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[published_date] Whether you're camping under the stars, jumping off the dock at a lakeside cottage, strolling the coast or exploring a new city, there's arguably nothing better than a summer vacation in Canada. Assuming, of course, you can afford it. From accommodations to flights, Canadians may be noticing higher prices on domestic travel this season. And that's in part…

[published_date] The prospect of Canada reaching a trade deal with the United States by the Aug. 1 deadline appears uncertain, with Prime Minister Mark Carney insisting his government will only sign a new agreement if there is one worth signing. "The Government of Canada will not accept a bad deal," Carney said in French in…

[published_date] Several candidates contesting next month's byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot have reported receiving negative and sometimes "potentially threatening commentary" on social media platforms in recent days, according to RCMP. "While Canadians are entitled to express their opinions, even those critical of political figures, threats or comments that cross the line into criminal conduct will be taken seriously," RCMP wrote…

[published_date] Kai-Ji Adam Lo, the suspect in an alleged Vancouver car-ramming attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival, is now facing three additional counts of second-degree murder, according to police, bringing the total number of murder charges against him to 11. Lo is accused of driving his SUV through a crowd of people at the Filipino…

[published_date] The graduating class of a northern Manitoba high school got their diplomas and threw their caps into the air in front of a home crowd on Saturday, nearly a month after their community returned following an evacuation due to wildfires. Only a few weeks ago, a celebration wasn't guaranteed for the 54 Grade 12…

[published_date] Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit his hometown of Fort Smith, N.W.T., on Wednesday — his first official visit to the territory since he was elected. According to the Prime Minister's Office, Carney and Premier R.J. Simpson will meet with local families Wednesday morning in Fort Smith to discuss affordability challenges and food insecurity. Carney is also…

[published_date] An autopsy has found that a nine-year-old Montreal girl allegedly killed by her father over the weekend was drowned.  The preliminary findings of the autopsy, which were released on Tuesday by New York State Police, found Melina Frattolin died by asphyxia due to drowning and her death was a homicide.  The results will have to…

[published_date] Recruiting a licensed auto technician in Canada's automotive capital is so difficult that at least one company has been approved to hire a temporary foreign worker for the position. Peter Solly, owner of Macdonald's Auto Repair and Maintenance, has looked at that option, but instead offered $20,000 in signing bonuses to get new technicians hired. But…

[published_date] A new research project in Regina is using geo-data on discarded needles around the city and pop-up testing sites for sexually-transmitted infections to improve health-care access and reduce Saskatchewan's high rates of HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis. The project is a partnership between AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan (APSS) and the University of Regina. The…

[published_date] Coastal First Nations in British Columbia have issued an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, asking him to reject any new proposal for a crude oil pipeline to the northwest coast. The move comes as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pushes for a new private-sector pipeline that would send crude oil to the northern B.C. coast for export…

[published_date] Esi Edugyan says Disney Plus's take on her acclaimed historical novel Washington Black will surprise anyone familiar with the sprawling coming-of-age tale. There are significant changes to the hero and his relationships, wholly invented scenes and entirely new characters inserted by showrunners and executive producers Selwyn Seyfu Hinds and Kimberly Ann Harrison. Edugyan says she…

[published_date] The Port of Churchill's ownership group has signed an agreement with the Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments to create a renewed Arctic trade corridor in northern Manitoba. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe say they've signed an agreement with Arctic Gateway Group to upgrade infrastructure, modernize supply chains and increase access to…