Trump’s bold pivot on Ukraine sends major signal
President Donald Trump’s meeting on Monday with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte marks more than a diplomatic courtesy. It signals a sharp, strategic shift in the U.S. posture toward Russia’s war…
Historic lodge destroyed in Grand Canyon blaze
Tens of thousands of acres of land have been burned by two separate wildfires in the US state of Arizona. BBC News
Federal envoy urges Ontario to act on antisemitism in its public schoolsGlobalnews Digital
Canada’s special envoy on antisemitism says Ontario needs to take seriously incidents of anti-Jewish bigotry targeted at students in public schools.
ICE removes airplane hijacker among 1,361 violent criminals in Houston sweep
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 1,361 illegal immigrants in the Houston area in June, which included individuals previously convicted of hijacking an airplane, homicide, sexual assault and more, the…
Corrections officials seize $400K in contraband at Stony MountainSam Thompson
Correcftions officers say they’ve seized more than $400,000 in contrband at Stony Mountain Institution, a multi-security level federal prison about 24 kilometres north of Winnipeg.
Stokes draws on ‘dark places’ in Lord’s heroics
England captain Ben Stokes says he never thought about stopping during his mammoth bowling spells that helped seal the third Test win over India at Lord’s. BBC News
Alberta surpasses all of the United States in confirmed measles casesKaren Bartko
Alberta has surpassed the United States in confirmed measles cases, after 30 new cases were diagnosed over the weekend to bring the province’s total to 1,314 cases.
Pentagon presses Japan, Australia on role in possible Taiwan conflict
The Pentagon is reportedly pressuring Indo-Pacific allies Japan and Australia to clarify what roles they would play in the event of a war with China over Taiwan. Elbridge Colby, the…
Driver charged after vehicle carrying illegal migrants crashes at Canada-U.S. border: policeAlessia Simona Maratta
Police were called early Sunday to Hemmingford, Que., north of the New York border, where two SUVs collided, with one carrying two people and the other carrying at least 10.…
CN Tower lockout comes to an end, restaurant set to reopenIsaac Callan
Some 250 Unifor workers, ranging from chefs to wait staff, ratified a deal with the Canada Lands Company, ending a strike that began just before Canada Day.
Fire destroys playground at St. Pius X school; Edmonton police investigatingJaclyn Kucey
A Saturday morning fire destroyed the year-old playground at Edmonton’s St. Pius X elementary school. Local parents had spent 10 years raising $250,000 for the project.
Church leaders, diplomats, condemn Israeli settler violence in West Bank
Delegates from more than 20 countries visited the town of Taybeh after several attacks by Israeli settlers. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
The superhero film genre is on a decline, and so is American empire
The patriotic, liberal values that superhero movies embody no longer seem to resonate with a divided American public. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
B.C. provides drought update as province prepares for hot, dry weatherAmy Judd
The provincial drought map shows most of B.C. is experiencing drought conditions classified as level two, which means very dry and level three, which is severely dry.
Trump threatens Russia with ‘severe’ tariffs, announces Ukraine arms deal
Speaking alongside NATO chief, US president says missiles will be sent to NATO, which will coordinate distribution. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Paul Coffey will not return as Oilers assistant coach, Schwartz out as goaltending coachGlobalnews Digital
The Edmonton Oilers announced coaching staff moves Monday, which included the addition of Paul McFarland, Peter Aubry and Conor Allen to their roster.
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling new Ukraine weapons plan
Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine. BBC News
Archaeologists uncover 3,500-year-old rice remains in oldest part of remote region
The remains of 3,500-year-old rice were recently found in Guam — making it the earliest known evidence of rice in Remote Oceania. Archaeologists discovered the rice at the Ritidian Site…
Feds seek Canadians’ input on fall budget with public consultationsGlobalnews Digital
The federal government is launching consultations to get Canadians’ feedback on national security and the economy ahead of a fall budget.