Harvey Weinstein prosecutors plan to seek new indictment

Green Party deputy leader stepping down for 'personal reasons'

Green Party Deputy Leader Jonathan Pedneault has announced he is stepping down, citing personal reasons. He said it had been 'the honour of a lifetime' to serve the country as part of the party.

Mayor of town where Munro lived would 'consider' amending monument honouring her

The mayor of the municipality where Alice Munro lived for much of her adult life says he would 'consider' amending the monument to the celebrated writer outside the public library in Clinton, Ont., although he does not personally support such a move.

5 things to know as Canada meets Argentina in 'David vs. Goliath' Copa semifinal

After a dramatic win over Venezuela in the Copa America quarterfinal, the Canadian men’s soccer team takes on Argentina in a David versus Goliath semifinal on Tuesday night.

Trudeau to attend NATO leaders' summit as Russia escalates aggression toward Ukraine

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be gathering with NATO leaders today to mark the 75th anniversary of the defensive alliance as Russia escalates its aggression towards Ukraine.

How a new incubator is supercharging women-focused health startups in Canada

Experts say opportunities for innovation in women's health care exist in Canada, but investment in research and business is not where it needs to be. Here's how Femtech Canada, an organization launched earlier this year, is helping to close the gender gap in health care.

'Unplanned thermal generation outage' among issues leading to Alberta grid alert

The Alberta Electric System Operator declared a grid alert for the province on Monday evening, with officials saying a number of faults led to the bulletin.

Manitoba RCMP arrest 7 in child exploitation investigation

The RCMP has arrested seven people and laid 65 charges in connection to a child exploitation and human trafficking investigation.

Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet are officially divorced

Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet are officially divorced. A Los Angeles County judge's dissolution of the marriage of the two actors, who had already been separated for years, took effect Tuesday.

How much more likely was Eastern Canada's heat wave because of climate change?

Federal officials are set to say how much more likely Eastern Canada's heat wave was because of human-caused climate change.

Politics

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  Green Party deputy leader stepping down for 'personal reasons'

  Green Party Deputy Leader Jonathan Pedneault has announced he is stepping down, citing personal reasons. He said it had been 'the honour of a lifetime' to serve the country as part of the party.

• Child welfare settlement among key agenda items as Assembly of First Nations meets

  The Assembly of First Nations annual meeting begins in Montreal today where leaders are expected to provide an update on negotiations to reform Canada's child welfare system and compensation for the systems' past harms.

• Trudeau to attend NATO leaders' summit as Russia escalates aggression toward Ukraine

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be gathering with NATO leaders today to mark the 75th anniversary of the defensive alliance as Russia escalates its aggression towards Ukraine.

Health

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  A rare voice box transplant helped a cancer patient speak again, part of a pioneering study

  A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx and, in a pioneering move, replaced it with a donated one.

• CFIA recalls brands of almond, cashew, coconut and oat milk due to Listeria concerns

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says numerous Silk and Great Value brand plant-based refrigerated beverages are being recalled due to Listeria concerns.

• Staff shortages at 4 B.C. hospitals lead to ER closures

  Multiple hospitals in B.C.'s Interior faced staffing shortages over the weekend, leading to temporary emergency room closures.

Sci-Tech

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  A driverless car hits a person crossing against the light in China, highlighting a challenge for AI

  A driverless ride-hailing car in China hit a pedestrian, and people on social media are taking the carmaker's side, because the person was reportedly crossing against the light.

• How Canada's dream supersonic interceptor became a national nightmare

  The Avro Arrow meant to be one of the most advanced aircraft of its era, dispatching the threat of Soviet nuclear bombers and making Canada a world leader in military aviation and engineering.

• Scientists discover planet that rains glass also smells like rotten eggs

  The planet known as HD 189733b, discovered in 2005, was already known for its unique conditions and extreme weather. Now scientists have discovered that it smells like rotten eggs.

Entertainment

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  Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet are officially divorced

  Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet are officially divorced. A Los Angeles County judge's dissolution of the marriage of the two actors, who had already been separated for years, took effect Tuesday.

• Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial begins with jury selection

  Alec Baldwin's trial in the shooting of a cinematographer is set to begin Tuesday with the selection of jurors who will be tasked with deciding whether the actor is guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

• Justin Bieber performs at pre-mega wedding celebration in India

  Concerts, catwalks and cruises are how a rich couple in India are celebrating their wedding-to-be.

