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CBC.ca
This tiny township in Ontario almost shut down services last year. So far, no one's running for council
Two people who had filed to run in Fauquier-Strickland for the Oct. 26 Ontario municipal election have withdrawn, leaving the township northeast of Timmins with no candidates. The deadline to sign up has been extended. Here's what could happen if no one steps up to run.
CIA director John Ratcliffe meets with Russian officials in Moscow, reports say
John Ratcliffe, director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the U.S., travelled to Moscow on Tuesday for meetings with Russian officials, U.S. media outlets reported, citing unnamed sources.
Loblaw backtracks on dropping country-of-origin produce labels after customer backlash
Loblaw has reversed course on its decision earlier this month to drop country-of-origin labeling on produce signs in its stores in most provinces, following customer backlash.
Canada's big banks are shrugging off Trump's trade war
Top executives at the Bank of Montreal and Scotiabank separately referred to the Canada-U.S. trade situation as "manageable" on Tuesday.
Australia bans fully AI-made songs from charts after Madonna cover goes viral
It became one of the most played tracks on Australian radio last month. But now, a cover of Madonna’s hit Like a Prayer stands to be banned from official charts, thanks to new rules set by the country’s music industry.
Dolly Parton, one of country music's greatest legends, dead at 80
Dolly Parton, the country music star beloved for her music and philanthropy, has died, her family said in a statement.
New cast members announced for Heated Rivalry Season 2
The latest pair to join the cast are Canadian Daniel Diemer and Welsh actor Shaheen Jafargholi.
PWHL not for sale as co-founder Mark Walter is investigated
Stan Kasten, a member of the PWHL's advisory board, confirmed the governance of the 12-team league would remain stable even as co-founder Mark Walter appears to be selling off pieces of his sports empire amid U.S. federal investigations into loans between his insurance companies and businesses with ties to Walter.
Montreal Victoire reunited with Walter Cup after it went missing
The Montreal Victoire's missing Walter Cup championship trophy has been found after being lost during shipment, the Professional Women's Hockey League announced Monday.
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Toronto Star
Dolly Parton was an inspiration, and now Ontario performers are paying tribute: 'You have to lead from the heart'
From drag stages to touring shows, local impersonators reflect on how the Queen of Country inspired them on and off stage.
Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford distances himself from small-business advocate over online posts
Brad Bradford distanced himself Tuesday from Catherine Swift over Islamophobic posts she authored.
Canada will be without its NBA stars at this week's FIBA World Cup qualifier. That's actually a good thing
Canada will field just three NBA players in games in Panama City and Quebec over the next week, but it's a testament to how deep the talent pool is for the maple leaf.
Canadian counter-tariffs target $27.6 billion in U.S. imports
Canada is doubling the tariffs on American steel and aluminum as part of a $27.6-billion counterpunch to Donald Trump’s latest round of trade duties.
Doug Ford's pollster donates to Liberal leadership hopeful
Nick Kouvalis donated $3,425 to Eric Lombardi, who went after Conservative MP Jamil Jivani for slagging Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney over the breakdown in trade talks with the United States.
Shaw Festival announces 11 shows for 2027 season, including two musicals and a Stoppard satire
The company's 65th season will be the first in its history to feature a pair of musicals running concurrently.
What did Dolly Parton mean to you? Share your tributes for the late, legendary country music star with us
Dolly Parton left an unmatched legacy. Share your favourite memories and tributes with us.
Two Toronto venues bearing the Rogers name leaves some concert-goers scrambling: 'Incredibly confusing, frustrating'
Two venues, both bearing the name of one of the largest telecommunications companies in Canada, often hosting concerts on the same dates, are causing confusion among Toronto-bound music fans.
Doug Ford says 'it got a little personal' between him and Donald Trump
The premier says it's time to turn down the temperature and "get back to the table" to negotiate a fair trade deal between Canada and the United States.
Canadians can't see the rejected U.S. trade deal. Here's why
Pierre Poilievre has called on the government to "release the proposed text" so that Canadians can see the American demands that prompted the breakdown in negotiations.
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Globe and Mail
CIA chief travels to Moscow for talks with Russian officials, U.S. media reports
The media outlets, which cited unnamed sources, did not say whom CIA Director John Ratcliffe was meeting or what the talks are expected to cover
Prominent Sikh separatist says RCMP, FBI have warned him of new threat on his life
The new threat comes as a man from India awaits sentencing in Manhattan federal court for plotting in 2023 to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a dual U.S.-Canadian citizen
'We'll always call it Lake Ontario,' Joly says
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said on Tuesday that Canada would 'always call it Lake Ontario,' responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that it be renamed 'Lake America.'
