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  Voters along the south coast of British Columbia who have not cast their ballots yet will have to contend with heavy rain and high winds from an incoming atmospheric river weather system on election day.

• Police were called to a frozen yogurt shop in Richmond, B.C., Wednesday after a man went behind the counter and scooped some of the product with his hand.

• British Columbia voters face no shortage of policies when it comes to tackling the province's housing woes in the run-up to Saturday's election, with a clear choice for the next government's approach.

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  BREAKING

  BREAKING | Sources say 3 Liberal cabinet ministers will not seek re-election

  Three federal cabinet ministers do not plan to run again in the next federal election, sources tell Â鶹´«Ã½.

• The province wants to create an 'accelerated environmental assessment process' for Highway 413 as part of proposed legislation aimed at speeding up construction on priority highway projects in Ontario.

• Dozens of school bus routes across Toronto have been cancelled for the day.

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  After more than seven years of construction, a new cancer centre in Calgary will be opened to patients and researchers.

• Police are investigating after a body was found in a student residence at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary.

• Calgary police are looking for suspects after a resident was injured during a break-in on Wednesday afternoon.

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  The Ottawa Police Service is asking the public for help in identifying three suspects involved in an alleged theft and multiple fraud incidents that happened last month in the city's west end.

• We will learn more details today about a new pilot program set to launch in Ottawa that will provide residents with free reusable containers from local grocery stores and restaurants.

• Environment Canada's senior weather climatologist says Ottawa will see "more of a winter than last year," as it experiences a possible La Nina weather event this year

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  Police are investigating after two bodies were discovered in a vehicle in the Saint-Leonard borough.

• Some 5,000 employees with the SAQ are striking on Thursday to denounce their employer's wage proposal during ongoing negotiations.

• Environment Canada issued a frost advisory for the Montreal area as temperatures drop near freezing overnight, possibly damaging sensitive crops and trees.

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  The Edmonton Police Service is looking for a man they describe as armed and dangerous in connection with a suspicious death.

• WEATHER

  WEATHER |

  Shaping up to be a gusty and crisp autumn day in the Edmonton region and across most of central and northern Alberta.

• Here’s a look at some of the wild weather from around the world this past week.

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  New specialized staff are being added to Nova Scotia schools to help prevent and address violence.

• A Moncton, N.B., home has been donated to the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation and will be transformed into a resource hub for people living with cancer.

• Three of New Brunswick's party leaders sparred over leadership style, health care, economy and campaign promises during a roundtable discussion Wednesday evening.

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  A Manitoba professor is warning the public after a book on regional mushrooms that he suspects is AI-generated was delisted from Amazon.

• After a lengthy review, Manitoba's NDP government has halted a plan hatched by the former Progressive Conservative government to build new schools in partnership with the private sector.

• The mayor's inner circle has approved a new set of fines when vacant buildings are burned.

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  The sole debate for the 2024 provincial election has wrapped – with both sides satisfied that they've successfully made their respective cases on the debate stage.

• Following the debate between Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe and NDP Leader Carla Beck, two local experts gave their insights on the event.

• The U17 Saskatoon Alliance won their provincial soccer league title, earning them a spot at nationals. But just to survive nationals is a grueling experience.

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  One person has been taken to hospital with life-altering injuries after a serious crash near Cambridge.

• The woman who was fatally shot at a Stratford home on Tuesday has been identified, as well as the man accused of pulling the trigger.

• A Guelph woman has been charged with impaired driving after a crash on Wednesday took out a hydro pole and caused a major road closure.

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  The U17 Saskatoon Alliance won their provincial soccer league title, earning them a spot at nationals. But just to survive nationals is a grueling experience.

• The sole debate for the 2024 provincial election has wrapped – with both sides satisfied that they've successfully made their respective cases on the debate stage.

• Election season is in full swing in Saskatchewan, and for many young voters, this will be their introduction to the Canadian democratic process.

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  Sudbury police say a body was discovered on the side of the road in the city's Falconbridge community early Thursday morning.

• BREAKING

  BREAKING | Sources say 3 Liberal cabinet ministers will not seek re-election

  Three federal cabinet ministers do not plan to run again in the next federal election, sources tell Â鶹´«Ã½.

• Police are searching for a 24-year-old suspect charged near Parry Sound with impaired driving causing three deaths who failed to show up for court.

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  OPP have closed a section of road in Middlesex County following a crash. According to police, the incident was initially reported as a two-vehicle crash with occupants of the vehicles being taken to hospital by EMS.

