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Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 186 stories
Maroof Bangi, 23, and Josta Grace MacNeal, 30, are wanted on Canada-wide warrants for second-degree murder in the shooting death of 35-year-old Niagara Falls man, Mitchell Snoddon. Investigators believe Bangi and MacNeal are responsible for his death.
After the federal government grounded the Province of Ontario’s plans to expand Billy Bishop Airport, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik say they are celebrating the recent “waterfront victory” with what they feel is an appropriate perk for those looking to enjoy the waterfront. Malik added that the free rides will make it possible for more people to see “what we’re fighting for.” While the program is aimed at thanking Torontonians and celebrating the city coming together behind a common cause, Chow clarified that the discount is available to all those using the ferries.
CALGARY — A non-profit representing Canadians with autism says better emergency alert systems for missing vulnerable people are needed after the death of a Calgary boy. The National Autism Network says emergency alert systems and first-responder training need “urgent change” for vulnerable children and their families. “The National Autism Network will be creating space in the coming days for Autistic people, families, professionals and communities to share stories, identify solutions and help shape real change,” the group said in a news release Wednesday.
Some 3,000 customers were evacuated to a parking lot before the explosion happened in another part of the mall, where some people were still working. As of early Thursday, six people were confirmed to have died at the mall site among the 11 people pulled out of the wreckage, according to Kumamoto authorities. Restoring electricity, gas and water to stricken areas, while providing a supply of fresh water is key, she said.
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More than 80 wildfires extinguished in Ontario in past two weeks: minister - CTV News.
France's wildfire risk remains "extremely high" despite a slight improvement in weather conditions, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Thursday (July 30), citing persistent drought and fast-spreading blazes across the country. Nunez said higher humidity and weaker winds had helped conditions, but authorities still dealt with 26 fires nationwide on Wednesday (July 29) alone, warning that vegetation remained highly combustible.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said the "situation is still quite complicated" as wildfires continued to burn after a crisis meeting Thursday in Paris. Regarding the giant wildfires that have spread in Gironde region, Nunez said the blaze stabilised but not contained.
Polish authorities said Thursday that a 10 metre (33 feet) wide crater had been left by an explosion in an eastern region that occurred as Russia staged new missile attacks on neighbouring Ukraine. Polish authorities did not immediately give the cause of the crater but it took place as Russia stage a large new attack on the Lviv region in western Ukraine, near the border with Poland.
Concacaf, which governs football in North and Central America and hosted this year's World Cup, said its 41 member associations have "rejected" the proposal made by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, after it met on Thursday. The World Cup is not for sale." Uefa's boycott would cover all Fifa competitions, including the men's and women's World Cups and Club World Cup, and be triggered if Fifa president Gianni Infantino's proposals are voted through by member associations. She added: "We oppose Fifa's plans - the Fifa World Cup belongs to football and always will." The Scottish FA added its UEFA’s member.
The 55 UEFA members are in favor of the boycott as a tense situation continues to unfold. UEFA to boycott World Cup over FIFA investment plan, Concacaf also rejects proposal.
Palo Alto Police said neither party was provided preferential treatment after the July 14 crash that seriously injured Niners coach Kyle Shanahan.