Winnipeg Sun - Local (5 minutes ago)
By Lauren Krugel A tanker that is set to carry Canada’s first cargoes of liquefied natural gas across the Pacific to Asian markets has docked at LNG Canada’s berth in Kitimat, B.C. The GasLog Glasgow is being loaded with LNG produced in B.C., a spokesperson for the project said Monday. British Columbia Coast Pilots said […]
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By Alexa St. John The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday it is delaying by one month the planned cutoff of satellite data that helps forecasters track hurricanes. Meteorologists and scientists warned of severe consequences last week when NOAA said, in the midst of this year’s hurricane season, that it would almost...
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By Todd Richmond MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it will review whether Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel belongs in state court. Nessel sued in state court in June 2019 seeking to void the easement […]
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By Morgan Lowrie MONTREAL — For 100 years, H. Fisher & Fils was a fixture of Montreal’s garment industry, serving up orders of buttons, bolts of cloth and sewing supplies from its storefront on St-Laurent Boulevard in the city’s Plateau neighbourhood. As the area transformed and other garment stores moved away, H. Fisher & Fils […]
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Nearly a week of heavy monsoon rains and flash floods across Pakistan has killed at least 46 people and injured dozens, officials said Monday. The fatalities caused by abnormally strong downpours since Tuesday include 22 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 13 in eastern Punjab province, seven in southern Sindh, and four in...
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By Aida Sultanova BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Police in Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku searched the offices of Russia’s state-funded news outlet Sputnik on Monday, local media reported, as tensions rose between the two countries after the deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis during a police raid last week in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg. Sputnik...
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By Evelyne Musambi NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan man who was shot at close range by a police officer during recent protests over a blogger’s death in custody has died, his family said Monday. The family spokesperson, Emily Wanjira, said Boniface Kariuki died on Monday afternoon, a day after doctors at the national referral […]
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By Lydia Doye LONDON (AP) — A 92-year-old man on Monday was convicted of the rape and murder of a woman in southwestern England in what is thought to be the UK’s longest-running cold case ever to be solved. A jury at Bristol crown court found Ryland Headley, then aged 34, guilty of attacking 75-year-old […]
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Lori Penner was many things — a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. To readers across Manitoba, she was also a gifted storyteller, a respected journalist, and a deeply trusted voice in the communities she served. Lori lived in Altona, where her journalism career first took root. She built her reputation as a columnist and […]
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TORONTO — Canada’s largest private-sector union says more than 250 CN Tower workers have been locked out by the Crown corporation operating the Toronto tourist attraction. Unifor says the decision by Canada Lands Company to lock out workers including hosts, wait staff, bartenders and cooks at the start of peak tourist season “speaks...
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WIMBLEDON — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez cruised to a 6-1, 6-3 win over Great Britain’s Hannah Klugman in her first-round match at Wimbledon on Monday. Fernandez, the 29th seed, dominated with 23 winners to 10 for the 16-year-old Klugman, ranked 573rd in the world. The 22-year-old from Laval, Que., also converted five of six break point […]
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Tree planters sowed three million seedlings during a reforestation project this spring, aiming to restore a part of Manitoba's Interlake canopy that burned in 2021. The province's worst wildfire season in recent memory has brought a renewed sense of urgency to replanting, organizers say.
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A woman who was excited to celebrate with her family at a graduation event for Indigenous women on Thursday says it's hard to look at her college certificate after the experience was tainted by comments Manitoba's accessibility minister made about sharing the stage with a sign-language interpreter.
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By David Bauder For reporters, it’s hardly unusual to call sources on the phone to learn details or get quotes that will enliven their stories. Sometimes people will talk, sometimes they won’t. But the president of the United States? In an almost unfathomable level of access, reporters who call President Donald Trump on his personal […]
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Broadway musical “Hamilton” and the historian whose book inspired it will collect the National Constitution Center’s Liberty Medal this fall, an award for efforts to spread liberty around the world. Ron Chernow and ” Hamilton ” will collect the medal and its $100,000 cash prize at an event in October on […]
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By Mark Sherman WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday threw out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in four states following the justices’ recent decision upholding a Tennessee ban on certain medical treatment for transgender youths. But the justices took no action in cases from Arizona, Idaho and West Virginia involving...
