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Canadian army veteran charged with murder after mass shooting in Belize nightclub

A Canadian Armed Forces veteran has been charged with murder in connection to a mass shooting in Belize that left two people dead and eight others injured.

A Canadian Armed Forces Veteran who once called New Lowell home has been accused of murder in Belize (Supplied).

More Canadians report strong attachment to their language than to Canada: poll

A new survey finds more Canadians report a strong attachment to their primary language than to other markers of identity, including the country they call home.

B.C. actress hit in the chest by bullet in L.A. shooting last month

A B.C. performer is recovering after taking a bullet to the chest in Los Angeles last month.

Social media model arrested in Hawaii on murder charge

Law enforcement in Hawaii on Wednesday arrested social media model Courtney Clenney on a charge of second-degree murder with a deadly weapon.

Well-known Brampton, Ont. real estate agent, media personality savagely attacked outside home

A well-known real estate agent and media personality in Brampton, Ont. was viciously attacked in broad daylight in his own driveway by three men, two of whom appeared to be wielding an axe and a machete.

Saskatoon mother accused of faking death says she 'was left with no choice'

A Saskatoon mother who stands accused of faking her own death, as well as her son's, and illegally entering the U.S. is defending her actions.

Olivia Newton-John to receive state memorial service in Australia

Olivia Newton-John, the singer and 'Grease' star who died on Monday in the United States, will receive a state memorial service in Australia, Victorian state Premier Dan Andrews announced Thursday.

Mask mandates return in New Delhi as COVID-19 cases rise

The Indian capital reintroduced public mask mandates on Thursday as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country.

North Korea claims victory over COVID-19, blames Seoul for outbreak

In a striking speech before thousands of North Koreans, leader Kim Jong Un's sister said he suffered a fever while guiding the country to victory over the coronavirus. She blamed rival South Korea for the outbreak and vowed 'deadly' retaliation.

Kitchener

Man pleads guilty to threatening prime minister during Cambridge campaign stop

A man has pleaded guilty to uttering a threat against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a campaign stop in Cambridge last year.
Kitchener man responsible for four deaths back behind bars
Local cadets train in skills camp in Guelph

Dozens of local cadets are putting their skills to the test in Guelph this week.

Windsor

Three new COVID-19 deaths reported in Chatham-Kent: CKPH

Chatham-Kent Public Health is reporting three new COVID-19 deaths in its weekly update.
Average temperatures and chance of showers in Windsor-Essex forecast

Environment Canada is calling for a seasonal summer day in Windsor-Essex.
Analysts say Windsor-Essex’s auto sector to remain strong despite Cassidy losing out on Unifor National presidency

Despite Unifor Local 444 president Dave Cassidy being unsuccessful in his effort to become the union’s national president, industry experts say Windsor-Essex’s auto sector should not see any negative consequences to a non-local candidate losing out on the top post.

Barrie

A COVID-19 outbreak has been confirmed on Collingwood General & Marine Hospital's medical & surgical units

Multiple COVID-19 patients have been identified on both units.
OPP seek man missing since end of July

Jean-Michel Pellerin was last seen at around 10 a.m. on the morning of July 29 on his bike on Barrie Road
Partner of military veteran imprisoned in Belize calls on Canadian government for support

The partner of a Canadian military veteran who is in a Belize prison is calling on the Canadian government for help.

Northern Ontario

Canadian army veteran charged with murder after mass shooting in Belize nightclub

A Canadian Armed Forces veteran has been charged with murder in connection to a mass shooting in Belize that left two people dead and eight others injured.
Social media model arrested in Hawaii on murder charge

Law enforcement in Hawaii on Wednesday arrested social media model Courtney Clenney on a charge of second-degree murder with a deadly weapon.
Encampment under the Algonquin Boulevard in Timmins raises questions

For the past few weeks, some people who are living rough in Timmins have set up camp in a high profile area: underneath the overpass on Algonquin Boulevard at the Spruce Street intersection.

