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Hate-motivated graffiti reported at Kitchener playground

By Jennifer K. Baker

Published: June 12, 2025 at 2:46PM EDT

Playground swing in an undated photo. (File)

Ford says Carney has agreed to first ministers’ meeting amid Trump’s latest tariff threat

Ford says Carney has agreed to first ministers’ meeting amid Trump’s latest tariff threat

It could feel like 40 tomorrow. Here is how long the extreme heat will last

It could feel like 40 tomorrow. Here is how long the extreme heat will last

‘I started yelling’: Missing hiker on Vancouver Island describes how he rescued himself

‘I started yelling’: Missing hiker on Vancouver Island describes how he rescued himself

Cops for Cancer charity rider dies after hit-and-run crash in B.C.

Cops for Cancer charity rider dies after hit-and-run crash in B.C.

Cyclist seriously injured in southwest Calgary crash

Cyclist seriously injured in southwest Calgary crash

Spontaneous two-step at Calgary Stampede captures hearts online

Spontaneous two-step at Calgary Stampede captures hearts online

Heat warning issued for Ottawa, with ‘prolonged period’ of temperatures between 29 C and 32 C

Heat warning issued for Ottawa, with ‘prolonged period’ of temperatures between 29 C and 32 C

Ottawa police officer demoted 16 months for assaulting boy at CHEO in 2022

Ottawa police officer demoted 16 months for assaulting boy at CHEO in 2022

Owner of Old Montreal buildings where nine died in fires facing new $3,300 fine over obstructed emergency exits

Owner of Old Montreal buildings where nine died in fires facing new $3,300 fine over obstructed emergency exits

Montreal mom accused of child abandonment to remain behind bars, undergo psychiatric assessment

Montreal mom accused of child abandonment to remain behind bars, undergo psychiatric assessment

‘A tax on the American people’: Danielle Smith reacts to Trump threat to bump up tariffs on Canada

‘A tax on the American people’: Danielle Smith reacts to Trump threat to bump up tariffs on Canada

Looking to fill your weekend in Edmonton? There’s a festival for that

Looking to fill your weekend in Edmonton? There’s a festival for that

Man seriously injured in Halifax stabbing

Man seriously injured in Halifax stabbing

Nova Scotia-Maine ferry sees ‘significant drop’ in Canadian bookings

Nova Scotia-Maine ferry sees ‘significant drop’ in Canadian bookings

Index puts Winnipeg air quality at ‘very high risk’

Index puts Winnipeg air quality at ‘very high risk’

Funnel clouds could develop in Manitoba: ECCC

Funnel clouds could develop in Manitoba: ECCC

Emergency crews called to house fire on Princess Street

Emergency crews called to house fire on Princess Street

‘Nobody deserves to die that way’: FSIN calls for transparency and answers after in-custody death of Gerald Straightnose

‘Nobody deserves to die that way’: FSIN calls for transparency and answers after in-custody death of Gerald Straightnose

15-year-old reported missing in Guelph

15-year-old reported missing in Guelph

From Chappell Roan to ‘Chapter’ Roan: Waterloo, Ont. library covers popular pop song to promote Summer Reading Club

From Chappell Roan to ‘Chapter’ Roan: Waterloo, Ont. library covers popular pop song to promote Summer Reading Club

‘Nobody deserves to die that way’: FSIN calls for transparency and answers after in-custody death of Gerald Straightnose

‘Nobody deserves to die that way’: FSIN calls for transparency and answers after in-custody death of Gerald Straightnose

Sask. health officials warn of measles risk in Rosthern

Sask. health officials warn of measles risk in Rosthern

Trump says ‘the friends have been worse than the foes.’ Trade war live updates here.

Trump says ‘the friends have been worse than the foes.’ Trade war live updates here.

