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Motorcyclist killed in highway crash with SUV in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD - A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash in Abbotsford, B.C. The crash happened in the early morning in the northbound lanes of Highway 11 near Townshipline Road. Police say the crash in...
Jul 31, 2025
Canadian aid pallets part of Gaza airdrop after Israel loosens restrictions
OTTAWA - Canadian aid is being airdropped into Gaza a day after Ottawa announced its intention to recognize Palestinian statehood. Israel has slightly loosened its tight restrictions on food and medic...
Jul 31, 2025
Lion Electric will not respect warranties on school buses sold in United States
MONTREAL - Quebec vehicle-maker Lion Electric will no longer honour warranties on school buses sold in the United States. The court-appointed monitor overseeing the company's restructuring sent a lett...
Jul 31, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays acquire former Cy Young-winning pitcher Shane Bieber from Cleveland
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have made a splash on MLB trade deadline day, acquiring right-hander Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland receives minor-league pitcher Khal Stephen, ra...
Jul 31, 2025
Trump lowers expectations of trade deal with Canada as tariff deadline looms
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump is dampening expectations of a deal with Canada materializing at the last minute as his tariff deadline looms. In a post on social media, the president says it...
Jul 31, 2025
Supreme Court won't hear case of Ontario man who fatally shot Indigenous man
The case of an Ontario man found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of an Indigenous man has come to a close after Canada's top court declined to hear it. The Supreme Court of Canada has rej...
Jul 31, 2025
COLLINS: Will we let Trump win?
"I WOULDN'T TRUST DONALD TRUMP as far as I can throw him." And those words from Ontario Premier Doug Ford were never more accurate.While we are trying to hold on against increasing pressure, Trump is ...
Jul 31, 2025
Swedish man convicted for his role in 2015 killing of a Jordanian pilot by the Islamic State group
STOCKHOLM (AP) - A Swedish man was convicted and sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for his role in the 2015 killing of a Jordanian pilot by the Islamic State militant group, Swedish media report...
Jul 31, 2025
Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down after investigations and protests
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) - Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas stepped down on Thursday following investigations into his business dealings that prompted protests in the Baltic country 's capit...
Jul 31, 2025
In the news today: Auto industry braces for tariffs, Ottawa to recognize Palestine
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Auto industry looking for tariff exemptions Automotive industry leaders are hoping to see exemptions for vehic...
Jul 31, 2025