Ottawa

What you need to know about the Queensway closure this weekend

Hwy. 417 will be closed between the Metcalfe and Carling/Kirkwood exits from 8 p.m. Thursday until Monday at 6 a.m.
More Canadians report strong attachment to their language than to Canada: poll

A new survey finds more Canadians report a strong attachment to their primary language than to other markers of identity, including the country they call home.
Slight chance of rain expected to clear for a warm but humid day in Ottawa

Slight chance of rain expected to clear for a warm but humid day in Ottawa

Toronto

Young girl safely returned home after found wandering on the tracks at Toronto subway station

A young girl has been safely reunited with her parents after a scary close call with a TTC train at Warden Subway station overnight.
Five things experts say could ease pressures on Ontario's health-care system

Temporary emergency room closures and increased wait times have become increasingly common in Ontario as the province's health-care system grapples with staffing shortages.
Well-known Brampton, Ont. real estate agent, media personality savagely attacked outside home

A well-known real estate agent and media personality in Brampton, Ont. was viciously attacked in broad daylight in his own driveway by three men, two of whom appeared to be wielding an axe and a machete.

Montreal

2 shootings within minutes of each other in Montreal leave 1 dead, 2 injured

Two shootings that occurred within minutes of each other in Montreal's northeast end have left one person dead and two others injured.
Religious minorities feel less safe, welcome in Quebec since Bill 21 was adopted: survey

A new study shows that religious minorities in Quebec, particularly women, feel less safe and less welcome in the social fabric of society since the adoption of the province's secularism law, commonly known as Bill 21.
Montreal public health investigating 3 cases of Legionnaires' Disease

Montreal public health officials are investigating three cases of Legionnaires' Disease, including one death.

Atlantic

Wildfires and a closed highway didn't stop a Newfoundland town's Come Home Year party

Wildfires shut down the highway into town, the band had to be boated in and some guests made an exit on a fishing vessel, but the Newfoundland town of Harbour Breton hosted its Come Home Year party last weekend anyway.
'You almost don’t exist': Northern N.B. leaders frustrated with health-care service suspensions, closures

Interruptions, suspensions and closures of different units – mostly obstetrics and pediatric services – in northern New Brunswick continue to concern leaders in that region.
'Fall from grace': Former CEO of IWK Health Centre sentenced to 5 months in jail for fraud

The former CEO of the IWK Health Centre has been sentenced to five months in jail for using public money to pay for more than $45,000 worth of personal expenses.

Winnipeg

Police make arrest in connection to River East weekend shooting

Winnipeg police arrested and charged a 34-year-old man in connection to a shooting on Bonner Avenue Sunday morning.
'They want to honour the music': Teenage Head continues tour after guitarist's death

Canadian punk rock band Teenage Head will continue their tour, including a stop in Winnipeg next week, after the death of guitarist Gord Lewis last weekend.
Canadian army veteran charged with murder after mass shooting in Belize nightclub

A Canadian Armed Forces veteran has been charged with murder in connection to a mass shooting in Belize that left two people dead and eight others injured.

Calgary

Man ambushed, stabbed to death in Banff bar, friends say

The man accused of killing a 26-year-old Banff man last week is expected to appear in court on Wednesday.
'The system is collapsing': Alarm raised as 30 Alberta communities see health service reductions

As the Alberta government continues to acknowledge "real strain" in the province's hospitals, at least one rural doctor believes the situation is far worse than the UCP will admit.
Calgary Zoo preparing to keep animals cool amid upcoming heatwave

Temperatures in Calgary are expected to eclipse 30 degrees for much of the next week, but the Calgary Zoo says it will keep animals cool.

Edmonton

2 Edmonton seniors with dementia missing after alarm at care facility

Edmonton Police Service issued a missing persons notice for two local seniors with dementia early Thursday morning.
'Major red flags': Councillors hear from dozens of speakers as gondola decision looms

A proposal to build a gondola over Edmonton's river valley took centre stage at city hall Wednesday as councillors openly discussed the pros and cons of the project with dozens of stakeholders and members of the public.
'The system is collapsing': Alarm raised as 30 Alberta communities see health service reductions

As the Alberta government continues to acknowledge "real strain" in the province's hospitals, at least one rural doctor believes the situation is far worse than the UCP will admit.

Vancouver

No obstacles for American 'vaccine tourists' snapping up B.C.'s scarce monkeypox doses

A growing number of Americans are travelling to British Columbia to get vaccinated against monkeypox in the face of scarce supplies on both sides of the border.
'Where's everyone going to go?' Tent removal continues in DTES as future housing for hundreds remains unclear

Sanitation workers with the City of Vancouver continued walking East Hastings Street Wednesday, urging people to store their items in city-provided containers and eventually remove their tents and structures from the sidewalks.
Who is the climate activist challenging David Eby for BC NDP leader?

Anjali Appadurai is a climate activist who is challenging David Eby for the BC NDP's top job. As a woman of colour, she knows that will come with challenges.