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FBI seized 'top secret' documents from Trump home

The FBI recovered documents that were labelled 'top secret' from former U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to court papers released Friday after a federal judge unsealed the warrant that authorized the unprecedented search this week.

The motion by the Justice Department to the U.S. District Court South District of Florida to unseal the search warrant the FBI received before searching the Florida estate of former U.S. President Donald Trump, is photographed Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Anne Heche legally dead, remains on life support for donor evaluation

Anne Heche remains on life support and under evaluation for organ donation after a car crash that led to her brain death, a representative for the actor said Friday.

Passengers tackle Canadian man after he became violent, tried to open plane doors mid-flight

A plane bound for Toronto has been forced to divert to Iceland after a Canadian man allegedly became violent and tried to open the aircraft door mid-air.

Author Salman Rushdie stabbed on lecture stage in New York

Salman Rushdie, whose novel 'The Satanic Verses' drew death threats from Iran's leader in the 1980s, was stabbed in the neck and abdomen Friday by a man who rushed the stage as the author was about to give a lecture in western New York.

Canadian who sold his possessions, used up his savings to deliver aid in Ukraine makes a plea for help

Canadian Adam Oake is among volunteers delivering aid to civilians in Ukraine, but he says donations are drying up and he's issuing a plea for help.

Canadian universities earned record-high surplus revenues during COVID-19: StatCan

Canadian universities reported record-high surplus revenues in wake of the pandemic as schools took advantage of last year's strong stock market performance.

EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE | Woman who was stalked by police officer ex-boyfriend says justice system failed her

Despite a police misconduct probe that found a high-ranking B.C. officer had stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend for years, a criminal investigation into the case did not result in charges.

Canada to test wastewater for polio

Canada plans to start testing wastewater for poliovirus in a number of cities “as soon as possible” following new reports of cases abroad, the Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed on Friday.

Amanda Todd sextortion case sets precedent, but more needs to be done, experts say

The conviction of Aydin Coban for the “sextortion” of British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd has prompted calls from lawyers and advocates for more regulation, resources and education in Canada to protect future victims.

Atlantic

Confirmed case of Monkeypox in New Brunswick

The provincial government’s Department of Health confirmed the case in a news release Friday evening.
Halifax's Meagher Park, used as encampment by homeless, cleared out and fenced off

Halifax police say a city park that has been used as an encampment for homeless people has been cleared out and fenced off.
State of emergency to lift in Newfoundland as forest fire situation improves

Newfoundland and Labrador officials say the state of emergency called last weekend because of raging wildfires in the centre of the province will end on Saturday.

Toronto

Passengers tackle Canadian man after he became violent, tried to open plane doors mid-flight

A plane bound for Toronto has been forced to divert to Iceland after a Canadian man allegedly became violent and tried to open the aircraft door mid-air.
Doug Ford swallows bee during live news conference

Doug Ford's live news conference on Friday was unexpectedly interrupted after the premier swallowed and choked on a bee.
Sisters adopted into separate families find each other after 35 years

Two sisters adopted into separate families have found each other after 35 years of separation.

Montreal

Judge suspends two articles of Quebec's Bill 96 regarding legal translations

A group challenging Quebec's new language law logged a first legal victory against the legislation on Friday, as a judge temporarily suspended a provision requiring English court documents to be translated into French.
Perimeter lifted, but operation continues after Montreal East shooting

Streets are reopening in Montreal East, though a major police operation is ongoing following a shooting overnight Thursday into Friday.
Montreal stabbing of Orthodox Jewish man may have been work-related conflict: police

A 24-year-old Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed Thursday in Montreal's Saint-Michel neighbourhood. Montreal police (SPVM) said it's possible the stabbing was a work-related conflict, as the victim and suspect are coworkers.

Northern Ontario

Community celebrates as player brings Memorial Cup home to Noelville

It was standing room only inside the Noelville Community Centre on Friday morning as Memorial Cup winner Philippe Daoust made a triumphant return home to French River.
Northern Ontario porch pirate steals grocery delivery from family in quarantine

In the age of doorstep deliveries, porch pirates who steal items from front doors have become common, but one North Bay mom says she was scared by a recent encounter with one.
Well-being check by police finds victim being held by three people in Wawa

A wellness check on a person living on Churchill Avenue in Wawa last month led to the discovery that the victim was being forcibly confined in their home by three people.

