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CTV News - Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 6:48 AM 'He was just gone': Police ramp up search for vulnerable 3-year-old boy in Mississauga, Ont.       Police in Mississauga are conducting a full-scale search of the city's biggest park for a non-verbal toddler who went missing Thursday evening. Sgt. Jennifer Trimble told reporters Friday morning that there has been no trace of three-year-old Zaid Abdullah since 6:20 p.m., when he was last seen with his parents in Erindale Park, near Dundas Street West and Mississauga Road.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:06 AM Two people arrested in connection with deadly Scarborough restaurant fire       Toronto police have arrested two people in connection with a homicide investigation after a deadly fire at a Scarborough restaurant last month.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 6:00 AM 'A cheap trick': Ontario man denied refund after opening act drops out of Toronto concert tour       An Ontario man was shocked to be denied a refund after the opening act of the rock concert he planned to attend in Toronto next month had to drop out unexpectedly.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:46 AM Suspect in fatal April shooting arrested        A suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man in the Weston area earlier this year has been arrested.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:56 AM Ontario expanding access to RSV vaccines for young children, pregnant women       Ontario is doubling the number of children eligible for vaccination against a virus that can make young kids very sick.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 8:42 AM Video shows knifepoint carjacking in Richmond Hill       Police have released new video footage showing an armed carjacking in a Richmond Hill parking lot on Wednesday afternoon.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 10:17 AM Scotiabank suffers direct deposit outage on pay day       Scotiabank has acknowledged technical difficulties affecting direct deposits as clients report missed payments Friday morning. On Friday morning, the bank's client services phone line was playing an automated message assuring customers that work was underway to rectify the outage.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 10:50 AM Toronto condo sales were down nearly 20 per cent in second quarter as inventory levels continued to rise: TRREB       Toronto condo sales were down nearly 20 per cent during the second quarter of the year as elevated interest rates continued to weigh on the market.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 10:22 AM Temporary bus-only lane to be installed on stretch of Spadina Avenue amid surge in travel times       The TTC says a dedicated bus-only lane will be temporarily added to a stretch of Spadina Avenue next week in an effort to reduce travel times for commuters as streetcar services continues to be suspended along the busy downtown route.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 6:00 AM Most express lanes of Hwy. 401 reopen at McCowan after tractor trailer crash        One person was taken to hospital following a tractor trailer collision on a busy stretch of Highway 401 in Scarborough early Friday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, July 26, 2024 10:17 AM Scotiabank suffers direct deposit outage on pay day       Scotiabank has acknowledged technical difficulties affecting direct deposits as clients report missed payments Friday morning. On Friday morning, the bank's client services phone line was playing an automated message assuring customers that work was underway to rectify the outage.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, July 26, 2024 6:12 AM Canada Soccer head investigating 'systemic ethical shortcoming' amid spying scandal       Canada Soccer chief executive officer Kevin Blue said he was investigating a potential 'systemic ethical shortcoming' within the program but has not considered pulling the women's soccer team from the Paris Olympics due to a drone spying scandal.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, July 26, 2024 8:43 AM Suspected train sabotage, bad weather dampen spirits ahead of Paris opening ceremony       The Paris Olympics are getting off to a rough start, with suspected acts of sabotage targeting France's flagship high-speed rail network.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, July 26, 2024 7:40 AM Elon Musk's estranged daughter calls out his 'entirely fake' claims about her childhood       Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk's estranged daughter, publicly refuted several recent anti-trans statements her Tesla CEO and X owner father has made about her.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, July 26, 2024 8:49 AM 'Catastrophic' situation 'cannot continue': Open letter from Trudeau, other PMs calling for Gaza ceasefire       Prime ministers of Canada, New Zealand and Australia released a letter renewing calls for an "urgent ceasefire" in Gaza on Friday morning.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, July 26, 2024 6:39 AM Arson attacks cause chaos before start of Olympics in Paris, thwarting athletes' travel       Arsonists attacked the French high-speed rail network early Friday, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe for some 800,000 people, including Olympic athletes heading to the grand opening ceremony of the Games in the evening.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, July 26, 2024 6:29 AM Latest updates on wildfires in Jasper National Park: Rain, cooler weather limiting spread       Cool and wet weather is making a difference in Jasper National Park.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, July 26, 2024 6:48 AM 'He was just gone': Police ramp up search for vulnerable 3-year-old boy in Mississauga, Ont.       Police in Mississauga are conducting a full-scale search of the city's biggest park for a non-verbal toddler who went missing Thursday evening. Sgt. Jennifer Trimble told reporters Friday morning that there has been no trace of three-year-old Zaid Abdullah since 6:20 p.m., when he was last seen with his parents in Erindale Park, near Dundas Street West and Mississauga Road.

