N.B. woman facing impaired driving charge after SUV collides with RCMP vehicle

A damaged Royal Canadian Mounted Police vehicle is seen in Tracadie, N.B., in a June 29, 2022, handout photo. A 50-year-old New Brunswick woman is facing an impaired driving charge following a head-on collision with a fully marked RCMP vehicle in the village of Tracadie. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-RCMP

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Heat warnings still in place for several provinces across the country

Environment Canada has extended heat warnings in a number of provinces, as unseasonably hot conditions continue across the country.

A family take pictures in the shade on a hot day in Toronto on June 23, 2022. (Nathan Denette / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

China extends threatening military exercises around Taiwan

China said Monday it was extending threatening military exercises surrounding Taiwan that have disrupted shipping and air traffic and substantially raised concerns about the potential for conflict in a region crucial to global trade.

Occupancy exceeded: Banff, Alta., home possessed more than 40 beds

Alberta Health Services has issued an enforcement order against a Banff home after an inspection discovered that as many as 42 people were staying inside the property, saying the maximum number of occupants of the facility 'was exceeded.'

Forest fire has been burning for close to two weeks in central Newfoundland

A state of emergency remains in place for central Newfoundland, as well as a provincewide outdoor fire ban, as a long-burning forest fire continues to grow.

Multiple people in hospital, suspect shot after machete attack on Vancouver's Granville Street

Five people, including a suspect, were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a violent incident that drew a massive police presence to downtown Vancouver's main entertainment district Saturday night.

Air Canada denying passenger compensation claims for staff shortages, citing safety

Air Canada denied a customer complaint and instructed employees to classify flight cancellations caused by staff shortages as a "safety" problem, which would exclude travellers from compensation under federal regulations. That policy remains in place.

Here are 5 things to keep an eye out for as Ontario MPPs return to Queen’s Park

Here's what you need to know as Ontario's politicians return to Queen's Park.
Suspect already in handcuffs stole Toronto police SUV with two dogs inside

A suspect already in handcuffs managed to overpower a Toronto police officer and steal their SUV, sending police on a wild early morning chase in the city’s midtown area on Monday.
Heat warnings in place across Toronto for third straight day

Environment Canada says high humidity will persist in Toronto, the GTA and Hamilton for a third straight day, with humidex values approaching 40 C.

Calgary

2 homes in northeast Calgary damaged in fire

Calgary firefighters were called to a two-alarm fire in a northeast community on Sunday and officials say two homes were damaged.
Multiple people in hospital, suspect shot after machete attack on Vancouver's Granville Street

Five people, including a suspect, were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a violent incident that drew a massive police presence to downtown Vancouver's main entertainment district Saturday night.
Occupancy exceeded: Banff, Alta., home possessed more than 40 beds

Alberta Health Services has issued an enforcement order against a Banff home after an inspection discovered that as many as 42 people were staying inside the property, saying the maximum number of occupants of the facility 'was exceeded.'

Montreal

Montreal Pride parade cancelled hours before event due to lack of volunteers

Montreal's Pride Parade has been cancelled due to a lack of volunteers able to guarantee a secure event.
Suspect apprehended after man found dead at bottom of stairs in Montreal

A suspect has been apprehended by Montreal police (SPVM) following the death of a 37-year-old man, who appears to have fallen down a flight of stairs.
Air Canada denying passenger compensation claims for staff shortages, citing safety

Air Canada denied a customer complaint and instructed employees to classify flight cancellations caused by staff shortages as a "safety" problem, which would exclude travellers from compensation under federal regulations. That policy remains in place.

Edmonton

No Stanley Cup? No problem. Canadiens fan makes near-exact replica using 3D printer

The Montreal Canadiens haven't brought the Stanley Cup home since 1993 -- but a very convincing replica is sitting in a garage in Boisbriand, Que., about 35 km northwest of Montreal.
Province promises cash to relocate Athabasca University staff

Alberta’s Advanced Education minister says he is willing to help Athabasca University with whatever it wants – including money – to relocate 500 employees to the small town that's the school's namesake, but says the school has not stepped up.
Suspicious death in northeast Edmonton under investigation

Edmonton police are investigating after a woman died and a second person was injured following an incident in northeast Edmonton Saturday.

Northern Ontario

Highway 69-400 expected to be closed for hours due to crash

The Trans-Canada Highway is closed in both directions between Ba Sa Gim Road in Shawanaga First Nation and Nobel on Monday morning following a crash, police say.
Occupancy exceeded: Banff, Alta., home possessed more than 40 beds

Alberta Health Services has issued an enforcement order against a Banff home after an inspection discovered that as many as 42 people were staying inside the property, saying the maximum number of occupants of the facility 'was exceeded.'
Suspect already in handcuffs stole Toronto police SUV with two dogs inside

A suspect already in handcuffs managed to overpower a Toronto police officer and steal their SUV, sending police on a wild early morning chase in the city’s midtown area on Monday.

