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Langenburg UFO sighting commemorated with silver coin

Perhaps Saskatchewan's most famous encounter with Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP/UFO) – "The Langenburg Event" is now being immortalized in the form of a collective coin.

RCMP investigation into Lytton, B.C., wildfire finds no criminality, no definitive cause

The RCMP has concluded its criminal investigation into the "devastating and fatal fire" that tore through the Village of Lytton and surrounding Indigenous communities more than three years ago.

B.C. family says razor blades found in bag of frozen blueberries

The B.C. parents of an 11-year-old girl said their daughter recently found a package containing razor blades in a bag of Kirkland-brand frozen blueberries.

Inside a Manitoba ghost town, a group of ladies works to keep it alive

Abandoned homes line the streets of Lauder, a town that's now a ghost of what it once was. Yet inside, a small community is thriving.

Terry Fox's hometown wants public's help with new interactive exhibit

As thousands prepare to take part in Terry Fox Runs this weekend to raise money in the fight against cancer, his hometown has a new legacy project in the works.

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Police investigate fatal hit-and-run on Highway 26 involving transport truck

Police are investigating an alleged hit-and-run after an individual was found dead at the side of the road in Springwater Township early Wednesday morning.
Highway 12 multi-vehicle crash sends 1 person to hospital

Traffic along Highway 12 was impacted by a multi-vehicle crash.
OPP constable charged after alleged assault at Santa's Village

A woman has been charged with assault following an incident at an amusement park in Bracebridge.

Calgary

Edmonton

Father who killed his 17-day-old son sentenced to 6 years in prison

A man who killed his infant son two years ago has been sentenced to six years in prison.
3 Edmonton restaurants ranked among best new dining spots in country

Edmonton's Bar Henry. Bernadette's and Little Wolf are up for consideration for the title of Canada's best new restaurant.
St. Albert product 'excited' about free-agent invitation to Edmonton Oilers rookie camp

Marc Lajoie received a text from his agent two weeks ago with an offer to attend Edmonton Oilers training camp.

Kelowna

Woman stabbed during daylight Kelowna home invasion: RCMP

A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being stabbed during a home invasion in Kelowna, according to authorities.
Dog mauled to death in B.C. yard after 3 pit bulls jump fence: police

A 12-year-old collie was killed by three pit bulls in the B.C. Interior Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Suspect charged with 2nd-degree murder 1 year after Smithers, B.C., shooting

Mounties in northwestern B.C. say they have arrested the suspect in a fatal shooting almost exactly a year after it occurred.

KITCHENER

Residents stepping up home security in Waterloo Region

In a push to make their homes more secure, a local home surveillance company says more residents are installing security cameras on their properties.
Civil lawsuit alleging 'brutal' sexual assault launched against accused in Ont.'s 'Woodland rapist' case

An alleged child predator who was arrested and charged earlier this year is now facing a civil lawsuit in connection with a "brutal" sexual assault in a Toronto area park reported nearly 30 years ago.
Police search for suspects after dog stolen in Kitchener, Ont.

A Kitchener, Ont. woman is pleading for the return of her puppy, an eight-month-old French Bulldog named Sanchi.

Lethbridge

Interfaith Food Bank puts out call for fresh vegetables, fruit and dairy as harvest season continues

As harvest season continues in southern Alberta, the Interfaith Food Bank in Lethbridge is putting out an urgent call for fresh food and produce.
Milk River Emergency Department temporarily closed Thursday

Milk River Emergency Department will be temporarily closed Thursday – but this time it’s not because of a doctor shortage.
Lethbridge students struggling to find jobs through the school year

Thousands of students at the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic are back in Lethbridge for the school year.

LONDON

Victim taken to hospital with serious injuries following afternoon shooting

The London police are investigating a shooting that took place on Boullee Street in London Wednesday afternoon.
Sarnia police investigate collision between SUV and motorcycle

The Sarnia Police Service attended the scene of a crash in the area of Finch and Conestoga Drives Wednesday evening.
Traffic chaos on campus continues amid ongoing labour disruption at Western University

It’s day 13 of a strike by Western University’s facilities employees and some roads around the campus remain closed, causing delays for students and motorists.

MONTREAL

N.L.

