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CBC.ca

Pear Lake wildfire sparks new evacuations, crews battle new fire near Kamloops

Officials have expanded evacuation orders related to British Columbia's largest wildfire.

How will the British press cover Harry and Meghan this time around?

Many questions have already been asked about the couple's return — but after being away for years following a tumultuous relationship with the British press that appeared to have been a factor in their decamping to California, could the tabloids' fascination about the couple peter out this time?

Why a B.C. wildfire evacuee wants to see an overhaul of emergency support services

Dawne Young, a retired 911 dispatcher, said her evacuation experience was unsettling. Her neighbour's home was lost in the Bald Range wildfire. She said her family did not all receive the emergency alert, and she was met with lengthy delays trying to register as an evacuee.

National 2SLGBTQ+ monument holds special meaning for those purged from civil service for being gay

Thousands of Canadians were purged from the military, RCMP and civil service between the Cold War-era and the 1990s for their sexuality, including Vancouver's Wayne Davis and the great uncle of Elenore Sturko, an MLA and former Mountie.

Shelter in place lifted, 2 people arrested after shooting that injured 3 in Fort Smith, N.W.T.

A lockdown order in Fort Smith, N.W.T., has lifted after more than 13 hours, and police say it's now safe for residents to resume normal activities.

Visitors outfoxed by footwear thieves at provincial park in Sask.

Foxes have swiped dozens of shoes from campers and cottagers this summer, creating a footwear scavenger hunt.

Churchill, Man., residents say year-round shipping would benefit town but tourism, environment must be considered

Churchill, Man., residents are welcoming findings suggesting a longer shipping season is possible but say any expansion must weigh the impacts on tourism and the environment.

Lunenburg to La-La Land: Logan Taylor chases lifelong NFL dream

Lunenburg, N.S., native Logan Taylor moved away from home at 14 to pursue his NFL dream because his high school didn't have a football program. His journey has included stops in Timberlea, N.S., Virginia and Massachusetts. Now he's in Los Angeles after being drafted by the Chargers.

People are trading mummified human remains online. Some scientists say that may be bad for their health

In new research, scientists shine a light on a global, online trade in preserved human remains and raise the alarm about its potential health hazards.
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Toronto Star

Live updates: Canada in trade war with U.S. Carney says; retaliatory tariffs coming; premiers and industry leaders react

Prime Minister Mark Carney called out the Trump administration for continually changing the rationale for its tariff agenda Saturday.

Donald Trump's negotiators saved Canada from making a big mistake

The worst thing about the agreement, as it was taking shape this week, wasn't the concessions themselves — it was what the willingness to make them would signal to Trump and the people around him, writes Adam Radwanski.

Business leaders warn U.S.-Canada trade war will kill businesses, raise risk of retaliatory 'hell'

"I do want to remind everybody that retaliatory tariffs are their own hell," said Dan Kelly, head of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

1 person dead after being shot by Toronto police in North York

One person is dead after being shot by Toronto police in North York.

Last-second U.S. demands would have restricted Canadian deals with other nations, PM explains

Canada is back in a trade war with the U.S. that "was not our choice" but "certainly isn't good news," Carney said.

Donald Trump's war on Canada will fail — just like last time

The clarity around Donald Trump’s true intentions is a strategic asset for Canada, Justin Ling writes. We know now, with no ambiguity, that he wants our capitulation.

Mark Carney has cemented his post as leader of the anti-Trump resistance

"We cannot accept what they've offered, and we will not give what they have asked."

Bail for a $1 coin? Inside the chaotic first week of Ontario's controversial cash bail system

In courtrooms across the Toronto area this week, the Star has watched as judges and justices of the peace have pushed back against the Ontario government's new bail regime.

Surprise: Aquatic centre planned for Toronto's waterfront

The city's capital plan sends aside $42 million for the project, which will include an indoor pool.

How Doug Ford’s OSAP changes are forcing Ontario students to make a choice: Go deep into debt or drop out

Ontario students say shifting OSAP from grants to loans is forcing them to defer degrees or drop out of school.
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Globe and Mail

Carney announces retaliatory tariffs on various U.S. sectors

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced “dollar for dollar” retaliatory tariffs on imports from the U.S. Saturday morning. New 50-per-cent tariffs were imposed by the U.S. after Canada withdrew from trade negotiations late Friday night.

