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Several dead in Copenhagen mall shooting; suspect arrested

A gunman opened fired inside a busy shopping mall in the Danish capital on Sunday, killing several people and wounding several others, police said.

People evacuated from the Fields shopping centre react, in Orestad, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 3, 2022, after reports of shots fired. (Olafur Steinar Gestsson /Ritzau Scanpix via AP)

'Be prepared for delays at any point': Canada not flying alone in worldwide travel chaos

As Canadian airports deal with their own set of problems amid the busy summer travel season, by no means are they alone.

Alpine glacier chunk detaches, killing at least 6 hikers

A large chunk of Alpine glacier broke loose Sunday afternoon and roared down a mountainside in Italy, sending ice, snow and rock slamming into hikers on a popular trail on the peak and killing at least six and injuring eight, authorities said.

Blue Jays mourn death of first base coach Mark Budzinski's daughter

First base coach Mark Budzinski is taking a leave of absence from the Toronto Blue Jays following the death of his daughter.

Dog left with lost baggage at Toronto Pearson Airport for about 21 hours

A Toronto woman says a dog she rescued from the Dominican Republic has been traumatized after being left in a corner of Toronto Pearson International Airport with baggage for about 21 hours.

'There should have been one': N.S. mother drives son to ER after waiting nearly an hour for ambulance

A Nova Scotia mother says she had to drive her son to hospital herself on Canada Day when no ambulance showed up after more than 40 minutes.

'Cold-adapted' dinosaurs survived mass extinction event to achieve dominance, study finds

A new study has offered what it says is the first physical evidence showing dinosaurs from the Triassic period regularly endured freezing conditions, allowing them to survive and eventually supersede other species on the planet.

Vancouver police service dog named after Calgary police officer

A Vancouver Transit Police service dog has a special connection to the Calgary Police Service.

'Ungrading': How one Ontario teacher is changing her approach to report cards

An Ontario high school teacher plans to continue with an alternative method of grading her students after an experiment last semester in which students proposed a grade and had to justify it with examples of their work.

Kitchener

Driveway paved without permission needs to be ripped up, says Puslinch, Ont. homeowner

A Puslinch, Ont. woman says her driveway will need to be repaved less than month after she came home to find strangers working on it without her prior consent.
Gun call prompts police response at Kitchener encampment

Police were called to a Kitchener encampment on Saturday after they received a report of a disturbance involving a gun.
Motorcycle driver killed in head-on crash near Woodstock

A motorcycle driver was killed Sunday afternoon in a head-on crash just southeast of Woodstock.

Windsor

Chatham-Kent police searching for suspects after $85,000 in vehicles stolen

Chatham-Kent police are looking for suspects after a UTV and two SeaDoos worth $85,000 were stolen from a business in Tilbury, Ont. on Saturday.
McDonald's Canada to end 'free hot drink' stickers on cups

The days of collecting stickers from cups and claiming a hot drink after purchasing six will soon be a thing of the past at McDonald’s Canada locations as of December 2023.
$30,000 in damages after driver crashes into hydro pole near Chatham, Ont.

A 25-year-old driver has been charged after crashing into a hydro pole Saturday morning, and causing tens of thousands of dollars worth of damages, according to police.

Barrie

Firefighters battle blaze at two Barrie homes

Firefighters are on scene of a large house fire in Barrie's north end.
Two people perish in Caledon house fire

Two people died in a house fire in Caledon on Canada Day.
Police rescue stand-up paddleboarder on Lake Simcoe

Police in Orillia rescued a stand-up paddleboarder out along Lake Simcoe Saturday.

Northern Ontario

Timmins physicians react to new study findings that poorer Canadians endure more opioid harm than wealthier ones

A new study reveals that low-income Canadians are nearly four times more likely to die from opioid usage than people who are wealthy.
Minor bush fire in Sudbury

Greater Sudbury Fire Services responded to a small bush fire near Cityview Gardens, downtown.
The Peter Schneider Concert Series continues Sunday

In Sudbury, for over 20 years, new and seasoned musicians have delighted crowds from June to August with free concerts in Bell Park every Sunday evening from 7 to 8:15 p.m. After a two year absence the Peter Schneider Concert Series has returned this year.

Ottawa

121 vehicles towed from downtown Ottawa control zone over Canada Day weekend

Ottawa Bylaw officers issued 30 parking tickets and had eight vehicles towed out of the downtown core on Sunday, the final day the motor vehicle control zone remains in effect.
Canada Day police presence ends downtown and Tamara Lich appears for a bail hearing: Five stories to watch this week

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at five stories to watch in Ottawa this week.
Expanding COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility could help stem fall wave, epidemiologist says

An Ottawa epidemiologist says expanding eligibility of COVID-19 boosters to allow adults to get a fourth dose if they wish could help stem a possible fall wave.