London

Heat warning remains in effect Monday: Environment Canada

Most of southwestern Ontario remains under a heat warning, and London-Middlesex is no exception, as temperatures are expected to reach 40 C with the humidex Monday.
Chatham-Kent woman charged with mischief after allegedly throwing brick into home

A 22-year-old Chatham-Kent woman has been charged by police after she allegedly threw a brick through a window early Sunday morning.
Here are 5 things to keep an eye out for as Ontario MPPs return to Queen’s Park

Here's what you need to know as Ontario's politicians return to Queen's Park.

Winnipeg

'I want to move out': Police investigate River East shooting

Winnipeg Police are looking into a reported shooting early Sunday morning in River East.
Mosquito trap counts high in Winnipeg as city begins fogging

A city-wide average of 88 mosquitoes per trap on Saturday is prompting the City of Winnipeg to start fogging for adults.
West End fire sends one firefighter to hospital

A fire in Winnipeg’s West End on Sunday evening sent one firefighter to hospital.

Ottawa

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NEW THIS MORNING | Chiarelli promises property tax freeze in first year if elected mayor of Ottawa

Bob Chiarelli is promising to freeze property taxes and fees in the first year of his mandate if elected mayor of Ottawa this fall, saying he believes efficiencies can be found in the city's multi-billion dollar budget to cover costs.
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RAINFALL WARNING | Ottawa could see additional 50 mm of rain by Monday night

A rainfall warning remains in effect for the city of Ottawa, with Environment Canada warning the capital could see an additional 50 mm of rain by Monday night.
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NEW THIS MORNING | Bus trip cancellations expected to continue this week, OC Transpo warns

OC Transpo is advising customers to prepare for more bus trip cancellations today and this week, as the transit service deals with a staffing shortage caused by summer vacations and sick leave absences.

Saskatoon

'We're overwhelmed': Thousands attend Saskatoon Filipino Music and Food Fest

When Chris Rod and other fellow organizers first met three years ago to discuss what would become The Saskatchewan Filipino Music and Food Street Fest, he never imagined what he saw all weekend at Kiwanis Memorial Park.
Two-year-old child found safe in Regina, Amber Alert ends

A two-year-old child from Regina has been found safe, following an alleged abduction and Amber Alert.
Body discovered on Ahtahakoop Cree Nation likely connected to missing person: Sask. RCMP

Sask. RCMP received a report that the body of an adult man had been discovered on Aug 6. on the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.

Vancouver

'Angry and insulted': B.C. nurse speaks out after workplace assault, racist remark

A nurse working in one of B.C.'s short-staffed hospitals is speaking out after she says she was assaulted by a patient who made a racist remark.
West Vancouver fire engulfs home, prompts road closure on major route

Smoke from a fire that engulfed a home in West Vancouver could be seen from kilometres away Sunday afternoon, as crews closed a major road to fight the blaze.
'We just want to go home': Evacuee overwhelmed as wildfire spreads in B.C.'s south Okanagan

Marty Marchand is one of the hundreds of Olalla, B.C. residents who were ordered to leave their homes this week because of the aggressive, out-of-control Keremeos Creek wildfire.

Regina

Two-year-old child found safe in Regina, Amber Alert ends

A two-year-old child from Regina has been found safe, following an alleged abduction and Amber Alert.
Apple Maps to go forward with image collection of several Sask. communities

Sask. residents living in the province’s major centres may witness some surveying being done by Apple Maps in the coming weeks.
Air Canada denying passenger compensation claims for staff shortages, citing safety

Air Canada denied a customer complaint and instructed employees to classify flight cancellations caused by staff shortages as a "safety" problem, which would exclude travellers from compensation under federal regulations. That policy remains in place.

Vancouver Island

BC Ferries sailings cancelled Sunday night due to lack of crew

BC Ferries cancelled two sailings between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland on Sunday because of a lack of crew, and several other sailings to and from Salt Spring Island were also cancelled.
Standoff in Cumberland neighbourhood ends 'safely,' RCMP say

Heavily armed Mounties responded to a home in Cumberland, B.C. Sunday morning for what they described as an "ongoing police incident at a residence."
Police release new photo of Victoria man missing for more than a week

Police in Victoria have released a new photo of a missing 63-year-old man last seen in the city's downtown more than a week ago.

N.B. woman facing impaired driving charge after SUV collides with RCMP vehicle

N.B. woman facing impaired driving charge after SUV collides with RCMP vehicle

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NEW THIS MORNING | Chiarelli promises property tax freeze in first year if elected mayor of Ottawa

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NEW THIS MORNING | Bus trip cancellations expected to continue this week, OC Transpo warns