News From North America
- 'New world order' conspiracy theory not a valid argument in foreclosure case: B.C. judgeby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on August 8, 2022 at 6:31 pm
A conspiracy theory about 'new world order' is not a valid argument in a recent foreclosure case involving a home in Vancouver, a judge in British Columbia ruled.
- Mine rescue efforts continue; underwater drone to conduct searchby Peter Davies (Mexico News Daily) on August 8, 2022 at 6:17 pm
An navy drone will assist in the search for the Coahuila miners trapped by flooding on Wednesday, who authorities say may still be alive.
- Saskatoon woman who had been reported missing facing charges in U.S., Canadaby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on August 8, 2022 at 6:16 pm
Saskatoon police say a woman who had been reported missing is facing charges in the United States related to unauthorized use of identification and in Canada related to parental abduction and public mischief.
- Health experts urge making fourth COVID vaccine more availableby Peter Davies (Mexico News Daily) on August 8, 2022 at 6:01 pm
Some expressed concern that the government is offering second booster shots against the disease only to a few groups of people.
- Blinken Africa trip: The world should not dictate to the continentby BBC News - US & Canada on August 8, 2022 at 5:25 pm
The US's top diplomat is trying to curry favour amid growing influence from Russia and China.
- US Senate passes sweeping climate, tax and healthcare packageby BBC News - US & Canada on August 8, 2022 at 5:17 pm
The bill seeks to lower the cost of medicines, increase corporate taxes and reduce carbon emissions.
- $1.4B in uncashed cheques sitting in CRA's coffers -- how to check if you're owed moneyby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on August 8, 2022 at 4:28 pm
The Canada Revenue Agency says it will be sending e-notifications about uncashed cheques to 25,000 Canadians this month.
- Causes of deadly dry-lightning wildfires revealedby BBC News - US & Canada on August 8, 2022 at 4:24 pm
The conditions for dry lightning, responsible for devastating California wildfires, have been identified.
- Timed Teaser: How did this diver make waves?by BBC News - US & Canada on August 8, 2022 at 4:15 pm
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- No damage reported after 4.6 magnitude earthquake off Vancouver Islandby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on August 8, 2022 at 2:29 pm
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Vancouver Island.
- Amanda Todd: Dutch man convicted of sexually extorting teenagerby BBC News - US & Canada on August 8, 2022 at 2:28 pm
Amanda Todd took her own life weeks after posting a video in which she detailed her harassment online.
- Man found dead in bin during Montreal east-end recycling collectionby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on August 8, 2022 at 2:22 pm
Montreal police are investigating the suspicious death of a man discovered in a bin during recycling collection in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve Monday morning.
- Masks will not be mandatory in Ontario schools next semesterby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on August 8, 2022 at 1:23 pm
Students in Ontario schools will not be required to wear masks come the fall semester, the Ministry of Education confirmed Monday.
- Community cut off by Newfoundland forest fires running out of food, says deputy mayorby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on August 8, 2022 at 12:05 pm
The deputy mayor of a southern Newfoundland town says his community is running out of food as it remains cut off from the rest of the island due to the worst forest fires the province has seen in more than 60 years.
- Roger E. Mosley: Magnum P.I. actor dies aged 83 after car crashby BBC News - US & Canada on August 8, 2022 at 10:42 am
Roger E. Mosley starred opposite Tom Selleck in all eight seasons of the original Magnum P.I.
- Environment Canada extends heat warnings for several provinces across the countryby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on August 8, 2022 at 10:11 am
Environment Canada has extended heat warnings in a number of provinces, as unseasonably hot conditions continue across the country.
- Anti-abortion Gen Z-ers see cause as social justiceby BBC News - US & Canada on August 7, 2022 at 11:33 pm
Anti-abortion Gen Z activists think their fight isn't at odds with the beliefs of other young activists.
- Two-year-old child found safe in Regina, Amber Alert endsby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on August 7, 2022 at 4:28 pm
A two-year-old child from Regina has been found safe, following an alleged abduction and Amber Alert.
- Multiple people in hospital, suspect shot after machete attack on Vancouver's Granville Streetby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on August 7, 2022 at 4:16 pm
Five people, including a suspect, were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a violent incident that drew a massive police presence to downtown Vancouver's main entertainment district Saturday night.
- US President Biden leaves White House for first time since Covidby BBC News - US & Canada on August 7, 2022 at 3:25 pm
The US president is leaving for his home state of Delaware after testing negative for the virus.
- Flash flooding swamps California's Death Valleyby BBC News - US & Canada on August 7, 2022 at 8:51 am
Nearly 1,000 staff and visitors were unable to leave as all roads in and out were closed.
- Meet Neill James, the American who became Ajijic’s ‘art godmother’by Leigh Thelmadatter (Mexico News Daily) on August 6, 2022 at 7:10 pm
After she made the expat enclave her home in 1943, James organized free art classes for Mexican kids whose influence on artists here remains.
- A Mexican culinary legacy: the Caesar saladby Janet Blaser (Mexico News Daily) on August 6, 2022 at 7:03 pm
The devil is in the details of this classic dish, invented spontaneously in the 1920s by an Italian immigrant in his Tijuana restaurant.
- Island trip lays bare US-China tussle in the Pacificby BBC News - US & Canada on August 6, 2022 at 5:30 pm
A speech by senior US officials to commemorate a WWII Pacific battle comes amid tensions with China.
- Hockey Canada: A sex assault scandal disgraces country’s pastimeby BBC News - US & Canada on August 6, 2022 at 5:16 pm
Hockey Canada has lost sponsorships and federal funding amid probe into 2018 sexual assault claim
- John Legend on abortion rights: 'Government should not be involved'by BBC News - US & Canada on August 6, 2022 at 3:56 pm
The singer has spoken out on the issue after his partner suffered a miscarriage two years ago.
- How did gorditas become part of Mexico’s culture wars?by Sarah DeVries (Mexico News Daily) on August 6, 2022 at 3:55 pm
Language use matters, but the more brainpower devoted to debates over words means the less we have to tackle other important issues.
- Digging holes and getting stuck: the week at the morning news conferencesby Ben Wein (Mexico News Daily) on August 6, 2022 at 3:48 pm
A journalist issued a plea for help and the fate of 10 trapped miners was followed at the mañaneras this week.
- US fireman finds 10 dead in house blaze are his familyby BBC News - US & Canada on August 6, 2022 at 3:07 am
The victims of the early-morning house fire in Pennsylvania ranged in age from five to 79.
- Alex Jones must pay $49.3m for Sandy Hook hoax claimby BBC News - US & Canada on August 6, 2022 at 1:41 am
The parents of a child killed in the attack said they had endured harassment and emotional distress.