# StratfordToday.ca: StratfordToday.ca Posts from StratfordToday.ca: StratfordToday.ca, via the RSS Amplifier directory. Page: Feed: --- ## [Cameroon's President Biya returns after a long stay abroad raises health concerns](https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/world-news/cameroons-president-biya-returns-after-a-long-stay-abroad-raises-health-concerns-12688166) _2026-08-20 · Canadian Press_ YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — President Paul Biya returned Thursday to Cameroon after more than two months away in his longest recorded stay abroad since taking power, which had raised concerns about the health of the 93-year-old leader and a possible pow ## [Boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria, leaving dozens of people dead](https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/world-news/boat-capsizes-in-northwestern-nigeria-leaving-dozens-of-people-dead-12687344) _2026-08-20 · Ibrahim Garba And Mohammed Ibrhaim, The Associated Press_ SOKOTO, Nigeria (AP) — A boat capsized Thursday in a river in Nigeria ’s northwestern Sokoto state, leaving at least 47 people dead, officials and residents said. ## [Driver faces charges following single-vehicle crash](https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/police-beat/driver-faces-charges-following-single-vehicle-crash-12687447) _2026-08-20 · StratfordToday Staff_ Police say the 47-year-old was charged with impaired and dangerous operation of a vehicle ## [LeBlanc back in Washington to meet with Greer, continue deal finalization](https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/national-news/leblanc-back-in-washington-to-meet-with-greer-continue-deal-finalization-12686177) _2026-08-20 · David Baxter, The Canadian Press_ OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc returned to Washington on Thursday to meet again with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer as work continues to finalize a deal to avert a new round of U.S. tariffs. U.S. ## [Canada silent as Israel clears itself in death of aid workers, including a Canadian](https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/national-news/canada-silent-as-israel-clears-itself-in-death-of-aid-workers-including-a-canadian-12687244) _2026-08-20 · Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press_ OTTAWA — Israel has concluded its military did not commit a criminal act when it killed a Canadian and six other aid workers in Gaza two years ago. ## [Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says](https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/world-news/federal-agents-seize-devices-from-ex-rep-eric-swalwell-in-sexual-misconduct-probe-ap-source-says-12687503) _2026-08-20 · Alanna Durkin Richer, The Associated Press_ WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. ## [Quebec coroner recommends Montreal police review use of force after 2025 death](https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/national-news/quebec-coroner-recommends-montreal-police-review-use-of-force-after-2025-death-12687607) _2026-08-20 · Canadian Press_ MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is urging Montreal police to review its restraint and use of force practices following the 2025 death of Abisay Cruz. According to Géhane Kamel's report dated Aug. ## [Wildfire crews fight weather, terrain on growing blaze near Summerland, B.C.](https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/national-news/wildfire-crews-fight-weather-terrain-on-growing-blaze-near-summerland-bc-12687426) _2026-08-20 · Canadian Press_ SUMMERLAND — The British Columbia Wildfire Service says activity has picked up at the Bald Range blaze nearby Summerland due to persistent hot and dry conditions. ## [US sends 20 deportees to Liberia, part of 1,200 migrants the country will receive under new deal](https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/world-news/us-sends-20-deportees-to-liberia-part-of-1200-migrants-the-country-will-receive-under-new-deal-12686499) _2026-08-20 · Mark Mengonfia, The Associated Press_ HARBEL, Liberia (AP) — The United States sent 20 deportees to Liberia, who arrived on Thursday as part of 1,200 migrants that the African country will receive under a new deal. ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4CXuKM5FBFyA) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Ontario First Nation evacuated for second time this summer as nursing station flooded](https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/ontario-news/ontario-first-nation-evacuated-for-second-time-this-summer-as-nursing-station-flooded-12687430) _2026-08-20 · Canadian Press_ Neskantaga First Nation chief says his northern Ontario community had to be evacuated again after a contractor hired by the federal government caused a sewage flood at the community's only nursing station.