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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.

The motion by the Justice Department to the U.S. District Court South District of Florida to unseal the search warrant the FBI received before searching the Florida estate of former U.S. President Donald Trump, is photographed Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Anne Heche legally dead, remains on life support for donor evaluation

Anne Heche remains on life support and under evaluation for organ donation after a car crash that led to her brain death, a representative for the actor said Friday.

Passengers tackle Canadian man after he became violent, tried to open plane doors mid-flight

A plane bound for Toronto has been forced to divert to Iceland after a Canadian man allegedly became violent and tried to open the aircraft door mid-air.

Author Salman Rushdie attacked on lecture stage in New York

Salman Rushdie, the author whose writing led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s, was attacked and apparently stabbed in the neck Friday by a man who rushed the stage as he was about to give a lecture in western New York.

Canadian who sold his possessions, used up his savings to deliver aid in Ukraine makes a plea for help

Canadian Adam Oake is among volunteers delivering aid to civilians in Ukraine, but he says donations are drying up and he's issuing a plea for help.

Canadian universities earned record-high surplus revenues during COVID-19: StatCan

Canadian universities reported record-high surplus revenues in wake of the pandemic as schools took advantage of last year's strong stock market performance.

EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE | Woman who was stalked by police officer ex-boyfriend says justice system failed her

Despite a police misconduct probe that found a high-ranking B.C. officer had stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend for years, a criminal investigation into the case did not result in charges.

Canada to test wastewater for polio

Canada plans to start testing wastewater for poliovirus in a number of cities “as soon as possible” following new reports of cases abroad, the Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed on Friday.

Amanda Todd sextortion case sets precedent, but more needs to be done, experts say

The conviction of Aydin Coban for the “sextortion” of British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd has prompted calls from lawyers and advocates for more regulation, resources and education in Canada to protect future victims.

London

OPP identify missing boater in Lake Erie as search for 58-year-old continues

West Region OPP have identified a missing boater last seen heading out onto Lake Erie on Tuesday.
Border city businesses call on federal government to drop COVID border restrictions

Businesses in border cities are calling on the government to lift COVID-19 border restrictions, including suspending the controversial ArriveCan app.
River Road arson charge withdrawn

A man charged with arson in connection with the River Road clubhouse fire has had the charge withdrawn.

Windsor

Drew Dilkens to seek third term as Windsor’s mayor

Drew Dilkens will be seeking a third term as mayor of Windsor.
Suspect sketch released as police investigate west-end sexual assault

Windsor police have released a composite sketch of a man who allegedly entered a woman’s home and sexually assaulted her before fleeing the scene.
Businesses struggling to find and retain qualified workers amid widespread labour shortages

From concrete finishing to heating, cooling and mechanical labour, local businesses say they’re struggling — not just to find qualified workers but retain them as well.

Barrie

Family pleads for the return of belongings taken from young daughter's grave

A family is sharing their heartache in the hope of finding lost items taken from the gravesite of their young daughter.
Residents at Angus seniors complex wonder why elevator took 2 months to fix

A broken elevator at an Angus seniors complex is finally back up and running, but residents are asking why it took so long to fix.
Police identify 26-year-old fatally shot at Toronto funeral

Investigators have released the name of a 26-year-old Barrie man shot to death Thursday afternoon while attending a funeral for another man shot dead in Toronto earlier in the week.

Northern Ontario

Community celebrates as player brings Memorial Cup home to Noelville

It was standing room only inside the Noelville Community Centre on Friday morning as Memorial Cup winner Philippe Daoust made a triumphant return home to French River.
Northern Ontario porch pirate steals grocery delivery from family in quarantine

In the age of doorstep deliveries, porch pirates who steal items from front doors have become common, but one North Bay mom says she was scared by a recent encounter with one.
Well-being check by police finds victim being held by three people in Wawa

A wellness check on a person living on Churchill Avenue in Wawa last month led to the discovery that the victim was being forcibly confined in their home by three people.

