20-year-old Windsor driver stopped for stunt driving twice in 6 months

Officers say they stopped the driver going 106 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on Saturday, March 2, 2023. (Source: WPS)

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'Tone-deaf': Singh slams rapporteur Johnston for not stepping down

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh slammed foreign interference special rapporteur David Johnston's refusal to heed the House of Commons' call for him to step down as 'tone-deaf.'

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Air Canada reports communications system issue, flights operating at reduced rate

Air Canada reported a technical issue with its flight communications system on Thursday, causing delays across the country for the second time in a week.

RBC facing technical issues with online, mobile banking

The Royal Bank of Canada is facing issues with online and mobile banking. According to a brief message posted on Twitter, there is an issue with the digital display of transactions.

Climate change and El Nino's return will impact Canada's weather. Here's how

Forecasters warn an upcoming weather pattern known for warm temperatures could bring droughts, floods and even tropical storms to Canada.

Jordan's royal wedding gets underway in ceremony packed with stars and deep symbolism

The wedding of Jordan's crown prince to the scion of a prominent Saudi family began on Thursday in a palace celebration that drew massive crowds and a mood of excitement around the kingdom, while presenting the young Hashemite royal as a new player on the global stage.

Staff at Kitchener business thwart attempted robbery

Mallory Robinson says it was “a little more than [she] was expecting” when she arrived at work at her family's Kitchener business Wednesday morning.
Fire rips through Kitchener townhomes, residents displaced

At least three units in a townhouse complex are damaged, displacing many residents, after a fire on Green Valley Drive in Kitchener on Wednesday afternoon.
Air quality alert for parts of southwestern Ontario

Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement Thursday for parts of southwestern Ontario, saying the hot and sunny weather could lead to high levels of air pollution.

London

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VIDEO | A barn in Delaware went up in flames around 11 a.m.

According to London fire, Engine 9, Car 9 and Tanker 5 have all responded to the scene on Brigham Road.
WANTED: Matthew Daigneault known to frequent London area

OPP are looking for Matthew Daigneault — wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for a breach of statutory release. He is described as a white man about 6’ tall, 243 lbs, with a short/receding hairline.
'It's important to break down those barriers": Young women get hands-on firefighter training with Camp Molly

Through a free four-day camp, 30 young women will get the chance to learn about a career in fire services in the Township of Zorra this week.

Barrie

Bracebridge beach shuts down over safety concerns

A popular beach in Bracebridge is being temporarily shut down over safety concerns.
Keswick, Ont. man trades working for fishing rod after big lottery win

A father of two from Keswick, Ont., thought of taking some time off work after winning $5 million with the lottery but instead decided it was time to retire.
Boy, 15, airlifted in critical condition after scooter collides with truck on Hwy 89

One person has been airlifted following a collision involving a scooter and truck near Shelburne.

Northern Ontario

Fire ban declared in northern Ontario

An open-air fire ban declared by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in the north due to extreme forest fire hazard went into effect at midnight.
RBC facing technical issues with online, mobile banking

The Royal Bank of Canada is facing issues with online and mobile banking. According to a brief message posted on Twitter, there is an issue with the digital display of transactions.
3 girls now charged in assault, kidnapping investigation in Huntsville

Huntsville OPP has charged a third girl in connection to an alleged assault captured on video at a local high school and shared on social media earlier this month.

Ottawa

Two city employees fired following tips to Ottawa's fraud and waste hotline in 2022

The city of Ottawa fired two employees with "medical related duties" for submitting falsified vaccination status documents last year following a tip to the city's fraud and waste hotline, according to a new report from the city's auditor general.
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HEAT WARNING | Hottest June 1 in Ottawa history

The temperature hit 29.8 C at 11 a.m. Thursday, setting a record for the warmest June 1 in Ottawa’s history. The old record was 29.6 C, set back in 2011, according to Environment Canada.
RBC facing technical issues with online, mobile banking

The Royal Bank of Canada is facing issues with online and mobile banking. According to a brief message posted on Twitter, there is an issue with the digital display of transactions.

Toronto

Several Air Canada flights delayed at Toronto Pearson due to 'technical issue'

Several Air Canada flights are delayed at Toronto Pearson International Airport due to a temporary technical issue.
Westjet passengers surprised by 'impromptu' speech by CEO on flight

Westjet passengers on a flight from Toronto were surprised when the airline's CEO stood up to give an impromptu speech before takeoff.
Most of Ontario is under a fire ban amid forest fire risks. Here’s what you need to know

A large part of Ontario is under a provincial fire ban due to high risk of forest fires.