Friday, July 26, 2024 11:59 AM Manitoba RCMP investigate woman's death as homicide after autopsy results       Manitoba RCMP say a sudden death at a home in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation is being investigated as a homicide.

Friday, July 26, 2024 11:55 AM More than half of human rights complaints in Saskatchewan last year involved disabilities       Last year 61 per cent of complaints accepted by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission were related to disability.

Friday, July 26, 2024 11:52 AM Ontario mayor walks back resignation plans: 'I am committed'       Kevin Davis had said he was stepping away from his role as Brantford but he changed his mind in part due to the cost and timeframe for a byelection.

Friday, July 26, 2024 11:19 AM 'My Spy: The Eternal City': Ken Jeong, Kristen Schaal talk gladiator-style showdown       Ken Jeong and Kristen Schall star in 'My Spy: The Eternal City' on Prime Video.

Friday, July 26, 2024 11:16 AM Prince Harry reveals why he won't bring Meghan Markle back to U.K.       Meghan Markle has faced torrents of online hate after she married into the British royal family in 2018.

Friday, July 26, 2024 11:05 AM Scotiabank 'technical issue' leaves customers without paycheques       The bank confirmed that customers are still able to access their accounts, including to withdraw money, the technical issue currently only impacts inbound deposits.

Friday, July 26, 2024 10:49 AM Workers returning to northern Alberta oilsands site after wildfire evacuation       Cooler temperatures and rain forecast for the next few days are expected to assist firefighters.

Friday, July 26, 2024 10:46 AM Postmedia to buy Atlantic Canada's insolvent SaltWire newspaper chain       Postmedia Network Inc. announced Friday plans to buy certain businesses belonging to SaltWire Network Inc. and The Halifax Herald Ltd., the two insolvent companies.

Friday, July 26, 2024 10:38 AM Montreal, provincial police say 10 arrested in connection with pair of 2023 killings       Six people were arrested in 24 hours in addition to four arrests announced last week in a pair of 2023 homicides. Police allege that nine of the 10 are members of a street gang.

Friday, July 26, 2024 10:14 AM 3 from Toronto-area arrested after home invasion, shooting in Cambridge       Two men and a teen boy were arrested following a home invasion shooting in Cambridge on Wednesday evening, according to Waterloo Regional Police.

Toronto Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 11:46 AM Ex-Chiefs lineman sentenced to hard labour in Alabama on animal cruelty charges       TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Tuscaloosa County District Judge Joanne Jannik sentenced Buggs on July 19 to a year of hard labour, ordering him to serve 60 days. The rest would be suspended for two years "pending the […]

Toronto Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 11:45 AM Timing's a win for women's sports bar as pro teams, Olympics thrive       When a sextet of Canada's best female athletes posed in Olympic glory almost 100 years ago, they could never imagine lending their nickname to a women's sports bar, where past sisters are celebrated on a wall beneath televised hockey and soccer, while great grand-daughters rock to The Bangles and Go-Go's. The Matchless Six is a pop-up […]

