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The impact of Canada-U.S. tariffs on weddings

Summer is here, and for many, that means it’s wedding season. But as Canada and the United States still have levies against each other, tariffs could act as a wedding crasher. While neither country has placed tariffs on every good...

Jul 2, 2025 | News

Jury reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts in Diddy trial but is told to...

NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial said Tuesday that it has reached a verdict on four of five counts against the hip-hop mogul. But the partial decision remained under wraps after they were told to keep deliberating...

Jul 2, 2025 | News

Son of ‘El Chapo’ to plead guilty in US drug trafficking case

CHICAGO (AP) — The son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” intends to plead guilty to drug trafficking charges in the U.S., according to court documents filed Tuesday. Prosecutors allege Ovidio Guzman Lopez, along with his brother, Joaquin Guzman...

Jul 2, 2025 | News

Canada-U.S. citizen in custody in deadly St. Lawrence River human smuggling case

WASHINGTON — A dual Canadian-American citizen that United States authorities allege was part of a deadly human smuggling operation that left migrants drowned in the St. Lawrence River will remain in custody following a detention hearing in the Northern District...

Jul 2, 2025 | News

Motorcyclist wanted after alleged hit-and-run in Mississauga, police officer in hospital

A police officer in Mississauga was taken to a hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a motorcyclist in an alleged hit-and-run. According to Peel Regional Police, there was a collision between a motorcycle and a marked police cruiser...

Jul 2, 2025 | News

Quebec dairy farmer chasing down runaway herd with help of drones, neighbours

A Quebec dairy farmer is relying on drones and the help of family and friends to try to track down a herd of Holstein cattle that escaped their enclosure over the weekend. François Morissette says 24 young animals ran through...

Jul 2, 2025 | News

Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday by the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight session. The...

Jul 2, 2025 | News

‘Remain vigilant’: 6 people arrested, additional suspects sought after armed home invasion near Huntsville

Authorities arrested six people and are on the hunt for additional suspects following an armed home invasion near Huntsville early Tuesday morning. According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers were called to a private residence in the Hillside area...

Jul 2, 2025 | News

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who became a household name amassing an enormous following and multimillion-dollar ministry only to be undone by his penchant for prostitutes, has died. Swaggart died decades after his once vast audience dwindled...

Jul 2, 2025 | News

18-year-old from London, Ont., drowns at Ipperwash Beach: police

Police say an 18-year-old from London, Ont., has drowned in the waters of Lake Huron at Ipperwash Beach. Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to a call of two swimmers in distress yesterday shortly after 4 p.m. in the municipality...

Jul 2, 2025 | News