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In the news today: Feds talk new Canadians and housing, First Nations policing delays

In the news today: Feds talk new Canadians and housing, First Nations policing delays

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Liberals say newcomers can help solve housing crisis ...
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Montreal researchers join international study of rare disease Friedreich's ataxia

Montreal researchers join international study of rare disease Friedreich's ataxia

Montreal researchers are joining an international study to learn more about a little-understood genetic disease that is found in Canada, and especially in Quebec and in Acadian regions of the Maritimes. Dr.
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Saskatchewan begins forming new police service; critics question lack of oversight

Saskatchewan begins forming new police service; critics question lack of oversight

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Party government has begun establishing a new provincial police service, but the minister in charge says it won't have an oversight body until boots are on the ground.
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Housing crisis: Feds stick by immigration plan, rethink international student flows

OTTAWA — The alarm bells are becoming bull horns: Canada's housing supply isn't keeping up with the rapid rate of population growth.
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Newfoundland hospitals grapple with patients admitted because they have nowhere to go

Newfoundland hospitals grapple with patients admitted because they have nowhere to go

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The woman in the corner of the emergency room still haunts Dr. Gerard Farrell, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association.
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Forecasted winds pose biggest wildfire threat amid heat wave: BC Wildfire Service

Forecasted winds pose biggest wildfire threat amid heat wave: BC Wildfire Service

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — While scorching temperatures were expected to reach their climax Tuesday in a prolonged heat wave in southern British Columbia, the BC Wildfire Service says the greatest wildfire risk won't come until later this week.
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Auger-Aliassime bounced from Cincinnati Open by Mannarino in straight sets

Auger-Aliassime bounced from Cincinnati Open by Mannarino in straight sets

CINCINNATI — There was good news and bad news for Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Cincinnati Open.
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Biggio's plunk lifts Blue Jays over Phillies 2-1; Romano earns 29th save in return

Biggio's plunk lifts Blue Jays over Phillies 2-1; Romano earns 29th save in return

TORONTO — It hurt but Cavan Biggio's patience at the plate handed the Toronto Blue Jays a key win on Tuesday.
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Romano returns for Blue Jays, more to follow

Romano returns for Blue Jays, more to follow

TORONTO — Jordan Romano is back on the Toronto Blue Jays' roster, and more of the team's injured players could be back on Friday.
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Zhang, Ince share junior boys lead at national golf championship

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Two golfers from B.C.'s Lower Mainland share the lead after two rounds of the Canadian Junior boys championship. Alex Zhang of Richmond shot a 3-under 69 on Tuesday to sit at 4-under for the tournament.
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