Canada's 2023 wildfires burned huge chunks of forest, spewing far more heat-trapping gas than planes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Catastrophic Canadian warming-fueled wildfires last year pumped more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than India did by burning fossil fuels, setting ablaze an area of forest larger than West Virginia, new research found. Scientists at the World Resources...

New study says 2023 Canada wildfires put 3.28 billion tons of carbon dioxide into the air, four times more than aviation

Billionaire Frank Stronach is facing additional sexual assault charges in Canada

TORONTO (AP) — Austrian-Canadian auto parts billionaire Frank Stronach was arrested again on Wednesday and is facing additional sexual assault charges, police said. Peel Regional Police Constable Tyler Bell-Morena said investigators have identified additional victims and Stronach,...

Canada beats Peru 1-0 at Copa America on David goal, first win over South American team in 24 years

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Jonathan David scored in the 74th minute, and Canada beat Peru 1-0 on Tuesday night in the Copa America for its first victory over a South American opponent in 24 years. Peru played a man short after Miguel Araujo was given a red card in the 59th minute for...

Canada's Liberals suffer major upset in Toronto special election, raising doubts about Trudeau

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party has suffered a major upset in a special election for a Toronto district it has held for three decades, raising doubts about Trudeau’s leadership ahead of next year’s general election. Elections Canada...

US to play Canada, New Zealand and Panama in September, October matches

CHICAGO (AP) — The United States will play Canada, New Zealand and Panama in friendly matches in September and October. The U.S. faces Canada on Sept. 7 at Kansas City, Kansas, then meets New Zealand three days later at Cincinnati. The match against Panama is on Oct. 12 at Austin,...

Today in History: June 25, Korean War begins

Today in History Today is Tuesday, June 25, the 177th day of 2024. There are 189 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 25, 1950, war broke out in Korea as forces from the communist North invaded the South. Also on this date: ...

Today in History: June 25, Korean War begins

Today in History Today is Tuesday, June 25, the 177th day of 2024. There are 189 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 25, 1950, war broke out in Korea as forces from the communist North invaded the South. Also on this date: ...

Canada to start 30-day consultation to impose surtax on Chinese electric vehicles

TORONTO (AP) — Canada's government is investigating whether to impose a surtax on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles. A 30-day consultation on the issue will begin on July 2 to counter what Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday is a clear effort by Chinese...

Burling skippers Kiwis to New York regatta win and clinches spot in SailGP's $2M Grand Final

Peter Burling and the New Zealand Black Foils sailed a flawless podium race on the Hudson River on Sunday to win the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix and clinch a spot in SailGP's $2 million, winner-take-all Grand Final in San Francisco next month. Burling and his mates took the...