Toronto

Dog left with lost baggage at Toronto Pearson Airport for about 21 hours

A Toronto woman says a dog she rescued from the Dominican Republic has been traumatized after being left in a corner of Toronto Pearson International Airport with baggage for about 21 hours.
Two people dead and baby injured in pair of crashes in Peel Region

Two people died and four others including a nine-month-old baby were injured in a pair of crashes that occurred two hours apart in Peel Region overnight.
Blue Jays mourn death of first base coach Mark Budzinski's daughter

First base coach Mark Budzinski is taking a leave of absence from the Toronto Blue Jays following the death of his daughter.

Montreal

Experts warn new Quebec tenants to check for bed bugs and other infestations

At this time of year, when many Quebecers move into a new home, there may be an increase in infestations of invaders such as bed bugs. Anyone can be affected by these unwanted pests and it is important to report cases.
Montreal conservation group angered after Monarch fields mowed

A Montreal conservation group is baffled and frustrated after a field of shrubs, flowers, and, importantly, milkweed was mowed.
Parks Canada cancels camping event in Montreal amid criticism over unhoused people

Advocates for Montreal's homeless residents ramped up critiques of Parks Canada over the weekend, saying a series of local camping events the agency has scheduled throughout the summer set a double standard between those with financial means and those without.

Atlantic

'There should have been one': N.S. mother drives son to ER after waiting nearly an hour for ambulance

A Nova Scotia mother says she had to drive her son to hospital herself on Canada Day when no ambulance showed up after more than 40 minutes.
'Incompetent': New Brunswick cabinet minister blasts Air Canada for cancellation

New Brunswick's education minister is lashing out at Air Canada, saying the airline is incompetent because it decided on the weekend to cancel a Monday flight that would have taken him and four officials to a meeting in Regina.
Calls increase for Maritime governments to address staff shortages in health care

Calls are increasing across the Maritimes for governments to tackle labour shortages in the health-care sector, as hospitals are being forced to close emergency rooms now that weary staff are taking summer vacations to recover from pandemic-related stress.

Winnipeg

‘We’re totally overlooked’: Northwestern Ontario fishing resorts hit hard by flooding

Vacation resort owners near Minaki, Ont., are drowning, both literally and financially, after flooding has left them operating below capacity or unable to open at all.
The Winnipeg Jets have a new head coach

The Winnipeg Jets have hired Rick Bowness as their new head coach.
Gas prices beginning to drop in Manitoba

As people are struggling to make ends meet amid rising inflation, Manitobans are starting to feel a bit of relief when it comes to gas prices.

Calgary

Vancouver police service dog named after Calgary police officer

A Vancouver Transit Police service dog has a special connection to the Calgary Police Service.
Calgary man charged after Saturday incident with stolen vehicle

A Calgary man faces multiple charges following an incident Saturday in which a firefighter was injured when a stolen vehicle fled from the scene of a collision.
Police investigating after body discovered in alleyway Sunday morning

Calgary police are investigating after a body was discovered Sunday morning in Upper Mount Royal by someone out walking their dog.

Edmonton

'Incompetence is incalculable': Airport frustrations sour Canadians' summer travel plans

CTVNews.ca asked Canadians to share their travel horror stories as cancelled flights, delays and lost luggage throw a wrench in Canadians' summer travel plans, due in part to staffing shortages at Canadian airports. Some report sleeping at airports and others say it took days to get to or from a destination.
Cyclist sent to hospital in serious condition after hit and run

Parkland County RCMP are asking for the public’s help to identify the vehicle involved in a hit and run on Sunday morning.
Albertans could receive inflation support, Kenney reveals on his radio show

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has indicated his United Conservative government will reveal details next week about additional support to help people deal with high inflation.

Vancouver

'Everyone is broke': Beloved East Vancouver diner closing its doors

An East Vancouver restaurant that describes itself as a place where "omnivores, carnivores, vegans, vegetarians and celiacs can all dine together" will be closing its doors this month, citing the ongoing financial fallout from the pandemic.
31-year-old Alberta man killed in crash on Highway 1 near Field, B.C.

For the second time in three weeks, a fatal collision shut down Highway 1 near Golden, B.C. on Saturday.
Oyster mushrooms sold in B.C. recalled due to Listeria

A brand of oyster mushrooms sold in British Columbia is being recalled because of possible Listeria contamination.