Toronto Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 11:38 AM Scotiabank technical issues disrupting salary payments       Scotiabank says some account holders aren't receiving direct deposits and cheque deposits that include salary payments. Customers have taken to social media to complain about the issue, noting it comes on a payday near the end of the month when many bills come due. The bank says in a statement that it is actively working […]

Toronto Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 11:37 AM Postmedia plans to buy Atlantic Canada's insolvent SaltWire newspaper chain       No financial details were disclosed

Toronto Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 11:31 AM 'Christina on the Coast' star Christina Hall calls estranged hubby an 'insecure man with a large ego'       'I have worked my ass off to build this life for myself and my children and anyone who would try and take what they do not deserve/what they did NOT work for should be ashamed'

Toronto Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 11:17 AM Black bear and cub destroy car in Connecticut after getting trapped inside       WINSTED, Conn. — Trapped inside a car, the adult black bear and cub thrashed about. The horn was blaring and the radio blasting. Outside the car, a second cub ran around in apparent distress by the Connecticut home. State environmental conservation police were called by the startled vehicle owner on the morning of July 15. […]

Toronto Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 11:03 AM Harris makes pre-taped appearance on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' to urge Americans to vote       WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris crashed the season finale of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars," urging Americans to vote in an appearance that was taped before President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid. The episode caps the series' ninth season and is streaming Friday on Paramount+. It opens with an announcer saying that programing […]

Toronto Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 10:56 AM Kamala Harris called Jussie Smollett's bogus beatdown 'modern-day lynching'       When the truth emerged, Harris said she was 'sad, frustrated and disappointed'

Toronto Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 10:27 AM 'Deadpool & Wolverine' brings Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and some friends to jolt Comic-Con       SAN DIEGO — "Deadpool & Wolverine" has arrived — and Comic-Con, with its hordes of Marvel fans, celebrated the only superhero flick of the summer with a surprise screening and special guests. The sprawling convention celebrating all things pop culture kicked off Wednesday, and a panel celebrating the release of "Deadpool & Wolverine," was the […]

Toronto Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 10:25 AM CHARLEBOIS: Why $500 million isn't nearly enough in bread price-fixing scandal       According to our calculations, the scheme cost Canadian consumers anywhere between $4.3 to $4.9 billion

