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Two-year-child found safe in Regina: Amber Alert ends

A two-year-old child from Regina has been found safe, following an alleged abduction and Amber Alert.

A Regina Police Service cruiser is seen in this file photo.

Help on the way for central Newfoundland fire Premier says is largest since 1961

The rapid growth of a long-burning forest fire in central Newfoundland has triggered a state of emergency in the area and the expansion of an outdoor fire ban to the entire province.

Air Canada denying passenger compensation claims for staff shortages, citing safety

Air Canada denied a customer complaint and instructed employees to classify flight cancellations caused by staff shortages as a "safety" problem, which would exclude travellers from compensation under federal regulations. That policy remains in place.

Summer of heat waves: A list of some temperature records broken in Canada this year

Canada's summer of heat waves continues this weekend, with warnings issued in four provinces. CTVNews.ca looks at some of the heat records broken already this year in Canada.

Multiple people in hospital, suspect shot after machete attack on Vancouver's Granville Street

Five people, including a suspect, were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a violent incident that drew a massive police presence to downtown Vancouver's main entertainment district Saturday night.

How Biden's new approach has led to legacy-defining wins

Over five decades in Washington, Joe Biden knew that the way to influence was to be in the room where it happens. But in the second year of his presidency, some of Biden's most striking, legacy-defining legislative victories came about by staying out of it.

Long-time Liberal MLA offers up seat to new Liberal leader Susan Holt

One of the longest serving MLA’s currently in the New Brunswick legislature says he was the one to offer new Liberal leader Susan Holt his seat should she choose to run in a by-election before the next provincial election.
Help on the way for central Newfoundland fire Premier says is largest since 1961

The rapid growth of a long-burning forest fire in central Newfoundland has triggered a state of emergency in the area and the expansion of an outdoor fire ban to the entire province.
Man, 72, disappears while travelling home to Quebec from New Brunswick: police

According to police, Lucien Dubois was last seen leaving a residence on Boom Road in his vehicle Friday. He was later reported missing Sunday afternoon.

Montreal

Montreal Pride parade cancelled hours before event due to lack of volunteers

Montreal's Pride Parade has been cancelled due to a lack of volunteers able to guarantee a secure event.
Killing spree suspect reportedly threatened hospital workers while receiving mental health treatment

Abdulla Shaikh, the man suspected of killing three men at random in the Montreal-area last week, allegedly threatened employees while receiving treatment at a hospital for mental health issues.
Suspect apprehended after man found dead at bottom of stairs in Montreal

A suspect has been apprehended by Montreal police (SPVM) following the death of a 37-year-old man, who appears to have fallen down a flight of stairs.

Ottawa

Ottawa delivery drivers still struggling with the cost of fuel as gas drops to the cheapest price in months

The price of gas has gone down by almost 40 cents in Ottawa since June. But it’s back up seven cents on Sunday and those who drive for a living are spending hundreds of dollars on fuel every week.
Ottawa could see up to 100 mm of rain by Monday night

A heat warning and a rainfall warning remain in effect for the city of Ottawa, with Environment Canada warning the capital could see up to 100 mm of rain by Monday night.
Extreme heat posing health concerns for Ottawa’s homeless population

Ottawa residents were trying their best to keep cool under dangerous conditions on Sunday, with temperatures making it feel like 40 degrees.

Toronto

Toronto is hiring 15,000 people to work the 2022 municipal election

The City of Toronto is looking to hire 15,000 people to work the 2022 municipal election.
City extends hours at 7 public pools amid heat warnings

The City of Toronto has extended the hours of seven city-run pools in an effort to help residents cool off amid heat warnings issued by Environment Canada.
Ontario legislature returns amid health staffing crisis, high inflation

Ontario's legislature is set to resume this week for the first time since the re-election of Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives, with politicians returning amid a health-care staffing crisis and skyrocketing inflation.

