Man hit by car in Burnaby suffers life-threatening injuries, police say

A 21-year-old man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car in Burnaby on May 22, 2022.

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Child dies after being left in hot car while mother taught at Ontario high school, mayor says

An Ontario community is reeling after a 23-month-old boy died when he was accidentally left in a hot car outside the school where his mother taught, the mayor says.

Everett Smith, who would have turned two next month, is seen in this photo provided by Bancroft Mayor Paul Jenkins.

G7 leaders discuss cap on price of Russian gas to squeeze war funds

Group of Seven leaders considered a possible cap on the price of Russian gas exports on Monday as a way to put the squeeze on the funding for Vladimir Putin's war with Ukraine.

Woman trampled, killed by horses at central Alberta rodeo: RCMP

A 30-year-old woman is dead after falling off a horse at the Ponoka Stampede on Sunday.

Russian missile strike hits crowded shopping mall in Ukraine

Russian long-range bombers fired a missile that struck a crowded shopping mall in Ukraine's central city of Kremenchuk on Monday, raising fears of what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called an 'unimaginable' number of victims in 'one of the most disastrous terrorist attacks in European history.'

'This is really strange': U.S. fighter jets soar over Vancouver Island

An unusual sight in the skies over Vancouver Island on Saturday sparked conspiracy theories online.
Oak Bay police impound 2 vehicles travelling over 100 km/h

Both a car and motorcycle were impounded in Oak Bay last week after police allegedly recorded them travelling more than double the posted speed limit.
'Oldest sailboat in Canada' returning to the sea with help from BC Ferries

A 125-year-old sailboat is set to return to the waters of British Columbia after being landlocked for more than 20 years.

Calgary

'It was political satire': Lynne Hoff discusses her controversial parade float

The owner of a contentious Alberta parade float that sparked controversy after photos of it began circulating online this weekend is speaking out.
Calgary’s ambulance wait times under fire after 3-year-old taken to hospital in fire truck

Ambulance wait times are coming under fire again after a three-year-old Calgary girl was rushed to hospital over the weekend by the fire department.
Colorado Avalanche players with ties to southern Alberta on top of the world as Stanley Cup Champions

It was a historic win for the Colorado Avalanche last night as they dethroned the reigning champs, the Tampa Bay Lightning, to claim their third Stanley Cup.

Edmonton

Woman trampled, killed by horses at central Alberta rodeo: RCMP

A 30-year-old woman is dead after falling off a horse at the Ponoka Stampede on Sunday.
Coun. Janz facing complaint over retweet calling police officer a 'pig'

An Edmonton city councillor on Monday both apologized for a social media post he shared and called an attempt to have him sanctioned for it a "smear job."
'It was political satire': Lynne Hoff discusses her controversial parade float

The owner of a contentious Alberta parade float that sparked controversy after photos of it began circulating online this weekend is speaking out.

Toronto

Child dies after being left in hot car while mother taught at Ontario high school, mayor says

An Ontario community is reeling after a 23-month-old boy died when he was accidentally left in a hot car outside the school where his mother taught, the mayor says.
Ontario family travelling to Italy has Airbnb account frozen a week before trip

An Ontario family's trip to Italy almost didn't happen due to an Airbnb glitch.
Ontario man uses Apple Airtags to track down stolen Range Rover

An Ontario man whose car was stolen from his driveway in midtown Toronto twice in three months is revealing how he tracked and located his second vehicle.

Montreal

Montreal police make arrest in fatal shooting of 15-year-old Meriem Boundaoui

Montreal police have arrested their first suspect in the homicide of 15-year-old Meriem Boundaoui that happened almost a year-and-a-half ago.
Montrealer Nick Nemeroff has died, a 'devastating loss' for comedy community

Nemeroff was in his early 30s and had gathered a list of accolades, including appearing on Conan and at Just For Laughs and being nominated for a Juno. Raised in Montreal West, he also leaves behind a grieving family.
Black blood donors needed: Hema-Quebec lacking matches for seriously ill Black patients

Black Quebecers suffering from serious disease like sickle cell anemia need more Black blood donors, whose blood is most likely to match their own. Hema-Quebec is trying to reach these 'under-represented' potential donors.

