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'Canada dry': Climatologist Dave Phillips foresees hot, dry summer countrywide

The hot, dry conditions that are fuelling wildfires countrywide are just the beginning of what summer could look like in Canada this year, according to Environment Canada senior climatologist Dave Phillips.

The Donnie Creek wildfire (G80280) burns in an area between Fort Nelson and Fort St. John, B.C. in this undated handout photo.(THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, BC Wildfire Service)

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BREAKING | Liberals unveil plan to make Hybrid House of Commons sittings permanent

Government House Leader Mark Holland unveiled Thursday the federal Liberals’ plans to make hybrid sittings in House of Commons a permanent feature.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires forecast to reach Norway

Norwegian officials said the smoke from Canadian wildfires that has enveloped parts of the U.S. and Canada in a thick haze is expected to pour into Norway on Thursday.

Wildfire battles continue under heat, air quality alerts over most of Canada

The battle against hundreds of wildfires continues, as almost every jurisdiction in Canada remains under either heat or air quality warnings from the federal government. The day after what was supposed to be national Clean Air Day, dozens of alerts remain in place for unseasonable heat or smoky air quality.

Pat Robertson, U.S. broadcaster who helped make religion central to Republican Party politics, dies at 93

Pat Robertson, a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition, has died.

Trans, non-binary students under 16 in N.B. need parental consent for pronoun changes

New Brunswick students under the age of 16 who identify as trans and non-binary won't be able to officially change their names or pronouns in school without parental consent.
Halifax to announce Thursday when more residents can return home after wildfires

The Halifax Regional Municipality says it will announce Thursday when more residents can return to their homes in communities impacted by the Tantallon wildfires.
Irving Oil weighing its options, including the possible sale of its assets

Irving Oil says it’s undertaking a “strategic review” with an eye to its future. In a release Wednesday, the company says it’s looking at a number of options, including the sale of its assets.

Montreal

Ontario man charged with first-degree murder in killing of Claudia Iacono outside Montreal salon

An Ontario man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Claudia Iacono, the daughter-in-law of Mafia associate Moreno Gallo, after she was gunned down at the wheel of her car in Montreal last month.
'Canada dry': Climatologist Dave Phillips foresees hot, dry summer countrywide

The hot, dry conditions that are fuelling wildfires countrywide are just the beginning of what summer could look like in Canada this year, according to Environment Canada senior climatologist Dave Phillips.
Dr. Horacio Arruda returns as new assistant deputy health minister

The man in the spotlight during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec, Dr. Horacio Arruda, has been appointed assistant deputy minister at the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

Ottawa

Air quality in Ottawa improves briefly, haze expected to return Friday

Smoke and haze from wildfires cleared over Ottawa-Gatineau on Thursday, allowing outdoor recreational programming and activities to resume. Officials warm the smoke and haze could return on Friday afternoon.
Year-over-year home sales in Ottawa up 6 per cent in May

The Ottawa Real Estate Board says home sales were up six per cent in May 2023 compared to a year prior, marking the first year-over-year unit sales volume increase since early last year.
Gatineau police officer struck by vehicle while investigating stolen vehicle

A Gatineau police officer was treated for minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle during an investigation into a stolen vehicle, police say.

Toronto

Smoke in Toronto to get worse Thursday with air quality set to plummet

Toronto's air quality will get worse before it gets better as smoke from Canada's wildfires lingers in the city.
Jays reliever Bass meets with Pride Toronto director after apologizing for post

Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said he's "in a better place moving forward" after speaking with Pride Toronto's executive director in the wake of his social media post that supported anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts.
Alleged road rage incident in Toronto caught on camera

Toronto police are investigating an incident of alleged road rage against a cyclist that was caught on camera.

Kitchener

Poor air quality in Waterloo region and Guelph will continue into the weekend: Environment Canada

There's high levels of air pollution in Waterloo region and Wellington County as smoke plumes from wildfires burning in Quebec and northeastern Ontario continue to blow into the region, Environment Canada says.
Fire near Hwy. 401 caught on camera in Kitchener

A fire near Hwy. 401 in Kitchener caught the eyes of many passing by Wednesday night.
Jamal Murray scores 34 points in NBA Finals as Kitchener cheers him on

Kitchener is hosting a series of watch parties to cheer on basketball star Jamal Murray as his Denver Nuggets take on the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.

