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Florida carries out record 9th execution of 2025 on man convicted of killing his wife and 2 children
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A man convicted of the 1994 machete killings of his wife and their two children was put to death Thursday, becoming the ninth person executed in Florida this year and setting a sta...
Jul 31, 2025

E-coli advisory lifted at Kipabiskau Beach
Good news for swimmers heading to Kipabiskau Beach for the long weekend. The E-coli swimming advisory has been lifted. A test on July 28 showed E-coli levels in the water were well under safe levels. ...
Jul 31, 2025

History made as Yellowstone bison released in Canada for the first time ever
As the sound of ceremonial drums echoed through the fields, a large crowd of people gathered with anticipation Thursday morning just south of the Battlefords to witness a historic moment. For the firs...
Jul 31, 2025

Abbotsford, B.C., denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht's show, citing protests
ABBOTSFORD - The City of Abbotsford in British Columbia's Fraser Valley says it will not issue a permit for a concert by Sean Feucht, becoming the latest Canadian cancellation for the American Christi...
Jul 31, 2025

Canada's shifting stance on Palestinian statehood, explained
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday his government intends to recognize a Palestinian state. Here's a closer look at why that's happening and what it all means. Is Palestine a coun...
Jul 31, 2025

Michelsen ousts third-seeded Musetti at National Bank Open in Toronto
TORONTO - Alex Michelsen of the United States upset third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in the third round of men's singles at the National Bank Open on Thursday. Michelsen, the tournament's 26th se...
Jul 31, 2025

Toronto Public Health reports its 1st human case of West Nile virus this year
TORONTO - Toronto Public Health is reporting its first laboratory-confirmed case of West Nile virus in a human in 2025. The agency says the person is an adult and was infected in Canada. The virus is ...
Jul 31, 2025

Police chief disappointed at alleged drug deals from chair outside consumption site
VICTORIA - Victoria's police chief says he called senior leadership at the Island Health authority to express disappointment at the handling of a suspected cocaine dealer who police say sold drugs fro...
Jul 31, 2025

CFL fines Saskatchewan's Campbell for hit on Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo
TORONTO - The CFL has fined Saskatchewan defensive back Tevaughn Campbell for a high hit on Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo. Campbell smashed into a sliding Fajardo early in the fourth quarter ...
Jul 31, 2025

Canada, NATO allies warn of 'growing number' of state threats from Iran
OTTAWA - Canada and several of its NATO allies have released a joint statement condemning a "growing number" of state threats from Iranian intelligence services. The joint statement released Thursday ...
Jul 31, 2025