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CTV News - Toronto Saturday, August 17, 2024 7:24 PM
     One person is dead after a fire broke out at a home in south Etobicoke.
CTV News - Toronto Saturday, August 17, 2024 9:32 PM
     A man is in critical condition following a single-vehicle crash on a highway ramp in Mississauga Saturday night.
CTV News - Toronto Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:08 PM
     The King's Plate has been cancelled.
CTV News - Toronto Saturday, August 17, 2024 3:50 PM
     A man who was previously charged for allegedly sexually assaulting two children under his care is facing more than a dozen new sexual offences.
CTV News - Toronto Saturday, August 17, 2024 6:38 PM
     Ian Happ homered in the first inning and Michael Busch added a two-run triple as the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Saturday.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, August 17, 2024 8:35 PM
     Chants of "no justice, no peace" were heard in downtown Edmonton on Saturday at a rally in honour of a man shot and killed by an Edmonton police officer.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, August 17, 2024 7:07 PM
     Former U.S. president Donald Trump on Saturday repeatedly swerved from a message focused on the economy into non sequiturs and personal attacks, including thrice declaring that he was better looking than Vice-President Kamala Harris.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, August 17, 2024 4:44 PM
     Increased military traffic can be expected on major highways in northern and central Ontario on Aug. 18 and again on Aug. 27.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, August 17, 2024 6:21 PM
     A video of a rooster in the back of a Regina police cruiser has been making its rounds on social media.
Saturday, August 17, 2024 6:01 PM
     Jasper residents were finally allowed to return to the community on Friday after they had to flee the raging flames more than three weeks ago.
Saturday, August 17, 2024 4:19 PM
     Waterloo regional police say there were no injuries reported after a tornado reportedly touched down in Ayr, Ont., Saturday morning.
Saturday, August 17, 2024 4:17 PM
     The new Active Living Centre in Vernon, B.C., is expected to open in the fall of 2026, with the city saying the project will not exceed $135.9 million.
Saturday, August 17, 2024 2:06 PM
     A charge of second-degree murder has been approved against Danny Anthony Sirvio, 57, in relation to the August 2023 death of his uncle, Wayne Sirvio in Sicamous, B.C.
Toronto Sun Saturday, August 17, 2024 8:32 PM
     MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hideki Matsuyama felt his lower back starting to act up. On a whim, he decided to put a new putter in his bag for the start of the PGA Tour postseason. And now the Japanese star has a five-shot lead going into the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. "I […]
Toronto Sun Saturday, August 17, 2024 7:49 PM
     Police say one person is dead after a house fire in Etobicoke on Saturday night. Fire crews responded to the area of Lake Shore Blvd. and Miles Rd. at 6:41 p.m. for a house fire. FIRE: UPDATELake Shore Blvd and Miles Rd6:41 pm-one person has been located inside the home VSA and have been pronounced […]
Toronto Sun Saturday, August 17, 2024 7:00 PM
     YOUNG CRIME Re "Toronto cops arrest 10, lay more than 100 charges in SIM swap scam" (The Canadian Press, Aug. 1): The arrests are a positive development. Law enforcement's continuous diligent efforts made it possible that many such offenders are off the streets and hopefully behind bars. The law-abiding, peace-loving general public is always supportive […]
Toronto Sun Saturday, August 17, 2024 6:36 PM
     WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday again sought to deliver a campaign message focused on the economy, but the Republican repeatedly swerved into non-sequiturs and personal attacks, including twice declaring that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump wound back and forth between hitting his points on economic policy […]
Toronto Sun Saturday, August 17, 2024 6:21 PM
     CINCINNATI — Canada's Leylah Fernandez suffered a 7-5, 6-7 (1), 7-6 (3) defeat at the hands of American Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open on Saturday. Already having to win one tiebreaker just to keep herself in the match, Fernandez needed to do it once more to advance to the semifinals. However, […]
Toronto Sun Saturday, August 17, 2024 6:15 PM
     LOS ANGELES — The brown felt fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the second installment of the Indiana Jones movies sold for $630,000 at auction, film and TV memorabilia company Propstore announced Friday. The hat featured in 1984's "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" was expected to fetch between $250,000 and $500,000, according […]
Toronto Sun Saturday, August 17, 2024 6:03 PM
     History and nostalgia aside, Wrigley Field has not been kind to the Blue Jays. Seven years ago, the Jays were swept in a three-game series. In their return to Chicago's North Side, a repeat perhaps awaits unless the Blue Jays suddenly find their groove at the plate. They made things interesting in the series opener […]
