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Ottawa approves Nova Scotia's request for federal assistance combating wildfires

Ottawa has approved a request for federal assistance from Nova Scotia to support the province’s efforts to combat multiple out of control wildfires.

The wildfire at Barrington Lake, Shelburne Co. remains out of control and is estimated at around 1354 hectares. (Courtesy: DNRR)

Hundreds of people claim they may have lost winning ticket for expiring $70M Lotto Max prize

Hundreds of people have come forward to claim they could be the winner of the expiring $70 million Lotto Max prize.

Tantallon-area residents who lost homes in wildfire offered chance to view neighbourhood

Halifax is offering residents whose homes have been destroyed by wildfires the chance to view their neighbourhoods as fires continue to burn.

How natural disasters can create long-lasting trauma

As wildfires continue to ravage across Canada, an expert warns that people who live through such natural disasters could experience serious mental health issues in the long term.

Wildfires, other extreme weather driving insurance costs up over time: experts

The wildfires plaguing residents in Alberta and Nova Scotia are part of a larger trend that's driving up the cost of home insurance as extreme weather becomes more common, insurance experts say.

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Boy stopped for riding bike on Barrie sidewalk faces drug-related charges

A 16-year-old boy faces a slew of charges after police say he was found with cocaine and fentanyl while riding a bike in downtown Barrie.
OPP charges man, 70, with 13 counts of mischief

A Caledon senior faces a slew of charges in connection with an ongoing OPP mischief investigation.
Simcoe County upgrades fire danger ratings

Simcoe County has increased the fire danger rating from moderate to high, with the exception of Collingwood.

Calgary

Edmonton

13-year-old girl attacked by stranger near Mill Creek Ravine

Edmonton police are searching for the man who attacked a young girl near Mill Creek Ravine Tuesday morning.
'I'm sorry to bring the bad news': Mikisew Cree First Nation chief confirms cabins destroyed by wildfire

Several cabins in an Indigenous community were believed to have been burned down by a 16,000-hectare wildfire in northern Alberta on Thursday.
'All about the campfire': Campers adjust their plans with fire bans in place

Jade Najam was getting excited about camping during the May long weekend, sitting around the campfire late into the night with his family and sipping hot chocolate.

KITCHENER

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA | 'This isn’t going to happen today': Staff at Kitchener business recall how they thwarted attempted robbery

The shocking incident was captured on the store's security cameras.
One person dead, another critically injured in Guelph crash

Police say a man appeared to suffer from a medical incident while driving in Guelph, causing his vehicle to go off the road and hit a woman who was sitting on the grass.
Local manufacturer files for bankruptcy, former employees claim they’ve been terminated

The manufacturing company Injection Technologies Inc. has filed for bankruptcy and insolvency and a number of former Kitchener employees tell CTV News they have been terminated.

LONDON

Thousands without power in north London, Middlesex, Huron, Bruce counties

Several outages are reported in the north end of the city including the areas of Western University, Masonville Mall and Fanshawe College.
One person wanted in firearms investigation

Around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to two separate calls where citizens believed they heard gunshots in the 100 block of Albert Street near Talbot Street.
'Ongoing weapons investigation' in southwest London

No other details are available other than people being asked to avoid the area in the 1300 block of Commissioners Road west.

MONTREAL

NORTHERN ONTARIO

Timmins city councillor takes police chief on tour of crime hotspots

Timmins City Counc. Bill Gvozdanovic took Timmins Police Chief Dan Foy on a tour of his ward in the Schumacher area.
Experts warn of 'rapid' growth of IBD as number of Canadians diagnosed set to reach 470K by 2035

The number of people in Canada with inflammatory bowel disease is increasing rapidly and is expected to grow to 470,000 by 2035, according to a new report from Crohn's and Colitis Canada.
'Torch has been passed': What younger generations need to know about inheriting a family cottage

As more Canadians pass their family cottages down to the next generation, 'major shifts' in the ownership of recreational homes will occur, according to Re/Max. But amid concerns around the cost of housing, some may be wondering whether they can afford to keep that family cottage. Here's what younger generations need to know about inheriting a recreational property and the market today.

OTTAWA

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HEAT WARNING | Record-breaking temperatures in the forecast on Friday

A heat warning and a severe thunderstorm watch are in effect for Ottawa. Relief from the hot and humid temperatures is on the way for the weekend.
Man arrested after hidden camera found in washroom at Gatineau, Que. elementary school

Gatineau police arrested an 18-year-old man in connection to the investigation into a hidden camera discovered in the washroom at an elementary school.
Increased air conditioning use likely to blame for hydro outage in Ottawa's west end, utility says

Hydro Ottawa reported 8,500 customers in Kanata South, Kanata North, Stittsville and West-Carleton March lost power just before 6 p.m.

Regina

Overnight thunderstorms bring more flooding to Regina

Many Regina residents are having to take detours on their Friday morning commutes as overnight thunderstorms brought more heavy rain and localized flooding to various parts of the city.
Here are Saskatchewan's connections to the 2023 Stanley Cup Final

The Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers will compete for the NHL’s top prize beginning this week and both teams have ties to Saskatchewan on their respective rosters.
Following outcry, Sask. government pledges $40M top-up for education budget

A month after Premier Scott Moe said more money was on the way for school divisions, Saskatchewan's education minister announced a $40 million top-up.

