Mounties report dramatic spike in catalytic converter thefts near Oceanside, B.C.

Catalytic converters, which regulate vehicle exhaust emissions, contain precious metals like platinum, rhodium and palladium. (RCMP)

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More than 10,000 Canadians received a medically-assisted death in 2021: report

More Canadians are ending their lives with a medically-assisted death, says the third federal annual report on medical assistance in dying (MAID). Data shows that 10,064 people died in 2021 with medical aid, an increase of 32 per cent over 2020.

A hospital patient is seen in this file photo. (Pexels)

Author Salman Rushdie on ventilator after stabbing, may lose an eye

\Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized Saturday after suffering serious injuries in a stabbing attack, which was met with shock and outrage from much of the world, along with tributes and praise for the award-winning author who for more than 30 years has faced death threats for his novel 'The Satanic Verses.'

Anne Heche legally dead, remains on life support for donor evaluation

Anne Heche remains on life support and under evaluation for organ donation after a car crash that led to her brain death, a representative for the actor said Friday.

FBI seized 'top secret' documents from Trump home

The FBI recovered documents that were labelled 'top secret' from former U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to court papers released Friday after a federal judge unsealed the warrant that authorized the unprecedented search this week.

Hundreds of animals in SPCA's care as adoptions slow down for 1st time since pandemic began

With pet adoptions slowing down for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the B.C. SPCA says it has hundreds of animals in its care.
'A dream come true': B.C. team to represent Canada at Little League World Series

A team from British Columbia will be representing Canada at the Little League World Series this year.
Excitement in B.C. Indigenous communities as salmon get past Fraser River slide zone

Thousands of migrating sockeye and chinook salmon appear to be making it through a massive slide area on the Fraser River on their way to spawn in central British Columbia.

Edmonton

'Communications failure': UCP minister tells reporters to stop asking about essay award

A UCP MLA shook her head in frustration and said "wow" while walking away from a microphone Friday, as the fallout continued over an "abhorrent" essay that her government awarded.
Local charities helping families get school supplies seeing 'unprecedented' demand

With the start of a new school year now weeks away, local charities say more people are turning to them to help provide school supplies than ever before.
Allegiances shift to Danielle Smith as deadline to register for UCP leadership vote looms

Seven candidates scrambled Friday to sign up last-minute memberships in Alberta's United Conservative Party leadership race while political observers say that without hard data on which contender has a leg up, follow the feet.

Toronto

Peel police arrest 24 people, dismantle crime group connected to ‘violent criminal acts’ in GTA

Twenty-four people have been arrested in connection with a crime group allegedly responsible for tractor-trailer cargo thefts and other violent criminal acts throughout the Greater Toronto Area, Peel Regional Police say.
Slow progress in Ontario autism program rollout; officials insist they’re on target

Ontario has enrolled 888 children with autism in core therapies -- adding just 30 to the government's revamped program since April -- but insists it will meet its goal of enrolling 8,000 kids by the end of the fall.
Passengers tackle Canadian man after he became violent, tried to open plane doors mid-flight

A plane bound for Toronto has been forced to divert to Iceland after a Canadian man allegedly became violent and tried to open the aircraft door mid-air.

Calgary

1 dead following crash in southwest Calgary

Officials say a driver has died after a serious crash early Saturday morning in southwest Calgary.
Calgary police, humane society seize 42 animals in northeast Calgary

Police and the Calgary Humane Society have launched a joint investigation after seizing 42 animals from a northeast Calgary property Friday morning.
Small wildfire burning near Banff's east gates

A small wildfire was burning Friday night around 8:30 p.m., according to the national park's Twitter feed.

Montreal

Judge suspends two articles of Quebec's Bill 96 regarding legal translations

A group challenging Quebec's new language law logged a first legal victory against the legislation on Friday, as a judge temporarily suspended a provision requiring English court documents to be translated into French.
Cuttlefish ink could reduce environmental cost of electronic conductor construction, Montreal researchers say

Montreal researchers are trying to reduce the environmental cost of electronic components, thanks to cuttlefish ink. The materials from the cuttlefish could be used to print melanin, which is used as an electrical conductor.
Laval boxer David Lemieux announces his retirement from the ring

Laval boxer David Lemieux is retiring from competition, Eye of the Tiger Management announced Saturday.