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A young boy is dead and another injured following an early morning off-road vehicle rollover in northern Manitoba. Lynn Lake RCMP say they received a report of an ATV crash around 3:10 a.m. on June 26. The incident occurred on Main Road in Marcel Colomb First Nation, also known as Black Sturgeon Falls, approximately five […]
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By Chinedu Asadu DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The regal creatures are led into the open arena, stamping their groomed hooves as if to acknowledge the cheers, music and fireworks from the crowd of spectators. Their majestic figures embody pride and status, their towering size, prominent muzzle, curved horns and polished skin on full display as […]
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By Dorany Pineda And John Locher GALENA, Alaska (AP) — As ice breaks on the Yukon River, Jake Pogrebinsky looks at the water from shore, searching for a large log floating downstream. When he spots one, he hops into his wooden motorboat and roars toward it, chainsawing any roots or branches that might still be […]
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By Jonathan Landrum Jr. CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) — As Apple Music turns 10 this year, the popular streaming service is celebrating a major power move: Apple Music Studios. The new studio, set to open in mid August, is a three-story, 15,000-square-foot creative playground in the Los Angeles area to help artists dream big and […]
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a byelection Monday in the Alberta riding of Battle River — Crowfoot, as first reported by the National Post. The move would clear the way for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to re-enter the House of Commons following his defeat in the April 28 federal election. According to […]
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By Rebecca Boone And Christopher Weber BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A man armed with a rifle started a wildfire and then began shooting at first responders in a northern Idaho mountain community, killing two firefighters and wounding a third during a barrage of gunfire over several hours, authorities said. A shelter-in-place order was lifted Sunday […]
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By David A. Lieb JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s big bill to cut taxes and reduce federal spending on some social safety net programs could have large implications for states, but for many it’s too late to do much about it this year. Tuesday marks the start of a new budget year […]
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By Doug Feinberg NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five years, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia all set to join the league by 2030. Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia the season after, assuming they get approval from the NBA and WNBA […]
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By Doug Feinberg NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the three expansion teams that the WNBA is adding over the next few years: ___ Cleveland First year of play: 2028. Majority ownership group: Dan Gilbert, who owns the Cleveland Cavaliers. Where they’ll play: Rocket Arena, home of the Cavaliers. Practice facility: Retrofit a facility […]
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The federal government has backed down from implementing its controversial digital services tax, following a direct warning from U.S. President Donald Trump and the suspension of trade talks between the two countries. Late Sunday, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced that the tax, which was scheduled to take effect today, would...
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Canada has withdrawn its planned Digital Services Tax after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump and a suspension of trade talks. The tax would have targeted large tech companies, such as Amazon and Google, generating billions in revenue. Supporters say it would've ensured tech giants pay their fair share in Canada, while critics warned of...
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By Jim Gomez MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines and Lithuania signed an agreement to build a security alliance resulting from their mutual alarm over what they perceive as growing aggression threatening their regions by countries such as China. The memorandum of understanding signed Monday in Manila by Philippine Defense Secretary...
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By Linley Sanders And Amelia Thomson-deveaux WASHINGTON (AP) — Only 36% of Democrats say they’re “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, according to a new Gallup poll, reflecting a dramatic decline in national pride that’s also clear among young people. The findings are a stark illustration of how many — but not all — […]
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The Winnipeg Goldeyes capped off their weekend with authority, cruising past the Milwaukee Milkmen 9–3 Sunday afternoon at Blue Cross Park. With the win, the Goldeyes (22–23) secured their third consecutive home series victory and continue building momentum as July approaches. Matthew Warkentin led the offensive charge with a two-run homer in...
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By Catherine Morrison OTTAWA — The prime minister’s incoming chief of staff and two doctors who led Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic are among 83 appointments to the Order of Canada, being announced today by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon. The list includes Marc-Andre Blanchard, who takes over in July as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s chief […]
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Mark Carney is now the Prime Minister of Canada. And if anyone expected a shift away from the Trudeau years of high taxes, runaway spending, and economic mismanagement, they've been proven wrong in short order. Carney isn't charting a new course — He's confirming he was behind the wheel all along. The Digital Services Tax […]
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By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking And Joey Cappelletti WASHINGTON (AP) — After a weekend of setbacks, the Senate will try to sprint ahead Monday on President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts despite a series of challenges, including the sudden announcement from one GOP senator that he won’t run for reelection […]
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By Suzan Fraser ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Forest fires fanned by high winds and hot, dry weather damaged some holiday homes in Turkey as a lingering heat wave that has cooked much of Europe led authorities to raise warnings and tourists to find ways to beat the heat on Monday. A heat dome hovered over […]
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By Howard Fendrich And Ken Maguire LONDON (AP) — Wimbledon was preparing for the possibility of record-breaking Day 1 heat as the oldest Grand Slam tournament got started Monday. The temperature shortly before play was scheduled to begin in the first matches at 11 a.m. local time was 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 Celsius) — not […]
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You can help police track down Winnipeg's most wanted. Take a look at Winnipeg Crime Stoppers' most wanted for June — you could earn cash for tips that lead to an arrest. This month's list includes individuals wanted for serious offences such as murder, robbery, aggravated assault, kidnapping, and breaching release conditions. + + + […]
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A hard-right lawmaker was sworn in Monday as Greece’s migration minister, replacing a fellow right-wing political heavyweight who resigned following accusations of involvement in the distribution of European Union farm subsidies. Five high-ranking government officials, including the previous migration minister, Makis...
