Who is JD Vance? Things to know about Donald Trump's pick for vice-president
Former U.S. president Donald Trump on Monday chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio to be his running mate as he looks to return to the White House.
Singer Cat Janice dies at 31, after writing final song for young son
Singer Cat Janice is shown in this image posted on Dec. 6, 2023. (Cat Janice / Instagram)
Cat Janice, a singer who reached hundreds of thousands through social media, has died at age 31.
In a post on her Instagram page, Janice's family said she died Wednesday after battling a rare form of cancer.
"Cat saw her music go places she never expected and rests in the peace of knowing that she will continue to provide for her son through her music," the post said.
The mother from Washington, D.C. saw her music go viral after she entered hospice care on Jan. 10.
Released on Jan. 19, her final song "Dance You Outta My Head" charted on iTunes at No. 7 worldwide and garnered half-a-million streams on Spotify.
In a TikTok post, Janice urged people to stream the disco-pop tune "because all proceeds go straight to my seven-year-old boy I’m leaving behind."
"It's a mess for the ages, when you're feeling a feeling inside," Janice sings her last tune. "Dancing on the edge of disaster makes my heart beat faster."
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'Somebody who knows Canada well': Ambassador says of Trump running mate JD Vance
Canada's ambassador to the United States says Sen. JD Vance, the recently announced pick for former U.S. president and Republican nominee Donald Trump's running mate, 'knows Canada well.'
Trucker who caused Broncos crash applies to have permanent resident status returned
The truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has applied to have his permanent resident status returned.
Sask. TikTok star Bella Brave dies after latest hospitalization
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Days are getting longer because of climate change, according to NASA
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NFL Hall of Famer says he was unjustly handcuffed and 'humiliated' on a flight
Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis said Monday he was 'humiliated' after being handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines flight, then later apologized to by law enforcement, over the weekend.
Manitoba man who rammed gates of Rideau Hall granted statutory release
A Manitoba man who armed himself and rammed the gates of Rideau Hall with a truck in 2020 to confront Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been granted statutory release.
'Balaclava rapist' Larry Takahashi gets full parole more than 40 years after attacks
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Motive of man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump remains elusive
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Canada
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'Balaclava rapist' Larry Takahashi gets full parole more than 40 years after attacks
A serial sex offender known as the "balaclava rapist" for attacking 23 women in Edmonton more than 40 years ago has been granted full parole while he continues to serve three concurrent life sentences.
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Labour groups apply to intervene in appeal of Sask. law that forces workers to 'out' trans youth
Three unions have joined forces to intervene in the appeal case over Saskatchewan's pronoun consent law.
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Legault rectifies remarks that Quebec has no political violence
Premier François Legault is being invited to brush up on his history after declaring today that politicians in Quebec don't face the kind of violence seen over the weekend in the United States.
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Mayor of Kamloops, B.C., vows to stay on despite calls to resign
Stripped of some of his official powers and facing calls to resign, the mayor of Kamloops, B.C. was defiant Monday, telling supporters he intends to stay on as mayor despite his ongoing feud with the rest of city council.
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Pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Manitoba ends after two months
A pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Manitoba has been dismantled more than two months after it was set up.
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Vancouver Island University sues Gaza protesters as deadline to leave expires
Vancouver Island University says it has "regrettably" launched legal action against pro-Palestinian protesters, who it says ignored a trespass notice and a deadline to leave their encampment at the campus in Nanaimo, B.C.
World
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Biden says it was a 'mistake' to say he wanted to put a 'bull's-eye' on Trump
U.S. President Joe Biden told NBC News in an interview Monday that it was a 'mistake' to say he wanted to put a 'bull's-eye' on Republican nominee Donald Trump, but argued that the rhetoric from his opponent was more incendiary while warning that Trump remained a threat to democratic institutions.
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Donald Trump announces Ohio Sen. JD Vance as VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America's political leaders.
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The man killed at a Trump rally died shielding his family. Neighbours share stories of 2 others hurt
The bystander killed when a sniper opened fire at a rally for former U.S. President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania was a beloved family man and girl dad who served his community with 'quiet resilience,' his loved ones said Monday.
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Donald Trump supporters see his narrow escape from death as God's work
Donald Trump's narrow brush with a would-be assassin's bullet has further convinced his evangelical supporters he is blessed by God, reinforcing the messianic undertones of his populist presidential campaign.
