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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.

A photo provided by Saskatoon Police Service shows Dawn Walker. (Saskatoon Police Service)

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.

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.

Dutch farmer protests and what's happening in Canada, explained

The ongoing protests in the Netherlands, by farmers opposed to their government’s plan to slash nitrogen oxide emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, have drawn attention to Canadian farmers’ concerns over an emissions reduction target set by the Canadian government. But the policies set out by the Dutch government and the Canadian government are fundamentally different, experts say.

'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.
Essential Newfoundland highway to stay open as out-of-control wildfires grow

Two out-of-control wildfires in central Newfoundland covered more than 200 square kilometres on Wednesday morning, and Environment Canada warned the flames could cover much of the island in smoke.
N.S. boosts cash reward for information in boy's shooting death to $250,000

Nova Scotia’s unsolved crimes program is offering its largest reward ever for information in the case of a little boy shot and killed in Dartmouth in December.

Toronto

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.
Hundreds of charges laid after Ontario police bust group accused of smuggling guns, fentanyl

A nearly ten-months long investigation by multiple Ontario police services has resulted in more than 400 criminal charges laid on a group of 22 individuals accused of smuggling guns and drugs over the Canadian-U.S. border.
'He epitomized cool': Gord Lewis' brother speaks on the Teenage Head guitarist's murder

Gord Lewis, one of the founding members of the Canadian punk rock band Teenage Head, was found dead inside his Hamilton apartment on Sunday. Now, his brother Brian is

Montreal

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.
Remains of Jesuit priest removed from Kahnawake church grounds

The remains of a priest who allegedly sexually abused Indigenous children in Quebec was exhumed Wednesday morning. Jesuit priest Father Leon Lajoie was buried on the grounds of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Kahnawake in 1999.
Montreal public health investigating 3 cases of Legionnaires' Disease

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

Northern Ontario

Advocates issue a call to action as part of Prisoner's Justice Day

It was a moving moment outside the Sudbury Jail on Wednesday morning as advocates gathered to commemorate this year's Prisoner's Justice Day.
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.
New Sudbury mural promotes play and inspires community pride

Several groups came together in Sudbury on Wednesday to bring some colour to a housing co-op in the city and provide an opportunity for the children who live there to use their imagination and play.

London

Transgender activist 'shocked' London Police admit mistakes during alleged swatting but don’t apologize

London Police now admit they used the wrong name and gender when questioning a prominent transgender activist last week-but stopped short of making an apology
Search and rescue underway for boater missing in Port Burwell

A search and rescue operation is underway for a boater who went missing on Lake Erie off the coast of Port Burwell on Tuesday.
'It’s plaguing everybody'; Staff shortage closes historic restaurant in Port Stanley, Ont.

It’s peak-tourism season and nearly 30 degrees Celsius in Port Stanley, Ont. yet the patio at Kettle Creek Inn is empty

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.
Employers looking to sweeten the deal for new employees amid labour shortage

Employers in Manitoba are looking to attract a younger generation to join the workforce amid an ongoing labour shortage.

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.

Calgary

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.
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.
Calgary woman charged in death of Tammie Howard, last seen in 2016

A Calgary woman has been charged in conjunction with the murder of Tammie Doreen Howard, also known as Irish, who was last seen in December 2016.

Saskatoon

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.
Former students of Saskatoon school allege sexual abuse in $25M legal claim

Former students are working to bring a class action lawsuit against the Saskatoon school where they allege they suffered physical and sexual abuse.
Two children at centre of Sask. Amber Alert found safe in South Dakota, suspect arrested

The Meade County Sheriff’s Office in South Dakota said it has arrested the man wanted in connection with an Amber Alert in Saskatchewan.

Edmonton

'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.
Oilers superfan Ben Stelter dies

Ben Stelter has died. His father made the announcement on social media on Wednesday.

Vancouver

'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.
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.
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.

Regina

Two children at centre of Sask. Amber Alert found safe in South Dakota, suspect arrested

The Meade County Sheriff’s Office in South Dakota said it has arrested the man wanted in connection with an Amber Alert in Saskatchewan.
Regina police ask for help finding 3 children believed to be with non-custodial parent

The Regina Police Service (RPS) is asking for help in locating three missing young children, including an infant, who are believed to be with their mother who does not have custody of them
'Generational affordability crisis': NDP call for cost of living relief

The Saskatchewan NDP has been butting heads with the provincial government over the timing of cost of living relief.