Wildfire activity low so far — but a hot and dry summer could change that, officials warn

The start to the 2026 wildfire season has been slow with the number of fires raging across the country well below average, but government officials warn that as the summer progresses there's a risk things could get much worse.
Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli performing at America's 250th concert as others withdraw

Americans will soon sing Happy Birthday to celebrate 250 years of independence, and the official celebrations include a lineup of one-hit wonders to help revellers belt out some '90s tunes in Washington D.C.
Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli performing at America's 250th concert as others withdraw

Americans will soon sing Happy Birthday to celebrate 250 years of independence, and the official celebrations include a lineup of one-hit wonders to help revellers belt out some '90s tunes in Washington D.C.
Canada, U.S., Mexico announce Ebola travel measures for FIFA World Cup

The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday said they will align their respective public health travel measures for people travelling to the FIFA World Cup from parts of Africa that are at the greatest risk from Ebola as the three host countries aim to protect citizens and visitors during the weeks-long event.
Man, woman charged after newborn found dead in N.S. wooded area don't seek bail

Two people charged after a newborn baby was found dead in a wooded area outside Halifax did not seek bail Thursday in court and have agreed to remain in custody until their next hearing in a little more than three weeks.
Supreme Court won't hear Wolastoqey appeal of Aboriginal title ruling

Private industrial forest land in New Brunswick will remain excluded from an ownership claim by Wolastoqey First Nations after the Supreme Court of Canada turned down an application to hear the case.
Victoire captain Poulin has 'decisions to make' about PWHL future after Walter Cup win

Montréal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin will navigate the coming weeks under a cloud of uncertainty that, for now, casts doubt on her immediate future in the Professional Women's Hockey League.
Israel strikes Beirut suburb, at least 14 killed across southern Lebanon

Israel's air force struck a southern suburb of Beirut on Thursday afternoon, its military said, amid a broader escalation in southern Lebanon where Israeli troops have crossed the Litani River over the past days and warned residents to leave much of the area.
U.S. Justice Department reportedly investigating Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll

The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused U.S. President Donald Trump of raping her in the mid-1990s, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, after CNN first reported the development.
CFL signs 6-year broadcast agreement with Bell Media, DAZN and YouTube

The CFL announced Thursday it has signed a six-year extension with Bell Media to remain its majority broadcaster. The deal also incorporates DAZN as a new Canadian and international broadcast partner along with YouTube being named a Premier Platform partner.