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In the news today: Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate again
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate again Avery Shenfeld doesn't think the Bank of Canada will cut its be...
Jul 28, 2025
Lawyer calls on Canada to speed up visa approvals as situation worsens in Gaza
ST. JOHN'S - A Toronto immigration lawyer says family members of Canadians are dying in Gaza as the federal immigration department drags it heels approving visas through a special program launched in ...
Jul 28, 2025
Motion expected in Nanaimo, B.C. on asking for closure of safe injection site
Council in Nanaimo, B.C., is scheduled to hear a motion that could result in the city asking a provincial health authority to close a local overdose prevention site. Coun. Ian Thorpe is expected to br...
Jul 28, 2025
Fernandez wins DC Open fuelled by Shake Shack, de Minaur takes men's title
WASHINGTON (AP) - The biggest tennis title of Leylah Fernandez's career arrived at the D.C. Open on Sunday with the help of a terrific backhand, some superb returning - and energy courtesy of Shake Sh...
Jul 27, 2025
Mitchell, Hamilton Tiger-Cats complete late comeback to beat B.C. Lions 37-33
VANCOUVER - A last-minute touchdown reception from Kiondre Smith lifted the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a 37-33 win over the B.C. Lions on Sunday. Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 389 yards, three touchdowns and...
Jul 27, 2025
Arseneault opens NBO with straight sets win over Royer
TORONTO - Wild-card entry Nicolas Arseneault of Richmond Hill, Ont., will be among those saluting Vasek Pospisil as the Canadian tennis veteran begins play in his final National Bank Open tournament o...
Jul 27, 2025
Kitayama wins 3M Open, beating Stevens by 1 for his 2nd PGA Tour victory
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) - Kurt Kitayama finished a sizzling weekend with a final-round 65 to win the 3M Open on Sunday, beating Sam Stevens by one stroke for his second PGA Tour victory. Kitayama, who shot...
Jul 27, 2025
Algae blooms, development concerns at Turtle Lake prompt call for input
A study into popular recreation spot Turtle Lake in west-central Saskatchewan is asking people who live at or use the lake to give their opinions on its future.The lake, located around 59 kilometres s...
Jul 27, 2025
Flaherty, Torres help Tigers snap six-game losing streak with 10-4 win over Blue Jays
DETROIT (AP) - Jack Flaherty pitched six scoreless innings, Gleyer Torres hit a three-run homer and the Detroit Tigers ended a six-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on ...
Jul 27, 2025
Man punches cougar in face, deters attack near Smithers, B.C.
SMITHERS - A British Columbia man suffered minor injuries after fending off a cougar attack by punching the animal in the face in the province's northern Interior. The province's Conservation Officer ...
Jul 27, 2025