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:56 AM Canada Soccer CEO: Men's team had 'attempted drone usage' at Copa America       The Canadian men's soccer team is about to face the same scrutiny as the women when it comes to potential spying. Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue said Friday on a media conference call that he has discovered the men's team attempted to use a drone during the recently concluded Copa America. "As it relates to […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:53 AM Canada calls for Israeli response to ICJ advice on occupied Palestinian territory       OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling for Israel to "respond substantively" to the top United Nations court's recent advisory opinion that Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is unlawful and that it should end. The court's non-binding opinion released last week was an unprecedented, sweeping condemnation of Israel's rule over the lands […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:51 AM Police looking for man who allegedly tried to grab child in East York       Toronto police are trying to identify a man who allegedly tried to grab a child in East York. Police responded to a suspicious incident in the Taylor Creek Park and Lumsden Avenue area on July 11. Around 4 p.m., the man reportedly approached an adult caregiver and a minor and tried to grab the child. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:46 AM Jasper fires disrupt rail service, delays expected at Port of Vancouver       The wildfires raging in Jasper National Park are expected to have an impact on Canada's supply chain. Port of Vancouver spokesman Alex Munro says the port expects to see delays in the movement of goods in the coming days due to the situation in Jasper. The country's largest rail company, Canadian National Railway Co., suspended […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:38 AM Former Chiefs lineman Isaiah Buggs sentenced to hard labor in Alabama on animal cruelty charges       TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Tuscaloosa County District Judge Joanne Jannik sentenced Buggs on July 19 to a year of hard labor, ordering him to serve 60 days. The rest would be suspended for two years "pending […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:36 AM Monsanto agrees to $160 million settlement with Seattle over pollution in the Duwamish River       SEATTLE (AP) — Ending an eight-year legal battle, chemical giant Monsanto has agreed to a $160-million settlement with Seattle for its part in polluting a river that runs through the heart of the city with toxins that posed a threat to humans, fish and wildlife, the city attorney's office said Thursday. "We all play a […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:34 AM Nova Scotia generated $144M surplus last fiscal year; budget predicted $279M deficit       HALIFAX — Nova Scotia generated $422.5 million more in revenue last fiscal year compared to what was originally estimated in the budget. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, the province earned a surplus of $143.6 million, when the government had predicted the year would end in a deficit of $278.9 million. The province's […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:29 AM S&P/TSX composite index up over 100 points Friday morning, U.S. markets also rise       TORONTO — Gains in the industrial and financial sectors led Canada's main stock index higher in late-morning trading on Friday, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 126.79 points at 22,734.82. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 593.17 points at 40,528.24. The S&P 500 index was […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:27 AM Scotiabank technical issues disrupting salary payments       TORONTO — Scotiabank says some account holders aren't receiving direct deposits and cheque deposits that include salary payments. Customers have taken to social media to complain about the issue, noting it comes on a payday near the end of the month when many bills come due. The bank says in a statement that it is […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:19 AM Joyce DiDonato stars in `Eden in Olympia' coinciding with Paris Games, a call to climate action       NEW YORK (AP) — While much of the globe is focused on the Paris Olympics, a movie filmed from ancient Olympia starring mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato premiered this week that uses music to spark contemplation of creation and carnage. "Eden in Olympia" opens by posing a pair of questions as day breaks over a river: "In […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:17 AM Edmonton man charged in Toronto shooting homicide       A man from Edmonton is facing a second-degree murder charge in a shooting homicide that took the life of a 32-year-old man in April. Toronto Police Service (TPS) officers were called to the Lawrence Avenue West and Ralph Street area in Weston just before 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, for reports of a shooting. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:16 AM Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas arrested on cruelty to children, battery charges       ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia wide receiver Rodarius "Rara" Thomas was arrested on charges of cruelty to children and battery early Friday, adding to the team's recent legal woes. Athens-Clarke County jail records show Thomas was booked at 3:20 a.m. on felony charges of cruelty to children and misdemeanor battery charges. Bail had not been […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:03 AM Music Review: Ice Spice flexes her flow on brief debut album, 'Y2K!'       Virality, it could be assumed, is a gift and a curse. Hit big online and channel that momentum into mainstream appeal, then the work comes: How does an artist sustain success? Ice Spice, the laidback Bronx rapper born Isis Naija Gaston with the too-cool-for-school, lackadaisical flow and the bright orange curls now iron straight, knows […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 11:00 AM Federal government posts $3.9B deficit in April, May       The federal government posted a $3.9 billion deficit in the first two months of the fiscal year. The result for the April-to-May period compared to a $1.5 billion surplus for the same stretch last year. Revenues increased $6.5 billion, or 8.9 per cent, largely due to higher tax revenues. The Finance Department says program expenses […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 26, 2024 10:52 AM Justice Department defends group's right to sue over AI robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters       CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The federal Justice Department is defending the legal right to challenge robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden's voice. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke and U.S. Attorney Jane Young filed a statement of interest Thursday in the lawsuit brought by the League of […]

