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Some emergency rooms across Canada shutting down amid staff shortages

Hospitals overwhelmed by the pandemic’s onslaught are still facing a number of challenges, causing unprecedented wait times in emergency rooms across the country.

Emergency rooms across Quebec are overcrowded as staff take advantage of the opportunity to take much need vacations.

'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.

Gunmen killed in Saanich bank shootout identified as twin brothers

Twin brothers in their early 20s were responsible for the shooting that injured numerous police officers at a bank in Saanich, B.C., earlier this week, RCMP alleged Saturday.

TD 'significantly' downgrades home sale, price forecasts

A new report from TD says Canadian home sales could fall by nearly one-quarter on average this year and remain low into 2023.

Russia claims capture of pivotal city in eastern Ukraine

Russia's defence minister said Russian forces took control Sunday of the last major Ukrainian-held city in Ukraine's Luhansk province, bringing Moscow closer to its stated goal of seizing all of Ukraine's Donbas region.

Calgary's new 'Museum of Failure' aims to spark creativity

It's been said no one's success is complete without failure, but a new international exhibit in Calgary is proving that even some of the most talented innovators had some of the worst ideas for consumers.

'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.

Heavy rains, floods prompt evacuations of Sydney suburbs

Thousands of residents in Sydney suburbs were told to evacuate their homes on Sunday after heavy rains caused floodwaters to rise and rivers to overflow in what authorities called life-threatening emergencies.

Importing dogs from more than 100 countries to be banned in Canada

Animal rescue groups are criticizing a new policy by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that will ban the import of dogs from more than 100 countries.

Atlantic

Some emergency rooms across Canada shutting down amid staff shortages

Hospitals overwhelmed by the pandemic’s onslaught are still facing a number of challenges, causing unprecedented wait times in emergency rooms across the country.
N.S. man charged after allegedly ramming RCMP vehicle, fleeing the scene: police

A 32-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly drove into an RCMP vehicle before fleeing from police.
N.B. woman facing impaired driving charge after SUV collides with RCMP vehicle

A 50-year-old New Brunswick woman is facing an impaired driving charge following a head-on collision with a fully marked RCMP vehicle in the village of Tracadie.

Toronto

'We just don’t have clear information': Nearly 250 GTA child care centres have applied for $10 a day program

Nearly 250 child care centres have signalled their intent to opt into the federal government’s $10 a day program since applications opened across most of the Greater Toronto Area last week but hundreds of others remain on the sidelines.
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.
This man arrived from Calgary 16 days ago. He is still looking for his bags at Toronto Pearson airport

As unclaimed luggage continue to pile up at Pearson International Airport, one local resident has been looking for his bags for 16 days after arriving in Toronto.

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.
2 men are in hospital after separate shootings in Montreal

Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating two separate events where gunshots were fired at men overnight.
Hit-and-run driver runs red light, crashes into car that strikes elderly pedestrian

The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) is actively searching for a suspect involved in a hit and run accident that occurred Saturday night in Drummondville.

Northern Ontario

Explore nature to learn about the Seven Grandfather Teachings

A unique scavenger hunt in Sudbury aims to get people out exploring nature and enjoying the outdoors. The event includes an educational element about Indigenous traditions and teachings, in particular the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
Emergency service calls up 25 per cent in Muskoka

Paramedics anticipate a 25 per cent increase in calls after a noticeable spike over the last few months.
Disabled athlete attempting to cross Lake Superior

A Toronto man is getting set to become the first disabled athlete to cross Lake Superior on a paddleboard. Mike Shoreman, who made a stop in Sault Ste. Marie Friday, has already crossed Lake Erie, and most recently crossed Lake Huron. He is raising money for youth mental wellness.

London

'Boom, boom, boom': London police and fire investigating suspicious car fire in parking garage

Heavy smoke and loud explosions woke up a number of residents in a high-rise apartment Saturday morning on Capulet Lane in London, Ont. when a fire broke out in the parking garage next to their building.
Some emergency rooms across Canada shutting down amid staff shortages

Hospitals overwhelmed by the pandemic’s onslaught are still facing a number of challenges, causing unprecedented wait times in emergency rooms across the country.
Canada Day long weekend to end with plenty of sunshine in London

The first two days of the Canada Day long weekend boasted plenty of sunshine and heat, and Londoners will be treated to more idyllic weather to wrap up the long weekend.

