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Carney, Zelenskyy talk as world leaders prepare for Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine war

Carney, Zelenskyy talk as world leaders prepare for Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine war

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday as world leaders sought to co-ordinate their response to a U.S.-Russia war summit that will not include Ukraine. U.S.
Vulnerable people lack access to cooling amid stifling heat across Canada: advocates

Vulnerable people lack access to cooling amid stifling heat across Canada: advocates

Another day of punishing heat and humidity across much of the country was shedding light Monday on the situation for vulnerable Canadians who often struggle to access cooling.
Montreal public health asking ER doctors to report all heat-related deaths

Montreal public health asking ER doctors to report all heat-related deaths

MONTREAL — Montreal's public health department is asking emergency room doctors to report all deaths suspected of being related to the ongoing heat wave.
In the news today: Air Canada flight attendants picketing at airports

In the news today: Air Canada flight attendants picketing at airports

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Study maps 'megathrust' quake zone off northern B.C., but risk may be far in future

Study maps 'megathrust' quake zone off northern B.C., but risk may be far in future

Scientists have captured the first detailed images of the meeting of two tectonic plates off the coast of northern British Columbia, an area they say has the potential to generate the largest "megathrust" earthquakes and tsunamis.
Many public servants ran for federal office in the spring — only one of them made it

Many public servants ran for federal office in the spring — only one of them made it

OTTAWA — Out of the many federal public servants who ran as candidates in the last federal election, only one was elected: Caroline Desrochers, the Liberal member of Parliament for Trois-Rivières, Que.
Rainbow flags and politics on display at Montreal Pride parade

Rainbow flags and politics on display at Montreal Pride parade

MONTREAL — Downtown Montreal was awash with rainbow flags on Sunday as thousands of LGBTQ+ community members and their supporters took to the streets for the annual Pride parade.
Carney maintains positive approval rating despite summer cooldown: poll

Carney maintains positive approval rating despite summer cooldown: poll

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's popularity may be cooling off in the summer but remains broadly positive, a new poll from Abacus Data suggests.
Indigenous groups question government funding for Métis Nation of Ontario

Indigenous groups question government funding for Métis Nation of Ontario

OTTAWA — First Nations in Ontario and the Manitoba Métis Federation say nearly $1 billion in federal funding went to a group they allege is fraudulently claiming Métis identity.
'No safety rules': Concerns grow as AI-generated videos spread hate online

'No safety rules': Concerns grow as AI-generated videos spread hate online

At first it appears to be a quirky video clip generated by artificial intelligence to make people laugh. In it, a hairy Bigfoot wearing a cowboy hat and a vest emblazoned with the American flag sits behind the wheel of a pickup truck.