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Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:56 PM
     British Columbia's Health Ministry is limiting the sales of two more diabetes drugs to curb their off-label use for weight loss and preserve supply for people who are diabetic.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:50 PM
     Around 5:05 p.m., the Toronto Transit Commission announced there would be no service on Line 1: Yonge-University between College and St George stations because of a fire.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:35 PM
     The call for help came around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, when the horseback rider was injured about 185 kilometres east of Fort Nelson.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:26 PM
     Ottawa is countersuing a contractor for $60M over a failed bridge repair in Kingston, calling the work "worthless." The firm had earlier sued the federal government for $8M.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:26 PM
     The Manitoba government says its search of Prairie Green Landfill for additional remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, two First Nations women killed in 2022, has concluded.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:24 PM
     A non-binary person, with U.S. citizenship, will temporarily remain in Canada after their deportation order was paused citing potential dangers facing LGBTQ+ people in the U.S.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:06 PM
     Baumgartner was best known for his record-setting jump from the edge of space down to Earth in 2012.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:04 PM
     Authorities in Southwest England say a school bus carrying middle school children crashed Thursday, and one student has been killed, along with two being seriously injured.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 4:52 PM
     The case against Husam Taha Ali Al-Sewaiee was dropped after police received new information.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 4:51 PM
     Late last month, prosecutors charged Jason Frost, 45, with abandoning a child and failing to provide the necessaries of life, Mounties said.
CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:37 PM
     A Canadian doctor was part of the July 2025 Gaza Freedom Flotilla, a civilian maritime mission to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. Their ship Handala departed Syracuse, Italy on July 13 and travelled to Gallipoli before heading to Gaza. In an interview with OMNI News, , Yipeng Ge said that there was a warm welcome by the […]
CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:21 PM
     An e-bike rider has been injured in a crash with a vehicle in North York Thursday afternoon. Toronto police were called to the Weston Road and Finch Avenue West area, just after 4 p.m. to reports of a collision. The female rider, believed to be in her 30s, has been taken to hospital with unknown […]
CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:09 PM
     Dakota Joshua's time with the Vancouver Canucks has come to an end. The forward was dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday in exchange for a fourth-round pick at the 2028 NHL Draft, the team confirmed. The 29-year-old enjoyed a career resurgence with the Canucks, spending three seasons in Vancouver and amassing 36 goals and 69 points across […]
CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:05 PM
     Toronto police say they have charged two lawyers in relation with a fraud and breach of trust investigation. In a media release on Thursday, police say, Singa Bui, 42, of Toronto, defrauded parties involved in numerous real estate transactions, including her own clients. Police say the incidents happened between 2021 and 2024. Bui is facing […]
CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 4:41 PM
     Amid a report that shows tens of thousands of women are turned away from shelters every year, a front-line worker who helps women impacted by gender-based violence in Ontario has seen the system fail them over and over.   Marilia dos Santos, a gender-based violence counsellor at the Abrigo Centre in Toronto has been working with […]
CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 4:19 PM
     A male pedestrian has been taken to hospital with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in North York on Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the Jane Street and Frith Road area at about 3:23 p.m. Toronto paramedics rushed the victim, whose exact age isn't known, to hospital. Police say […]
CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 3:23 PM
     A Toronto man has been charged for allegedly trying to report his vehicle as stolen after fleeing from provincial police. Ontario Provincial Police say officers initially observed the vehicle with no registration, when the 32-year-old driver fled the scene. Following an investigation into the incident, the driver was identified and arrested at another police station […]
CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:56 PM
     Tucked away inside a blind box collectible, these colourful plush toy monsters are recognizable for their wide grins, fangs, and their long bunny-like ears. The Labubu is a desirable toy, now seen in everyday life, hanging on pursues or belt loops, sometimes as a fashion trend or symbol of status. In Canada, it's become increasingly […]
CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:54 PM
     WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump recently had a medical checkup after noticing "mild swelling" in his lower legs and was found to have a condition common in older adults that causes blood to pool in his veins, the White House said Thursday. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said tests by the White House medical unit […]
CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:45 PM
     Provincial police say they are investigating another rock-throwing incident in Niagara Region, the latest in a series of occurrences in which rocks were thrown at passing vehicles. Investigators with Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)'s Niagara Region say the latest incident happened around 7 a.m. Thursday near the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) and Mountain Road. OPP Sgt. […]
CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:58 PM
     These scammers were full of hot air. York Regional Police say several people were duped out of cold cash after the promise of a hot air balloon ride turned out to be a ruse. The probe into the strange scam began on June 4, 2024, when investigators say a person responded to a social media […]
CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:19 PM
     Most new measles cases in Ontario over the past week were reported in a popular summer travel area. Public Health Ontario is reporting 32 new measles cases, 19 of which are in Huron Perth. The public health unit located west of Kitchener includes Stratford, known for its annual theatre festival, as well as Lake Huron […]
CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:09 PM
     Ontario's solicitor general says the province is adding 150 beds to three jails across the province using modular construction. Michael Kerzner made the announcement Thursday at the Niagara Detention Centre, which will expand by 50 spaces, as will the Vanier Centre for Women in Milton, and the Cecil Facer Youth Centre in Sudbury, which is […]
CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 12:42 PM
     VICTORIA — B.C. Premier David Eby has leaned on Ravi Kahlon from the moment Eby officially sought the government's top job, with Kahlon co-chairing his leadership campaign. When Eby created the province's stand-alone housing ministry in 2022, he asked Kahlon to head it, and when U.S. President Donald Trump launched his trade war on Canada […]
CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 12:39 PM
     Classic rocker Steve Miller has canceled his U.S. tour because he said severe weather including extreme heat and unpredictable flooding poses a danger to his band, its fans and crew. The tour was set to kick off in August and run through early November, with nearly three dozen stops across the U.S. including cities in […]
Ottawa Citizen Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:25 PM
     The Canadian Army has initiated a summary investigation to examine the alleged conduct of any currently serving members that were part of the online group.
Ottawa Citizen Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:30 PM
     As the spread of measles begins to wind down in Ontario, health officials confirm there have been four cases in Ottawa.
Ottawa Citizen Thursday, July 17, 2025 12:44 PM
     Opened in late May, the new Preston Street eatery serves shareable Indian dishes with luxe flourishes and big flavours, backed by confident cooking and a few dramatic reveals.
Ottawa Citizen Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:54 AM
     Warnings earlier in the day had said conditions were favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that might produce damaging wind gusts and torrential rain.
Ottawa Citizen Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:35 AM
     Nothing in the record available to special constables suggested the woman was suicidal and in need of constant supervision, says report.
Ottawa Citizen Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:00 AM
     Steaming piles of natural byproducts from the horses have spurred complaints in the neighbourhoods they've been training in.
Ottawa Citizen Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:35 AM
     Emergency responders treated a young boy and transported him to CHEO with non-life-threatening injuries Wednesday evening.
Windsor Star Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:48 PM
     Essex County OPP have charged four people, including a 17-year-old, after a raid at a Leamington residence led to the seizure of drugs, weapons, and trafficking materials. On July 11, members of the Ontario Provincial Police's Essex County Community Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Erie Street South. The raid was […]
Windsor Star Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:46 PM
     A 27-year-old Windsor man has been arrested for fraud and theft — just two months after being charged in a similar case. Windsor police said the latest incident happened shortly before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, in the 2400 block of Dougall Avenue, where two people had arranged a drone sale through an online […]
Windsor Star Thursday, July 17, 2025 12:05 PM
     Emergency crews are investigating after a Thursday morning fire and gas leak at a mixed-use building on Ottawa Street caused $75,000 in damage and displaced eight residents. According to a Windsor Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, a fire investigator and a member of the Windsor Police Arson Unit are on location to determine the cause […]
Windsor Star Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:56 AM
     Be a part of the experience of finetuning a production when Arts Collective Theatre hosts a talkback session, looking for audience feedback, following its July 26 performance of Blood Ties.  Blood Ties is the first production of the collective's new works program.  Billed as a darkly comedic musical thriller by Anika Johnson and Barbara Johnston, […]
Windsor Star Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:40 AM
     It's some good old-fashioned body-slamming family fun. The action will be high-flying, hard-hitting — and free — this month when part of Ouellette Avenue transforms into an outdoor professional wrestling arena for the Downtown Showdown. "There have been many infamous 'street fights' in wrestling history, but this is something entirely different," said Scott D'Amore, a […]
Windsor Star Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:10 AM
     Windsor's Hiatus House has raised $1.3 million on the path to building long-term housing for women fleeing violence, and is forging ahead with the next step in its ambitious multi-year plan. "Forty per cent of women start their new life in homelessness, and it's just not okay," said executive director Sylvie Guenther. "We have to […]
Windsor Star Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:06 AM
     A physician-led initiative that brings medical treatment to Windsor homeless shelters is connecting vulnerable people with primary care. Dr. Jennifer Bondy, the visionary behind Windsor Shelter Health Associates, began volunteering in a city shelter in 2021, "putting out fires" a few hours each week by treating numerous bone infections, among other things. Now the shelter […]
Windsor Star Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:00 AM
     The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced a roughly $2.98 million payment to the City of Windsor Wednesday for hosting Caesars Windsor.  The Crown agency makes regular payments to host communities for all land-based casino sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site.  The $2,983,227 payment is a portion […]
The Province Thursday, July 17, 2025 4:33 PM
     The hulking winger was diagnosed with testicular cancer last summer, missed crucial training and camp, and the first 14 games. He didn't suit up until Nov.14.