• An officer was given the replica weapon at a south-side school. Police are sharing concern for this type of thing, saying it could easily be mistaken for a real firearm.

• The city has released final numbers for its vehicle-for-hire safety blitz. According to the city, 80 drivers for Uber and Lyft were randomly selected last week, but only 47 attended an inspection.

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  Gordon Locking, 66, was found guilty in a Barrie courtroom Wednesday to several weapons charges, including possession of an explosive substance, stemming from an incident at a supportive housing complex.

• Police have yet to make an arrest following a fatal shooting at a gas station in Amaranth Township last week that claimed the life of a 25-year-old man.

• Police have charged an Orillia driver after a fatal car crash in June took the life of a Ramara man.

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  The only details available are that it's taking place in the 1500 block of Monticello Ave. near Firgrove Drive in the east Riverside area.

• The speakers list is being removed from meetings of the Greater Essex County District School Board.

• The founder of the Centre for Cities at the University of Windsor is warning of roadblocks in the province's plan to table legislation, requiring cities and towns to get approval from Queen's Park on bike lanes.

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  Voters along the south coast of British Columbia who have not cast their ballots yet will have to contend with heavy rain and high winds from an incoming atmospheric river weather system on election day.

• Mounties have released startling new details about their investigation into the disappearance of Amber Manthorne, who was reported missing on Vancouver Island more than two years ago, and is believed to have met with foul play.

• British Columbia voters face no shortage of policies when it comes to tackling the province's housing woes in the run-up to Saturday's election, with a clear choice for the next government's approach.

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  Dave Lindsey began growing giant pumpkins to bring a bit of magic to his grandkids' Halloween.

• A U.S. District Court judge in Montana has sentenced a 27-year-old man from Kelowna, B.C., to 18 months in prison for using fake names to buy guns with the aim of selling them in Canada.

• Nearly two years after a man was stabbed to death in downtown Kelowna, RCMP have made an arrest in the case.

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  With the growing season wrapping up for many, southern Alberta's sweetest crop is in full swing.

• Health-care advocates say the province's plan for a new primary care agency, operating separately from Alberta Health Services, won't help with doctor shortages in Lethbridge.

• The Vancouver Giants scored late to force overtime before winning 4-3 over the Lethbridge Hurricanes Friday night.

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  The Ontario Medical Association, which represents the province's 43,000 physicians, medical students and retired physicians, launched their Stop the Crisis initiative Wednesday.

• An effort to bring a deep-sea port to Sault Ste. Marie just got a major push forward, with support from the federal government Wednesday.

• Some of the world’s best curlers have arrived in Sault Ste. Marie for the second annual Soo Fall Classic that many curlers say has become a can’t miss event.

N.L.

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  How gloves belonging to Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe wound up in Newfoundland

  A five-hour drive from St. John's, N.L., and well off the beaten path, Point Leamington seems an unlikely spot for a one-of-a-kind tourist attraction.

• 'Crack houses' across rural Newfoundland? RCMP has no reports supporting MP's claim

  A Conservative MP from Newfoundland and Labrador says some small towns in his rural riding are overrun with crime, but police say they haven't received reports to that effect.

• Self-identifying Indigenous group got $74M in federal cash, Inuit leader wants change

  As millions in federal funding flow into a Labrador group whose claims of Inuit identity have been rejected by Indigenous organizations across Canada, a national Inuit leader worries the Liberal government is putting the rights of Indigenous Peoples at risk.

Politics

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  BREAKING

  BREAKING | Sources say 3 Liberal cabinet ministers will not seek re-election

  Three federal cabinet ministers do not plan to run again in the next federal election, sources tell Â鶹´«Ã½.

• PBO projects deficit exceeded Liberals' $40B pledge, economy to rebound in 2025

  The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government likely failed to keep its deficit below its promised $40 billion cap in the last fiscal year.

• Ambassador to U.S. calls American response to Canada's allegations against India 'strong'

  Canada's ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman is calling the United States' response to Canada's allegations against India 'strong,' as other allies have opted not to condemn India publicly.

Health

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  'Immediately stop using': Health Canada warns against use of banned baby walkers

  Health Canada released an advisory Wednesday warning that baby walkers available online may pose a risk of injury and reminding consumers the items are already banned in Canada.

• Coca-Cola recalled thousands of cases of lemonade mislabelled as 'zero sugar'

  Coca-Cola has recalled more than 13,000 cases of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade because the mislabelled cartons actually contained the full-sugar version of the drink, according to a report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

• Why people should consider Sober October, according to a doctor

  Even though we're at the halfway mark of October, it's not too late to try Sober October.