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Gambia upholds its ban on female genital cutting. Reversing it would have been a global first
Lawmakers in the West African nation of Gambia on Monday rejected a bill that would have overturned a ban on female genital cutting. The attempt to become the first country in the world to reverse such a ban had been closely followed by activists abroad.
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Biden orders Secret Service to protect RFK Jr. after attempt on Trump's life
President Joe Biden has directed the U.S. Secret Service to protect independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the Homeland Security secretary said Monday.
Politics
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Manitoba man who rammed gates of Rideau Hall granted statutory release
A Manitoba man who armed himself and rammed the gates of Rideau Hall with a truck in 2020 to confront Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been granted statutory release.
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Provincial-federal turf battles over health, housing on agenda of premiers meeting in Halifax
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'Somebody who knows Canada well': Ambassador says of Trump running mate JD Vance
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Health
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Ontario reports rise in mpox cases. Here is what you need to know
Ontario is reporting a rise in mpox cases, serving as a reminder that the infectious disease is still present, despite a descent from its peak two years ago.
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What a doctor needs to check after cardiac arrest, according to new research
In the years following an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, women are more likely than men to treat anxiety or depression, according to a new report.
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Tips for staying safe against blue-green algae this summer
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Sci-Tech
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Can AI be an author? Federal Court asked to decide in new copyright case
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Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers
Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon, not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago, and suspect there are hundreds more that could house future astronauts.
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Fossil of an ancient shark that swam in the age of dinosaurs solves centuries-long mystery
During the Cretaceous Period, a genus of sharks roamed the sea with rows of unusual teeth. Mostly large and rounded, these chompers were not meant to slice through their prey, but to grind and crush shelled creatures.
Entertainment
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Jennifer Lawrence to film movie in Alberta later this summer
A new movie staring Jennifer Lawrence will be filming in Alberta later this summer.
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Judge removed from long-running gang and racketeering case against rapper Young Thug and others
The judge overseeing the long-running racketeering and gang prosecution against rapper Young Thug and others has been removed from the case after two defendants sought his recusal, citing a meeting the judge held with prosecutors and a state witness.
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In Shannen Doherty’s final role, she rebelled against cancer by sharing her journey
For all the things that Shannen Doherty had to fight for over the years – from her reputation to her health – it was clear in what would be one of the final episodes of her podcast that the actress was putting everything into the battle for her life.
Business
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Corus Entertainment says ongoing job cuts will amount to 25% of full-time positions
Corus Entertainment Inc. says it expects to have slashed 25 per cent of its full-time workforce by the end of next month compared with the beginning of its 2023 fiscal year, as the company continues to "aggressively cut costs."
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Canadian Natural fined for not stopping birds from nesting on tailings pond island
A major oilsands producer has been fined after hundreds of birds, wolves and coyotes were exposed to toxins at one of its tailings ponds.
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Hacker group claims it leaked internal Disney Slack messages over AI concerns
An activist hacking group claimed it leaked thousands of Disney’s internal messaging channels, which included information about unreleased projects, raw images computer codes and some logins.
Lifestyle
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Are you 'doomscrolling' on your phone? Tips to help you stop scrolling social media apps for hours
If you're spending hours 'doomscrolling' on your smartphone every night looking at social media, news and other sites, it can "create a lot of anxiety and stress" in your life, according to an Ottawa registered psychotherapist.
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My simple travel hack that saves us money on vacation meals
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Sports
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Colombia's soccer federation president and son among 27 arrested in chaos at Copa America final
Colombia's soccer federation president and his son were among 27 people arrested during the crowd control issues that broke out Sunday at the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, police said Monday.
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NFL Hall of Famer says he was unjustly handcuffed and 'humiliated' on a flight
Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis said Monday he was 'humiliated' after being handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines flight, then later apologized to by law enforcement, over the weekend.
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River Seine still not safe for swimming on most days due to E. Coli bacteria levels, with Olympics set to start on July 26
Weeks before the Olympic Games are set to begin in Paris, the River Seine is still not safe for swimming on most days due to high levels of E. Coli bacteria in the water, according to official data.
Autos
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Video released of wild police car chase involving white Lamborghini north of Toronto
Police north of Toronto have released dramatic video of a car chase that led officers across York Region in pursuit of a Lamborghini SUV that was clocked at speeds in excess of 200 km/h.
