Child, woman in hospital after being struck by vehicle in Toronto

A child and woman are in hospital after being struck by a vehicle outside of a supermarket in Scarborough Saturday afternoon.

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Two young ER doctors quit Montreal jobs, blaming Quebec's broken health-care system and Bill 96

Two young emergency room doctors, raised and trained in Montreal, are leaving their jobs after only two years to move back to Toronto – and they say the Quebec health-care model and Bill 96 are to blame.

Dr. Philip Stasiak and Dr. Daria Denissova, with their two young boys, are leaving Montreal to work in Toronto ERs.

Crown seeks to revoke bail for 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich

Crown counsel is seeking to revoke the prior order that granted bail for Tamara Lich, an organizer of the 'Freedom Convoy,' and says he will argue for her to be detained.

Gunman fired more than 70 rounds at July 4 parade: police

The gunman who attacked an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago fired more than 70 rounds with an AR-15-style gun that killed at least six people, then evaded initial capture by dressing as a woman and blending into the fleeing crowd, police said Tuesday.

What we know about the Highland Park shooting suspect

Hours after gunfire interrupted the Highland Park, Illinois, July Fourth parade, killing six people and wounding dozens more, police apprehended the man they believe was responsible.

Bank of Canada's rapid rate hikes likely to cause a recession, study finds

The Bank of Canada's strategy of rapidly increasing its key interest rate in an effort to tackle skyrocketing inflation will likely trigger a recession, a new study from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) says.

Canada is the first country to ratify Finland and Sweden's accession to join NATO

Canada became the first country to ratify Finland and Sweden's accession protocols to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday.

Grab a seat: Facing passport office lineups, Canada looks to buy hundreds of chairs

As passport processing delays and long lineups persist at Service Canada offices, the federal government is looking to buy 801 chairs for people standing in line by the end of this week.

Assembly National Chief Archibald takes stage at meeting despite suspension

Dressed in Indigenous regalia, National Chief RoseAnne Archibald strode into the annual Assembly of First Nations gathering in Vancouver ahead of a group of chanting supporters on Tuesday. Just the day before, Archibald said she had been 'erased' from the agenda after her suspension in June. Instead, she led opening ceremonies and welcomed attendees in her opening address.

South African president to attend funeral for 21 teenagers

South Africa's president will attend the funeral Wednesday for the 21 teenagers who died mysteriously at a tavern last month.

Montreal

Two young ER doctors quit Montreal jobs, blaming Quebec's broken health-care system and Bill 96

Two young emergency room doctors, raised and trained in Montreal, are leaving their jobs after only two years to move back to Toronto – and they say the Quebec health-care model and Bill 96 are to blame.
Quebec reports jump in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations as province adds 20 deaths

Quebec is reporting another jump in COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as the province records 20 more deaths and 147 additional hospitalizations in the last 24 hours.
COVID-19 outbreaks lead to temporary closure of at least 3 Quebec sleepaway camps

At least three sleepaway camps in Quebec have temporarily shut down because of COVID-19 outbreaks, according to the province's camps association (ACQ).

London

Victim of fatal crash near Exeter, Ont. identified

Huron County OPP have identified the victim of a fatal crash north west of Exeter, Ont. on Monday evening.
'Offensive terms and symbols' spray painted in Elgin County

OPP in Elgin County are hoping somebody may have some footage of vandals.
Vintage bell stolen, church graffitied over Canada Day weekend

A south London church is appealing to the public to help find a vintage bell, reportedly stolen over the long weekend.

Kitchener

New departures lounge opens at Region of Waterloo International Airport

Another piece of the Region of Waterloo International Airport’s new multi-million expansion is now complete.
The City of Brantford looks to claim accolade for transformation during filming of The Handmaid’s Tale
'The interest just completely faded after the arrest': Cambridge teen’s dream of going to NHL derailed by bullying, harassment, alleges lawsuit

A Cambridge family has launched a $5.5-million civil lawsuit against Victus Academy, an elite hockey prep school in Kitchener, and three of its students.

Northern Ontario

Cancelled flights have northern Ont. hospital risking ER closure

With doctor shortages causing emergency rooms around the country to shut down, a northern Ontario hospital is scrambling to stave off the same fate.
Manitoulin driver charged in collision that killed passenger

A 25-year-old resident of Mindemoya has been charged in connection with a fatal crash June 4 north of Webbwood.
This is how long Air Canada says travellers now need between connecting flights

As flight delays and lost luggage bring chaos to summer travel plans, Air Canada is advising travellers on how much time they should leave between connecting flights.