Country music icon Dolly Parton, one of the best-selling female artists of all time, has died
For nearly six decades, she captured the public’s imagination with her charisma and heartfelt lyrics and helped introduced country music to international audiences
Whether it’s Iran or Canada, for Trump, the result is the same
Stunning break in trade negotiations grafts U.S. President’s Middle Eastern frustration onto a North American landscape
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on $27.6-billion worth of U.S. goods
Canada on Tuesday announced retaliatory tariffs on $27.6-billion worth of United States goods, matching dollar-for-dollar new duties imposed by Washington, and unveiled financial support for Canadian businesses and workers caught in the escalating trade war.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri begins testimony at Meta child social media addiction trial
Lawsuit by 29 U.S. states is the biggest legal test yet of social media’s effects on young users, experts say
Ford lowers temperature in CNN appearance after heated exchange with Trump
Ontario Premier calls for ‘fair deal’ while Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario
U.S. consumer confidence hits lowest level in seven months as gas prices remain elevated
In late 2024 and early 2025, the consumer confidence index readings were consistently above 100
Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to overturn conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein
Maxwell filed a habeas petition last December seeking to set aside her conviction and free her from a 20-year prison sentence
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Global News
From Amsterdam to Canada: Where efforts to identify ‘Lucky’ stand
Amsterdam police are still searching for the identity of the man named 'Lucky' after Vancouver police confirmed he was not missing from the province.
U.S. seeks to make Iran an ‘economic outcast’ with new sanctions, pressure
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned every country that does business with the Islamic Republic to sever those financial ties or face retaliation from the United States.
Mystery man ‘Lucky’ found in Amsterdam is not missing person from B.C.: police
Police in Amsterdam and Vancouver say fingerprints confirm Amsterdam's mystery man "Lucky" is not John Russell Kenny, who went missing in Vancouver in 1994.
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.
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New York Times
Dolly Parton Died After Brief Battle With Cancer
Parton had recently canceled a Las Vegas residency because of health issues. A spokesman said she was admitted to a cancer center in Nashville on Friday.
Trump Administration Sends Saudi Nuclear Deal to Congress for Review
The prospect that the kingdom could enrich uranium has drawn opposition from Democrats and revived concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.
Dolly Parton’s Death Hits Home for Tennesseans: ‘She Was One of Us’
The country music star kept her home state at the forefront of her music and work. “She aspired Tennesseans to be better,” one resident said.
N.Y.C. Officials Defend Second-Home Tax Rollout and Move to Ease Worries
Mamdani administration officials said they had used new data to shrink the pool of properties potentially subject to the tax and extended the deadline for homeowners to prove city residency.
Everton Blair Jr. Wins Race to Fill David Scott’s House Seat in Georgia
Everton Blair Jr. will serve until January in the seat long held by Mr. Scott, who died in April. Mr. Blair is not competing in the general election for the next full term in the deep-blue district.
Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80
Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
What Dolly Parton Told Me
Trailing Dolly Parton around the world, I witnessed so many small moments in which she’d gracefully own her power without the slightest hint of fight.
Trump’s Efforts to Sow Election Doubts Get Boost from Initial Court Order
A preliminary Supreme Court ruling could leave voters confused about casting ballots by mail, even as President Trump’s executive order is being litigated in the lower courts, experts said.
Supreme Court Ruling on Mail-in Voting Could Add to Election Confusion
The limits on mail-in voting may not go into effect by November, with a multistate lawsuit expected this week. But some states and experts warned about further voter confusion.
At Trump’s IndyCar Race, a V.I.P. Invitation Became a Diplomatic Snub
Foreign ambassadors were promised free food and drinks, misting fans and shaded seats during the event. Then some of them were uninvited.
CNBC
Sen. Darline Graham, Trump's pick for South Carolina Senate, wins GOP primary
Sen. Darline Graham on Tuesday defeated Rep. Ralph Norman, winning the GOP nomination for a South Carolina Senate seat.
CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. is flexing its economic power — drawing retaliation
Washington has launched an economic offensive against Iran and Canada — the two countries one would normally not lump together.
Amazon service Bezos once called 'artificial artificial intelligence' is shutting down
Mechanical Turk launched in 2005 as a way to farm out tasks that are easy for humans to complete but too challenging for computers.
From military alliance to economic partnership: How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties
Trump last Sunday instructed the Pentagon to cut military drills because they were "costly" and send "inappropriate and hostile" signals to North Korea.
SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana
SpaceX plans to establish its Starbase, LA in Vermilion Parish, which will "support thousands of launches annually."
Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods
Canadian trade negotiators left the U.S. last week after failing to clinch a trade deal that would stop President Donald Trump's new tariffs from taking effect.
