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Jul 18, 2026

Tempo coach Sandy Brondello suspended 1 game for inappropriate comment about Angel Reese
Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello was suspended for one game by the WNBA for an inappropriate comment she used during a game against the Atlanta Dream on Friday.



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Jul 18, 2026

U.K. seeks extradition after influencer Tate brothers arrested in U.S.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by federal authorities on Saturday in Miami, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.



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Jul 18, 2026

Red tornado warning lifted for central Alberta
Environment Canada has lifted a red tornado warning that, at one point, affected three counties in central Alberta.



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Jul 18, 2026

Saka's hat trick lifts England past Mbappé, France 6-4 in wild World Cup 3rd-place game
Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappe surpassed Lionel Messi's career World Cup scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals on Saturday.



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Jul 18, 2026

Blue Jays unveil Joe Carter statue outside Rogers Centre honouring World Series championships
A statue honouring the 1992 and 1993 World Series champion Toronto Blue Jays has been unveiled outside of Rogers Centre.



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Jul 18, 2026

Hazy skies from wildfire smoke unlikely to cancel World Cup final in New Jersey
While hazy skies and poor air quality continue to impact a wide swath of Canada and the U.S., forecasts show conditions are expected to improve in time for the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.



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Jul 18, 2026

B.C. wildfire tally surges past 100 as barrage of lightning strikes transforms fire season in a flash
On Wednesday morning the province's firefighters faced only about 20 blazes in what had been a relatively quiet season so far, but as of Saturday morning there were 113 fires burning, including about 100 started since Friday.



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Jul 18, 2026

Air quality warning downgraded to yellow, thunderstorm warning issued across GTA
Environment Canada downgraded an ongoing air quality warning and issued a severe thunderstorm warning across the Greater Toronto Area for strong winds, large hail and heavy rain on Saturday.



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Jul 18, 2026

Smoke levels increase across most of Greater Toronto Area with relief expected from afternoon showers
Environment Canada downgraded an ongoing air quality warning and issued a severe thunderstorm warning across the Greater Toronto Area for strong winds, large hail and heavy rain on Saturday.



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Jul 18, 2026

Red-level tornado warning called down for Halton, Peel regions: Environment Canada
Environment Canada has called down a red tornado warning that was issued for parts of Halton and Peel regions on Saturday.



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Jul 18, 2026

Red-level tornado warning issued for Halton, Peel regions: Environment Canada
Environment Canada said it is tracking a severe thunderstorm just east of Milton that could possibly produce a tornado and move through Oakville and Mississauga.



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Jul 18, 2026

Thunderstorm warning lifted, air quality warning downgraded to yellow across GTA
Environment Canada lifted a thunderstorm warning and downgraded an ongoing air quality warning across the Greater Toronto Area on Saturday.



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Jul 18, 2026

Tensions escalate as Iran and U.S. continue to exchange strikes
Iran launched more attacks on Washington's Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes targeting Iranian military sites including logistics facilities, escalating the war one week after a ceasefire fell apart.



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Jul 18, 2026

Iran supreme leader threatens to teach U.S. 'unforgettable lessons' if attacks continue
Iran's supreme leader warned of "unforgettable lessons" Saturday if the United States keeps attacking the Islamic Republic and called President Donald Trump's signature "worthless and invalid." The comments came hours after a negotiator said Tehran was suspending its commitments to the interim deal signed about a month ago.



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Jul 18, 2026

Over time, more frequent floods and wildfires are threatening Manitoba's fiscal resilience
The combined cost of wildfires and flooding over the past two years will have a serious impact on the provincial budget in the short term. How Manitoba responds to these disasters on a longer-term basis will be even more significant.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 18, 2026

Minister says nothing went wrong with Ottawa's response to Ontario wildfires
As hundreds of wildfires burning across Ontario force communities to evacuate and prompt urgent calls for government support, Eleanor Olszewski, the federal minister of emergency management, is defending Ottawa's response.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 18, 2026

Narcissistic leaders more likely to oppose remote work, new research suggests
As more employees are being ordered back into the office full time, new research suggests the rationale may be more about bosses' desire for power and status than productivity.