The Province Thursday, July 17, 2025 3:42 PM
     More Ibiza pool party than Royal Ascot, there will still be plenty of hats and summer dresses on show at Hastings Racecourse Saturday
The Province Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:00 PM
     Hit play on that suggested streaming music playlist and crack open one of these crowd-pleasing bottles.
The Province Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:40 PM
     Saskatchewan Roughriders versus B.C. Lions at B.C. Place (Saturday night) The Lions (3-3) come off a 32-14 win over Edmonton as Nathan Rourke  has his best game of the season as he threw for 345 yards and two TDs while James Butler ran for 171 yards and a touchdown. The Lions have won three straight […]
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:47 PM
     Saskatoon's city manager said he hopes a location for a 60-bed shelter in Saskatoon will be announced in the coming weeks.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, July 17, 2025 12:28 PM
     The smoky air that has become all-too-common during Canadian summers poses yet another challenge for agricultural producers.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:34 AM
     The driver who crossed the line first did not finish first at the 2025 NASCAR Canada Series Leland 250 race Wednesday night in Saskatoon.
Regina Leader-Post Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:04 PM
     "The simplest and the most straightforward way to achieve free and fair trade across the nation in Canada is, quite simply, to expand the New West Partnership ..."
Regina Leader-Post Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:54 PM
     Ontario-based Emterra will be Saskatchewan's new northern scrap tire recycler and is expected to open a facility next year in Saskatoon, according to the provincial program's regulator.
Regina Leader-Post Thursday, July 17, 2025 12:01 PM
     From making and selling music to pay the bills to why he came to the CFL in the first place, Micah Johnson shares his journey off the field
Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:49 PM
     The Alberta government's ban on sex in school library book kept getting more restrictive, until it even banned romance
Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:48 PM
     University of Calgary study sets a standard of care for medication sometimes used after discharge
Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:48 PM
     The home run derby and game are part of a day and night full of family-fun activities at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks, where a sold-out crowd is expected.
Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:25 PM
     Hesitation turned into buy in for staff when residents starting responding to being able to do things like dirt biking virtually
Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:21 PM
     Dione Amundson was on a trip with her 18-year-old son when she unexpectedly became ill and was rushed to the hospital with a perforated intestine
Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:14 PM
     Rafters cancelling, 17th Avenue quiet
Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:03 PM
     The Compassionate Care program helped more than 100 animals stay with loving families before being forced to close doors due to demand
Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 4:51 PM
     Uniformed and intelligence police officers will be monitoring Hells Angels this weekend in Calgary
Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 4:15 PM
     CFO 'improperly withdrew' over $14 million worth of clients' crypto assets, later returning some with 'substantial' shortfall
Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 3:32 PM
     Man, now 34, living in Burnaby charged with sexual assault of person under 16-years-old
Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:49 PM
     Douglas Todd: "A lot of people against the (Iranian) regime in Canada never speak up because the regime has their mom, or aunt, or brother or husband in Iran," says Ram Joubin.
Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:49 PM
     Jason Frost was allegedly involved in a 'high-risk' incident at a Whistler hotel on July 1, 2024
Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:36 PM
     The drugs are approved to treat diabetes but have been used off-label for weight loss.
Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:15 PM
     A report from the chief liquor inspector would let downtown bars serve until 3 a.m. and restaurants citywide until 2 a.m., if approved.
Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 4:14 PM
     And why it's imperative to keep the floorplan top of mind
Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 3:58 PM
     The trailer serves up a speedy look at Vancouver at night and delivers a high-octane teaser for the big-budget film that was shot here
Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 3:33 PM
     The $50 rebates for air conditioners and $30 rebates for air purifiers will be available until Aug. 22.
Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 3:02 PM
     Former Led Zeppelin singer plays the Vogue Theatre in November. Here's what you should know.
Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:50 PM
     Richmond Mounties said the 1920 violin fell out of a car's trunk and was picked up by a passerby
Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:44 PM
     RCMP say the suspect had an "ideological motive" and allegedly seized control of the plane at Victoria International Airport after threatening a flight instructor