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Novice driver fled police travelling 188 km/h on Hwy. 11 while allegedly impaired
A 31-year-old man from Milford Bay is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop last week.
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4 in 10 Canadians say theft is a risk factor in vehicle purchasing: Nanos
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Local Spotlight
Sudbury's Big Nickel celebrates its 60th birthday
An event July 22 at Dynamic Earth in Sudbury will mark the 60th anniversary of the iconic Big Nickel, the largest coin in the world.
Cyclist riding across Canada for children's charity stops in Montreal
Cyclist Jagjeet Singh cruised through Montreal on Sunday morning as he rides across the country to raise money for a children's charity.
Rare marine fossil found in eastern Saskatchewan
A rare ammonite fossil – about 75 million years old - has been discovered in eastern Saskatchewan.
Ontario dad highlights Calgary Flames' act of kindness
Seven-year-old goalie Hudson Hardill is an unlikely Calgary Flames fan, being that he lives in Peterborough, Ont., and his dad Chris is a Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
'I nearly died': WestJet employee and Spice Girls superfan dances with Mel C
A WestJet employee's chance encounter on a recent flight spiced up her life in a big way.
He thought his gnomes were stolen. But then a secret society returned them
A Kelowna, B.C., man says he's always liked gnomes because they have a 'bit of mystery' to them. And he recently got a taste of that whimsy when his garden gnomes disappeared, and came back to him in a peculiar fashion.
Toronto's iconic 'Leslieville dollhouse' set to hit the market on Thursday
After more than 50 years, Toronto's iconic 'Leslieville dollhouse' will soon have a new owner.
Little free Blockbuster set up in Winnipeg
One man is bringing a blast from the past to a Winnipeg community.
'Her whole future ahead of her': Sask. photographer captures Manitoba graduate posing on iceberg
Some say a photograph is simply a memory frozen in time – and a high school graduation photo taken in Churchill, Man. takes that adage to a completely new level.
Vancouver
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Firefighting crews from Australia and New Zealand on the way to help B.C. fire fight
Outside help is arriving to battle British Columbia wildfires that authorities expect to flare this week, with Australian and New Zealand firefighters on the way and crews and aircraft from other provinces already on the ground.
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Wildfire disrupts traffic along Highway 1 between Chilliwack and Hope
Local and provincial crews are responding to a small wildfire in B.C.'s Fraser Valley that disrupted traffic along Highway 1 for several hours Monday.
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Police nab Metro Vancouver teens allegedly street racing at twice the speed limit
Police in Port Moody, B.C. say they caught a pair of teenaged drivers racing down a city street at more than twice the speed limit over the weekend.
Toronto
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Toronto not in a position to assume operations of shuttered Ontario Science Centre, staff say
The City of Toronto is not in a position to take over operations of the now shuttered Ontario Science Centre, staff say.
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1 suspect arrested, 2 outstanding following robbery at Cloverdale Mall
One suspect is in police custody and two others are at-large following a robbery at a store in Etobicoke on Monday.
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Alcohol expansion plans accelerated in Ontario as LCBO strike continues
As the LCBO strike enters its second week, the Ontario government is speeding up its alcohol expansion plans, announcing licensed grocery stores will be able to start selling ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages as of July 18.
Calgary
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Calgary shelters look for support as heat wave puts city's most vulnerable at risk
Calgary will see another stretch of hot weather this week, prompting local agencies that assist the city's most vulnerable to ask for help.
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Calgary e-scooter changes coming to 17 Avenue S.W.
Users will no longer be able to ride Calgary’s shared e-scooters on a stretch of 17 Avenue S.W.
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Calgary to increase water pressure in feeder main, could ease water restrictions Thursday
City officials say an additional pump at the Bearspaw water treatment plant will be activated by mid-day Monday to increase water speed and pressure on the feeder main.
Ottawa
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Former Ottawa police chief comments on dignitary security in wake of attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Days after the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump, residents in Ottawa remain shocked it happened at all, as questions are raised about security measures for Canadian officials and visiting dignitaries.
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Inquest announced into Westboro bus crash deaths
The Ontario government has announced an inquest will be held into the deaths of three people during the 2019 Westboro bus crash.
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Manitoba man who rammed gates of Rideau Hall granted statutory release
A Manitoba man who armed himself and rammed the gates of Rideau Hall with a truck in 2020 to confront Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been granted statutory release.
