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Northern B.C., Alberta and all of Ontario under 'high' to 'extreme' wildfire risk: What to know

There's a heightened risk of wildfires across the country during what has been one of the earliest fire seasons on record. From British Columbia to Nova Scotia, here's where the risk is highest.

The Donnie Creek wildfire (G80280) burns in an area between Fort Nelson and Fort St. John, B.C. in this undated handout photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, BC Wildfire Service)

'Tragedies occur far too often': Canada Safety Council shares swimming safety tips

With the summer swimming season fast approaching, the Canada Safety Council is reminding people to be careful and take measures to prevent drowning, especially after three children died just days apart.

Provinces must seek anti-smoking measures in Big Tobacco settlement: health groups

Three national health organizations want Canada's premiers to push for initiatives to reduce smoking during settlement negotiations with major tobacco companies, years after provinces sued to recoup health-care costs.

WATCH

WATCH | Dashcam video shows out-of-control Nova Scotia wildfire

Dashcam footage shows the extent of the Tantallon wildfire as it raged in Hammonds Plains, N.S.

Body of 12-year-old Winnipeg boy who fell into Sturgeon Falls found

The body of a 12-year-old boy from Winnipeg who fell into Sturgeon Falls on Saturday has been found.

Giraffe at Calgary zoo died from a broken neck, investigation reveals

Officials with the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo have released more information about the death of Emara, a 12-year-old Masai giraffe, earlier this month.

Halifax-area wildfire still out of control, 'many' structures destroyed

Officials say a wildfire that began in the Upper Tantallon, N.S., area Sunday afternoon is ongoing and still not under control.

OBITUARY

OBITUARY | Quebec actor Michel Cote, known for film and theatre roles, dead at 72

Quebec actor Michel Cote, who captivated audiences with his roles in the theatre piece 'Broue' and films such as 'Cruising Bar' and C.R.A.Z.Y.,' has died at 72.

Albertans head to polls in what's expected to be very close election between UCP, NDP

In Alberta today, the United Conservative Party is looking to win a second consecutive majority government while the NDP is fighting to regain the office it lost in 2019.

Atlantic

Halifax-area wildfire still out of control, 'many' structures destroyed

Officials say a wildfire that began in the Upper Tantallon, N.S., area Sunday afternoon is ongoing and still not under control.
Shelburne County wildfire out of control, about 1,500 evacuated

Roughly 450 homes have been evacuated in Shelburne County as a wildfire burns out of control over thousands of hectares.
400 homes evacuated, one destroyed by forest fires in southwestern New Brunswick

About 400 homes in southwestern New Brunswick have been evacuated because of forest fires that began Sunday after an all-terrain vehicle that burst into flames.

Toronto

More than half of GTA condo investors losing money on properties: report

A new report says for the first time ever, more than half of newly-completed condo investors in the Greater Toronto Area were losing money on their rental properties last year — and its authors expect the trend to persist.
Engaged couple shot dead fleeing landlord after house dispute near Hamilton, Ont., police say

A 'truly innocent' engaged couple was shot dead while attempting to flee their attacker outside their home after a landlord-tenant dispute escalated on Saturday night, according to police.
Motorcyclist struck and killed by driver making left-turn in Scarborough: police

Toronto police continue to investigate a crash in Scarborough Sunday afternoon that left a motorcyclist dead.

Montreal

Launch of Francization Quebec: a new portal for anyone who wants to learn French

As of June 1, anyone wishing to learn or improve their command of the French language will have to register via the Francisation Quebec portal, the government's new single point of service for coordinating all French language learning services.
Montreal creates working group to push forward on plans for Hippodrome site

The City of Montreal has begun the latest chapter in plans for the abandoned Blue Bonnets/Hippodrome racetrack. On Monday, the province and municipality announced a working group to begin creating what it envisions as the city's 'next great district of the future.'
Quebec announces a further $5.7 million to combat gun violence and organized crime

Quebec is allocating $5.7 million to intensify police presence in "strategic locations" in the Montreal region. Public Security Minister Francois Bonnardel made the announcement on Monday at the Quebec provincial police (SQ) headquarters in Montreal.

Northern Ontario

Driver in critical condition after hitting moose on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury

One person is in critical condition after hitting a moose on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury on Friday night, police say.
Sudbury police say missing woman found in good health

A missing Sudbury woman has been found in good health after a massive search in the Valley East area last week, police say.
North Bay man charged, swung metal object at family on waterfront

A 37-year-old North Bay man is facing several charges after allegedly stealing from a local business Sunday and then causing a disturbance at the waterfront hours later, police say.

