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ELECTION 2021

Conservative Alice Wong loses Richmond Centre seat to Liberal challenger

In a significant upset, the long-time Conservative incumbent in Richmond Centre has lost her seat to a political newcomer, according to the CTV News Decision Desk.

Fate of Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding hinges on mail-in votes

The winner of the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding could be determined before the weekend as Elections Canada officials work to count mail-in ballots in a race that was too close to call on election night.

Liberal candidate in Vancouver Granville declared the winner 2 days after 2021 federal election

Taleeb Noormohamed has recaptured the riding of Vancouver Granville for the Liberal Party, according to the CTV News Decision Desk.

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Vancouver

Surrey Police Service chief on transition delays, body-worn cameras, 'cordial' relationship with mayor

If all goes according to plan, by 2026, the only police officers on the streets of B.C.’s fastest-growing city will be members of the Surrey Police Service.

Voters deserve referendum on abolishing Vancouver Park Board, critics say

Critics are slamming Mayor Ken Sim's surprise push to abolish the Vancouver Park Board as haphazard and undemocratic, arguing voters deserve to decide the fate of the elected body in a referendum.

Victoria woman with broken, cracked teeth pleads for better dental care for seniors

A Vancouver Island woman is speaking out about the state of dental care and coverage for seniors as she struggles with broken, cracked teeth and oral infections.

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Victoria woman with broken, cracked teeth pleads for better dental care for seniors

A Vancouver Island woman is speaking out about the state of dental care and coverage for seniors as she struggles with broken, cracked teeth and oral infections.
Vancouver Island highway section to close for removal of rockslide debris

A section of a major highway on Vancouver Island will be closed for four hours Thursday as workers clear rockslide debris that fell from the hillside amid heavy rains this week.
Woman, 46, dead after minivan crashes into Saanich home

A 46-year-old woman is dead following a single-vehicle crash at a home in Saanich on Wednesday.

Calgary

Toddler in 'potentially life-threatening' condition following N.E. Calgary crash

A toddler was seriously injured during a collision in northeast Calgary on Wednesday afternoon. Two pedestrians, the child and an adult, were taken to hospital following the crash at the intersection of Whitehorn Drive and 36 Street N.E. Police believe a bus and the car collided and subsequently hit the child and adult.
City has plan of action as Calgary awaits Wednesday night, Thursday morning snowfall

Call it the calm before the storm.
Calgary teens buddy up with police officers at annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ event

Students from nine different Calgary schools went on a shopping spree at Marlborough Mall on Wednesday as part of the Calgary Police Service's 17th annual Shop with a Cop event.

Edmonton

Safety concerns aired in wake of Kingsway Mall shooting, lockdown

Shoppers outside the latest Edmonton mall to see gun-related violence and a lockdown say they're worried about public safety following recent incidents at local shopping destinations.
More than 500 violent crimes reported inside Edmonton transit centres this year: police data

There have been more than 500 reported cases of violence at transit centres and LRT stations in the Alberta capital so far this year, police data shows, and it may be about a year before more police are dispatched to help.
Alberta government rejects amendments to Canada Pension Plan exit legislation

Premier Danielle Smith's government has rejected a proposal that would have compelled it to respect the results of a referendum on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan.

Toronto

Information of hundreds of drivers trafficked in auto-theft ring involving ServiceOntario employees: police

Toronto police say the information of hundreds of drivers in the province was trafficked to suspects allegedly running an auto-theft ring involving employees at ServiceOntario.
Off-duty cop stabbed trying to prevent theft at Scarborough Best Buy, police say; video of suspects released

Toronto police have released video of four suspects wanted in connection with the stabbing of an off-duty officer who tried to stop them during a theft at an electronics store in Scarborough Wednesday morning.
42-year-old man dies after single-vehicle crash on Highway 427

A 42-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 427 in Vaughan.