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Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 26, 2024 9:35 AM Study finds nearly one in five physicians reported PTSD during pandemic       The study by Ottawa researchers spanned nearly three years of the pandemic and not just its early months.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 26, 2024 8:36 AM Stunt-driver hitting 176 km/h tops OPP roundup overnight       OPP patrollers were one their toes Thursday night, capturing four stunt-drivers on the Ottawa stretch of the Queensway.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 26, 2024 8:00 AM Pellerin: How do we fix the ridiculous Bank Street traffic jams?       You know what's really good for businesses, even more than parking for cars? Happy humans on foot.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 26, 2024 6:30 AM Popazzi: We need an accessible urban forest in North Grenville       Selling off 13 acres of underused municipal land to developers is simply short-sighted. We can do better for our community.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 26, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: How did Renfrew hospital manage to rack up surpluses?       Friday, July 26: These hospital surpluses raise some sharp questions, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 26, 2024 4:00 AM Jewish group denounces monument to Nazi collaborators at Ontario kids' camp       The memorial, known as the Swords Monument, had been erected in the late 1970s.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 26, 2024 4:00 AM Ottawa-area cyclists Derek Gee and Mike Woods geared up for Paris Olympics       Following a ninth-place overall finish in the Tour de France, Gee will race the Olympic time trial Saturday, then on Aug. 3 will join Woods for the 273-kilometre road race.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 26, 2024 4:00 AM A Cinderella story: Upstart Ottawa sprinter gets his Olympic moment       'Even though this was our plan when the season started, it's still surreal.'

Windsor Star Friday, July 26, 2024 11:23 AM Downtown Windsor hosts Dog Days of Summer canine carnival       Downtown Windsor is going to the dogs.  The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association is hosting the Dog Days of Summer on Saturday (July 27) for the city's four-legged residents and their human companions.   The canine carnival runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pelissier Street parking garage. Multiple vendors will offer dog […]

Windsor Star Friday, July 26, 2024 11:13 AM Amherstburg distributes pills in 'unlikely event' of nuclear disaster       The Town of Amherstburg and the local health unit are preparing for the worst by handing out a fresh batch of radiation pills for residents to take in the event of a nuclear disaster.   The potassium iodide (KI) pills are for in the event of an emergency and for people living in and around […]

Windsor Star Friday, July 26, 2024 11:09 AM 'A tragedy' — House arrest for Windsor women who assisted terminal matriarch's suicide       Karen Gunby wanted to die. Bedridden and in excruciating pain, the terminally ill Windsor senior asked family to end her life. Her granddaughter researched and obtained medication. Her daughter held the cup while Gunby, 79, drank as much orange juice and drug cocktail as she could. When that failed to kill her, her daughter held […]

Windsor Star Friday, July 26, 2024 10:33 AM Leamington man faces assault with a weapon charge       A 39-year-old man is facing charges following a "disturbance" in Leamington. Ontario Provincial Police arrested the suspect after responding to a call to Clark Street East Tuesday at approximately 9:30 p.m. Police received a call that an individual was seen with an edged weapon. No further details about the disturbance were provided by police. Officers […]

Windsor Star Friday, July 26, 2024 10:31 AM Lakeshore OPP charge youth after projectile hits pedestrian       A 16-year-old Windsor youth faces charges following an assault incident in Lakeshore. Officers with the Ontario Provincial Police Lakeshore detachment responded Wednesday to a call on Puce Road. A woman reported being struck by a projectile from a moving vehicle as she walked her dog along the roadway around 7 p.m. She was able to […]

Windsor Star Friday, July 26, 2024 8:01 AM Health unit issues caution over blue-green algae bloom on Lake St. Clair       The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is cautioning residents near Stoney Point in Lakeshore about a blue-green algae bloom on Lake St. Clair. The water has been tested but the results to confirm the algae bloom are pending, the health unit said in a news release issued Tuesday night. "Residents on the municipal drinking water system […]

The Province Friday, July 26, 2024 9:00 AM Olympics: West Van's Nicholas Zhang takes aim with fencing between high school and starting Harvard       West Vancouver Schools Fencing Academy student is among the youngest members of the Canadian contingent at these Olympics

Ottawa Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Disgusting that family deported       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, July 26, 2024 11:06 AM Agricultural industry in limbo as harvest approaches and railway labour dispute drags on       As harvest time nears uncertainty remains as workers at both the country's major railways remain without new collective agreements