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By Rajesh Roy NEW DELHI (AP) — An explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical factory in India’s southern state of Telangana killed at least eight people and injured several others, authorities said Monday. The fire department recovered the charred bodies of six workers in an industrial area about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the state […]
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Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Canada rescinds digital services tax Canada is rescinding its digital services tax and will resume trade negotiations with the United States, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said in a statement issued late Sunday night. The announcement came...
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Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Canada rescinds digital services tax Canada is rescinding its digital services tax and will resume trade negotiations with the United States, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said in a statement issued late Sunday night. The announcement came...
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BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian police removed street blockades in the capital Belgrade early Monday that were set up as part of a protest over a spate of arrests of anti-government protesters after a massive rally demanding an early parliamentary election. Thousands of demonstrators placed metal fences and garbage containers at various locations...
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday, in a show of continuing support for Ukraine’s fight to repel Russia’s invasion as U.S.-led international peace efforts fail to make progress. Wadephul was due to meet with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian Foreign...
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By Morgan Lowrie MONTREAL — For 100 years, H. Fisher & Fils was a fixture of Montreal’s garment industry, serving up orders of buttons, bolts of cloth and sewing supplies from its storefront on St-Laurent Boulevard in the city’s Plateau neighbourhood. As the area transformed and other garment stores moved away, H. Fisher & Fils […]
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By David Baxter OTTAWA — Parliamentarians likely will get a chance later this year to debate whether to adopt a livestock brand as an official national symbol. A bill to create the brand was introduced earlier in June by Saskatchewan Conservative MP Steven Bonk. If the bill passes, the brand will become Canada’s 10th national […]
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By Rebecca Boone BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say two firefighters were killed and another was badly injured after they were ambushed and shot while responding to a wildfire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Sunday afternoon. Here’s what to know about the attack, the investigation and next steps. Ambush starts with a brush fire Kootenai […]
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By Elaine Kurtenbach BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares started the week with gains after U.S. stocks closed at an all-time high following their recovery from the shocks of the Trump administration’s trade policies. Canada’s decision to cancel a plan to tax U.S. technology firms that had led President Donald Trump to halt trade talks helped […]
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By James Brooks HOVELTE, Denmark (AP) — Peering across a dense stretch of woodland outside of Denmark’s capital with camouflage paint smeared across her face, 20-year-old Katrine scans the horizon for approaching threats. After nearly four months of military training, the young soldier and the rest of her unit spent early June completing their...
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By Lisa Wallace OTTAWA — It was far from pretty, but the Toronto Argonauts finally picked up their first win of the CFL season with a 29-16 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday. “I thought the defence, you know, pretty much dominated the game,” said Argos coach Ryan Dinwiddie. “They played really well. You […]
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By Hanna Arhirova KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — “You have no moral right to die.” That’s what Olha Kurtmalaieva told herself as she lay in intensive care, her body shutting down after emergency chemotherapy. Her cancer had progressed to Stage 4, meaning it had spread to other parts of her body and was now incurable. The […]
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By Elaine Kurtenbach BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese factory activity improved somewhat in June after President Donald Trump agreed to delay imposing higher tariffs on imports from China for 90 days, but overall activity was still contracting, according to a survey released Monday. The purchasing managers index, which reflects new orders and other...
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By Michael R. Sisak And Larry Neumeister NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors are set to start deliberating Monday in Sean “Diddy” Combs ‘ sex trafficking case, weighing charges that could put the hip-hop mogul in prison for life. After receiving legal instructions from federal Judge Arun Subramanian, the jury of eight men and four women […]
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By Edith M. Lederer UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Many of the world’s nations are gathering starting Monday in Spain for a high-level conference to tackle the growing gap between rich and poor nations and try to drum up trillions of dollars needed to close it. The United States, previously a major contributor, pulled its participation, […]
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By Mark Scolforo Several potential defense witnesses from Bryan Kohberger ‘s home state of Pennsylvania are expected in court Monday for a hearing on whether they must testify at the former criminal justice student’s trial for the stabbing deaths of four college students in Idaho. Kohberger’s trial on four counts of murder and one count […]
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BEIJING (AP) — China has reopened its market to seafood from Japan after a nearly two-year ban over the discharge of slightly radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant. A notice from the customs agency said the ban had been lifted Sunday and that imports from most of Japan would be resumed. The […]
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By Kanis Leung HONG KONG (AP) — It’s been years since mass arrests all but silenced pro-democracy activism in Hong Kong. But a crackdown on dissent in the semiautonomous Chinese city is still expanding, hitting restaurants, bookstores and other small businesses. Shops and eateries owned by people once associated with the largely subdued...
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