8 h. ago An ancient village in the Himalayas ran out of water. Then, it moved and started over

SAMJUNG, Nepal (AP) — The Himalayan village of Samjung did not die in a day. Perched in a wind-carved valley in Nepal’s Upper Mustang, more than 13,000 feet (3,962 meters) above sea level, the Buddhist village lived by slow, deliberate rhythms — herding yaks and sheep and harvesting barley under sheer ochre cliffs honeycombed with […]

Culture

8 h. ago Ancient Himalayan village relocates as climate shifts reshape daily life

SAMJUNG, Nepal (AP) — The Himalayan village of Samjung did not die in a day. Perched in a wind-carved valley in Nepal’s Upper Mustang, more than 13,000 feet (3,962 meters) above sea level, the Buddhist village lived by slow, deliberate rhythms — herding yaks and sheep and harvesting barley under sheer ochre cliffs honeycombed with […]

Society

9 h. ago New proposal calls for B.C. grizzly on Texada Island to be moved to Bute Inlet

First Nations on B.C.'s coast have developed a plan to save "Tex," a grizzly bear that's taken up residence on Texada Island. The province is non-committal.

Other

9 h. ago NBA free agency opens with Spurs, Rockets, Mavericks making early moves

Victor Wembanyama has another big man to help him out in San Antonio. And the Houston Rockets continued their offseason improvements Monday as the NBA’s free agency period got underway. The Spurs lured centre Luke Kornet away from Boston with a four-year, $41-million deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. […]

Other

11 h. ago Man shot, killed Idaho firefighters after they asked him to move his vehicle, sheriff says

The suspect, Wess Roley had set a fire using flint, and the firefighters who rushed to the scene instead found themselves in an unexpected shootout

Events

13 h. ago Ottawa Senators turn attention to NHL free agency on Canada Day

Will there be any fireworks at the Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday? The light show that will be held downtown on Canada Day is guaranteed, but it will be up to Steve Staios, the Ottawa Senators’ president of hockey operations and general manager, to determine if all the talk will turn to action when the […]

Other

13 h. ago Wild trade for Tarasenko, Islanders extend Romanov on eve of NHL free agency

The Minnesota Wild got a two-time Stanley Cup champion for nothing on the eve of NHL free agency, and the New York Islanders locked up one of their top young players to a long-term contract. The Wild acquired winger Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings on Monday for future considerations. The Islanders re-signed defenceman […]

Economics

13 h. ago B.C. to look at removing supportive housing facilities from Residential Tenancy Act

The move is among potential changes to be considered by a working group over the summer charged with improving health and safety at B.C.'s supportive housing facilities.

Other

13 h. ago USAID marks last day with Obama, Bush criticizing Trump’s gutting of agency

Monday was the last day as an independent agency for the six-decade-old humanitarian and development organization, which has been ordered absorbed into the U.S. State Department.

Other

14 h. ago Thunder general manager Sam Presti lauds ’homegrown’ NBA championship team

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sam Presti put Oklahoma City’s first NBA championship team together in an unconventional way. The Thunder general manager didn’t make any splashy trades or break the bank in free agency. He didn’t replace the coach with a bigger name during the rebuild to get the team over the top. He relied on […]

Sport

15 h. ago Trump to end U.S. sanctions on Syria with executive order, White House says

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the move was designed to 'promote and support the country's path to stability and peace.'

Events

15 h. ago Thinking about taking a stab at IV therapy? Ask some questions first

IV therapy clinics are springing up around the country, touting quick ways to recover from a hangover or a hard workout. But doctors and regulators preach caution. The services have been on a growth spurt since the COVID-19 pandemic, offering drips that promise to boost energy, gird immune systems or relieve joint pain. This is […]

Other

15 h. ago Are Edmonton Oilers moving out veteran core centre? Insiders float idea

The Edmonton Oilers have little wiggle room to make moves this summer, at the same time as the team has major needs and fan expectations are about ready to blow the roof off the downtown arena. What it likely means is good-bye to veteran wingers Connor Brown and Corey Perry, and possibly even to core […]

Other

16 h. ago A council was gridlocked over development charges. Then Ontario promised $1.3B

A news release from the Region of Peel proclaimed the move both 'landmark' and 'historic,' offering developers a 50 per cent discount on the fees they pay to build until late 2026.

Economics

16 h. ago Maple Leafs make intriguing move with trade for Matias Maccelli

The Maple Leafs made a trade on Monday afternoon, but this one didn’t involve Mitch Marner. Same initials, though, regarding the player coming to Toronto. That’s where the comparison stops. The Leafs acquired winger Matias Maccelli from the Utah Mammoth and sent a conditional third-round pick in 2027 the other way. Should the Leafs make […]

Economics

16 h. ago U.S. and Canada restart trade talks after conflict over digital services tax

Canada’s move to drop the tax came just as the first payment under the tax was about to come due

Economics

16 h. ago Jalen Williams is set for wrist surgery after managing injury through Thunder’s title run

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jalen Williams is planning to have surgery on his right wrist after the Oklahoma City forward tore a ligament before the Thunder started their run to a championship, general manager Sam Presti said Monday. Williams played in all 23 postseason games in helping the Thunder win their first NBA title since moving […]

Science

17 h. ago Drake bids heartfelt goodbye to Masai Ujiri after Raptors fire team president

After the Raptors announced that Masai Ujiri has been relieved of his duties, the club’s most famous fan is paying tribute to the team’s former vice-chairman and president. In a message shared with his 142 million Instagram followers, the Toronto rapper — who is the outfit’s Global Ambassador — bid a heartfelt goodbye to Ujiri, […]

Events

17 h. ago Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner saga on the verge of coming to a conclusion

One way or another, we’re heading for an end to the Mitch Marner tenure in Toronto. Finally. Whether it’s a trade for Marner’s rights with the Vegas Golden Knights or Marner goes for nothing in return once National Hockey League free agency opens at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, the divorce between the Maple Leafs and […]

Other

17 h. ago Manitoba’s minister of accessibility apologizes for comments about ASL ‘interpreter’s hand movements’

'F— why did I have her on the stage,' Manitoba’s Minister of Accessibility Nahanni Fontaine said. She has since apologized

Politics