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Unprecedented wildfire smoke clouds the National Capital Region

Unprecedented wildfire smoke clouds the National Capital Region

Hazy, smoky conditions engulfed Canada's capital city on Tuesday, with the federal Environment Department issuing a special air quality statement for the region. The department said high levels of air pollution had developed in Ottawa, Gatineau, Que.
Ontario judge deems Toronto spa murder an act of incel-motivated terrorism: Crown

Ontario judge deems Toronto spa murder an act of incel-motivated terrorism: Crown

TORONTO — An Ontario Superior Court judge has ruled that the murder of a Toronto massage parlour employee amounted to an act of terrorism.
Michael White, convicted of killing pregnant wife, gets full parole

Michael White, convicted of killing pregnant wife, gets full parole

TORONTO — An Edmonton man convicted of killing his pregnant wife and dumping her body in a ditch has been granted full parole. The Parole Board of Canada granted Michael White full parole in late May.
Leading mayoral hopefuls square off in heated CBC Toronto debate as byelection nears

Leading mayoral hopefuls square off in heated CBC Toronto debate as byelection nears

TORONTO — Leading candidates in Toronto's mayoral race hurled accusations and engaged in heated exchanges during a debate Tuesday as they looked to stand apart from the field before the first ballots are cast later this week.
Ford calls for head of correctional service to be fired over Bernardo transfer

Ford calls for head of correctional service to be fired over Bernardo transfer

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling for the head of the Correctional Service of Canada to be fired over a decision to move killer Paul Bernardo to a medium security prison.
Ottawa police officer confronted child for flipping the bird: human rights lawyer

Ottawa police officer confronted child for flipping the bird: human rights lawyer

The actions of an Ottawa police officer are under review after cops allegedly pulled over a school bus because a boy gave them the middle finger.
Some residents near Centennial Lake evacuate as Ontario wildfires burn: township

Some residents near Centennial Lake evacuate as Ontario wildfires burn: township

A township in eastern Ontario issued a precautionary evacuation notice for residents near an active wildfire on Monday, as water bombers and crews battled dozens of fires in the northern regions of the province.
Hydro One workers killed in 2017 helicopter crash were proud employees, inquest hears

Hydro One workers killed in 2017 helicopter crash were proud employees, inquest hears

Hydro One employees killed in a December 2017 helicopter crash in eastern Ontario were remembered by their families as proud tradespeople with "lifetimes ahead of them," as an inquest into their deaths opened Monday.
Province to advance Ontario Place plans regardless of who wins mayor's race: Calandra

Province to advance Ontario Place plans regardless of who wins mayor's race: Calandra

TORONTO — Ontario government house leader Paul Calandra says no obstacles will derail the province's plans to redevelop Ontario Place, including if Toronto's next mayor opposes the project.
'Pain into purpose:' Community prepares to mark two years since London, Ont., attack

'Pain into purpose:' Community prepares to mark two years since London, Ont., attack

Maryam Al-Sabawi says she's often startled by the sound of a passing car, haunted by the memory of her friend being killed two years ago in a devastating vehicle attack in London, Ont.