Business

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  Maple Leaf Foods to spin off pork business into new public company

  Maple Leaf Foods Inc. says it plans to spin off its pork business into a new publicly traded company.

• 'People are trickling back': Hundreds of workers return to downtown Winnipeg offices

  CTV News contacted four of downtown Winnipeg’s notable employers to get a sense of how many workers have returned to their respective offices as of June 2023 and how those numbers compared to how many each employed downtown in 2019.

• Canadians less optimistic about finances amid worries about inflation, income: survey

  Canadians are feeling less optimistic about their finances, with respondents worried about inflation, income levels and a potential recession at the midpoint of the year.

Lifestyle

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  Copenhagen to reward eco-friendly tourists with free food and tours

  Visitors to Copenhagen who engage in environmentally-friendly activities such as litter picking or traveling on public transport could be rewarded with free food, cultural experiences and tours as part of a new pilot program.

• Guelph, Ont. wrestling fan’s WWE dream comes true after accessible seating mix-up

  A wrestling fan from Guelph, Ont. says Saturday was a day he will never forget, after attending WWE’s Money in the Bank event.

• 'Very harmful': Here's how to treat sunburn

  Summer isn't an entirely carefree season of barbecues, lounging around the pool or beach, and road trips. As more people spend time outdoors, dermatologists warn that exposure to the sun can leave you with sunburn and, over time, cause skin cancer.

Sports

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  Euro 2024: England plays the Netherlands aiming for back-to-back European finals

  England can reach back-to-back European Championship finals when it meets the Netherlands in Dortmund in the second semifinal. The winner plays Spain or France in Sunday's final.

• Nova Scotia star Shaffelburg at Copa America an 'achievement for the whole family'

  For Zachary Shaffelburg, watching his younger brother Jacob emerge as a shining star during team Canada's first-ever appearance at the Copa America soccer tournament feels like an "achievement for the whole family."

• 5 things to know as Canada meets Argentina in 'David vs. Goliath' Copa semifinal

  After a dramatic win over Venezuela in the Copa America quarterfinal, the Canadian men’s soccer team takes on Argentina in a David versus Goliath semifinal on Tuesday night.

Autos

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  Novice driver fled police travelling 188 km/h on Hwy. 11 while allegedly impaired

  A 31-year-old man from Milford Bay is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop last week.

• 4 in 10 Canadians say theft is a risk factor in vehicle purchasing: Nanos

  As many as four out of 10 Canadians say it is 'important' to know if a vehicle they're interested in purchasing is more likely to be targeted by thieves, according to a new Nanos Research survey.

• A driverless car hits a person crossing against the light in China, highlighting a challenge for AI

  A driverless ride-hailing car in China hit a pedestrian, and people on social media are taking the carmaker's side, because the person was reportedly crossing against the light.

B.C. buyers who backed out of home purchase ordered to pay more than $350K in damages

Would-be homebuyers who backed out of a deal to purchase a B.C. property in a hot real estate market have been ordered to pay the seller the difference between what they offered and what he was able to sell the home for when the market cooled.

Look at this photograph: Ottawa city councillor meets his rock star idols Nickelback

Ottawa city councillor Tim Tierney has waited decades for the chance to meet his rock-star idols Nickelback.

'Incredible honour': Mick Jagger dines at famous Vancouver restaurant

A rock 'n' roll legend made an appearance at a popular Vancouver restaurant over the weekend.

Escaped inmate found south of Edmonton 1 month later

A convict who escaped an Edmonton correctional service more than a month ago has been caught.

Ottawa woman, 49, wins $70 million, plans to help community

An Ottawa woman, who has survived cancer and has overcome addiction, has won $70 million with Lotto Max.

Calgarians allowed to water by hand, some pools open as city eases outdoor restrictions

Calgary is easing outdoor water restrictions as the city continues work to help its water infrastructure recover following a major feeder main break.

Giant tortoise walking along B.C. sidewalks inspires tourist from Australia

Adam finds out how a giant tortoise walking along a sidewalk is inspiring a woman visiting from Australia.

