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• Major change to passport renewals rolls out across Canada. Here's how it works

  29-07-2026 17:56 via nationalpost.com
  
  The Canadian government has announced that online passport renewal is now available to all eligible adult Canadians in Canada.The rollout follows a pilot program introduced in December 2024, which previously limited online passport renewals to a maximum of 2,000 applications per day. With the trial now complete, that daily cap has been removed.Announcing the expansion on Tuesday, immigration minister Lena Diab said: “Expanding online renewal gives eligible Canadians a simpler, more conven
  
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• Toronto man faces 68 charges in multi-country child exploitation case

  29-07-2026 17:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Toronto man faces multiple charges after police say victims were identified in several provinces including Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and several countries.
  
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• Harper-era cabinet minister Chris Alexander a late entry in Toronto mayoral race

  29-07-2026 16:51 via nationalpost.com
  
  The race to become Toronto’s next mayor is welcoming a late and potentially game-breaking candidate in former Conservative federal cabinet minister and long-time diplomat Chris Alexander.The 57-year-old, once Canada’s ambassador to Afghanistan (2003-2005) and an immigration minister under former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, had been rumoured to be considering a run and informally launched his bid with a campaign websiteon Tuesday night.“I’m running because Toronto has
  
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• Via Rail locomotive fleet to be replaced, new facility in works: MacKinnon

  29-07-2026 16:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  The trains will replace Via Rail's fleet across the country, except for the Windsor-Quebec City corridor, where the federal government is planning a new high-speed rail line.
  
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• Police say more victims likely in alleged Toronto-area youth trafficking

  29-07-2026 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hamilton police have charged two GTA men after alleging they trafficked multiple youth between March and June, advertising sexual services online and collecting the proceeds.
  
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• U.S. operations resume at Montreal airport after ‘odour’ cancelled some flights

  29-07-2026 15:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Travellers heading to the U.S. from Montreal are asked to check their flight's status before heading to the airport for any potential cancellation.
  
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• Some U.S.-bound flights from Montreal cancelled due to construction ‘odour’

  29-07-2026 15:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Travellers heading to the U.S. from Montreal are asked to check their flight's status before heading to the airport for any potential cancellation.
  
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• Prime Video to air more NHL regular season, playoff games with new deal

  29-07-2026 15:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rogers Communications and Amazon.com's Prime Video on Tuesday signed a 12-year sublicensing agreement granting the streaming platform exclusive broadcast rights to more games.
  
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• Passenger reports exhaust smell as U.S. customs resume operations at Montreal airport

  29-07-2026 15:07 via cbc.ca
  
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection is gradually resuming its operations at the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, after a strong odour caused disruptions on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Passenger reports exhaust smell as U.S. customs pause operations at Montreal airport

  29-07-2026 15:07 via cbc.ca
  
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection is suspending its operations at the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, leading to multiple flight cancellations Wednesday.
  
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• House committee will meet on call to probe Carney’s Gordie Howe bridge deal

  29-07-2026 14:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  A House of Commons committee is holding a special meeting today on the Gordie Howe International Bridge as the Liberal government continues to face questions about revenue-sharing.
  
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• Toronto Police Association, slain officer’s family call for parole system reform

  29-07-2026 14:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  The family of Todd Baylis and the police union are calling for reforms to Canada's parole system after experiencing what they call "serious" issues ahead of the killer's hearing.
  
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• CNE says it received 50K applications ahead of job fair

  29-07-2026 14:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Young people still looking for summer work are expected to flock to a Toronto convention centre Wednesday for a shot at a job at Canada's largest agricultural fair.
  
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• Chris Alexander, former Harper cabinet minister, to run for Toronto mayor

  29-07-2026 14:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Campaign spokesman Wilf Dinnick said in an email late Tuesday that Chris Alexander would officially register his campaign Wednesday morning.
  
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• Canadian weightlifter Alex Bellemarre claims silver at Commonwealth Games

  29-07-2026 13:17 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadian weightlifter Alex Bellemarre fell one kilogram short of gold at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday in the men’s 94kg division.
  
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• Canadian swimmers reach relay finals at Commonwealth Games

  29-07-2026 13:17 via cbc.ca
  
  The final day of swimming competition at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will see two Canadian teams competing in relay finals.
  
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• Here's the latest on northwestern Ontario's forest fires: Wednesday, July 29

  29-07-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  There are 122 active wildfires across northwestern Ontario, according to the latest update from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) issued on Tuesday evening. Here's what we know about how they're affecting communities across the region.
  
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• B.C. woman dies by MAID at 49 after young-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis: 'This was chosen for me'

  29-07-2026 13:00 via nationalpost.com
  
  A 49-year-old B.C. woman who documented her experience with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease has died after she was approved for medical assistance in dying (MAID).Rebecca Luna , a mother of two from Victoria, B.C., died at approximately 1:15 p.m. on July 25, according to a post on the TikTok account where she described the disease and what it was doing to her to more than 97,000 followers. She called herself a young-onset Alzheimer’s and MAID advocate.Maya Findlay, Luna’s elde
  
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• Rapist and killer of 12-year-old girl granted leave privileges in parole extension

  29-07-2026 12:00 via nationalpost.com
  
  The Nova Scotia man who violently raped, murdered and later dismembered a 12-year-old girl in Ontario almost 40 years ago received another day parole extension this month.And this time, the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) awarded 73-year-old Douglas Worth — a man still deemed to be an “above average risk” for sexual violence — leave privileges that will allow him to leave his Dartmouth halfway house for up to three nights at a time.“The Board authorizes leave privileg
  
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• Immigrants to Canada have adopted the country's low-fertility rates, new research finds

  29-07-2026 12:00 via nationalpost.com
  
  Economic migrants, who make up the bulk of Canada’s immigrants, have adopted their new country’s behaviour in one significant area — they have very low fertility rates, new research suggests.“Immigrants are feeling the low-fertility pressure of Canada here, like everyone else,” says demographer and sociologist Rachel Margolis, a professor at Western University, and one of the authors of a new paper on immigration and fertility.Even groups with relatively high ferti
  
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• Mother speaks out after child with autism dismissed from daycare

  29-07-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Family alleges there was a lack of communication and collaboration about toddler’s care.
  
