Photo of 'person of interest' released in connection to western Alberta homicide

A "person of interest" in the Feb. 21, 2023, homicide of Robert Zibauer in Grande Cache, Alta., is seen in this Feb. 18, 2023, photo at a Hinton gas station. (Provided by RCMP.)

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Wildfire battles continue as heat, air quality alerts affect most of Canada

Air pollution from wildfires remained well above healthy levels across much of southern and northern Ontario and several communities in British Columbia and Alberta on Thursday.

A man walks to work wearing a mask near Parliament Hill, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in Ottawa. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

Are more interest rate hikes on the way? Here's what experts say

In the wake of the Bank of Canada’s unexpected rate hike, economists are pointing to further tightening in the near term.

4 very young children critically wounded in knife attack in French Alpine town

As bystanders screamed for help, a man with a knife stabbed four young children at a lakeside park in the French Alps on Thursday, assaulting at least one in a stroller repeatedly. The children between 22 months and 3 years old suffered life-threatening injuries, and two adults also were wounded, authorities said.

Liberals unveil plan to make hybrid House of Commons sittings permanent

Government House Leader Mark Holland has unveiled the federal Liberals' plans to make hybrid sittings a permanent feature in the House of Commons.

Supreme Court of Canada won't hear unvaccinated woman's case for organ donation

The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of an Alberta woman who was unwilling to be vaccinated in order to get a life-saving organ transplant.

10-year-old girl survives more than 24 hours alone in the rugged Cascade mountains after getting lost while out with her family

Rescuers in Washington state are praising the resourcefulness of a 10-year-old girl who survived on her own for more than 24 hours in the rugged terrain of the Cascade mountains after getting lost while out with her family.

Worker buried in trench collapse during sewer repairs in Charleswood

One person was injured after a trench collapsed in the community of Charleswood on Thursday.
CJAY92 donates $20K to Calgary family whose van was stolen, hurting 5-year-old's T-shirt business

After a string of devastating setbacks, a Calgary family has just had a significant change of luck.
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear unvaccinated woman's case for organ donation

The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of an Alberta woman who was unwilling to be vaccinated in order to get a life-saving organ transplant.

Saskatoon

Veteran Saskatoon city councillor Glen Penner dead at 82

Long-time city councillor and former Saskatchewan Liberal MLA Glen Penner died on Monday, according to a Saskatoon obituary.
Saskatoon property taxes could see 13 per cent hike as city confronts $75M revenue gap

Significant property tax hikes may be needed to cover a funding shortfall, according to City of Saskatoon administration.
Saskatoon builder looking to flip abandoned homes to first time buyers

A Saskatoon man wants to play matchmaker for the unloved homes in the city.

Regina

Regina mayor says homeless camp was reaching 'critical point' before teardown

Regina's mayor says the city's fire department had growing concerns about the health, safety and well-being of those living in a homeless camp that was dismantled on Wednesday morning.
'Bury the hatchet': No reprimand for Regina city councillor who violated confidentiality bylaw

Regina city councillors decided on Wednesday to not impose sanctions or corrective measures on Ward 3 Coun. Andrew Stevens for a violation of the city’s confidentiality bylaw.
Here's what Regina's mayor says could be done to fix the underpass flooding issue

Flooded underpasses have been a common occurrence in Regina this spring with several thunderstorms dumping heavy rain on the city, but Mayor Sandra Masters says several solutions are in the works to help prevent further flooding.

Atlantic

Higgs government faces caucus revolt over changes to LGBTQ school policy in N.B.

New Brunswick students under the age of 16 who identify as trans and non-binary won't be able to officially change their names or pronouns in school without parental consent.
Halifax to announce Thursday when more residents can return home after wildfires

The Halifax Regional Municipality says it will announce Thursday when more residents can return to their homes in communities impacted by the Tantallon wildfires.
N.B. shellfish company shuttered over improper storage of shell waste: environment minister

A company at the centre of a community fight over what residents in the town of Beaurivage, N.B. say is a powerful stench has been ordered to cease operations.

Toronto

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BREAKING | 1 dead, multiple injured in 8-vehicle crash in Mississauga, Ont.

One person is dead, and at least eight others have been injured, after an multi-vehicle collision in Mississauga, Ont. Thursday morning.
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LIVE | Smoke in Toronto to get worse Thursday with air quality set to plummet

Toronto's air quality will get worse before it gets better as smoke from Canada's wildfires lingers in the city.
European family turfed from long-term Airbnb in Toronto to test renters’ rights

A European family who says they were evicted from their long-term Airbnb rental in Toronto last week has sparked a precedent-setting fight.