WWE superstar surprises Guelph, Ont. fan who didn’t have accessible seat

A wrestling fan from Guelph, Ont. thought he was down for the count after winning tickets to a “once-in-a-lifetime” WWE event in Toronto.

This pet chicken from B.C. is now a Guinness World Record holder

Lacey may look like just another pet chicken on Emily Carrington’s B.C. property. But she has a title her coop mates don’t: Guinness World Record holder.

Vancouver

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  B.C. buyers who backed out of home purchase ordered to pay more than $350K in damages

  Would-be homebuyers who backed out of a deal to purchase a B.C. property in a hot real estate market have been ordered to pay the seller the difference between what they offered and what he was able to sell the home for when the market cooled.

• B.C. heat wave: 24 more temperature records broken

  Two dozen additional daily maximum temperature records were broken across B.C. Monday as the province swelters under a heat wave.

• Vancouver park board could see budget cut, projects put on hold

  The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation could see its budget slashed by $16 million.

Toronto

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  LCBO scraps plan to open 5 stores to bar and restaurant owners for one day

  The LCBO says it has scrapped a plan to temporarily reopen five stores to allow bar and restaurant owners to buy alcohol amid the ongoing strike after the Crown corporation said the union threatened to picket at these locations.

• Strong oversight needed to avoid 'blank cheque' approach to new ferries, councillors say as cost balloons

  Toronto needs to move at full steam to replace its aging ferry fleet, but some councillors are expressing concern that the cost of the ferries has been growing quickly and could continue to balloon.

• Hurricane Beryl remnants to arrive in the GTA. Here is when the rain starts

  The remnants of Hurricane Beryl will arrive in the GTA overnight, with heavy downpours expected to persist well into Wednesday.

Calgary

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  'Unplanned thermal generation outage' among issues leading to Alberta grid alert

  The Alberta Electric System Operator declared a grid alert for the province on Monday evening, with officials saying a number of faults led to the bulletin.

• Grizzly bears back in crosshairs as Alberta lifts hunting ban in select cases

  Alberta’s government is allowing targeted hunts on 'problem' grizzly bears after a nearly 20-year ban on hunting the threatened species.

• WEATHER

  WEATHER | Heat warnings expanded as 14 Alberta locations set new records Monday

  A strong ridge of high pressure sitting over the western portion of Canada and the U.S. has prompted heat warnings as dangerously hot temperatures persist.

Ottawa

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  Driver killed following single-vehicle rollover in Ottawa's south end

  Ottawa paramedics say one person is dead after a single-vehicle rollover on Monday night in the city's south end.

• Pair arrested after car gets stuck on Gatineau, Que. golf course while fleeing police

  Two people are facing a laundry list of charges after their vehicle got stuck on a Gatineau golf course while trying to flee from police.

• Speed limit to increase on Hwy. 416, sections of Hwy. 401 to 110 km/h on Friday

  The speed limit will increase along Highway 416 south of Ottawa and on sections of Highway 401 in eastern Ontario on Friday.

Montreal

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  Ex-Quebec junior hockey players jailed for sexual assault of teen at hotel in 2021

  Two former Quebec junior hockey players were handed prison sentences Monday for sexually assaulting a minor at a hotel in June 2021 in the aftermath of a Victoriaville Tigres championship celebration.

• 2 arrested after collision takes down Hydro-Quebec pylon, cuts power to thousands on South Shore

  Two people have been arrested after a collision on Montreal's South Shore caused an electrical pylon to collapse, cutting power to 88,000 Hydro-Quebec customers.

• Significant rainfall expected in Montreal later this week

  Significant rainfall is expected to come through southern Quebec later this week. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Wednesday and Thursday in the region, including the following areas:

Edmonton

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  Leduc city council overturns decision to establish emergency winter shelter

  Leduc's city council has rescinded its decision two weeks ago to approve a winter emergency shelter.

• Edmonton hiker missing in Kananaskis Country: RCMP

  Turner Valley RCMP are looking for the public's help to find an Edmonton man who went missing in Kananaskis Country last week.

• Canadians less optimistic about finances amid worries about inflation, income: survey

  Canadians are feeling less optimistic about their finances, with respondents worried about inflation, income levels and a potential recession at the midpoint of the year.

Atlantic

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  Heat warnings continue for most of the Maritimes for second day in a row

  Heat warnings continue to blanket most of the Maritimes for the second day in a row.