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• Security for Prince Harry's visits to Canada topped all internationally protected persons

  29-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadian taxpayers spent more to protect Prince Harry during his visits to Canada over a five-year period than for any other internationally protected person who visited Canada during that time. An RCMP document obtained by CBC News provides a rare glimpse into the secretive world of protecting internationally protected persons.
  
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• Calgary maintains rules for backyard suites but secondary suites will get ‘automatic approval’

  29-07-2026 05:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to administration, all but two of the 192 development permit applications for backyard suites submitted to the City of Calgary last year were approved. 
  
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• Former MP Chris Alexander officially entering Toronto's mayoral race

  29-07-2026 03:50 via cbc.ca
  
  A former Conservative Member of Parliament is entering the already crowded race to become Toronto's next mayor.
  
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• Former MP Chris Alexander enters Toronto's mayoral race

  29-07-2026 03:50 via cbc.ca
  
  "I’m running because Toronto has been standing still for three years," the former federal politician said in an online post announcing his candidacy.
  
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• Former MP Chris Alexander entering Toronto's mayoral race

  29-07-2026 03:50 via cbc.ca
  
  "I’m running because Toronto has been standing still for three years," the former federal politician said in an online post announcing his candidacy.
  
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• B.C.-designed dive suit to be showcased at the Pentagon

  29-07-2026 03:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The DSEND suit used by the US Navy will be showcased at the Pentagon later this week. It’s the latest design that allows divers great mobility.
  
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• B.C. minister says TransLink must find way to transport HandyDART passenger

  29-07-2026 03:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Both TransLink and HandyDART operator Transdev say they cannot safely accommodate Tom Cretain anymore because of the size of his mobility device.
  
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• Kelowna moves forward with plan to protect land for potential Highway 97 widening

  29-07-2026 03:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  The concept would add two transit-only lanes to the existing six lanes between the William R. Bennett Bridge and UBC Okanagan — a project staff say could be 20 years away.
  
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• Okanagan researchers wade into streams to help shape the future of the region’s water

  29-07-2026 03:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The work is part of an effort by the Collaborative Leadership Table, a partnership of First Nations andgovernments developing a vision for managing water across the Okanagan.
  
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• Saskatchewan says health-care recruitment plan paying off, opposition questions results

  29-07-2026 02:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's health ministry says its recruitment campaign to attract international healthcare workers brought over 7,500 workers to the province over the last four years.
  
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• Montreal urges continued water conservation amid major aqueduct repairs

  29-07-2026 02:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  A cooler, wetter summer has helped keep water demand lower than expected, but officials warn that future heat waves could quickly increase consumption.
  
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• Richmond homeless camps prompt increased concern, with one above a jet fuel pipeline

  29-07-2026 02:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Guylaine Auclair told Global News she has been offered a spot in modular housing, but with so much space, rent-free, she said she doesn't need to leave.
  
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• Commonwealth Games guide: Canada wins 14 more medals, plus who to watch Wednesday

  29-07-2026 02:07 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC Sports' daily newsletter recaps another big day for Canadian athletes at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland and previews the top medal contenders on Day 6.
  
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• Homes, farms and vineyards flooded in Niagara, Ont., after overnight rainstorm

  29-07-2026 01:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., and St. Catharines, Ont., are dealing with localized, massive flooding from a tumultuous overnight storm that dumped overwhelming amounts of rain and prompted work crews to work throughout Tuesday.
  
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• This summer will be different on P.E.I. as crews arrive to film novel adaptation for Netflix

  29-07-2026 01:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Lips are sealed on Netflix’s plans for filming on Prince Edward Island, but it's starting to look like this summer in the province will be different.
  
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• Family of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation woman questions RCMP use of force

  29-07-2026 01:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's police oversight body is investigating an incident on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation where an RCMP officer punched a woman several times in the face.
  
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• 1 in 4 households in southwestern Ontario facing food insecurity: health units

  29-07-2026 00:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  The joint statement from the health units also showed a single adult receiving Ontario Works in southwestern Ontario could face a monthly deficit ranging from $301 up to $859.
  
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• Kenora, Ont. man swims across Lake of the Woods, raises funds for kids’ health care

  29-07-2026 00:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chad English's swim has raised more than $80,000 to support organizations that have helped his daughter, including SickKids Hospital and the Shriners Hospital for Children.
  
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• More than 70 hikers evacuated from West Coast Trail amid heavy rains

  29-07-2026 00:12 via cbc.ca
  
  The owner of a charter ferry service says he can't remember a storm this severe on the trail during the month of July, and that there's typically one rain storm in August.
  
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• Canadian NATO intern to stay in Belgian custody on spying charge: officials

  29-07-2026 00:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Following a closed-door hearing Tuesday, the Belgian federal prosecutor's office said the suspect would continue to be held in pretrial detention.
  
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