Saskatoon

TORONTO

Hundreds of people claim they may have lost winning ticket for expiring $70M Lotto Max prize

Hundreds of people have come forward to claim they could be the winner of the expiring $70 million Lotto Max prize.
Two major downtown roads will be closed to traffic this weekend

Thousands of cyclists will be taking over the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway this weekend, likely creating headaches for drivers in the process.
Ontario airport to shutdown as Cadillac Fairview eyes plans to develop

An Ontario airport announced it is planning on shutting down as its landowner explores redeveloping the grounds north of Toronto.

Off-duty Windsor police officer charged with assault after Toronto incident

An off-duty Windsor police officer has been charged with assault following an altercation in Toronto.
Active tick surveillance begins in Windsor-Essex

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) launched their active tick surveillance Friday with some tips on how to prevent tick bites.
Truck on its side on E.C. Row

A truck on its side is causing problems and police are asking people to use caution when driving and expect delays.

WINNIPEG

Manitoba PCs remain mum on Pride parade pledge

While the Manitoba NDP is committing every member to walk in one of Manitoba's pride parades during June, the governing Progressive Conservatives are unwilling to make a similar pledge.
'Torch has been passed': What younger generations need to know about inheriting a family cottage

As more Canadians pass their family cottages down to the next generation, 'major shifts' in the ownership of recreational homes will occur, according to Re/Max. But amid concerns around the cost of housing, some may be wondering whether they can afford to keep that family cottage. Here's what younger generations need to know about inheriting a recreational property and the market today.
Dry conditions prompt fire ban in Manitoba community

One Manitoba community has issued a fire ban due to the dry conditions in the area.

Politics

Poilievre tries to head off PPC vote as Bernier bets on social conservatives

Pierre Poilievre is off to Manitoba to rally Conservative supporters ahead of a byelection that Maxime Bernier is hoping will send him back to Parliament. The far-right People's Party of Canada leader lost his Quebec seat in the 2019 federal vote and lost again in the 2021 election.
Canada silent on Polish democratic backslide as prime minister visits Ottawa

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is welcoming Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to Canada Friday as the federal Liberals keep quiet about a democratic backslide in his country.
Bill Blair blames CSIS director for not passing along memo warning of threats to MP

Bill Blair is blaming Canadian Security Intelligence Service director David Vigneault for the fact he didn't receive a memo warning about the alleged targeting of Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family by a Chinese diplomat.
Delaying new gun-control regulations could 'cost lives,' advocates warn Ottawa

Two prominent gun-control groups are urging the Liberal government to proceed without delay in drafting regulations that will flesh out firearm legislation being reviewed by the Senate.
'Tone-deaf': Singh slams rapporteur Johnston for not stepping down

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh slammed foreign interference special rapporteur David Johnston's refusal to heed the House of Commons' call for him to step down as 'tone-deaf.'
Ontario commits to cover 1/3 cost of Stellantis deal, Ford urges feds to close deal

Ontario has committed to paying a third of the cost to save a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., premier Doug Ford said Thursday.

World

U.S. Justice Department says it won't charge Pence over handling of classified documents

The U.S. Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence 's legal team that it will not pursue criminal charges related to the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home.
AP obtains records shedding new light on Jeffrey Epstein's jail suicide and frantic aftermath

Nearly four years after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide, the AP has obtained more than 4,000 pages of documents related to his death from the federal Bureau of Prisons under the Freedom of Information Act.
Despite flags, Border Patrol staff didn't review fragile 8-year-old girl's file before she died

Border Patrol medical staff declined to review the file of an 8-year-old girl with a chronic heart condition and rare blood disorder before she appeared to have a seizure and died on her ninth day in custody, an internal investigation found.
EU hopes for signs of Azeri-Armenian goodwill, more talks planned

European Council President Charles Michel said on Thursday he hoped a broad European summit in Moldova would offer the opportunity for Azerbaijan and Armenia to show their willingness to find a solution to their conflict.
Clashes in Senegal leave at least 9 dead; government bans use of social media platforms

Clashes between police and supporters of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko left nine people dead, the government said Friday, with authorities issuing a blanket ban on the use of several social media platforms in the aftermath of the violence.
U.S. retaliates for Russia's suspension of New START treaty by revoking visas of nuclear inspectors

The Biden administration is retaliating for Russia's suspension of the New START nuclear treaty, announcing Thursday it is revoking the visas of Russian nuclear inspectors, denying pending applications for new monitors and cancelling standard clearances for Russian aircraft to enter U.S. airspace.

Canada

Ottawa approves Nova Scotia's request for federal assistance combating wildfires

Ottawa has approved a request for federal assistance from Nova Scotia to support the province’s efforts to combat multiple out of control wildfires.
Hundreds of people claim they may have lost winning ticket for expiring $70M Lotto Max prize

Hundreds of people have come forward to claim they could be the winner of the expiring $70 million Lotto Max prize.
Tantallon-area residents who lost homes in wildfire offered chance to view neighbourhood

Halifax is offering residents whose homes have been destroyed by wildfires the chance to view their neighbourhoods as fires continue to burn.