Bug bitten hiker spends night outdoors in Killarney after medical emergency

Bug bitten hiker spends night outdoors in Killarney after medical emergency

Downtown London employee stabbed, suspect charged

Downtown London employee stabbed, suspect charged

St. Thomas man receives additional arson charge

St. Thomas man receives additional arson charge

Wanda III ready to set sail in Muskoka after 4 years of renovations

Wanda III ready to set sail in Muskoka after 4 years of renovations

Barrie police crack down on organized crime, over 60 criminal charges laid in months-long investigation

Barrie police crack down on organized crime, over 60 criminal charges laid in months-long investigation

Extended heat warning issued for Windsor-Essex

Extended heat warning issued for Windsor-Essex

Windsor has highest unemployment rate in Canada

Windsor has highest unemployment rate in Canada

Cops for Cancer charity rider dies after hit-and-run crash in B.C.

Cops for Cancer charity rider dies after hit-and-run crash in B.C.

‘That’s what Canadians do’: B.C. man facing adversity plans to pay it forward after unexpected generosity

‘That’s what Canadians do’: B.C. man facing adversity plans to pay it forward after unexpected generosity

‘I started yelling’: Missing hiker on Vancouver Island describes how he rescued himself

‘I started yelling’: Missing hiker on Vancouver Island describes how he rescued himself

‘That’s what Canadians do’: B.C. man facing adversity plans to pay it forward after unexpected generosity

‘That’s what Canadians do’: B.C. man facing adversity plans to pay it forward after unexpected generosity

Trump plans to tour Texas flood damage as the scope of the disaster tests his pledge to shutter FEMA

Trump plans to tour Texas flood damage as the scope of the disaster tests his pledge to shutter FEMA

People-trafficking sweep frees 1,200 victims, yields 158 arrests

People-trafficking sweep frees 1,200 victims, yields 158 arrests

Trump says ‘the friends have been worse than the foes.’ Trade war live updates here.

Canadians see U.S. boycotts as temporary, but may outlast Trump White House: survey

Canada aims for new U.S. trade deal by Aug. 1 as Trump threatens 35% tariffs: Carney

Bitcoin tops US$118,000 for the first time, as the cryptocurrency continues to climb to new heights

Surprisingly strong June jobs numbers quash Bank of Canada rate cut odds

Bitcoin’s new record lifts industry stocks ahead of ‘Crypto Week’ in Washington

The pros and cons of mouth taping for sleep

2 more hospitalized, a dozen new illnesses reported in salami salmonella outbreak

Dalhousie University professor co-authors medical breakthrough

Benny Blanco has made so much music he has to Shazam his own tunes

Shania Twain supports Canadian food banks with cross-country campaign

‘The Salt Path:’ A book that captured the hearts of millions, but now mired in controversy

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Taylor Fritz to return to the Wimbledon final

Venus Williams accepts a wild card for the DC Open. She hasn’t competed in more than a year

Olympic figure skating champion Pelletier joins NHL’s Stars as assistant coach

‘It’s been hell’: Hundreds of Amazon packages mistakenly shipped to U.S. woman’s home for over a year

Ontario bakers look to heat up friendly competition with B.C. over Nanaimo bar record

Tsukudani and hot rice: Still a go-to meal in Japan centuries after its creation

Climate & Environment

Death toll from dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks in Guatemala rises to 4

Video shows home getting swept away in New Mexico flash flood that left 3 dead

Orcas are bringing humans gifts of food – but why?

Smishing attempts appear to be on the rise, thanks in part to new tech that allows for bulk attacks

Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic are investing millions to train teachers how to use AI

Here’s what to know about tonight’s Buck Moon

U.S. agency reopens inquiry on cross-border Polestar EV recall

Government pondering a new rebate program for made-in-Canada EVs

Canada continues to fall behind on building up EV charging network: experts

10 Canadian landmarks that have been lost or changed forever

Ghost towns in Canada: Travel through time at these abandoned places

The Blue Jays win streak has ended. Here’s a look back at how it helped them top the AL East

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