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BREAKING | Actor, singer Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73

Singer and actor Olivia Newton-John, who was best known for playing Sandy in the film 'Grease,' has died at the age of 73, according to her husband.

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 file photo, Olivia Newton-John performs during the Vina del Mar International Song Festival at the Quinta Vergara in Vina del Mar, Chile. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix, File)

RCMP has been using spyware tools for years and in more cases than previously reported, MPs told

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and senior RCMP officers are defending the national police force's years-long and previously undisclosed use of spyware—capable of remotely accessing cell phone and computer microphones, cameras and other data—as part of dozens of major investigations.

Saskatoon woman who had been reported missing faces charges in U.S., Canada

Saskatoon police say a woman who had been reported missing is facing charges in the United States related to unauthorized use of identification and in Canada related to parental abduction and public mischief.

Bill Graham, former interim Liberal leader, dies at 83

Bill Graham, who served as foreign affairs minister when Canada decided against joining the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, has died at the age of 83.

State of Ontario's health-care system not unprecedented, health minister says

Ontario's health minister said Monday that six hospitals had to close departments -- including ERs -- over the weekend, but argued that the situation wasn't unprecedented.

$1.4B in uncashed cheques sitting in CRA's coffers -- how to check if you're owed money

The Canada Revenue Agency says it will be sending e-notifications about uncashed cheques to 25,000 Canadians this month.

'Your Danny, your John': Condolences pour in for Olivia Newton-John

Actors, musicians, politicians and fans are reacting to the news of Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Olivia Newton-John's passing at 73.

Liberals planning temporary solution to dental care promise: CP sources

Sources close to the government's proposed $5.3 billion dental care program say the Liberals are planning a temporary solution that involves giving money directly to patients in order to keep their promise to the NDP while they work on a more permanent answer.

Suspect already in handcuffs allegedly steals Toronto police SUV with two dogs inside

A suspect already in handcuffs has allegedly managed to overpower a Toronto police officer and steal their SUV, sending police on a wild early morning chase.

Atlantic

Community cut off by Newfoundland forest fires running out of food, says deputy mayor

The deputy mayor of a southern Newfoundland town says his community is running out of food as it remains cut off from the rest of the island due to the worst forest fires the province has seen in more than 60 years.
Halifax cancels 75 bus trips, transit union says staff shortages will get worse

Halifax has cancelled 75 bus trips due to a lack of transit staff, and the union representing the drivers says staffing levels will likely get worse before they get better.
Kalin's Call: Summer soak, rain alerts for parts of Maritimes

A weather front sprawling out of Ontario and Quebec is leading a low pressure system across the Maritimes Monday through Tuesday. Rain, drizzle and fog are expected in the region with some areas experiencing heavy rain for a period of time.

Montreal

Quebec chief coroner orders public inquiry into Abdulla Shaikh, suspected of killing three at random

Quebec's chief coroner has ordered a public inquiry into the death of 26-year-old Abdulla Shaikh, who is suspected of killing the three men at random last week.
Pride parade cancellation could hurt Montreal's reputation, professor says

One day after Montreal Pride abruptly cancelled the parade just hours before it was set to begin, organizers didn't have much to say about how poorly they managed the festival's marquee event. And now there are concerns about how the embarrassing mistake could hurt the city's reputation.
Man found dead in bin during Montreal east-end recycling collection

Montreal police are investigating the suspicious death of a man whose body was found in a bin during recycling collection in the city's Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood Monday morning.

Ottawa

Lack of compensation for cancelled flights adding to travellers' frustration

The travel chaos at airports is more than just flight delays and cancellations. Now passengers are getting rejected by Air Canada for compensation.
Full Ottawa LRT line to be closed early 10 days this month for track maintenance

Ottawa's Confederation Line LRT will be closing early on a total of 10 days this month as crews perform maintenance on the tracks, with reduced service planned on parts of the line for two other nights.
Bus trip cancellations expected to continue this week, OC Transpo warns

OC Transpo is advising customers to prepare for more bus trip cancellations today and this week, as the transit service deals with a staffing shortage caused by summer vacations and sick leave absences.

Toronto

Ontario hospitals plan to uphold COVID-19 vaccine policies amid 'crisis' staffing shortages

Ontario hospitals are upholding their mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies for employees as staff shortages mount to a 'crisis' with more emergency departments temporarily closing over the weekend.
State of Ontario's health-care system not unprecedented, health minister says

Ontario's health minister said Monday that six hospitals had to close departments -- including ERs -- over the weekend, but argued that the situation wasn't unprecedented.
Two workers remain trapped after trench collapses at Ajax, Ont. construction site

Four workers have been injured in a trench collapse at a construction site in Ajax.