London

OPP identify missing boater in Lake Erie as search for 58-year-old continues

West Region OPP have identified a missing boater last seen heading out onto Lake Erie on Tuesday.
Border city businesses call on federal government to drop COVID border restrictions

Businesses in border cities are calling on the government to lift COVID-19 border restrictions, including suspending the controversial ArriveCan app.
River Road arson charge withdrawn

A man charged with arson in connection with the River Road clubhouse fire has had the charge withdrawn.

Winnipeg

Police, experts sound alarm after another fatal drowning in Manitoba

The number of fatal drownings in Manitoba has police and experts issuing a reminder to Manitobans about how quickly fun in the water can turn tragic.
Winnipeg police arrest two women from Ontario in connection to grandparent scam

Winnipeg police have arrested and charged two women from Ontario in connection to grandparent scams in the city.
Manitoba beaches good despite algae blooms

Beach conditions are good across Manitoba this week, according to the Province.

Kitchener

'It’s such a relief': Brantford residents feeling safer after police arrest murder suspects
Kitchener man watches as car slams into his house

When Carmelo Mazza went to get his mail on Friday morning, he never imagined on his walk home he would witness a car crash into his home at the exact spot he typically sits.
Waterloo region candidates list sparse with registration deadline looming

The deadline for candidate registration is one week away, and still, several ridings in Waterloo region have wards with no candidates named.

Calgary

Calgary Farmers' Market opens new northwest location

Plans for the opening of a second Calgary Farmers' Market location were announced in 2018, but COVID-19 and supply chain issues pushed back the official opening roughly two years.
Expanded patios, street musicians replace vehicles in Inglewood on Sundays in August

Inglewood's main drag is going car-free on Sundays for the rest of August.
Police seek public assistance locating vehicle, suspect in Radisson Heights shooting

Calgary police seek public assistance to help them identify the owner of a truck they believe was involved in a Thursday shooting in Raddison Heights in southeast Calgary.

Saskatoon

'Spanking will leave marks': Manual used at Saskatoon school encouraged paddling

A training workbook allegedly used at a Saskatoon school targeted in a proposed class action lawsuit outlines a guiding philosophy which encouraged physical discipline.
Martensville childcare owner says children safety not at risk with expansion plans

The owners of a childcare facility just north of Saskatoon say they have measures in place to handle the high traffic for their new location.
Sask. expanding COVID-19 fourth vaccine dose eligibility to residents 18+

Saskatchewan is expanding COVID-19 vaccine fourth dose eligibility to residents 18 years and older.

Edmonton

'Communications failure': UCP minister tells reporters to stop asking about essay award

A UCP MLA shook her head in frustration and said "wow" while walking away from a microphone Friday, as the fallout continued over an "abhorrent" essay that her government awarded.
Local charities helping families get school supplies seeing 'unprecedented' demand

With the start of a new school year now weeks away, local charities say more people are turning to them to help provide school supplies than ever before.
Allegiances shift to Danielle Smith as deadline to register for UCP leadership vote looms

Seven candidates scrambled Friday to sign up last-minute memberships in Alberta's United Conservative Party leadership race while political observers say that without hard data on which contender has a leg up, follow the feet.

Vancouver

BREAKING
BREAKING | Union representing 33,000 B.C. government workers issues strike notice

A union representing tens of thousands of government workers handed the B.C. government 72 hours' strike notice Friday afternoon.
Criminality suspected in case of missing B.C. man who believed 'everyone is good people'

A man who believed strongly in the kindness of others has been missing for more than a year, and police believe something criminal is behind his disappearance.
Hunter fined for shooting deer out of season in residential neighbourhood: B.C. conservation officers

A Kelowna man has pleaded guilty to a pair of B.C. Wildlife Act offences related to the killing of a mule deer buck in a residential neighbourhood last year.

Regina

Sask. expanding COVID-19 fourth vaccine dose eligibility to residents 18+

Saskatchewan is expanding COVID-19 vaccine fourth dose eligibility to residents 18 years and older.
'Spanking will leave marks': Manual used at Saskatoon school encouraged paddling

A training workbook allegedly used at a Saskatoon school targeted in a proposed class action lawsuit outlines a guiding philosophy which encouraged physical discipline.
Regina man wins $100K on Western 649 extra

A Regina man is $100,000 richer after matching the winning extra number on his Western 649 lottery ticket.

These are the Ottawa Public Library's most requested books of 2021

These are the Ottawa Public Library's most requested books of 2021

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EXCLUSIVE | Woman who was stalked by police officer ex-boyfriend says justice system failed her

BREAKING | Union representing 33,000 B.C. government workers issues strike notice