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Nearly seven weeks since a wildfire forced the evacuation of Jasper National Park and burned nearly a third of the townsite's structures, Parks Canada says the blaze is now officially under control.

Grand Chief Cathy Merrick of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs will lie in state at the provincial legislature following her sudden death.

Mary Grace Rico is seeking help in getting treatment for a rare spinal condition.

What some B.C. construction workers describe as the worst aspect of their jobs will be coming to an end next month, the province announced.

It’s been just over a week since the federal government banned nicotine pouches from being sold anywhere other than a pharmacy.

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  • A university student from Brampton was killed when two shooters fired indiscriminately into a crowded plaza in Toronto last month in what police say was a 'cowardly act.'

  • A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a moose on Friday evening in Saint-Modeste, near Rivière-du-Loup in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec.

  • Hamilton Police are warning locals of the discovery of fentanyl-laced gummies 'disguised as candy,' after finding them during a recent warrant.

  • The RCMP arrested a 20-year-old man who was allegedly in the process of planning a deadly terror attack targeting Jewish citizens in the United States. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as Shazeb Jadoon, was arrested on Wednesday in Ormstown, Que., located 61 km southwest of Montreal.

  • Brandon Reid was a promising NHLer for the Vancouver Canucks, but his struggles with addiction almost killed him. He now trains other addicts as they fight to stay sober.

  • The wildfire fight in central B.C. intensified Friday, according to officials.

  • The Nova Scotia RCMP has issued a formal apology to African Nova Scotians and people of African descent for the historic use of street checks and other harmful interactions.

  • A 36-year-old woman is wanted for first-degree murder following a shooting near an after-hours club in Toronto earlier this month.

  • It was a parent’s worst nightmare early Friday morning at a Richmond daycare, when an intruder broke into the centre.

  • For almost two weeks, a city of 1.6 million people has been told once again to stop watering lawns, take three-minute showers, hold off on laundry and dishes, and let the yellow in their toilets mellow.

  • An Ontario resident remains in hospital after testing positive for rabies.

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Brenda Tremblay has been an avid gardener for the last 40 years, but this year’s harvest in Colpitts Settlement, N.B., is a tough nut to crack.

A group of seniors in Ontario is offering their time and experience as parents struggle to find reliable child care spaces.

Saskatchewan man Clyde Hall has been collecting and restoring antique farm equipment for five decades. He's now ready to part with his collection.

An Ottawa man has won the $3.8 million prize in the 'Catch the Ace' draw in Maniwaki, Que. Local radio station CHGA 97.3 has been playing their version of 'Catch the Ace' for nearly a year without a winner.

Herds of salamanders are crossing the road in western Manitoba by the dozens.

A black bear cub survived a 10-hour drive to Windsor while being fed Taco Bell after being found in the middle of a road near Cochrane, Ont.

A British Columbia woman who unsuccessfully sued her downstairs neighbour last fall for making too much noise has now failed in a bid to sue her upstairs neighbour for being too loud.

  • Three vehicles were involved in a crash on Bayshore Drive near Frank Street in Midland on Saturday.

  • Officers from Southern Georgian OPP are investigating an alleged overnight sexual assault incident in Midland last weekend.

  • The 35th annual Parkinson Canada 'SuperWalk' in Barrie on Saturday raised more than $30,000 to support Parkinson's Disease research.

  • Nearly seven weeks since a wildfire forced the evacuation of Jasper National Park and burned nearly a third of the townsite's structures, Parks Canada says the blaze is now officially under control.

  • A woman is dead and a man is in hospital after an SUV and a pick-up truck crashed on Highway 13 near Sedgewick on Friday.

  • The family of a man shot and killed by police have launched a $1 million lawsuit against the Edmonton Police Service, the police chief and four officers.

  • Mounties in northwestern B.C. say they have arrested the suspect in a fatal shooting almost exactly a year after it occurred.

  • A man has now been charged for his alleged role in a hit-and-run that killed a teenager in Kelowna, B.C., last fall.

  • Mounties in Kelowna are appealing to the public for help reuniting a stolen puppy named Lulu with its owner.

  • Three teens were arrested for an armed robbery at a Kitchener jewelry store after witnesses caught and detained the suspects until officers arrived on scene.

