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In the news today: Heat relief for parts of Canada, latest StatCan job numbers
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Cold front to bring some relief after heat wave... A cold front passing through...
Jul 07, 2023
'Don't fall off the horse': Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen leading Stampede parade
CALGARY - Col. Jeremy Hansen is preparing to become the first Canadian to travel to the moon as part of the Artemis II mission, but in the meantime he's tasked with cowboying up to become the second a...
Jul 07, 2023
Cold front to bring relief in Central Canada but heat wave continues on coasts
TORONTO - A cold front passing through Ontario and Quebec is expected to offer relief today after a multi-day heat wave. Environment Canada meteorologist Steven Flisfeder says the cold front is expect...
Jul 07, 2023
Pleas for help as Montreal's LGBTQ Village falls victim to addiction, homelessness
MONTREAL - The Village, Montreal's historical LGBTQ neighbourhood, has become the scene of homelessness, addiction and crime, with locals suggesting that its social problems are being imported because...
Jul 07, 2023
Roughriders pull off late comeback to beat Elks 12-11, snap home losing streak
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders ended a seven-game regular season home losing streak Thursday with a 12-11 victory over the Edmonton Elks. The Riders trailed 11-3 late in the fourth quarter when...
Jul 06, 2023
Henderson three shots back as Lin, Kim share lead at US Women's Open
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP-CP) - Xiyu Janet Lin and Hyo Joo Kim had rounds that matched the beauty at Pebble Beach, each of them with a 4-under 68 on Thursday to share the lead in the first U.S. Women's...
Jul 06, 2023
Former national chief calls for investigation into potential federal interference
RoseAnne Archibald is calling for an independent investigation into potential government interference into the Assembly of First Nations a week after she was ousted as national chief. Archibald was vo...
Jul 06, 2023
Jonas Blixt gets hot on back 9 at John Deere Classic, takes first-round lead with 62
SILVIS, Ill. (AP-CP) - Jonas Blixt heated up on the back nine at TPC Deere Run on Thursday, playing his last six holes in 6 under for a 9-under 62 and a two-shot lead over Grayson Murray in the first ...
Jul 06, 2023
George Springer gets key hit as Toronto Blue Jays beat Chicago White Sox 6-2 in 11 innings
CHICAGO (AP) - George Springer and Bo Bichette hit RBI singles during Toronto's six-run 11th inning, and the Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Thursday in a doubleheader opener. Toronto had ...
Jul 06, 2023
RCMP charge men in alleged human trafficking operation forcing woman to work in Saskatchewan
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. - Saskatchewan RCMP have charged two men in an alleged human trafficking operation involving forced labour.Mounties say investigators learned of a woman forced to work long hours,...
Jul 06, 2023