Michigan reports 1st 2 U.S. deaths related to diarrhea-causing parasite

Two people have died in the Cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration.
Winnipeg Sea Bears star Teddy Allen injured in downtown assault

Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball team star player Teddy Allen is in hospital after being assaulted in downtown Winnipeg Sunday night.
One in 50 million: Oscar the two-coloured lobster lands in N.S. aquarium

In his 40 years as a lobster fisherman, Robert Wagner had never seen a critter like it: a half-blue, half-orange lobster, split down the middle from head to tail. "I said, 'Wow! I've never seen that like that in my life,'" said Wagner. Oscar is now calling the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity in Halifax home.
European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan

European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said any potential evidence should not be destroyed.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks box-office record for biggest North American opening weekend

Spider-Man: Brand New Day broke the Avengers: Endgame record for the biggest North American opening weekend with $360 million US in ticket sales from theatres in the U.S. and Canada, Sony Pictures said Monday.
Evacuation order expands for fire burning on west side of B.C.'s Okanagan Lake

Officials have expanded an evacuation order related to an out-of-control wildfire burning on the west side of Okanagan Lake.
4 dead, 4 injured after crash on Calgary's Stoney Trail

Calgary police say four people are dead after a crash on Stoney Trail late Sunday night.
Jays trade 3 prospects to land Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Soriano

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angeles in exchange for infielder Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti Jr., and right-handed pitcher Angel Rivero.
After 8 years and 15,000 kilometres, B.C. couple nears end of Trans Canada Trail trek

A Vancouver Island couple is just a few steps away from completing a journey of over 15,000 kilometres on foot.
Identical relay silver medals mean different things for Canada's men and women and the L.A. Olympics

What’s the difference between a silver medal and a silver medal? For Canada’s 4x100-metre relay teams at the Commonwealth Games, it’s expectations.