Ottawa

Six residents of Ottawa died of COVID-19 last week

Ottawa Public Health is reporting six new COVID-19 deaths in the city in the last week, bringing the city’s death toll from the pandemic to 825 residents.
City warning of rise in overdoses after five deaths in one week

The city of Ottawa and overdose prevention partners are warning residents of an increase in suspected overdose-related deaths after five people died in the last week.
Kittens found abandoned on Canada Day, one died

Ottawa Bylaw is investigating after three kittens were found abandoned in a cat carrier on Canada Day, one of which later died.

Windsor

Willistead Manor to open its doors to residents free of charge in July

The City of Windsor is keeping the celebration of Hiram Walker’s 206th birthday going by offering residents a chance to tour the historic Willistead Manor and the new coach house free of charge.
Shooting and stabbing investigation leads to charges for Chatham man

A 43-year-old Chatham man is facing several charges after reports of a stabbing and shots fired in Chatham.
Missing 20-year-old Windsor woman has been located

Windsor police are thanking the public after a missing 20-year-old woman has been found.

Barrie

Barrie police arrest man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Police in Barrie arrested a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as he made his way into the city Monday night.
Image released of vehicle believed to be involved in Innisfil hit and run

Police in Innisfil released an image of a vehicle allegedly involved in a hit and run that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital.
This could be Innisfil's Biggest Garage Sale ever

Innisfil friends are running their second annual charity garage sale - aptly named Innisfil's Biggest Garage Sale.

Atlantic

Woman, teen, one-year-old die in East Port Hebert, N.S., crash

A woman, a teenager and a one-year-old girl have died following a crash in East Port Hebert, N.S., on Monday.
Entangled North Atlantic right whale spotted in Gulf of St. Lawrence

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) says an entangled North Atlantic right whale has been spotted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence between Miscou Island, N.B., and the Magdalen Islands.
Halifax closing Meagher Park, unhoused people to be moved

A park in west end Halifax that became the site of an encampment last fall is closing to the public and removing unhoused inhabitants in the process.

Calgary

Sundre man found dead at local McDonald's, suspect charged with first-degree murder

A 27-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a death at the McDonald's in Sundre, Alta. early Monday morning.
Calgary city council to debate $87B climate strategy

Calgary councillors are scheduled to debate and vote on a 99-page climate strategy.
Alberta to intervene in proceedings on Rogers-Shaw deal

The attorney general of Alberta will intervene in competition tribunal proceedings regarding the $26-billion merger between Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc., according to a notice filed Monday.

Winnipeg

Man missing since January 2021 believed to be a victim of foul play: Winnipeg police

It has been a year and a half since a 33-year-old man disappeared in Winnipeg. Police now believe he was a victim of foul play and say someone out there knows something.
Manitobans to receive quarterly installments of Climate Action Incentive payment

Manitobans will soon receive their first quarterly Climate Action Incentive (CAI) payments.
Serious assault in Grand Marais business leads to charges against four people: RCMP

Four people have been charged after police say a serious assault happened at a business in Grand Marais, Man.

Vancouver

Local state of emergency: Drivers warned of 'dangerous conditions' due to flooding in Penticton, B.C.

A city in British Columbia's Interior is under a state of local emergency following several reports of flash flooding, and there's more rain in the forecast for the region.
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WATCH LIVE | Police to provide update on officers injured in Saanich, B.C., bank shooting

Police in Saanich, B.C., are expected to provide an update on the condition of the six officers who sustained gunshot wounds in a robbery and shootout with two men outside a bank last week.
Amtrak Cascades service returning to Vancouver in September

The Amtrak Cascades passenger train is expected to resume operations between Vancouver and Seattle in September, for the first since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Edmonton

Alberta to intervene in proceedings on Rogers-Shaw deal

The attorney general of Alberta will intervene in competition tribunal proceedings regarding the $26-billion merger between Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc., according to a notice filed Monday.
2 cars damaged by broken glass from Stantec Tower

Pieces of glass tumbled from the 29th floor of the Stantec Tower Monday evening, damaging two parked cars.
Flight spends 2 hours circling Edmonton after landing gear damaged

An Edmonton flight bound for Halifax never made it to its destination after landing gear sustained damage during takeoff Monday afternoon.