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Conservative MPs free to attend 'freedom' protests this summer: Bergen

With the nation's capital bracing for anticipated anti-mandate 'freedom' movement protests during Canada Day weekend, interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen says her MPs are free to attend.

Interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'

U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise that seemed unimaginable until a recent series of mass shootings, including the massacre of 19 students and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.

Norway terror alert raised after deadly mass shooting

A gunman opened fire in Oslo's night-life district early Saturday, killing two people and leaving more than 20 wounded in what Norwegian security service called an 'Islamist terror act' during the capital's annual Pride festival.

U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions

The U.S. Supreme Court has ended the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday's outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.

Guns and abortion: Contradictory decisions, or consistent?

They are the most fiercely polarizing issues in American life: abortion and guns. And two momentous decisions by the Supreme Court in two days have done anything but resolve them, firing up debate about whether the court's Conservative justices are being faithful and consistent to history and the Constitution – or citing them to justify political preferences.

Missing N.S. teen found safe, Amber Alert cancelled

An Amber Alert issued by Cape Breton Regional Police on Friday has been cancelled, as the missing youth has been located safe early Saturday morning says police.
'Reviewed for Privilege': Federal government explains N.S. superintendent’s missing notes

The inquiry into Nova Scotia’s 2020 mass shooting, says four pages of handwritten notes that sparked a political firestorm in Ottawa this week, weren’t immediately submitted when subpoenaed by its investigators.
'It’s in shambles': RCMP 'architects of own demise,' says criminologist after complaints in N.B. and N.S.

After a week of criticism and anger at the Mass Casualty Commission in Nova Scotia, and outcry in a rural area of New Brunswick, there are questions about the RCMP’s role in community policing.

Toronto

Office workers are returning to Toronto but foot traffic on Mondays and Fridays hasn’t bounced back. Will it ever?

More people are commuting to offices downtown than at any point since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic but the recovery hasn’t been equal across the board, with both GO Transit and the TTC reporting fluctuations in ridership as many workers choose to work from home at the beginning and end of each week.
'I will always honour her': Husband files lawsuit in Ontario animal activist's death

Every Monday, Mark Powell drives to the Burlington, Ont., pork plant where his wife died to give water to pigs on their way to slaughter.
Man arrested after four people violently attacked by his dog in Toronto: police

A suspect has been arrested after he and his 100-pound dog allegedly attacked four people overnight, Toronto police say.

Montreal

Anger, political pushback in Quebec after Legault says cultures are 'not on the same level'

Those who know the debate most intimately said there's little nuance to be found in Quebec Premier Legault's arguments about Quebec's immigration model. 'Every time it's as painful as it is the first time,' said a spokesperson for a Sikh group.
'She was full of life': family to hold memorial for Montreal teen Adalya Dorvil

Friends and family of a 17-year-old girl who died in what police are calling an accident on the shore in LaSalle will gather Saturday to remember the Montreal teen who her mother said was 'was full of life.'
Sky to light up as fireworks festival returns to Montreal

To the frustration of those trying to get across the Jacques-Cartier Bridge and the delight of almost everyone else in the city, the Loto-Quebec International Fireworks Competition returns to Quebec starting Saturday night.

Northern Ontario

WATCH: Puppy escapes bald eagle after getting snatched from B.C. backyard

A doorbell camera captured the moment a puppy was scooped up by a bald eagle from a B.C. backyard. The dog returned moments later after escaping the bird's talons.
Ottawa parents demand answers after boy, 11, not dropped off by school bus

An Ottawa family is demanding answers after their son went missing for five hours following his pickup from school on Monday.
Toronto Police pitch licence plate scanners as a way to close parking ticket 'loophole'

The Toronto Police Service are eyeing ways to add more technology to the city’s parking system in a way that could give drivers more options to avoid tickets — and close what one self-styled parking vigilante calls a “loophole.”

London

'He just punches me in the face': London cyclist takes a punch for trying to make a point

A London, Ont. cyclist is still recovering after being punched by a driver during his Thursday commute. Peter Riley was a little bloodied and very bruised, but said the incident won't keep him off his bike.
Gas prices reach tipping point — curbing summer road trips

Gas prices are changing summer travel plans across the region. A survey conducted for CAA South Central Ontario found 64 per cent of drivers planning a road trip this summer responded that current gas prices will impact their choices.
COVID-19 vaccines saved 20M lives in 1st year, scientists say

Nearly 20 million lives were saved by COVID-19 vaccines during their first year, but even more deaths could have been prevented if international targets for the shots had been reached, researchers reported Thursday.

