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Liberals unveil plan to make hybrid House of Commons sittings permanent

Government House Leader Mark Holland unveiled Thursday the federal Liberals’ plans to make hybrid sittings in House of Commons a permanent feature.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks and is projected onto large screens as he takes part in the COVID-19 Pandemic Committee in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

4 very young children critically wounded in knife attack in French Alpine town

As bystanders screamed for help, a man with a knife stabbed four young children at a lakeside park in the French Alps on Thursday, assaulting at least one in a stroller repeatedly. The children between 22 months and 3 years old suffered life-threatening injuries, and two adults also were wounded, authorities said.

'Canada dry': Climatologist Dave Phillips foresees hot, dry summer countrywide

The hot, dry conditions that are fuelling wildfires countrywide are just the beginning of what summer could look like in Canada this year, according to Environment Canada senior climatologist Dave Phillips.

Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

The federal government is telling Canada's broadcasting regulator to exclude individual social media creators in the regulations to implement the government's new online streaming law.

Wildfire battles continue under heat, air quality alerts over most of Canada

The battle against hundreds of wildfires continues, as almost every jurisdiction in Canada remains under either heat or air quality warnings from the federal government. The day after what was supposed to be national Clean Air Day, dozens of alerts remain in place for unseasonable heat or smoky air quality.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires forecast to reach Norway

Norwegian officials said the smoke from Canadian wildfires that has enveloped parts of the U.S. and Canada in a thick haze is expected to pour into Norway on Thursday.

Trans, non-binary students under 16 in N.B. need parental consent for pronoun changes

New Brunswick students under the age of 16 who identify as trans and non-binary won't be able to officially change their names or pronouns in school without parental consent.

Shannen Doherty reveals cancer has spread to her brain

Actress Shannen Doherty is letting her social media followers in on the spread of her breast cancer.

Pat Robertson, U.S. broadcaster who helped make religion central to Republican Party politics, dies at 93

Pat Robertson, a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition, has died.

Edmonton

Supreme Court of Canada won't hear unvaccinated woman's case for organ donation

The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of an Alberta woman who was unwilling to be vaccinated in order to get a life-saving organ transplant.
1 hospitalized in 156 Street, 118 Avenue crash

One person was hospitalized after a crash in northwest Edmonton on Wednesday.
Liberals unveil plan to make hybrid House of Commons sittings permanent

Government House Leader Mark Holland unveiled Thursday the federal Liberals’ plans to make hybrid sittings in House of Commons a permanent feature.

Vancouver

Vancouver Whitecaps celebrate back-to-back Canadian Championship win

Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini jumped to chants in front of supporters while players and coaches streamed on to the field at B.C. Place, tearing off their shirts and hugging one another to celebrate a back-to-back Canadian Championship win.
'We need to bring people back here': Condo proposal sparks debate in Vancouver's Chinatown

The nondescript parking lot at the centre of debate about the future of Vancouver's historic Chinatown is unchanged in the six years since plans to build a condo tower there were shot down by the city's development permit board.
B.C. breweries win big at Canadian Brewing Awards

British Columbia’s beer game continues to pack a punch on the national stage, as breweries from across the province took home nearly four dozen awards at the Canadian Brewing Awards.

Atlantic

Trans, non-binary students under 16 in N.B. need parental consent for pronoun changes

New Brunswick students under the age of 16 who identify as trans and non-binary won't be able to officially change their names or pronouns in school without parental consent.
Halifax to announce Thursday when more residents can return home after wildfires

The Halifax Regional Municipality says it will announce Thursday when more residents can return to their homes in communities impacted by the Tantallon wildfires.
Irving Oil weighing its options, including the possible sale of its assets

Irving Oil says it’s undertaking a “strategic review” with an eye to its future. In a release Wednesday, the company says it’s looking at a number of options, including the sale of its assets.

Vancouver Island

Extended highway closure expected due to wildfire near Port Alberni

There's no end in sight for the closure of Highway 4 on Vancouver Island – the only highway leading to the communities of Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet – due to a wildfire burning in the area.
Busload of B.C. students stranded by wildfire spend the night inside Vancouver Island high school

A busload of high school students were finally heading home to Nanaimo on Wednesday after they were stranded by a raging wildfire that forced them to spend the night inside a Port Alberni high school.
'For a good cause': Triathlon raising funds for Victoria Sexual Assault Centre

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre has seen an increase in women, trans and gender-diverse survivors seeking support after experiencing sexualized violence.

Toronto

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BREAKING | 1 dead, multiple injured in 8-vehicle crash in Mississauga, Ont.

One person is dead, and at least eight others have been injured, after an multi-vehicle collision in Mississauga, Ont. Thursday morning.
Smoke in Toronto to get worse Thursday with air quality set to plummet

Toronto's air quality will get worse before it gets better as smoke from Canada's wildfires lingers in the city.
European family turfed from long-term Airbnb in Toronto to test renters’ rights

A European family who says they were evicted from their long-term Airbnb rental in Toronto last week has sparked a precedent-setting fight.