Kitchener

Old Marina fire, Elora storm, real estate prices: Top stories of the week

The aftermath of the Old Marina Restaurant fire, a storm that tore through Elora, and the continued decreased of real estate prices in Waterloo Region round out the top stories of the week.
'It's pretty intense today': Kitchener residents staying cool during heat warning

Kitchener residents found different ways to cool off during a heat warning on Sunday.
Suspects at large, vehicles reportedly hit while fleeing from Brantford police

Two male suspects are at large who Brantford police say hit a number of vehicles while fleeing officers.

London

London police investigating Sunday morning homicide

London police are investigating a homicide Sunday after a man was discovered in east London with serious injuries, but later died in hospital.
Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for Grey-Bruce, London under heat warning

Most of southern Ontario currently finds itself sweltering under a weekend heat warning, and London-Middlesex is no exception, as temperatures are expected to reach 40 C with the humidex.
Winning Lotto 649 ticket worth $6M sold somewhere in Ontario

Ontario residents will want to check their Lotto 649 tickets carefully this morning.

Northern Ontario

House fire on Maple Street in Sudbury's downtown.

Police and fire services are on the scene of a house fire on Maple Street in Sudbury's downtown.
Manitoulin Transports rescues wildlife rescue centres across Ontario

Manitoulin Transport has been delivering, numerous skids of dry pet food and cleaning supplies to Ontario Wildlife Rescue Centres across the province at no charge since the beginning of the year.
North Bay Fire Service looking to add more females

Currently there is only one female firefighters on staff in North Bay.

Windsor

Motorcyclist deceased after crashing into tree: Chatham-Kent police

A motorcyclist has died following a collision late Saturday night in Orford Township, Ont.
Windsor to swelter as heat warning issued for region

As most of southern Ontario currently bakes under a weekend heat warning, the Windsor area will be no exception, as temperatures are expected to reach 41 C with the humidex on Sunday.
Thousands gather for Windsor Pride Fest Parade

Windsor’s Ottawa Street was overflowing with colour, smiles and pride Sunday as the annual Windsor-Essex Pride Fest Parade returned to the city for the first time in two years.

Calgary

2 homes in northeast Calgary damaged in fire

Calgary firefighters were called to a two-alarm fire in a northeast community on Sunday and officials say two homes were damaged.
Occupancy exceeded: Banff, Alta. home possessed more than 40 beds

Alberta Health Services has issued an enforcement order against a Banff home after an inspection discovered that as many as 42 people were staying inside the property.
Remains of missing Medicine Hat man found: RCMP

The remains of a missing Medicine Hat man have been found, RCMP has confirmed.

Saskatoon

'We're overwhelmed': Thousands attend Saskatoon Filipino Music and Food Fest

When Chris Rod and other fellow organizers first met three years ago to discuss what would become The Saskatchewan Filipino Music and Food Street Fest, he never imagined what he saw all weekend at Kiwanis Memorial Park.
Two-year-child found safe in Regina: Amber Alert ends

A two-year-old child from Regina has been found safe, following an alleged abduction and Amber Alert.
Body discovered on Ahtahakoop Cree Nation likely connected to missing person: Sask. RCMP

Sask. RCMP received a report that the body of an adult man had been discovered on Aug 6. on the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.

Edmonton

Suspicious death in northeast Edmonton under investigation

Edmonton police are investigating after a woman died and a second person was injured following an incident in northeast Edmonton Saturday.
Semi-rollover west of Edmonton causes traffic delays

Traffic was delayed on Highway 16 for hours after a semi-rollover near Innisfree.
Police searching for Wetaskiwin teen

Wetaskiwin RCMP are looking for a teenage girl who has been missing for several weeks.

Vancouver

'Angry and insulted': B.C. nurse speaks out after workplace assault, racist remark

A nurse working in one of B.C.'s short-staffed hospitals is speaking out after she says she was assaulted by a patient who made a racist remark.
West Vancouver fire engulfs home, prompts road closure on major route

Smoke from a fire that engulfed a home in West Vancouver could be seen from kilometres away Sunday afternoon, as crews closed a major road to fight the blaze.
'We just want to go home': Evacuee overwhelmed as wildfire spreads in B.C.'s south Okanagan

Marty Marchand is one of the hundreds of Olalla, B.C. residents who were ordered to leave their homes this week because of the aggressive, out-of-control Keremeos Creek wildfire.