How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

NEW YORK (AP) — The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere.

Poilievre tells Carney in letter to not concede to U.S. demands in tariff talks

A new round of 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on a range of Canadian goods is set to take effect in about 10 days.

B.C. wildfire showing little new growth after forcing thousands to flee

The Bald Range fire exploded in size to more than 100 square kilometres on Saturday, but it has since shown little growth.

Despite early hurdles, NBO Toronto on track with star power, Fernandez and Eala buzz

Things were looking up after an inauspicious start at the National Bank Open women’s tennis tournament.

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez earned a berth in the Round of 16. “Eala-Mania” found a higher gear with breakout star Alex Eala’s latest victory. And WTA Tour headliners Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek were still in the field.

“We couldn’t be happier at this time,” tournament director Karl Hale said. “We think that the tournament will continue to grow and

Canada's Leylah Fernandez prepares to hit a return during her doubles match with sister Bianca Fernandez
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Taste of the Danforth draws huge crowds despite safety fears

Thousands of people flooded Danforth Avenue on the second day of the popular street food festival in Toronto’s Greektown amid enhanced security measures.

Some visitors formed long lines at their favourite food stalls, while others stood before the stages enjoying live music and dance performances at the Taste of the Danforth, a beloved foodfest that returned to the city after a two-year hiatus.

Toronto police officers, fire and paramedic crews and private security guards were on foot patrols along Danforth Avenue between Broadview and Jones Avenue.

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St. Catharines man charged with murder in Friday homicide

A man from St. Catharines has been arrested in connection with an alleged homicide that took place on Friday morning, according to authorities.

Officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service were called to a residence on Lakeshore Road just before noon for reports of an assault.

When police arrived at the scene, they found a man with “traumatic injuries.” He was rushed to a hospital and was later pronounced dead.

Police have not publicly identified the victim.

A short while later, detectives located a man at a nearby residence

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At least 4 people sent to hospital after car crash on Hwy. 404

At least four people were rushed to a hospital on Saturday afternoon following a multi-vehicle car crash on Highway 404. Authorities say the collision involved four passenger vehicles. The extent of the victim’s injuries was not immediately known. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area.

B.C. declares state of emergency as wildfires rage

Premier David Eby held a press conference at 1 p.m. on Saturday to announce a state of emergency for the province of B.C. due to the wildfire activity over the past 24 hours.

Toronto police charge 2 more people with willful promotion of hatred after March protest

Toronto police officers say the new arrests follow several charges laid after a demonstration that targeted members of the Jewish community.

Canada has half as many measles cases as U.S.: WHO data

Measles data from the World Health Organization show that Canada has half the number of confirmed cases as the United States, despite having a population only about one-tenth the size of its neighbour.