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world3 hrs ago
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts Across New York and Other States
Smoke from more than 800 Canadian wildfires reached New York and several Midwestern and Northeastern states on Thursday, prompting health advisories and reduced visibility. Officials in multiple states issued alerts and distributed masks while urging residents to limit outdoor ac…
The Independentworld4 hrs ago
Canadian study estimates halving ultra-processed food intake could prevent up to 8,300 cardiovascular deaths but experts caution findings
A study published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine calculated that ultra-processed foods accounted for 43 percent of daily energy intake among Canadian adults in 2015. Researchers linked this consumption to between 10,600 and 17,400 cardiovascular disease deaths in…
ndtv.comsports14 hrs ago
Federal Reserve Beige Book Notes Both Gains and Shortfalls for U.S. Cities Hosting 2026 World Cup
The Federal Reserve released its Beige Book on July 15, 2026, showing tourism gains in World Cup host cities alongside limited broader growth. Canadian visitor levels stayed below historical averages after tariff policies took effect.
globalnews.caworld15 hrs ago
Canadian Wildfires Send Smoke Across Upper Midwest and Northeast
More than 830 wildfires burned in Canada on Wednesday, forcing evacuations and sending smoke into U.S. regions. Unhealthy air quality was recorded from Minnesota to New York City, with additional severe weather reported in Texas and California.
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globalnews.caworld16 hrs ago
Canadian National Railway Crew Escapes Train Car Surrounded by Wildfire Flames
Workers near Armstrong, Ont., got out safely Monday after a train car was surrounded by flames. Canadian National Railway suspended operations and evacuated employees and residents amid nearly 150 wildfires burning across northwestern Ontario.
world1 day ago
Expedition Produces 3D Models of Shackleton and Scott Shipwrecks
A Royal Canadian Geographical Society team used the Alvin submersible to create 3D digital models of the two vessels in the Labrador Sea. The 21-day effort began July 2, 2025, and documented the sites where the ships sank decades after their polar voyages.
koin.compolitics1 day ago
Heat Dome Forecast for Northeast and Midwest Starting Tuesday
A heat dome spanning 1,500 miles will bring temperatures above 100 degrees to multiple cities on Wednesday. More than 110 million people are under heat alerts as smoke from Canadian wildfires moves into the region.
winnipegfreepress.comworld1 day ago
Canadian Pilot Nicholas Dale Dies in Helicopter Crash Fighting Colorado Wildfire
Nicholas Dale, 56, of Sooke, British Columbia, was killed Monday when his helicopter crashed into the Silver Jack reservoir while fighting the Gold Mountain fire. The NTSB is investigating the incident.
newatlas.comworld2 days ago
Case Study Describes Anaplasmosis Patient Who Developed Then Recovered From Myocarditis
A 79-year-old man developed heart inflammation after contracting anaplasmosis, according to a new case study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The report notes the disease's rising incidence in Canada and calls for greater clinical awareness.
winnipegfreepress.comworld4 days ago
Meta to Build First Canadian Data Centre in Alberta, Drawing 970 Megawatts from Grid
Cbc reported that Meta Platforms will build a data centre valued at more than $13 billion northeast of Edmonton. The project includes $60 million in local infrastructure upgrades and power arrangements tied to a new natural gas plant.
croatiaweek.comworld4 days ago
U.S. Authorities Approve Relocation of 28 Beluga Whales from Closed Canadian Park
Federal wildlife officials have cleared the transfer of 28 beluga whales from a shuttered Niagara Falls facility to four U.S. aquariums. Two additional whales are slated for a Spanish facility pending separate approval.
upi.compolitics5 days ago
Canada, U.S. open bridge July 27 after toll deal
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open July 27 after Canada and the United States agreed on toll distribution. The 6.4 billion Canadian-dollar span carries roughly $300 million in daily trade between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics5 days ago
Canadians Raise $461,822 Toward $50 Million Goal to Restore 24 Sussex Drive
More than 2,000 donors have given to the Rideau Hall Foundation campaign as of July 9. The total remains under one percent of the $50 million target.
politics6 days agoUpdated
Canada Seeks Closer Saudi Ties, Will Not Lecture From Afar
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada wants expanded economic ties with Saudi Arabia. He made the comments during the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to the kingdom in 25 years.
news.sky.comworld6 days ago
Mother Delivers Baby While Asleep After Epidural in Canadian Hospital
A 27-year-old mother of three gave birth to her son while sleeping after receiving an epidural during induced labor. The delivery occurred in a Canadian hospital after she tested positive for Group B Streptococcus.
