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Kinew accuses group of Republicans of pitching ‘timber tantrum’ over wildfire smoke
WASHINGTON — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew accused a group of Republicans of throwing a “timber…
Tropical Storm Ivo forms in the eastern Pacific and could impact coastal Mexico, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Ivo formed Wednesday in the eastern Pacific Ocean and was…
After deep DOGE cuts, National Weather Service gets OK to fill up to 450 jobs
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will hire as many as 450 people to shore…
Yukon First Nation to oppose all new mining claims on its territory during planning
A Yukon First Nation says it will oppose any new mining claims on its traditional…
Tennis player Elina Svitolina faces hateful abuse after Montreal loss, blames ‘shameful’ bettors
MONTREAL, Canada (AP) — Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has spoken out about the deluge…
Immigration lawyers say rising number of CSIS security screenings causing delays
OTTAWA — The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says it’s dealing with a growing number of…
Amazon’s bid to overturn B.C. labour ruling on workers’ unionization rejected
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Labour Relations Board has rejected a bid by e-commerce giant Amazon…
Jen Pawol will be MLB’s first female umpire. Here are other women who broke officiating barriers
This weekend, Jen Pawol will make history by becoming the first woman to umpire a…
UCLA says Trump administration has suspended $584 million in grants, threatening research
The Trump administration has suspended $584 million in federal grants for the University of California,…
Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios, Dubai chocolate likely to expand, PHAC says
TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says it expects to report more salmonella…
Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state’s largest blaze of the year
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) — Rising temperatures on Wednesday posed new challenges for firefighters who…
Ohio State’s QB competition between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz remains too close to call
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After the first quarter of Ohio State’s preseason practices, the competition…
Conservatives still lead in party fundraising as Liberals close in
OTTAWA — The Conservatives are still bringing in more through donations than any other federal…
Quebec man charged for alleged online threats against critical infrastructure
MONTREAL — The RCMP say a Quebec man is facing criminal charges after allegedly making…
Low-income renters press governments for ways to cool apartments in heat waves
HALIFAX — Sandra Walsh was struggling to breathe in her apartment when temperatures across Nova…
Judge denies bail for 3 men charged in alleged plot to take land near Quebec City
QUÉBEC — A Quebec court judge denied bail Wednesday for three men facing terrorism charges…
Men charged in connection with 44 migrants found in truck in Quebec to stay detained
MONTREAL — Three men facing smuggling-related charges after 44 foreign nationals were found in a…
China fights mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with drones, fines and nets as thousands fall ill
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese authorities are using nets, spraying insecticide and even deploying drones…
Pakistani musicians use folk songs and rap to raise climate change awareness
UMERKOT, Pakistan (AP) — Villagers hush when Pakistani folk musician Sham Bhai starts singing about…
Man dies after large chain necklace pulls him into MRI machine
WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) — A man who was pulled into an MRI machine in New…
Tomorrowland says Canadian woman has died after attending music festival in Belgium
A spokeswoman for the Tomorrowland music festival says a Canadian woman has died after attending…
Crews work to contain petroleum spill in Washington after tanker truck accident
Cleanup crews were trying on Saturday to contain petroleum that leaked from a tanker truck…
Arizona governor tours wildfire destruction along Grand Canyon North Rim
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Saturday toured the destruction caused by a wildfire along the…
As Trump’s raids ramp up, a Texas region’s residents stay inside – even when they need medical care
WESLACO, Texas (AP) — These days, Juanita says a prayer every time she steps off…