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Lightning sparks about 40 new B.C. wildfires, but rain may bring relief

Lightning sparks about 40 new B.C. wildfires, but rain may bring relief

Lightning strikes have sparked dozens of new wildfires in British Columbia, as thunderstorms brought mixed blessings to the province's battle against its worst fire season on record.
Canadian anti-crime researcher sentenced to two years in prison in Algeria

Canadian anti-crime researcher sentenced to two years in prison in Algeria

MONTREAL — A Canadian researcher detained in Algeria since February was sentenced on Tuesday to two years in prison, according to his lawyer. Kouceila Zerguine said Raouf Farrah has also been fined 200,000 Algerian dinars, around C$2,000.
Protester arrested after paint splashed on Tom Thomson piece in National Gallery

Protester arrested after paint splashed on Tom Thomson piece in National Gallery

OTTAWA — An artwork by renowned Canadian artist Tom Thomson at the National Gallery in Ottawa was splattered with paint on Tuesday as part of a protest against the federal government's response to wildfires.
93 areas of interest found at site of former Saskatchewan residential school

93 areas of interest found at site of former Saskatchewan residential school

SASKATOON — A chief in Saskatchewan says her heart is broken after ground-penetrating radar located 93 areas of interest at the site of a former residential school.
Global Affairs Canada issues LGBTQ+ travel advisory for United States

Global Affairs Canada issues LGBTQ+ travel advisory for United States

OTTAWA — Canada has updated its international travel advisories to warn members of the LGBTQ+ community that they may face discrimination if they travel to some places in the United States. The move comes after at least 18 U.S.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls more than 20 brands of energy drinks

Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls more than 20 brands of energy drinks

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is expanding its recall of energy drinks to include more than 20 brands.
More questions for father of man killed with six others in Old Montreal fire

More questions for father of man killed with six others in Old Montreal fire

MONTREAL — A lawyer representing the father of a man killed in a fire in Old Montreal says the fact police are now investigating the fire as arson raises new questions for victims' families.
Black Montreal family removed from Air Canada flight alleges racial profiling

Black Montreal family removed from Air Canada flight alleges racial profiling

MONTREAL — A Black Montreal family alleges they were victims of racial profiling by Air Canada when they were removed from a Florida-bound flight last month after raising concerns their bags hadn't been loaded on the plane.
Trans Mountain facing intense deadline pressure to finish pipeline on time: Documents

Trans Mountain facing intense deadline pressure to finish pipeline on time: Documents

CALGARY — New documents suggest the Crown corporation behind the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is facing an uphill battle to finish the project on schedule in spite of mounting internal and external pressure to do so.
Feds say prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex may be replaced rather than restored

Feds say prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex may be replaced rather than restored

OTTAWA — The prime minister's problem-plagued official residence could be replaced instead of restored, though the government says its plans are not complete.