Saskatchewan’s hometown heroes return from wildfire dutyMackenzie Mazankowski
As wildfires ravaged northern Saskatchewan, firefighters from smaller communities like Warman and Dalmeny answered the call for help.
Quebec corruption police raiding offices of auto insurance boardGlobalnews Digital
The auto board has been mired in a scandal for nearly two years over the botched rollout of its new online platform which cost $500 million more than expected. …
HS2 line to be delayed again with no new date given
The Transport Secretary is expected to say there’s “no reasonable way to deliver” the line on time. BBC News
Trump weighs striking Iranian nuclear facilities: ‘I may do it, I may not do it’
President Donald Trump said it’s up in the air whether he will sign off on military strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities — comments that come as his administration weighs U.S.…
Obama swipes at affluent liberals during rare public remarks, says ‘all of us are going to be tested’
Former President Barack Obama took aim at affluent liberals on Tuesday, saying they would be “tested in some way,” unlike during his presidency, warning the crowd they would have to…
McDavid calls Panthers ‘heck of a team’ after they beat Oilers in 2nd-straight Stanley Cup finalGlobalnews Digital
Connor McDavid spoke about Edmonton’s resolve in a challenging campaign that ended with a familiar feeling.
Teenage England debut came too soon – Hill
Premiership-winning flanker Ted Hill says he is “a completely different player and different person” compared to when he made his England debut as a teenager. BBC News
Anne Burrell, chef and TV personality, dead at 55Katie Scott
Police were called to Anne Burrell’s address and found an unresponsive woman.
OpenAI boss says rivals Meta offering $100m for staff to jump ship
Sam Altman said so far none of his “best people” had jumped ship to his big tech rival. BBC News
Scotland to recover winter fuel payment from better-off pensioners
Only pensioners with an income of less than £35,000 will qualify for the payment from this winter. BBC News
Tyler Perry accused of sexual assault, harassment by actor who worked on his TV series The Oval
An actor who worked on the Tyler Perry-created TV drama The Oval has filed a lawsuit alleging Perry leveraged his industry power to repeatedly sexually assault and harass him while…
India, Iran using crime groups to target opponents in Canada, CSIS report saysStewart Bell
Foreign regimes are hiring underworld syndicates to carry out for ‘transnational repression,’ Canada’s intelligence service said in its annual report to Parliament.
‘What should we do?’ Seeking clarity in Tehran as Israeli jets fly overhead
BBC Persian’s Kasra Naji says his sister is among those who want to know where the conflict with Israel is leading. BBC News
Lions pair Tuipulotu and Aki together to face Pumas
Scotland’s Sione Tuipulotu and Ireland’s Bundee Aki will form the centre partnership for the British and Irish Lions against Argentina in Dublin on Friday. BBC News
Third illegal immigrant captured after ICE facility breakout
FBI officials in Newark, New Jersey, have confirmed that three of four escaped illegal immigrant inmates have been detained. The four inmates, whom the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) described…
British parliament takes first step toward decriminalizing late-term abortions
The British parliament took the first step toward decriminalizing late-term abortions in England and Wales on Tuesday. In a 379-137 vote, the House of Commons approved an amendment to a…
Border Security Improvement Called ‘Historic’ and ‘Fastest in US History’
U.S. Border Patrol agents did not release a single migrant into the country last month, according to Customs and Border Protection. CBNNews.com
England pick Pope over Bethell for first India Test
England stick with Ollie Pope at number three rather than recalling Jacob Bethell for the first Test against India, starting on Friday. BBC News
ANALYSIS: Hometown Jets just make sense as destination for Jonathan ToewsGlobalnews Digital
If you’ve been eagerly awaiting Jonathan Toews’ decision on where he’ll play next season, the wait is just about over, with a verdict imminent.