Wildfires threaten Kawartha Lakes area, a summer sanctuary for Toronto cottagers
Open this photo in gallery: Boats pass through the lock on the Trent–Severn Waterway in Bobcaygeon, Ont., as…
South Africa starts a soul-searching ‘national dialogue’
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African is starting a “national dialogue” Friday that is meant to bring all sectors…
Greece, Spain and Portugal race to contain wildfires as EU steps up cross-border help
ATHENS, Greece — Fire crews in Greece, Spain and Portugal raced to contain wildfires on Thursday, taking advantage…
TIFF and director of Oct. 7 documentary reach agreement, with film back in festival
Open this photo in gallery: Protesters gather in front of the TIFF Lightbox in downtown Toronto on Thursday…
Ontario regulator shuts down iPro Realty after finding $10-million shortfall in trust accounts
Ontario’s real estate regulator has taken control of one of the province’s largest brokerage firms – iPro Realty…
Air Canada cancels flights as flight attendants plan work stoppage
TORONTO (AP) — Air Canada started canceling flights on Thursday ahead of a possible work stoppage by flight…
3 women are charged over the death of a one-month-old girl in Gambia
SERREKUNDA, Gambia (AP) — Three women were charged in Gambia over the death of a one-month-old girl who…
Blackwater founder to deploy nearly 200 personnel to violence-wracked Haiti
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The security firm of former U.S. Navy Seal Erik Prince will soon…
Caribbean prepares for heavy rains and big waves as Tropical Storm Erin nears
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials in the northern Caribbean warned Thursday of heavy rains and dangerous…
Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says
UNITED NATIONS — Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, with the highest number of…
Most US stocks fall after a disappointing inflation update, but Big Tech keeps Wall Street steady
NEW YORK (AP) — Most stocks fell on Wall Street Thursday after a disappointing report said inflation was…
Flight attendants interrupt Air Canada news conference as contract talks stall
Open this photo in gallery: Air Canada has asked federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu to refer the dispute…