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theverge.combusiness6 days ago
Meta to Begin AI Chip Production in September and Introduce Paid Version of Its Top Model
Meta introduced a paid tier for its Muse Spark 1.1 model and disclosed plans to start AI chip production in September. The moves include a new API for developer fees and a $10 billion Canadian data center investment.
Euronewsbusiness7 days ago
Meta to Build First Canadian AI Data Center in Alberta, Powered by New Natural Gas Plant
Meta will build its largest data center outside the United States in Sturgeon County, Alberta. The project includes a dedicated natural gas power plant and local infrastructure spending. Euronews reported the announcement Wednesday.
Yonhapworld7 days ago
U.S. Navy seeks information from South Korean shipbuilders on destroyer and replenishment ship capacity
Major South Korean shipbuilders have received formal requests for information from the U.S. Navy on their ability to design and build destroyers and medium-sized fleet replenishment ships. The requests follow a bilateral agreement allocating $150 billion for shipbuilding cooperat…
globalnews.capolitics7 days ago
Canadian Company Begins Supplying Drones to Ukraine
A Canadian firm has begun manufacturing and delivering drones to Ukraine. CBC aired a 4-minute-19-second video segment on the production two hours before July 8, 2026.
nypost.comworld8 days ago
First Underwater Images Captured of 1962 Wreck of Shackleton’s Former Ship Quest
An expedition captured initial ROV footage of the wreck at nearly 400 metres depth. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society led the effort after locating the site two years earlier.
Japan Timespolitics8 days ago
NATO Chief Meets Trump at Ankara Summit, Urges Allies to Match U.S. Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara on July 8, 2026. Rutte told reporters the United States remains fully committed to the alliance while calling for equal defense spending by European and Canadi…
business8 days ago
South Korean shipbuilder ends Hamilton training partnership after losing submarine contract
Hanwha Ocean is withdrawing from a planned shipbuilding training hub in Hamilton after Canada selected a German firm to build new navy submarines. The remaining Canadian partners say they will continue the project without the South Korean company.
winnipegfreepress.comworld8 days ago
Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to Leave Full-Time Role at Space Agency
Jeremy Hansen announced Monday he is leaving his full-time position at the Canadian Space Agency. The 50-year-old flew on NASA's Artemis II mission in April. He will continue supporting space work in a new capacity and remain a Royal Canadian Air Force reservist.
Yonhapworld9 days ago
South Korea loses Canadian submarine bid to German firm
A South Korean consortium lost a Canadian submarine procurement contract valued at up to 60 trillion won to a German company. The president expressed disappointment but said the bid demonstrated the country's submarine technology.
globalnews.capolitics9 days ago
Canada Selects German Firm for Patrol Submarine Project
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Germany’s TKMS was chosen over South Korea’s Hanwa Ocean to supply up to 12 diesel-powered submarines. The procurement, expected to reach $100 billion, is Canada’s largest defense acquisition and includes a joint effort with Norw…
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upi.compolitics9 days ago
Canada selects German firm for 12-submarine fleet contract
The Canadian government chose TKMS to build a new fleet of 12 conventionally powered submarines. The multi-billion-dollar deal will replace aging Victoria-class vessels and is intended to increase maritime capabilities.
globalnews.cabusiness9 days ago
Air Canada Halts or Delays Eight Routes to U.S. Cities This Fall
Air Canada will cancel or postpone eight transborder flights starting this fall. The changes follow earlier capacity cuts by Canadian carriers after jet fuel prices rose.
Euronewspolitics10 days ago
NATO leaders to announce record defence spending at Ankara summit
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is set to highlight new spending commitments by European and Canadian governments at this week's summit. The gathering comes as the United States signals reduced military assets available to the alliance.
sportsnet.casports9 days agoUpdated
Canadian Swimmer Sets New Women's 200-Meter Butterfly World Record
Summer McIntosh swam the women's 200-meter butterfly in 2 minutes 1.65 seconds at the Canadian trials in Montreal on July 5. The time established a new world record, surpassing the previous mark of 2:01.81 set in 2009.
