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Wreckage of plane that disappeared in Ontario last month has been found, police say

WAWA, Ont. — The wreckage of a small plane that disappeared last month in northern Ontario with two men aboard has been located in Lake Superior Provincial Park.
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Cleanup underway after storm leaves at least nine dead, thousands without power

Cleanup underway after storm leaves at least nine dead, thousands without power

OTTAWA — Emergency crews rushed to restore power and clear roads on Sunday a day after a deadly and destructive storm swept across southern Ontario and Quebec, though officials cautioned that some of the outages could take days to resolve.
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Some Jif peanut butter products recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

The makers of Jif peanut butter are urging Canadians to check their recent purchases as they issue a recall for some products due to potential salmonella contamination. The J.M. Smucker Co.
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More than 500 animals and birds could be lost or extinct, says study

More than 500 animals and birds could be lost or extinct, says study

VANCOUVER — A study shows a less colourful and quieter world with the possible loss of more than 500 species that haven't been seen in over 50 years.
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At least two people dead, more than 300,000 without power after storm hits Ontario

At least two people dead, more than 300,000 without power after storm hits Ontario

The first long weekend of the summer season began in tragic fashion in Ontario on Saturday after a powerful storm killed at least three people in its swift but intense path across the southern part of the province.
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Toronto health authorities investigate first suspected monkeypox case

Toronto health authorities investigate first suspected monkeypox case

Toronto Public Health says it is investigating Ontario's first suspected case of monkeypox. Health officials say the case is a man in his 40s who had contact with someone who had recently travelled to Montreal.
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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he won't run in upcoming party leadership race

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he won't run in upcoming party leadership race

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney quashed speculation on his immediate political future on Saturday when he explicitly stated he would not be running in the race to pick a new leader for his United Conservative party.
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Croupiers at Montreal Casino launch unlimited strike as negotiations hit impasse

Croupiers at Montreal Casino launch unlimited strike as negotiations hit impasse

MONTREAL — Croupiers at the Montreal Casino launched an unlimited general strike on Saturday as negotiations over a new collective agreement have stalled. In a statement, the union representing workers said the strike started at 9 a.m.
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'Still going': Some RVers say high gasoline prices could keep them closer to home

'Still going': Some RVers say high gasoline prices could keep them closer to home

With gasoline prices hitting all-time highs, Jeff Redmond says he's planning to stay closer to home when RV camping this summer. The owner and general manager of Bucars RV Centre in Balzac, Alta.
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U.S., Canada, other APEC delegates walk out on Russian speaker

U.S., Canada, other APEC delegates walk out on Russian speaker

BANGKOK (AP) — Delegates from the United States, Canada, and three other nations staged a walkout Saturday when a representative from Russia began his opening remarks at a meeting of trade ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group in t
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