Montreal

Ontario man charged with first-degree murder in killing of Claudia Iacono outside Montreal salon

An Ontario man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Claudia Iacono, the daughter-in-law of Mafia associate Moreno Gallo, after she was gunned down at the wheel of her car in Montreal last month.
These Quebec municipalities should be on alert for rabid raccoons and other wildlife

The Quebec Ministry of Environment (MELCCFP) is warning residents south of Montreal to report any animal suspected of having rabies, particularly raccoons.
'Canada dry': Climatologist Dave Phillips foresees hot, dry summer countrywide

The hot, dry conditions that are fuelling wildfires countrywide are just the beginning of what summer could look like in Canada this year, according to Environment Canada senior climatologist Dave Phillips.

Ottawa

Air quality in Ottawa improves briefly, haze expected to return Friday

Smoke and haze from wildfires cleared over Ottawa-Gatineau on Thursday, allowing outdoor recreational programming and activities to resume. Officials warm the smoke and haze could return on Friday afternoon.
Year-over-year home sales in Ottawa up 6 per cent in May

The Ottawa Real Estate Board says home sales were up six per cent in May 2023 compared to a year prior, marking the first year-over-year unit sales volume increase since early last year.
Ontario to boost early childhood educator wages in bid to ease staff shortage

Ontario is set to increase the wages of early childhood educators in a bid to boost recruitment and retention amid a staff shortage that advocates warn could hamper the growth of the national $10-a-day child-care program.

Kitchener

Kitchener air quality to plummet into 'high risk' zone Thursday afternoon

Waterloo region and Wellington County remain under a special air quality statement for the fourth straight day Thursday with pollution levels expected to climb back into Environment Canada’s “high risk” zone this afternoon.
Fire near Hwy. 401 caught on camera in Kitchener

A fire near Hwy. 401 in Kitchener caught the eyes of many passing by Wednesday night.
Jamal Murray scores 34 points in NBA Finals as Kitchener cheers him on

Kitchener is hosting a series of watch parties to cheer on basketball star Jamal Murray as his Denver Nuggets take on the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon property taxes could see 13 per cent hike as city confronts $75M revenue gap

Significant property tax hikes may be needed to cover a funding shortfall, according to City of Saskatoon administration.
Saskatoon builder looking to flip abandoned homes to first time buyers

A Saskatoon man wants to play matchmaker for the unloved homes in the city.
Can face masks help protect you from wildfire smoke? Health expert explains

An official recommendation to wear a mask to protect yourself from wildfire smoke is being echoed by health experts as plumes of smoke make their way across parts of Canada, causing poor air quality.

Northern Ontario

Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury, Ont., expands, highway closed

A wildfire west of Sudbury, Ont., has quadrupled in size prompting evacuation orders to be expanded and one highway to close.
Here's what you need to do before you leave your house in a forest fire-prompted evacuation

Thousands of Canadians have had to leave their homes in several provinces over the last few weeks due to forest fires. Luckily, there are steps you can take to protect your property, both prior to an evacuation and during.
Can face masks help protect you from wildfire smoke? Health expert explains

An official recommendation to wear a mask to protect yourself from wildfire smoke is being echoed by health experts as plumes of smoke make their way across parts of Canada, causing poor air quality.

Winnipeg

Manitoba trustee suspended over posts targeting LGBTQ2S+ community, division says

A Manitoba school trustee has been suspended over social media posts the division says targeted the LGBTQ2S+ community.
'Canada dry': Climatologist Dave Phillips foresees hot, dry summer countrywide

The hot, dry conditions that are fuelling wildfires countrywide are just the beginning of what summer could look like in Canada this year, according to Environment Canada senior climatologist Dave Phillips.
Manitoba businesses at risk of closure over loan repayment

Many businesses go through ups and downs, but the pandemic was a major down that many have yet to recover from.

Regina

Here's what Regina's mayor says could be done to fix the underpass flooding issue

Flooded underpasses have been a common occurrence in Regina this spring with several thunderstorms dumping heavy rain on the city, but Mayor Sandra Masters says several solutions are in the works to help prevent further flooding.
No reprimand coming for Regina city councillor who violated confidentiality bylaw

Regina city councillors decided on Wednesday to not impose sanctions or corrective measures on Ward 3 Coun. Andrew Stevens for a violation of the city’s confidentiality bylaw.
Can face masks help protect you from wildfire smoke? Health expert explains

An official recommendation to wear a mask to protect yourself from wildfire smoke is being echoed by health experts as plumes of smoke make their way across parts of Canada, causing poor air quality.

Flames reschedule 7 postponed home games in February

Flames reschedule 7 postponed home games in February

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BREAKING | 1 dead, multiple injured in 8-vehicle crash in Mississauga, Ont.