Toronto Sun Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:41 PM
     The King's Plate has survived two world wars and two global pandemics. But determining its 165th champion will have to wait until Friday because of good old rain. Racing at Woodbine was cancelled after five races on Saturday. Those races were contested in miserable conditions as a thunderstorm menacingly rolled through the Greater Toronto Area. The […]
Toronto Sun Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:16 PM
     JASPER, ALTA. — Parks Canada says a wildfire that forced everyone to flee the Alberta town of Jasper and destroyed close to a third of its buildings is no longer classified as out-of-control and is now listed as "being held." The agency issued a statement saying that means the fire is not currently expected to […]
Toronto Sun Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:02 PM
     MEXICO CITY — Social media platform X said Saturday it will close its operations in Brazil, claiming Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes threatened to arrest its legal representative in Brazil if they did not comply with orders. X is removing all remaining Brazil staff in the country "effective immediately," though the company said […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, August 17, 2024 8:59 PM
     The union representing Toronto police officers is calling on all levels of government to stop pointing fingers and take action after several officers were injured while attempting to arrest a repeat offender. A statement released by the Toronto Police Association (TPA) on Saturday says officers were called on August 16 to help Sherrifs with an […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, August 17, 2024 7:43 PM
     One person is dead after a fire engulfed a home in south Etobicoke on Saturday night. Fire crews were called to a residence on Miles Road in the area of Lake Shore Boulevard West and Royal York Road around 6:45 p.m. Saturday. Firefighters were met with large flames coming through the front window of the […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:51 PM
     The brown felt fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the second installment of the Indiana Jones movies sold for $630,000 at auction, film and TV memorabilia company Propstore announced Friday. The hat featured in 1984's "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" had been expected to fetch between $250,000 and $500,000, according to the […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:36 PM
     Toronto police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a hate-motivated assault. Police say two people exited a TTC at Finch West subway station just after 5:30 p.m. on August 13 when the suspect allegedly hit the victim in the face with an object, causing them to bleed. Investigators say the […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:13 PM
     The King's Plate is North America's oldest continually run horse race but it was no match for Mother Nature on Saturday. Woodbine Racetrack officials say heavy rains which swept through the GTA Saturday afternoon have forced them to cancel the remainder of the card, including the first jewel of Canada's Triple Crown. In a statement […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:07 PM
     JASPER, ALTA. — Parks Canada says a wildfire that forced everyone to flee the Alberta town of Jasper and destroyed close to a third of its buildings is no longer classified as out-of-control and is now listed as "being held." The agency issued a statement saying that means the fire is not currently expected to […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, August 17, 2024 4:21 PM
     Police have laid additional charges against a Toronto man previously arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting children and they believe there may be more victims. Toronto police say Kevin Marsh was originally arrested in October 2017 after they claimed he sexually assaulted several children dating as far back as May 2012 up to September 2017. Investigators […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, August 17, 2024 3:48 PM
     A Chilliwack, B.C., woman has been arrested over what police are describing as racially offensive content she shared via social media. Police say the woman was arrested on Aug. 7, but has since been released to appear in court at a later date while prosecutors consider "several" possible recommended charges. Police declined to share the […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, August 17, 2024 3:36 PM
     Social media platform X said Saturday it will close its operations in Brazil, claiming Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes threatened to arrest its legal representative in Brazil if they did not comply with orders.
CityNews Toronto Saturday, August 17, 2024 2:40 PM
     Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologists issued a tornado warning for the region just after 11 a.m. on Saturday.
