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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.

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.
'I think they should be regulated': Dog owner shares thoughts on private fireworks after dog dies

Canada Day weekend fireworks have sparked more calls to either regulate or ban backyard fireworks displays in Nova Scotia.
'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.

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.

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.

London

Five transported to hospital after car rollover on Chester Street

Five people were sent to hospital as a precaution after a vehicle they were travelling inside rolled onto its roof in south London early Sunday afternoon.
London home blaze originated near fire pit: Investigators

The London Fire Department tackled a blaze at a home in south London early Sunday morning, which claimed the lives of three pets and resulted in approximately $250,000 in damages.
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.

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.

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.

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.

Saskatoon

In pictures: Saskatoon’s 10 most expensive house listings

The number of homes for sale in Saskatoon has increased but the number of places to buy remains 20 per cent lower than last year, according to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association.
Saskatoon Fire Department recovers person from river

Saskatoon Fire Department recovered a person from the river Saturday evening, according to a news release.
'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.

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

Black bear surprises people, chases geese at Metro Vancouver park

Two videos posted online Saturday show a black bear surprising people enjoying the Canada Day weekend at a busy Metro Vancouver park.
'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.

Regina

Highway reopens following crash near Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw Police, fire, and EMS were on the scene of a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Highway #1 East and Caribou Street East.
Regina man facing attempted murder charges

A Regina man is facing attempted murder charges after an incident on Saturday night.
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.