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Lips are sealed on Netflix’s plans for filming on Prince Edward Island, but it's starting to look like this summer in the province will be different.

Two men have been found guilty of murdering Quebec entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominique Marchand in Dominica, according to Radio-Canada. In December, 2023, the couple was found dead in a burnt-out car in the Caribbean country where they had lived since 1997.

After Hamilton neighbourhoods were blanketed by an unknown black substance in early July, Ontario's official opposition is calling on the government to share what it knows about the recurring issue.

Police Chief Shon Barnes told a news conference that the weapon was a 9 mm gun from Polymer80 — a now-defunct company that was once a leading manufacturer of ghost gun parts.

Albertans located west and north of Edmonton are being warned about the possibility of a tornado Tuesday afternoon; city residents advised to be ready for a severe thunderstorm.

A Canadian intern accused of spying at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium has been denied bail and will remain in custody. Belgian prosecutors allege she spied for a third country and was part of a criminal organization.

The billionaire CEO of one of Canada's largest companies has come under fire for seeming to endorse stripping voting rights from some and giving more votes to the ultra wealthy. Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke replied positively to a post on X suggesting a system of "weighted voting proportional to the amount of income tax you pay," from no votes for people who don't pay income tax to five votes for anyone paying $500,000 or more.

It appears the White House isn't done with Katy Perry.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to create a $20 billion US company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA.

The federal government is lifting a limit on how many Canadians can apply online to renew their passports, Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced on Tuesday.

No injuries were reported, but the business was damaged and police found evidence of gunfire, they said.

TLN president Aldo Di Felice says he's met with Toronto's mayor to ensure the street festival will continue after the Hillcrest Village BIA voted to "discontinue its sponsorship."

The latest Elections Ontario figures show donors have contributed $350,058 to the Bains campaign, putting him ahead of Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Lee Fairclough in second place with $258,234.

Blasting Ottawa for listening to 'a small fringe group in Toronto,' Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria insists the project 'makes sense.'

The city said its sale rate of 44 per cent for VIP tickets to the World Cup watch party generated $5 million, but it's not clear how much the cash strapped municipality will get to keep.

The streaming service will also carry select Stanley Cup playoff series, including two first-round series and one second-round matchup annually, under the deal announced Tuesday.

Ding Ping Wang was sitting inside his parked car when an unknown man fatally shot him in November 2022.

Twelve victims were discovered in the investigation dubbed Project Troubadour — the largest in Halton police's history — after a "strong and brave woman" came forward to police last year.

The future of Billy Bishop airport will be up for debate at this week's council meeting.

Business groups are frustrated the airport expansion isn't moving forward, calling the move a missed opportunity to aid the ailing airport.

Days-long hacking spree compromised customer at New York-based Modal Labs along with AI firm Hugging Face

U.S. President Donald Trump joined foreign leaders, lawmakers and others at a memorial service for Senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday at Washington National Cathedral.

Graham was among Kyiv’s most influential and outspoken allies in Congress in its four-year-old war against Russia

Two leaders discuss ways for Ukraine to produce its own powerful weapons and ‘other ideas that could help’ in its ongoing war

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged residents in Kumamoto Prefecture to evacuate and stay vigilant after an earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday.

Drones damaged at least seven Wildberries warehouses, destroying around 10-per-cent of the company’s storage capacity

On Friday, the U.S. imposed higher tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies, including China, saying they had failed to effectively enforce a ban on goods produced with forced labour

It’s the start of two days of services, with burial Wednesday in his home state of South Carolina

Volunteers who are joining the fight against wildfires in Ávila, west of Madrid, express their anger over lack of assistance from authorities as they fight to save the the city and area west of Madrid. The fire has become Spain’s largest on record, scorching more than 500 square kilometres, the government said.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, snarling travel and triggering evacuation orders and warnings for aftershocks.

Following a closed-door hearing Tuesday, the Belgian federal prosecutor's office said the suspect would continue to be held in pretrial detention.

Iran has vowed to respond to Saturday's attack, which Ukraine claimed was targeting a vessel that was allegedly carrying military equipment between Iran and Russia.

France may never have seen an evacuation on this scale in peacetime, as it is “very likely” to be the largest civilian evacuation operation ever carried out in the country.

The surprise move during a U.N. Security Council meeting on Ukraine followed U.S. opposition to giving U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk another four-year term.

The report also explores other human rights issues, including a deadly crackdown on protests in western Afghanistan over restrictions on women’s clothing.

The UN official overseeing water and sanitation in Gaza is praising Canada's support for Palestinians but warns that some of its aid money is being squandered by Israel's actions.

An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.

The report by Canada's threat assessment agency highlights the risks posed by veterans of the terror group.