• CFIA recalls brands of almond, cashew, coconut and oat milk due to Listeria concerns

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says numerous Silk and Great Value brand plant-based refrigerated beverages are being recalled due to Listeria concerns.

• 27-year-old man dead after ATV crash in Cape Breton

  A 27-year-old man is dead after an ATV crash in Cape Breton on Sunday.

Winnipeg

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  'People are trickling back': Hundreds of workers return to downtown Winnipeg offices

  CTV News contacted four of downtown Winnipeg’s notable employers to get a sense of how many workers have returned to their respective offices as of June 2023 and how those numbers compared to how many each employed downtown in 2019.

• Manitoba RCMP arrest 7 in child exploitation investigation

  The RCMP has arrested seven people and laid 65 charges in connection to a child exploitation and human trafficking investigation.

• Judge in murder trial weighs motivations of admitted Winnipeg serial killer

  A judge is expected to decide this week whether a man who admitted to killing four Indigenous women in Winnipeg did so because he was in the throes of a psychotic episode or was driven by a rare form of perverse sexual interest.

Regina

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  City of Regina officially proclaims 'Country Thunder Saskatchewan Week'

  Regina Mayor Sandra Masters took the step of officially proclaiming July 10-16 as Country Thunder Saskatchewan Week in celebration of the long running music festival.

• Federal Court agrees to stop CRA from garnishing Sask. account over unpaid carbon tax — for now

  An injunction blocking the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) from garnishing Saskatchewan's bank account has been successful, according to the province.

• Struble disappearance unsolved 20 years later

  Tuesday marks 20 years since Estevan's Courtney Struble went missing without a trace.

Kitchener

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  Remnants of Beryl could cause heavy rain in southern Ontario

  Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for most of southern Ontario, warning residents of the potential for heavy rain as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl move through the area.

• Guelph, Ont. wrestling fan’s WWE dream comes true after accessible seating mix-up

  A wrestling fan from Guelph, Ont. says Saturday was a day he will never forget, after attending WWE’s Money in the Bank event.

• 'Personal belongings' located with kayak as OPP continue search in Lake Huron

  Police have not confirmed the identity of a person they a re looking for but have said if officers locate someone, that information will be released when it's appropriate.

Saskatoon

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  Bombs found planted in rural Sask. mailboxes are modified fireworks: RCMP

  Officers from the Saskatoon RCMP detachment say they believe someone is leaving bombs in rural mailboxes.

• First heat wave declared in Saskatchewan and across the west

  It looks like Saskatchewan is moving into the first heat wave of the year.

• Fundraiser in place for funeral of two boys killed in Sask. highway crash

  A fundraiser is underway to cover the funeral costs after a two-vehicle crash that killed a woman and two young boys, and sent their grandmother to hospital on Friday.

Northern Ontario

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  New map shows 2,300 Ontario locations where you can still buy alcohol during LCBO strike

  The Ontario government says it is helping Ontario residents navigate the ongoing LCBO strike by launching a new, interactive map of retail booze outlets across the province as LCBO locations remain closed.

• Ex-Quebec junior hockey players jailed for sexual assault of teen at hotel in 2021

  Two former Quebec junior hockey players were handed prison sentences Monday for sexually assaulting a minor at a hotel in June 2021 in the aftermath of a Victoriaville Tigres championship celebration.

• Sudbury, Ont., city councillor faces Election Act charges

  A Sudbury committee has decided that Ward 11 Coun. Bill Leduc should face legal action over “apparent contraventions of the campaign finance rules” that took place during Leduc’s re-election campaign in 2022.

London

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  WANTED: St. Thomas police identify suspect in relation to homicide investigation

  Keegan Harvey, 20, is wanted for one count of arson – disregard for human life, and one count of accessory after the fact to murder.

• 'Personal belongings' located with kayak as OPP continue search in Lake Huron

  Police have not confirmed the identity of a person they a re looking for but have said if officers locate someone, that information will be released when it's appropriate.

• Industrial fire breaks out at local cannabis growing facility

  An industrial fire east of the city saw Evelyn at Heritage Road shut down to combat the blaze. The fire at JC Green Cannabis on Evelyn Drive, and broke out earlier this evening.

