A wide-field visible-light view shows rich star clouds in the constellation Sagittarius in the direction of the center of the Milky Way galaxy, in this image released August 19, 2026. ESO and Digitized Sky Survey 2/Handout via REUTERS NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY
In Russia's Far East, freedivers captured a video of a young seal interacting with humans. The seal swam up to the divers and allowed itself to be petted.
In Russia's Far East, freedivers captured a video of a young seal interacting with humans. The seal swam up to the divers and allowed itself to be petted.
Good morning. Donald Trump paused a threatened round of new tariffs just before they were set to go into effect. More on that below, along with referendum issues in two provinces and Justin Trudeau’s whereabouts.
Good morning. Donald Trump paused a threatened round of new tariffs just before they were set to go into effect. More on that below, along with referendum issues in two provinces and Justin Trudeau’s whereabouts.
B.C.’s emergency management minister says 150 structures have been lost to the wildfire burning near Summerland, as evacuated residents return. And the provincial health officer is warning all residents of the impacts of smoke from wildfires.
B.C.’s emergency management minister says 150 structures have been lost to the wildfire burning near Summerland, as evacuated residents return. And the provincial health officer is warning all residents of the impacts of smoke from wildfires.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry are back in Montreal, dancing in the aisle of a hardware store. Trudeau’s son Xavier posted the video on his Instagram account.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry are back in Montreal, dancing in the aisle of a hardware store. Trudeau’s son Xavier posted the video on his Instagram account.
As a new round of punishing new tariffs on Canada looms, a Leger poll suggests more than half of Canadians want the federal government to take a hard line and make no more concessions with the United States. Andrew Enns, Leger's executive vice-president for Central Canada, says that will be a challenge for Canada's leaders, who want to secure a deal with the Americans.
As a new round of punishing new tariffs on Canada looms, a Leger poll suggests more than half of Canadians want the federal government to take a hard line and make no more concessions with the United States. Andrew Enns, Leger's executive vice-president for Central Canada, says that will be a challenge for Canada's leaders, who want to secure a deal with the Americans.
The new Palestinian ambassador to Ottawa, Feda Abdelhady, says Canadians have agency and need to back up their stated goals for a peaceful two-state solution by imposing consequences on Israel until it ends its occupation. Dylan Robertson
The new Palestinian ambassador to Ottawa, Feda Abdelhady, says Canadians have agency and need to back up their stated goals for a peaceful two-state solution by imposing consequences on Israel until it ends its occupation. Dylan Robertson
The new Palestinian ambassador to Ottawa, Feda Abdelhady, says Canada's recognition of the State of Palestine has been pivotal for her people. But she says Canadians have agency and need to back up their stated goals for a peaceful two-state solution by imposing consequences on Israel until it ends its occupation.
The new Palestinian ambassador to Ottawa, Feda Abdelhady, says Canada's recognition of the State of Palestine has been pivotal for her people. But she says Canadians have agency and need to back up their stated goals for a peaceful two-state solution by imposing consequences on Israel until it ends its occupation.
Good morning. Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will speak with U.S. President Donald Trump before new U.S. tariffs take effect on Wednesday. More on that below, along with a Churchill Falls hydro deal and Canada’s accidental landlords.
Good morning. Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will speak with U.S. President Donald Trump before new U.S. tariffs take effect on Wednesday. More on that below, along with a Churchill Falls hydro deal and Canada’s accidental landlords.
Alberta is considering new measures that would require aspiring truck drivers to have two years of general road experience before obtaining their commercial licence.
Alberta is considering new measures that would require aspiring truck drivers to have two years of general road experience before obtaining their commercial licence.
The Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo says a bear cub that briefly escaped from his enclosure did so by scaling a three-metre wire and mesh fence. Colleen Baird, the zoo's director of animal care, says an investigation will be held to determine ways to prevent such an escape from happening again.
The Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo says a bear cub that briefly escaped from his enclosure did so by scaling a three-metre wire and mesh fence. Colleen Baird, the zoo's director of animal care, says an investigation will be held to determine ways to prevent such an escape from happening again.
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador unveiled a tentative agreement to share energy from Labrador. The deal is worth billions, but the looming election in Quebec, alongside the possibility of a Parti Québécois government, could put final agreements in jeopardy.
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador unveiled a tentative agreement to share energy from Labrador. The deal is worth billions, but the looming election in Quebec, alongside the possibility of a Parti Québécois government, could put final agreements in jeopardy.
Elinzanetant, also known by the brand name Lynkuet, has shown effectiveness in reducing hot flashes and night sweats in breast cancer patients whose estrogen-suppressing treatment has put them into menopause.
Elinzanetant, also known by the brand name Lynkuet, has shown effectiveness in reducing hot flashes and night sweats in breast cancer patients whose estrogen-suppressing treatment has put them into menopause.
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