Retaliatory tariffs could be dangerous for both Canada and U.S., trade experts warn

Collapse of trade talks did not surprise trade lawyers and experts watching the negotiations

Iran condemns U.S. plans to announce new sanctions as both sides show no signs of peace talks

Oil shipments are at a virtual standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran threatening to strike any unauthorized oil tankers that try to transit the vital waterway

America is really being a bad friend

If only Americans were more aware of the abuse being piled upon their neighbours to the north

Russia and Ukraine trade attacks after Moscow drones kill 16, wound 130 at a shopping mall

Kryvyi Rih has been hit multiple times during the war, with one of the deadliest occurring in April 2025, when 20 people were killed, including nine children

Space-race tourism gets China hyped for planned missions to the moon and Mars

Beijing’s rocket program, once hidden away in remote deserts, enters the public sphere through pop culture

Ceuta begins burials for migrants who died attempting to cross into the Spanish territory

Many of those who died drowned or were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier near a border checkpoint

Supreme Court allows Trump to continue work on White House ballroom for now

Trump emphasizes national security in defending project

Russian drones kill 14 people at a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine, officials say

Local officials say 121 people were injured in what Zelensky is calling a double-tap strike

Cleanup under way after storms batter Northeastern U.S.

Tornadoes touched down amid storms in Delaware and Long Island, NY
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Global News

Sword attack by 18-year-old at Swedish school kills 1: police

Police Chief Tommy Alriksson told a news conference that the 18-year-old perpetrator at the school in the central town of Fagersta had been arrested.

Mark Zuckerberg purchases castle estate in Ireland, close to Europe Meta HQ

The Facebook founder bought Strancally Castle, built in 1830 and extensively renovated in 2003, according to a state heritage service.

6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Peru’s southern Andes Mountains, injures 2

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 1 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT) and was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) northwest of the city of Upahuacho.

Panama Canal will cap daily transits as El Nino set to reduce water levels

Under the new measures, the canal will limit daily transits as of Sept. 4 to 34 vessels, and reduce the number to 32 as of Sept. 15.

Congo to receive 70K doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine used in past outbreaks

The Ervebo vaccine is licensed for use against Ebola virus, one of the viruses that cause Ebola disease, but not for Bundibugyo virus.

U.S. deports 20 non-Liberians to Liberia in first flight under new pact

Deportees will include nationals from Africa, North America, South America and the Caribbean, according to Liberian officials who said they can apply for asylum if they choose.

U.S. ramps up Cuba sanctions, detentions of Americans returning from island

Trump's Republican administration has steadily ratcheted up pressure on Havana, threatening it with potential military intervention even when mired in a conflict against Iran.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly returning to Britain

The couple intend to relocate from the U.S. to a private non-royal residence outside London, six years after they quit royal duties, according to reports.

Ultra low emission zones linked to improved lung capacity in kids: UK study

"This evidence supports wider implementation of clean air zones as a public health intervention," the London and Luton based study says.

Who is ‘Lucky’? Dutch police believe mystery man may have ties to Canada

The man collapsed in Amsterdam in 2023 from a hemorrhage or stroke but police in the city have been unable to identify him for three years.
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New York Times

Trump’s Top Trade Representative Details Offer That Canada Rejected

In an interview, Jamieson Greer, President’s Trump’s trade representative, laid out details of what the United States offered to Canada before talks crumbled.

Surveillance Prices. Hidden Fees. Shifting Costs. This Madness Must Stop.

It’s time to combat commercial surveillance with stronger laws on fair pricing.

Carney Slams U.S.-Canada Trade Proposal and Vows Retaliation

Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a powerful speech to Canadians on Saturday morning, hours after ordering negotiators to suspend U.S. trade talks despite President Trump’s punishing tariffs.

For Some in a Disrupted D.C., Grand Prix Is More Irritation Than Celebration

Race preparations have snarled traffic, rerouted flights and forced the National Gallery of Art to conduct vibration tests.

How the Billionaire Joe Lonsdale Shaped Trump’s Homelessness Policy

As Republicans have embraced tough measures to clear the streets, no group has led the way more than the Cicero Institute, founded by the venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale.

Carney Stands Up to Trump in U.S.-Canada Trade War

Canada’s prime minister walked away from what he thought was a bad trade deal with the United States. Many Canadians are behind him, but it will be costly.

U.S. Economy Could Feel the Sting From Trade War With Canada

A tit-for-tat trade fight between the two allies could create new headaches for consumers and businesses already stung by high prices.

Harry and Meghan See Their California Dreams, and Riches, Fade Away

Like so many others before them, Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in Hollywood with big plans. They are leaving with their star power fading.

How a Trump Envoy Uses Vodka and Dirty Jokes to Conduct U.S. Diplomacy

The diplomat, John Coale, says his personalized approach gets results and matches the president’s style. Critics contend he is giving up too much to an authoritarian leader.

Frank Smith, Who Served 70 Years for Murder, Dies at 101

One of the longest-serving prisoners in American history, he was sent to death row in 1950 before his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment.

CNBC

Nvidia customers reportedly warned about AI-related price hikes

The chipmaker has told some of its largest customers that the prices of servers containing its AI chips could move more than 15% higher, Bloomberg News reported.

As U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, Carney says retaliatory tariffs will start Sept. 8

New 50% Trump administration tariffs on some Canadian exports went into place after the U.S. and Canada failed to reach a deal on Friday.