Newfoundland and Labrador monitoring rise in whooping cough cases: medical officer

Newfoundland and Labrador's chief medical officer is monitoring the rise of whooping cough infections across the province as cases of the highly contagious disease continue to grow across Canada.
Dispute over unrecognized Inuit group halts major conference for Canadian North

A 16-year-old biennial event aimed at fostering business in the country's eastern Arctic and northern regions has been cancelled indefinitely as a dispute unfolds between Inuit in Canada and a Labrador group claiming to share their heritage.
Cow cuddling: Why a Newfoundland farm is offering quality time with these 'gentle creatures'

Jim Lester’s farm hopped on the cow-cuddling trend in early August, and his time slots have been pretty well sold out ever since.

NORTHERN ONTARIO

Public defecation leads to threats charge at northern Ont. campground

An incident involving siblings last weekend in Thessalon, Ont., ended with threats against campground staff and charges for one of the family members.
U.S. presidential historian predicts results of November elections. Here's who he says will win

An American presidential historian is predicting a Kamala Harris presidency as the outcome of the upcoming U.S. elections in November.
Lotto Max jackpot hits record $75 million, could rise to $80M

Starting Friday, Lotto Max draw participants can play for prize of $75 million for the first time ever in Canada.

OTTAWA

'Buy nothing': PSAC wants federal workers to boycott downtown Ottawa businesses

A union representing federal employees is asking its members to bring their own lunch to work, in an apparent retaliation against downtown Ottawa businesses as new return-to-office protocols begin.
Ottawa's mayor warns transit fare hikes, transit levy increases to address transit shortfall in 2025

Ottawa's mayor is warning of fare increases of 2.5 per cent to 75 per cent, service cuts, tax hikes, the elimination of free fares or a combination of levers to help offset a $120 million funding shortfall in the OC Transpo budget next year.
Controversial high-rise development in Stittsville approved by Planning Committee

The City of Ottawa's Planning and Housing Committee voted 9-3 in favour for a controversial high-rise development in Stittsville that would make it the tallest building in the area.

Regina

Langenburg UFO sighting commemorated with silver coin

Perhaps Saskatchewan's most famous encounter with Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP/UFO) – "The Langenburg Event" is now being immortalized in the form of a collective coin.
Town of Gravelbourg says goodbye to water tower

For as long as she can remember, 98-year-old Minnie Nugent has enjoyed the view of a water tower in the skyline, welcoming her home to Gravelbourg.
'Another option': Sask. widening scope of practice for pharmacists

The provincial government is widening the scope of practice for Saskatchewan pharmacists with the launch of a new pilot project.

Saskatoon

Sault Ste. Marie

Fireworks mistaken for gunshots in Sault Ste. Marie, police say

Police in Sault Ste. Marie say the sound of fireworks prompted several calls to 911 on Thursday afternoon.
Quebec suspect charged with stealing gas in northern Ont. was driving van stolen in B.C.

An investigation of gas theft in Echo Bay, Ont., led to the discovery of a full-sized cargo van stolen from British Columbia.
'Remember the impact': Military members in North Bay commemorate 9/11 victims with march

Canadian and American military men and women from Canadian Forces Base Wing 22 in North Bay, Ont., are ruck marching all day Wednesday to remember all who were impacted by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States in 2001.

TORONTO

Judges quash OPP’s decision that officer misconduct in fatal crash was 'not serious'

A panel of Ontario judges has thrown out a decision by the Ontario Provincial Police that an officer’s misconduct behind the wheel that killed a pedestrian in 2020 was not serious, saying the force must reconsider, and at least explain its decision to his grieving widow.
Police documents detail allegations against Toronto detective accused of sexually assaulting subordinates

A Toronto police detective facing sexual assault charges is alleged to have touched subordinates inappropriately on several occasions and, in some instances, taken pictures of them while on the toilet.
Suspects in GTA auto theft ring came to Ontario ‘for sole purpose’ of stealing cars: Halton police

Halton Regional Police say they have disrupted a group believed to be responsible for the theft of at least 40 vehicles in Halton Region and the Greater Toronto Area worth over $3 million.

Windsor facing uphill battle to collect unpaid parking ticket revenue

The City of Windsor is struggling to collect a "significant" amount of unpaid parking ticket revenue.
Will a rate cut spur further building boom in Windsor? Maybe

The latest interest rate cut may not open the floodgates of construction in Windsor-Essex, according to the area’s home builders’ association.
Local photojournalist has retrospective of his work at museum

A local award-winning photojournalist is having a retrospective exhibit of his work in Windsor.

