Falling weaponry narrowly misses moving car on Kyiv road

Dashcam video shows the moment falling debris from a missile nearly hit a moving vehicle on a road in Ukraine on Monday.

The video, obtained by Reuters, shows the debris as it falls in front of a vehicle. The driver swiftly avoids it and then drives on.

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Reuters was able to confirm the location as Kyiv from the buildings and roads seen in the video, which matched satellite and file imagery of the area.

Reuters filmed the aftermath of the incident on Monday, helping the agency to verify the date and location.

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Canada

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Regina police officer injured after being accidentally shot by fellow officer's gun

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'Violation': CSIS had officer investigated after she reported a superior raped her

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World

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Columbia University president faces vote of confidence as protests spread

Columbia's embattled president came under renewed pressure on Friday as a university oversight committee met to address her attempt two weeks ago to clamp down on protests that have roiled the Ivy League school and spread across the country and aboard.
British Army says horses that bolted and ran loose in central London continue 'to be cared for'

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Ukraine's farm minister is the latest corruption suspect as Kyiv aims to undo recent Russian gains

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Dozens of U.S. deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police

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Politics

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Health

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From faulty kids' cribs to flammable kids' bathrobes, here are the recalls of the week

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Sci-Tech

These are the countries where TikTok is already banned

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Hubble Space Telescope marks 34 years with new portrait of a 'cosmic dumbbell'

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Entertainment

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Mary J. Blige found her strength and now wants to help other women find their own

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Business

Ottawa, Quebec commit $100M for semiconductor capacity in Bromont, Que., 280 jobs

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Monthly earnings rise, payroll employment falls: Jobs report

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Lifestyle

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Island near Mull of Kintyre for sale for US$3.1 million

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$70M Lotto Max winners kept prize a secret from family for 2 months

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Sports

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Autos

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Decoy bear used to catch man who illegally killed a grizzly, B.C. conservation officers say

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Toronto

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Calgary

Stabbing at Calgary Value Village under investigation by police

Calgary police took two people into custody on Friday after a stabbing in the community of Haysboro.
Calgary included in the City Nature Challenge that kicks off in 667 cities around the world tracking global biodiversity

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Ottawa

Trucker from Newfoundland missing in eastern Ontario

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Montreal

Investigation underway after worker dies at Port of Montreal

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Edmonton

Cat who jumped from burning balcony in critical condition: management company

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Toxic testing standoff: Family leaves house over air quality

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Brett Kissel curse? Radio host starts petition to stop singer from performing anthem at Oilers playoff games

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Atlantic

First court appearance for boy and girl charged in death of Halifax 16-year-old

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Cape Breton police find dead body in woods

Cape Breton Regional Police found a dead body in Sydney, N.S., Thursday evening.
Community steps up to support popular chef during cancer battle

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Winnipeg

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Missing blind pug reunited with Manitoba family after 16 days

A blind pug has been safely returned to its home in Manitoba after going missing for 16 days.

Regina

Man charged with murder, victim identified in southeast Sask. homicide case

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Regina police officer injured after being accidentally shot by fellow officer's gun

An investigation is underway after a Regina police officer was accidentally shot by a fellow officer’s gun during the search of a house early Friday morning.
Here's where fire bans and restrictions are in effect in Sask.

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Kitchener

About 10 companies interested in Wilmot land, says Minister of Economic Investment

Ontario’s Minister of Economic Investment, Job Creation and Trade says a number of companies have shown interest in a tract of land the Region of Waterloo is trying to assemble in Wilmot Township.
Construction worker in hospital after hit-and-run crash in Cambridge: WRPS

A 57-year-old male construction worker was transported to an out-of-region hospital with serious injuries after police say he was hit by a driver who did not remain at the scene.
Kitchener family says their 10-year-old needs life-saving drug that cost $600,000

Raneem, 10, lives with a neurological condition and liver disease and needs Cholbam, a medication, for a longer and healthier life.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon police investigating after body found at recycling facility

The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) and Saskatchewan Coroners Service are investigating after a woman’s body was found at a recycling facility Friday morning.
Four people arrested after attempted armed robbery in Saskatoon

Four people, including two teen girls, were arrested and charged after an attempted armed robbery on Thursday evening.
Blades, Warriors prepare for first all Sask. conference final in 31 years

For the first time since 1993 two Saskatchewan teams will face each other in the Western Hockey League’s (WHL) Eastern Conference Final as the Moose Jaw Warriors and Saskatoon Blades get their third round series underway Friday night

Northern Ontario

Northern Ont. hunters fined $8,500 for illegal moose hunt

Two hunters from North Bay, Ont., and a third from Temagami pled guilty recently to offences they committed during a 2022 moose hunt.
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau on navigating post-political life, co-parenting and freedom

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau says there is 'still so much love' between her and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as they navigate their post-separation relationship co-parenting their three children.
Police in northern Ont. attacked by person they found lying in the street

Ontario Provincial Police responding to a disturbance in West Nipissing this week discovered a conscious person lying in the street.

