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- Canada sending $5 million in humanitarian aid to those hit by Venezuelan earthquakesCanada is sending $5 million in humanitarian aid to Venezuela to support emergency relief efforts following catastrophic earthquakes. The aid includes food, water, sanitation, health services, and logistics. Venezuelans and the diaspora express concerns about the government's preparedness and aid distribution.
- Canada sending $5 million in humanitarian aid to those hit by Venezuelan earthquakesCanada is sending $5 million in humanitarian aid to Venezuela to support emergency relief efforts following catastrophic earthquakes. The aid includes food, water, sanitation, health services, and logistics. Venezuelans and the diaspora express concerns about the government's preparedness and aid distribution.
- Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds, beats Germany 2-1 on Plata's 77th-minute goalEcuador advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds by defeating Germany 2-1 with a 77th-minute goal from Gonzalo Plata.
- Vancouver's FIFA fan festival food sellers benefit from crowds, good weatherVancouver's FIFA fan festival has boosted food vendor sales, with operators benefiting from large crowds and favorable weather conditions.
- Ivory Coast into World Cup knockout round for 1st time as Pépé scores twice in 2-0 win over CuracaoIvory Coast secured a 2-0 victory over Curaçao, advancing to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in their history with goals from Nicolas Pépé in each half.
- Serena Williams' daughters see how hard she's working for Wimbledon returnSerena Williams is returning to tennis at 44, with family playing a key role, as her daughters accompany her training and matches, though her movement on grass courts remains a challenge.
- Serena Williams' daughters see how hard she's working for Wimbledon returnSerena Williams is returning to tennis at 44, with her daughters accompanying her, and her focus on family and training. Analysts note her strong performance but highlight challenges with grass court movement.
- N.B. social workers must be empowered to do what's best for at-risk youth: advocatesYouth advocates in New Brunswick urge the government to empower social workers to prioritize the best interests of at-risk youth, citing systemic failures and bureaucratic barriers within the Social Development Department. A report on a 16-year-old's overdose death highlighted the department's lack of accountability and failure to act on multiple warnings.
- N.B. social workers must be empowered to do what's best for at-risk youth: advocatesNew Brunswick youth advocates urge the government to empower social workers to prioritize the best interests of at-risk youth, citing systemic failures and bureaucratic barriers in the Social Development Department following a 16-year-old's overdose death.
- RCMP say no survivors after firefighting plane with 3 on board crashes in N.W.T.RCMP report three fatalities after a firefighting plane crashed while combating wildfires in the Northwest Territories
- RCMP say no survivors after firefighting plane with 3 on board crashes in N.W.T.RCMP report three fatalities after a firefighting plane crashed while combating wildfires in the Northwest Territories
- 'You should believe me': B.C. murder suspect says ex-wife's death was like a suicideA B.C. man accused of murdering his ex-wife claims her death was like a suicide, denying the crime and stating there is no evidence proving his guilt, while the Crown argues his explanation is inconsistent with the evidence.
- Pop diplomacy: Eurovision gives Canada a chance to flex 'soft power,' expert saysCanada is moving closer to joining the Eurovision song contest after CBC/Radio-Canada became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union, which could help increase Canada's cultural influence in Europe.
- Pop diplomacy: Eurovision gives Canada a chance to flex 'soft power,' expert saysCanada is cleared to participate in the Eurovision song contest after CBC/Radio-Canada became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union, offering opportunities for cultural exchange and increased European visibility.
- Scouting report: A quick look at South Africa's FIFA World Cup runSouth Africa advanced to the World Cup knockout stage by defeating South Korea 1-0, setting up a match against Canada.