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Canada pledges funds as G7 develops response to famine fallout from Russian invasion

Canada pledged $50 million to prevent Ukrainian grain from going to waste on Sunday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed to work with G7 nations on further measures to halt the famine caused by the Russian invasion of the embattled country.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joins US President Joe Biden, French President Emanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz around the table for the first plenary session at the G7 Summit in Schloss Elmau on Sunday, June 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Connecting Indigenous inmates to their culture: Grand Chief performs at Manitoba prison

Behind prison walls, National Indigenous People's Day was celebrated this month, with inmates at a Manitoba federal prison granted access to music, drumming and sharing circles — positive steps forward to reconnect Indigenous inmates with their culture and rehabilitate a group that is incarcerated at a disproportionate rate.

Hundreds of thousands celebrate return of Toronto Pride parade to downtown streets

Hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Toronto on Sunday as the city's Pride parade returned for the first time in two years.

BREAKING

BREAKING | Colorado Avalanche win Stanley Cup, beat Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6

Colorado Avalanche win the 2022 Stanley Cup, beating two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine a 'turning point' in world history: defence chief

Canada's chief of defence says Russia's invasion of Ukraine is going to change the course of history.

Halifax scientists have a plan to capture carbon from the atmosphere using mining materials

A Dalhousie University team of scientists — in a joint venture with a company called Planetary Technologies — is now in the next phase of their research to use the power of the ocean to one day reduce the world’s carbon levels.

U.S. Ambassador Cohen on inflation, the convoy protests, abortion rights and gun control

David Cohen has been the United States' Ambassador to Canada since November 2021, and in the time since, both Canada and the United States have experienced a series of shared challenges. In an interview at his official residence in Ottawa, Cohen opens up about the state of the relationship.

Victoria police seek additional victims of apparently random sexual assault spree

Victoria police arrested a man for allegedly sexually assaulting several strangers in quick succession in the city's downtown Saturday night.
Portable pyramids producing food for those in need in Victoria

Each of the 28 pyramids holds 136 plants, which the Harvest and Share Food Society distributes to local food banks when they're mature.
'Linen heist' on Quadra Island leaves resort out $1,500 worth of supplies, RCMP say

Mounties on Quadra Island are investigating what they call a "linen heist" at a local resort.

Calgary

'Deepest apologies': Central Alberta rodeo organizers shocked by parade float

Organizers of a central Alberta rodeo and its parade committee are calling for calm after a float in this weekend's parade, which possessed a racist theme, was seen in the procession.
Shooting in southeast Calgary under investigation

Police are looking for suspects after they say a man was injured in a shooting late Saturday.
Skiing in the sun: Banff's Sunshine Village offered extended fun

If you are looking for some more time on the slopes even though it's already summer, you might be pleased by an opportunity at Banff Sunshine Village.

Edmonton

'Largest spiritual Indigenous gathering' to return during Pope's visit to Alberta

People are getting ready to return to Wakamne, God's Lake, on pilgrimage when the Pope visits Alberta.
Search continues for missing 13-year-old girl

The Edmonton Police Service is searching for a 13-year-old girl that was last seen Friday morning.
Changing lives, one puppy at a time: Dogs With Wings celebrates newest grad class

Twenty-five new service dogs and their families celebrated the achievement of graduating from Alberta's only internationally accredited assistance dog agency Sunday.

Toronto

Hundreds of thousands celebrate return of Toronto Pride parade to downtown streets

Hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Toronto on Sunday as the city's Pride parade returned for the first time in two years.
55 outdoors pools now open in Toronto for evening and weekend swimming

There are now more than 50 outdoor pools open across Toronto where people can go to beat the heat.
Toronto heat warning continues Sunday, but temperatures expected to cool down by evening

A heat warning remains in place for the remainder of the weekend in Toronto, but temperatures are expected to cool down Sunday evening.

Montreal

Stepson arrested after stepfather stabbed and killed and three others injured in spree in Montreal

A man in crisis stabbed several people Sunday morning in downtown Montreal, leaving one dead and three injured.
Firefighters working to put out major blaze in Montreal's east end

The Montreal fire department (SIM) is advising citizens to avoid the intersection of Sherbrooke St. East near Durocher Ave. as a major building fire is blazing.
Montreal med students working to help those addicted to opioids

McGill University medical students are trying to help treat people who are addicted to opioids. They say many aren't equipped to handle the withdrawal.

