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5 taken to hospital, including 1 in critical condition after Scarborough collision

5 taken to hospital, including 1 in critical condition after Scarborough collision

Motorcyclist dies after hitting sign in construction zone on Hwy. 401 in Pickering: OPP

Motorcyclist dies after hitting sign in construction zone on Hwy. 401 in Pickering: OPP

Delta man defrauded company and investors of nearly $300K, BCSC alleges

Delta man defrauded company and investors of nearly $300K, BCSC alleges

Regional park on Vancouver Island closed after bear attack

Regional park on Vancouver Island closed after bear attack

'Most incredible experience': Athletes compete at Special Olympics in Alberta

'Most incredible experience': Athletes compete at Special Olympics in Alberta

Marmot returned home to Kananaskis after hitching ride to Airdrie

Marmot returned home to Kananaskis after hitching ride to Airdrie

Teen stabbed in Lowertown, taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Teen stabbed in Lowertown, taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Driver seriously injured after striking tree off Hwy. 7 near Perth

Driver seriously injured after striking tree off Hwy. 7 near Perth

It’s a Barbie world as Quebec welcomes the first-ever fashion doll convention

It’s a Barbie world as Quebec welcomes the first-ever fashion doll convention

Quebec premier calls on federal government to uphold supply management amid new Trump tariffs

Quebec premier calls on federal government to uphold supply management amid new Trump tariffs

Edmonton astrophotographer captures stellar images of outer space

Edmonton astrophotographer captures stellar images of outer space

'Most incredible experience': Athletes compete at Special Olympics in Alberta

'Most incredible experience': Athletes compete at Special Olympics in Alberta

‘Hear ye, hear ye!’: New N.B. town crier heading overseas

‘Hear ye, hear ye!’: New N.B. town crier heading overseas

N.B. RCMP arrest wanted man accused of assault, stealing car

N.B. RCMP arrest wanted man accused of assault, stealing car

‘We accidentally started something special’: Manitoba restaurant gains global attention with viral social media challenge

‘We accidentally started something special’: Manitoba restaurant gains global attention with viral social media challenge

Community committee rejects South Transcona development plan, cites financial concerns

Community committee rejects South Transcona development plan, cites financial concerns

Despite injuries, Saskatchewan Roughriders in good place ahead of Tiger-Cats matchup

Despite injuries, Saskatchewan Roughriders in good place ahead of Tiger-Cats matchup

Here’s how a Sask. woman is honouring her grandmother through her business

Here’s how a Sask. woman is honouring her grandmother through her business

Sixth annual RJ Strong Golf Tournament looks to bolster local hospital endowment fund

Sixth annual RJ Strong Golf Tournament looks to bolster local hospital endowment fund

Fergus, Ont. entrepreneur takes coffee on the road with new mobile bar

Fergus, Ont. entrepreneur takes coffee on the road with new mobile bar

Familiar face named honourary chair for Prince Albert Terry Fox Run

Familiar face named honourary chair for Prince Albert Terry Fox Run

Firefighters rescue person trapped in drainage pipe at Saskatoon dog park

Firefighters rescue person trapped in drainage pipe at Saskatoon dog park

Man pleads guilty to attempted murder in shocking attack on ex-girlfriend in Cobalt, Ont.

Man pleads guilty to attempted murder in shocking attack on ex-girlfriend in Cobalt, Ont.

Timmins police say murder victim was killed while trying to rob residence

Timmins police say murder victim was killed while trying to rob residence

Tillsonburg dog bite victim dragged, health unit seeks public’s help

Tillsonburg dog bite victim dragged, health unit seeks public’s help

Four critically injured in east London collision

Four critically injured in east London collision

Plane takes off, never comes back: OPP

Plane takes off, never comes back: OPP

3rd edition of Troubadour Summer Concert Series is here: This is the day’s rundown

3rd edition of Troubadour Summer Concert Series is here: This is the day’s rundown

Man charged after alleged sexual assault of two children in west Windsor

Man charged after alleged sexual assault of two children in west Windsor

6 dead, including suspect, in series of killings in Michigan

6 dead, including suspect, in series of killings in Michigan

Residents warned to prepare for changes when returning home after a wildfire

Residents warned to prepare for changes when returning home after a wildfire

'We don't even have a phone': Aging B.C. wildfire evacuees faced unique challenges

'We don't even have a phone': Aging B.C. wildfire evacuees faced unique challenges

Pilot who took off from Oshawa Airport did not return as expected, police say

Pilot who took off from Oshawa Airport did not return as expected, police say

Alberta separatist leader speaks out after supporter accused of racist comments

Alberta separatist leader speaks out after supporter accused of racist comments

London police apologize after sex abuse complaints against late Harrods owner shared on comms list

London police apologize after sex abuse complaints against late Harrods owner shared on comms list

Hate crime charges filed in Manhattan synagogue attack

Hate crime charges filed in Manhattan synagogue attack

Politics

Opinion: Why the party of Stephen Harper wouldn’t elect him today

Canada sanctions five Iranian officials over blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Canada’s military bars recruits with HIV from joining. A veteran is challenging the policy in court.

Business

The CEO who fired 900 people on Zoom just before Christmas wants his job back

Disney parks and cruises saw their best growth in two years despite a travel slowdown. Here’s how they did it

‘It looks like it’s going to end in tears,’ former diplomat warns ahead of Canada-U.S. tariff deadline

Health

False claims about miscarriage risk from COVID-19 vaccines are spreading online. They use a faulty interpretation of data

EU to study potential vaccine for Lyme disease: companies

Doctors are sounding the alarm on e-scooters in Canada. Here’s why

Entertainment

Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets of a Welsh village as her coffin is brought home

Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister and Inde Navarette will go Rogue in Marvel’s 'X-Men' reboot

What to know about the trial on the murder of Tupac Shakur

Sports

Tennis Canada looks ahead with Montreal site revamp, player participation in focus

Canadian women punch ticket to 2028 Olympic Games in flag football

Butch Huskey, one of the last MLB players to wear Jackie Robinson’s No. 42, dies at 54

Lifestyle

How much eye contact is just right?

A New Zealander boarded a canoe to cross Canada. Then he discovered the nature of its citizens

YouTube hotel reviewer claims new luxury resort cancelled his reservation and called the police on him

Climate

'We don't even have a phone': Aging B.C. wildfire evacuees faced unique challenges

Scientists predict high chances El Niño will bring a ‘very strong event’ soon. What does this mean for Canada?

Hawaii’s Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala closes in

Sci-Tech

Low water in Rome’s drought-hit Tiber river exposes ancient ruins of Nero’s Bridge

France’s top court blocks bill banning social media for under-15s

Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?