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Wildfire evacuation order ends for northern Yukon fly-in community of Old Crow

Wildfire evacuation order ends for northern Yukon fly-in community of Old Crow

OLD CROW, Yukon — A precautionary wildfire evacuation order for Yukon's northernmost community of Old Crow has been rescinded.
Ottawa Redblacks add defensive back Brandin Dandridge to active roster

Ottawa Redblacks add defensive back Brandin Dandridge to active roster

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks placed American defensive back Brandin Dandridge on their active roster Tuesday. Ottawa placed Dandridge on the six-game injured list with a foot ailment before its 26-24 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Aug. 6.
Hamilton Sports Group unveils its plans for '23 Grey Cup Festival

Hamilton Sports Group unveils its plans for '23 Grey Cup Festival

HAMILTON — The second time will be the charm for Hamilton's Grey Cup organizing committee. On Tuesday, the Hamilton Sports Group unveiled its plans for the 2023 Grey Cup, which will be held Nov. 19 at Tim Hortons Field.
Renaming Toronto's Dundas Street: An 'important first step' or wasteful expense?

Renaming Toronto's Dundas Street: An 'important first step' or wasteful expense?

TORONTO — For some people, renaming Toronto's Dundas Street is a necessary step to confront the history of a city built in part by individuals connected to the British Empire's transatlantic slave trade. Others say the estimated $8.
Leafs legend Baun, who scored goal in 1964 Stanley Cup on broken leg, dead at 86

Leafs legend Baun, who scored goal in 1964 Stanley Cup on broken leg, dead at 86

Bobby Baun, a hard-nosed defenceman who entered hockey lore by helping the Toronto Maple Leafs to the 1964 Stanley Cup on a broken leg, has died at the age of 86. Born Sept. 9, 1936, in Lanigan, Sask.
Community engagement, time part of effort to tackle racism in Peel policing: OHRC

Community engagement, time part of effort to tackle racism in Peel policing: OHRC

Efforts to tackle systemic racism in the Peel Regional Police service will take time and lots of community engagement, the head of the Ontario Human Rights Commission says as dozens of recommendations to improve the force are reviewed.
Netflix launches gaming test for televisions and computers in Canada

Netflix launches gaming test for televisions and computers in Canada

TORONTO — Netflix says it has begun an experiment allowing some Canadians to play its games on their televisions and computers.
17 people sent to hospital after alleged bear spray attack at Quebec vacation camp

17 people sent to hospital after alleged bear spray attack at Quebec vacation camp

MONTREAL — Seventeen people were sent to hospital after they were allegedly attacked with bear spray at a vacation camp northeast of Montreal. Provincial police spokeswoman Sgt.
July home sales see largest annual rise in two years: CREA

July home sales see largest annual rise in two years: CREA

July home sales saw the largest year-over-year increase in more than two years, but were little changed from June, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Tuesday. On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, sales edged up 8.
Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales down 1.7 per cent in June

Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales down 1.7 per cent in June

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fell 1.7 per cent to $71.5 billion in June, led by a drop in sales in the petroleum and coal product, chemical and machinery subsectors.