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Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery under general anesthesia

Pope Francis went to the hospital Wednesday to undergo abdominal surgery to treat an intestinal blockage, two years after he had 33 centimeters (13 inches) of his colon removed because of an inflammation and narrowing of the large intestine.

Pope Francis attends his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, on June 7, 2023. (Andrew Medichini / AP)

Travellers from 13 more countries now eligible to visit Canada without a visa

Canada is expanding the list of countries whose residents are eligible to visit this country without a travel visa.

Johnston to launch foreign interference hearings in July, calls allegations of bias 'quite simply false'

Canada's special rapporteur on foreign interference David Johnston calls the allegations swirling around his objectivity 'quite simply false,' and said Tuesday he plans to push ahead with his work, launching public hearings next month

'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure': Experts say a national fire service could help battle wildfires

During a record-setting wildfire season, experts say prevention of more disasters is important, citing a Canada-wide fire service could help mitigate blazes.

Environment minister says he could accelerate action on climate change if he didn’t have to 'fight' the Conservative Party

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault told Power Play host Vassy Kapelos it would 'greatly help' Canada's capacity to accelerate the fight against climate change if he didn't have to 'fight the Conservative Party of Canada.'

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VIDEO | Londoners remember the Afzaal family

Marking the two year anniversary of the alleged terror attack that took the lives of four members of the same family, the board has announced an Anti-Islamophobia Strategy.
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VIDEO | Muslim community seeks healing and safety amid lingering shadows of alleged terrorist attack

On this day in 2021, four out of five members of a London, Ont. family were killed while they were out for a walk and struck by a vehicle, in an apparently deliberate attack.
Special air quality statement in effect for Forest City

As wildfires continue to burn in Northern Ontario and Quebec, a special air quality statement has been issued for London and neighbouring counties as of Tuesday evening.

Windsor

Active police investigation on Northway Ave

Windsor police are on the scene of an active investigation near a new housing development in the city’s west end.
Estranged husband charged with first-degree murder of missing woman

Windsor police say they have arrested a Michigan man for the murder of his estranged wife, who was reported missing last month.
Windsor's air quality impacted by wildfires across the country

Smoke from wildfires burning across Canada is beginning to cause poor air quality in Windsor.

Barrie

No injuries after potential firearm-related incident in Innisfil

No injuries were reported after an incident in Innisfil Tuesday evening.
Air quality concerns mount as the smell of smoke fills the air in Simcoe County and Muskoka

Residents in Simcoe County and Muskoka are advised to be cautious as forest fires in Quebec impact the air quality, prompting a special statement from Environment Canada.
YMCA teams up with County to help Ukrainian refugees find permanent housing

The YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka is continuing its efforts to provide support to Ukrainian refugees looking for permanent housing in Simcoe County.

Northern Ontario

Emergency orders expanded in northeast Ont. due to forest fires

While firefighters get more forest fires under control in northern Ontario, travel restrictions declared under an emergency order are being expanded in several communities.
Northern Ont. teen, 13, facing new sexual assault charge, 10 total

A 13-year-old male from Elliot Lake in northern Ontario has been charged with sexual assault again, bringing the total to 10, after another survivor came forward.
3 people attacked by dog in Burlington, animal shot dead by police

A dog has been shot dead by police after three people were attacked in Burlington Tuesday afternoon, police say.

Ottawa

Air quality risk in Ottawa high as wildfire smoke blankets the city

A special air quality statement remains in effect for the National Capital Region because of wildfire smoke blowing across the region. Environment Canada's air quality health index is at a high level of risk.
How to take care of yourself and your pets in smoky conditions

The wildfire smoke blanketing Ottawa can cause a variety of health problems for people and animals. Ottawa has already seen an increase in emergency room visits for respiratory issues as thick smoke hangs over the region.
Centennial Lake fire 'greatly suppressed', area mayor says; evacuation order still in effect

The wildfire burning at Centennial Lake, about 150 km west of Ottawa, has been significantly reduced and is being held with a burnt area.