Winnipeg

High water levels and strong winds leading to flooding in Gimli

Residents in Gimli are dealing with overland flooding due to high water levels on Lake Winnipeg and strong winds.
'We can't believe it': Winnipeggers come together to throw surprise baby shower for new Ukrainian couple

A Winnipeg woman is making sure a couple from Ukraine is feeling right at home as they prepare to welcome their first child.
'In a crisis': Deaths of Indigenous women in Winnipeg spark calls for safe housing

Lori Ann Mancheese's death is now one of five women in the span of about a month being grieved by members of the province's Indigenous community. Winnipeg police say three of those women were murdered.

Saskatoon

Sask. NDP elects Carla Beck as first female leader of party

The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party has elected Carla Beck as its new leader.
'After all these years': Christies Mayfair Bakery celebrates 90th anniversary

When Ennio Muzzolini walked into Christies Mayfair Bakery in 1965 interested in purchasing the small bakery on 33rd Street, he never imagined he’d one day be looking on as hundreds of people lined the block to get their hands on a baguette, cinnamon bun or wood-fired pizza.
Elk Ridge Open canceled after heavy rains: PGA Tour Canada

Organizers have decided to cancel the Elk Ridge Open due to an “inordinate amount of rain.”

Regina

Sask. NDP elects Carla Beck as first female leader of party

The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party has elected Carla Beck as its new leader.
Here’s where you can fly on Swoop from Saskatchewan

The ‘ultra low fare’ carrier Swoop entered the Saskatchewan air travel market earlier in June and currently serves three domestic routes out of Regina and Saskatoon.
Philippine Association of Saskatchewan holds welcome ceremony for new residents

Several different communities gathered at the Core Ritche Neighbourhood Centre on Sunday to celebrate Welcome Kabayan. ‘Kabayan’ in Filipino means, ‘welcome fellow members of our community.’

Atlantic

HMCS Kingston and Summerside set off for Operation Reassurance

As HMCS Kingston and Summerside pulled away from Halifax Harbour and deployed for Operation Reassurance, there was no shortage of emotion from family members who came to see them off.
'Reviewed for Privilege': Federal government explains N.S. superintendent’s missing notes

The inquiry into Nova Scotia’s 2020 mass shooting, says four pages of handwritten notes that sparked a political firestorm in Ottawa this week, weren’t immediately submitted when subpoenaed by its investigators.
'It’s in shambles': RCMP 'architects of own demise,' says criminologist after complaints in N.B. and N.S.

After a week of criticism and anger at the Mass Casualty Commission in Nova Scotia, and outcry in a rural area of New Brunswick, there are questions about the RCMP’s role in community policing.

London

Rock Legend from Port Dover, Ont. gets hall of fame call

You may not know his name, but he’s performed alongside some of the all-time music greats.
'We were able to cool the propane tanks in time': Two families displaced after morning fire in London, Ont.

Residents were able to safely escape a house fire Sunday morning in London.
St. Thomas Air Fest 2022 takes off this weekend

After being delayed over two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the air fest took off this weekend at the St. Thomas Municipal Airport.

Northern Ontario

Update
Update | Highway 17 reopened after several hours

OPP Tweet: Highway 17 closed at Sand Bay Road at the Spanish River bridge.
Shooting on Manitoulin Island

A person was taken to hospital after a shooting on the Sheguiandah First Nation on Manitoulin Island Friday.
Holistic Healing Fair returns to Sault Ste. Marie

The Holistic Healing Fair is back in Sault Ste. Marie following a two-year absence.

Kitchener

Encampment developments, field trips, new hospital: Top stories of the week

The latest developments for encampments in Waterloo Region, field trips being paid for, and a new hospital for the area round out the top stories of the week.
'COVID-19 lingers on': Essential caregiver warns pandemic not over

An essential caregiver in Waterloo Region is looking to remind the community that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and the protections in place for the most vulnerable may not be enough.
Arson from three years ago still under investigation in Long Point, Ont.

Norfolk County OPP are asking for the public's help with an arson case from three years ago.