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Running through middle age can keep brain healthy and neurons wired: study

Exercising as you age can help maintain memory and fight cognitive decline, according to a new study.

In this Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 file photo, a man jogs at Pier A Park in Hoboken, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Prediabetes: The younger you are, the higher the risk of dementia

People who develop prediabetes when they’re younger are likely to have a higher risk for dementia in later life, a new U.S. study has found.

GOP-controlled Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering suspension

Texas' Republican-led House of Representatives impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust, a sudden, historic rebuke of a GOP official who rose to be a star of the conservative legal movement despite years of scandal and alleged crimes.

Hamilton police ask residents to shelter after barricaded man involved in double homicide fires shots

Police in Hamilton, Ont. are dealing with a barricaded person who they say is involved in the deaths of two people.

White's putback as time expires lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals

Derrick White scored on a putback with 0.1 seconds left and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of the greatest comeback in NBA playoffs history, holding off the Miami Heat 104-103 on Saturday night to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference finals.

‘A crime of passion’: Bizarre B.C. bakery break-in caught on camera

The owner of a cake shop in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood braced for the worst when she found her store had been broken into Friday morning. But what she found captured by a security camera was a break-in beyond her wildest imagination.
Brazen shooting prompts Mounties to host public outreach event

Ten days after shots rang out at a busy Coquitlam shopping complex in broad daylight, Coquitlam RCMP held a public outreach event to address public concerns.
Several multiple sclerosis drugs covered by Pharmacare in every province except B.C.

Deborah Stefanek's doctor recommended she take a new medication called Kisempta to treat her relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. She was shocked to learn every province in Canada covers Kisempta under their Pharmacare plans except B.C.

Edmonton

Wildfire danger remains high in northern Alberta, but firefighters making progress

The number of wildfires burning in Alberta's protected forest areas has continued to drop.
'It was just adorable': Grade 1 students surprise departing firefighters with special goodbye gifts

An Edmonton Grade 1 class was at the Edmonton International Airport Saturday to give a crew of wildland firefighters handmade thank-you cards and wish them well on their way back to New Brunswick.
'More connected': Researchers looking at growing food under solar panels

Lawns, backyards and roofs could be used to produce both solar power and fresh vegetables, University of Alberta researchers say.

Toronto

Hamilton police ask residents to shelter after barricaded man involved in double homicide fires shots

Police in Hamilton, Ont. are dealing with a barricaded person who they say is involved in the deaths of two people.
Animal advocates call for alternatives to coyotes, foxes in Ontario dog training areas

Advocates are hoping the Ontario government will consider alternatives to the use of wild animals in off-leash dog areas for the purpose of tracking as officials push forward with a proposal to expand training areas in the province.
Here's what Toronto's mayoral candidates are promising

Here are the key promises and policies from the leading candidates in Toronto's race for mayor.

Calgary

Alberta NDP holds rally in Calgary, UCP talks about crime, mental health supports

Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley held a major rally in downtown Calgary Saturday morning, while her United Conservative rival had no public events planned this weekend after a final pitch to voters a day earlier.
Police seeking information regarding Friday night hit-and-run in northeast Calgary

Calgary police are investigating a hit-and-run in the northeast community of Renfrew.
Wildfire danger remains high in northern Alberta, but firefighters making progress

The number of wildfires burning in Alberta's protected forest areas has continued to drop.

Montreal

'Pay attention': Family of struck Montreal 10 year old pleads with motorists to drive safely

The family of a 10-year-old girl who was hit by a car almost two weeks ago is appealing drivers and pedestrians to be more careful on Montreal’s roads. Kyaa Guinto is still in a coma at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. “She’s slowly come out of the induced coma, she’s moving her hands, she was able to squeeze our hands, and we’re waiting patiently,” said her mother, Stephanie Ledesma.
Quebec trucker subdues runaway injured horse on Highway 40

Quebecers are used to congestion headaches on Highway 40, but Saturday’s hold-up was nothing if not out of the ordinary: a horse broke free from its transport container and ran free in the fast lane. Marco Lelievre, a trucker, stopped his vehicle while driving through Repentigny, Que. after he saw the runaway horse.
Meet Diandra D'Alessio, the Montrealer who won Jeopardy! Friday night

Who is Diandra D'Alessio? She's a Montrealer, a technical writer, a history lover -- and she's last night's Jeopardy winner. The self-proclaimed trivia buff made it out on top with $3,299 under her belt.

