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Series of serious crashes in southwestern Ontario leads to plea from provincial police
Offload delays see ambulances line up in front of Guelph hospital
Kitchener teen becomes lone Canadian finalist in duct tape prom dress contest
New departures lounge opens at Region of Waterloo International Airport
Three local women named to Team Canada field hockey team
The City of Brantford looks to claim accolade for transformation during filming of The Handmaid’s Tale
'The interest just completely faded after the arrest': Cambridge teen’s dream of going to NHL derailed by bullying, harassment, alleges lawsuit
Victim of fatal crash near Exeter, Ont. identified

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Two young ER doctors quit Montreal jobs, blaming Quebec's broken health-care system and Bill 96

Two young emergency room doctors, raised and trained in Montreal, are leaving their jobs after only two years to move back to Toronto – and they say the Quebec health-care model and Bill 96 are to blame.

Dr. Philip Stasiak and Dr. Daria Denissova, with their two young boys, are leaving Montreal to work in Toronto ERs.

Tamara Lich breached conditions by appearing with fellow convoy leader: Crown

The Crown is seeking to revoke bail for Tamara Lich, a leader of the 'Freedom Convoy,' after she appeared alongside a fellow organizer in an alleged breach of her conditions.

Gunman fired 70 plus rounds at July 4 parade, 7 dead: police

The gunman who attacked an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago fired more than 70 rounds with an AR-15-style gun that killed at least seven people, then evaded initial capture by dressing as a woman and blending into the fleeing crowd, police said Tuesday.

Bank of Canada's rapid rate hikes likely to cause a recession, study finds

The Bank of Canada's strategy of rapidly increasing its key interest rate in an effort to tackle skyrocketing inflation will likely trigger a recession, says a new study released Tuesday from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

Assembly National Chief Archibald brings corruption claims to annual gathering

Thousands of delegates gathered for the annual Assembly of First Nations meeting Tuesday to talk about the Pope's visit, Indigenous rights, housing and other priorities, but those issues were upstaged by claims of corruption and infighting over the leadership of National Chief RoseAnne Archibald.

Victim of fatal crash near Exeter, Ont. identified

Huron County OPP have identified the victim of a fatal crash north west of Exeter, Ont. on Monday evening.
Chatham man facing first degree murder charge following woman's death

A 42-year-old man has been charged with first degree murder after a woman was found dead inside a Chatham home.
Children’s Museum one of ten projects to receive federal funding

The London Children’s Museum is a step closer to building a new state-of-the-art facility on Kellogg Lane. It’s one of ten community projects in London to receive $3.7 million in federal funding, announced Tuesday.

Windsor

Chatham man facing first degree murder charge following woman's death

A 42-year-old man has been charged with first degree murder after a woman was found dead inside a Chatham home.
Longer than normal wait times prompts reminder from local hospitals

Area hospitals are reminding residents to seek emergency department alternatives when possible as capacity pressures continue to cause longer than normal wait times.
Man with taser faces multiple drug and weapon-related charges

A Windsor man is facing multiple charges after he was allegedly found in possession of a taser and fentanyl, police say.

Barrie

Barrie police arrest man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Police in Barrie arrested a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as he made his way into the city Monday night.
Temporary parking lots close in Orillia sparking aggravation

The closure of two temporary parking lots Tuesday in Orillia has sparked aggravation among some residents and business owners.
Family appeals for witnesses on anniversary of son's death

The OPP released a video in the hope of solving the shooting death of Jonus Palmer that occurred near Midland one year ago.

Northern Ontario

Cancelled flights have northern Ont. hospital risking ER closure

With doctor shortages causing emergency rooms around the country to shut down, a northern Ontario hospital is scrambling to stave off the same fate.
Jane Goodall to attend planting of 10 millionth tree in Sudbury

Renowned anthropologist Dr. Jane Goodall will be in Greater Sudbury on Thursday to mark a major milestone in the city's regreening efforts.
Tall ship anchoring in the Sault later this month

The tall ship Nao Trinidad will anchor at the Roberta Bondar Park waterfront July 28-31.