Montreal

Quebec wildfires: fierce fight in Normetal as flames within 500 metres of municipality

Quebec's public security minister preached patience on Thursday as fires continued to rage in the province's north, saying it remained unclear when more than 12,000 people displaced by the encroaching flames would be able to return home.
Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre opens up about life after stroke, depression

Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre, who spent his life in politics, collapsed and suffered a stroke on April 11, and even as he's slowly recovering, the fighter's instinct, that he's known for, is very much alive.
Ontario man charged with first-degree murder in killing of Claudia Iacono outside Montreal salon

An Ontario man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Claudia Iacono, the daughter-in-law of Mafia associate Moreno Gallo, after she was gunned down at the wheel of her car in Montreal last month.

Ottawa

Air quality improves over Ottawa, but smoky skies could return on Friday

People in the Ottawa-Gatineau area are breathing fresher air, as smoke and haze from wildfires in northern Ontario and Quebec moves out of the area.
Bear spotted in Kanata neighbourhood 'safely placed in a cage', police say

Police received a call about a bear sighting in the 500 block of Woodchase Street, near Breckenridge Crescent, at approximately 9 a.m.
Year-over-year home sales in Ottawa up 6 per cent in May

The Ottawa Real Estate Board says home sales were up six per cent in May 2023 compared to a year prior, marking the first year-over-year unit sales volume increase since early last year.

Kitchener

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash in Kitchener

A cyclist has been taken to an out-of-region hospital with what police call “potentially serious injuries” after a crash involving a vehicle in Kitchener.
SUV smashes into Kitchener LCBO

Police say no one was seriously hurt when an SUV crashed into the front door of an LCBO in south Kitchener Thursday.
No working smoke alarms in fatal Waterloo house fire

Fire officials have confirmed there were no working smoke alarms at a fatal house fire in Waterloo earlier this week.

Northern Ontario

Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury, Ont., expands, highway closed

A wildfire west of Sudbury, Ont., has quadrupled in size prompting evacuation orders to be expanded and one highway to close.
Here's what you need to do before you leave your house in a forest fire-prompted evacuation

Thousands of Canadians have had to leave their homes in several provinces over the last few weeks due to forest fires. Luckily, there are steps you can take to protect your property, both prior to an evacuation and during.
Two arrested after Sudbury students attacked with bear spray, pellet gun

There was a scary incident Wednesday morning at Lasalle Secondary School in Sudbury. Two people wearing masks attacked students with bear spray and at least one was shot by a pellet gun.

Winnipeg

Softball-sized hail, strong wind gusts reported in Manitoba storm

A storm that tore through a community northwest of Brandon Wednesday brought with it heavy winds and, in some areas, hail the size of softballs.
Man charged in connection to crash that sent two officers to hospital

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a crash that left two Winnipeg police officers with serious injuries.
Premier remains mum on funding to search Manitoba landfill for remains of 2 women

Manitoba's premier says a potential search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two First Nations women should be led by the federal government and families.

Vancouver

11 fires intentionally set in 1 day on DTES: Vancouver fire officials

Nearly a dozen fires were intentionally set in a matter of hours on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside Wednesday, according to fire officials.
B.C. launches $1.6M campaign aimed at reducing fire-related injuries, deaths

British Columbia recorded 86 fire-related deaths in 2022, according to the Office of the Fire Commissioner.
Swimmers rescued after being swept into rapids in Creston, B.C.

Two people are recovering after being swept away while swimming in Goat River in Creston, B.C.

Vancouver Island

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NEW | Vancouver Island wildfire rages on with no timeline to reopen crucial highway

British Columbia wildfire officials say firefighters are making some progress battling an out-of-control wildfire that has closed Highway 4, the only highway connecting western Vancouver Island with the rest of the province.
New Vancouver-Nanaimo ferry service announces pricing, launch timing

The new passenger-only ferry service between Vancouver and Nanaimo, Hullo, has announced that it will begin operations this summer.
Langford to weigh in on Bear Mountain trail access fees

Langford city council is weighing in on trail access limitations at Bear Mountain that were implemented by developer Ecoasis.

Photo of 'person of interest' released in connection to western Alberta homicide

Photo of 'person of interest' released in connection to western Alberta homicide

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