Atlantic

Wildfire near Goose Lake, N.S. burning out of control

A sizeable wildfire is burning out of control in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia.
N.B. premier calls for calm amid review of policy on sexual orientation in schools

New Brunswick's premier is calling for calm as the province launches a contentious review of a policy on sexual orientation in schools.
Man shot and killed by police in Dartmouth, HRP refer shooting to SiRT

A man is dead after being shot by police in Dartmouth during an incident Saturday morning.

Winnipeg

RCMP investigating possible drowning at Whiteshell Provincial Park

A Winnipeg boy may have drowned at Whiteshell Provincial Park, according to RCMP.
'Right tree, right place': The work Winnipeg is doing to restore its tree canopy

The City of Winnipeg’s annual push to restore its tree canopy is underway.
Five fire departments respond to Friday night scrapyard blaze

Firefighters in the RM of Springfield were busy Friday night, taking on a scrapyard fire involving molten metal into the early morning hours.

Kitchener

Three-vehicle crash in Wellington County leaves one dead

One person has died following a three vehicle crash on Highway 6 in Wellington County.
Man arrested for attempted murder, another seriously hurt in Kitchener shooting

The Waterloo Regional Police Service has arrested a man for attempted murder after a shooting in Kitchener left another man with serious injuries.
‘These issues are still here’: Advocates speak out following unhoused experience event in Victoria Park

A 24-hour camp out in Victoria Park, meant to highlight the homelessness crisis, has come to an end.

Regina

Thunderstorm brings heavy rain, hail, tornado warning to southern Sask.

Environment Canada issued several severe thunderstorm warnings for southern Saskatchewan, threatening hail, excessive rain and a potential tornado.
Construction worker killed in 'serious' accident at Regina International Airport

A construction worker is dead after a serious accident at Regina's International Airport.
Yorkton's Close Cuts 4 Cancer holds 26th annual head shave

Compared to years prior, Brayden Ottenbreit's Close Cuts 4 Cancer had a quiet year in 2023.

Barrie

All cats rescued, donations needed after fire at Oro-Medonte animal shelter

After a devastating fire at an Oro-Medonte animal shelter, all missing cats have been accounted for.
Ontario police reveal new development in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction investigation

Ontario Provincial Police arrested a fourth suspect in connection to the alleged kidnapping of Elnaz Hajtamiri, the Ontario woman who disappeared in January 2022.
4 people hospitalized trying to rescue cats in Oro-Medonte shelter fire

Several people have been hospitalized with smoke inhalation after trying to save multiple animals from a fire at a cat shelter on Shanty Bay Road in Oro-Medonte.

Saskatoon

'I don't think it's right': Sask. woman sentenced for aggravated assault on senior

A Prince Albert man said he can start moving on, now that the woman who attacked his 89-year-old father has been sentenced. He said because of the assault, he lost both his mother and father.
Saskatoon woman faces two charges of assault after double stabbing

Saskatoon police have charged a 28-year-old after two people were stabbed.
Why Saskatchewan has a publicly-funded Catholic school system

The Catholic school system in Saskatchewan has a long history and is ultimately protected by the province’s constitution. Something the courts have backed up.

Northern Ontario

Team Canada hockey players Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey engaged

Celebrated Team Canada hockey players Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey have announced their engagement.
Two ‘aggressive’ hitchhikers on Hwy. 17 charged

Ontario Provincial Police have charged two people following reports of hitchhikers displaying aggressive behaviour along the Highway 17 East corridor in Kenora.
Ontario community battles to keep emergency department from closing for good

A community in Ontario’s cottage country is facing the permanent closure of its local hospital's Emergency Room.