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Jul 18, 2026

'Just stop burning fossil fuels.' Scientists stress that our smoky skies have only one true fix
Smoky skies in Toronto have led to new scrutiny of government efforts to fight fires and manage forests. But scientists say the realistic way to tackle the smoke is fighting climate change itself.



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Jul 18, 2026

I ran up a massive carbon debt as a teacher. Now I'm planting to make amends
Over three decades, Michèle Shannon likely handed out more than 1.6 million sheets of paper to students. She wishes she had changed her relationship with the school photocopier much sooner and in retirement, she's planting more consciously.



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Jul 18, 2026

The Odyssey's Matt Damon hyped his water charity in interviews. Why is it partnered with water guzzler Amazon?
Matt Damon is capitalizing on all of the hype that surrounds his summer blockbuster The Odyssey to talk about a longtime passion of his — access to safe water. But some of the companies his charity Water.org has partnered with consume billions of litres of water annually.



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Jul 18, 2026

This World Cup photographer used a 96-year-old camera 'in a world where everything is instant'
Fareed Kotb, a sports photographer from Cairo, garnered international attention when he was spotted snapping World Cup games using a 1930 large-format film camera.



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Jul 18, 2026

Why travel insurance may not help you if there's a WestJet strike
WestJet travellers hoping to buy protection in case their travel plans are interrupted or delayed by a contract dispute may be out of luck, as travel insurance experts say policies purchased after potential strike dates are announced won't cover future work stoppages.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

More than 100 properties ordered to evacuate as wildfire grows near Big Bar Lake, B.C.
More than a hundred properties are affected by an evacuation order issued for the Big Bar Lake area in B.C.'s southern Cariboo as an out of control wildfire grows rapidly.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

Fort Simpson, N.W.T. lifts evacuation order, relieved residents begin returning Saturday
Starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday July 18, people will be allowed to board the ferry and return home.



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Jul 17, 2026

Fort Simpson, N.W.T. lifts evacuation order, residents scheduled to begin returning Saturday
Starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday July 18, people will be allowed to board the ferry and return home.



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Jul 17, 2026

Abducted Alberta children possibly in B.C.: RCMP
The case is connected to an Amber Alert that was issued on July 8 and then rescinded



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Jul 17, 2026

Accused Bishnoi gang member living in Alberta ordered deported
An Alberta man accused of working for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been ordered deported by the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).



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Jul 17, 2026

AFN calls on Ottawa, provinces to protect treaty rights in wake of Alberta separatism
First Nations chiefs from across Canada are calling on the federal and provincial governments to protect treaty rights from, what they say are, threats posed by Alberta separatism.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

Will a 64-team FIFA World Cup kill the game? | About That
FIFA is considering expanding the 2030 World Cup from 48 to 64 teams — a move that is proving extremely divisive among fans and pundits. Andrew Chang explains how FIFA's already tricky tournament math might play out in an expansion, and why people are so split over whether or not it's a good idea. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

From deficit to surplus? Alberta's bleak budget outlook 'changed dramatically' as oil prices rise
Alberta's financial outlook has taken a dramatic turn after the province previously forecasted a $9.4-billion shortfall. Surging oil prices could mean the province finishes the fiscal year in the black.



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Jul 17, 2026

William Shatner is boldly going to Riot Fest with his heavy metal band
Here's something that probably wasn't on your 2026 bingo card: 95-year-old Star Trek actor William Shatner has a new heavy metal band, and they're releasing an album that he plans to debut this summer at a music festival in Chicago.



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Jul 17, 2026

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation surprised by trust fees levied by Jeff Rath, seeks to remove him as trustee
The chief of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation says he learned only this week about millions of dollars in fees allegedly charged to the band's trust fund by lawyer Jeff Rath in 2023 and 2024.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

Chloe Fineman exits SNL after 7 seasons
Saturday Night Live cast member Chloe Fineman will exit the show after seven seasons, the comedian announced Thursday on Instagram.