Winnipeg

Shamattawa man recovering after officer-involved shooting

A man from Shamattawa First Nation is being treated for serious injuries after an RCMP officer-involved shooting Saturday afternoon.
'I'm really angry': Staff shortages temporarily closing some rural Manitoba emergency rooms

Longstanding staff shortages in rural emergency rooms are continuing to create problems, with some being forced to close or cut their hours.
Man stabbed, other sprayed with bear mace at The Forks

Winnipeg police confirmed that one man was stabbed and another was sprayed with bear mace during an incident at The Forks on Friday night.

Kitchener

'Suddenly just explosions': Man arrested for setting off fireworks on Waterloo road

A man is facing charges after he set off fireworks early Saturday morning in Waterloo. "He was holding the fireworks in his hand and then projecting them at businesses and pedestrians," said police.
Demolition Derby draws a big crowd in Burford

Hundreds of drivers are hoping to crash their way to the top prize at the Billy Bash Demolition Derby in Burford this weekend.
Tre Ford, former UW football star, makes first career CFL start with the Edmonton Elks

Tre Ford, the former University of Waterloo football star, made history at the Edmonton Elks game on Friday night.

Calgary

Man in custody after firefighter dragged on fleeing vehicle

Calgary police have a man in custody after a Calgary Fire member was hurt by a stolen vehicle Saturday afternoon.
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.
Man hospitalized after fall down Elbow River embankment

A man is recovering in hospital after falling down a steep embankment in the city's southwest Saturday afternoon.

Saskatoon

Performers excited to be back at Saskatchewan Jazz Festival

After two years without a full-scale event, the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is officially underway and artists are looking forward to performing live again.
Performance at Regina Farmers' Market highlights human animal relationships

The Regina Farmers’ Market at Victoria Square had an atmosphere like no other Saturday morning with folk music blaring from the main stage.
Don’t let summer fun leave you in debt, financial expert says

As Canadians are feeling the urge to spend on summer fun, one financial advisor recommends being realistic and cautious this year.

Edmonton

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.
Missing Edmonton teen found safe in Oregon, U.S. man facing charges

A 13-year-old girl from Edmonton who had been missing for more than a week was safely located in Oregon, where a man, 41, is in police custody and facing charges.
Police identify Saanich, B.C., gunmen as 22-year-old twin brothers

Mounties on Vancouver Island have publicly identified the two gunmen killed during a shootout with police at a bank in Saanich on Tuesday as 22-year-old twin brothers Mathew and Isaac Auchterlonie.

Vancouver

BC Housing 'looking into' whether residential cooling systems disabled

The provincial housing agency is keeping tight-lipped in the wake of troubling questions around whether some of the most vulnerable people in British Columbia are unauthorized to use cooling systems already installed in their homes.
Ban on dogs coming into Canada due to rabies concerns sparks debate

Some animal rescue groups fear countless dogs will die of starvation or be killed if they are not allowed entry into Canada as a result of a recently announced policy.
Saanich, B.C., gunman's Instagram account featured rifles, anti-government hashtags

An Instagram account belonging to one of the two gunmen killed in a shootout at a bank in Saanich, B.C., this week paints a picture of a young man who believed gun ownership was a necessary response to government "tyranny."

Regina

Performance at Regina Farmers' Market highlights human animal relationships

The Regina Farmers’ Market at Victoria Square had an atmosphere like no other Saturday morning with folk music blaring from the main stage.
Police identify Saanich, B.C., gunmen as 22-year-old twin brothers

Mounties on Vancouver Island have publicly identified the two gunmen killed during a shootout with police at a bank in Saanich on Tuesday as 22-year-old twin brothers Mathew and Isaac Auchterlonie.
Performers excited to be back at Saskatchewan Jazz Festival

After two years without a full-scale event, the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is officially underway and artists are looking forward to performing live again.