Toronto

Lanes closed on Hwy. 404 north of Toronto due to fatal crash

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal crash on Highway 404 this morning.
3 people attacked by dog in Burlington, animal shot dead by police

A dog has been shot dead by police after three people were attacked in Burlington Tuesday afternoon, police say.
More fire bans issued as smoke from Ontario, Quebec wildfires lingers in Toronto

More fire bans have been put into effect as wildfires continue to burn in Quebec and northern Ontario.

Montreal

Quebec wildfires: Town of Chibougamau declares state of emergency, orders immediate evacuation

The entire town of Chibougamau, in central Quebec, was told to evacuate Tuesday evening as wildfires prompted officials to declare a state of emergency.
Quebec politicians pass bill that will give themselves a $30K raise

Quebec MNAs are about to get a significant pay raise. The National Assembly adopted Bill 24 on Tuesday afternoon, which will increase the politicians' base salaries by $30,000 per year.
'A situation that's unprecedented': Quebec confronted with more than 150 wildfires

As one Quebec city that had been threatened by wildfires lifted an evacuation order Tuesday, authorities turned their attention to communities in the northern and northwestern parts of the province where firefighters worked to beat back threats from out-of-control blazes.

Atlantic

Barrington Lake wildfire 'being held,' not expected to move weather permitting

A record-size wildfire in Shelburne County, N.S., isn’t likely to move if conditions don't change, officials say.
'They lost everything': Halifax evacuees grapple with new normal

Officials gave the outside world its first look inside the destruction from the Halifax-area wildfires Tuesday.
Nova Scotia estimates up to 100,000 people affected by online security breach

As many as 100,000 Nova Scotians may have had sensitive personal information stolen in a global privacy breach affecting a file transfer system used by the provincial government, officials confirmed Tuesday.

Winnipeg

Religious teachings at St. James school to be allowed next year following vote by board of trustees

Some students at an elementary school in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division will be receiving 30 minutes of religious teaching next year after the board of trustees passed a bylaw Tuesday evening.
RCMP investigating abandoned home in connection with disappearance of woman in 2020

The search for a Manitoba woman reported missing three years ago has lead RCMP to an abandoned home in western Manitoba for an investigation.
'Something we need to prepare for': ECCC says warm summer expected in Winnipeg

The heat in the city of Winnipeg will moderate in the next few days, but Environment Canada says residents should expect a hot summer this year.

Calgary

Proposal to increase number of city councillors in Calgary stalls out, but will see further consideration

Tuesday night, councillors debated a proposal that could have seen their numbers grow by as many as six before the end of the decade.
Expected hot, dry summer means more fire, smoke coming to Alberta

As the definition of a typical Canadian summer evolves, experts say 'hot' and 'dry' could be the buzzwords of the season.
Calgary's Ukrainian community holds rally in response to dam destruction

Calgary's Ukrainian community held an emergency rally on Tuesday night in response to the destruction of a dam in southern Ukraine.

Edmonton

'We never give up': RCMP helicopter joins search for 14-year-old boy in North Saskatchewan River

An RCMP helicopter is assisting with the search for the 14-year-old boy who went missing in the North Saskatchewan River nearly 48 hours ago.
Michael White, convicted of killing pregnant wife, gets full parole

An Edmonton man convicted of killing his pregnant wife and dumping her body in a ditch has been granted full parole.
'Exciting to see him in person': Alphonso Davies hosts soccer camp in Edmonton

Edmontonian and Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies held a soccer camp for children at Victoria Soccer Club on Tuesday.

Vancouver

B.C. prepares for fire evacuations, displacements amid healthcare staffing crisis

The officials tasked with preparing for and responding to natural disasters in the province are bracing for widespread evacuations of B.C. communities amid tinder-dry conditions that are already prompting dire wildfire predictions.
Drinking alcohol will be allowed in some Burnaby parks this summer

Visitors will be able to legally drink booze in some Burnaby parks starting June 23, as city councillors voted in favour of an alcohol in parks pilot project on Monday.
Vancouver lifeguard shortage not to blame for reduced West End pool hours, park board says

The chair of the Vancouver Park Board says he has received several complaints since expanded hours at Second Beach Pool went away.

Wet snow and heavy winds pelt Waterloo region

Wet snow and heavy winds pelt Waterloo region

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VIDEO | Londoners remember the Afzaal family

VIDEO | Muslim community seeks healing and safety amid lingering shadows of alleged terrorist attack