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In the news today: Convoy trial closing arguments continue, Sask. wildfire evacuation

In the news today: Convoy trial closing arguments continue, Sask. wildfire evacuation

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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B.C. fruit group, $50 million in debt to bank, files for creditor protection

B.C. fruit group, $50 million in debt to bank, files for creditor protection

PENTICTON, B.C.
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Phil Wizard introduced breaking to the world by taking gold medal, mentors say

Phil Wizard introduced breaking to the world by taking gold medal, mentors say

VANCOUVER — A gold medal win by Canadian Philip Kim at the Paris Olympics in breaking has introduced the world to the sport and its culture that is all about peace, love and unity, his former coaches say.
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Canada's foreign worker program 'breeding ground' for modern slavery: report

Canada's foreign worker program 'breeding ground' for modern slavery: report

OTTAWA — A recently released international report says Canada's temporary foreign worker program is a "breeding ground" for contemporary slavery.
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'They crossed the line': Crown in closing arguments for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

'They crossed the line': Crown in closing arguments for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

OTTAWA — Two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers "crossed the line" into criminal activity when they led a massive demonstration to Ottawa in 2022 and refused to leave, the Crown said in its final submissions on their criminal trial Tuesday.
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Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value

Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value

The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month’s wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property.
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Banff mayor says reducing vehicles necessary after town votes no to pedestrian zone

Banff mayor says reducing vehicles necessary after town votes no to pedestrian zone

BANFF, Alta. — A day after a tight vote to remove a contentious pedestrian zone in downtown Banff, Alta., those on both sides of the issue say they share one common goal: reducing the number of cars.
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Montreal man sentenced to 10 years in U.S. for 'massive' telemarketing scheme

Montreal man sentenced to 10 years in U.S. for 'massive' telemarketing scheme

MONTREAL — A Montreal man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Pennsylvania judge for operating a telemarketing scheme that defrauded American seniors of millions of dollars.
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B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP

B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP

BURNABY, B.C. — A British Columbia man is facing almost two dozen charges over allegations of online sexual extortion that police say stem from reports by several victims in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario. A statement from RCMP in Burnaby, B.C.
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Parliamentary committee to probe how Toronto terror suspect was admitted to Canada

Parliamentary committee to probe how Toronto terror suspect was admitted to Canada

OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee will investigate how a man who is now facing terror charges was admitted to Canada and obtained citizenship.
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