
Crime
Halifax man charged after bomb threat forces evacuation of U.S. Consulate
A 54-year-old faces uttering threats and public mischief charges following a downtown lockdown that lasted into Monday afternoon.

Auto thefts fall 10 per cent in first half of 2026 as Canada nears pre-crisis levels
Équité Association reports 20,759 vehicles stolen between January and June, down from 23,093 in the same period last year, with Alberta recording the sharpest decline.

Mexican firefighters join battle against deadly Okanagan wildfire as evacuations reach 20,000
One hundred Mexican firefighters arrived Monday to reinforce crews fighting a 156-square-kilometre blaze that has killed one person and forced mass evacuations in the southern Interior.

Weather
Environment Canada launches polygon-based weather alerts to cut false alarms
The new system targets warnings to precise storm paths rather than blanketing entire regions, a change forecasters say will reduce alert fatigue and improve response times.

Alberta to review Amber Alert criteria after death of autistic boy in Calgary
The province will examine alert thresholds and day home oversight following the two-week search for Parker Wells.

Consumer
Air Canada restores Shanghai to Vancouver service after Typhoon Dolphin
The carrier says flights to and from China are back in operation after the storm forced widespread cancellations.

U S News
Louisiana reports sharp rise in flesh-eating bacteria cases with five deaths this year
Health officials confirm nine Vibrio vulnificus infections linked to seawater exposure as Gulf Coast waters warm.

U.S. alcohol boycott becomes leverage in Canada trade talks as Trump tariff deadline looms
Provincial liquor boards have kept American products off shelves for over a year, costing U.S. exporters nearly a billion dollars and giving Ottawa a bargaining chip ahead of August tariff deadline.

Crime
Montreal man charged with death threats against Prime Minister Carney
RCMP arrest 51-year-old Marc Porlier following investigation into emailed threats targeting the prime minister and a senator.

Health
Trump orders changes to U.S. childhood vaccine schedule as measles cases surge
The executive order calls for separating the MMR vaccine into three shots despite public health warnings that spacing out doses leaves children vulnerable to infection.

Entertainment
Martha Stewart questions Meghan Markle's shift to lifestyle TV in new People interview
The iconic homemaking guru says the former duchess's Netflix series feels like a puzzling career move, a comment that will resonate with Canadian viewers of the streaming platform.

Crime
Calgary police lift dangerous person alert after Edworthy Park shooting response
A heavy police presence descended on the southwest park Monday before authorities determined the threat had ended.

U.S. oil firm moves drilling gear to Greenland without licence, raising sovereignty concerns
Greenland Energy has placed equipment on the island's east coast despite lacking a permit, prompting a warning from the Greenland government and a reaffirmation of Canadian support for Danish sovereignty.

Canada sanctions armoured vehicle firm Streit Group for supplying Russian National Guard
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced measures Monday targeting the Ontario-founded company over its role in Russia's war effort.

Entertainment
Man arrested after break-in at Kim Kardashian's California home
Los Angeles County deputies arrested a suspect on burglary and vehicle theft charges at the reality star's Hidden Hills property on Sunday.
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Boat captain charged after New York Harbor capsizing kills mother and infant
Ottawa launches $100 million steel freight rebate to counter tariff pressure
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New York jury convicts Montreal father of murdering nine-year-old daughter
Unifor opens contract talks with General Motors after Ford pattern deal
Winnipeg sells vacant lots for $1 to build affordable homes in North End
BC First Nations chiefs demand Ottawa and Alberta stop West Coast pipeline as wildfires rage
Weather
Two weak tornadoes confirmed in southern Ontario after Saturday storms
Poilievre warns Carney against further concessions as Trump tariff deadline looms
Fire
Bald Range wildfire forces BC state of emergency as explosive conditions trap residents
Porter flight cancelled after child refuses seatbelt, missing Victoria airport curfew
Science
U.S. robotics ban threatens Canadian companies' access to largest market
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