After record-breaking Paralympics in Italy, IPC president sees room to grow

International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons wants to see more women competing and more sports on the Paralympic program.
Family, First Nation chief share hopes for coroner's inquest into death of MPP's nephew

Jonathon Mamakwa says he’s no longer angry about his son’s death, but that he wants to see more mental health and addictions support in correctional settings to prevent similar losses. Jonathon was the first witness to provide testimony in the coroner’s inquest into Kevin Mamakwa’s death, which began in Thunder Bay, Ont., Monday. Here's what's been shared so far about Kevin, a 27-year-old member of Kingfisher Lake First Nation who died June 2, 2
Alberta's Danielle Smith to meet with counterpart in Quebec this week

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is planning to meet with her counterpart in Quebec City this week, with separatism and energy possible topics of discussion.
Manny Malhotra named new Vancouver Canucks head coach

The move is the latest in an overhaul that has seen Vancouver replace general manager Patrik Allvin, president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford, and head coach Adam Foote since finishing the season last in the league with a 25-29-8 record.
Canada wins 2-0 over Uzbekistan at World Cup tune-up in rainy Edmonton

Canada’s men's national soccer team secured a 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan in a friendly match played at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium on Monday.
Family identifies couple involved in paddleboarding accident near Squamish, B.C.

Two paddleboarders, who went missing after falling into Browning Lake at Murrin Provincial Park on Saturday, have now been identified by a family member as Genesis Jeru Bague and Mariz Bello.
Virus detected in invasive mosquitoes found in B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky region

Researchers found two mosquito species that tested positive for California serogroup virus, a group of mosquito-borne viruses that can cause encephalitis and meningitis in humans.
The Pentagon designates its press office 'classified space' — making it off limits to journalists

In another of a series of moves restricting media access at the Pentagon, the U.S. Defence Department has declared that its press office is now a classified space — and therefore inaccessible to journalists.
Trump administration will pause controversial anti-weaponization fund after court ruling

The U.S. Justice Department said Monday it will comply with a court ruling temporarily blocking a nearly $1.8 billion US fund meant to compensate allies of U.S. President Donald Trump, effectively agreeing to pause the plan for at least two weeks.
Stewards explore potential of UNESCO heritage site designation for residential schools

Site stewards of former residential schools across Canada met last week to start the process of proposing residential schools for UNESCO World Heritage site designation.