Police investigate robbery at Dartmouth pizza shop

Halifax Regional Police say at 9 p.m. on Nov. 11, officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred at Shawarman Pizza located at 342 Windmill Rd. (Photo via Google Maps)

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Running through middle age can keep brain healthy and neurons wired: study

Exercising as you age can help maintain memory and fight cognitive decline, according to a new study.

In this Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 file photo, a man jogs at Pier A Park in Hoboken, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Prediabetes: The younger you are, the higher the risk of dementia

People who develop prediabetes when they’re younger are likely to have a higher risk for dementia in later life, a new U.S. study has found.

GOP-controlled Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering suspension

Texas' Republican-led House of Representatives impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust, a sudden, historic rebuke of a GOP official who rose to be a star of the conservative legal movement despite years of scandal and alleged crimes.

Hamilton police ask residents to shelter after barricaded man involved in double homicide fires shots

Police in Hamilton, Ont. are dealing with a barricaded person who they say is involved in the deaths of two people.

White's putback as time expires lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals

Derrick White scored on a putback with 0.1 seconds left and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of the greatest comeback in NBA playoffs history, holding off the Miami Heat 104-103 on Saturday night to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference finals.

Hamilton police ask residents to shelter after barricaded man involved in double homicide fires shots

Police in Hamilton, Ont. are dealing with a barricaded person who they say is involved in the deaths of two people.
Animal advocates call for alternatives to coyotes, foxes in Ontario dog training areas

Advocates are hoping the Ontario government will consider alternatives to the use of wild animals in off-leash dog areas for the purpose of tracking as officials push forward with a proposal to expand training areas in the province.
Here's what Toronto's mayoral candidates are promising

Here are the key promises and policies from the leading candidates in Toronto's race for mayor.

Calgary

Alberta NDP holds rally in Calgary, UCP talks about crime, mental health supports

Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley held a major rally in downtown Calgary Saturday morning, while her United Conservative rival had no public events planned this weekend after a final pitch to voters a day earlier.
Police seeking information regarding Friday night hit-and-run in northeast Calgary

Calgary police are investigating a hit-and-run in the northeast community of Renfrew.
Wildfire danger remains high in northern Alberta, but firefighters making progress

The number of wildfires burning in Alberta's protected forest areas has continued to drop.

Montreal

'Pay attention': Family of struck Montreal 10 year old pleads with motorists to drive safely

The family of a 10-year-old girl who was hit by a car almost two weeks ago is appealing drivers and pedestrians to be more careful on Montreal’s roads. Kyaa Guinto is still in a coma at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. “She’s slowly come out of the induced coma, she’s moving her hands, she was able to squeeze our hands, and we’re waiting patiently,” said her mother, Stephanie Ledesma.
Quebec trucker subdues runaway injured horse on Highway 40

Quebecers are used to congestion headaches on Highway 40, but Saturday’s hold-up was nothing if not out of the ordinary: a horse broke free from its transport container and ran free in the fast lane. Marco Lelievre, a trucker, stopped his vehicle while driving through Repentigny, Que. after he saw the runaway horse.
Meet Diandra D'Alessio, the Montrealer who won Jeopardy! Friday night

Who is Diandra D'Alessio? She's a Montrealer, a technical writer, a history lover -- and she's last night's Jeopardy winner. The self-proclaimed trivia buff made it out on top with $3,299 under her belt.

Edmonton

Wildfire danger remains high in northern Alberta, but firefighters making progress

The number of wildfires burning in Alberta's protected forest areas has continued to drop.
'It was just adorable': Grade 1 students surprise departing firefighters with special goodbye gifts

An Edmonton Grade 1 class was at the Edmonton International Airport Saturday to give a crew of wildland firefighters handmade thank-you cards and wish them well on their way back to New Brunswick.
'More connected': Researchers looking at growing food under solar panels

Lawns, backyards and roofs could be used to produce both solar power and fresh vegetables, University of Alberta researchers say.

