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Fire at Cairo church kills 41, including at least 10 children: officials

A fire ripped through a packed Coptic Orthodox church during morning services in Egypt's capital on Sunday, quickly filling it with thick black smoke and killing 41 worshippers, including at least 10 children. Fourteen people were injured.

Burned furniture, including wooden tables and chairs, and a religious images are seen at the site of a fire inside the Abu Sefein Coptic church that killed at least 40 people and injured some 14 others, in the densely populated neighbourhood of Imbaba, Cairo in Egypt on Aug. 14, 2022. The church said the fire broke out while a service was underway. (AP Photo/Tarek Wajeh)

Salman Rushdie 'on the road to recovery,' agent says

Salman Rushdie is 'on the road to recovery,' his agent confirmed Sunday, two days after the author of 'The Satanic Verses' suffered serious injuries in a stabbing at a lecture in upstate New York.

Arizona parents arrested trying to get in locked-down school

Police arrested three Arizona parents, shocking two of them with stun guns, as they tried to force their way into a school that police locked down Friday after an armed man was seen trying to get on campus, authorities said.

More U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan 12 days after Pelosi trip

A delegation of American lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, just 12 days after a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that prompted an angry China to launch days of threatening military drills around the self-governing island that Beijing says must come under its control.

Feds quietly change rules to allow one-time ArriveCAN exemption at land border crossings

The Canada Border Services Agency is temporarily allowing fully vaccinated travellers a one-time exemption to not be penalized if they were unaware of the health documents required through ArriveCAN.

FBI seized 'top secret' documents from Trump home

The FBI recovered documents that were labelled 'top secret' from former U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to court papers released Friday after a federal judge unsealed the warrant that authorized the unprecedented search this week.

'It's really exciting': Rare white orca spotted on northern Vancouver Island

Orca sightings on Vancouver Island aren't rare, but they're always thrilling, and that was especially true for a group of aquaculture workers on the North Island this week.
Feds quietly change rules to allow one-time ArriveCAN exemption at land border crossings

The Canada Border Services Agency is temporarily allowing fully vaccinated travellers a one-time exemption to not be penalized if they were unaware of the health documents required through ArriveCAN.
Experts weigh in on what tech companies can do to grow amid downturn

One of the best-performing sectors during the pandemic, the technology sector is now facing a challenging time as a reversal in fortunes has companies tightening their belts.

Calgary

'Surprised that no one died': Truck crashes into Calgary restaurant

Several people were hurt, but Calgary police say an incident where a truck drove through a restaurant window will not lead to charges being laid.
Early morning fire rips through northwest Calgary building

Officials are investigating after a fire broke out inside a vacant building in northwest Calgary early Sunday morning.
Missing man found deceased, Lethbridge police say

Lethbridge police say they've located the remains of Braydon Allan Van Buuren, who has been missing since Aug. 10.

Edmonton

'Clearly a breakdown': Kenney condemns controversial essay, links firestorm to slow news week

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney condemned a controversial prize-winning essay that's been criticized for being sexist and racist during his provincewide radio call-in program, but also appeared to downplay the controversy it generated.
Feds quietly change rules to allow one-time ArriveCAN exemption at land border crossings

The Canada Border Services Agency is temporarily allowing fully vaccinated travellers a one-time exemption to not be penalized if they were unaware of the health documents required through ArriveCAN.
Quebec towns protecting right to serve residents in English after new language law

Quebec's new language law has dozens of municipalities in the province shoring up their bilingual status, with few considering giving up the right to serve their citizens in both English and French.

Toronto

Ontario rent rose more than almost every other province in July

The cost of renting a home in Ontario rose more than almost every other province in Canada last month, according to a new national analysis of online listings.
Two people from Ottawa killed in Port Hope, Ont. plane crash

Two people from Ottawa were killed when their small plane crashed in Port Hope, Ont. this weekend.
'A dangerous sign:' More than a dozen school trustee and council candidates could be elected by default

Candidates in more than a dozen councillor and school trustee races in Toronto could be formally elected in a week’s time, unless some last-minute challengers step forward.