Montreal

Calling 311? Bill 96 now requires Montrealers to 'attest' they can get English services

Residents who wish to speak with the City of Montreal by calling 311 now have to attest they can receive services in English because of Bill 96. New provisions of the language law came into effect Thursday.
Quebec wants to force everyone to use the same charging standard for smartphones

The days of missing the right charger for your cellphone could be a thing of the past in Quebec. A new bill tabled in the provincial legislature Thursday aims to amend the Consumer Protection Act to require universal charging for devices like smartphones and tablets.
'We're battling a fire in a Ski-Doo suit!' Montreal firefighters quell blaze in extreme heat

Police and firefighters in Montreal responded to a five-alarm fire in Montreal's Mile End neighbourhood in the extreme heat. Four firefighters were evaluated for heat stroke and five residents were displaced.

Atlantic

N.S. premier calls for urgent, proactive firefighting help from Ottawa

Premier Tim Houston repeated his calls for urgent firefighting help Thursday, asking Ottawa to “be proactive” with aid as multiple wildfires continue to burn out of control.
CTV’s Bruce Frisko receives notice to evacuate neighbourhood while anchoring newscast

Thousands of Nova Scotians have been waiting and worrying about their homes and neighbourhoods since wildfires began burning in the province on Sunday forcing mandatory evacuations. Among them is CTV Atlantic’s Bruce Frisko, who found himself on both sides of this crisis.
Halifax-area wildfire 50 per cent contained as crews deal with record heat in forecast

A wildfire that began burning in the Upper Tantallon, N.S., area Sunday and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents is now 50 per cent contained.

Winnipeg

Collapsed platform in Winnipeg's Fort Gibraltar last repaired a decade ago: city

The elevated walkway in Winnipeg's Fort Gibraltar that collapsed during a school field trip, sending 16 children and one adult to hospital, was last repaired a decade ago.
Search for missing teen has been suspended, family says

The search for a missing teen last seen more than a week ago in Winnipeg has been suspended after a body that has yet to be identified was found.
'Customers very satisfied': The use of cosmetic pesticides once again allowed on Manitoba lawns

Winnipeg lawn care companies have an old weapon back in their arsenal as they begin their annual war against weeds.

Calgary

Didsbury senior rescued after 4 days missing in heavily-wooded area

Innisfail RCMP say a Didsbury woman who went missing for four days is in good spirits after being located by rescue teams.
Explosions erupt from southwest Calgary home's garage

Fire crews, along with police, are investigating after a double detached garage outside a southwest home burst into flames on Thursday morning.
Stampede Park to host Calgary's Canada Day fireworks show

Calgarians will be able to take in a full-scale aerial fireworks show at Stampede Park for Canada Day this year.

Edmonton

'If it floats we treat it as a boat': Residents reminded to use the North Saskatchewan River safely this summer

The City of Edmonton, Devon, and Fort Saskatchewan, along with local emergency organizations, are reminding residents to be safe when on or near the North Saskatchewan River this summer.
Fire ban ends in Edmonton after nearly 1 month

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services ended the ban after rain and cooler weather, the City of Edmonton said in a release.
Air Canada reports communications system issue, flights operating at reduced rate

Air Canada reported a technical issue with its flight communications system on Thursday, causing delays across the country for the second time in a week.

Vancouver

Surrey to raise rainbow flag at City Hall for Pride Month in historic 1st

Cities across Metro Vancouver are raising rainbow flags in solidarity with LGBTQ2S+ communities as June 1 marks the official start of Pride Month—with one city joining in on the annual tradition for the first time ever.
B.C.'s raises minimum wage by more than $1 an hour

British Columbia’s lowest paid workers are getting a pay hike. The province is increasing minimum wage by more than a dollar an hour, starting Wednesday.
Downtown Vancouver clothing boutique targeted by vandals for the 3rd time since August

CityLux Boutique is among the downtown Vancouver businesses that have been targeted by recent break-ins.

20-year-old Windsor driver stopped for stunt driving twice in 6 months

20-year-old Windsor driver stopped for stunt driving twice in 6 months

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VIDEO | A barn in Delaware went up in flames around 11 a.m.

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