Northern Ontario

Team Canada hockey players Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey engaged

Celebrated Team Canada hockey players Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey have announced their engagement.
Two ‘aggressive’ hitchhikers on Hwy. 17 charged

Ontario Provincial Police have charged two people following reports of hitchhikers displaying aggressive behaviour along the Highway 17 East corridor in Kenora.
Ontario community battles to keep emergency department from closing for good

A community in Ontario’s cottage country is facing the permanent closure of its local hospital's Emergency Room.

London

Free parking to now cost $200 per month as Webster St. apartment ‘renoviction’ saga continues

There is a new chapter in the “renoviction” saga at Webster Street apartments in London, Ont.
Vehicle crashes into house, severs gas line

A large emergency response was seen in the north end of London, Ont. Friday night after a driver allegedly ran their truck into a house.
Taking steps to help combat cognitive loss

Walks were held across the London region Saturday, raising funds to support programs and services offered by the Alzheimer Societies.

Winnipeg

RCMP investigating possible drowning at Whiteshell Provincial Park

A Winnipeg boy may have drowned at Whiteshell Provincial Park, according to RCMP.
'Right tree, right place': The work Winnipeg is doing to restore its tree canopy

The City of Winnipeg’s annual push to restore its tree canopy is underway.
Five fire departments respond to Friday night scrapyard blaze

Firefighters in the RM of Springfield were busy Friday night, taking on a scrapyard fire involving molten metal into the early morning hours.

Ottawa

Boost for Ottawa businesses during a busy weekend of events

The president of the Ottawa-Gatineau Hotel Association says hotels in the area are near capacity this weekend, as Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, the Ottawa Redblacks exhibition game, the Great Glebe Garage Sale and other events attract people to Ottawa.
96-year-old sets new world record in Ottawa Race Weekend 5K

Rejeanne Fairhead ran her way into the Guinness World Records on the opening day of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend.
Health Canada seizes unauthorized amoxicillin capsules from Vanier supermarket

Health Canada has issued a warning about unauthorized amoxicillin capsules seized from a Vanier grocery store, saying the product may pose serious health risks to users.

Saskatoon

'I don't think it's right': Sask. woman sentenced for aggravated assault on senior

A Prince Albert man said he can start moving on, now that the woman who attacked his 89-year-old father has been sentenced. He said because of the assault, he lost both his mother and father.
Saskatoon woman faces two charges of assault after double stabbing

Saskatoon police have charged a 28-year-old after two people were stabbed.
Why Saskatchewan has a publicly-funded Catholic school system

The Catholic school system in Saskatchewan has a long history and is ultimately protected by the province’s constitution. Something the courts have backed up.

Vancouver

‘A crime of passion’: Bizarre B.C. bakery break-in caught on camera

The owner of a cake shop in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood braced for the worst when she found her store had been broken into Friday morning. But what she found captured by a security camera was a break-in beyond her wildest imagination.
Brazen shooting prompts Mounties to host public outreach event

Ten days after shots rang out at a busy Coquitlam shopping complex in broad daylight, Coquitlam RCMP held a public outreach event to address public concerns.
Several multiple sclerosis drugs covered by Pharmacare in every province except B.C.

Deborah Stefanek's doctor recommended she take a new medication called Kisempta to treat her relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. She was shocked to learn every province in Canada covers Kisempta under their Pharmacare plans except B.C.

Regina

Thunderstorm brings heavy rain, hail, tornado warning to southern Sask.

Environment Canada issued several severe thunderstorm warnings for southern Saskatchewan, threatening hail, excessive rain and a potential tornado.
Construction worker killed in 'serious' accident at Regina International Airport

A construction worker is dead after a serious accident at Regina's International Airport.
Yorkton's Close Cuts 4 Cancer holds 26th annual head shave

Compared to years prior, Brayden Ottenbreit's Close Cuts 4 Cancer had a quiet year in 2023.

Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island facing highest monthly cost for nutritious food in B.C.

Everyone is experiencing sticker shock at the grocery store these days, and a new report is putting a dollar figure on how much it’s costing families, per month, to eat healthy.
Road closures coming for Oak Bay half marathon

Commuters should expect road closures in the Oak Bay area on Sunday morning for the Oak Bay Half Marathon.
B.C. Premier David Eby calls two byelections for June 24

British Columbia Premier David Eby has called byelections for two ridings left vacant after the resignations of the previous New Democrat premier and a former cabinet minister.