Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump

Poverty report cards: Which provinces got the worst grades?

Poverty and food insecurity have worsened in most of Canada in the past year and most provincial governments aren't doing enough to address the problem, according to a just-released series of report cards.

BREAKING

BREAKING | Toronto man who stabbed, decapitated mother in 2022 found guilty of 2nd-degree murder

Dallas Ly has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his mother, whom he stabbed during a dispute in 2022 before decapitating and dumping her remains on the side of the road in east Toronto.

'I feel betrayed': Ottawa-area customers out thousands of dollars warn of bad faith contractor

A group of people from eastern Ontario and western Quebec is issuing a warning about Dennis Walker and his company Vue Windows.

Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump

Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she will be voting for Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election.

Woman found dead in Lake Ontario in 2017 matches identity of missing person in Switzerland

Genetic genealogy has helped Toronto police identify a woman who was found dead in Lake Ontario in 2017.

With 10K providers offering care to 2M seniors, health minister defends dental plan

Canada's dental care plan is 'getting there' Health Minister Mark Holland said Wednesday defending the program's rollout that's now seen two million seniors sign up, but just 10,000 oral health providers enrolled to treat them.

Recognized as a role model, Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair gets her own Barbie

Legendary Canadian soccer player Christine Sinclair is now immortalized with a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll that looks just like her.

'Montreal is pretty safe,' police say after 7 homicides in 10 days

Montreal police are investigating a triple homicide after three young people were stabbed to death in an alleyway Tuesday evening. The killings mark a particularly violent period of the year so far, with seven homicides recorded since May 12.

Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests

As an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, daily fish oil supplements are a popular way to keep the risk of cardiovascular disease at bay.

Politics

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  NDP slam Liberals for slow reunification programs for relatives stuck in Gaza, Sudan

  The NDP are accusing the Trudeau government of bungling measures meant to evacuate relatives of Canadians from conflict zones.

• With 10K providers offering care to 2M seniors, health minister defends dental plan

  Canada's dental care plan is 'getting there' Health Minister Mark Holland said Wednesday defending the program's rollout that's now seen two million seniors sign up, but just 10,000 oral health providers enrolled to treat them.

• Senators pass new rules entrenching independent groups, angering Tories

  Canada's upper house has adopted a new set of rules that the Liberal government says will further entrench its independence, as the dominos from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Senate reforms continue to fall.

Health

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  Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests

  As an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, daily fish oil supplements are a popular way to keep the risk of cardiovascular disease at bay.

• Another brand of Enoki mushroom sold in Ontario recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

  Another brand of Enoki mushrooms mainly sold in Ontario is being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.

• Wildfire smoke is bad for pets, too. Here's how to keep them safe

  More than 100 fires are burning across Canada, with some wildfires forcing evacuations and affecting air quality in Canada and the northern tier of the United States — and experts have noted that pets could be at risk, too.

Sci-Tech

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  Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu, becoming 2nd U.S. case tied to dairy cows

  A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu — the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows.

• Scientists say they've found where the sun's magnetic field originates

  The sun has a powerful magnetic field that creates sunspots on the star's surface and unleashes solar storms such as the one that bathed much of the planet in beautiful auroras this month.

• Privacy experts sound the alarm over Microsoft’s latest AI tool

  Microsoft’s buzziest new AI feature is raising concerns that it could potentially be misused in the wrong hands.

Entertainment

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  Pay increases, AI provisions included in Writers Guild of Canada labour deal

  The Writers Guild of Canada has ratified a new three-year contract that increases pay and implements artificial intelligence protections for writers, story editors and story consultants.

• 'Best experience ever': B.C. baker on making it to the finals of Netflix's 'Is it Cake?'

  When Jujhar Mann said he wanted to be a pastry chef on a grade school career project, he didn't imagine that pursuing his dream would land him on a popular Netflix baking competition.

• Hot Docs to close its flagship Toronto theatre, lay off staff for three months

  The beleaguered Hot Docs Film Festival says it's closing its flagship Toronto theatre for about three months and laying off staff amid financial difficulties.