Atlantic

Halifax's Meagher Park, used as encampment by homeless, cleared out and fenced off

Halifax police say a city park that has been used as an encampment for homeless people has been cleared out and fenced off.
Confirmed case of Monkeypox in New Brunswick

The provincial government’s Department of Health confirmed the case in a news release Friday evening.
State of emergency to lift in Newfoundland as forest fire situation improves

Newfoundland and Labrador officials say the state of emergency called last weekend because of raging wildfires in the centre of the province will end on Saturday.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg police arrest two women from Ontario in connection to grandparent scam

Winnipeg police have arrested and charged two women from Ontario in connection to grandparent scams in the city.
Police, experts sound alarm after another fatal drowning in Manitoba

The number of fatal drownings in Manitoba has police and experts issuing a reminder to Manitobans about how quickly fun in the water can turn tragic.
'I hope that we made this day very special': German memorial honours lost war bomber crew

Families of the crew of a Second World War bomber shot down over Germany in 1945 are finally getting closure for their long-lost loved ones after a local man with a passion for archeology created a memorial in their honour.

Kitchener

'It’s such a relief': Brantford residents feeling safer after police arrest murder suspects
Kitchener man watches as car slams into his house

When Carmelo Mazza went to get his mail on Friday morning, he never imagined on his walk home he would witness a car crash into his home at the exact spot he typically sits.
Waterloo region candidates list sparse with registration deadline looming

The deadline for candidate registration is one week away, and still, several ridings in Waterloo region have wards with no candidates named.

Regina

Sask. expanding COVID-19 fourth vaccine dose eligibility to residents 18+

Saskatchewan is expanding COVID-19 vaccine fourth dose eligibility to residents 18 years and older.
'Spanking will leave marks': Manual used at Saskatoon school encouraged paddling

A training workbook allegedly used at a Saskatoon school targeted in a proposed class action lawsuit outlines a guiding philosophy which encouraged physical discipline.
Regina man wins $100K on Western 649 extra

A Regina man is $100,000 richer after matching the winning extra number on his Western 649 lottery ticket.

Barrie

Early morning collision kills wrong-way driver on Highway 400

OPP in Tay Township are investigating an early morning fatal collision on Highway 400.
Family pleads for the return of belongings taken from young daughter's grave

A family is sharing their heartache in the hope of finding lost items taken from the gravesite of their young daughter.
Residents at Angus seniors complex wonder why elevator took 2 months to fix

A broken elevator at an Angus seniors complex is finally back up and running, but residents are asking why it took so long to fix.

Saskatoon

'Spanking will leave marks': Manual used at Saskatoon school encouraged paddling

A training workbook allegedly used at a Saskatoon school targeted in a proposed class action lawsuit outlines a guiding philosophy which encouraged physical discipline.
Sask. expanding COVID-19 fourth vaccine dose eligibility to residents 18+

Saskatchewan is expanding COVID-19 vaccine fourth dose eligibility to residents 18 years and older.
Police seek information following Saskatoon EX bear spray attack

Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) was called after a man allegedly sprayed bear spray on a group of people near the Saskatoon EX.

Northern Ontario

Sudbury Spartans host semi-finals against GTA All-Stars

The Sudbury Spartans host the GTA All-Stars Saturday, Aug. 13, as the Northern Football Conference semi-finals kick off.
Canadian who sold his possessions, used up his savings to deliver aid in Ukraine makes a plea for help

Canadian Adam Oake is among volunteers delivering aid to civilians in Ukraine, but he says donations are drying up and he's issuing a plea for help.
Northern Ontario porch pirate steals grocery delivery from family in quarantine

In the age of doorstep deliveries, porch pirates who steal items from front doors have become common, but one North Bay mom says she was scared by a recent encounter with one.