Trump reshuffled his portfolio in June, selling names like Meta and buying Berkshire Hathaway

President Donald Trump disclosed just over 1,000 financial transactions in the month of June in what appears to be broad reshuffling of his portfolio.

Meta is the latest tech giant to land in her courtroom. Meet Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has presided over a series of landmark tech trials and is now overseeing a case that could have a huge impact on Meta's future.

Inside Coca-Cola’s secretive innovation labs: How the beverage giant wants to automate dirty soda and refreshers

From McDonald's to Wendy's, longtime Coke customers have been expanding their beverage offerings to boost their profit margins.

Ahead of tough new U.S. sanctions, Iran criticizes 'extraterritorial sovereignty'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday that the proposed economic measures will likely negate the need for major U.S. military operations.

Six investors reveal the biggest market risks — and one strategy they agree on

Investors see different risks threatening markets, but broadly agree that traders should diversify beyond recent winners.

As GOP warns data centers put Ohio Senate seat at risk, Husted defends energy policy

Vice President JD Vance joined Sen. Jon Husted and other GOP leaders at a Middletown, Ohio, steel plant, as data center fears loom.

Trump to allow import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef without tariff

Beef prices in the U.S have soared in 2026 due to a reduction in the nation's cattle herd.

Anthropic IPO filing will show AI backlash as a risk factor, sources say

Anthropic is poised to debut on the stock market at a time when the public is increasingly upset about data centers and is fearful about AI taking jobs.

Washington Post

She’s a Trump acolyte. He’s a ‘gringo Sandinista.’ Meet the Harps.

Trump aide Natalie Harp is estranged from her brother, Preston, who has used social media and recent interviews to criticize her and highlight his own left-wing politics.

Israel probes killing of Hind Rajab, Gaza child who called for help

An Israeli fact-finding mission declined to refer some other “exceptional” cases, including the killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers, to military prosecutors.

Five reasons no one saw Prince Harry’s return coming

The decision to trade what appeared to be an idyllic life on the sunny California coast for the Tupperware-gray skies of Britain came as a startling reversal.

BBC

Fear and fallout three months on from Northern Ireland's race riots

Northern Ireland saw consecutive nights of violence following a knife attack - but how are victims faring now?

Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says

Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.

Nobody can stop Fury-Joshua from happening - Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn says "no-one can pull out" of the proposed fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

Lucy Davis 'grateful' for support over cancer diagnosis

The Office star was appearing at convention in London, less than two weeks after announcing her condition.

Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law

The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border.

Baby whose parents feared had just days to live is 'thriving' after life-saving heart operation

Doctors have told mum and dad Catrin and Dylan it could take years for a donor to materialise.

De Zerbi learns cash alone cannot fix Spurs' losing mentality

Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi discovers cash is no cure for a losing mentality as they crash to a heavy defeat at Brentford, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Video appears to show police chase minutes before fatal A66 crash

Several police vehicles are seen chasing a car just three minutes before the crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough.

Canadian PM calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse

Canada's prime minister said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs as he accused the US of starting a trade war.

Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal

The Canadian prime minister will have to sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be worth the consequences.

The Independent

Flock surveillance cameras under fire in Silicon Valley’s hometown as nationwide backlash grows - even from ‘Darth Vader’

Amid nationwide privacy concerns over Flock cameras, a Darth Vader impersonator mocked the company at a San Diego council meeting this week

Freedom 250 Grand Prix Live: Starting lineup set for IndyCar race in DC as Trump set to attend

Drivers participating in the 1.7-mile circuit around the nation’s capital did practice laps Saturday afternoon ahead of the qualifying round

Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony's request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet

A Texas judge has denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony in the stabbing death of an athlete at a high school track meet

Iranian hackers carry out unprecedented attack on UK’s power network

The generator was forced to shut down for four days following the cyber attack

What rejoining the EU single market would mean for the UK economy

The prime minister has been urged to bring the UK back into the European Union’s single market. But would it bring economic boosts? Dan Haygarth, Athena Stavrou and Karl Matchett find out.

Another Democratic rising star jibes at Trump over close aide Natalie Harp as her deleted Jan 6 posts revealed

Harp was thrust into the spotlight when Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia alluded to her relationship with the president during a campaign rally

IndyCar Comes to the Nation’s Capital, in photos

Spectators take in the sights and sounds of the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, where a 1.7-mile street circuit winds through some of the nation’s most recognizable landmarks. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns countries against joining US ‘economic D-Day’ after Trump threats

US president Donald Trump accused Tehran of not being ready to make the ‘right deal’

Canadian PM says country ‘at war’ with US on trade and fires back at Trump’s 50% tariffs with retaliatory measures

Carney said the equivalent dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs will focus on sectors such as dairy, steel, household appliances, farming equipment, electronics, and pulp and paper