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     CP24.com Journalist ... Investigators allege he used this position to sexually assault the children several times.Toronto police told CP24 that Marsh ...
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     Heavy smoke and flames seen coming from the top of the historic building around noon. Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos: ...
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     Parts of the Greater Toronto Area are seeing widespread as torrential rainfall continues to pour down.
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     CP24.com Journalist. Follow |Contact. Published Aug. 17, 2024 2:08 p.m. PDT. Share. The King's Plate race on Saturday has been cancelled due to unsafe ...
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     Drivers had to be stopped at the light so they couldn't attempt to drive through the water. Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos: ...
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     Text: Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com Journalist. @BryannAguilar. Published Saturday, August 17, 2024 3:49PM EDT. A man who was previously ...
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     A severe thunderstorm warning has been called off for Toronto, but remains in effect for parts of York and Durham regions. Subscribe to CP24 to ...
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     Environment Canada says it is investigating whether a tornado touched down in a southwestern Ontario community today as part of a storm system ...
G-Alt cp24.com Saturday, August 17, 2024 3:18 PM
     A severe thunderstorm warning has been called off for Toronto, but remains in effect for parts of York and Durham regions.
G-Alt cp24.com Saturday, August 17, 2024 2:19 PM
     Torontonians might want to rain check their outdoor plans today as the city is at risk of tornadoes and forecast to see 'nickel size' hail and up ...
G-Alt cp24.com Saturday, August 17, 2024 2:02 PM
     The number of wildfires in the province is now at 370, down from the more than 400 fires reported earlier in the week. Subscribe to CP24 to watch ...
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     Ernesto has made landfall on the western side of Bermuda as a Category One Hurricane. Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos: ...
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     Torontonians might want to rain check their outdoor plans today as the city is at risk of tornadoes and forecast to see 'nickel size' hail.
Ottawa Citizen Saturday, August 17, 2024 9:49 PM
     A shortage of nursing staff was blamed for a temporary closure of the emergency department at Almonte General Hospital on Saturday night. An announcement mid-evening from the Mississippi River Health Alliance said the Almonte emergency department was to be closed from 7 p.m. on Saturday until 7 a.m. on Sunday. The rest of the hospital […]
Ottawa Citizen Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:11 PM
     The one-day halt to service is to allow for work connecting the Confederation Line to the Stage 2 eastern extension.
Ottawa Citizen Saturday, August 17, 2024 4:44 PM
     This year's tour kicked off in Virginia on June 21-23 and winds down in Dallas on Sept. 20-22.
Ottawa Citizen Saturday, August 17, 2024 3:45 PM
     The heavy rain expected in Ottawa this weekend has prompted organizers of some outdoor events to adjust their plans by either moving indoors or putting up tents. Odyssey Theatre was able to shift Saturday's arts fair program from Strathcona Park to Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave. "It may be wet outside, but the Fair is […]
Ottawa Citizen Saturday, August 17, 2024 3:40 PM
     Gatineau police said Saturday an investigation was continuing into the death of a person whose body was found near a riverside marina in the city's Jacques Cartier area. Police would only confirm that they were called to the scene Saturday morning and found a body nearby. Police would not comment on the cause of death […]
Ottawa Citizen Saturday, August 17, 2024 2:54 PM
     Defensive coordinator Barron Miles' daughter Ava was flown via air ambulance to an Ohio clinic on Thursday.
Ottawa Citizen Saturday, August 17, 2024 2:54 PM
     Quebec's police watchdog, the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes, has launched an inquiry into a incident near Gracefield involving the Sûreté du Québec that left a civilian with serious injuries. According to a release from the BEI, the incident occurred Friday at about 10:20 p.m., when a patrol car spotted a vehicle in the Gracefield area, […]
The Province Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:51 PM
     Curtis Bell has one of the more interesting resumes in the NHL.
The Province Saturday, August 17, 2024 3:46 PM
     This year's four-team field includes arch rivals Coquitlam Adanacs and Port Coquitlam Saints, who are both looking for B.C.'s first Minto since 2018
The Province Saturday, August 17, 2024 2:05 PM
     Rourke's return has sparked excitement for B.C. fans and comes just as the team is trying to steer itself out of a dangerous skid.
