Life-sized driftwood sculpture exhibit to raise money for Vancouver Island wildlife centre

Some of the driftwood sculptures made by local artist Tanya Bub are shown. (BC SPCA)

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Johnston to launch foreign interference hearings in July, calls allegations of bias 'quite simply false'

Canada's special rapporteur on foreign interference David Johnston calls the allegations swirling around his objectivity 'quite simply false,' and said Tuesday he plans to push ahead with his work, launching public hearings next month

David Johnston, Independent Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference, appears as a witness at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Ford calls for ouster, Poilievre decries Liberal response to Bernardo prison transfer

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberals to keep "multiple murderers" in maximum-security prison, as fallout continues over the transfer of convicted killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security institution in Quebec.

Sex harassment case involving Trudeau Foundation should be heard in N.L., lawyer says

The lawyer representing a woman who alleges she was sexually harassed by a former Northwest Territories premier says her client would likely have to end her lawsuit if a judge determines the trial should be moved to Quebec.

Travellers from 13 more countries now eligible to visit Canada without a visa

Canada is expanding the list of countries whose residents are eligible to visit this country without a travel visa.

Canadian military joined recent U.S. forum on UFOs; Pentagon trying to identify 'metallic' orbs

The Canadian military has confirmed it participated in a May 2023 forum for Five Eyes intelligence partners that was held by the director of the Pentagon's UFO research program.

Conservative filibuster threatens potential citizenship for children born abroad

Andrea Fessler found out her third daughter didn't qualify for Canadian citizenship -- even though her two older daughters did -- when she arrived at the Canadian consulate in Hong Kong to register.

Rent across Canada climbs to 20 per cent above pandemic lows: report

Across Canada, the average price of rent climbed back up after pandemic lows, with the monthly rate new tenants face now 20 per cent higher than it was two years ago, according to just-released rental data.

Charges dropped against Alberta woman accused of mailing animals

Crown prosecutors say charges against an Alberta woman accused of mailing two puppies and a kitten have been dropped.

Internal docs suggest Trudeau wants China blocked from Pacific Rim trade deal

While the Liberals insist a Pacific Rim trade bloc should welcome any country that meets its standards, an internal document suggests Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants China kept out of the deal.

Vancouver

After-hours assault at Pitt Meadows school sends youth to hospital

One young person was taken to the hospital after being assaulted at a Pitt Meadows school on Saturday night, according to authorities.
Arrest made in arson that destroyed Kelowna convenience store, RCMP say

Mounties in Kelowna say they have made an arrest in connection to a suspicious fire that destroyed a convenience store in the city over the weekend.
Police seek help identifying Coquitlam dog park assault suspect

Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who allegedly assaulted a fellow dog walker in a Coquitlam park in April.

Edmonton

Charges dropped against Alberta woman accused of mailing animals

Crown prosecutors say charges against an Alberta woman accused of mailing two puppies and a kitten have been dropped.
Michael White, convicted of killing pregnant wife, gets full parole

An Edmonton man convicted of killing his pregnant wife and dumping her body in a ditch has been granted full parole.
Caught on camera: 2 try to steal ATM from northern Alberta bank

Mounties in the town of McLennan, Alta. are hoping members of the public can help them identify two men who tried to steal a bank machine from the local ATB Financial.

Toronto

3 people attacked by dog in Burlington, animal shot dead by police

A dog has been shot dead by police after three people were attacked in Burlington Tuesday afternoon, police say.
Smoke from Ontario, Quebec wildfires lingering in Toronto

The smell of smoke is in the air throughout the city of Toronto and could get worse before the week is over as wildfires continue to burn in Quebec and northern Ontario.
'It's conquering the mountain, and I think the mountain is us': 24 Ontario women set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Since August 2022, a group of 24 women has been training — rain, sleet or shine — for the trip of a lifetime.

Calgary

Serious 2-vehicle crash involving semi east of Calgary

Drivers are being asked to avoid the scene of a rural crash east of Calgary that sent at least two people to hospital.
Diamond Valley's Eau Claire Distillery winning awards for it's rye whisky

Eau Claire Distillery came up with a blended rye whisky a year ago and it's receiving global attention after winning a gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Charges dropped against Alberta woman accused of mailing animals

Crown prosecutors say charges against an Alberta woman accused of mailing two puppies and a kitten have been dropped.