Health

Experts warn of 'rapid' growth of IBD as number of Canadians diagnosed set to reach 470K by 2035

The number of people in Canada with inflammatory bowel disease is increasing rapidly and is expected to grow to 470,000 by 2035, according to a new report from Crohn's and Colitis Canada.
Black men were likely underdiagnosed with lung problems because of bias in software, study suggests

Racial bias built into a common medical test for lung function is likely leading to fewer Black patients getting care for breathing problems, a study published Thursday suggests.
New non-invasive tool can detect early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Researchers at Carleton University's Department of Electronics in Ottawa created a ground-breaking testing device to detect early signs of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s through biomolecular activities in a person’s saliva.

Entertainment

Cynthia Weil, Grammy winning lyricist who had hits with husband Barry Mann, dead at 82

Cynthia Weil, a Grammy-winning lyricist of notable range and endurance who enjoyed a decades-long partnership with husband Barry Mann and helped write 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling,' 'On Broadway,' 'Walking in the Rain' and dozens of other hits, has died at age 82.
Netflix shareholders reject sky-high executive pay packages

Netflix shareholders voted on Thursday to reject multi-million dollar pay packages for the company’s top executives including for co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.
'The Office' gets an Australian reboot with a female boss

More than 20 years after British comedian Ricky Gervais gave insufferable middle-manager David Brent global fame, an Australian version of the hit show 'The Office' is being made, this time with a female lead.

Sci-Tech

Twitter's head of trust and safety says she has resigned

Twitter's head of trust and safety, Ella Irwin, told Reuters on Thursday that she has resigned from the social media company, which has faced criticism for lax protections against harmful content since billionaire Elon Musk acquired it in October.
Woman walking on California beach finds ancient mastodon tooth

A woman taking a Memorial Day weekend stroll on a California beach found something unusual sticking out of the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon.
Newly discovered stone tools drag dawn of Greek archaeology back by a quarter-million years

Deep in an open coal mine in southern Greece, researchers have discovered the antiquities-rich country's oldest archaeological site, which dates to 700,000 years ago and is associated with modern humans' hominin ancestors. The find announced Thursday would drag the dawn of Greek archaeology back by as much as a quarter of a million years, although older hominin sites have been discovered elsewhere in Europe. The oldest, in Spain, dates to more than a million years ago.

Business

Wildfires, other extreme weather driving insurance costs up over time: experts

The wildfires plaguing residents in Alberta and Nova Scotia are part of a larger trend that's driving up the cost of home insurance as extreme weather becomes more common, insurance experts say.
'Torch has been passed': What younger generations need to know about inheriting a family cottage

As more Canadians pass their family cottages down to the next generation, 'major shifts' in the ownership of recreational homes will occur, according to Re/Max. But amid concerns around the cost of housing, some may be wondering whether they can afford to keep that family cottage. Here's what younger generations need to know about inheriting a recreational property and the market today.
Stock market today: Wall Street rallies after strong jobs report, Dow jumps 500

Stocks are rallying Friday after a strong report on the U.S. job market suggested a recession may not be as close as Wall Street had feared.

Autos

Volkswagen reboots its groovy 60s-era VW Bus. This time it's faster, roomier and electric

America apparently needs more car seats. So, when Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Buzz, a retro-styled electric van, last year, it noted that the version for the North American market would be longer and would have three rows of seats.
Vehicle sales rise in May, showing hope for strong summer: DesRosiers

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says May brought hope after several years of disrupted sales patterns, as vehicle sales rose.
110,000 Honda vehicles recalled in Canada due to crash risks

More than 110,000 Honda vehicles are subject to a recall in Canada, due to the risk of rusting rear frames causing a crash.

Lifestyle

Ryan Gosling has a hilarious response to those who say he’s ‘too old’ to play Ken in ‘Barbie’ movie

Ryan Gosling channelled his “Ken-ergy” to defend himself against those who think he’s “too old” to play doll Ken in the new “Barbie” movie.
Meet the 14-year-old who won the Scripps National Spelling Bee with 'psammophile'

Dev, a 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, wins the National Spelling Bee.
Edmonton librarian takes second place in Jeopardy! debut

Kyle Marshall has always loved trivia and recently he got to show the world just how much.

Sports

NBA planning to announce latest Ja Morant decision after Finals, Silver says

The latest sanctions, if any, that the NBA plans to levy against Memphis guard Ja Morant for his second instance of displaying a gun on social media will be announced shortly after the finals, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday.
Bianca Andreescu advances to third round at French Open with win over wild-card Navarro

Bianca Andreescu beckoned the partisan Court 14 crowd for noise as she looked to put the finishing touches on a second-round win over American wild-card Emma Navarro.
Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass booed loudly by fans during first game since controversial Instagram post

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass was booed at the Rogers Centre after he was called onto the field Wednesday night.

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA | 'This isn’t going to happen today': Staff at Kitchener business recall how they thwarted attempted robbery

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