Montreal

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BREAKING Public sector negotiations: Common Front rejects Quebec's latest offer

Quebec's Common Front of public sector unions has rejected the government's latest offer. The strike planned for Dec. 8 to 14 will go on as planned.
Bar in Montreal's Village evacuated after threats made during 911 call

A bar in Montreal's Village needed to be evacuated after someone made threats during a 911 call.
Father of slain Granby girl granted conditional day release to halfway house

The father of the Granby girl who died tragically in April 2019 has been granted conditional day parole and will be transferred to a halfway house as soon as a place becomes available.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg police investigating death of infant

Winnipeg Police are investigating the death of an infant Monday night.
Mayor warns of 'difficulties ahead' as next multi-year budget is worked on

Winnipeggers are being told to expect tough decisions ahead as the city works on preparing the next multi-year balanced budget.
Meat becoming sought-after holiday gift amid inflation

Some businesses in Manitoba are seeing a rise in meat packages being given as gifts during the holiday season.

Saskatoon

'You want him, not me': Final messages between Sask. Mountie and his wife read in murder trial

On Wednesday, an expert witness walked the court through messages suggesting a love triangle between a former Saskatchewan Mountie, his wife, and the man he’s accused of killing.
'Don’t give up': Blind Sask. hockey fan eyes future calling games

A 10-year old boy from Martensville is a big hockey fan despite a severe congenital vision impairment.
Saskatoon planning new cycling corridors on low-traffic roads

Speed limits on some Saskatoon roads could be reduced to accommodate cycling infrastructure.

Regina

Sask. mother who lost daughter calls on government to investigate tragic death

A Saskatchewan mother who lost her daughter in 2022 joined MLAs in the legislature on Wednesday calling for the government to follow through on their promise of an investigation.
Sask. Second World War veteran honoured with France's highest order of distinction

Jim Spenst, 97, is the most recent Canadian to officially receive France's highest order of distinction: the insignia of Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour.
AIMS system may cost $240M, report on troubled development needed: auditor's report

The troubled production of a new IT system for Saskatchewan hospitals is now projected to cost around three times its original budget at $240 million, according to the provincial auditor.

Atlantic

Public Safety Minister terminates state of emergency order in St. Stephen

Minister Kris Austin says the concerns expressed by St. Stephen, N.B., are serious, but do not garner the local state of emergency act.
Prince Edward Island predicts a $98.6 million deficit in 2023-2024

The Prince Edward Island government released a fiscal and economic update Wednesday, projecting a larger deficit than expected in the 2023 operating budget.
Myles Goodwyn's family issues statement following his death

The family of late April Wine lead singer Myles Goodwyn has issued a statement following his death over the weekend.

London

Guilty verdict returned for man charged with dangerous driving causing death

Sarah Jones was well-known in the city as the managing editor of Business London Magazine and described as big-hearted, with a smile that would light up a room.
Light snowfall Thursday ahead of wet weekend

Light snowfall is expected across the region Thursday morning, settling in the afternoon with cloudy skies expected for the remainder of the day and a high of plus 4C.
Council ordered planning and building staff back to the office to expedite housing approvals — but has it backfired?

City Hall has become desperate to fill vacant jobs in a pair of departments critical to addressing London’s persistent housing crisis.

Northern Ontario

Information of hundreds of drivers trafficked in auto-theft ring involving ServiceOntario employees: police

Toronto police say the information of hundreds of drivers in the province was trafficked to suspects allegedly running an auto-theft ring involving employees at ServiceOntario.
Science North struggling with $10M in cost overruns, poor planning, auditor says

Poor planning and project management led to a $10 million increase in Science North’s Go Deeper project, Ontario’s acting auditor general says.
Ontario woman says she's shocked and angry after losing $80,000 in roofing scam

An Ontario woman said she was shocked and angry after handing over $80,000 to a roofing company that claimed she had problems with her roof that didn't exist.

Kitchener

Renowned scholar, with ties to Waterloo, Ont. university, reportedly killed with his family in Gaza

Sofyan Taya, a former guest scholar at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, was reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike near Gaza City. His friend and former colleague called him a brilliant and gentle soul.
Kitten stolen from Waterloo, Ont. pet store has been found

The 12-week-old kitten, who was stolen from a Waterloo, Ont. pet store, is now in the care of a local cat rescue.
Painting by Homer Watson sells over asking at auction

A painting by one of Waterloo Region’s most renowned painters went up on the auction block Wednesday and sold over asking.

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