Regina Leader-Post Saturday, August 17, 2024 3:33 PM
     Credit to the Lauther, the Roughriders kicker who waited for media after missing four field goals in a loss to the Alouettes on Friday night
Montreal Gazette Saturday, August 17, 2024 6:54 PM
     The 21-year-old Laval native broke on six of her 15 opportunities and won 59.4 per cent of her first-serve points in the three-hour match.
Montreal Gazette Saturday, August 17, 2024 6:06 PM
     The driver, 29, was met by police investigators and could face charges of impaired driving causing death.
Montreal Gazette Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:52 PM
     Rainfall amounts of up to 40 mm are expected Sunday afternoon and evening.
Montreal Gazette Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:28 PM
     The walkout at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Montreal is part of a series of surprise strikes.
Calgary Herald Saturday, August 17, 2024 9:26 PM
     During his downtime, although there's not a ton of that during the grind of the golf season, you can often find Richard Green at the racetrack, tucked behind the wheel of his Porsche 991 GT3 Cup. While his beloved car is currently in park, Green finds himself in the driver's seat at the 2024 Rogers […]
Calgary Herald Saturday, August 17, 2024 9:01 PM
     Grant Fuhr is a big believer in this not-so-big goalie. Fuhr is one of the most accomplished netminders in NHL history, having backstopped the Edmonton Oilers to a handful of Stanley Cup celebrations in a seven-season span from 1984-1990. The Hockey Hall of Fame inductee now lives in Palm Springs, where he provides his insights […]
Calgary Herald Saturday, August 17, 2024 8:07 PM
     Cavalry FC has vaulted into contention to defend its Canadian Premier League regular-season title with four straight win. Fraser Aird's goal on a counter-attack in the 53th minute stood up as the winner as the Cavs kept rolling with a 2-1 victory over host York United FC on Friday night in rainy Toronto conditions at […]
Calgary Herald Saturday, August 17, 2024 6:44 PM
     City police say a vehicle fire could be connected to a shooting death that occurred at nearly the same time in the northwest neighbourhood of Carrington. At about 5 p.m. Friday, police were called to the 14200 block of 1 St. N.W. following reports of gunshots. There, they found a person who was deceased and […]
Calgary Herald Saturday, August 17, 2024 6:35 PM
     Up to 200 people showed up at McMahon Stadium Saturday to build aerobics sweat equity for the cause of providing people living with SMA with things like wheelchairs, ramps and other necessities.
Calgary Herald Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:07 PM
     By virtue of his strong performance at the Battle of the North, Rae Croteau Jr. jumped to the top of the World Professional Chuckwagon Association driver standings. Croteau won last Sunday's championship final heat in Dawson Creek, B.C., for his second straight Battle of the North title. "It was probably the best the track's ever […]
Calgary Herald Saturday, August 17, 2024 4:58 PM
     On Saturday, dozens of his fellow firefighters dressed in their distinctive yellow shirts gathered to pay tribute at Kitchen's regimental funeral where the fallen firefighter was saluted by a pair of aerial ladders hoisting British and Canadian flags outside the church.
Calgary Herald Saturday, August 17, 2024 3:11 PM
     Two people were taken to hospital following a head-on collision late Friday on Hwy. 40 in Kananaskis Country, say RCMP. Mounties say initial indications are that about 11 p.m., a truck crossed the middle line in the southbound lane and collided with an SUV carrying three passengers just off the TransCanada Hwy. near the Stoney […]
Vancouver Sun Saturday, August 17, 2024 4:32 PM
     The four choices that B.C. residents voted on were Freedom Mobile Amp, Arch, Rise or Place. And the winner is ...  
Vancouver Sun Saturday, August 17, 2024 3:54 PM
     Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special weather statement for strong wind and rain beginning Saturday night.
Vancouver Sun Saturday, August 17, 2024 2:15 PM
     Weekly roundup of local and international climate change news for the week of Aug. 12 to Aug. 18, 2024.