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Weapon in deadly 'Rust' film set shooting could not be fired without pulling the trigger, FBI forensic testing finds

FBI testing of the gun used in the fatal shooting on the movie set of 'Rust' found that the weapon handled by actor Alec Baldwin could not be fired without pulling the trigger while the gun was cocked, according to a newly released forensics report.

Republicans demand to see affidavit that justified FBI search of Trump's home

Republicans stepped up calls on Sunday for the release of an FBI affidavit showing the underlying justification for its seizure of documents at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home.

Fire at Cairo Coptic church kills 41, including 10 children

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.

Catastrophic climate-induced flooding in Calif. could become twice as likely, research finds

A new study is offering a dire prediction for the U.S. state of California, where scientists say catastrophic flooding could become twice as likely in the future due to the effects of climate change.

Antarctica ice melt is accelerating, and research says an overlooked coastal current is to blame

A new study suggests that Antarctica’s ice shelves may be melting faster than previously believed, which is causing sea levels to rise at a more rapid pace and accelerating the dangers of climate change.

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.

Norway puts down Freya the walrus that drew Oslo crowds

Authorities in Norway said Sunday they have euthanized a walrus that had drawn crowds of spectators in the Oslo Fjord after concluding that it posed a risk to humans.

'Fanaticism is a danger to free expression everywhere': Ignatieff on Rushdie attack

After Indian-born British novelist Salman Rushdie was attacked during a writing conference in western New York on Friday, current and former Canadian politicians are weighing in on what such attacks mean for freedom of expression and thought.

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.

London

Person dies while operating tobacco harvester at Norfolk County farm

The driver of a tobacco harvester has died following an incident involving the machine on a Norfolk County farm.
London, Hamilton police searching for wanted fugitive

Multiple police agencies – including the London Police Service -- are looking for a fugitive with ties to London and the GTA who is wanted on multiple alleged weapons charges.
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.

Windsor

A Windsorites' challenge: 'Wouldn't it be fun to ride 1,600 kilometers and go somewhere?'

Martin O’Gorman has cycled his way to Quebec to raise money for cancer research at Toronto’s Sick Kids Hospital.
New tax credits being introduced in Ontario. Check to see if you're eligible

The Ontario government is planning to move forward with several tax credits that could provide hundreds of dollars per year to residents.
CNE assures safety is a 'top priority' after concerns raised ahead of opening

As the CNE readies to open this Friday, one Toronto MPP is expressing concerns about safety possibly being compromised at the 18-day fair due to ride and equipment inspectors being on strike.

Barrie

Man dies from drowning at Wasaga Beach

A 42-year-old Richmond Hill man drowned at Wasaga Beach Saturday evening, according to provincial police.
Visitor of Beaver Creek Correctional facility arrested

A 27-year-old has been arrested and is facing multiple charges following an incident at the Beaver Creek Correctional facility.
Simcoe County students to visit Dieppe for 80th anniversary of raid

A group of local students will be making the trip to Europe this week for a commemorative ceremony honouring those who served.

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.
Inaugural Beary Blue half marathon held in Timmins

Dozens of running enthusiasts in Timmins took to Hersey Lake Conservation Area for the local running club's first Beary Blue Trail Half Marathon.
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.

Ottawa

Five-kilometre section of Queensway expected to reopen for Monday morning commute

A five-kilometre section of the Queensway is expected to reopen in time for the Monday morning commute, after the busy highway was closed over the weekend for construction.
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.
Apartment search: What you can rent for $1,700 in Ottawa

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at what you can rent for $1,767 a month in Ottawa and $1,551 a month in Gatineau, Que.

Toronto

This is how much the average rent in Ontario rose 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.
CNE assures safety is a 'top priority' after concerns raised ahead of opening

As the CNE readies to open this Friday, one Toronto MPP is expressing concerns about safety possibly being compromised at the 18-day fair due to ride and equipment inspectors being on strike.
'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."
Senegalese embassy challenges reports on diplomat beaten by Quebec police as 'false'

The Senegalese Embassy in Ottawa is contradicting Quebec's rental board ruling against one of their diplomats arrested and allegedly beaten by the provincial police.

Atlantic

Concerns about stigmatizing queer communities grow as Monkeypox comes to N.B.

Locally, LGBTQ+ people fear the messaging is coming across as targeting the queer community, similar to former HIV/AIDS messaging.
Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to sign hydrogen deal in Newfoundland

The German government on Friday issued a statement confirming the agreement will be signed Aug. 23 in Stephenville, where a Newfoundland based company plans to build a zero-emission plant that will use wind energy to produce hydrogen for export.
Human remains found in Saint John

According to police, a hiker was travelling through the Lakewood Heights area on Friday evening when the individual came across what he believed was human skeletal remains.

Winnipeg

'It's great, it's very festive': tattoo convention returns to Winnipeg

The return of conventions to Manitoba continues, as the Winnipeg Tattoo Convention brought skin art enthusiasts from around the world to the Red River Exhibition Park this weekend.
15-year-old behind bars after armed robbery attempt: Police

Officers were called to the 900 block of Portage Avenue around midnight for reports of robbery with a firearm.
One suspect arrested after overnight Langside incident

Winnipeg Police have a suspect in custody after an overnight incident in the city centre.

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.
3-vehicle fatal crash east of Edmonton under investigation

Emergency crews responded to a fatal collision Sunday afternoon involving a motorcycle, pickup truck, and car east of Edmonton in Strathcona County.
Roughriders end slump by edging Elks 34-23 in Edmonton

Quarterback Cody Fajardo ran for a pair of touchdowns and passed for another as the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged with a 34-23 CFL victory over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday.

Vancouver

'It's just horrific': Mother of Chilliwack murder victim hoping to raise awareness, support

Weeks after her daughter was viciously killed, Jana Jorgenson is hoping to raise awareness for women facing abuse.
B.C. couple can't use bankruptcy to get out of paying $19M to regulator, appeal court rules

For the second time in a year, British Columbia's highest court has dismissed an appeal from a couple attempting to use bankruptcy to rid themselves of millions of dollars in penalties imposed by the province's financial markets regulator.
Personal trainer not allowed to charge $990 for texts, phone calls: B.C. tribunal

A B.C. personal trainer has been ordered to refund a client $990 despite her claim that she was entitled to keep the money as compensation for the time spent responding to the client's phone calls and text messages, a tribunal ruled.