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Tropical Storm Juliette forms in the Pacific as Fernand churns over open waters in the Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Juliette formed Monday in the Pacific Ocean hundreds of miles from Mexico's Baja California peninsula as Tropical Storm Fernand churned in the Atlantic Ocean. No coastal wa...
Aug 25, 2025
AP freelancer among 4 journalists killed in Israeli strike on hospital in Gaza, health officials say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza killed four journalists on Monday, including a freelancer who worked for The Associated Press, according to health off...
Aug 25, 2025
In the news today: Evacuations continue as N.S. wildfire intensifies
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Evacuations continue as N.S. wildfire intensifies Some who call Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley home are keepin...
Aug 25, 2025
Israeli airstrike on southern Gaza hospital kills 8, health ministry says
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli airstrike hit the fourth floor of southern Gaza's main hospital Monday, killing at least eight people, Gaza's health ministry said. The ministry said the vict...
Aug 25, 2025
Netanyahu says Israel could withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah is disarmed
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he welcomed the Lebanese cabinet's "momentous decision" earlier this month to work towards the disarmament of Hezbollah by the end of 20...
Aug 25, 2025
Border, spy agencies among worst federal workplaces: survey
OTTAWA - Employees at the Canada Border Services Agency and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service are the least likely to recommend their office as a great place to work, a survey of federal publ...
Aug 25, 2025
In Warsaw, Carney expected to advance trade, defence talks with Poland
WARSAW - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Warsaw today and is expected to press for deeper ties with his Polish counterpart. The day will kick off with Carney greeting Canadian Armed Forces soldiers s...
Aug 25, 2025
Pentagon says some Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms. Trump targets more cities
WASHINGTON (AP) - Some National Guard units patrolling the nation's capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms, an escalation of his military deployment that mak...
Aug 24, 2025
Ottawa Pride parade cancelled due to pro-Palestinian protesters
OTTAWA - Ottawa's annual Pride parade was cancelled Sunday after being disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters. A group called Queers for Palestine - Ottawa had organized a rally to coincide with the ...
Aug 24, 2025
Applications now being accepted for 2026-2028 CCDF three-year funding cycle
The City of Red Deer has announced applications are now officially open for the Community Culture Development Fund (CCDF) three-year funding cycle (2026-2028). This means local not-for-profit organiza...
Aug 24, 2025