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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.

Abortion-rights and anti-abortion demonstrators gather outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

'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.'

Roe v. Wade abortion ruling raising alarms among Canadian advocates

Canadian advocates are cautioning against complacency regarding abortions protections in place in Canada, after the U.S. Supreme court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday.

Roe v. Wade: These U.S. states are likely to ban abortion

With the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to end constitutional protections for abortion, 26 states are likely to ban abortions; 13 of which are expected to enact bans against the medical procedure immediately.

'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.

Two dead, 14 wounded in Norway nightclub shooting, police say

Two people were killed and 14 wounded on Saturday in a shooting at a nightclub and in nearby streets in Norway's capital Oslo, Norwegian police said.

Mummified baby woolly mammoth discovered in Yukon 'most complete' find in North America: officials

Miners working in a gold field in Yukon have uncovered what is being called the 'most complete' mummified woolly mammoth found to date in North America, officials announced on Friday.

'So scary': Flying shovel misses Mississauga driver by just centimetres

An Ontario driver is speaking out after a shovel struck her windshield while she was driving on the highway.

This is who's in and who's out of Doug Ford's cabinet

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled his cabinet for the 43rd Parliament and there are some big changes to the front bench.

Atlantic

Amber Alert issued for missing 15-year-old from Glace Bay, N.S.

An Amber Alert has been issued by Cape Breton Regional Police for a missing teenager.
'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

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.”
Newly appointed Toronto councillor resigns after controversial social media posts resurfaced

A newly installed Toronto councillor has resigned after her old social media posts, which appear to show homophobic content, were unearthed hours following her appointment.
This is who's in and who's out of Doug Ford's cabinet

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled his cabinet for the 43rd Parliament and there are some big changes to the front bench.

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.'
Quebec's St-Jean Baptiste Day celebrations return after pandemic hiatus

Quebec residents will be celebrating the provincial St-Jean Baptiste Day in-person today for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic forced organizers to cancel most festivities over the past two years.

Northern Ontario

St. Jean Baptiste Day kicks off with a Franco-Ontarian flag raising in Greater Sudbury

June 24 is St. Jean Baptiste Day, a day when francophone culture and history is celebrated.
Glencore Onaping Depth project to rely on electric vehicles

Work is progressing on Glencore's Onaping Depth Project, a new ore body deep underground that will replace two other mines coming to the end of production.
Sault Canal Visitor Centre opens

A new visitor centre at the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site is officially open.

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.
London man guilty of defrauding Canada Post more than $200K

A London courtroom heard how a 59-year-old man planned and schemed to defraud Canada Post over a three year period, and now a guilty verdict has been levelled.

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.
'Anomalies' on site of Regina General Hospital parking lot identified as debris, building materials

Planning for the new General Hospital Parkade project is continuing, after no historical burials were found following investigation into anomalies identified by ground penetrating radar.