WINNIPEG

'She was very honourable': Cathy Merrick lies in state at Manitoba legislature

The sound of sombre song serenaded the halls of the Manitoba legislature Wednesday as Cathy Merrick's casket was brought in for a closed-door ceremony. Merrick died last Friday and was to lie in state Wednesday afternoon to allow the public to pay their respects.
Inside a Manitoba ghost town, a group of ladies works to keep it alive

Abandoned homes line the streets of Lauder, a town that's now a ghost of what it once was. Yet inside, a small community is thriving.
Police searching for missing 22-year-old man

Winnipeg police are asking for the public's help locating a man last seen in the Bridgwater neighbourhood.

Politics

Trudeau says he 'can't wait' to get into it with Poilievre in Parliament

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he 'can't wait' to get back to Ottawa to get into it with Pierre Poilievre in the House of Commons, as he makes the case to his own party to put up a united front against the Conservatives.
'I'm not going to listen to you': Singh rejects Poilievre's push for early election, sets sights on progressive policy

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will focus on advancing progressive policies, amid renewed pressure from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to help him bring Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal minority government down when Parliament resumes next week.
Conservatives to push non-confidence motion against Trudeau government

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party will put forward a non-confidence motion when Parliament resumes 'at the earliest possible opportunity' with the aim of triggering an early federal election.
Canada working on military AI, Blair says, as he endorses international agreement

Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada is working on incorporating artificial intelligence in its military, but the technology won't replace humans.
'A decisive time': Mark Carney calls new role 'an honour,' dodges questions about running for office

In his first press conference on the job, newly appointed Liberal economic growth task force chair Mark Carney said it's 'an honour' to serve in his new role, but wouldn't say whether he plans to run for political office, or whether he'll recommend changing the controversial carbon tax.
Singh not 'anxious' to launch election, says his top adviser

Jagmeet Singh's top adviser says the NDP leader is not particularly eager to trigger an election. But Anne McGrath, Singh's principal secretary, says there will be more volatility in Parliament and the odds of an early election have risen.

World

Alberto Fujimori, former president of Peru who was convicted for human rights abuses, dies at 86

Alberto Fujimori, whose decade-long presidency began with triumphs righting Peru’s economy and defeating a brutal insurgency only to end in a disgrace of autocratic excess that later sent him to prison, has died. He was 86.
North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles after Kim vowed to bolster war readiness

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday, South Korea's military said, days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to put his nuclear force fully ready for battle with its rivals.
Flooding in northeastern Nigeria has left 30 people dead and over a million displaced

Severe flooding in northeastern Nigeria has left 30 people dead and affected more than a million others, authorities said on Wednesday.
Trump falsely accuses immigrants in Ohio of abducting and eating pets

Former U.S. president Donald Trump on Tuesday amplified false rumours that Haitian immigrants in Ohio were abducting and eating pets, repeating during a televised debate the type of inflammatory and anti-immigrant rhetoric he has promoted throughout his campaigns.
Israeli airstrikes hit UN school and homes in Gaza and kill at least 34 people, hospitals say

Israeli airstrikes across Gaza overnight and Wednesday hit a UN school sheltering displaced Palestinian families as well as two homes, killing at least 34 people, including 19 women and children, hospital officials said
Trump suggests he won't debate Harris again, attacks ABC over moderators' fact-checking

The morning after Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump’s first presidential debate, it is far from clear if Trump will agree to a rematch.

Climate

Most of Canada is predicted to have a warmer-than-normal fall: The Weather Network

Don't put away your summer wardrobe just yet – The Weather Network says most Canadians are in for a warm fall.
Tens of thousands in the dark after Hurricane Francine strikes Louisiana with 100 m.p.h. winds

Hurricane Francine struck Louisiana on Wednesday evening as a Category 2 storm that forecasters warned could bring deadly storm surge, widespread flooding and destructive winds on the northern U.S. Gulf Coast.
Calgary's August hailstorm caused $2.8B in damage: IBC

There have been almost $2.8 billion in claims made because of a severe hailstorm in Calgary this past August, making it the second-costliest natural disaster in Canadian history.