Montreal
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Legault rectifies remarks that Quebec has no political violence
Premier François Legault is being invited to brush up on his history after declaring today that politicians in Quebec don't face the kind of violence seen over the weekend in the United States.
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Ahuntsic residents express concerns about new homeless shelter near daycare
A new homeless shelter opening near a daycare in a residential area of Ahuntsic-Cartierville has residents concerned about their safety.
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Heat warning in place for Greater Montreal
The Greater Montreal area is under a heat warning as Environment and Climate Change Canada states a warm and humid air mass could lead to a humidex value of 40.
Edmonton
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Case backlog at Alberta medical examiner's office spurs call to regulate drug supply
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Chris Jones fired by Edmonton Elks
The Edmonton Elks fired Chris Jones on Monday after the Canadian Football League team's head coach and general manager guided it to a 0-5 start to the 2024 season.
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Firefighters have responded to 59 calls for people, pets in vehicles so far in July
As temperatures begin to climb again in the city, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services is issuing yet another warning to drivers not to leave animals or people in vehicles.
Atlantic
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Nova Scotia inmate dies at medium security prison: Correctional Service Canada
An inmate has died at a medium-security prison in Springhill, N.S., according to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).
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Late week cold front expected to break Maritime heat wave
A cold front expected to cross the Maritimes late Wednesday and Thursday will break the current heat wave.
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Community effort and heroic act from jet skiers help avoid disaster at Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf
Community heroics helped avert disaster when a boat caught on fire inside the marina at the Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf in Shediac, N.B.
Winnipeg
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Manitoba man who rammed gates of Rideau Hall granted statutory release
A Manitoba man who armed himself and rammed the gates of Rideau Hall with a truck in 2020 to confront Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been granted statutory release.
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Man killed in 'targeted' shooting outside soccer game in Winnipeg: police
A man has died after a shooting following a soccer game in Winnipeg over the weekend.
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Pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Manitoba ends after two months
A pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Manitoba has been dismantled more than two months after it was set up.
Regina
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Sask. TikTok star Bella Brave dies after latest hospitalization
Sask. TikTok star "Be Brave" Bella Thomson has died. She was 10-years-old.
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Regina contractor pleads guilty to defrauding more than 50 customers
Regina-based company Prairie Boy Windows and Doors pleaded guilty in Provincial Court Monday on fraud charges.
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Assault call leads to firearm charges against 4 Regina teens, aged 14-17
A group of Regina teens are facing several charges after police responded to an assault call early Saturday morning.
Kitchener
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Body recovered from the Grand River in Kitchener
Waterloo Regional Police said a body has been recovered from the Grand River in Kitchener.
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Search continues for two missing women in the Grand River
The search continues for two missing boaters in Kitchener, Ont. who reportedly ran into trouble this weekend on the Grand River.
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Fire destroys new home builds in Brant County
A fire that destroyed newly-built homes in Brant County is being treated as suspicious.
Saskatoon
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Labour groups apply to intervene in appeal of Sask. law that forces workers to 'out' trans youth
Three unions have joined forces to intervene in the appeal case over Saskatchewan's pronoun consent law.
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Trucker who caused Broncos crash applies to have permanent resident status returned
The truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has applied to have his permanent resident status returned.
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Canada apologizes for wrongfully labelling Dakota, Lakota as refugees
The Dakota and Lakota First Nations waited 261 years for Monday's apology.
Northern Ontario
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Timmins, Ont., woman learns to deal with extremely painful arthritis
Psoriasis is a common auto-immune condition – and some patients also develop a form of arthritis that can be debilitating.
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Police stress safety on trails after another fatal ATV crash in northern Ont.
Following another fatal all-terrain vehicle crash, this time in Powassan, Ontario Provincial Police are calling on ATV drivers to take every safety precaution they can before going out in the trails.
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Most desirable neighbourhoods in northern Ont. to live in: RE/MAX
Here are the most desirable neighbourhoods in northern Ontario to live in according to a new real estate report that explores numerous factors.
London
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'Diverted safe supply is being resold into our community': London police confirm drug diversion a growing concern
For the first time, London police are speaking out about the diversion of safe supply drugs happening in the city.