Sci-Tech

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  Secret tomb found under 'Indiana Jones' filming location in Petra

  At the heart of the ancient city of Petra, Jordan, carved into pink sandstone cliffs, lies an elaborate monument known as the Khaznah, or the Treasury. And buried beneath that edifice, archeologists recently discovered, is a tomb with at least 12 human skeletons and artifacts that are estimated to be at least 2,000 years old.

• Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras

  Expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzle, space weather forecasters said Tuesday.

• A Hong Kong zoo seeks answers after 9 monkeys die in 2 days

  Hong Kong's oldest zoo is seeking answers in a monkey medical mystery after nine animals died in two days, including three members of a critically endangered species.

Entertainment

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  Death of ex-One Direction member Liam Payne at 31 shocks fans around the world

  The death of Liam Payne, who shot to stardom as a member of the boy band One Direction and grappled with intense global fame while still in his teens, sent shockwaves across the world Thursday as Argentine authorities continued their investigation at the scene.

• Filming 'What We Do in The Shadows' was 'a Canadian experience,' show's star says

  Matt Berry has spent six years playing a suburban New York vampire but he will forever associate 'What We Do in The Shadows' with Toronto, where the acclaimed series was filmed.

• J-Hope, member of K-pop's BTS, finishes military service in South Korea

  K-pop star J-Hope, a member of the boy band supergroup BTS, was discharged from South Korea's military on Thursday after 18 months of duty.

Business

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  Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colours from Froot Loops and other cereals in U.S.

  Dozens of people rallied outside the Michigan headquarters of WK Kellogg Co. Tuesday, demanding that the company remove artificial dyes from its breakfast cereals in the U.S.

• Coca-Cola recalled thousands of cases of lemonade mislabelled as 'zero sugar'

  Coca-Cola has recalled more than 13,000 cases of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade because the mislabelled cartons actually contained the full-sugar version of the drink, according to a report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

• Mid-sized banks see higher customer satisfaction than Big Five: J.D. Power survey

  A survey from J.D. Power shows customer satisfaction is higher at mid-sized banks than the Big Five as Canadians are focused especially on fees.

Lifestyle

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  Disney's new all-access, skip-the-line plan can cost more than the park ticket does

  Got a few hundred extra dollars? That will buy you one person’s access to Disney’s new service at its U.S.parks, which allows you to go into a faster line at any time of the operating day – once per ride – without having to reserve it on an app.

• Check your pockets: the winning ticket for Tuesday night’s $65-million Lotto Max jackpot was sold in Toronto.

• 'I want to be here for the rest of my life': Why this man swapped San Francisco for Colombia

  In 2018, Jason Bennett packed up and moved to the South American country of Colombia permanently after "falling hard" for Medellín, once one of the most notorious cities in the world. He now works for himself, running two companies, from his "adopted home."

Sports

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  'A healing journey': Inuk hockey player Jordin Tootoo discusses new documentary

  Â鶹´«Ã½' Rachel CrowSpreadingWings sat down with legendary Inuk hockey player Jordin Tootoo for an open conversation on his new documentary, Tootoo: The Jordin Tootoo Story. The film takes a look at achievements throughout his hockey career and his struggles with addictions.

• W5 INVESTIGATES

  W5 INVESTIGATES | Ontario woman alleges sexual assault by junior hockey players; details what happened when she called police

  The Ontario Provincial Police has acknowledged that one of its employees did not follow the organization's policy when an alleged victim of sexual assault called a local detachment earlier this year to report an incident involving eight former junior hockey players.

• Penguins' captain Sidney Crosby reaches 1,600 regular-season points milestone

  Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is the 10th player in NHL history to record 1,600 regular-season points in a career.

Autos

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  Canada vowed to clamp down on auto thefts. How is it doing?

  Canada’s border guards have seized more than 1,900 stolen cars so far this year at railyards and ports, which is over a hundred more than in 2023.

• Distracted driving deaths up 40 per cent in Ontario compared to last year

  The Ontario Provincial Police says the number of fatal collisions caused by distracted driving on the roads it patrols has increased by 40 per cent compared to this time last year.

• Elon Musk unveils his 'Cybercab' robotaxi

  Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled on Thursday his vision of a 'a fun, exciting future,' an 'age of abundance' full of his company’s self-driving cars without steering wheels, parking lots turned into parks and robots that will walk among the population – that he once again promised would be available within a few years.