Barrie

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  Strange vandalism will cost business $120,000 in damages

  Grey Bruce police are investigating two cases of mischief on Sideroad 30 in Chatsworth.

• Downtown Barrie hosts inaugural Butter Tart Festival

  Mark your calendar and prepare your sweet tooth for the inaugural Butter Tart Festival in downtown Barrie this Saturday.

• WEATHER STATEMENT

  WEATHER STATEMENT | Torrential downpours from Hurricane Beryl's remnants to hit the region

  Torrential rain is forecast for Simcoe County and surrounding areas this week, remnants of Hurricane Beryl.

Windsor

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  Arrests made in Chatham after reports of people canvassing for work

  Police in Chatham-Kent have made two arrests after reports that a man and a woman were canvassing the area of William Street north in Chatham for concrete work opportunities.

• Two separate crashes on Highway 401 in Essex County

  Essex County OPP responded to two separate crashes in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 on Monday night.

• Looming strike at Windsor-Essex Community Housing Corporation

  According to Unit Chair Krysta Glovasky-Ridsdale, working conditions have gotten worse since their contract expired, and safety is an ongoing concern.

Vancouver Island

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  B.C. heat wave: 24 more temperature records broken

  Two dozen additional daily maximum temperature records were broken across B.C. Monday as the province swelters under a heat wave.

• B.C. buyers who backed out of home purchase ordered to pay more than $350K in damages

  Would-be homebuyers who backed out of a deal to purchase a B.C. property in a hot real estate market have been ordered to pay the seller the difference between what they offered and what he was able to sell the home for when the market cooled.

• Victoria Pride parade re-routed due to protest, but no 'significant' incidents reported

  A group of pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted the Victoria Pride Parade over the weekend, forcing authorities to re-route the procession.

Kelowna

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  B.C. buyers who backed out of home purchase ordered to pay more than $350K in damages

  Would-be homebuyers who backed out of a deal to purchase a B.C. property in a hot real estate market have been ordered to pay the seller the difference between what they offered and what he was able to sell the home for when the market cooled.

• Dive team called in after man drowns in Okanagan Lake, Kelowna RCMP say

  Mounties in Kelowna say they're investigating a drowning in Okanagan Lake that occurred near the downtown marina early Saturday morning.

• 'Elaborate' B.C. fraud scheme involved impersonating corporate security and police, Kelowna RCMP say

  Mounties in Kelowna are warning the public after a local resident fell victim to an "elaborate" fraud last week.

Lethbridge

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  Lethbridge man sought following shooting in Brocket, Alta.

  RCMP are looking for a Lethbridge man they say shot another man in Brocket earlier this month.

• Heat warning declared for southern Alberta

  After a cool spring, the summer heat is finally here in full force. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has declared a heat warning for southern Alberta.

• 'A surreal experience': Lethbridge to be represented by 11 athletes, coaches, staff, officials at Paris Olympics

  On the court is where Kacie Bosch and Paige Crozon feel most at home and soon, they'll represent Lethbridge and Canada at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

Sault Ste. Marie

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  Blind River man facing assault charges after allegedly punching another resident in the face

  A 61-year-old man has been charged with assault following a confrontation this weekend in Blind River.

• United Steelworkers union converges in St. John’s for triennial conference

  The United Steelworkers union has brought 450 of its members, staff and guests to St. John’s, Nfld., as part of the union’s triennial District 6 Conference.

• Northern Ont. suspect charged with entering victim’s home, sexually assaulting them

  A 23-year-old in Sault Ste. Marie has been charged after a victim was sexually assaulted by a casual acquaintance.

N.L.

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  Pro-Palestinian protesters return to N.L. campus after police dismantle encampment

  Protesters returned to Memorial University in St. John's, N.L., on Monday, days after police dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus and arrested three students.

• Church must pay $104 million to victims of historical abuse in Newfoundland

  The Roman Catholic Church has been ordered to pay settlements totalling $104 million to 292 survivors of historical abuse in Newfoundland and Labrador, including those at the now infamous Mount Cashel orphanage in St. John's.

• Human remains backlog still in Newfoundland garage after months of outcry

  Opposition parties in Newfoundland and Labrador say they’re growing frustrated at the decision by health officials to move freezers of unclaimed human remains into an underground hospital parking garage.