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Philadelphia workers and city reach a deal to end strike that halted residential trash pickup
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A union representing thousands of city workers in Philadelphia and the city have reached a deal to end a strike that halted residential curbside trash pickup and affected other ser...
Jul 09, 2025
In the news today: Ottawa to miss daycare deadline, Atlantic measles vax rate low
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ottawa to miss deadline for $10 child care: report Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $...
Jul 09, 2025
Vaccination rates among children in Maritimes are too low to stop spread of measles
FREDERICTON - At least three out of the four Atlantic provinces have released data revealing their measles vaccination rates in children are below levels recommended by scientists to prevent the disea...
Jul 09, 2025
Envoy says Canada is coming closer to recognizing Palestinian statehood
OTTAWA - The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she feels Ottawa is on the brink of officially recognizing statehood for her people, as she also takes note of tougher language from Canada on Israel...
Jul 09, 2025
Safety report expected after 11 killed in vehicle ramming at Vancouver festival
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is expected to release a report today on ways to improve safety and security at events two months after 11 people were killed in a vehicle ramming at a Vanc...
Jul 09, 2025
Russia fires a record 728 drones and 13 missiles at Ukraine, Ukrainian air force says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia fired a record 728 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, as well as 13 missiles, the Ukrainian air force said Wednesday, in the latest escalation amid mounting Russ...
Jul 09, 2025
Canada drops World Cup opener to New Zealand
Canada got off to a rough start at the 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup in Prince Albert, falling 8-3 to New Zealand on day one of the tournament.New Zealand figured out Canadian starter Sean Cleary...
Jul 09, 2025
Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report
OTTAWA - Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published on Wedne...
Jul 09, 2025
Bassitt pitches 6 innings as Blue Jays beat White Sox 6-1 in rain-shortened game
CHICAGO (AP) - Chris Bassitt pitched six strong innings, Davis Schneider hit a home run, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night in a game that was shortened to six o...
Jul 08, 2025
Atletico beats York United 4-3 to advance to Canadian Championship semifinals
TORONTO - Samuel Salter and Aboubacar Sissoko scored late in the second half to give the visiting Atletico side a 4-3 victory over York United on Tuesday, winning the two-game aggregate score 6-4 in C...
Jul 08, 2025