Health

Youth mental health worse, especially among girls, pandemic-spanning survey shows

According to a survey conducted in both 2019 and 2023, mental health among adolescent girls has gotten worse as they've grown into young adults.
Canada to donate 'up to 200,000' doses of mpox vaccine

Canada is donating 'up to 200,000' doses of mpox vaccine, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday. The World Health Organization declared mpox a global health emergency last month, for the second time in two years.
Quebec woman wins MAID case to die at home after legal fight with landlord

A woman who requested medical assistance in dying (MAID) won a major case in front of the Quebec rental board. She wanted to die at home, but her landlord didn't want her to.

Entertainment

Taylor Swift wins at MTV Video Music Awards and Chappell Roan gets medieval

Taylor Swift and Post Malone took home the first award at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, for best collaboration, handed to them by Flavor Flav and Olympian Jordan Chiles.
Jon Bon Jovi helps talk woman down from ledge on Nashville bridge

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi and a video production assistant persuaded a woman standing on the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville to come back over the railing to safety.
Justin Timberlake to enter plea to lesser charge in DWI case

Justin Timberlake is expected to enter a plea to a driving while intoxicated charge related to his June arrest in Sag Harbor, N.Y., according to the Suffolk County district attorney’s office.

Sci-Tech

Spacewalking is the new domain of the rich as billionaire attempts first private spacewalk

First came space tourism. Now comes an even bigger thrill for the monied masses: spacewalking.
James Earl Jones' Darth Vader voice lives on through AI. Voice actors see promise and peril in that

Over the course of an acting career that spanned more than six decades, James Earl Jones' voice became an indelible piece of his work as a performer.
Apple's new AirPods are also hearing aids. Can they really save you thousands of dollars?

During its glossy product announcement event on Tuesday, Apple unveiled a new role for its latest AirPods Pro model: medical device.

Business

B.C. ski resort offers free season passes to residents who provide rental housing for overseas staff

While snowfall is still months away, a busy Vancouver-area ski resort is already in full hiring mode.
It's now too late to buy travel insurance if Air Canada cancels flights, but this is what to know for the future

As many as 110,000 Air Canada passengers could be affected daily if the airline doesn't reach a deal with its pilots' union by Sunday. However, it's too late for flyers to purchase coverage for the flights that could be impacted by a work stoppage.
'Predatory' behaviour: Realtor manipulated client into selling her house, B.C. regulator finds

A B.C. Realtor manipulated a client with whom he had a close personal relationship into selling her home, the provincial real estate regulator has found, in a ruling that describes the misconduct as "predatory."

Autos

Suspects in GTA auto theft ring came to Ontario ‘for sole purpose’ of stealing cars: Halton police

Halton Regional Police say they have disrupted a group believed to be responsible for the theft of at least 40 vehicles in Halton Region and the Greater Toronto Area worth over $3 million.
Police nab driver speeding at nearly 3x the limit in Vancouver school zone

Nearly two-dozen drivers were caught in a speed trap outside a Vancouver elementary school on Thursday – as students were settling back into their daily routines.
Volvo Cars revamps SUV hybrid as it shifts plans away from pure electric

Volvo Cars said on Wednesday that plug-in hybrids would continue to be a critical part of its profit growth plans over the next few years and that it would revamp its XC90 hybrid sports utility vehicle.

Lifestyle

Lotto Max jackpot hits record $75 million, could rise to $80M

Starting Friday, Lotto Max draw participants can play for prize of $75 million for the first time ever in Canada.
Givenchy names Sarah Burton, designer of Princess of Wales' wedding dress, new creative director

Givenchy has named Sarah Burton creative director for women’s and men’s collections, with immediate effect, the fashion house announced on Monday.
Resources are out there for LGBTQ2S+ travellers looking to stay safe

Do LGBTQ2S+ tourists have a green book-like system for staying safe while travelling in these politically precarious times? They don't have one. They have many.

Sports

If you build it, they will come: How Manitoba farmers created their own 'Field of Dreams'

A hamlet with a population of fewer than 70 residents has successfully brought people back in time to 1989 - the setting, a ‘Field of Dreams’ carved out of cornfields.
Tyreek Hill says he could have handled his traffic stop better but he still wants the officer fired

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill acknowledged Wednesday that he could have handled himself better in the initial moments of a weekend traffic stop that left him handcuffed and pulled out of his car by police officers near the team's stadium.
Nearly half of women fans in England and Wales suffer sexist abuse at soccer matches

Close to half of women soccer fans in England and Wales have personally experienced sexist or misogynistic abuse at matches but most have never reported it to authorities, a new study by anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out revealed on Wednesday.

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