London

OPP investigating double fatal crash involving school bus

Two people are now confirmed dead following a crash north of Woodstock.
BREAKING
BREAKING | Auto parts factory notified of closure

Unifor says it has been informed by Wescast Industries that the company intends to close its foundry in Wingham, potentially putting more than 250 people out of work.
'Disturbance' in downtown core yields loaded firearm: London police

A 19-year-old man is facing a slew of criminal charges after he was allegedly in possession of a loaded firearm and involved in a disturbance in the downtown core over the weekend.

Winnipeg

Body of 12-year-old Winnipeg boy who fell into Sturgeon Falls found

The body of a 12-year-old boy from Winnipeg who fell into Sturgeon Falls on Saturday has been found.
Winnipeg forecasting $27 million deficit

The City of Winnipeg’s rainy day fund could be running dry.
'We are not filling a dumpster in 24 hours': The illegal dumping problem in Point Douglas

Residents in Point Douglas say their area has become a dumping ground for the rest of the city's unwanted garbage, and want more done to get rid of the piles of trash accumulating in the central-Winnipeg neighbourhood.

Kitchener

Two drivers killed in Oxford County crash

A double fatal crash has shut down a rural road in Oxford County.
House hit with gunfire in Brantford, shell casings found: police

Brantford police are looking into reports of shots fired after a home was allegedly hit with gunfire.
Guelph police looking for driver in stolen truck after 3 hit and runs

Guelph police say they’re looking for the driver of a white Chevrolet pickup that was involved in three hit and runs on Friday evening.

Calgary

2 people killed in officer-involved shooting on Memorial Drive

Calgary police have closed Memorial Drive in both directions between Edmonton Trail and St. George's Drive N.E. after shooting two suspects.
Battleground: An election expected to be won or lost in Calgary

With voters set to cast their ballot in this election campaign, polls and political watchers have said Calgary is where the election will either be won or lost for Alberta’s next government.
Calgary in the spotlight as Albertans head to the polls

Alberta electors who have yet to cast their ballots will head to the polls on Monday following a gruelling and contentious campaign trail from both the United Conservative Party and the Alberta NDP.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon apartment fire that left 26 homeless may have been arson, investigator says

Twenty-six people have been rehoused to a local hotel after a suspicious fire that forced an entire four-storey west side apartment building to evacuate on Sunday night.
12-metre high flames to greet Saskatoon Circle Drive commuters Tuesday morning

Drivers on Circle Drive South may see a flame over 12 metres high emanating from SaskEnergy infrastructure on Tuesday morning, but the provincial Crown says it’s all part of the plan.
Embattled Saskatoon Lighthouse offered break on property taxes — for now

On Wednesday, Saskatoon city councillors will decide whether to extend the property tax abatement for the Lighthouse Supported Living Inc.

Edmonton

Albertans head to polls in what's expected to be very close election between UCP, NDP

In Alberta today, the United Conservative Party is looking to win a second consecutive majority government while the NDP is fighting to regain the office it lost in 2019.
Some of the memorable comments made during Alberta election campaign

Candidates for both the United Conservative Party and New Democrats have been campaigning over the last four weeks for their party to form the next Alberta government. Here are some memorable quotes from the campaign.
Calgary in the spotlight as Albertans head to the polls

Alberta electors who have yet to cast their ballots will head to the polls on Monday following a gruelling and contentious campaign trail from both the United Conservative Party and the Alberta NDP.

Vancouver

BREAKING
BREAKING | Man accused of mass stabbing in North Vancouver, B.C., pleads guilty to all charges

Yannick Bandaogo, the man accused of a March 2021 stabbing spree in North Vancouver that killed one and injured six, has pleaded guilty to all the charges he faced.
'Why would you do that to a dog?' Man allegedly threw fiery gas canister at group of homeless people and their pet

A security camera captured the moment a man allegedly lit a canister of gasoline on fire before throwing it at a group of homeless people and their dog in Maple Ridge on Friday.
Uber launching in Victoria and Kelowna next week

After years of trying to break into the market, popular ride-hailing app Uber is set to launch in Victoria and Kelowna in early June.

Regina

Weekend tornado near Regina confirmed as first in Canada of 2023

The first twister of 2023 in the country touched down near Regina over the weekend, according to an analysis from the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP).
Intense thunderstorm leads to flooded streets in Regina

A ferocious thunderstorm that pelted Regina with heavy rain, hail and a tornado led to traffic hold ups and business closures across the city.
'It was shocking': Car fire in downtown Strasbourg causes surprise for residents

Residents in Strasbourg were in for an odd and dangerous surprise over the weekend, as a vehicle burst into flames on the town's main street.

These are the top 10 intersections for red light camera tickets in Ottawa

These are the top 10 intersections for red light camera tickets in Ottawa

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WATCH | Dashcam video shows out-of-control Nova Scotia wildfire

OBITUARY | Quebec actor Michel Cote, known for film and theatre roles, dead at 72

BREAKING | Auto parts factory notified of closure

BREAKING | Man accused of mass stabbing in North Vancouver, B.C., pleads guilty to all charges