Business

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  WestJet planning new fare category for travellers willing to forgo carry-on bag

  WestJet Airlines has plans to soon introduce a new cheaper fare category that would be available to travellers willing to fly without a carry-on bag.

• CPP Investments earned 8 per cent in latest fiscal year, net assets rose to $632 billion

  Canada's biggest pension fund earned an eight per cent return last year, but significantly underperformed the 19.9 per cent return of its reference portfolio.

• Privacy experts sound the alarm over Microsoft’s latest AI tool

  Microsoft’s buzziest new AI feature is raising concerns that it could potentially be misused in the wrong hands.

Lifestyle

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  Private island on Nova Scotia's South Shore listed for $15.8M

  A private island on Nova Scotia’s South Shore has been listed for sale with a $11.5-million USD price tag.

• Winnipeg chef delivers Manitoba cuisine to Houston diners

  A city known for its history, ties to outer space and southern barbecue, is also home to a Winnipeg chef dishing out dozens of perogies.

• How to remove ticks and what to know about these bloodsuckers

  Ticks are parasitic bloodsuckers, capable of spreading deadly disease, and they’re becoming increasingly common. Here’s what you need to know about them.

Sports

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  Chiefs' Mahomes: Butker entitled to his beliefs, even though the QB doesn't always agree with him

  Patrick Mahomes said Wednesday that while he doesn't agree with all the beliefs espoused by kicker Harrison Butker during a recent commencement address, the Chiefs quarterback nevertheless respects his teammate's right to make them be known.

• Palestinian soccer renews call for sanctions against Israel at FIFA congress amid Hamas conflict

  Calls for action against Israel in international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas will be stepped up by Palestinian officials at the annual FIFA congress next month.

• Recognized as a role model, Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair gets her own Barbie

  Legendary Canadian soccer player Christine Sinclair is now immortalized with a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll that looks just like her.

Autos

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  BMW unveils its latest 'Art Car,' courtesy of abstract artist Julie Mehretu

  BMW and Ethiopian-American artist Julie Mehretu unveiled her newest 'Art Car' at the Pompidou Centre in Paris, France.

• Interpol says more than 1,500 stolen Canadian vehicles identified since February

  Interpol says more than 200 stolen Canadian vehicles have been found each week across the globe since February.

• New cars in California could alert drivers for breaking the speed limit

  California could eventually join the European Union in requiring all new cars to alert drivers when they break the speed limit.

'Best experience ever': B.C. baker on making it to the finals of Netflix's 'Is it Cake?'

When Jujhar Mann said he wanted to be a pastry chef on a grade school career project, he didn't imagine that pursuing his dream would land him on a popular Netflix baking competition.

Winnipeg chef delivers Manitoba cuisine to Houston diners

A city known for its history, ties to outer space and southern barbecue, is also home to a Winnipeg chef dishing out dozens of perogies.

Montreal photographer captures dramatic Canada goose vs. fox fight on video

A Montreal photographer captured the moment a Canada goose defended itself from a fox at the Botanical Garden.

Beyond books: Halifax libraries lends instruments, sports equipment, memory kits and more

Public libraries in Atlantic Canada are now lending a broader range of items.

'A special bird': The unbreakable bond between purple martins and humans

Flashes of purple darting across the sky mixed with the serenading sound of songs will be noticed more with spring in full force in Manitoba.

7-year-old Pokémon prodigy heading to Hawaii for world championship tournament

Catching 'em all with impressive speed, a 7-year-old boy from Windsor, Ont. who only started his competitive Pokémon journey seven months ago has already levelled up to compete at a world championship level.

VIDEO

VIDEO | Born without front legs, this dog has been inspiring the world for 3 years: Dresden farm owner

A sanctuary dedicated to animals with disabilities is celebrating the third birthday of one of its most popular residents.

From DVDs to rehearsals: Halifax theatre company transforms Video Difference building into arts hub

2b Theatre recently moved into the old Video Difference building, seeking to transform it into an artistic hub, meeting space, and temporary housing unit for visiting performers in Halifax.

'Another pair of eyes watching over me:' How a B.C. woman's service dog saved her from drowning

A B.C. woman says her service dog pulled her from a lake moments before she had a seizure, saving her life.

