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Published: July 11, 2026 at 9:00AM EDT

U.S. Republicans sour on Canada-U.S. relationship as Trump ramps up ’51st state’ rhetoric

U.S. Republicans sour on Canada-U.S. relationship as Trump ramps up ’51st state’ rhetoric

Dozens of visitors attending matches claim asylum in Canada following FIFA World Cup

Dozens of visitors attending matches claim asylum in Canada following FIFA World Cup

$21,850 in illegal campfire fines issued in B.C.

$21,850 in illegal campfire fines issued in B.C.

Vancouver gives thumbs up for three tallest downtown towers

Vancouver gives thumbs up for three tallest downtown towers

‘So deeply grateful’: Cowboys Dance Hall announces closure after 30 years

‘So deeply grateful’: Cowboys Dance Hall announces closure after 30 years

Alberta allowing self-referrals for privately paid MRI, CT and other imaging tests

Alberta allowing self-referrals for privately paid MRI, CT and other imaging tests

Youths charged in stabbing of 55-year-old man in Craig Henry Park

Youths charged in stabbing of 55-year-old man in Craig Henry Park

Alto flying drones in Ottawa’s east end this week to study potential high-speed rail route

Alto flying drones in Ottawa’s east end this week to study potential high-speed rail route

Hefty fines for not following the rules on the water

Hefty fines for not following the rules on the water

Fierté Montreal boosting security after deadly attack at Berlin Pride

Fierté Montreal boosting security after deadly attack at Berlin Pride

‘A little like a war zone’: Thunderstorm damages hundreds of trees across city

‘A little like a war zone’: Thunderstorm damages hundreds of trees across city

Fallen bricks damage vehicle during Saturday storm in central Edmonton

Fallen bricks damage vehicle during Saturday storm in central Edmonton

Documentary explores woman’s close encounter with shark in Nova Scotia

Documentary explores woman’s close encounter with shark in Nova Scotia

Residents concerned as weight load lowered on New Brunswick bridge

Residents concerned as weight load lowered on New Brunswick bridge

Winnipeg Chamber wants to know what comes next after drug crackdown

Winnipeg Chamber wants to know what comes next after drug crackdown

Tenants evacuated from Winnipeg apartment following arson in barricaded suite: Winnipeg police

Tenants evacuated from Winnipeg apartment following arson in barricaded suite: Winnipeg police

Sask. RCMP detachment destroyed by fire

Sask. RCMP detachment destroyed by fire

Regina city administration shoots for smaller budget increase in 2027

Regina city administration shoots for smaller budget increase in 2027

Dog falls off 60-foot cliff at the Elora Gorge

Dog falls off 60-foot cliff at the Elora Gorge

Driver hits hydro pole in Erin

Driver hits hydro pole in Erin

Sask. RCMP detachment destroyed by fire

Sask. RCMP detachment destroyed by fire

“Uncomfortable and dangerous situations”: Saskatoon resident questions crosswalk timers

“Uncomfortable and dangerous situations”: Saskatoon resident questions crosswalk timers

North Bay OPP say driver struck municipal worker, fled the scene

North Bay OPP say driver struck municipal worker, fled the scene

OPP divers looking for a missing 68-year-old swimmer in Elliot Lake

OPP divers looking for a missing 68-year-old swimmer in Elliot Lake

750 kilometres for peace: Teajai Travis walks to honour Emancipation Day and empower youth

750 kilometres for peace: Teajai Travis walks to honour Emancipation Day and empower youth

Man out on bail blasts onto sidewalk nearly hitting woman with stroller: police

Man out on bail blasts onto sidewalk nearly hitting woman with stroller: police

Ping-pong ball-sized hail could hit the region, Environment Canada warns

Ping-pong ball-sized hail could hit the region, Environment Canada warns

4 people injured after Hwy 400 crash in north Barrie

4 people injured after Hwy 400 crash in north Barrie

Longtime Windsor Coun. Jo-Anne Gignac will not seek re-election

Longtime Windsor Coun. Jo-Anne Gignac will not seek re-election

Kingsville boil water advisory remains in effect until further notice

Kingsville boil water advisory remains in effect until further notice

New platform to grade Greater Victoria candidates ahead of civic election

New platform to grade Greater Victoria candidates ahead of civic election

‘Very large trees’ set on fire in Vancouver Island park, RCMP say

‘Very large trees’ set on fire in Vancouver Island park, RCMP say

Truck carrying dangerous goods reverses on Highway 20 in Montreal area as cars veer to avoid it

Truck carrying dangerous goods reverses on Highway 20 in Montreal area as cars veer to avoid it

Man accused of driving through playground packed with children at Ajax, Ont., park

Man accused of driving through playground packed with children at Ajax, Ont., park

U.S. looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say

U.S. looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say

Comey argues ‘86 47’ seashell post wasn’t a ‘true threat’ and asks judge to drop case

Comey argues ‘86 47’ seashell post wasn’t a ‘true threat’ and asks judge to drop case

Politics

Dozens of visitors attending matches claim asylum in Canada following FIFA World Cup

Canada, UAE conclude negotiations on a free-trade agreement

Forced labour or leverage: What Trump's new tariffs are really about

Business

U.S. aviation agency says seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections

S&P/TSX composite rises as oil prices fall and geopolitical tensions ease

TD report predicts 'meaningful' GDP boost from West Coast pipeline

Health

Johnson & Johnson announces US$5.5 billion settlement of talc lawsuits

‘Dangerous situation’: What happens when a rural town’s only emergency room suddenly closes?

HIV progress in ‘real danger’ as global funding plummets

Entertainment

Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflected Black identity, has died at 99

Here’s why Katy Perry is ‘deeply appalled’ with the White House

Not Greek to them. Scholars question Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

Sports

Katzberg wins hammer throw, Canada claims six gymnastics medals at Commonwealth Games

Veteran driver Jody Jamieson punches his ticket to 2027 world championship

Canada's Leylah Fernandez begins title defence with first-round win at D.C. Open

Lifestyle

‘Worst aquarium ever’: One-star review leads to museum releasing viral shirt

‘There is freedom’: Why Asian women are leaving their husbands in their 50s and 60s

80 years after Second World War, Okinawa’s battle sites are still giving up bones and bombs

Climate

French president pledges support on visit to fire zone, vows: ‘We will win this battle together’

Major hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Hurricane Fausto nears Hawaii

Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes and creep toward wine city of Bordeaux

Sci-Tech

Million-year-old footprints offer rare glimpse into ancient group behaviour

Is Canada’s art scene ready for AI? Experts weigh its benefits and risks

Study documents a precipitous decline in the number of languages