GM expands recall of Chevy Bolt electric cars over battery fire risk

General Motors says it has expanded a recall of its Chevy Bolt electric vehicles to include all model years because of a risk the battery cells could catch fire.
Raptors to open season Oct. 20 vs. Wizards, remain intent on playing in Toronto

The Raptors hope to tip off their 27th NBA season at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on Oct. 20 when they host the Washington Wizards.
Conservative opposition to mandatory vaccinations is 'irresponsible' and 'dangerous,' says Trudeau

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau continued his push to make mandatory vaccination an election issue Friday calling the Conservative opposition to such a regime "irresponsible" and "dangerous," while urging the party to mandate that all of their candidates get a shot.
Rain falls on Greenland's normally snowy summit for the first time on record

For the first time on record, rain has been recorded on the summit of Greenland — a location where precipitation has previously always fallen as snow or ice.
OnlyFans to ban sexually explicit content — at the request of its bankers

OnlyFans, a site where fans pay creators for photos and videos and became famous as a space where sex workers could post content and get paid in a relatively safe manner, is planning to ban "sexually explicit" content.
Mike Richards steps down as Jeopardy! host after past scrutinized

Mike Richards, the producer who was chosen to succeed Alex Trebek as host of beloved game show Jeopardy!, has stepped down after past misogynistic comments resurfaced earlier this week.
Canada's Big 5 banks will mandate COVID-19 vaccines for staff

All five of Canada's big banks will soon make vaccines mandatory for all staff who wish to return to the office, and those who don't comply will have to agree to regular testing.
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Friday
The U.S. FDA is aiming to give full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, and Jamaica is in lockdown in an attempt to curb the spread of the delta variant of COVID-19.
Sask. sledding chicken meets tragic end at hands of farmyard predator

A chicken once known for racing down the slopes with a little girl has gone to poultry heaven.
With workers scarce, N.B. hotels, restaurants climbing back from COVID forced to cut hours

In the 26 years that Rick Jackson has worked at the Gables Restaurant in Saint Andrews, N.B., this was the first year the business didn't receive a single job application.