Vancouver

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  Tow truck driver dead after suffering medical emergency near Victoria

  A 49-year-old tow truck driver is dead after he suffered a medical emergency and drove off the highway Tuesday near Victoria.

• 'Best experience ever': B.C. baker on making it to the finals of Netflix's 'Is it Cake?'

  When Jujhar Mann said he wanted to be a pastry chef on a grade school career project, he didn't imagine that pursuing his dream would land him on a popular Netflix baking competition.

• B.C. wildfires: Plans underway for evacuees to return to Fort Nelson

  The mayor of the regional municipality that includes the evacuated community of Fort Nelson, B.C., says he's optimistic crews have 'a very good handle' on the wildfire burning outside town and plans are underway for residents to return.

Toronto

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  BREAKING

  BREAKING | Toronto man who stabbed, decapitated mother in 2022 found guilty of 2nd-degree murder

  Dallas Ly has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his mother, whom he stabbed during a dispute in 2022 before decapitating and dumping her remains on the side of the road in east Toronto.

• Driver charged after 16-year-old boy struck and killed in Vaughan, Ont.

  A 24-year-old driver is facing charges after a 16-year-old boy was struck and killed in Vaughan, Ont. Tuesday night.

• Woman found dead in Lake Ontario in 2017 matches identity of missing person in Switzerland

  Genetic genealogy has helped Toronto police identify a woman who was found dead in Lake Ontario in 2017.

Calgary

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  Calgary police release photo of suspect in hit-and-run that saw victim run over twice

  Calgary police have released a photo of a man believed to be involved in a hit-and-run in Bridgeland that saw a pedestrian run over twice.

• Calgary outpacing Canada's largest cities on population growth rate: StatCan

  Calgary saw the highest population growth rate among Canada’s largest cities between 2022 and 2023 – surpassing 1.6 million people.

• WestJet planning new fare category for travellers willing to forgo carry-on bag

  WestJet Airlines has plans to soon introduce a new cheaper fare category that would be available to travellers willing to fly without a carry-on bag.

Ottawa

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  Tornado warnings in Ottawa valley lifted, severe storms still in area; Ottawa under thunderstorm watch

  Tornado warnings that were issued in parts of eastern Ontario have been lifted but a storm system is still moving across the region. While there is no tornado warning for the city of Ottawa, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect.

• 'I feel betrayed': Ottawa-area customers out thousands of dollars warn of bad faith contractor

  A group of people from eastern Ontario and western Quebec is issuing a warning about Dennis Walker and his company Vue Windows.

• 'We'll need all hands on deck': Details emerge after deadly boat crash near Kingston

  Police say they have wrapped up their on-scene investigation into a deadly boat crash in eastern Ontario as details of the incident begin to emerge.

Montreal

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  3 people dead after stabbing in Plateau-Mont-Royal: Montreal police

  Three people are dead after they were stabbed in Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal borough Tuesday evening, police say.

• 'Montreal is pretty safe,' police say after 7 homicides in 10 days

  Montreal police are investigating a triple homicide after three young people were stabbed to death in an alleyway Tuesday evening. The killings mark a particularly violent period of the year so far, with seven homicides recorded since May 12.

• Quebec doctors have a new system to acquire patients. This GP says it's flawed

  Quebec is overhauling the way doctors acquire patients in an effort to cut down on growing waiting lists. Starting May 23, new legislation goes into effect that will force doctors to primarily select patients through an online portal called the Quebec Family Doctor Finder – or GAMF.

Edmonton

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  15-year-old Edmonton boy's death being investigated by homicide detectives

  A man is in custody after the suspicious death of a 15-year-old boy in Edmonton Tuesday evening.

• Dogs who attacked 5 people in west Edmonton euthanized: city

  Two dogs who bit five people earlier this month have been euthanized, the city has confirmed.

• Rainbow Valley Campground brings comfort camping to Edmonton's river valley

  Edmonton's Rainbow Valley Campground is now welcoming visitors who enjoy a less rugged experience.

Atlantic

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  Private island on Nova Scotia's South Shore listed for $15.8M

  A private island on Nova Scotia’s South Shore has been listed for sale with a $11.5-million USD price tag.