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Jul 17, 2026

Remains of 2 girls who died at residential school brought home to Lutselk'e
Deninu Kue´ First Nation Chief Louis Balsillie escorted Denise Boucher and Alice Abel's small wooden caskets by plane on Thursday morning to Lutselk'e. The remains were then driven to a graveyard next to the Snowdrift River, where a burial ceremony was held for each of them.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

Strikes on infrastructure by Iran and U.S. raise fears of escalation in war
The United States struck bridges in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait on Friday, as the two sides risked further escalation by expanding their targets to include infrastructure.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

U.S. and Iran each target infrastructure in latest strikes of war
The United States ?on Friday launched a seventh straight night of attacks on Iran, which in turn struck U.S. allies in the Gulf, as both sides targeted infrastructure while shipping in the Strait of Hormuz came under further assault.



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Jul 17, 2026

Judge declares mistrial in businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault conviction
A lawyer for billionaire businessman Frank Stronach says a judge has declared a mistrial on his sexual assault conviction in a surprise ruling ahead of his scheduled September sentencing hearing. The Ministry of the Attorney General confirmed the mistrial but did not provide details.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

Frank Stronach's lawyer says judge has declared mistrial in businessman's sexual assault conviction
A lawyer for billionaire businessman Frank Stronach says a judge has declared a mistrial on his sexual assault conviction in a surprise ruling ahead of his scheduled September sentencing hearing.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

Government says it's investigating CN's actions after rail crew surrounded by wildfire
Transport Canada said its investigating to determine if CN failed to comply with rules under the Railway Safety Act, or if health and safety violations occurred. The union representing rail workers has also criticized the rail company for the incident, saying it never should have happened.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

'No amount of money' sufficient to stem risk of alleged Bishnoi gang member's release: lawyer
An accused murderer with ties to senior Bishnoi gang members represents too great a risk for release, a lawyer for Canada's Minister of Public Safety told a Federal Court judge Friday.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

Regina couple killed in bear attack at Saskatchewan lake
Family members say Jay and Deb MacDonald are the two people killed by a bear at a lake north of La Ronge on Wednesday.



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Jul 17, 2026

Trump threatens increased tariffs for wildfire smoke that has 'unnecessarily invaded' U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump is adding his voice to the chorus of Republican politicians who are blaming Canada for wildfire smoke drifting across the border.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

Innu inquiry formal hearings draw to a close as parties give final submissions
More than four years after the first evidence was presented, the public inquiry into the experiences of Innu families in the child protection system is now drawing to a close.



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Jul 17, 2026

Mexico not looking to cut side deal with U.S. and leave Canada out, foreign secretary says
Mexico's foreign secretary says his country isn't looking to cut a deal with the U.S. if it means abandoning the trilateral trade pact with Canada.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

Stars Hollow doesn't exist. But the Gilmore Girls' house does — and it's for sale in Ontario
The property that served as the tight-knit mother-daughter duo's home in the pilot of Gilmore Girls is located just outside Toronto, and it went on the market earlier this month.



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Jul 17, 2026

Convoy leader Pat King loses at appeal court, to be resentenced
Pat King, a key figure in the 2022 convoy protests, will be re-sentenced after the Ontario Court of Appeal sided with Crown prosecutors who argued his original punishment was too lenient.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

Calgary police ask public to search their properties for missing 11-year-old boy
Calgary police are expanding their search for a boy missing since Thursday, asking residents of the entire city to search their property.



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Jul 17, 2026

Oscar-winner Brenda Fricker, prolific actress from My Left Foot and Home Alone 2, dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, the reclusive "Pigeon Lady" of Home Alone 2 and Ireland's first actress to win an Oscar, for her maternal turn in My Left Foot, has died at the age of 81.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

Number of wildfires more than doubles after lightning strikes across B.C.
B.C. Wildfire Service officials said Thursday that warming and drying conditions are expected to continue this week. Forty-nine active wildfires burn across the province, with 29 of those started in the last 24 hours as of 9 a.m. PT Friday, according to the wildfire service's online dashboard.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

Homes, seasonal cabins damaged by fires near Boston Bar: regional district
B.C. Wildfire Service officials said Thursday that warming and drying conditions are expected to continue this week. Sixty-two active wildfires burn across the province, with 43 of those started in the last 24 hours as of 1 p.m. PT Friday, according to the wildfire service's online dashboard.