New York Postpolitics10 days agoUpdated
U.S. Reallocates Assets from European Command; Europe Increases Defense Spending
NATO leaders gathered in Ankara for their annual summit and reaffirmed collective defense commitments. European and Canadian spending rose 20 percent year-on-year, adding $258 billion over two years. The U.S. continues to restrict certain advanced military assets and AI software…
globalnews.caworld11 days ago
Canadian Police Seize 6,765 Kilograms of Drugs and Chemicals in Richmond Raids
Burnaby RCMP officers recovered 6,765 kilograms of narcotics and fentanyl precursors from five Richmond locations during coordinated searches on April 1, 2026. The operation began after a July 2025 traffic stop and also yielded firearms, cash, and a suspected signal-jamming devic…
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nypost.comworld11 days ago
Canadian Visitor Says July 4 Events Changed View of Ancestors' Loyalty
A 58-year-old Canadian who traced his lineage to British Loyalists said watching New York City's Sail4th 250 events prompted him to reconsider his ancestors' decision to fight for Britain during the American Revolution.
globalnews.cabusiness11 days ago
Canadian Company Begins Engineering Studies at Historic California Gold Mine
Lode Gold Resources Inc. announced Monday that it has started engineering studies at the Fremont Gold Mine in Mariposa County. The site holds an estimated 1.98 million ounces of gold valued at roughly $8.21 billion based on July 2026 prices. Only about 8 percent of the deposit ha…
flipboard.comworld13 days ago
Twelve Top U.S. Colleges Expand All-Gender Campus Facilities
Twelve universities including Columbia are increasing all-gender restrooms and locker rooms. Critics cite Title IX concerns and safety data from a Canadian study. The Supreme Court recently upheld limits on biological males in girls' sports.
benzinga.comfinance13 days ago
Alberta and Ottawa Approve New Oil Pipeline to Pacific Coast
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new pipeline that will carry Canadian crude to southwestern British Columbia. The project aims to increase access for Canadian producers to Asian markets.
moneysense.caworld13 days ago
Canada Advances Plan for New Oil Export Route to Asia
Canadian officials moved Thursday to develop a new export corridor that would carry crude oil from domestic reserves to Asian buyers. The step opens a potential alternative to existing Pacific shipping lanes.
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enr.comfinance13 days ago
Canada Plans to Triple LNG Output Over Next Decade
Canadian officials announced plans to speed approvals for new liquefied natural gas projects. The federal government will keep the existing north-coast tanker ban in place. British Columbia stated it lacks constitutional authority to block an Alberta pipeline but does not support…
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globalnews.caworld13 days ago
11-Year-Old Ontario Boy Dies of Rabies After Bat Encounter at Cottage
An 11-year-old boy died from rabies 17 days after hospital admission following a 2024 encounter with a bat in northern Ontario. The case report, published July 2 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, details the sequence from initial contact to fatal outcome.
Science Newsscience13 days ago
Study Finds Elk Involved in Most Aggressive Wildlife Encounters in Canadian Parks
Researchers examined nearly 3,000 aggressive wildlife incidents recorded in Canadian national parks between 2010 and 2023. Elk accounted for 62 percent of incidents, with the highest share occurring at campgrounds.
globalnews.catechnology14 days ago
Vancouver Police Sergeant Receives Experimental Neuralink Brain Implant in Toronto Trial
Lee Marten underwent the procedure on May 20 at Toronto Western Hospital. He is the 26th person worldwide and the first Canadian with ALS to receive the device.
forbes.comfinance15 days ago
Geomagnetic Storm Forecast for July 1-3
NOAA forecasts a G1, G2 or G3 geomagnetic storm from July 1-3 as a coronal mass ejection arrives. Aurora may be visible on the northern horizon in states near the Canadian border.
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jns.orgworld15 days ago
Heritage Minister Questions Wording in Palestinian Exhibit at Canadian Museum
Federal Heritage Minister Marc Miller said the new exhibit on Palestinian displacement should have identified Hamas as a terrorist organization. NDP Leader Avi Lewis accused Miller of breaking a promise against intervening in museum curation.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports15 days ago
CFL bars quarterback Brendan Sorsby from league this season
The Canadian Football League stated Friday that it will not register a contract for quarterback Brendan Sorsby or allow any team to add him to its negotiation list for the upcoming season. The decision follows the NFL's earlier choice not to hold a supplemental draft for the play…
winnipegfreepress.comworld16 days ago
Canadian Museum for Human Rights Opens Nakba Exhibit
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights opened an exhibit on the Nakba after weeks of objections from Jewish groups. The display presents the Palestinian narrative of displacement at Israel's founding.