OpenAI data center chief Chris Malone is out, the latest in a string of executive exits
An OpenAI spokesperson said the company "recently reorganized our infrastructure organization to support the scale and pace of our work."
Iran and Oman discuss joint shipping route in Strait of Hormuz and mine clearing mission
Iran and Oman on Tuesday discussed a proposal to establish a jointly managed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.
Dick's Sporting Goods stock falls 30% as retailer misses expectations, cites 'challenging' footwear market
Dick's Sporting Goods reported fiscal second-quarter earnings on Tuesday that missed Wall Street expectations amid what it called a "challenging" environment.
Oil drops more than 3% as U.S. shifts to economic pressure on Iran, easing fears of renewed war
Investors shrugged off the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.
Washington Post
CIA director makes rare, unannounced visit to Moscow
The trip came as Ukrainian forces have stepped up attacks deep inside Russia, including in the capital.
The U.S. and Canada are in a trade war. China aims to win it.
Beijing, seeking an advantage, casts itself as a global champion of free trade.
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products as trade war deepens
Canada announced new tariffs of up to 50 percent on hundreds of American goods in retaliation for U.S. tariffs that took effect last week. Starting Sept. 8, Canada will double tariffs on American steel and aluminum to 50 percent and impose tariffs on around 700 other products.
The U.S. is escalating its economic war on Iran. Here’s what that means.
Iran’s top trade partners include China, Iraq, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. But the Trump administration has not said who new sanctions would target, or how so.
Trump says U.S. could rename Lake Ontario as Lake America amid Canada trade war
The president cited his tariff fight in a social media post, saying the United States doesn’t expect to be “doing much business with Ontario any longer.”
As U.S.-Canada tensions escalate, Republicans could face political consequences
The threat of higher prices for gas, cars, hockey sticks and more gave fresh life to Democratic arguments that the president is destabilizing the economy.
Canada’s Carney makes rare show of open defiance against Trump
The Canadian prime minister has said his government will match U.S. tariffs "dollar for dollar."
Bessent unveils sweeping new Iran sanctions but delays toughest blow
The treasury secretary said Trump is contacting other world leaders to demand their support for the “economic asphyxiation” of the Iranian regime but he declined to say which countries and gave no deadline for action.
What’s happening between the U.S. and Canada
And what it could mean for the American economy.
U.S. withdraws from military exercises with South Korea set for next month
The move comes as the Iran war strains U.S. military resources in Asia.
BBC
Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney lead tributes to Dolly Parton
The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon.
As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.
How Dolly Parton told her story through six iconic songs
A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.
A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
O'Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team have a "million miles to go" after defeat in Austria.
Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
Why Pride is facing a backlash - from inside and outside the LGBT community
Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes
Yellow warnings in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK
Torrential downpours will affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks
Back to school: How to save on uniform costs
From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.
The Independent
How a Chinese film shot in dialect is finding a global audience
"Dear You," a film shot in a southern Chinese dialect, has become a hit in China
Father and sons keep a traditional charcoal craft alive, in photos
Mehmet Durak and his two sons work together at a family-run charcoal production site in the forests of Turkey’s Kocaeli province. There, they tend earthen kilns as hardwood slowly turns into charcoal.
San Diego Padres minor league coach released after ICE detention
Oswaldo Pirela, who works as a catching coordinator, returned home to his relatives on Monday
Police arrest a California man after finding a guillotine near the US Capitol
United States Capitol Police have arrested a California man with what they said was a guillotine in the bed of a pickup truck parked near the U.S. Capitol complex
From Los Angeles to Nashville, fans remember Dolly Parton, in photos
Fans across the country are mourning Dolly Parton, gathering at makeshift memorials and other places to celebrate the beloved singer, songwriter and philanthropist who died Tuesday in Nashville at 80.
Polymarket has favorites for Time’s Person of the Year. They are all Trump foes
The president has won the honor twice before, but the third nod might not come anytime soon
Another witness ordered released after a fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent in Texas
A federal judge has ordered the release of a second witness to the fatal shooting of a Mexican man by immigration officers in Houston
Iran-US war latest: Tehran and Oman edge towards Strait of Hormuz agreement as Trump threatens new strikes on nuclear site
‘We are watching every square inch of the Strait,’ Trump says as he claims all mines in the waterway have been destroyed
Brexit skills crisis puts Burnham’s council house building pledge under threat
Exclusive: A lack of skilled workers and the impact of millions not being able to work here since Brexit means more than 200,000 EU workers have left the industry
Target faces renewed backlash after stocking Halloween costume with ‘minstrel show features’
Target has pulled a children's Halloween costume after backlash over its resemblance to racist minstrel caricatures
