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NEW | U.S. Justice Dept. seeks to unseal search warrant of Trump home

The Justice Department has asked a court to unseal the search warrant the FBI received before searching the Florida estate of former President Donald Trump, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump claps during the final remarks during Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

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BREAKING | Massive power outage hitting downtown Toronto causing major disruptions

A widespread power outage is currently affecting the downtown core in Toronto and officials say it may have been caused by a large crane that struck a high-voltage transmission line.

National system for tracking health-care staff needed to address future challenges: CMA president

A national tracking system for health-care workers, with information on what training they have, where they're located and what their career plans are, would make a 'significant difference' in addressing future staffing challenges, the president of the Canadian Medical Association says.

'Devastating': Search continues for Sask. mushroom picker missing for 7 days

It’s been seven days since 74-year-old Lois Chartrand went missing while mushroom picking in the forest north of Smeaton, Sask.
Accused in Saskatoon hospital attack now faces 2nd-degree murder charge

Following the death of a man injured in an apparently random attack, Saskatoon police have laid a second-degree murder charge.
Sask. to appoint administrator to oversee school following abuse allegations

Saskatchewan's education ministry is appointing an administrator to oversee a Saskatoon Christian school at the centre of a criminal investigation of a proposed class action lawsuit.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg man drowned at Whiteshell Provincial Park: RCMP

Lac du Bonnet RCMP are investigating after a Winnipeg man drowned in Whiteshell Provincial Park Tuesday.
'This is what they do, and they're very good at it': cybercrime up in Manitoba

Cybercrime is on the rise across Manitoba, and while new provincial funding is helping Winnipeg Police crack down on illegal cryptocurrency transactions, other forms of cybercrime are also threatening Manitobans.
Manitoba sees another week of increased COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 cases are up in Manitoba according to the latest surveillance from the province.

Calgary

Nearly $3M in drugs seized, 5 people charged in Calgary ALERT investigations

Five people are facing charges after a pair of Calgary drug busts in which police seized nearly $3 million in methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Lethbridge gymnastics coach facing more sexual assault charges

Jamie Ellacott, 33, was arrested on July 12 and charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.
Alberta's monkeypox vaccination rate increases as more cities offer shots

Alberta Health says 2,213 Albertans have signed up to receive a monkeypox vaccination and 1,498 doses have been administered.

Edmonton

Remembering Ben Stelter: Connor McDavid and Oilers to pay tribute to young superfan

The Edmonton Oilers shared memories of superfan Ben Stelter on Thursday. Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman and head coach Jay Woodcroft held a virtual press conference to speak about the six-year-old.
2 Edmonton seniors with dementia missing after alarm at care facility

Edmonton Police Service issued a missing persons notice for two local seniors with dementia early Thursday morning.
3 vehicles sought in connection to fatal Parkland County crash, string of break-and-enters

A fatal crash west of Edmonton is part of a larger investigation into a "string" of break-and-enters, police have confirmed.

Toronto

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BREAKING | Massive power outage hitting downtown Toronto causing major disruptions

A widespread power outage is currently affecting the downtown core in Toronto and officials say it may have been caused by a large crane that struck a high-voltage transmission line.
Will you be eligible for one of Ontario's new tax credits? Here's the breakdown

The Ontario government is planning to move forward with several tax credits for residents as it formally tabled its 2022-23 budget on Tuesday.
Police investigating attack on Brampton, Ont. media personality as attempted murder

A Brampton, Ont. media personality who was attacked with a machete and axe in his driveway will need months of physical rehabilitation to recover, a close friend says.

Ottawa

What you need to know about the Queensway closure this weekend

Hwy. 417 will be closed between the Metcalfe and Carling/Kirkwood exits from 8 p.m. Thursday until Monday at 6 a.m.
Here's when gas prices will increase eight cents a litre in Ottawa

Canadians for Affordable Energy President Dan McTeague says gas prices will increase eight cents a litre in Ottawa on Friday, bringing gas prices to $1.749 a litre.
Mississippi Mills, Ont. councillor has pay suspended for breaching COVID-19 vaccination policy

A Mississippi Mills, Ont. councillor has had her pay suspended for 90 days after breaching the municipality's COVID-19 vaccination policy by attending council meetings while refusing to disclose her vaccination status.

Vancouver

How high mortgage rates are impacting B.C. home sales and prices

Properties are selling for less and staying on the market longer, recently released reports on real estate in British Columbia show.
Man charged in machete attack outside Empress Hotel in Downtown Eastside

More than a month after a terrifying machete attack in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, a 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged.
Man reportedly exposed himself to hikers on popular North Shore trail; Mounties look for witness

Police are hoping a witness will come forward after a man reportedly exposed himself to hikers on a popular North Vancouver trail late last month.

Montreal

2 shootings within minutes of each other in Montreal leave 1 dead, 2 injured

Two shootings that occurred within minutes of each other in Montreal's northeast end have left one person dead and two others injured.
U.S. teen leaves hospital 3 months after drive-by shooting in Laval, Que.

An American teenager who was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting in Laval, Que. during a family vacation three months ago was finally released from hospital, but still isn't able to walk on his own.
Religious minorities feel less safe, welcome in Quebec since Bill 21 was adopted: survey

A new study shows that religious minorities in Quebec, particularly women, feel less safe and less welcome in the social fabric of society since the adoption of the province's secularism law, commonly known as Bill 21.

Vancouver Island

Man sought after failing to return to Victoria halfway house

Police are asking the public to help find a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after he failed to return to a Victoria halfway house.
Vancouver Island river sees twice as many salmon as originally forecasted

This year's sockeye salmon return in the Somass River came in around double what the pre-season run size estimate was.
New helicopter medical team focuses on industrial accidents on Vancouver Island

A new helicopter team that provides advanced medical care has launched on northern Vancouver Island.

Atlantic

Former CEO of IWK Health Centre released on bail pending appeal of fraud conviction

A former Halifax hospital CEO convicted of fraud has been granted bail one day after being sentenced to five months in jail.
Newfoundland wildfires could be sign of what climate change has in store for province

A climatologist says the wildfires that have been burning for more than two weeks in central Newfoundland could be a sign of what's to come as the province feels the impacts of climate change.
Two dead, seven displaced after house fires in Moncton, Midgic, N.B.

Two people are dead and seven others are displaced after two house fires in New Brunswick.

Northern Ontario

Northeastern Ontario could be home to three film studios serving thriving industry

News this week about a $35 million film studio proposed for Greater Sudbury is just the latest of a flurry of recent announcements in the northeast.
Sault police catch suspect outside victim's residence with their pants down

A 39-year-old suspect in the Sault is facing several charges after literally being caught with their pants down Thursday.
Police charge Sudbury motorist with stunt driving on Regent Street

Ontario Provincial Police say they have charged a 33-year-old Sudbury motorist with stunt driving following an incident on Regent Street on Aug. 10.

Kitchener

Paramedic staffing shortages in Waterloo region impacting patients, offload delays

Issues impacting Ontario’s healthcare system are extending beyond the hospital and into the streets as some paramedics raise concerns.
Commuters frustrated at Kitchener GO train cancellations

A recent wave of temporary GO train cancellations along the Kitchener line has left commuters frustrated as they navigate alternative options.
Humane society sees increase in 'inhumane trap' usage

Animal services officers at the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) say they have witnessed an increasing trend of traps being set to capture or harm local wildlife.