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en.antaranews.compolitics16 days ago
Heritage Minister Says Palestinian Exhibit at Human Rights Museum Should Be Updated
Heritage Minister Marc Miller stated Monday that the Canadian Museum for Human Rights should revise its new exhibit on displaced Palestinians. He cited the absence of certain historical details and called for changes to the display that opened Saturday.
winnipegfreepress.comworld16 days ago
Ontario Boy Dies of Rabies After Bat Contact at Cottage in 2024
An 11-year-old boy died of rabies nearly three weeks after a bat landed on his face at a northern Ontario cottage during summer 2024. A case report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal details the incident and urges immediate medical care after any bat contact.
insightsonindia.comworld17 days ago
Chinese dissident reaches Canada after dinghy escape via South Korea
Dong Guangping arrived in Toronto last week after a roughly 40-hour sea journey from China. He had been detained in South Korea before Canadian authorities accepted his resettlement.
marijuanastocks.comworld17 days ago
NDLEA Seizes 4,959 kg of Canadian Cannabis at Lagos Port
Nigerian drug agency officers recovered 4,959 kilograms of cannabis valued at N12.397 billion during a joint inspection at Apapa Port on June 23. In a separate case, a 38-year-old businesswoman was arrested at Lagos airport with 7.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in her luggage.
ZeroHedgefinance17 days ago
United States and Canada Each Announce Plans to Build Ten New Nuclear Reactors
The United States and Canada have each unveiled plans to construct ten new nuclear reactors. The moves include U.S. federal loans requiring utility contributions and a Canadian goal to double grid capacity by 2050. They follow a decade in which China added 34 gigawatts of nuclear…
Forbessports18 days ago
Toronto Blue Jays Release 24-Year-Old Outfielder Matt Scannell
The Toronto Blue Jays released outfielder Matt Scannell from their High-A affiliate, the Vancouver Canadians. The 24-year-old joined the organization less than a year ago after starring at Princeton University and Wake Forest. Forbes reported the transaction.
japantimes.co.jpai18 days ago
Canada Sends Business Delegation to Japan as Trade Diversification Push Continues
Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu led the mission and spoke in Tokyo on June 25. Ottawa seeks to double non-U.S. exports by 2035.
Washington Examinerpolitics19 days ago
Canadian Prime Minister Launches Contest to Restore Official Residence
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a national design competition to restore 24 Sussex Drive. The residence has remained vacant since 2015 due to disrepair. The winning firm will be selected by July 2027.
forbes.comfinance20 days ago
Bank of Canada Report Notes Cost of Living and Housing Concerns Alongside Support for 2% Inflation Target
A Bank of Canada report found Canadians in visited communities expressed worry over living costs and called for housing action. It recorded support for the 2% inflation target alongside reduced trust in official data.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports20 days ago
Bianca Andreescu Advances to Wimbledon Main Draw With Qualifying Win
The Canadian defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Thursday in Roehampton. Andreescu is the only Canadian to reach the main draw after Katherine Sebov fell in her final qualifying match.
thehindu.compolitics20 days ago
Pennsylvania governor meets Canadian prime minister in June
A Pennsylvania governor met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in June for about 30 to 40 minutes. The meeting focused on trade and Canadian sovereignty. Several other Democratic figures have also met with Carney this year.
The Guardianpolitics21 days ago
Scottish Fans Visit Boston, Knicks Win NBA Title, Buffalo Crowd Sings Canadian Anthem
Scottish supporters marched through Boston during a World Cup visit. The New York Knicks championship and a Buffalo hockey game also produced shared moments among fans.
winnipegfreepress.comworld20 days agoUpdated
Canadian Defence Minister Discusses Possible GCAP Fighter Partnership With Japan
David McGuinty met Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in Tokyo on June 24 and reviewed the Global Combat Air Program. He called the project promising and said he would bring details back for further Canadian review.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld21 days ago
Canadian Military Police Retained 595 of 879 Sexual Offence Cases Since 2021
Military police kept most files despite a 2021 government commitment to transfer them to civilian authorities. The practice continued until a new law takes effect in August.
pakistantoday.com.pksports21 days ago
Qatar Player Receives Five-Match Ban After Tackle Breaks Canadian Midfielder's Leg
Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo was issued a straight red card and later a five-match suspension for a tackle that fractured Canada midfielder Ismael Kone's left tibia and fibula. The incident occurred during Canada's 6-0 group-stage win in Vancouver. FIFA's disciplinary committee…
foxnews.comsports21 days ago
Qatar Midfielder Madibo Receives Five-Match Ban After Challenge That Broke Canadian Player Kone's Leg
The BBC reported FIFA's disciplinary committee imposed the suspension for serious foul play during last Thursday's match. Kone suffered a broken leg requiring surgery and will miss the rest of the tournament.