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VIDEO
VIDEO Torrential downpours flood city streets
Heavy rainfall in the London area has caused flooding on many streets throughout the city. Parts of the region are either under a severe thunderstorm watch or a warning as well as a heat warning.
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'We know the undertow in that area is dangerous': Calls for safety improvements near Port Stanley breakwall
Search for missing 14 year old continues in Lake Erie.
Barrie
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Barrie man charged with murder in roommate’s death
Second-degree murder charge against Sonny Stephens of Barrie in death of Eric Beecroft.
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LOOK BACK
LOOK BACK Remembering the 'catastrophic' Barrie tornado on 3rd anniversary
It's been three years since a tornado stormed through a Barrie neighbourhood on July 15, 2021, leaving destruction in its wake in what Environment Canada called a sneak attack.
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1 person dead after being struck by train along Barrie GO line
One person is dead after being struck by a GO train along Barrie's Go Line on Monday.
Windsor
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‘There's no place for violence in any of this’: Shock and dismay continue in Windsor two days after Trump assassination attempt
Nearly 48 hours after the attempted assassination of former U.S. President and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump, people in Windsor, Ont. continue to condemn the violence across the border.
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More needs to be done downtown, despite successful block parties
Windsor is a city of dreams. Host it and they will come. A large group of soccer fans gathered to celebrate the Copa America Cup final between Argentina and Columbia Sunday night. Another successful block party in downtown Windsor.
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Streetcar No. 351 move causes temporary Riverfront Trail closure
A portion of Windsor, Ont.’s Riverfront Trail is closed Monday until Aug. 3 to allow the city to move Streetcar Number 351.
Vancouver Island
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Man arrested after B.C. mammoth statue set ablaze
Mounties say a 41-year-old man is facing possible criminal charges, including arson, after a driftwood mammoth sculpture was set ablaze Monday in Colwood, B.C.
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'Balaclava rapist' Larry Takahashi gets full parole more than 40 years after attacks
A serial sex offender known as the "balaclava rapist" for attacking 23 women in Edmonton more than 40 years ago has been granted full parole while he continues to serve three concurrent life sentences.
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Mounties say man with bra on head tried to stab stranger in Nanaimo, B.C.
Mounties on Vancouver Island are searching for a suspect who allegedly tried to stab a Nanaimo resident while he was walking his dog in the city last week.
Kelowna
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Kelowna crash: RCMP
A motorcyclist was severely injured in a crash with an SUV Sunday afternoon, according to the Kelowna RCMP.
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Crews searching for Alta. man swept away by river in B.C.
A search effort is underway for a man who was swept away by the North Thompson River in Kamloops on Friday.
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1 dead, 17 displaced after Kelowna apartment fire
One person is dead and 17 others have been displaced after a stubborn fire burned overnight in a Kelowna apartment building.
Lethbridge
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Southern Alberta lottery winner plans to retire: 'I'm debt free'
A southern Alberta man says his recent lottery win will help him retire early.
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Investigation underway after bullet hole discovered in south Lethbridge living room
Lethbridge police are investigating after a bullet hole was discovered in a southside home.
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Judge in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial warns jury about defence statement
The judge in the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., has cautioned the jury about an opening statement by a defence lawyer.
Sault Ste. Marie
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Police stress safety on trails after another fatal ATV crash in northern Ont.
Following another fatal all-terrain vehicle crash, this time in Powassan, Ontario Provincial Police are calling on ATV drivers to take every safety precaution they can before going out in the trails.
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Motorcycle, moose collide on Hwy. 17 in northwestern Ont.
A 74-year-old motorcycle driver was injured last week when he collided with a moose.
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Cities can’t clear encampments, don’t have resources to solve problem, report to Sault council says
A report by an Ontario municipal group says cities are bearing the brunt of the homeless crisis, but don’t have the legal or financial means to deal with the problem.
N.L.
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Newfoundland wildfires force temporary shutdown of iron ore mines
Wildfires burning near Labrador City, N.L. have prompted mining companies in the area to temporarily halt operations.
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Firefighter hopes rain will be sufficient to dampen western Labrador wildfire
Water bombers from Quebec are helping to fight a wildfire that has forced the evacuation of Labrador City.
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Premier says weather co-operating as firefighters attack Labrador City blaze
A change in wind direction, cooler temperatures and possible precipitation made for favourable conditions for attacking the wildfire threatening Labrador City, the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador said Sunday.
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