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, July 26, 2024 10:51 AM The STARS Lottery is back with $3.6 million in prizes       This crucial fundraiser ensures the STARS helicopters and medical teams can respond to emergencies across the province.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, July 26, 2024 8:05 AM Opinion: Indigenous education in Canada, Sask. needs fair funding       Saskatchewan's young and growing Indigenous population makes better post-secondary education options and funding for them critical.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, July 26, 2024 8:00 AM Explore and learn about the city: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, July 26-28       Learn about Indigenous culture and the city's history, enjoy a joint food and drink festival or a cultural market, and celebrate conductors.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, July 26, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Dementia patients in Canada require care beyond medication       In our health-care system with limited personnel, medications have become the standard for treating dementia instead of education, training and support.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, July 26, 2024 9:00 AM Five things to do this weekend in Regina (July 26-28)       An eclectic mix of local tours — combined with art, history and music — are among this weekend's highlights if you're looking to venture off the beaten path.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, July 26, 2024 8:00 AM Mandryk: Moe's recent ads show Sask. Party's inclusive rural nature       A political ad is a big investment in addressing an issue, and Moe's political issues are clearly not in Shellbrook.

National Observer Friday, July 26, 2024 9:42 AM Movies: Deadpool & Wolverine is big, fun, violent & still disappoints       Crossing is far better and The Fabulous Four is far behind

National Observer Friday, July 26, 2024 9:03 AM Former judge and children's advocate likely has Indigenous DNA: report       A DNA test shows a former judge and Order of Canada recipient accused of falsely claiming to be Cree "most likely" has Indigenous heritage, a report from the Law Society of British Columbia revealed on Thursday.

National Observer Friday, July 26, 2024 8:59 AM Rain and cooler temperatures limiting wildfire in Jasper National Park       Cool and wet weather is making a difference in Jasper National Park.

National Observer Friday, July 26, 2024 8:58 AM B.C. crews say cold front winds spread fire, despite rain       The B.C. Wildfire Service says winds fanned by a cold front were to blame for the rapid expansion of an out-of-control fire near Golden, B.C., and it warns of similar fire behaviour even as it brings in rains and cooler weather.

National Observer Friday, July 26, 2024 8:55 AM Jasper fire still raging but critical infrastructure intact       Parks Canada says crews in the town of Jasper are fighting flames that are jumping from building to building but critical infrastructure has so far been protected.

National Observer Friday, July 26, 2024 8:54 AM For the sake of your lungs, filter indoor air amid wildfire smoke, respirologist says       A Calgary respirologist is advising people to regularly check the outdoor air quality and stay inside as smoke from the Jasper wildfires blows into other parts of Alberta and possibly beyond.

National Observer Friday, July 26, 2024 5:10 AM Toronto seeks to make commercial and industrial sectors pay for stormwater runoff       After last week's severe storm and flooding, Toronto's controversial stormwater charge, dubbed "the rain tax" by critics, has resurfaced at city council with a motion by Mayor Olivia Chow.

National Observer Friday, July 26, 2024 5:10 AM Jasper's fire has turned personal history into ash       Like so many Albertans, and others across the country, my past is tied to this park, this town and its historic mountain resort. To see the town's landmarks disappearing, and imagine the flames licking at the Jasper Park Lodge lobby itself is like seeing my past crumble into ash.

National Observer Friday, July 26, 2024 5:10 AM Canadians are pulling the short straw when it comes to affordable EV models       While a tariff mirroring the U.S.'s may be seen by many as a win for Canada's auto sector, an inelegant trade move could result in even fewer models and higher prices for Canadian consumers.

National Observer Friday, July 26, 2024 5:10 AM The blaze in Jasper fueled a wider disinformation firestorm       As wildfires scorch ever-larger parts of Canada and force thousands to evacuate, they are fueling the spread of right-wing disinformation and climate conspiracy theories.

