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U.S. presidential historian predicts results of November elections. Here's who he says will win

An American presidential historian is predicting a Kamala Harris presidency as the outcome of the upcoming U.S. elections in November.

NDP MPs embrace distance from 'radioactive' Trudeau brand, as Singh convenes caucus in Montreal

Just days after demolishing his deal with Justin Trudeau’s Liberals, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is holding a three-day strategy session with his MPs in Montreal, where his MPs are embracing their new-found distance from what one called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 'radioactive' brand.

Inquiry into U.K. hospital where a nurse killed 7 babies will not review evidence against her

An inquiry into an English hospital where a neonatal nurse was convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill seven others began Tuesday as her supporters push to clear her name.

Buyers say they lost life savings to a Saskatchewan company selling luxury vacation condos

In 2022, Tanya Frisk-Welburn and her husband bought what they hoped would be a dream home in Mexico.

Judge reserves decision on Hoggard bail attempt as singer seeks SCOC leave to appeal

A justice with Ontario's Appeal Court has reserved her decision on whether Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard should get bail as he tries to appeal his sexual assault conviction at the country's top court.

Canadian fast food chains create value menus to win back customers

Canada’s restaurant industry is in a slump as money conscious consumers are eating out less and spending less when they do go out.

7-Eleven ordered to pay B.C. woman $907K for pothole injury

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has ordered 7-Eleven Canada to pay a woman more than $900,000 in damages after she tripped on a pothole and broke her ankle in the parking lot of a convenience store.

Viral Olympian Raygun ranked No. 1 breaker in the world by sport's governing body

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, the Olympian widely known as B-Girl Raygun who went viral after her performance at the Paris Games, is now ranked the No. 1 breaker in the world.

Forgotten Cheetos snack bag can have 'world-changing' impact, U.S. national park says

A U.S. national park is cautioning tourists about how a small bag of Cheetos could have an enormous impact.

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Canada

As warming threatens polar bear tourism, a Canadian town adapts and thrives

Change has broken, remade and continues to reshape this remote town where tundra meets forest on the shore of Hudson Bay.
Video shows tornado moving ashore in northern Ontario

A beautiful Labour Day weekend at the lake was interrupted by some extreme weather when a tornado touched down in northern Ontario.
Judge reserves decision on Hoggard bail attempt as singer seeks SCOC leave to appeal

A justice with Ontario's Appeal Court has reserved her decision on whether Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard should get bail as he tries to appeal his sexual assault conviction at the country's top court.
Do Ontario students need to learn how to change a flat tire? Chop food? Province wants to know

What does fixing a flat tire, safely cooking meat, and talking to a landlord have in common? According to Ontario’s education, they’re all life skills that will set students up for success.
Manitoba grand chief to lie in state at provincial legislature Wednesday

Manitobans will have the chance to say their final goodbyes to Grand Chief Cathy Merrick this week.
Wildfire triggers 'tactical evacuation' in B.C. community of Baynes Lake

A wildfire has triggered a "tactical evacuation" in the community of Baynes Lake in southeast British Columbia.

World

People take precautions they never thought would be needed as search continues for I-75 highway shooter

Jittery residents living near where a gunman opened fire on a Kentucky highway are taking precautions they never thought would be needed in their rural region, as searchers combed the woods Tuesday hoping to find the suspect.
Inquiry into U.K. hospital where a nurse killed 7 babies will not review evidence against her

An inquiry into an English hospital where a neonatal nurse was convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill seven others began Tuesday as her supporters push to clear her name.
Swiss city councilor apologizes for firing gun at a Mary and Jesus poster

A city councilor in Switzerland has apologized and reportedly sought police protection against threats after she fired a sport pistol at an auction poster of a 14th-century Madonna and child painting and posted images of their bullet-ridden faces on social media.
A woman is killed near Moscow after more than 140 Ukrainian drones target Russia, officials say

Over 140 Ukrainian drones targeted multiple Russian regions overnight, including Moscow and surrounding areas, killing at least one person and injuring eight, officials said Tuesday, in one of the biggest drone attacks on Russian soil in the two-and-a-half-year war.
An Israeli strike on a Palestinian tent camp kills at least 19

An Israeli strike hit a crowded Palestinian tent camp early Tuesday in Gaza, killing at least 19 people and wounding 60, Palestinian officials said. Israel said it targeted senior Hamas militants with precise munitions.
Frenchman on trial for rape of drugged wife is hospitalized, lawyer says

A 71-year-old man on trial in France accused of drugging his wife and inviting dozens of strangers to rape her in their home was hospitalized on Tuesday for medical checks and treatment, his lawyer told journalists.

