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BREAKING | U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign amid party revolt

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to resign, his office said Thursday, ending an unprecedented political crisis over his future that has paralyzed Britain's government.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures as he leaves 10 Downing Street in London, July 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Ukrainian medic released in prisoner exchange accuses captors of torture

A well-known Ukrainian paramedic who was held prisoner by Russian and separatist forces for three months after being captured in the southeastern city of Mariupol has accused her guards of psychological and physical torture during her time in captivity.

Intense video shows worker dangling from crane at Toronto construction site

Video has emerged showing a worker dangling in the air above a Toronto construction site after accidently getting entangled in a tagline attached to a crane.

Conservative party disputes Brown’s allegation political corruption behind his disqualification

Patrick Brown is alleging political corruption played a role in his disqualification from the Conservative Party of Canada's leadership race, a move that came following allegations that his campaign violated election financing rules.

Brittney Griner trial in Russia resumes amid calls for U.S. to strike deal

Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian court on Thursday amid a growing chorus of calls for Washington to do more to secure her release nearly five months after she was arrested on drug charges.

'We are patriots': Ukrainians cling to life at front line against Russia

While towns and villages around the capital of Kyiv have begun to rebuild after the Russians withdrew months ago and world powers discuss long-term recovery, others in eastern Ukraine still cannot sleep soundly.

Feds intend to keep ArriveCan for its data on COVID-19-positive travellers: sources

The federal government has no intention of dropping the controversial ArriveCan app because it gives the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) key health information about travellers who test positive for COVID-19 through testing at airports and land borders, senior government sources tell CTV News.

Patrick Brown to remain on Conservative leadership ballots despite disqualification

Despite being disqualified by the Conservative Party of Canada from becoming its next leader, ousted candidate Patrick Brown's name will still appear on the ballot.

Feds urged to crack down on fake Indigenous art, copyright breaches

First Nations art, from hand-carved masks to totem poles, draws on generations of tradition and skill and can take months to craft. But a flood of fakes and commercial knock-offs produced in Asia and eastern Europe are exploiting Indigenous culture, the artists say, and robbing them of revenue.

Barrie

Farmers fed up with canola field selfie fad

Farmers in southern Ontario say they are fed up with a selfie fad that has caused thousands of dollars in damages.
Ontario school buses equipped with new lighting system to stop drivers this fall

School buses may be parked for the summer, but come fall, they will be equipped with a new lighting system to catch drivers' attention.
Trudeau chats with locals in surprise stop at Barrie area farm

Strawberry pickers at Barrie Hill Farms saw more than fresh berries when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited.

Toronto

'I cannot get any rest': Residents complain of sleepless nights after alleged nightclub opens up under condo

Residents living in Toronto’s west end say they have been left utterly exhausted after an alleged nightclub opened up at the base of their condominium.
Ontario has likely entered new COVID-19 wave driven by BA.5 subvariant, science table warns

Ontario has likely entered a new wave of the pandemic driven by the more infectious BA.5 subvariant, the province’s science advisory table says.
Mother and daughters sleep on Toronto Pearson nursing room floor after chaotic travel experience

A mother from Nova Scotia is speaking out about her recent travel experience through Toronto Pearson Airport after a WestJet flight delay left her and her daughters sleeping on a nursing room floor.

Ottawa

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NEW THIS MORNING | Bluesfest is back today after two years of COVID-19 cancellations

Fans will be packing into the grounds at LeBreton Flats tonight for the first in-person Bluesfest since 2019.
Ottawa senior says he lost life savings investing with company now facing fraud charges

An Ottawa senior citizen says he lost his life savings after investing with a real estate development firm that has been charged with fraud.
One person suffers life-threatening injuries in west Ottawa shooting

Ottawa police are on the scene of a shooting that injured one person in the city's west end.

Kitchener

18 Waterloo region stores report overnight break-ins Wednesday: police

Break-ins targeting restaurants, salons, dress shops and cannabis stores have been reported in Kitchener, Waterloo and Woolwich.
'There’s no great answer': Low-income tenants weigh options in Cambridge as renovations push them out

Tenants of the Tiger Lofts, an affordable apartment building in Cambridge, say they’re being “renovicted” and won’t be allowed to stay after extensive renovations.
Sexual assault in McLennan Park under investigation

Police are looking for a man who allegedly grabbed and sexually assaulted a woman in a Kitchener park.

