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Published: July 18, 2026 at 9:00AM EDT

Premier Doug Ford visits Thunder Bay as fires rage in northern Ontario

Premier Doug Ford visits Thunder Bay as fires rage in northern Ontario

‘The victim was targeted’: Police provide update on teen brothers wanted in Brampton homicide

‘The victim was targeted’: Police provide update on teen brothers wanted in Brampton homicide

Police share suspect photos in string of Campbell River break-ins

Police share suspect photos in string of Campbell River break-ins

Boater rescued after catamaran capsizes on Okanagan Lake

Boater rescued after catamaran capsizes on Okanagan Lake

Calgary international students say post-grad work permit refusals leave futures in limbo

Calgary international students say post-grad work permit refusals leave futures in limbo

B.C. wildfire tally surges past 100 as lightning transforms fire season in a flash

B.C. wildfire tally surges past 100 as lightning transforms fire season in a flash

Eastern Ontario medical officer of health warns of rising tick-borne illness

Eastern Ontario medical officer of health warns of rising tick-borne illness

Gatineau police officer arrested again for breaching court-ordered conditions

Gatineau police officer arrested again for breaching court-ordered conditions

SOPFEU calls on American, French firefighters for help fighting wildfires

SOPFEU calls on American, French firefighters for help fighting wildfires

Quebec, Ottawa announce funding for 1,650 new affordable housing units in Montreal

Quebec, Ottawa announce funding for 1,650 new affordable housing units in Montreal

Edmonton to lift extreme heat response Sunday

Edmonton to lift extreme heat response Sunday

Children involved in Amber Alert still missing; RCMP searching in Alberta, B.C. and Yukon

Children involved in Amber Alert still missing; RCMP searching in Alberta, B.C. and Yukon

Halifax Pride parade draws thousands, sets stage for Canada Pride 2027

Halifax Pride parade draws thousands, sets stage for Canada Pride 2027

Dozens of emergency medical dispatchers in N.S. on strike

Dozens of emergency medical dispatchers in N.S. on strike

‘A dark and heartbreaking day’: Dog rescue mourns volunteer

‘A dark and heartbreaking day’: Dog rescue mourns volunteer

Stretch of Lagimodiere closed for the weekend

Stretch of Lagimodiere closed for the weekend

Regina marks 100th anniversary of Royal Canadian Legion

Regina marks 100th anniversary of Royal Canadian Legion

New emergency equipment unveiled for water safety team in Saskatchewan

New emergency equipment unveiled for water safety team in Saskatchewan

One injured in Kitchener shooting: WRPS

One injured in Kitchener shooting: WRPS

Guelph Police Service told it can fire disgraced officer Corey McArthur

Guelph Police Service told it can fire disgraced officer Corey McArthur

Métis self-government treaty reaches ‘important milestone,’ federal minister says

Métis self-government treaty reaches ‘important milestone,’ federal minister says

Bear responsible for two deaths in northern Saskatchewan

Bear responsible for two deaths in northern Saskatchewan

Wildfires update: 136 active fires in northwest region, 44 in the northeast

Wildfires update: 136 active fires in northwest region, 44 in the northeast

Federal red tape leaves Ontario First Nation in ashes

Federal red tape leaves Ontario First Nation in ashes

Pottahawk Sunday: OPP stress safety, impaired boating enforcement

Pottahawk Sunday: OPP stress safety, impaired boating enforcement

Southwestern Ontario Roads reopen after separate oil spill and vehicle fire cause closure

Southwestern Ontario Roads reopen after separate oil spill and vehicle fire cause closure

Motorcyclist dies following crash in Mulmur

Motorcyclist dies following crash in Mulmur

Here’s when we can see a reprieve from bad air

Here’s when we can see a reprieve from bad air

Missing 15-year-old boy sought in Tecumseh

Missing 15-year-old boy sought in Tecumseh

Six people displaced after $500,000 house fire

Six people displaced after $500,000 house fire

Man arrested, charged after Victoria transit supervisor assault

Man arrested, charged after Victoria transit supervisor assault

11 counts of mischief: Suspect allegedly hit vehicles with hammer in Victoria parkade

11 counts of mischief: Suspect allegedly hit vehicles with hammer in Victoria parkade

Tornado alerts lifted in Southern Ontario, thunderstorm watches in effect. Live updates here.

Tornado alerts lifted in Southern Ontario, thunderstorm watches in effect. Live updates here.

B.C. wildfire tally surges past 100 as lightning transforms fire season in a flash

B.C. wildfire tally surges past 100 as lightning transforms fire season in a flash

Since the camera is always watching, why not snap a surveillance selfie?

Since the camera is always watching, why not snap a surveillance selfie?

‘Space, we have arrived’: India successfully launches first private orbital rocket

‘Space, we have arrived’: India successfully launches first private orbital rocket

‘Contradictory statements about what you’ve given away’: Poilievre to Carney on Gordie Howe bridge deal

Mexican foreign minister says trilateral trade talks will happen when 'appropriate'

Ottawa boosts aid for quake-hit Venezuela, will now match up to $7M in donations

‘An emergency measure’: Wood products industry calls on Ottawa to impose tariff on foreign goods

Cancer society applauds certification of class-action against e-cigarette maker JUUL

Oil prices may be driving the U.S.- Iran war, instead of just reacting to it, explains expert

Foodborne illnesses at restaurant chains are rare but can sicken customers

Cut how many choices you make each day. Your brain will thank you

‘Menopause is not a medical condition’: Experts call for better workplace support

Licence revoked for boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused

Chloe Fineman exits ‘Saturday Night Live’ after 7 seasons

Marvel Comics to move publishing operations to California: Reuters source

Spain, Argentina prepare for World Cup final, Trump hails success

Messi to get ‘special attention’ from Spain, says de la Fuente

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at UN, proclaims the World Cup a success

It’s not clear why more young children are drowning, but here’s what you can do about it

Since the camera is always watching, why not snap a surveillance selfie?

‘We’re so happy’: Parents of Calgary artist with autism say invest in your kid’s hobbies

Climate & Environment

Canada Wildfires: A look at where they are burning from coast to coast

An American blue crab took over Italian lagoons. Now fishers are looking for new careers

U.S. cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions

‘Space, we have arrived’: India successfully launches first private orbital rocket

Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic

India launches first hydrogen-powered train built in the country to expand clean energy on railways