National Observer Friday, July 26, 2024 5:10 AM Canada among five "other petrostates" dooming Paris climate goals with oil and gas ramp-up       Canada, United States, Norway, United Kingdom and Australia called "climate hypocrites" for claiming environmental leadership while granting record numbers of oil and gas drilling licenses in 2024, says a new report by independent think tank IISD.

Montreal Gazette Friday, July 26, 2024 10:05 AM Quebec police forces launching water-safety crackdown this weekend       Part of the weekend campaign includes reminding boaters of some fundamental tips to be followed even before leaving the dock.

Montreal Gazette Friday, July 26, 2024 8:17 AM Montreal weather: More heat, less drama for the last weekend in July       The heat cranks up after Friday, with a forecast high of 29 C on Saturday and 30 C on Sunday.

Montreal Gazette Friday, July 26, 2024 8:04 AM QB Davis Alexander rallies Alouettes to dramatic comeback win against Roughriders       Trailing the Roughriders 16-3 at halftime, Jason Maas decided to replace Caleb Evans with Davis Alexander. And just like that, a star was born.

Montreal Gazette Friday, July 26, 2024 6:00 AM Brownstein: Dane Cook is happy to stay in the danger zone as he headlines Just for Laughs       Marriage may have mellowed the superstar comic, but not on stage. He'll give a free outdoor performance Saturday at Place des Festivals.

Montreal Gazette Friday, July 26, 2024 6:00 AM Allison Hanes: Welcome Hall Mission celebrates the rapid rehousing of 400 Montrealers       There are "some incredible stories" among the people who have been helped in the program, says director Sam Watts before an event bringing together some of those who have made the initiative possible.

Calgary Herald Friday, July 26, 2024 11:50 AM White: Spruce Meadows is Calgary's suburban playground       Family-friendly venue is a true suburban sports and entertainment district.

Calgary Herald Friday, July 26, 2024 8:11 AM Wildfire live updates: Rain could help tame Jasper wildfire | Vital infrastructure intact | High winds whipped blaze near Golden, B.C.       Cooler temperatures and up to 15 millimetres of rain had led to minimal fire activity

Calgary Herald Friday, July 26, 2024 8:00 AM Brookman: Stop spending on blue sky dreams and fix the pipes       Before we invest billions in the Green Line, before we invest millions in slogans and branding, shouldn't we just fix the leaks?

Calgary Herald Friday, July 26, 2024 7:00 AM From the Archives: Repeat Olympians — It's Millar Time!       Making it to the Olympic Games is no easy feat. It's even harder to make the cut a second or third time and represent your country more than once. That said, there are 861 athletes who competed in at least five Olympic Games between the Athens Games in 1896 and Beijing in 2022. Leading the […]

Calgary Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 7:01 AM Letters July 26, 2024: 'Trudeau didn't send help in time to be useful.'       Missed the chance to help Too late! Too little, too late! If Quebec was on fire troops would have been there a week ago. So lame. Going to send troops after the fact. Thanks a lot for all your help, Justin! Sherry Theoret (Just wait, we won't be able to turn around without seeing him […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 10:11 AM B.C. wildfires: Crews wary of winds accompanying rain, cool temperatures boosting wildfires       The Town of Golden says the 55 square kilometre Dogtooth Forest Service Road fire destroyed as many as six homes, but assessments are still being done to confirm the damage.

Vancouver Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 9:00 AM A sinking failure: Outdoor public pools 'not a priority for Vancouver,' say advocates       Years of closures and neglect have left Vancouver's dense communities without water to splash around in

Vancouver Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 9:00 AM B.C. seeks forfeiture of Vancouver condos after police uncover drugs, cash, guns       B.C. alleges in court filing the Vancouver condos were used to produce, package, and store illicit drugs and store the proceeds of crime.

Vancouver Sun Friday, July 26, 2024 9:00 AM A father's anguish captured. And how a baby on a stretcher lived to give back to B.C. Children's Hospital       Vancouver artist and musician Amanda Hope Pulfer has created a work of art called Some Kind of Wonderful for the institution