CBC Top Stories
Jul 17, 2026

Cats don't always lick each other out of affection. Sometimes they're just being jerks
Sometimes when a cat grooms another cat, it's nice. A cat helping another cat out, scratching those hard-to-get spots on the back of the neck. Other times? It's more like, "Hey, I want that nice nap spot, and I'm going to annoy you until you get out of here."



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Jul 17, 2026

Justice minister orders new trial for Quebec man who spent 3 decades in prison
Canada's justice minister has ordered a new trial for a Quebec man convicted of four murders, who was released from prison after concerns were raised about the fairness of his initial trial.



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Jul 17, 2026

Ontario MPP resigns from cabinet over $16K in Toronto hotel expenses despite living in city
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Stan Cho, who had been serving as minister of tourism, culture and gaming but recently came under fire for expensing hotel stays in Toronto despite living in the city.



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Jul 17, 2026

Memorial University promises ‘checks and balances' after 103 students get engineering acceptance letter in error
Approximately 100 high school graduates had their excitement dashed last weekend after mistakenly receiving admission acceptance emails from Memorial University's Faculty of Engineering.



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Jul 17, 2026

U.S. health authorities say lettuce served at Taco Bell locations is source of diarrhea-causing outbreak




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Jul 17, 2026

The source of a diarrhea-causing outbreak in the U.S. has been found. Now what?




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Jul 17, 2026

Panasonic recalls toaster ovens over electric shock hazard
A recall has been issued for Panasonic Flashxpress Toaster Ovens sold in Canada and the U.S. due to an electric shock hazard.



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Jul 17, 2026

Dollarama recalls garlic powder due to 'microbial contamination'
The CFIA says the seasoning should not be used, sold or served due to possible contamination from Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning.



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Jul 17, 2026

Substandard work, evasion of oversight helped fuel deadly Hong Kong fire, investigators told
An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades heard arguments on how improper practices that evaded regulatory oversight turned a small fire into a tragedy, as the investigation neared its conclusion on Friday.



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Jul 17, 2026

Efforts resume to tackle out-of-control wildfire on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore
Firefighters continue to respond to a wildfire near Mooseland Road, on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore, about 100 kilometres east of Halifax.



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Jul 17, 2026

Nova Scotia wildfire grows to 1,700 hectares
Firefighters continue to respond to a growing wildfire near Mooseland Road, on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore, about 100 kilometres east of Halifax.



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Jul 17, 2026

Andy Burnham officially becomes British Labour Party leader, replacing Starmer
Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.



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Jul 17, 2026

Rescue efforts underway after landslide buries residents in southwest China
?An unknown number of people were buried after a landslide struck a county in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing on Friday, causing residential ?buildings downhill to collapse, according to state media.



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Jul 17, 2026

Why electrician pre-apprenticeship programs are no guarantee of work, or even an apprenticeship
Two graduates of an electrical pre-apprenticeship program in London, Ont., say finding an employer willing to register them as apprentices has been far harder than learning the trade itself. Industry leaders say the programs provide valuable training but aren't a guarantee of work because apprenticeship positions remain limited.



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Jul 17, 2026

Lottery sales are slipping, but Manitoba hopes smaller prizes will win over young adults
The corporation that runs lottery games in Manitoba is betting smaller prizes and more achievable wins will sway young people who rarely, if ever, play.



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Jul 17, 2026

'We can just be together': Queer couple from U.S. finds refuge after moving to Nova Scotia
It's never easy to uproot your life, but after a year of watching U.S. President Donald Trump's administration crack down on 2SLGBTQ rights, especially for transgender Americans, Grace Mahoney and her partner, Kayden Burns, decided it was time to leave the United States.



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Jul 17, 2026

'My heart is broken forever,' says mom of 7-year-old boy who died in Hamilton lake on Canada Day
Nathanael Selambi, 7, was with the local Cameroonian community celebrating Canada Day at Binbrook Conservation Area when he went missing. His body was found in the water the next day, leaving his parents and two siblings crushed by the loss of a boy who his mom says was thoughtful, pious and mature beyond his years.



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Jul 17, 2026

New York is pausing new hyperscale data centres. Could the same happen in Canada?
More companies are looking to Canada to build out hyperscale data centres meant to power AI, launching a debate over whether the facilities are a net benefit for the country. Here's a look at whether provinces and territories here are considering their own moratoriums.