Ottawa

Five-kilometre section of Queensway closed until Monday

All eastbound and westbound lanes of Hwy. 417 are closed between Metcalfe Street and Carling/Kirkwood Avenues for the replacement of the Booth Street Bridge. The closure will continue until Monday at 6 a.m.
Author Salman Rushdie attacked on lecture stage in New York

Salman Rushdie, the author whose writing led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s, was attacked and apparently stabbed in the neck Friday by a man who rushed the stage as he was about to give a lecture in western New York.
Ottawa baby makes his grand appearance in Queensway Carleton Hospital hallway

An Ottawa family has a story for a lifetime after delivering their newborn in the hallway of the Queensway Carleton Hospital.

Toronto

Passengers tackle Canadian man after he became violent, tried to open plane doors mid-flight

A plane bound for Toronto has been forced to divert to Iceland after a Canadian man allegedly became violent and tried to open the aircraft door mid-air.
Doug Ford swallows bee during live news conference

Doug Ford's live news conference on Friday was unexpectedly interrupted after the premier swallowed and choked on a bee.
Sisters adopted into separate families find each other after 35 years

Two sisters adopted into separate families have found each other after 35 years of separation.

Montreal

Judge suspends two articles of Quebec's Bill 96 regarding legal translations

A group challenging Quebec's new language law logged a first legal victory against the legislation on Friday, as a judge temporarily suspended a provision requiring English court documents to be translated into French.
Perimeter lifted, but operation continues after Montreal East shooting

Streets are reopening in Montreal East, though a major police operation is ongoing following a shooting overnight Thursday into Friday.
Montreal stabbing of Orthodox Jewish man may have been work-related conflict: police

A 24-year-old Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed Thursday in Montreal's Saint-Michel neighbourhood. Montreal police (SPVM) said it's possible the stabbing was a work-related conflict, as the victim and suspect are coworkers.

Atlantic

Confirmed case of Monkeypox in New Brunswick

The provincial government’s Department of Health confirmed the case in a news release Friday evening.
Halifax's Meagher Park, used as encampment by homeless, cleared out and fenced off

Halifax police say a city park that has been used as an encampment for homeless people has been cleared out and fenced off.
State of emergency to lift in Newfoundland as forest fire situation improves

Newfoundland and Labrador officials say the state of emergency called last weekend because of raging wildfires in the centre of the province will end on Saturday.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg police arrest two women from Ontario in connection to grandparent scam

Winnipeg police have arrested and charged two women from Ontario in connection to grandparent scams in the city.
Manitoba beaches good despite algae blooms

Beach conditions are good across Manitoba this week, according to the Province.
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.

Calgary

Calgary Farmers' Market opens new northwest location

Plans for the opening of a second Calgary Farmers' Market location were announced in 2018, but COVID-19 and supply chain issues pushed back the official opening roughly two years.
Expanded patios, street musicians replace vehicles in Inglewood on Sundays in August

Inglewood's main drag is going car-free on Sundays for the rest of August.
‘Perplexed but not crushed’: Fire erupts at Bonavista Church

Calgary firefighters were called to the Bonavista Church at around 3:20 a.m. on Friday.

Edmonton

Local charities helping families get school supplies seeing 'unprecedented' demand

With the start of a new school year now weeks away, local charities say more people are turning to them to help provide school supplies than ever before.
Allegiances shift to Danielle Smith as deadline to register for UCP leadership vote looms

Seven candidates scrambled Friday to sign up last-minute memberships in Alberta's United Conservative Party leadership race while political observers say that without hard data on which contender has a leg up, follow the feet.
These are the movies playing at Churchill Square starting next week

The City of Edmonton's Movies on the Square are back next Wednesday.

Vancouver

Criminality suspected in case of missing B.C. man who believed 'everyone is good people'

A man who believed strongly in the kindness of others has been missing for more than a year, and police believe something criminal is behind his disappearance.
Amanda Todd sextortion case sets precedent, but more needs to be done, experts say

The conviction of Aydin Coban for the “sextortion” of British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd has prompted calls from lawyers and advocates for more regulation, resources and education in Canada to protect future victims.
Unknown if fatal Maple Ridge shooting is tied to gang conflict: RCMP

A man has died and police are looking witnesses following a shooting in Maple Ridge, B.C., on Friday.