Politics

NDP MPs embrace distance from 'radioactive' Trudeau brand, as Singh convenes caucus in Montreal

Just days after demolishing his deal with Justin Trudeau’s Liberals, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is holding a three-day strategy session with his MPs in Montreal, where his MPs are embracing their new-found distance from what one called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 'radioactive' brand.
Canada begins process to impose tariffs on Chinese batteries, critical minerals

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the required consultation period to impose tariffs on more clean energy goods coming from China will begin today.
Romeo Dallaire now recovered from severe infection: CTV News Exclusive

Romeo Dallaire is ready to return to public life again this fall after a serious health scare forced the retired lieutenant-general to postpone his cross-country book tour in March.

Health

Newfoundland and Labrador monitoring rise in whooping cough cases: medical officer

Newfoundland and Labrador's chief medical officer is monitoring the rise of whooping cough infections across the province as cases of the highly contagious disease continue to grow across Canada.
Drug toxicity deaths in Sask. seemingly on course to match record set in 2023

Saskatchewan's overdose crisis is tragically on par with last year's record breaking total, with more than 200 people having lost their lives to accidental overdoses in the first seven months of the year.
Liberals still support policies promised in deal with NDP, health minister says

Health Minister Mark Holland says his government will still work on policies it promised to pursue under its now-defunct deal with the NDP.

Sci-Tech

SpaceX launches billionaire to conduct the first private spacewalk

A daredevil billionaire rocketed back into orbit Tuesday, aiming to perform the first private spacewalk and venture farther than anyone since NASA's Apollo moonshots.
Apple's new AirPods are also hearing aids. Can they really save you thousands of dollars?

During its glossy product announcement event on Tuesday, Apple unveiled a new role for its latest AirPods Pro model: medical device.
Australia proposes legal minimum age for children accessing social media

The Australian government on Tuesday promised to legislate this year to enforce a minimum age for children to access social media, but it has yet to announce how ages will be verified.

Entertainment

Ryan Seacrest debuts as new host of 'Wheel of Fortune'

For the first time in almost 8,000 episodes, 'Wheel of Fortune' did not open with a hello from longtime host Pat Sajak.
Judge reserves decision on Hoggard bail attempt as singer seeks SCOC leave to appeal

A justice with Ontario's Appeal Court has reserved her decision on whether Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard should get bail as he tries to appeal his sexual assault conviction at the country's top court.
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, 'The Lion King' and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93.

Business

Canadian court approves Red Lobster restructuring plan, company will exit bankruptcy

A Canadian court has cleared the reorganization plan of Red Lobster that will see the seafood chain exit bankruptcy.
7-Eleven ordered to pay B.C. woman $907K for pothole injury

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has ordered 7-Eleven Canada to pay a woman more than $900,000 in damages after she tripped on a pothole and broke her ankle in the parking lot of a convenience store.
Starbucks' new CEO wants to make Starbucks a coffee shop again

Starbucks has been on the decline, with shrinking sales as it moved from a traditional sit-down coffee shop into one where people place orders on their phones and grab a drink from the counter. Its new CEO has a plan to fix it all. And it starts with comfortable chairs.

Lifestyle

'Demon Copperhead' author Barbara Kingsolver to receive National Book Award for lifetime achievement

Barbara Kingsolver is this year's recipient of a National Book Award medal for literary achievement.
Givenchy names Sarah Burton, designer of Princess of Wales' wedding dress, new creative director

Givenchy has named Sarah Burton creative director for women’s and men’s collections, with immediate effect, the fashion house announced on Monday.
Resources are out there for LGBTQ2S+ travellers looking to stay safe

Do LGBTQ2S+ tourists have a green book-like system for staying safe while travelling in these politically precarious times? They don't have one. They have many.

Sports

Viral Olympian Raygun ranked No. 1 breaker in the world by sport's governing body

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, the Olympian widely known as B-Girl Raygun who went viral after her performance at the Paris Games, is now ranked the No. 1 breaker in the world.
Aaron Rodgers throws a TD in a losing cause in his return to the field

Aaron Rodgers was eager to get back on the field and feel a few firsts in his return from an Achilles injury that cut his first season with the New York Jets short after only four snaps.
'Blown away by your kindness': Meredith Gaudreau thanks Calgary in heartfelt eulogy

Meredith Gaudreau, Johnny Gaudreau’s widow, gave a sincere thank you to Calgary for the outpouring of support for her and the Gaudreau family.

Autos

Police nab driver speeding at nearly 3x the limit in Vancouver school zone

Nearly two-dozen drivers were caught in a speed trap outside a Vancouver elementary school on Thursday – as students were settling back into their daily routines.
Volvo Cars revamps SUV hybrid as it shifts plans away from pure electric

Volvo Cars said on Wednesday that plug-in hybrids would continue to be a critical part of its profit growth plans over the next few years and that it would revamp its XC90 hybrid sports utility vehicle.
Ontario man told his EV needs $33K battery. Software update fixes the problem

An Ontario man said he couldn't believe an electric car he bought three years ago for $20,000 would need a new battery at a cost of more than $33,000.

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