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Jul 17, 2026

Senior RCMP officer's 'no evidence' comment about India seems to contradict past statements
RCMP Deputy Commissioner Lisa Moreland says there is "no evidence" to link Indian government officials to crimes committed by Indian gangs that were investigated by U.S. and Canadian law enforcement, including the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. That claim contradicts numerous past statements by other Canadian officials, including former prime minister Justin Trudeau and the RCMP's commissioner.



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Jul 17, 2026

Toronto's sense of safety was shaken after a deadly festival shooting. What can crime data tell us?
Nearly a week after Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival was rocked by deadly gun violence, calls continue to mount for more to be done on safety in the city, however police data suggests shootings are at their lowest point in five years.



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Jul 17, 2026

Toy drives and donation drop-offs: How Thunder Bay, Ont. is supporting wildfire evacuees
People in Thunder Bay are coming together to collect donations for wildfire evacuees in the city, including members of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation who have lost everything. Here's how the city is helping to navigating the evolving crisis, and what residents can do.



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Jul 17, 2026

Toy drives and donation drop-offs: How Thunder Bay, Ont., is supporting wildfire evacuees
People in Thunder Bay are coming together to collect donations for wildfire evacuees in the city, including members of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation who have lost everything. Here's how the city is helping to navigating the evolving crisis, and what residents can do.



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Jul 16, 2026

NOPE. Giant cockroach crashes reporter's live news report | The Moment
KTLA reporter Rachel Menitoff tells The National about the moment a giant cockroach crawled on her during a live broadcast in Los Angeles — and how she kept her cool.



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Jul 16, 2026

Taco Bell removing lettuce from U.S. locations over cyclosporiasis link
Taco Bell said on Thursday it had removed lettuce from one of its suppliers in some U.S. states, after reports said investigators linked the ingredient to an ongoing cyclosporiasis ?outbreak that has sickened thousands of people in the country.



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Jul 16, 2026

The National | Ontario wildfires evacuees describe their escape
July 16, 2026 | Evacuees describe their escape from fast-moving wildfire flames in northern Ontario. Republicans lash out at Canada over the wildfire smoke choking much of North America. And Donald Trump's prime time address on election interference.



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Jul 16, 2026

Trump expected to speak about election integrity in national address




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Jul 16, 2026

Trump is attacking the integrity of U.S. elections. The midterms are coming




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Jul 16, 2026

Trump says China meddled in 2020 vote despite intelligence findings




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Jul 16, 2026

Fact-checking Donald Trump's national address on U.S. election integrity




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Jul 16, 2026

Meta will now tell parents if their teens talk about suicide with the company's AI chatbot
Starting today, Canadian parents who have set up Instagram's supervision feature for their teen will be notified if their child shows signs that they're in crisis. Kids, advocates and tech experts all say the feature is a step in the right direction, but that more work is needed to keep kids safe online.



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Jul 16, 2026

Canada doesn't 'get credit' for rolling back trade irritants, U.S. envoy says
Weeks after the American administration declined to extend the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, U.S. trade envoy signalled there's been little progress in negotiations between the two countries.



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Jul 16, 2026

Trail in Jasper National Park temporarily closed after grizzly injures hikers: Parks Canada
A popular trail in Jasper National Park, in western Alberta, is temporarily closed after a hiker-grizzly bear encounter.



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Jul 16, 2026

2-time world curling champ, longtime CBC broadcaster Don Duguid dead at 90
Don Duguid's son, member of Parliament Terry Duguid, says his father died peacefully Wednesday night.



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Jul 16, 2026

U.S. airstrikes hit Iranian bridges, following Trump's threats to strike infrastructure
The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by increasingly hitting bridges, part of U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to start striking infrastructure to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran launched new missile attacks against U.S.-allied nations in the Middle East and warned that its attacks would escalate.



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Jul 16, 2026

U.S. hits Iran with fresh round of strikes for 6th consecutive night
Iran and the ?United States exchanged intensifying fire on Thursday in a week-long escalation that has largely unravelled last month's truce, while Tehran disputed U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that a U.S. citizen had been released.