Ottawa

Six residents of Ottawa died of COVID-19 last week

Ottawa Public Health is reporting six new COVID-19 deaths in the city in the last week, bringing the city’s death toll from the pandemic to 825 residents.
Ottawa police investigating shooting with injuries in south end

Ottawa police are investigating a shooting in the Ellwood area in the south end.
Ottawa police arrest 12 people, lay 50 charges over Canada Day long weekend

Ottawa police say 50 criminal charges were laid over the Canada Day long weekend and 12 people were arrested.

Toronto

'It's not America': Fox Sports host roasted for comments about Toronto

A U.S. basketball commentator has found himself in the hot seat over comments he made about Toronto and its relationship with Black athletes amid rumours one of the best in the game could be headed north of the border.
This is how long Air Canada says travellers now need between connecting flights

As flight delays and lost luggage bring chaos to summer travel plans, Air Canada is advising travellers on how much time they should leave between connecting flights.
These Ontario cities and towns are now paying people to visit

A few Ontario cities and towns are now offering to pay tourists to encourage them to stay overnight this summer.

Montreal

Two young ER doctors quit Montreal jobs, blaming Quebec's broken health-care system and Bill 96

Two young emergency room doctors, raised and trained in Montreal, are leaving their jobs after only two years to move back to Toronto – and they say the Quebec health-care model and Bill 96 are to blame.
COVID-19 outbreaks lead to temporary closure of at least 3 Quebec sleepaway camps

At least three sleepaway camps in Quebec have temporarily shut down because of COVID-19 outbreaks, according to the province's camps association (ACQ).
Government report finds dignity of several student athletes was 'compromised' at Montreal high school

A government investigation into alleged sexual assaults at a Montreal high school has found that 'the dignity of several athletes was compromised' related to a girls' basketball program.

Atlantic

Woman, teen, one-year-old die in East Port Hebert, N.S., crash

A woman, a teenager and a one-year-old girl have died following a crash in East Port Hebert, N.S., on Monday.
Halifax closing Meagher Park, unhoused people to be moved

A park in west end Halifax that became the site of an encampment last fall is closing to the public and removing unhoused inhabitants in the process.
Entangled North Atlantic right whale spotted in Gulf of St. Lawrence

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) says an entangled North Atlantic right whale has been spotted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence between Miscou Island, N.B., and the Magdalen Islands.

Winnipeg

'Please break the silence': Family of Winnipeg man missing since January 2021 pleads for information

It has been a year and a half since a 33-year-old man disappeared in Winnipeg. Police now believe he was a victim of foul play and say someone out there knows something.
Manitobans to receive quarterly installments of Climate Action Incentive payment

Manitobans will soon receive their first quarterly Climate Action Incentive (CAI) payments.
Fireworks complaints down over Canada Day weekend: RCMP

The number of fireworks complaints Mounties responded to over the Canada Day long weekend dropped by nearly 50 per cent compared to the previous year.

Calgary

Sundre man found dead at McDonald's, coworker charged with first-degree murder

A 27-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of his co-worker at a McDonald's in Sundre, Alta.
Victim of Upper Mount Royal homicide identified by Calgary police

Calgary police have released the identity of a man found dead in the community of Upper Mount Royal over the weekend.
Man, woman released from custody following Falconridge shooting death

Calgary police say a man and woman taken into custody on Monday following a fatal shooting in Falconridge have been released.

Edmonton

Tornado warnings ended for Coronation region

All of the tornado warnings that were in effect for areas near Coronation this afternoon have been ended by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in south Edmonton crash: police

Edmonton police responded to a serious crash involving a motorcycle in south Edmonton Tuesday afternoon.
Alberta to intervene in proceedings on Rogers-Shaw deal

The attorney general of Alberta will intervene in competition tribunal proceedings regarding the $26-billion merger between Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc., according to a notice filed Monday.

Vancouver

'A sharp pain we're still processing': Chief's update on officers injured in Saanich, B.C., bank shootout

One week after a failed bank robbery in Greater Victoria that left two suspects dead and six officers injured, the chief of the Saanich police told reporters supports were being made available to all officers as three recover in hospital.
Bear sighting on grounds of Surrey, B.C., school during summer classes

Conservation officers have been notified after a bear was spotted on the grounds of a Surrey, B.C., high school Tuesday.
Motorcyclist struck, killed by tire on Highway 1 near Revelstoke

A motorcyclist is dead after being struck by a tire that "detached" from a trailer along Highway 1 in B.C., according to police.