Winnipeg

Five Winnipeg students involved in 'pepper spray' incident while riding bus to school

A group of students from a school in Winnipeg's River Park South neighbourhood were involved in a 'pepper spray incident' while riding to school on a Winnipeg Transit bus, says a local school division.
'It just made my heart warm': Winnipeg bus driver's act of kindness captured on video

An act of kindness from a Winnipeg bus driver is being shared by a passenger who says it warmed his heart to witness.
Possible tornado being investigated in Manitoba community

Environment Canada is investigating a possible tornado in Binscarth, Man. on Thursday night.

Kitchener

Vehicles damaged at Waterloo dealerships

Waterloo regional police are investigating after 21 vehicles at four Waterloo dealerships were vandalized in the space of two days.
Endangered butterfly spotted in southwestern Ontario for first time in 3 decades

The success is thanks to a team of local scientists.
Neither police nor bylaw will be at Kitchener encampment on eviction day, says region

The region says they expect encampment residents to comply with the order to leave and enforcement won’t be needed.

Calgary

Sentence appeals granted in 3 Alberta multiple murder cases

Four convicted multiple murderers in Alberta will be offered the chance to plead their cases to a parole board much earlier after series of appeal decisions on Friday.
Past, present and future: Copping says abortion rules won't change in Alberta

After a decision that has sent shockwaves throughout the world about a woman's right to choose, Alberta's Health Minister Jason Copping says there won't be any change here despite what happens south of the border.
A new seed library encourages Calgarians to grow their own food

The Calgary Seed Library is tackling issues surrounding food security and sustainability with its weekly seed exchange.

Saskatoon

Accused in Saskatoon child abuse trial says she hadn't tied door with rope before

A woman at the centre of a child abuse case took the stand in her own trial. She told court why her nephews were found in an empty room, locked shut with rope.
'I thought there was gold and a skull': What a Sask town found in a century-old time capsule

In the town of Kerrobert Sask., with a population of just under 1000 people, a community came out for an event a century in the making.
Parents believe deceased son may have been sexually assaulted at Sask. group home

Naomi and Al Hawkins say they were in “shock” and “alarmed” when they heard that the man who took care of their son at a group home in Hepburn, Sask. was facing several sexual assault charges.

Edmonton

'It feels so good': Alberta MP celebrates overturning of Roe v. Wade

A Member of Parliament from rural Alberta went live on Facebook Friday to celebrate a United States Supreme Court vote to end constitutional protections for abortion.
Edmonton Garrison hosts first Pride march at Canadian Forces base

Canadian Forces history was made in Edmonton Friday as soldiers, family, and friends marched together in the first Pride parade at a military base.
'Devastating setback': Trudeau, politicians react to overturning of Roe v. Wade

Canadian politicians are responding to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to end constitutional protections for abortion, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling the news 'horrific.'

Vancouver

Former CFL player convicted of ex-girlfriend's murder won't be eligible for parole for 14 years

A former professional football player who was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend will not be eligible for parole for 14 years.
Body found downstream from where Kelowna woman went missing, police say

Mounties in Kelowna say a body has been found downstream from where missing woman Chelsea Cardno may have been swept away.
New report ranks Vancouver as 5th most livable city in the world

A recently published report by the U.K.-based Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranked Vancouver as the fifth most livable city in the world.

Regina

'A powerful, photogenic storm': More than 20 tornado warnings issued during stormy Saskatchewan night

Saskatchewan's skies lived up to its moniker Thursday night, creating some picturesque storm clouds.
'A key area of risk': Inflationary costs a factor in Regina Public Schools projected $2.5M deficit

The Regina Board of Education is projecting a $2.5 million deficit for the 2022-23 school year, with rising costs neutralizing funding increases.
Regina city councillor responds to backlash surrounding comments on homelessness

A comment made by Coun. Terina Shaw about homelessness continues to stir controversy, with First Nations organizations calling on the city to take disciplinary action.