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Fire near Kelowna leads to tactical evacuations, closes highway
Smoke rises from the Daves Creek wildfire, designated K51474 by the BC Wildfire Service, near Kelowna, B.C., in a Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — BCWS, (Mandatory Credit)
Newfoundland wildfire evacuees face loss and uncertainty as flames destroy homes across province
Nearly 3,000 Newfoundland residents across Newfoundland and Labrador’s Bay de Verde peninsula have been asked to evacuate as four wildfires blaze across the province.
Nvidia and AMD to pay U.S. 15% of China chip sale revenues, official says
FILE PHOTO: AMD and NVIDIA GeForce stickers are seen on laptop in this illustration taken, December 1, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Verlander has muted reaction reaching 3,500-strikeout mark in a disappointing season
San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander (35) gestures to the crowd after getting his 3,500th career strikeout in the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Jewish man suffered broken nose in Montreal park beating, activist says
Correctional Service Canada says a convicted murderer who escaped from a Quebec prison nearly three weeks ago has been recaptured by Montreal police. An SPVM police shoulder patch is seen on an officer in Montreal, Aug. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist it claims was Hamas leader in targeted attack
Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike where Al Jazeera says its journalists Anas Al Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh and three photojournalists were killed, in Gaza City.
Justin Rose rallies late to get past J.J. Spaun in Memphis playoff
Justin Rose, of England, holds the trophy after winning the St. Jude Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Jays avoid Dodgers sweep with 5-4 win
Toronto Blue Jays' Ernie Clement runs the bases after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Missing B.C. man’s creative survival skills including drinking pond water keeps him alive in wilderness
HELP written in mud on a rock is shown in this handout photo provided by Quesnel Search and Rescue. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Quesnel Search and Rescue (Mandatory Credit)
Rainbow flags, cheering crowds and politics on display at Montreal’s Pride parade
Jewish LGBTQ groups take part in the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Medical worker at Syria hospital killed by men in military garb, security footage shows
This is a locator map for Syria with its capital, Damascus. (AP Photo)
Man dead after shooting on PEI, RCMP investigating
An RCMP logo is seen on a podium ahead of a news conference in St. John's on Saturday, June 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Trump’s peace-for-business campaign hits roadblocks in Congo
M23 rebels guard outside the South Kivu province administrative office, at the centre of east Congo's second-largest city, Bukavu, on Feb. 16.
Umpire Jen Pawol breaks MLB gender barrier on historic weekend
Home plate umpire Jen Pawol calls a strike during the first inning of a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Landlords say Ruby Liu’s plan to take over 25 Hudson’s Bay properties ‘defies commercial common sense’
Hudson’s Bay and B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu, as seen in the photo, in Tsawwassen, B.C., on June 26, 2025, have until Tuesday to file court documents responding to landlords and one of the department store’s leading lenders who want the retailer to end a deal to sell Liu 25 of its leases. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Yankees manager Aaron Boone earns 5th ejection of season in loss to Astros
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, left, argues with umpires during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Crystal Palace beats Liverpool in to win the Community Shield
Crystal Palace players celebrate after winning the FA Community Shield final soccer match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium in London,Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)
With new plans and players in place, Toronto FC appears headed in the right direction
Toronto FC goalkeeper Luka Gavran (90) makes a diving save during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Philadelphia Union, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Liberty’s Breanna Stewart targets return from knee injury by end of month
New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart (30) blocks a shot by Indiana Fever's Natasha Howard (6) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Lynx to face Liberty in three-straight games in WNBA scheduling quirk
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve calls out to players during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
Cam Ward looks like a first overall pick in his preseason debut
Tennessee Titans quarterback Cameron Ward warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Numerous disqualifications in ski jumping event, in the wake of Norwegian suit scandal
Norway's Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal, seen here competing in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships on March 4, 2023, was one of the racers disqualified from Sunday's event.
Trump pledges to evict homeless population from Washington, D.C.
A tent is seen alongside the E Street Expressway, July 25, in Washington, D.C. U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to evict homeless individuals from the country's capital.
Connor Zilisch relieved to just be in an elbow sling a day after nasty fall
FILE - Connor Zilisch smiles prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 25, 2025, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, file)
In Alberta’s ‘Hailstorm Alley,’ scientists-turned-storm-chasers look into the eye of the storm for answers
A tornado touches down west of Drayton Valley, Alta on July 2, 2025.
