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About 7 people a year die trying to save others from drowning in Canada, study finds

About 7 people a year die trying to save others from drowning in Canada, study finds

TORONTO — A new study says an average of seven people in Canada die each year trying to save another person from drowning. The researchers found that 74 people drowned between January 2010 and December 2019 after attempting a rescue in the water.
One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to check

One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to check

LONDON (AP) — Is it The Velvet Underground or Velvet Sundown? The fictitious rock group, Velvet Sundown, which comes complete with AI-generated music, lyrics and album art, is stoking debate about how the new technology is blurring the line between t
Cluster of new Ontario measles cases mostly in the Sudbury area

Cluster of new Ontario measles cases mostly in the Sudbury area

TORONTO — A northeastern Ontario region that saw its first measles infection this summer is now reporting dozens of new cases.
Toronto's new renovictions bylaw comes into effect, aimed at protecting tenants

Toronto's new renovictions bylaw comes into effect, aimed at protecting tenants

A new Toronto bylaw targeting renovictions comes into effect today, requiring landlords to get a licence before carrying out repairs or renovations that force tenants to move out.
Justin Trudeau spotted at Katy Perry concert days after dining together in Montreal

Justin Trudeau spotted at Katy Perry concert days after dining together in Montreal

MONTREAL — Justin Trudeau was spotted in the crowd at Katy Perry’s concert in Montreal on Wednesday night, days after duo dined together in the city.
TC Energy positioning to capitalize on rising natural gas demand

TC Energy positioning to capitalize on rising natural gas demand

TC Energy Corp. says it sees rising demand for natural gas pipelines in the future as it reported an increase in second-quarter profit from a year earlier, despite a complex macroeconomic backdrop.
Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster to be honoured at this year's TIFF Tribute Awards

Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster to be honoured at this year's TIFF Tribute Awards

Guillermo del Toro and Jodie Foster are among those set to receive special honours at the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival.
West Virginia scrambles to strip artificial dyes from school meals before classes start

West Virginia scrambles to strip artificial dyes from school meals before classes start

When school starts in West Virginia next month, 240,000 students in districts large and small will notice something missing from their cafeteria trays.
A key US inflation gauge rose last month as Trump's tariffs lifted goods prices

A key US inflation gauge rose last month as Trump's tariffs lifted goods prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked higher last month in a sign that President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs are starting to lift prices for many goods. Prices rose 2.
On 'Bite Me,' Reneé Rapp punches back

On 'Bite Me,' Reneé Rapp punches back

NEW YORK (AP) — Reneé Rapp was clear on her intentions for her sophomore album, “Bite Me,” from the start. “I wanted to love this,” Rapp says.