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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to add more tariffs on Canada over what he described as "willful negligence" to prevent wildfires that have blanketed much of Ontario and some northern U.S. states with smoke.

By Denio Lourenco The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King is guilty of intimidation and has ordered a new sentencing hearing after finding the trial judge made errors in law during King's criminal trial. This is a breaking news story. Stay with us for updates. Keep it Factual

OTTAWA - Mexico's Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco Alvarez says his government will engage in trilateral talks with the U.S. and Canada on the continental trade pact when "it's appropriate." The Trump administration opted not to renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, better known as CUSMA, at the start of July. That triggered rolling annual reviews for up to a decade, at which point the agreement will expire if the partners can't agree on an extension.

By Patricia D'Cunha A judge has declared a mistrial in one sexual assault conviction of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach. In June, Stronach was found guilty of sexual offences involving two women decades ago. However, on Friday, Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy granted a request from the defence for a mistrial on one count. The sentencing hearing was scheduled for September. More to come Keep it Factual

RCMP are asking members of the public to keep an eye out for a 51-year-old man who is wanted by police. In a press release, Halifax Mounties said they are looking for information on the whereabouts of Robert MacDonald, who is wanted across the province. The accused is facing charges of failing to comply with an undertaking and failing to comply with a release order. He is 5'7″, about 150 pounds and has brown hair and a greying beard.

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources says a wildfire that prompted an evacuation order northeast of Halifax has grown to 17 square kilometres. The evacuation order affecting an estimated 100 to 150 people near Mooseland Road was issued Thursday night by Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency. At that time, the fire was estimate to be about three square kilometres in size.

Elayce Clayton got off the plane from Dublin, Ireland and was greeted by dozens of people from her community of North Preston. The 10-year-old represented the country and Nova Scotia at the 2026 Dance World Cup, where she finished first in the Best Solo Dance category. She danced a hip-hop solo, placing first in the children's category and the Hip Hop final. Not only could she celebrate her winnings, but she was also able to feel the support from her community, who came out to see her.

Older Nova Scotians needing a place to live have another option after a long-term care home with a modern look opened in Lower Sackville. Rosecrest The Meadows, operated by Rosecrest Communities, is a 144-bed home where all the people living there will have a single bedroom and washroom. It is the seventh type of home under the province's plan to build 5,700 new and replacement beds in places across Nova Scotia.

The Jacket Lake wildfire grew from an estimated four hectares in size when it was first discovered to around 300 hectares in a day. Addresses from 4315 Mooseland Rd. down to Highway 7 were told to evacuate Thursday around 9:00 p.m. Those leaving their homes can register at evacuation centres at Musquodoboit Rural High School (11980 Hwy.

Some U.S. politicians take aim at Canada over wildfire smoke Some U.S. politicians are taking aim at Canada over wildfire smoke crossing the border, with some even threatening legal action.