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Russia strikes Kyiv as Western leaders meet in Europe

Russia shattered weeks of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital with long-range missiles fired toward Kyiv early Sunday, an apparent Kremlin show-of-force as Western leaders meet in Europe to strengthen their military and economic support of Ukraine.

Firefighters work at the scene at a residential building following explosions, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, June 26, 2022. Several explosions rocked the west of the Ukrainian capital in the early hours of Sunday morning, with at least two residential buildings struck, according to Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)

Trudeau mocks 'bare-chested horseback riding' Putin as G7 leaders meet in Germany

Russian President Valdimir Putin was a target of mockery by leaders of the Group of Seven, as they sat around a table Sunday, commencing their three-day summit in Bavarian Alps, Germany.

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.

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.

Windsor

Alleged impaired driver faces multiple charges after leaving scene of crash

A 24-year-old man from Ottawa is facing impaired charges after failing to remain at the scene of a crash in Chatham.
Kingsville Highland Games organizers 'quite happy' with event turnout

Thousands of people flocked to Lakeside Park in Kingsville Saturday for the return of the Highland Games.
Heat event moves into day two in Windsor-Essex, expected to end Sunday evening

A heat warning continues into day two in Windsor-Essex, but residents will get relief from the sweltering heat Sunday evening.

Barrie

Barrie transit not returning to full operating schedule
Driver transported to hospital following collision in Tiny Township

Emergency crews were notified of the collision around 10:40 a.m. Sunday.
Barrie Pride aiming to increase accessibility to the community

While small in numbers Sunday, a group from Barrie's Pride community gathered to send the message to others that they are not alone.

Northern Ontario

Collision closes Highway 17 at Spanish River Bridge

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.

Ottawa

Ottawa high school students petition to remove principal over alleged racism

Students at Hillcrest High School in Ottawa took part in a walkout after some students say they have been victims of racist treatment. Allegations of racism have been swirling at the school for months and now the Ottawa Carleton District School Board is investigating the incidents.
Ottawa wards with the highest and lowest crime rates

There were approximately 36,260 reported Criminal Code of Canada offences in Ottawa in 2021, up eight per cent from 2020. Police reported 7,116 violent crimes and 29,146 non-violent crimes in Ottawa last year.
Ottawa police clock driver going 119 km/h on King Edward Avenue

A driver going 69 km/h over the speed limit on King Edward Avenue was one of five motorists charged with stunt driving on Ottawa roads this weekend.

Toronto

Toronto Pride parade now underway, makes in-person return

Thousands of people have lined up the streets of downtown Toronto as the city's Pride parade gets underway 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.

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.

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.
'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.
Trudeau mocks 'bare-chested horseback riding' Putin as G7 leaders meet in Germany

Russian President Valdimir Putin was a target of mockery by leaders of the Group of Seven, as they sat around a table Sunday, commencing their three-day summit in Bavarian Alps, Germany.

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.
Cold Lake region to receive new ambulance provider this September: AHS

After nearly five decades, a new ambulance provider will assume emergency medical services in Cold Lake, Alta., this fall.
Fire breaks out in home with family inside in west Edmonton: EFRS

Flames were coming from the bedroom of a west Edmonton home by the time crews arrived at the scene of a fire Saturday night.

Vancouver

A heat warning is in effect and these Metro Vancouver cities have opened cooling centres

With a heat warning in effect for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, several cities have opened up dedicated indoor cooling centres and outdoor cooling stations. We've compiled a list of what's available and where.
Port Coquitlam opens community centre for residents displaced by large apartment fire

Firefighters in Port Coquitlam extinguished a large fire in an apartment building on Wilson Avenue overnight.
3-vehicle crash on Highway 1 near Revelstoke sends 1 to hospital

One person was taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash that snarled traffic on Highway 1 west of Revelstoke Sunday morning.