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CP NewsAlert: The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record
The area burned by wildfires so far this season is the second-largest on record in Canada, according to federal government data. More coming. The Canadian Press
Jun 12, 2025

Liberals to cut short study of bill to speed up resource project approvals
OTTAWA - The Liberal government in Ottawa is signalling it plans to push its internal trade and major projects bill through the House of Commons next week at high speed. Government House leader Steven...
Jun 12, 2025

Sikh groups ask Carney to withdraw Indian PM Modi's invitation to G7 summit
OTTAWA - Sikh groups are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to revoke his invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the G7 summit in Alberta next week. Representatives of such gro...
Jun 12, 2025

Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos is released from federal custody on bail
BOSTON (AP) - A judge released a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos into the United States on bail Thursday after a brief hearing. Kseniia Pet...
Jun 12, 2025

At least 4 dead and 2 missing in San Antonio after heavy rains flood parts of Texas
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Heavy rains swamped San Antonio early Thursday, killing at least four people who were swept away in floodwaters as crews rescued dozens of others, officials said. Fire officials sai...
Jun 12, 2025

Mother's message played big role in Chiu spending entire CFL career with Alouettes
The temptation was always there but each time Bryan Chiu managed to resist, with a little help. Chiu joined the Montreal Alouettes in 1997 and would remain with them through the 2009. On Thursday, the...
Jun 12, 2025

Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned 'No Kings' protests
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops, along with more than 2,000 state police, to help local law enfor...
Jun 12, 2025

Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Andreescu continue winning starts to grass-court season
Canadian tennis players Bianca Andreescu and Felix Auger-Aliassime moved on to the quarterfinals of their respective grass-court tournaments with second-round wins Thursday. Montreal's Auger-Aliassime...
Jun 12, 2025

Chris Kreider waives no-trade clause to accept deal from the Rangers to the Ducks, AP source says
Chris Kreider has agreed to move his no-trade clause to accept a trade from the New York Rangers to the Anaheim Ducks, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Ass...
Jun 12, 2025

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar wins third Lady Byng Trophy
NEW YORK - Los Angeles Kings centre Anze Kopitar has won the 2024-25 Lady Byng Trophy. The trophy is awarded annually to the NHL player who best combines sportsmanship with on-ice ability as judged by...
Jun 12, 2025