London

More ER closures in Listowel and Wingham

Once again due to staff shortages, the emergency departments at both Listowel and Wingham hospitals will be closed overal several upcoming dates.
OPP identifies victim of fatal motorcycle collision near Woodstock

Provincial police have identified the victim of a deadly motorcycle collision that occurred earlier this week.
Victim of fatal head on collision identified: Oxford County OPP

The victim of a fatal head on collision earlier this week in Blandford-Blenheim has been identified as a 41-year-old man from Plattsville.

Windsor

Pedestrian struck by train in Chatham, Ont.

Emergency crews were on scene after a pedestrian was struck by a train late Wednesday afternoon in east Chatham.
Enwin Utilities puts customers on notice following phone scams

Shawn Lippert received a scary call Monday morning. “I got a guy on the other end and said, ‘Hi this is Enwin. We're giving you a courtesy call.’” Lippert was told his Scareshouse Windsor business account was in arrears and service was about to be cut off.
'Is your urgency an emergency?': Windsor-Essex hospital officials appeal to public to reduce hospital and EMS wait times

With the hospital system in Windsor-Essex continuing to operate under tremendous pressure, healthcare leaders are asking residents to reserve calling 911 for emergency situations only, and to seek alternate care for non-medical emergencies.

Montreal

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WATCH LIVE @ 9 A.M. | With another COVID climb, Quebec health minister calls news conference for Thursday morning

With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise in Quebec, public health officials have called a news conference for Thursday morning.
'Not a time when Quebec can afford to lose young doctors,' province's opposition leader says of ER exodus

The leader of Quebec's Liberal Party paused her vacation briefly on Wednesday to react to the news that two young emergency room doctors have quit their jobs in their hometown of Montreal to work in Toronto.
Montreal drag queen says story hour event for kids abruptly called off

A prominent Montreal drag queen who recently faced pressure from critics over library readings to young children says her storytime events scheduled for the fall were abruptly called off for unknown reasons.

Atlantic

Person in hospital with serious injuries following Halifax shooting: police

A person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a shooting in Halifax Wednesday night.
Halifax police, dive team searching for missing swimmer at King's Wharf

Halifax Regional Police and fire crews are investigating after receiving reports of a missing swimmer in Dartmouth.
Cassidy Bernard's ex-boyfriend sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter in her death

The ex-boyfriend of Cassidy Bernard has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for manslaughter and a consecutive three years for child abandonment in connection with the young mother's death.

Winnipeg

'Irreconcilable differences': Councillor, fired assistant clash in election race

A political breakup at Winnipeg City Hall is creating intrigue in a council race.
Community organization wants to install cameras to enhance downtown safety

A community organization is proposing a network of cameras in an effort to bolster safety throughout the area.
Dire shortages leave Melita residents with no ER services for the summer

Residents in a southern Manitoba town are asking questions as to why they are facing a summer with no emergency room.

Calgary

Why is gas more expensive in Calgary than Toronto? Retail experts weigh in

Calgary drivers might be asking why the price of gasoline is more expensive in their energy rich province where oil is refined and extracted than in Ontario, but one retail expert claims to have the answer.
Shots fired in Bankview Wednesday afternoon

Police are investigating after receiving reports of shots fired late Wednesday afternoon in Bankview.
RCMP on scene of hit and run in Blackfalds

Blackfalds RCMP were called to the scene of a serious hit and run collision Wednesday evening.

Edmonton

Man sentenced to 15.5 years for kidnapping, sexually assaulting Edmonton girl

Wade Stene, who admitted to kidnapping and sexually assaulting an eight-year-old Edmonton girl, was sentenced to 15.5 years behind bars Wednesday afternoon.
Hazmat team called to investigate white powder at Edmonton school

Emergency crews were called to a Mill Woods school on Wednesday after a security guard reportedly experienced irritation on their hands after finding a white powder.
RCMP on scene of hit and run in Blackfalds

Blackfalds RCMP were called to the scene of a serious hit and run collision Wednesday evening.

Vancouver

Unclaimed $15M lottery ticket sold last August in B.C. set to expire

Someone in British Columbia could be sitting on a lottery ticket worth a whopping $15 million – but there's only a few weeks left to claim the jackpot.
Internal conflict dominates AFN General Assembly for second straight day

For the second consecutive day, emergency resolutions related to a conflict between the Assembly of First Nations National Chief and the organization's executive council threw the agenda into chaos.
Park board staff debating if logs should return to Vancouver beaches

The large logs that have lined the water’s edge at many Vancouver beaches have been a favourite lounging spot for sun worshipers for over 50 years.