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In the news today: Hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, Montreal's trash problem
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Wildfires continue to scorch parts of Canada Wildfires are currently raging in several provinces across Canada...
Jul 2, 2025
Montreal's move to biweekly trash pick up proving to be a slow process
MONTREAL - The garbage may be piling up and causing some disgruntlement on the sidewalks of a few Montreal streets, but municipal officials say it's all part of a plan to become a zero-waste city by t...
Jul 2, 2025
Hundreds of wildfires continue to burn different parts of Canada,
Wildfires are currently raging in several provinces across Canada. The BC Wildfire Service reports that crews are battling more than 70 wildfires in British Columbia, with one particularly intense wil...
Jul 2, 2025
Iran’s president reportedly orders country to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog IAEA
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's president on Wednesday reportedly ordered the country to suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency after American airstrikes hit its...
Jul 2, 2025
The Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate after his death
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years speculation that started ...
Jul 1, 2025
All-star Marner looks forward to fitting into Golden Knights' family culture
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Family. Winning. Culture. All three have become synonymous with the Vegas Golden Knights through their first eight years in the NHL. They matched the attributes on Mitch Marner's list...
Jul 1, 2025
Springer soaks up Canada Day vibes at the plate with 2 home runs, 7 RBIs
TORONTO - American George Springer continued to feel good vibrations playing for the Toronto Blue Jays on Canada Day. The 35-year-old outfielder drove in a career-high seven runs with a solo homer to ...
Jul 1, 2025
Yankees reliever Weaver calls for catcher's interference infractions to be limited
TORONTO (AP) - Luke Weaver wants Major League Baseball to limit catcher's interference calls. With two on and one out in the seventh inning of a 4-4 game, the New York Yankees reliever thought he had ...
Jul 1, 2025
Gov. Newsom signs housing bill overhauling California's landmark environmental law
LOS ANGELES (AP) - THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story follows below. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law an overhaul of California's landmark environmental protection ...
Jul 1, 2025
Alex Delvecchio, Hall of Famer and former linemate of Gordie Howe, dies at 93
Alex Delvecchio, the Hockey Hall of Famer and former linemate of Gordie Howe, has died. He was 93. The Detroit Red Wings announced the news on social media Tuesday. The cause of death was unknown. The...
Jul 1, 2025