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Global stock markets sag: World stock markets are in retreat amid new concerns about Europe's economic outlook and evidence that China's manufacturing growth is slowing.
Alleged Russian spies get U.S. bail hearings: Bail hearings are being held in the U.S. for nine people charged in a Russian spy case.
Hurricane Alex weakens to tropical storm: Hurricane Alex forces thousands of people to flee coastal fishing villages before weakening to a tropical storm over northern Mexico.

Queen arrives for Canada Day party: The Queen arrived on Parliament Hill to celebrate her first Canada Day in Ottawa since 1997.
HST arrives in Ontario: The harmonized sales tax has arrived in Ontario, meaning increased sales taxes on a number of goods and services.
Chalk River reactor to restart in July: AECL: Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. says it estimates that the National Research Universal reactor will resume medical isotope production by the end of July.

Queen arrives for Canada Day party: The Queen arrived on Parliament Hill to celebrate her first Canada Day in Ottawa since 1997.
Global stock markets sag: World stock markets are in retreat amid new concerns about Europe's economic outlook and evidence that China's manufacturing growth is slowing.
China blocks web search feature: Google: A Google search feature was blocked in China, the company said as it awaited Beijing's decision on whether to renew its operating licence amid tensions over censorship.

Chalk River reactor to restart in July: AECL: Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. says it estimates that the National Research Universal reactor will resume medical isotope production by the end of July.
MDs warn of online stem cell therapies: Unproven stem cell therapies sold online could be dangerous and costly, say researchers who have launched a website to educate and protect patients.
Teen exercise could lower dementia risk at 65: Exercise has previously been linked to possible benefits in staving off dementia, but a new look at the topic suggests the earlier the better.

London's Saatchi Gallery, art donated to U.K.: Charles Saatchi is donating his London gallery and its 200 works to the U.K. so it will become a public museum of contemporary art.
China's global English TV channel hits the air: China launches CNC World, a 24-hour, English-language TV channel.
Norval Morrisseau's children sue over will: The children of Norval Morrisseau have filed a lawsuit challenging the last will and testament of the acclaimed Ojibway artist.

China blocks web search feature: Google: A Google search feature was blocked in China, the company said as it awaited Beijing's decision on whether to renew its operating licence amid tensions over censorship.
Can video conferencing stop G20 mayhem?: The low cost of video-conferencing technology makes an appealing case for leaders to conduct tele-meetings, but some experts say they may not lead to the same quality of conversations.
Canadian scientists confirm new solar system: Canadian scientists have found more evidence that a massive planet — eight times the size of Jupiter — is in fact part of another solar system.

Global stock markets sag: World stock markets are in retreat amid new concerns about Europe's economic outlook and evidence that China's manufacturing growth is slowing.
HST arrives in Ontario: The harmonized sales tax has arrived in Ontario, meaning increased sales taxes on a number of goods and services.
China blocks web search feature: Google: A Google search feature was blocked in China, the company said as it awaited Beijing's decision on whether to renew its operating licence amid tensions over censorship.

Toyota reports engine problems: Toyota says about 270,000 cars sold worldwide — including luxury Lexus sedans — have faulty engines, the latest quality lapse to hit the automaker after massive global recalls.
Calgary to look at derelict gas stations: Calgary is looking at turning derelict, contaminated gas station sites into productive properties again.
Retailers demand shoplifters pay security costs: Some stores are using a new tactic to deal with billions in shoplifting losses: along with charging shoplifters criminally, they're also charging them for the cost of the losses, the investigation — and then some.

Senators sign Gonchar: reports: The Ottawa Senators made the first big splash in NHL free agency Thursday, luring high-scoring defenceman Sergei Gonchar with a three-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Biron signs with Rangers: Free agency roundup: The New York Rangers added a reliable backup for their resident all-star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist by signing journeyman netminder Martin Biron to a two-year deal on Thursday.
Flyers trade for defenceman Meszaros: The Philadelphia Flyers acquired defenceman Andrej Meszaros from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday for a second-round draft pick, according to multiple reports.