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One scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday amid a mass revolt by top members of his government, marking an end to three tumultuous years in power in which he brazenly bent and sometimes broke the rules of British politics.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader, in London, Thursday, July 7, 2022. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)

Hospital 'nightmare' in B.C. for Quebec patient denied surgery: father

A Quebec man who fell and broke his jaw, cheekbone and a bone around his left eye while visiting British Columbia says his surgery was cancelled after he was told his home province “won't pay” for the procedure.

Canada elections commissioner reviewing information related to Conservative allegations against Brown

The Commissioner of Canada Elections' office says it has received and is reviewing information related to the allegations raised by the Conservative Party of Canada that now-disqualified leadership contender Patrick Brown's campaign violated federal election financing rules.

Saskatoon intersection flood began with fire hydrant crash, city says

A crash involving a fire hydrant was the first in a chain of events that led to a chaotic scene in a Saskatoon intersection.
Saskatoon Access Transit user 'shocked' over service reduction

Starting Thursday, riders looking to take Access Transit to get to their destinations will notice a shift in service over the next three weeks.
Ukrainian siblings build new future in Saskatoon

Two Ukrainian refugees, a brother and sister, are settling into their new home in Saskatoon.

Winnipeg

Suspicious death of Manitoba man now ruled a homicide: RCMP

Officers with the Manitoba RCMP said what they once were investigating as a suspicious death has now been deemed a homicide.
'We need people to work': Manitoba hotel industry experiencing labour shortage

Following years of struggle brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Manitoba hotel industry is experiencing a new issue – labour shortages.
One scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday amid a mass revolt by top members of his government, marking an end to three tumultuous years in power in which he brazenly bent and sometimes broke the rules of British politics.

Calgary

Yahoo! Calgary Stampede ramps up with first pancake breakfasts, Sneak-A-Peek

With the first full-scale Calgary Stampede rapidly approaching, some Calgarians are getting into the spirit a little early.
'Pent up demand': Calgary Stampede returns with parade, spectators and no limits

The rides are going up, concession stands are waiting, stuffed animals are displayed at games tables and the Calgary Stampede is raring to go Friday in its first return to full capacity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WEATHER
WEATHER | Calgary faces storms ahead of Stampede Sneak-A-Peek

Significant storm risk in Alberta Thursday afternoon; Calgary included.

Edmonton

Oilers unveil new, but classic, jerseys

The Oilers are going back to the original royal blue and orange look the team wore during the 80s dynasty.
Josh Classen's forecast: High risk of severe storms later today

It's setting up to be a very active day across central and north-central Alberta with a high risk of severe storms late this afternoon and this evening.
Cyclist dead in Gasoline Alley hit-and-run south of Red Deer

A 45-year-old cyclist is dead and RCMP are searching for a car with suspected windshield damage in connection with the crash south of Red Deer.

Toronto

BREAKING
BREAKING | Woman knocked unconscious in another random attack at Toronto transit station

Police are investigating after a woman was knocked unconscious following an apparent random attack at a Toronto transit station.
Man pulled from burning car by five others on Ontario highway in 'heroic effort'

Five men are being hailed as heroes by the Ontario Provincial Police after saving a man from a burning vehicle on a Toronto-area highway earlier this week.
Toronto residents complain of sleepless nights after alleged nightclub opens in their condo building

Residents living in Toronto’s west end say they have been left utterly exhausted after an alleged nightclub opened up at the base of their condominium.

Ottawa

BREAKING
BREAKING | Banff Avenue shooting victim dies in hospital

A 24-year-old man shot on Banff Avenue in the city’s south end on Tuesday has died.
Bluesfest is back today after two years of COVID-19 cancellations

Fans will be packing into the grounds at LeBreton Flats tonight for the first in-person Bluesfest since 2019.
Ottawa senior says he lost life savings investing with company now facing fraud charges

An Ottawa senior citizen says he lost his life savings after investing with a real estate development firm that has been charged with fraud.

Vancouver

Hospital 'nightmare' in B.C. for Quebec patient denied surgery: father

A Quebec man who fell and broke his jaw, cheekbone and a bone around his left eye while visiting British Columbia says his surgery was cancelled after he was told his home province “won't pay” for the procedure.
Dozens of B.C. firefighters sent to Yukon after lightning sparks 136 fires in 7 days

A Yukon information officer says firefighters in the territory have been bolstered by crews and resources from British Columbia to help fight a growing number of wildfires.
Surrey drivers warned of hours-long road closure after hydro pole crash

Surrey drivers may need to alter their route in to work Thursday morning due to a car crash involving a hydro pole.

Montreal

Quebec says new wave of COVID-19 'under control for the moment,' urges people to be 'vigilant'

As Quebec enters the seventh wave of COVID-19, the province's health minister says the situation is 'under control for the moment' but is urging residents to be vigilant.
Hospital 'nightmare' in B.C. for Quebec patient denied surgery: father

A Quebec man who fell and broke his jaw, cheekbone and a bone around his left eye while visiting British Columbia says his surgery was cancelled after he was told his home province “won't pay” for the procedure.
Supreme Court refuses to hear Pierre Karl Peladeau's challenge against his sister

The Supreme Court of Canada is refusing to hear the challenge by Pierre Karl Péladeau and his brother, Érik Péladeau, in a case concerning their father's inheritance against their sister, Anne-Marie Péladeau.

Vancouver Island

Malahat highway traffic snarled by truck fire

The Trans-Canada Highway was reduced to single-lane traffic in both directions due to a truck fire Thursday morning.
35-year-old man was lying in roadway when killed by vehicle near Courtenay: RCMP

Investigators say a man was lying in the roadway when he was struck and killed by a vehicle near Courtenay, B.C., on Wednesday.
Logging truck driver airlifted to hospital after crash near Campbell River

The driver of a logging truck was airlifted to hospital in Victoria after he was pinned inside the vehicle following a rollover crash on Wednesday morning.

Atlantic

Body found after suspected drowning in Dartmouth

The body of a man who went missing from King’s Wharf in Dartmouth Wednesday night has been found.
Person in hospital with serious injuries following Halifax shooting: police

A person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a shooting in Halifax Wednesday night.
Former crew say goodbye to storied research ship Hudson, as replacement awaited

The Canadian Coast Guard is saying goodbye to a storied research vessel today and looking for a replacement to carry out the science projects the ship has hosted for the past six decades.

Northern Ontario

Four days of live music on Sudbury's Ramsey Lake

A popular Sudbury summer music festival kicks off its annual event celebrating five decades of live music, entertainment and workshops.
Man pulled from burning car by five others on Ontario highway in 'heroic effort'

Five men are being hailed as heroes by the Ontario Provincial Police after saving a man from a burning vehicle on a Toronto-area highway earlier this week.
Intense video shows worker dangling from crane at Toronto construction site

Video has emerged showing a worker dangling in the air above a Toronto construction site after accidently getting entangled in a tagline attached to a crane.

Kitchener

Arrest made in stabbing at University of Waterloo residence

A 19-year-old man is facing charges after a stabbing Wednesday night at a University of Waterloo residence.
$61 million in illegal cannabis seized from production sites in Kingsville

Essex County OPP say police have seized more than $61 million worth of illegal cannabis from two production sites in Kingsville.
More ER closures in Listowel and Wingham

Once again due to staff shortages, the emergency departments at both Listowel and Wingham hospitals will be closed overal several upcoming dates.