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Tropical Storm Juliette forms in the Pacific as Fernand churns over open waters in the Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Juliette formed Monday in the Pacific Ocean hundreds of miles from Mexico's Baja California peninsula as Tropical Storm Fernand churned in the Atlantic Ocean. No coastal wa...
Aug 25, 2025

AP freelancer among 4 journalists killed in Israeli strike on hospital in Gaza, health officials say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza killed four journalists on Monday, including a freelancer who worked for The Associated Press, according to health off...
Aug 25, 2025

In the news today: Evacuations continue as N.S. wildfire intensifies
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Evacuations continue as N.S. wildfire intensifies Some who call Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley home are keepin...
Aug 25, 2025

Israeli airstrike on southern Gaza hospital kills 8, health ministry says
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli airstrike hit the fourth floor of southern Gaza's main hospital Monday, killing at least eight people, Gaza's health ministry said. The ministry said the vict...
Aug 25, 2025

Netanyahu says Israel could withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah is disarmed
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he welcomed the Lebanese cabinet's "momentous decision" earlier this month to work towards the disarmament of Hezbollah by the end of 20...
Aug 25, 2025

Negotiations set to resume between Canada Post, union
Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers are set to resume. A Canada Post spokeswoman says in a statement that the Crown corporation is committed to the collective bar...
Aug 25, 2025

Border, spy agencies among worst federal workplaces: survey
OTTAWA - Employees at the Canada Border Services Agency and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service are the least likely to recommend their office as a great place to work, a survey of federal publ...
Aug 25, 2025

Advocates warn federal budget cuts could reduce diversity and inclusion initiatives
OTTAWA - Advocates are raising concerns that upcoming federal budget cuts and expected job losses in the public service will jeopardize programs intended to hire and promote people with disabilities. ...
Aug 25, 2025

In Warsaw, Carney expected to advance trade, defence talks with Poland
WARSAW - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Warsaw today and is expected to press for deeper ties with his Polish counterpart. The day will kick off with Carney greeting Canadian Armed Forces soldiers s...
Aug 25, 2025

ATV rider rescued after running out of fuel
An ATV rider ran out of fuel above Lake Country on Friday night, turning what was meant to be a short evening ride into a risky situation.The rider had no jacket and carried only a few of the ten esse...
Aug 24, 2025

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