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4 people were killed in a small plane crash near London Sunday, police say
LONDON (AP) - Police say four people died aboard a small plane that crashed shortly after taking off from London Southend Airport on Sunday. Essex Police said Monday that work is continuing to identif...
Jul 14, 2025

The sky's the limit when it comes to hospitality packages for 2026 World Cup
TORONTO - Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are now available for Canadians, although only for those willing to pay a premium. The first wave of tickets comes in deluxe packages, provided by On Location, ...
Jul 14, 2025

Air quality alerts issued for much of Central Canada, Manitoba amid wildfire smoke
TORONTO - Much of Central Canada and Manitoba are under special air quality statements or warnings today amid smoke from wildfires burning in parts of the country. Environment Canada says swaths of On...
Jul 14, 2025

Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian forces clash with Druze militias
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Israel's army on Monday said it has struck military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian government forces and Bedouin tribes clashed with Druze militias there. Dozens of people ha...
Jul 14, 2025

TikTok CEO asks to meet with industry minister over shutdown order
OTTAWA - The CEO of TikTok is asking Industry Minister Mlanie Joly for an urgent meeting about the federal government's order directing the company to shut down its Canadian operations. Shou Chew wrot...
Jul 14, 2025

In the news today: Over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Military says over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community The Canadian Armed Forces says i...
Jul 14, 2025

Halifax council to ask Nova Scotia for consultation on strong-mayor powers
HALIFAX - Halifax's city council has directed the mayor to ask the Nova Scotia government for consultation on whether it is considering strengthening his authority. Council voted last week in favour o...
Jul 14, 2025

Lions pounce on Elks 32-14 for second straight win
EDMONTON - Nathan Rourke passed for 345 yards and two touchdowns as the B.C. Lions won the latest clash of the Canadian quarterbacks, emerging with an easy 32-14 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Sund...
Jul 13, 2025
Prince Albert National Park under wildfire emergency alert
Just after 6 p.m. on Sunday, Parks Canada issued a Wildfire Emergency Advisory Alert for Prince Albert National Park.According to the alert, the Buhl Wildfire is currently 40 km from the townsite of W...
Jul 13, 2025

Montreal Lake Cree Nation evacuates priority residents due to wildfire smoke
While there is no immediate danger to the community, leadership at Montreal Lake Cree Nation have issued an evacuation order due to smoke from the fire burning just to the north. "The smoke is fast-mo...
Jul 13, 2025