Montreal

Quebec politicians pass bill that will give themselves a $30K raise

Quebec MNAs are about to get a significant pay raise. The National Assembly adopted Bill 24 on Tuesday afternoon, which will increase the politicians' base salaries by $30,000 per year.
'A situation that's unprecedented': Quebec confronted with more than 150 wildfires

As one Quebec city that had been threatened by wildfires lifted an evacuation order Tuesday, authorities turned their attention to communities in the northern and northwestern parts of the province where firefighters worked to beat back threats from out-of-control blazes.
Judge allows eviction of homeless encampment underneath Montreal highway

A Quebec judge has authorized the eviction of a homeless encampment underneath Montreal's Ville-Marie expressway to allow for repairs to the road to proceed after several delays.

Atlantic

Rain has helped Shelburne firefighting efforts, crews now hoping for a break in showers

Firefighters battling the 25,000-hectare Shelburne wildfire say the wet weather has helped crews directly attack the blaze, now they’re hoping for a break in the rain.
New N.S. Health website shares estimated ER wait times

A new website created by Nova Scotia’s health authority shares hourly estimated wait times for many emergency departments across the province.
Murphy’s Logic: Fox News should not be banned

Steve Murphy makes the case for keeping Fox News on Maritime screens.

Winnipeg

RCMP investigating abandoned home in connection with disappearance of woman in 2020

The search for a Manitoba woman reported missing three years ago has lead RCMP to an abandoned home in western Manitoba for an investigation.
'Something we need to prepare for': ECCC says warm summer expected in Winnipeg

The heat in the city of Winnipeg will moderate in the next few days, but Environment Canada says residents should expect a hot summer this year.
Manitoba Crown corporation explains departures of senior executives

Manitoba's Crown-owned vehicle insurance corporation is offering more details on its recent turmoil and cost overruns.

Kitchener

Wildfire smoke from Quebec, northern Ontario lingers in K-W

A haze is lingering in the air and there’s a faint smell of smoke in areas across southwestern Ontario as wildfires continue to burn in Quebec and northern Ontario.
Mosquito mayhem: Why the pests are so bad this year in Ontario

They buzz. They bite. They carry diseases that can be bad for your health. It seems there’s more mosquitos than ever this year – and people are noticing.
1 dead, 3 others transported to hospital after crash near Acton, Ont.

Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a 60-year-old SUV driver from Fergus has died in hospital following a collision involving two vehicles.

Regina

Regina city councillor's decision to 'reply all' could result in reprimand

Regina city council will have a decision on its hands Wednesday, about whether a reprimand is needed for Coun. Andrew Stevens after he disclosed a confidential report.
More than 60 per cent of Sask. income support calls ignored, auditors report reveals

Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Social Services had more than 60 per cent of the more than 255,000 calls to its SIS phone line go unanswered over a six-month period, the province’s auditor says in her 2023 report.
Yorkton library move halted, new locations being looked at as facility sale finalized at council

Over 50 people were packed into an un-air-conditioned council chamber in Yorkton on Monday, looking for more clarity on the future of the city’s public library.

Barrie

Multi-vehicle collision in Midland construction zone sends 4 to hospital

Provincial police are investigating a serious collision in Midland.
Air quality concerns mount as the smell of smoke fills the air in Simcoe County and Muskoka

Residents in Simcoe County and Muskoka are advised to be cautious as forest fires in Quebec impact the air quality, prompting a special statement from Environment Canada.
Barrie, Ont. man arrested in human trafficking investigation involving student

A Barrie man faces charges in connection with a human trafficking investigation where police believe there could be more victims.

Saskatoon

City emails reveal how a Saskatoon shelter was relocated and shed light on early concerns

While Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) publicly mulled moving its downtown emergency shelter to a location on 20th Street near the city's core, city documents reveal the wellness centre's present Fairhaven area location was heavily favoured early in the process.
'It was very, very scary for him': Sask. man says storm left significant damage to family farms

A farmer near the village of Goodsoil says wind storms that tore through northwestern Saskatchewan on Monday nearly sucked his father out of the house.
Saskatoon police say crash involving semi happened after driver drove through stop sign 'before it was safe'

A driver rushed through a stop sign Tuesday morning, leading to a three-vehicle crash involving a semi, according to police.

Northern Ontario

Emergency orders expanded in northeast Ont. due to forest fires

While firefighters get more forest fires under control in northern Ontario, travel restrictions declared under an emergency order are being expanded in several communities.
Northern Ont. teen, 13, facing new sexual assault charge, 10 total

A 13-year-old male from Elliot Lake in northern Ontario has been charged with sexual assault again, bringing the total to 10, after another survivor came forward.
3 people attacked by dog in Burlington, animal shot dead by police

A dog has been shot dead by police after three people were attacked in Burlington Tuesday afternoon, police say.

Life-sized driftwood sculpture exhibit to raise money for Vancouver Island wildlife centre

Life-sized driftwood sculpture exhibit to raise money for Vancouver Island wildlife centre

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