Newfoundland firefighting efforts push on as New Brunswick bans woods activities

Open this photo in gallery: Forest fires have closed roads and caused mandatory evacuations from several Avalon Peninsula communities along Conception Bay in north Newfoundland.Paul Daly/The Canadian Press Firefighters battling out-of-control wildfires... Read more »

Israel faces growing global condemnation over military expansion in Gaza

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — International condemnation grew Saturday over Israel’s decision for a military takeover of Gaza City, while little appeared to change immediately on the ground in the territory... Read more »

Pay hike for military members ‘long overdue,’ says expert

OTTAWA — The federal government’s decision to boost entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces members is being praised by expert observers as long overdue. On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said his... Read more »

Here are laws, resources and other information to keep in mind

As Ontario continues to see a jump in drownings on our lakes and rivers, OPP officers and other experts are reinforcing the need to take precautions before heading out. “It’s very sad.... Read more »

Alberta government appeals temporary injunction of transgender health care law

Open this photo in gallery: The law bans doctors from providing treatment such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to those under 16.JASON FRANSON/The Canadian Press Alberta is appealing a temporary injunction... Read more »

Manitoba Museum CEO glad Bay charter found a home: ‘We didn’t have the means’

Open this photo in gallery: The 1670 royal charter signed by King Charles II establishing Hudson’s Bay is going to the Canadian Museum of History pending court approval.HO/The Canadian Press The Manitoba... Read more »

What to know about past meetings between Putin and his American counterparts

Bilateral meetings between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterparts were a regular occurrence early in his tenure. But as tensions mounted between Moscow and the West following the illegal annexation... Read more »

Nova Scotia bans most summertime activities in wooded areas to prevent wildfires

Open this photo in gallery: A barrier is placed across the Chain of Lakes Trail in Halifax on Thursday after the Nova Scotia government announced it was banning access to wooded areas... Read more »

After some Toronto supervised drug-use sites forced to close, remaining services shoulder the fallout

Open this photo in gallery: Jason Stutz is a staff member at Toronto’s Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site, which launched a Charter challenge to keep supervised drug-use sites open.Chris Young/The Canadian Press... Read more »

Ottawa upholds CRTC’s wholesale internet rules, says they will foster competition

Open this photo in gallery: Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says in a statement the CRTC’s ruling ‘will immediately allow for more competition on existing networks for high-speed internet services across the country.’Nathan... Read more »