Officials will look into whether the suspect arrested on espionage charges in Belgium has done any work for agencies in Canada, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said.

A judge set a detention hearing for Aug. 13 to determine whether the Tates should stay in jail or be released during what could be a monthslong extradition process.

The political evolution of Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina senator, both captivated and confused many of his old friends but reflected the changing order in the nation’s capital.

President Trump paid E. Jean Carroll more than $5 million from a 2023 lawsuit, but he is now asking the court to overturn a much larger award that a jury ordered him to pay in 2024 for defaming her.

Federal agents are arresting spouses of Americans, tech workers and others whose visas have expired, including many who have active applications to stay in the country.

In an interview, Meta’s chief executive took aim at Anthropic and OpenAI, which have pushed to tightly control A.I. development, and said he supported “more openness.”

As Silicon Valley debates how artificial intelligence software should be created, “open weights” have been a major part of the discussions. Here’s what to know.

A law firm hired by Interlochen, the arts school and camp, to look into alumni complaints of sexual abuse fielded dozens of disturbing accounts, primarily from decades ago.

After disclosing that thousands of ineligible people were added to the voter rolls, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is trying to bring accountability while resisting President Trump’s narrative.

Gov. Andy Beshear called on Senator McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June, to prove his capacity to serve, or resign.

I didn’t want to have to depend on a weather app to know when the storms are coming.

Federal prosecutors charged a man returning to the United States with obstruction because he gave them a passcode that erased his smartphone during a customs search.

West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose Tuesday night after Centcom said that American forces blocked an attack from Iran.

SK Hynix announces second quarter earnings on Wednesday

Ford cited operational improvements, resilient vehicle pricing and a high sales mix of profitable products for its performance and the improved guidance. 

Traders are awaiting the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision this week.

Semiconductor stocks fell on Tuesday, extending a rout in chipmakers after another weak session on Wall Street.

The jockeying between Apple and Nvidia reflects a debate about the future of AI that has preoccupied investors this summer.

UPS beat Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year guidance in its second-quarter earnings report Tuesday.

At the Fed’s July meeting, the new chairman will reveal how he weighs energy shocks, AI-driven price pressure, the task forces and pressure from Trump.

It's been a rough month for Elon Musk, if there is such a thing for the world's richest man.

The letter is part of the commission’s public comment period for the first draft of its proposed rule on regulating prediction markets.

There are reports of at least one fatality after the 7.1-magnitude quake on the island of Kyushu. Nearly 50,000 homes were left without power.

Alcohol has been a fixture of professional and social life in China for decades, but a new generation is resisting pressure to drink excessively — or at all.

Moscow is coming under increasing pressure over Kyiv’s relentless drone strikes. Ukraine’s president is due to meet in Washington with President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is crucial to trade.

The meeting at a British naval base where Ukrainian military personnel are being trained highlighted ongoing support for Kyiv against Russia.

The president says Operation Southern Spear has virtually ended drug trafficking by sea. Pentagon and DEA analysts have concluded otherwise.

Torrential rain causes chaos at the athletics in the Commonwealth Games, but England's Amy Hunt produces one of a number of impressive performances.

Former Hearts forward Ryan Stevenson delivers a scathing verdict as Wouter Vrancken's reign begins with a chastening Champions League elimination.

The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.

The two leaders were in Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of Israel and advocate for US aid to Ukraine.

Gymnast Ruby Evans goes from despair to gold in Glasgow after glory in the floor final at the Commonwealth Games.

Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club and is keen to join Premier League rivals Tottenham.

Lucy Ness says "I hope my baby's remains are with someone who loves them like I loved these".

Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

Some parents on benefits lose income if their children take on apprenticeships.

Zinedine Zidane says he waited for the France job, but what will he bring to the role after after five years out of management?

Ofcom said the figures underlined the ‘growing challenges’ faced by traditional broadcasters from global streaming platforms and online video services

Security footage showed Lenita Joy Moreno allegedly stealing lighters from Ace Hardware store while shopping for wedding decor

Mary Davidson Smith received 105 cards for her 105th birthday – including from King Charles

More than 10,000 of the unsafe adaptors may have already been sold to UK shoppers

All 14 devices bought by Electrical Safety First from Ali Express, eBay, Amazon Marketplace and TikTok Shop failed basic safety tests.

Netflix is now the first choice for 26% of viewers when looking for something to watch – with the BBC at 25%, according to an Ofcom report.

The haul is part of Operation CeCe, a joint initiative between National Trading Standards and HM Revenue and Customs

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said the new Government will be squeezed by more persistent inflation.

Leading economic think tank warns there is ‘no capacity’ to borrow more with inflation set to go higher than expected, growth set to plummet and a massive squeeze on spending

White House officials, including Stephen Miller, reportedly pressured the Department of Homeland Security to boost the numbers