Why has Canada’s rules on military exports to Israel sparked controversy?
La ministre des Affaires étrangères du Canada, Anita Anand, parle à l'Assemblée des Nations Unies, le 28 juillet 2025. PHOTO AP/Richard Drew
The Weekly Setup: Two big tests for the market that investors need to watch
Cisco is trading at its highest level since 2000 and just 10 per cent away from reaching its record high.
Turkey hit by magnitude 6.1 earthquake, killing 1 and injuring 29
People remove the wreckage of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Sindirgi, northwest Turkey, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. (Bahadir Demirceviren/IHA via AP)
Canadian ski jumper Abigail Strate wins summer Grand Prix competition
Forget back to the office, let’s focus on back to the restaurant
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At 62, I painted my nails for the first time – and it’s a habit that’s sticking
Air Canada flight attendants to picket at four Canadian airports as contract negotiations resume
FILE PHOTO: An Air Canada plane taxis at Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 16, 2022. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo
Amid tariff turmoil, will Algoma find demand for its green steel?
Steam rises as water is poured over hot steel at Algoma's Direct Strip Production Complex in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
When parents divorce, RESP saving can get tricky
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Métis Nation of Ontario received nearly $1-billion in federal funding over 20 years, data show
Manitoba Métis Federation president David Chartrand speaks during a press conference ahead of a meeting on the federal government's major projects legislation in Ottawa on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
This private investor wants to own a piece of your house
Cameron Ashley, left, with his wife, Bianca Bien-Aime, and their children, Madden, 4, and Adelaide, 6, at their home in Scarborough, July 22, 2025.
Whitecaps fall to Earthquakes 2-1 after second-half stoppage time goal
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, right, scores a goal over San Jose Earthquakes defender Dave Romney during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Thien-An Truong)
European leaders call for Ukraine’s involvement in Trump-Putin peace talks
(FILES) Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and US President Donald Trump shake hands before a meeting in Helsinki on July 16, 2018. US President Donald Trump said on August 8, 2025 he would meet with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska, as the Republican billionaire hopes to help mediate an end to the war in Ukraine. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
The Great Flattening is a quiet evolution
Serious woman talking to business clients in meeting negotiation, legal advice or professional advisory planning. Lawyer, manager or corporate people in conference room discussion for career strategy
Potential Air Canada flight attendants strike, Carney’s lumber industry supports and Shopify is Canada’s most valuable company (again): Must-read business and investing stories
Around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants will be in a legal position this month.
Georgian-style house quickly sells due to Humber River location
This 1930s home sold in five days on account of its Kingsway location, which agent Luke Dalinda says offers school and restaurants that appeal to buyers.
Montreal police investigate after Jewish man assaulted in front of his children
Des véhicules de police du SPVM sont visibles à Montréal, le jeudi 29 août 2024. LA PRESSE CANADIENNE/Christinne Muschi
Netanyahu says Israeli military offensive in Gaza will be more expansive than previously disclosed
Displaced Palestinians walk through a makeshift camp along the beach in Gaza City, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
Dodgers overpower Blue Jays in 9-1 win
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani gestures while running the bases after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Ukraine says it struck a Russian oil refinery in Saratov
Smoke and fire rise from an industrial facility, which, according to the governor of the southern Russian region, was damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack, in Saratov, Russia, in this sreengrab obtained from social media video released on August 10, 2025. Social Media via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. VERIFICATION - Reuters was able to independently verify the location with the buildings, road layout, streetlights, and towers seen in the video that matched the file and satellite imagery of the area. - Reuters was not able to independently verify the date when the video was filmed. However, Governor of Saratov Region Roman Busargin confirmed the attack on region in a Telegram post. A large heat signature was also registered by NASA FIRMS (Fire Information Resource Managment system) today (August 10) in the area.
Why the em dash is attracting unfair suspicion
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London’s Yellow Bittern and its communist kitchen puts British foodies in their place
Is it legal to floor it at a green light as long as I’m not speeding?
Cars accelerate off the line as the light turns green at the corner of Bathurst St. and St. Clair Ave. in Toronto. Police say even if drivers aren't speeding, they can still face charges if they accelerate too quickly.
‘Canada should now take all concessions off the table … it is time to be tough against a tyrant.’ Letters to the editor for Aug. 10
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 6, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo
Your lookahead horoscope: August 10, 2025
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