsor Star Friday, July 18, 2025 4:30 PM
     Nominations for Windsor's October byelection open on Monday. Those interested in running for the vacant Ward 2 seat will have until 2 p.m. on Sept. 12 to file for candidacy. Nomination forms will be available in the city clerk's office in Suite 530 at city hall (350 City Hall Square W.) Anyone seeking nomination must […]
Windsor Star Friday, July 18, 2025 3:48 PM
     A century of tradition is being celebrated at the Giovanni Caboto Club as its iconic Grape Festival returns in September.  "The Grape Fest is nothing short of legendary," said Robert Brait, club president. "This year's festival is set to exceed all expectations, riding the wave of our centennial celebrations."  Three days of Italian culture, music […]
Windsor Star Friday, July 18, 2025 3:43 PM
     A Windsor homeless shelter is making the first night a little less daunting for its residents. The Welcome Centre Shelter for Women & Families has published a new 'Buddy Book' — a 40-page guide designed to help residents feel more comfortable as they enter emergency shelter. "When you're already in crisis, the world is in […]
Windsor Star Friday, July 18, 2025 3:42 PM
     Windsor police are asking for the public's help identifying suspects involved in two separate contractor scams earlier this month. Both incidents involved seniors being driven to banks and pressured into withdrawing large sums of money under false pretenses, said police. "We're urging everyone to speak with their elderly family members, friends, and neighbours about these […]
Windsor Star Friday, July 18, 2025 3:39 PM
     Windsor police have arrested two men accused of breaking into a home while residents slept and robbing them at knifepoint earlier this month. Officers were called to the 1700 block of Northway Avenue in Windsor shortly before 2 a.m. on July 5 after reports of a break-in. Investigators said two men unlawfully entered the home […]
The Province Friday, July 18, 2025 7:12 PM
     Whitecaps sporting director Axel Schuster pledging to use transfer fee to "strengthen our roster, for both immediate impact and long-term success"
The Province Friday, July 18, 2025 4:36 PM
     Lions running back set career high in last game, looks to continue rushing attack in clash against Roughriders
The Province Friday, July 18, 2025 3:00 PM
     Vancouver's Dakota Joshua trade was clearly to move out money and they've been linked to Roslovic, a 22-goal man last season with Carolina
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, July 18, 2025 4:32 PM
     Saskatchewan will send nine golfers to the Canadian Amateur, slated for July 28-31 at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club & Rivermead Club de Golf in Gatineau, Quebec. 
Regina Leader-Post Friday, July 18, 2025 5:57 PM
     More than 530 firefighters from Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Mexico and the United States are in Canada to help tackle wildfires, with more from Mexico coming to Saskatchewan on Saturday.
Regina Leader-Post Friday, July 18, 2025 4:32 PM
     No identifying information about the deceased person — such as name, age, or gender — was released by the Regina Police Service (RPS).
Regina Leader-Post Friday, July 18, 2025 2:05 PM
     Justin Amyotte, 44, was released on conditions after making a first court appearance on three charges.
Canada's National Observer Friday, July 18, 2025 7:18 PM
     Alberta Premier Danielle Smith demanded Friday the fire-stricken town of Jasper apologize and retract a report criticizing her government for its role in last summer's devastating blaze.
Canada's National Observer Friday, July 18, 2025 7:07 PM
     The 2025 wildfire season is already one of the worst on record for Canada, federal officials said Friday, and there is a high risk that more fires will break out in August.
Calgary Herald Friday, July 18, 2025 7:45 PM
     The Garrison Curling Club crew has secured a spot in next year's national championship based on their ranking.
Calgary Herald Friday, July 18, 2025 6:16 PM
     A woman said she witnessed a stabbing outside the Journey Church homeless refuge on Thursday, but police could find no evidence of it
Calgary Herald Friday, July 18, 2025 5:59 PM
     The annual U18 Women's Tackle National Championship is making its official debut in Alberta, starting Sunday. The games on July 20, 23 and 26 will be held at Hellard Field in Shouldice Park, and will feature the top under-18 female teams across Canada. Football Alberta executive director Tim Enger said this will be the fourth […]
Calgary Herald Friday, July 18, 2025 5:34 PM
     Lemonade Day gives children aged five to 13 a chance to show off their entrepreneurship skills
Calgary Herald Friday, July 18, 2025 4:50 PM
     Creating a new subdivision on the land will help address the city's housing needs, said Coun. Dan McLean
Calgary Herald Friday, July 18, 2025 4:29 PM
     Sand is a necessity for hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, and much of it comes from the United States
Calgary Herald Friday, July 18, 2025 3:44 PM
     Lougheed House bloomed on Friday morning as the sun shone on its Beaulieu garden. Daisies, sunflowers, salmon-hued yarrows and irises crowded a patch facing a blanket of grass. On Saturday, Calgarians could choose from these flowers at a market hosted by the museum organization. Thirty local vendors will also sell handmade art inspired by the […]
Calgary Herald Friday, July 18, 2025 2:38 PM
     The intersection at 12th Avenue and Stampede Trail will be closed to the public until late October, cutting off access to the grounds despite events over the summer
Vancouver Sun Friday, July 18, 2025 8:16 PM
     Soaring costs and the loss of public and private funding have pushed Vancouver's beloved summer tradition — and other major city events — to the brink.
Vancouver Sun Friday, July 18, 2025 7:51 PM
     RCMP said there is no continuing risk to public safety.
Vancouver Sun Friday, July 18, 2025 7:02 PM
     Vaughn Palmer: The New Democrats should be asking how they dug themselves into this hole in political terms.
Vancouver Sun Friday, July 18, 2025 7:00 PM
     Dr. Ali Binazir is the author of "Are you a Miracle? On the Probability of You Being Born" and "Five Hidden Love Questions."
Vancouver Sun Friday, July 18, 2025 7:00 PM
     This is what happens when elected municipal officials get to determine their own remuneration. It has to stop.
Vancouver Sun Friday, July 18, 2025 5:52 PM
     The impasse came over wages, work from home rules and modernizing the contract.
Vancouver Sun Friday, July 18, 2025 4:45 PM
     For 60 years, Longshoremen have played hockey at the Agrodome. But the arrival of the new PWHL team means the recreational hockey club will likely be displaced from the rink.
Vancouver Sun Friday, July 18, 2025 3:37 PM
     Tom Mayenknecht: Baseball's all-star game hits a grand slam while NFL Players Association strikes out
Vancouver Sun Friday, July 18, 2025 3:15 PM
     Late last year, four cases of encephalitis, or swelling of the brain, were linked to mosquitoes in the Sea to Sky region.
Vancouver Sun Friday, July 18, 2025 2:26 PM
     The Burnaby Fire Department says in a statement that they responded to a report of an airborne chemical in the 8,000-block of Wiggins Street late Thursday.