London

Portion of Highway 401 reopens following fatal crash

A fatal crash in Thames Centre closed down a portion of Highway 401 westbound. Around 2:15 a.m., first responders were called to westbound lanes of the highway between Culloden and Putnam Roads for a two-vehicle crash.
'It’s more than rock stars': New private jet facility a boost for London

A new private aviation centre at the London International Airport is expected to raise the city’s profile.
Two people taken to hospital after Oxford County crash

An unknown number of people have been taken to hospital following a crash in Oxford County. OPP are on scene of the two-vehicle crash at 37th Line and Road 74 in Zorra.

Barrie

OPP responds to apparent video of officer supporting anti-Trudeau government protestors

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says it's investigating an interaction between a uniformed officer and anti-Trudeau government protestors after a video circulated on social media.
Pedestrian struck by CP train in Alliston

A man is in serious condition after being struck by a train near Alliston.
Police warn of caller ID phone scams

Faking a caller identity has never been so easy.

Windsor

NFL Draft: Windsor welcomes as Detroit overflows with fans

All the excitement of the NFL Draft has officially descended upon Detroit, with Windsor welcoming the spillover.
Windsor police seize $120,000 in drugs

Windsor police have arrested two people after seizing $120,000 in illegal drugs.
Former high school teacher facing another trial

A former high school teacher who just finished one trial is now facing another.

Vancouver Island

B.C. seeks ban on using drugs in 'all public spaces,' shifting approach to decriminalization

The B.C. government is moving to have drug use banned in 'all public spaces,' marking a major shift in the province's approach to decriminalization.
Orca calf that was trapped in B.C. lagoon for weeks swims free

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Vehicle involved in fatal B.C. hit-and-run crash located, police say

Mounties have found a vehicle believed to have struck and killed a young woman on Vancouver Island in a hit-and-run crash last week.

Kelowna

B.C. man rescues starving dachshund trapped in carrier: BC SPCA

An emaciated dachshund is now recovering thanks to a Good Samaritan who found the pup near a biking trail in Kelowna, according to the BC SPCA.
Search crews called in after missing Kelowna senior's truck found

Search and rescue crews have been called in after a vehicle belonging to a missing senior was located near a rural intersection outside of Kelowna Tuesday.
Homicide investigation underway after body found near Kelowna, B.C.

Major crime detectives in British Columbia are investigating a suspected homicide after a body was found in a remote area southeast Kelowna over the weekend.

Lethbridge

'No real winner' following first Alberta NDP leadership debate: political scientist

An Alberta political scientist said the NDP leadership hopefuls remained fairly even following the first of the party’s debates.
Multiple grass fires sparked near Kipp rail yard

It was a busy Wednesday evening for fire crews in Lethbridge County after multiple grass fires were sparked near the Kipp rail yard.
Former U of L student awarded diversity, equity and inclusion medal by NASA

A former University of Lethbridge student has been awarded the Medal for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Equity by NASA.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault council looks at options for vacant home tax

Meeting next week, city council in Sault Ste. Marie will get an overview of what to expect if it decides to implement a new tax on empty homes in the city.
Northern Ont. hunters fined $8,500 for illegal moose hunt

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Garden River chief meets with disgruntled band members over payout concerns

Some members of the Garden River First Nation are demanding answers regarding the disbursement of the Robinson-Huron Treaty settlement funds.

N.L.

Voice of 'Hockey Night in Canada' Bob Cole never considered moving out of St. John's

Legendary sportscaster Bob Cole was a Newfoundlander through and through, and his daughter says his connection to the province was 'everything' to him.
Cenovus fined $2.5 million for biggest oil spill in Newfoundland and Labrador history

Cenovus Energy has been ordered to pay a $2.5-million fine for its role in the largest offshore oil spill ever recorded in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canada recognizes housing as a human right. Few provinces have followed suit

As more Canadians find themselves struggling to afford or find housing, the country's smallest province is the only one that can point to legislation recognizing housing as a human right.