• N.S. man, 22, wanted on provincewide warrant

  The Nova Scotia RCMP says it is looking for a 22-year-old man wanted on a provincewide arrest warrant.

• Shelf clouds spotted in Cape Breton Tuesday; May heat continues

  Wednesday will once again feature unseasonably warm temperatures across the Maritimes.

Winnipeg

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  Handwritten letters penned by admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki entered as evidence

  A year after admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki was arrested for killing four Indigenous women, investigators learned he was writing to a ‘pen pal’ inmate in Nova Scotia – handwritten letters that are now being entered as evidence in his trial.

• Man shot at Red River Ex two years ago files lawsuit

  An 18-year-old Winnipegger who was shot two years ago at the Red River Ex has now filed a lawsuit related to the incident.

• Winnipeg chef delivers Manitoba cuisine to Houston diners

  A city known for its history, ties to outer space and southern barbecue, is also home to a Winnipeg chef dishing out dozens of perogies.

Regina

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  Regina city councillors call to rename Dewdney Avenue 'as soon as possible'

  Two Regina city councillors put forward a motion to rename Dewdney Avenue during Wednesday's regular meeting at city hall.

• One arrested after Regina police SWAT operation on Garnet Street

  A Regina man is in custody following a police operation that involved SWAT in North Central Regina on Tuesday.

• Saskatchewan's oldest settlement considers declaring state of emergency over impassable highway

  The mayor of Cumberland House says he’s considering declaring a state of emergency over the deteriorating condition of the only highway in and out of the village.

Kitchener

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  Two injured in multi-vehicle crash on Hwy 401 through Cambridge

  A six-vehicle crash brought traffic to a standstill in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 through Cambridge on Wednesday morning.

• Cat found in bag on side of Paris, Ont. road settles into new home

  Matt the cat is adjusting well to his new forever home, one month after he was found at the side of a road in Paris, Ont.

• Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash at Cambridge intersection

  A motorcyclist needed to be airlifted from a busy Cambridge intersection following a serious crash Tuesday evening.

Saskatoon

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  Saskatchewan's oldest settlement considers declaring state of emergency over impassable highway

  The mayor of Cumberland House says he’s considering declaring a state of emergency over the deteriorating condition of the only highway in and out of the village.

• Sask. man accused of killing his mother was hearing violent voices and police knew, brother claims

  Emmett Constant says that his brother Everett isn’t a cold-blooded killer — he’s suffering from a mental illness.

• Calgary police search Saskatoon for man wanted in Canada-wide warrant

  Saskatchewan RCMP and the Calgary Police Service are asking the public for help locating 37-year-old Michael Robertson, who is wanted by the Correctional Service of Canada on a Canada-wide warrant.

Northern Ontario

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  Sudbury, Ont., councillor speaks out after man charged with criminally harassing her

  An 81-year-old man has been charged with criminal harassment of a city councillor in Sudbury.

• Northern Ont. police investigate possible hate crime as Pride flag burned

  Ontario Provincial Police are investigating two hate crime incidents this month at a northern Ontario high school.

• Sudbrians did you feel the ground move Wednesday morning?

  Earthquakes Canada and Vale confirm a 3.1 MN magnitude seismic event occurred shortly after 9 a.m. on May 22 at the Garson Mine site in Greater Sudbury, Ont.

London

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  London considers imposing 6 p.m. curfew for using gas lawn mowers and yard equipment

  On Wednesday, the Civic Works Committee recommended holding a public meeting in July about whether to further restrict the hours when Londoners can use gas-powered lawn mowers, weed trimmers and leaf blowers.

• 3 teens charged after causing disturbance at west end grocery store

  Three teens are facing multiple charges after allegedly throwing items at shoppers, assaulting an employee and an officer, and firing an imitation weapon at a west end grocery store on Tuesday night.

• Thunderstorm warnings for parts of the region on Wednesday

  Wednesday will be hot and steamy to start off, with a mix of sun and cloud mid morning with a chance of showers and thunderstorms as a cold front starts to move in.