London

Charges laid after armed robbery reported in London

Just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday, police say a man entered a business on Dundas Street near Adelaide Street and once inside, tried to steal things and made threats towards employees while holding a knife.
Sarnia fire crews stop car fire from spreading

Crews were called to the scene in the 300 block of Stuart Street near Devine Street where a vehicle on fire in a driveway and there was worry it would spread to the adjacent homes.
Truck fire southwest of London, driver nowhere to be found

A pickup truck went up in flames around 9 p.m. on Deadmans Road near Westdel Bourne. The truck had gone off the road coming to rest near a tree.

Northern Ontario

Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury expands, highway closed

A wildfire west of Sudbury, Ont., has quadrupled in size prompting evacuation orders to be expanded and one highway to close.
Wildfire west of Sudbury prompts evacuation order, total active fires in northern Ont. grows to 54

A northern Ontario forest fire that started west of Sudbury on Sunday morning has grown to more than 1,000 hectares and has prompted officials to issue an evacuation order for the immediate area as the number of active fires in the region grows.
‘Incompetent’ northern Ont. doctor loses his license to practise medicine

A northern Ontario doctor has been stripped of his medical licence for conduct described as “disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.”

Windsor

Woman’s body found in Windsor field

Windsor police say they discovered the body of a deceased female in a field near Northway Avenue.
'It’s not the same as it used to be': concerns with Windsor’s downtown core

Having lived in Windsor’s downtown core for 30 years, Kyle Reid says he’s seen the area take a nosedive.
Berries are prepped and ready in LaSalle

Over 100 volunteers helped get LaSalle ready for this weekend’s annual Strawberry Festival.

Calgary

Council reconsiders decision to reject recommendations on affordability crisis

Calgary city council has reconsidered its decision to vote against recommendations made by an expert panel to address the city’s housing affordability crisis.
Man on mobility scooter hit by truck in northeast Calgary intersection

Police say a man on a mobility scooter has life-altering injuries after he was struck by a vehicle in a northeast Calgary intersection on Wednesday evening.
Hot, dry weather comes with cautions and a few benefits

Calgary was under a heat warning Wednesday with forecast high of 29C.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon property taxes could see 13 per cent hike as city confronts $75M revenue gap

Significant property tax hikes may be needed to cover a funding shortfall, according to City of Saskatoon administration.
Saskatoon builder looking to flip abandoned homes to first time buyers

A Saskatoon man wants to play matchmaker for the unloved homes in the city.
Can face masks help protect you from wildfire smoke? Health expert explains

An official recommendation to wear a mask to protect yourself from wildfire smoke is being echoed by health experts as plumes of smoke make their way across parts of Canada, causing poor air quality.

Edmonton

'Major travel delays': Anthony Henday Drive bridge will be closed this weekend

Drivers are being asked to find another way or prepare for delays on the Henday this weekend, because crews need to close a bridge over the North Saskatchewan River.
'A long time coming': Edmonton Catholics commit $3.2M to Indigenous reconciliation fund

The Archdiocese of Edmonton will spend $3.2 million on reconciliation initiatives with First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in the Alberta capital region.
1 hospitalized in 156 Street, 118 Avenue crash

One person was hospitalized after a crash in northwest Edmonton on Wednesday.

Vancouver

High temperature record from 1898 broken in B.C. Wednesday

A 125-year-old temperature record fell in Pitt Meadows, B.C., on Wednesday, as another burst of hot, dry weather swept through the province
Out-of-control wildfire on Lower Mainland sees massive growth

A human-caused wildfire on the Lower Mainland has grown to an estimated 800 hectares and continues to burn out of control Wednesday, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
'You don't listen to renters': Vancouver Tenants Union disrupts housing announcement

Rental housing advocates interrupted an announcement by B.C.'s housing minister in Vancouver Wednesday morning to object to the provincial government's response to the affordability crisis.