Montreal

Quebec towns protecting right to serve residents in English after new language law

Quebec's new language law has dozens of municipalities in the province shoring up their bilingual status, with few considering giving up the right to serve their citizens in both English and French.
Quebec mothers demand climate justice at premier's Montreal office for 20th week

For the twentieth consecutive Sunday, members of the Mothers Step In (Mères au front) collective will gather outside Premier Francois Legault's Montreal office to demand that the government "respond to climate justice."
55-year-old man savagely beaten in Montreal by a group of individuals

A man is lucky to be alive and recovering from his injuries after being savagely beaten in Montreal by a group of individuals.

Winnipeg

BIZ optimistic about the future of Winnipeg's downtown despite survey showing declining perceptions

A new survey says nearly half of Canadians think their downtown has declined in the last year, but Winnipeg's downtown advocates say they are optimistic about its future, and are working hard to make downtown a safe space for everyone.
North Bay football field named after Mike O'Shea

The North Bay native was in town Saturday for the announcement.
Folklorama major fundraiser for local cultural organizations

On top of getting a chance to highlight different cultures, Folklorama is also proving to be an important source of funding for local cultural groups.

Saskatoon

SHA alerts public about elevated risk of Monkeypox: expands vaccine eligibility

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has alerted the public to the elevated risk of acquiring Monkeypox through anonymous sexual contact.
Saskatoon music camp teaches new instruments, gender empowerment

A group of young musicians, creators and performers capped off a week-long camp with performances at the Broadway theatre on Saturday.
Committee set to discuss changing city's first Michif-named street

City administration is looking to rename a new Saskatoon street after the word was revealed to have different meanings.

Regina

SHA alerts public about elevated risk of Monkeypox: expands vaccine eligibility

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has alerted the public to the elevated risk of acquiring Monkeypox through anonymous sexual contact.
Regina city council considering $200K bid to host 2024 Brier

Regina’s city council is set to consider putting $200,000 towards a bid to host the 2024 Brier.
Canadian Blood Services in talks around paid donations of plasma as supply dwindles

Canadian Blood Services says it is in talks with companies that pay donors for plasma as it faces a decrease in collections.

Atlantic

New Brunswick's first confirmed case of Monkeypox not travel-related

At this time, the Monkeypox vaccine is not widely available to the public.
Halifax District RCMP investigating homicide in East Preston

Police say they received a report around 2 a.m. on Sunday of a suspicious death. Upon arriving to the scene, officers found the body of a deceased man on the side of the road at the end of a driveway.
Parent of child with rare form of epilepsy distressed over N.S. ER closures

Kristen Hayes lives close to the hospital in Yarmouth, N.S., but she says that twice in the past month, her son, who has a rare form of epilepsy, has been taken by ambulance to the emergency room there, only to be left waiting.

London

Missing nine-year-old boy found safe: London police

London police are reporting the safe return of a previously missing nine-year-old boy late Sunday morning.
'Addictions and homelessness': Mayors to target mental health support at AMO Conference

Municipal politicians will get a chance to discuss their biggest needs with the province at this week’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa, Ont.
Kadri to bring Stanley Cup to London

CTV News London has learned that London native and NHL superstar Nazem Kadri will bring the Stanley Cup to London later this month.

Northern Ontario

Homicide arrest made by Sudbury police

Police now confirm the incident on Aug. 11 on Spruce Street in Sudbury is considered a homicide.
Big lottery win for a Timmins father

Pierre Beaucage of Timmins' LOTTO MAX ticket from March 29 was worth $333,335.40.
Flour Mill Community Farm holding annual Open Farm Wednesday

The Flour Mill Community Farm’s 6th annual Open Farm is an opportunity for the community to tour the space, sample some of the farm’s produce and enjoy local musical entertainment live.

Kitchener

WRDSB confirms employee information dating back to 1970 accessed during cyber incident

Waterloo Region's public school board has confirmed that "certain student information was accessed" during a cyber incident last month.
Speed limit brought down to 40 km/h in several Kitchener neighbourhoods

Those driving through a neighbourhood in Kitchener may want to double check the speed limit.
Pedestrian dies in hospital after being hit by vehicle in Simcoe, Ont.

A 75-year-old has died in hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Simcoe, Ont.