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Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios, Dubai chocolate likely to expand, PHAC says
TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says it expects to report more salmonella cases linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products in the coming months, adding to th...
Aug 6, 2025
Canada pushing to include Indigenous rights in United Nations plastics treaty
OTTAWA - Canada is pushing to bring language recognizing the rights of Indigenous peoples back into a United Nations plastics pollution treaty. Delegates from more than 170 countries are in Geneva to ...
Aug 6, 2025
Immigration lawyers say rising number of CSIS security screenings causing delays
OTTAWA - The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says it's dealing with a growing number of immigration security screening requests - and immigration lawyers say their clients are coping with long ...
Aug 6, 2025
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario informs Fort Erie that race under review.
TORONTO - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has informed Fort Erie Racetrack that a race on Monday's card is under review. In that race, 6-5 favourite Princess O Denmark had a decent lead a...
Aug 6, 2025
More Republican lawmakers call out Canada over wildfire smoke
WASHINGTON - More Republican lawmakers are calling out Canada because of wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states. Wisconsin state Rep. Calvin Callahan has j...
Aug 6, 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps sign former Bayern Munich forward Thomas Müller
Former Bayern Munich forward Thomas Mller in joining the Vancouver Whitecaps in arguably the biggest signing in club history. Mller, who won the World Cup with Germany in 2014, will join the Whitecaps...
Aug 6, 2025
SOUND OFF: Summer safety in BC
AS WE HEAD INTO ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL AUGUST in BC, I've been reflecting on what hotter temperatures mean for people and communities. While sunny weather makes for great adventuring, extreme heat can also...
Aug 6, 2025
Men charged in connection with 44 migrants found in truck in Quebec to stay detained
MONTREAL - Three men facing smuggling-related charges after 44 foreign nationals were found in a truck in southern Quebec on Sunday will remain detained until their next court hearing. Ogulcan Mersin,...
Aug 6, 2025
New 38-unit shelter opens for residents experiencing homelessness in Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - An additional 18 shelter spaces have been built for residents experiencing homelessness in Williams Lake. The B.C. government announced Roots on First, at the site of the former ...
Aug 6, 2025
MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday's Marlins-Braves game
NEW YORK (AP) - Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire a game in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. Pawol will work the...
Aug 6, 2025