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Jul 16, 2026

Kevin O'Leary sued after accusing Utah AI data centre critics of acting as foreign agents
The founders of two community groups in Utah are suing Canadian businessman Kevin O'Leary and the Fox News network, claiming the entrepreneur falsely accused them in multiple interviews of working for the Chinese government to stop a proposed data centre in their state.



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Jul 16, 2026

Evacuation order issued for Mooseland Road wildfire in Halifax County
The Mooseland Road wildfire in the Jacket Lake area of Halifax County was estimated at more than 300 hectares Thursday. Between 100 to 150 people are impacted by the evacuation order.



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Jul 16, 2026

Mark Hamill's Star Wars lightsaber sells for record-breaking price at auction
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, one of the most iconic pieces of film memorabilia, sold at auction for $3.75 million US (roughly $5.15 million Cdn), Heritage Auctions shared on Wednesday. The prop was constructed by Star Wars' makeup artist Stuart Freeborn, and includes the model-cast of actor Mark Hamill's hand that detached alongside it in the iconic scene.



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Jul 16, 2026

Rogers cutting telco customer service jobs amid complaints of long wait times
Rogers announced the closure of six radio stations last week, laying off 230 people. But it didn't mention that it was also laying off front-line telco customer service agents. The company won't confirm how many jobs are disappearing, nor will it address reports that workers are now being trained in Morocco.



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Jul 16, 2026

Bird strike caused deadly 2025 helicopter crash in New York City, U.S. officials say
The remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last April in New York City that killed six people, investigators said Thursday.



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Jul 16, 2026

Canadian diplomats in U.S. face high health care and housing costs: audit
An internal government audit of Canadian diplomatic missions in the U.S. completed late last year found staff faced safety risks and problems with accessing health care — more than a year after a union flagged those same issues.



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Jul 16, 2026

Todd Blanche not fit to serve as U.S. attorney general, Epstein survivor tells Senate panel
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, a key vote on the Senate's judiciary committee, said Thursday he would not vote to advance President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, unless he meets with victims of Jeffrey Epstein and their lawyers.



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Jul 16, 2026

Ukraine is putting pressure on Russia. So why is the country's defence minister being ousted now?
Mykhailo Fedorov was Ukraine's fourth defence minister to serve in the role since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of the country, but the first whose ouster has led to public backlash.



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Jul 16, 2026

Carney says Gordie Howe bridge tolls won't be split with U.S. until the $6.4B of debt is repaid
Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that Gordie Howe International Bridge tolls won't be split with the United States until the $6.4 billion of Canadian investment is repaid. However, Carney did clarify that the agreement is to split net revenues with the U.S. side for 15 years.



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Jul 16, 2026

Canada's PM Carney says Gordie Howe bridge tolls won't be split with U.S. until the $6.4B of debt is repaid
Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that Gordie Howe International Bridge tolls won't be split with the United States until the $6.4 billion of Canadian investment is repaid. However, Carney did clarify that the agreement is to split net revenues with the U.S. side for 15 years.



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Jul 16, 2026

Alberta separatists 'frustrated and flummoxed' over fundraising tallies from pro-Canada group
Some separatist groups are "frustrated and flummoxed" over Elections Alberta's third-party advertising rules ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum.



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Jul 16, 2026

Why the U.K. is crying foul over Argentina's semifinal World Cup celebration
While celebrating their victory over England, Argentine players held a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" — asserting in Spanish that the disputed Falkland Islands, over which the U.K. and Argentina once fought a war, are Argentine. London is crying foul.



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Jul 16, 2026

Corus confirms unspecified number of layoffs at Global News
Corus Entertainment, owner of the Global Television Network, has confirmed plans for an unspecified number of layoffs. The company says the changes are an effort to "strengthen and sustain" its news divisions.



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Jul 16, 2026

Corus to cut dozens of media jobs across Canada
Corus Entertainment, owner of the Global Television Network, has confirmed plans for a number of layoffs. The company says the changes are an effort to "strengthen and sustain" its news divisions.



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Jul 16, 2026

Republicans blast Canada over wildfire smoke, air quality in northern U.S.
Republican members of U.S. Congress are slamming Canada's federal and provincial governments over what they claim is inaction in preventing the wildfires currently spreading smoke and poor air quality across much of the northeastern U.S., in addition to Central Canada.



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