52 m. ago Significant rainfall slows spread of some wildfires on Vancouver Island

The Mount Underwood wildfire area has received more than 30 millimetres of rain since Thursday. About 80 fires are burning across the province, including 4 that are out of control.

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1 hour ago Picket lines, disruption at Ottawa airport on first day of Air Canada strike

On the first official morning of the Air Canada flight attendants’ strike, a group of about 25 picketers were at the arrivals gate at the Ottawa International Airport. The group waved bright pink Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) flags, with signs around their necks reading slogans like, “UNPAID work won’t FLY!” “I’m in the […]

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2 h. ago Springer returns from Blue Jays injured list, will be available against Rangers

TORONTO — George Springer is back. The veteran player was reinstated from the seven-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday morning. Springer will be available to play in Toronto’s matinee against the Texas Rangers. The 35-year-old outfielder/designated hitter hasn’t played since July 28 after he was concussed by a fastball thrown by […]

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4 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: These B.C. wineries won big at the WineAlign Awards

Mission Hill Family Estate topped the country's best list with a varied mix of high-quality wines

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4 h. ago This Day in History, 1947: 'Bellicose and irrepressible' mayor Gerry McGeer dies in office

Someone once said the eloquent Gerry McGeer suffered from “inflammation of the vowels”.

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4 h. ago Pakistan’s monsoon flooding death toll rises to 220 as forecasters warn of more rain to come

BUNER, Pakistan (AP) — Flooding in a northwest Pakistani district has killed at least 220 people, officials said Saturday, as rescuers pulled 63 more bodies overnight from homes flattened by flash floods and landslides, with forecasts of more rain in the coming days. One eyewitness, who escaped the deluges in Buner, described seeing floodwaters carrying […]

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4 h. ago SALTZMAN: GM Canada takes the EV crown, Rogers Satellite goes live for all Canadians

And other tech news you can use, including AI-powered flight deals and a cybersafety report for kids.

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5 h. ago Former Australian cricketer, captain and coach Bob Simpson dies at age 89

SYDNEY (AP) — Bob Simpson, a former player, captain and coach and one of the most influential figures in Australian cricket, has died at the age of 89. Cricket Australia on Saturday confirmed the death of Simpson, who represented Australia in 62 tests and two one-day internationals between 1957 and 1978. Simpson scored 4,869 test […]

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5 h. ago Police launch hate crime probe in Liverpool after fan’s alleged racial abuse of Semenyo during game

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Police launched a hate crime investigation after ejecting a 47-year-old fan from Liverpool’s stadium for his alleged racial abuse of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening match of the Premier League season. The incident occurred Friday night at Anfield when Semenyo, who is Black, reported the abuse to referee Anthony […]

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5 h. ago Health of US Consumer Is the Focus as Retailers Prepare Earnings

Wall Street will get a close look at how American consumers are faring in the early days of President Donald Trump’s tariff regime when the biggest US retailers like Walmart Inc. and Target Corp. report earnings next week.

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9 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Woman wishes to acknowledge kindness after tragic loss

DEAR ABBY: Four months ago, my 15-year-old oldest child was killed in a car accident. It has been really hard. My husband and I are doing our best to take care of our younger children and put our lives back together.   One thing I don’t know what to do about is all the mail […]

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12 h. ago Concert review: Day 1 of Country Thunder checks all the boxes for fans of mainstream country

Texas singer-songwriter Cody Johnson was apparently so overcome with allergies this week that he spent the pre-show hours before his closing set at Country Thunder taking it easy on the tour bus, resting his voice and sipping hot tea. Not very outlaw, but sensible. This isn’t to suggest that Johnson gave anything less than a […]

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12 h. ago Air Canada Attendant Strike Begins, Grounding Hundreds of Planes

Air Canada’s 10,500 flight attendants went on strike Saturday, grounding hundreds of flights and disrupting 130,000 passengers per day at the peak of holiday season after pay negotiations fell through.

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12 h. ago Air Canada flight attendants go on strike, grounding hundreds of planes

Air Canada could lose $75 million in earnings for each day there is a work stoppage, says analyst

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12 h. ago Were you planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about the strike

Air Canada flights are cancelled after thousands of flight attendants began a strike early Saturday morning. The company says the work stoppage means all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights would be cancelled amid the work stoppage. Around 130,000 customers will be affected each day that the strike continues. For summer travellers worried about […]

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15 h. ago Ontario’s largest farm of its kind lets you hang out with fluffy mini highland cows

An Ontario farm is now offering what may be the most painfully adorable, Insta-worthy experience that any animal lover will be champing at the bit to take part in: meet-and-greet sessions with cute, furry miniature highland cows.Hinterland Estate is Ontario's largest farm exclusively raising mini Highland cows, a rare breed of cattle that you can get up close and personal with upon your visit.Located just under two hours from Toronto in St. Anns, which is in the Niagara region, Hinterland has specialized in raising and showcasing Mini Highland Cows for years, offering chances for people to come interact with the creatures, and even stay overnight on the property. Your experience kicks off in a luxury mini home, where you'll be served refreshments — a different menu is available based on the time of day you arrive — paired with picturesque views of a peaceful pond and grazing cows. Then, yo...

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15 h. ago Canada's oldest annual fair is in Ontario but it's not the CNE

Friday marks the kickoff of this year's Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), thought of as the biggest, best and most legendary festival in all of Canada.While the annual 18-day event replete with classic midway rides, nostalgic carnival games and more ostentatious snacks than you could ever imagine does boast a long, rich history at a whopping 146 years old, it is not actually the oldest of its kind in the country.That title belongs to a far lesser-known fair well outside Toronto in historic Williamstown, Ontario.Just under four hours' drive from the big city, this quaint little town of less than 500 people is the sort of place one might simply pass by on the way to somewhere else.But, it is home to a handful of sites well worthy of visiting, especially for history buffs — including the eponymous grounds where the Williamstown Fair takes place each August.Founded all the way back in 1808 and brought to its current location i...

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17 h. ago Maine state senator’s pitch for western provinces to join U.S. is ‘nonsense,’ says ‘enraged’ B.C. MLA

B.C. Conservative Brennan Day said the most shocking part was the letter's attack on institutions, like the Charter of Rights, parliamentary government and monarchism

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17 h. ago 12 kayakers rescued by RCMP in U.S. waters off Washington state

RCMP patrol guarding the shores of the Peace Arch border responded quickly, locating the group, which included six adults and six children.

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21 h. ago Quiet ‘Quinzou’ offers inclusive Acadian Day celebrations for neurodivergent people

'It is a fun celebration but for neurodivergent people like myself it can get overwhelming fast,' Autism Resource Centre project assistant Marie-Pier Leroux said.

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