Kitchener

Some new student housing in Waterloo might not be ready in time for start of school year

Student housing is hard to come by in Waterloo and new spots are constantly being built to address the need, but it appears some new housing might not be ready in time for the start of the school year.
Brantford police looking for two suspects who escaped from police during chase

Brantford Police have issued an arrest warrant for a man and are asking the public for help identifying a second man following a police chase which resulted in multiple collisions and the two suspects evading arrest.
Optional masking set for Waterloo regional students next semester

For the first full term since the onset of the pandemic students in Ontario schools will not be required to wear a face covering for the fall semester.

London

London business owner in a coma, intensive care after falling off bicycle

Ali Azizi, owner of Smiley's Pizzeria, is in a coma after falling off his bike this past weekend in the city’s north end.
BREAKING
BREAKING | Actor, singer Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73

Singer and actor Olivia Newton-John, who was best known for playing Sandy in the film 'Grease,' has died at the age of 73, according to her husband.
Stephen Orser seeks political comeback in Ward 4

A former municipal politician will — once again — try to regain the seat he held at London City Hall.

Northern Ontario

One person killed Monday in head-on collision on Hwy. 69

A southern Ontario man was killed early Monday morning in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer on Highway 69 near Parry Sound.
Timmins police say girl, 14, was swarmed, beaten and robbed by five other teens

Police in Timmins say a 14-year-old girl was injured Aug. 5 when she was surrounded and assaulted by five other teens in a school parking lot.
BREAKING
BREAKING | Actor, singer Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73

Singer and actor Olivia Newton-John, who was best known for playing Sandy in the film 'Grease,' has died at the age of 73, according to her husband.

Windsor

Windsor police seek four suspects after assault on Glengary Avenue

Windsor police are looking for four suspects after an assault on Glengarry Avenue.
Masks still recommended indoors in Windsor-Essex despite provincial direction

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is still recommending the use of face masks indoors when physical distancing can’t be maintained.
BREAKING
BREAKING | Actor, singer Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73

Singer and actor Olivia Newton-John, who was best known for playing Sandy in the film 'Grease,' has died at the age of 73, according to her husband.

Calgary

Calgary man charged with murdering roommate after dispute: police

Calgary police have laid charges in a brutal assault last month that resulted in a man's death, saying the victim and the accused were roommates.
Police lay 33 charges against two people for alleged drugs and firearm offenses

A Calgary man and woman face 33 charges for alleged drug possession in addition to alleged firearm possession that police say was for the purpose of trafficking drugs.
Municipal Complex reopens downtown after fires

Calgary's Municipal Complex reopened to the public Monday.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon mother who disappeared with son faces charges in U.S., Canada

A Saskatoon woman will face charges in the U.S. and Canada after she allegedly transported her son illegally across the border.
Saskatoon rally shows support for missing mom found in U.S. with son

On Sunday evening, people gathered at Kiwanis Memorial Park to show their support for Dawn Walker and her seven-year-old son.
Here's what you need to know about Paxlovid in Sask.

Here’s everything you need to know about accessing the COVID-19 antiviral medication Paxlovid in Saskatchewan.

Edmonton

2 no longer 'at large' after 'possible abduction' northeast of Edmonton: RCMP

Police say two people are no longer "at large" after a "possible abduction" from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in northern Alberta Monday morning.
RCMP has been using spyware tools for years and in more cases than previously reported, MPs told

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and senior RCMP officers are defending the national police force's years-long and previously undisclosed use of spyware—capable of remotely accessing cell phone and computer microphones, cameras and other data—as part of dozens of major investigations.
Man wanted by police for spraying 'Kill Asians' graffiti in Edmonton

The Edmonton Police Service is looking for a man that sprayed anti-Asian graffiti several times in the Jasper Place area.

Vancouver

Credit card, clothes found but U.S. man who travelled to B.C. for music festival still missing

Several belongings have been found, but there's still no sign of an American man who crossed the border to attend a music festival, officials said, announcing the suspension of search efforts.
Mystery irritant at B.C. playground causes kids' eyes, skin to burn

A mom in Chilliwack, B.C., says she was terrified after her children were exposed to an unknown irritant at a local playground that caused their skin and eyes to burn.
Average rent 'increased greatly' in Metro Vancouver this summer: report

Vancouver-area renters are being asked to pay significantly more in August than those looking for new accommodations in July, a report suggests.