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Advocacy group says court battle over psilocybin-assisted therapy is a turning point
OTTAWA - A non-profit group that advocates for access to therapy using psychedelic drugs has won a legal battle in a years-long fight with Health Canada - one the organization believes is far from ove...
Jul 08, 2025

Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms
VANCOUVER - Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he's been following the "terrible tragedy" of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died. But he's also...
Jul 08, 2025

5 Israeli soldiers killed overnight in northern Gaza, military says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Five Israeli soldiers were killed overnight in northern Gaza, the Israeli military said Tuesday. The military said two other soldiers were seriously wounded. Israeli media said...
Jul 07, 2025

Loperfido homers, Blue Jays beat White Sox 8-4 for 9th consecutive win
CHICAGO (AP) - Joey Loperfido homered and drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4 on Monday night for their ninth consecutive win. Addison Barger and Nathan Lukes...
Jul 07, 2025

Utah Mammoth re-sign Jack McBain to 4-year contract worth $21.25 million
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Utah Mammoth have re-signed Jack McBain to a five-year contract worth US$21.25 million. McBain will count $4.25 million against the salary cap through the 2029-30 NHL season ...
Jul 07, 2025

Fire that triggered evacuations and shut Kelowna, B.C., airport brought under control
KELOWNA - The BC Wildfire Service says a blaze that shut down Kelowna's airport and triggered a handful of tactical evacuations has been brought under control. Police began telling residents to get ou...
Jul 07, 2025

Tides net second win of NSL season by trimming Wild 1-0
HALIFAX - Megumi Nakamura scored in the 36th minute and the Halifax Tides' defenders did the rest as they bent but did not break in edging the visiting Calgary Wild 1-0 in Northern Super League action...
Jul 07, 2025

B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is boosting a tax credit to help developers of video games such as Electronic Arts hire additional staff and invest money locally. Premier David Eby said the...
Jul 07, 2025

New York Knicks hire Mike Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Knicks hired Mike Brown on Monday, turning to the two-time NBA Coach of the Year after firing Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks offered the job to Brown last week and announced Mo...
Jul 07, 2025

New York Knicks hire Mike Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Knicks liked Mike Brown's experience with championship teams, after he worked for four of them. That sounds good to a franchise that's been stuck on two titles for more th...
Jul 07, 2025