Canada
Ottawa sells 10 retired military planes to convert for aerial firefighting
The announcement comes amid growing calls for Canada to update and expand its fleet of firefighting aircraft as it contends with another devastating wildfire season.
Ford targets Canadian buyers with sub-$40,000 electric pickup
The Fathom mid-size truck aims to undercut rivals and answer pressure from Chinese automakers entering the North American market.
Trending
Chicago funeral home investigation finds more than 50 decomposing bodies
Cook County medical examiner says identification and proper disposition could take several days as neighbours reported foul odours for weeks.
Crime
Two Toronto teens face 37 charges in fatal Salsa on St. Clair shooting
Police have charged two 18-year-olds with first-degree murder and attempted murder after a July street festival shooting killed two men and wounded five others.
2 correctional officers, inmate killed in rural Alberta collision during transfer
Two correctional officers and the 24-year-old inmate they were transferring from the Edmonton Institution for Women were killed in a crash near Wainwright in eastern Alberta.
Despite Trump’s threats, many Canadians don’t want U.S. booze back: survey
Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump decided to impose 50 per cent tariffs on the vast majority of Canadian goods in response to 'discriminatory' measures.
Trending
Seattle raccoon with spinal deformity becomes viral sensation
A neighbourhood raccoon named Jimothy has drawn millions of online viewers and recognition from the city's baseball team.
Crime
SickKids rheumatologist charged with child exploitation offences, suspended by medical regulator
Toronto police arrested Dr. Dilan Dissanayake on Tuesday following a months-long investigation into alleged possession and access of child sexual abuse material.
Trending
Texas officer pulls driver from burning car during traffic stop
Dashcam footage shows Corporal Joshua Swisher breaking a window and dragging a man to safety seconds before flames engulfed the vehicle.
Trump orders 50 per cent tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods in escalating trade dispute
Three executive orders target Canadian exports across agriculture, manufacturing and consumer goods with duties set to take effect in 29 days.
Ford refuses to lift LCBO ban on U.S. alcohol as Trump threatens 50 per cent tariffs
Ontario's premier says the province will not back down on its removal of American products from liquor stores despite the White House citing the ban as justification for escalating trade penalties.
Winnipeg animal rescuer killed by stray dogs while volunteering at Manitoba First Nation
Amanda Nobiss, 37, was found dead in Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation after attempting to retrieve dogs during overnight hours.
Marineland begins moving six beluga whales to U.S. aquariums under emergency rescue plan
The first group of whales is en route to Chicago and San Antonio as part of a cross-border operation approved by Canadian and American authorities.
Investigations
Alberta grants rare Amber Alert exemption for missing Calgary boy as families push for system reform
The two-day delay in issuing an alert for 11-year-old Parker has reignited debate over rigid criteria that prevented an alert for another missing Alberta child last year.
Crime
Nine wounded in Minneapolis nightclub shooting, two critically injured
Police are hunting for suspects after gunfire erupted outside a Minneapolis entertainment venue early Sunday morning.
Trump renews tariff threat over wildfire smoke after meeting Carney at World Cup final
The U.S. president says Canada should pay damages or face tariffs as smoke from Canadian fires triggers air quality warnings across the border.
Ontario MPP Stan Cho billed riding association for luxury meals, hotels and limousine after cabinet resignation
Willowdale representative expensed nearly $100,000 in restaurant bills and thousands more in travel and entertainment using donor funds and public subsidies.