Winnipeg

Health Sciences Centre ER desperate for staff, paramedics to fill gaps

Paramedics will be supplementing emergency department staffing at Manitoba’s largest hospital, a direct result of an ongoing nursing shortage.
City planning 200 projects this year, leading to longer-lasting roads

You don't have to tell Jubilee Avenue homeowner John Haynes road construction season is in full swing.
Strong winds, high water levels lead to flooding along western shores of Lake Winnipeg

People living in and around Gimli, Man. are cleaning up after high lake levels and heavy winds caused flooding along the western shores of Lake Winnipeg.

Saskatoon

'Drugs, alcohol and paranoia': Sask. man's kidnapping, murder 'wasn't the plan,' court hears

Two men convicted in the death of Allan Garrioch apologized at Saskatoon’s Court of Queen’s Bench on Monday.
Why golfers have been teeing up at Saskatoon's Holiday Park for 60 years

Holiday Park Golf Course turned 60 years old on Monday morning, and just like the day it first opened when Mayor Sid Buckwold took the first swing, Mayor Charlie Clark was on hand to tee off with a couple of shots.
Saskatoon storm 'overwhelmed' treatment plant

Saskatoon's wastewater treatment plant struggled to keep up during the June 20 rainstorm that battered the city.

Regina

'A long and gruelling process': Child hit by impaired driver facing severe injuries, rehabilitation

A seven-year-old Regina boy is being treated for serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle at a bus stop in Regina on June 21, according to an online fundraiser.
Regina police look to increase female officers to 30 per cent by 2030

The “30 X 30 Initiative” from the Regina Police Service (RPS) seeks to increase the number of female officers in the service to 30 per cent by 2030.
'A splash of colour': Mural project hopes to showcase vibrant Regina community

An extra bit of colour and flair has been popping up around the Queen City lately, thanks to a community-led initiative called the Audacity Mural Project, which has a goal of commissioning 25 murals across the city by 2025.

Atlantic

N.S. expands eligibility for 2nd COVID-19 booster doses, suggests waiting until fall to book appointments

Nova Scotia is expanding eligibility for second COVID-19 booster doses to include anyone aged 50 and over, however health officials are suggesting people wait to book appointments until the fall.
N.B. advocates plan rallies, fundraisers to support U.S. and Canadian abortion access organizations

After a weekend full of rallies and protests across North America, the outrage after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V. Wade hasn’t died down.
N.B. RCMP search for missing 82-year-old woman, vehicle located near bridge in Bouctouche

Richibucto RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 82-year-old woman from Sainte-Anne-de-Kent, N.B.

London

SIU clears LPS officer in shooting death of London man last October

The Special Investigations Unit has found that a London police officer did not commit a criminal offence in the shooting death of tennis coach Justin Bourassa last October.
Four teens facing charges after London police officer assaulted

Four London teenagers are facing charges Monday for their alleged involvement after a police officer was assaulted and knives and drugs were seized over the weekend, according to police.
Jaxx is back: Owner recovers dog stolen during vehicle theft

A dog at the center of a search after the vehicle he was in was stolen, has finally been found and reunited with his owners.

Northern Ontario

Sudbury welcomes accessible community garden

Sudbury Shared Harvest helped open a new accessible community garden at Ryan Heights Playground in the city.
Child dies after being left in hot car while mother taught at Ontario high school, mayor says

An Ontario community is reeling after a 23-month-old boy died when he was accidentally left in a hot car outside the school where his mother taught, the mayor says.
Police now looking for a Hamilton man after fatal Manitoulin shooting

OPP say an arrest warrant has been issued for a 20-year old Hamilton man after a man was shot late Friday night on Manitoulin Island and later died from his injuries.

Kitchener

Courts will decide future of Kitchener encampment

As eviction day at a downtown Kitchener encampment looms, the region is doubling down that no one will be forcibly removed from the site on June 30 – the date it has said everyone living there must leave by.
Fire in Cambridge prompts road closure

A section of Boxwood Drive in Cambridge was closed Monday evening as crews responded to a fire at an industrial property.
Evidence of gunshot found in Kitchener neighbourhood

Evidence of gunfire has been found in the area of Avalon Place in Kitchener.