  • Guelph tenants worry they'll have find a new home after recently receiving N-13 notices from their new apartment owner.

  • Child care centres that decided not to participate in the national $10-a-day program will soon lose some of their provincial funding.

  • It’s been just over a week since the federal government banned nicotine pouches from being sold anywhere other than a pharmacy.

  • A more inclusive and welcoming land acknowledgment has been released by the City of Lethbridge.

  • Those looking to do some de-cluttering ahead of the fall can put their unwanted items on their front lawn for the annual Reuse Rendezvous this weekend.

  • The City of London’s municipal enforcement team spent Saturday at 700 units on Kipps Lane, helping tenants address property standards issues.

  • The Strathroy-Caradoc police are investigating a robbery and stabbing following an incident early Saturday morning.

  • The trial of former Woodstock mayor, Trevor Birtch, continued on Friday.

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  • A veteran staff sergeant with the Ontario Provincial Police in Sudbury has been sentenced for stealing two items from a First Nations man and hiding what he did while his fellow officers searched for them.

  • Hamilton Police are warning locals of the discovery of fentanyl-laced gummies 'disguised as candy,' after finding them during a recent warrant.

  • The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 per cent.

  • Ottawa Fire Services says two adults have been displaced following a fire that started in the garage of their home in Orleans Friday evening.

  • Canadian para canoeist Brianna Hennessy raced to her first Paralympic medal with a reminder of her mother on her paddle.

  • The North Central Community Association has partnered with the Rainbow Youth Centre on a new mural in the heart of North Central.

  • A local elder was honoured at Westminster United Church on Saturday by having a medicine wheel dedicated to her.

  • The victory moved the Bombers into top spot in the CFL's West Division, while the Roughriders remain in third after failing to win for a seventh straight outing.

  • The Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Gathering 2024 will take place in Greater Sudbury at the Anderson Farm Museum on Sept. 8 and 9.

  • A pasta shortage in Sault Ste. Marie is almost never the case, but for one local food bank, the common carb was a rare sight just a few weeks ago.

  • A 41-year-old resident of the Sault is accused of posing as a teacher from Wasaga Beach and threatening a child from a nearby community into sending intimate images of themselves.

  • A university student from Brampton was killed when two shooters fired indiscriminately into a crowded plaza in Toronto last month in what police say was a 'cowardly act.'

  • A Peterborough police officer has been charged with breach of trust and possession of property obtained by crime.

  • A woman is in hospital in life-threatening condition after she was struck in a hit-and-run in Whitby early Saturday morning.

  • The Special Investigations Unit’s (SIU) forensic investigators remain on scene Saturday afternoon following Friday’s fatal shooting involving a Windsor police officer.

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    Citing a vibrant business and dining scene, more active streets and a perception of greater safety, residents at a new event in Walkerville say the neighborhood has become Windsor's "new downtown," outshining the traditional core as the city's most desirable place to be — day or night.

  • Chatham-Kent police are reminding drivers to watch for deer while out on the roads, especially at dusk and dawn.

  • Grand Chief Cathy Merrick of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs will lie in state at the provincial legislature following her sudden death.

  • The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 26-21 on Saturday, marking the team's fifth-straight victory and fifth Banjo Bowl win in a row.

  • Corn maze season has officially begun throughout Manitoba – a sign that fall is just around the corner.

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World

Climate

  • Nearly seven weeks since a wildfire forced the evacuation of Jasper National Park and burned nearly a third of the townsite's structures, Parks Canada says the blaze is now officially under control.

Health

  • It’s been just over a week since the federal government banned nicotine pouches from being sold anywhere other than a pharmacy.

  • Mary Grace Rico is seeking help in getting treatment for a rare spinal condition.

Entertainment

Sci-Tech

Business

Autos

  • Nearly two-dozen drivers were caught in a speed trap outside a Vancouver elementary school on Thursday – as students were settling back into their daily routines.

  • An Ontario man said he couldn't believe an electric car he bought three years ago for $20,000 would need a new battery at a cost of more than $33,000.

Lifestyle

Sports

  • The Worm made a guest appearance on WWE's Smackdown at Rogers Place Friday night.

  • An emotional memorial was held Friday for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at their old high school in Gloucester City, New Jersey.