Category Archives: Canada
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 8:45 a.m. Canada faces Switzerland in Vancouver this afternoon with first place in Group B on the line, but much of th...
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Health Canada approves weight-loss drug for sleep apnea in patients with obesity
TORONTO - Health Canada has approved weight-loss drug Zepbound for treating obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. The department confirmed that the authorization granted on June 11 makes Zep...
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In the news today: Major projects, a look at police deaths, World Cup economic boost?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Ottawa set to announce first national interest projects in territories: sources Ottawa is expected to announc...
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Some Fête nationale celebrations cancelled after deadly Montreal shooting
MONTREAL - Some of the pomp and circumstance of Saint-Jean Baptiste Day will be subdued today as a Montreal neighbourhood grieves three people killed this week in a horrific shooting. The Cte-des-Neig...
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Ottawa set to announce first national interest projects in territories: sources
YELLOWKNIFE - Ottawa is expected to announce today that it will begin the process of designating two key Arctic road infrastructure projects as in the national interest. Three federal and territorial ...
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Policing safer now than in previous decades despite recent officer deaths: expert
After three police officers in Canada were killed over the past two weeks, a criminology expert says the number of on-duty cop fatalities this year remains within historical levels, with data showing ...
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Fans to honour Koné ahead of Canada-Switzerland match in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Canada fans will honour injured midfielder Ismal Kon ahead of today's crucial World Cup match against Switzerland at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, where captain Alphonso Davies is expecte...
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Funeral today for Toronto constable fatally shot during police raid
TORONTO - Mourners are expected to gather today to honour a Toronto constable who was fatally shot during a police raid earlier this month. A procession for Const. Marc Pinizzotto is set to begin at 1...
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Chaste and obedient: Quebecer goes to priesthood as hopes of religious revival stir
MONTREAL - Jeremy-Marie Joly says his family and friends were shocked when he told them he was abandoning engineering studies to become a priest. Sports was more important than religion in his family ...
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Despite being banned in stadiums, colourful smoke bombs ignite soccer fan culture
As thousands of Canadian soccer fans marched towards the World Cup stadium in Vancouver ahead of the team's match against Qatar last week, the air around them took on a distinctly festive colour. Thic...
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