Barrie

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  WEATHER ALERT

  WEATHER ALERT | Severe storm warning issued with winds topping 100km/h: Here's where and when

  Severe storms will roll into central Ontario on Wednesday, with 120 kilometres per hour winds that have the potential to produce a tornado.

• Barrie man, 40, dies weeks after car crash in Bradford

  Police are seeking witnesses to a collision that happened in Bradford earlier this month that has since claimed the life of the driver.

• Simcoe County man charged with sexually assaulting teenage girls

  A 20-year-old Bradford man faces charges of sexual assault involving teenage girls, and police believe there could be more victims.

Windsor

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  Food bank usage up 11% in Windsor-Essex as poverty rates climb across nation

  A new poverty report card from Food Banks Canada shows most of the country is on the edge of failure as poverty rates continue to climb.

• Murder trial underway for September 2020 death of Windsor father

  A murder trial is underway in the death of a Windsor father in September 2020.

• South Windsor robbery under investigation

  Windsor police officers are looking for a suspect following a robbery at a commercial business in south Windsor.

Vancouver Island

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  Tow truck driver dead after suffering medical emergency near Victoria

  A 49-year-old tow truck driver is dead after he suffered a medical emergency and drove off the highway Tuesday near Victoria.

• B.C. family assaulted with bear spray in Walmart parking dispute

  Mounties on Vancouver Island are investigating after a Walmart parking lot dispute erupted into violence in which a man and his four young children were bear sprayed by an unknown assailant.

• BC Ferries gets $75M loan from feds for zero-emission vessels

  Canada Infrastructure Bank is lending $75 million to British Columbia's ferry service to help buy four zero-emission vessels and install electric charging infrastructure.

Kelowna

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  'Altercation' in Penticton leaves 1 dead: RCMP

  One person is dead after a fight in Penticton early Sunday morning, according to authorities.

• Suspect fled in 2-door Fiat after convenience store robbery, Merritt RCMP say

  A suspect is at large after robbing a convenience store at gunpoint in Merritt, B.C., Friday, according to local police.

• Kamloops RCMP issue public warning about 2 men allegedly at centre of 'organized crime conflict'

  After four targeted shootings in four days, Mounties in Kamloops are taking the unusual step of warning the public about two men they believe are likely to be targeted in future violent incidents.

Lethbridge

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  Alberta sheriffs close Medicine Hat property over violence, drug activity

  Alberta sheriffs have closed a problem property in Medicine Hat, saying officers were frequently called to the home because of drug activity and violence.

• May long weekend sees Lethbridge police pick up traffic enforcement project

  Lethbridge police hit the road over the May long weekend, as part of an ongoing traffic enforcement project.

• Lethbridge sees record number of overdose deaths in 2023

  New data released by the province shows that 124 people died in Lethbridge in 2023 due to a drug overdose, the most ever recorded.

Sault Ste. Marie

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  Intoxicated American in the Sault fled paramedics, got into pickup truck and drove away

  A U.S. citizen is facing impaired driving and other charges following an incident May 20 in Sault Ste. Marie.

• Northern Ont. police investigate possible hate crime as Pride flag burned

  Ontario Provincial Police are investigating two hate crime incidents this month at a northern Ontario high school.

• Sault police say victim was beaten with a shovel handle

  Two people have been charged with viciously beating a victim this week in Sault Ste. Marie.

N.L.

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  Newfoundland grandmothers can wail on the accordion. A historian wants them on stage

  79-year-old Madonna Wilkinson has been playing the accordion since she was 15, when she picked one up that had been left behind at one of her parents' rollicking parties in the oceanside town about 25 kilometres north of St. John's, N.L. She has played Sunday masses and St. Patrick's Day parties, and community events of all kinds.

• The latest advice for expecting parents? Sign up for child care as soon as you're pregnant

  Canada's new $10-a-day child care program is expanding, but there's growing evidence that demand for the program is rising even faster, leaving many parents on the outside looking in.

• Study says aquaculture likely driving wild salmon extinction in Newfoundland

  A new study shows an Atlantic salmon population in southern Newfoundland is disappearing, and it says nearby aquaculture operations are a likely contributor to the decline.