Laurentian University to receive $200K from a posthumous donation

Wyona Thompson, a university alumna who passed away in June 2021, is donating the funds to support full-time students in the Bachelor of Education programs in both English and French. Photo supplied

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Canada-wide shortage of liquid Children's Tylenol now also impacting chewables

A nationwide shortage of liquid Children’s Tylenol is also impacting generic chewables, with Quebec-based Laboratoire Riva reporting a shortage due to rising demand.

Empty shelves of children's pain relief medicine are seen at a Toronto pharmacy Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Two Ontario pediatric hospitals say they're facing shortages of common pain relievers amid supply disruptions in some parts of the country. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Joe O'Connal

Ontario mayor fires back at conspiracy theorists who tried to arrest police officers

An Ontario mayor had some harsh words for protesters who attempted to place local police officers under arrest Saturday.

Trump supporters' threats to judge spur democracy concerns

Hundreds of federal judges face the same task every day: review an affidavit submitted by federal agents and approve requests for a search warrant. But for U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart, the fallout from his decision to approve a search warrant has been far from routine.

Newmarket, Ont. man accused in young mother's death remains on the run

Alexander Jolly, accused of shooting a young mother in Newmarket, is still on the run three weeks after her death as the woman's former partner urges the public to help track the man responsible down.
Police investigate suspicious package found at Simcoe County hospital

Police were called to the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Wednesday afternoon to inspect a questionable package found by a staff member at the Church Street facility.
Wanted man known to frequent Midland area

Provincial police ask the public to keep an eye out for a Rama First Nation man known to frequent the Midland area.

Toronto

Ontario mayor fires back at conspiracy theorists who tried to arrest police officers

An Ontario mayor had some harsh words for protesters who attempted to place local police officers under arrest Saturday.
'Novelty' screwdriver looks like replica handgun raising concerns

Concerns are being raised about the sale of a screwdriver that looks like a replica handgun available at a popular auto retailer across Canada.
Integrity commissioner ends conflict of interest investigation into Mayor Tory

The city's integrity commissioner says he will not be able to complete his investigation into a complaint that alleged Mayor John Tory violated conflict of interest rules before the deadline on Friday.

Ottawa

Eastern Ontario doctor facing 3 new murder charges

An eastern Ontario doctor who was charged with first-degree murder in the death of a patient is facing three new murder charges, Ontario Provincial Police have announced.
SIU investigating man's death after police pursuit in Ottawa

The Special Investigations Unit is investigating the death of a 28-year-old man in a collision after an Ontario Provincial Police officer called off a police pursuit in Ottawa's south end.
Ontario to expand program allowing paramedics to avoid ERs in patient care

Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the province is expanding a program that allows paramedics to take patients somewhere other than an emergency room, such as a mental health facility, or to treat them on scene. Jones says she will be releasing a broader plan this week aimed at health system stability and recovery.

Kitchener

'It does reduce the strain on the emergency department:' province planning to expand paramedic powers

The provincial government is expanding the amount of power paramedics have when responding to an emergency.
Special Investigations Unit clears Stratford officer who “fell short” of his duty in connection to death of 18-month-old

A decision handed down by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) ruled a Stratford police officer who “fell short in his duty of care” will not be criminally prosecuted in connection to the death of a toddler who was “failing to thrive.”
Woodstock roads reopen after major investigation involving the bomb squad

There was a major police presence in Woodstock Wednesday afternoon for a weapons investigation involving the bomb squad and canine units.

London

Few details available following police operation in Woodstock, Ont.

Details from police are scarce, but a section of Wilson Street in Woodstock was shut down Wednesday afternoon for what police called a “weapons-related" investigation.
'Great for London': CTV’s 'The Amazing Race' episode in London draws positive reaction

The Forest City got some national exposure during the latest leg of CTV’s "The Amazing Race Canada." London, Ont. was the site for multiple challenges on the hit reality show in Tuesday's episode.
Arrest warrant issued for London, Ont. man in human trafficking investigation

London police are asking for the public’s help after three men were charged following a human trafficking investigation.

Windsor

Treat mental health as a pandemic: Windsor city councillor issues call in wake of fatal police shooting

It's long overdue for upper levels of government to start handling mental health with the same level of action as they did with COVID-19, according to a Windsor city councillor in the wake of police fatally shooting a 70-year-old man who had allegedly been threatening people with a machete.
Deadline for child-care operators to opt in to $10-a-day extended

The province has extended the deadline for childcare operators to opt into the life-changing $10-a-day program.
'It comes and goes': Over-the-counter children’s medicine getting harder to find

Southwestern Ontario parents looking to lower their child’s fever or relieve their headache are having trouble finding over-the-counter children’s medicine on pharmacy shelves.

Montreal

New census data showing French 'in danger' spurs debate ahead of Quebec election

Quebec's French language minister Simon Jolin-Barrette said Wednesday that the proof is now "beyond a reasonable doubt:" French is in peril in the province, after reviewing the latest federal census data.
Quebec pension fund manager posts $33.6 billion loss for first 6 months of 2022

Quebec's pension fund manager, the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, will have to figure out a way to fix the hole in people's wallets after the worst first-half of the year in recent years on the markets.
Adult women who accused Quebec cardinal of sexual misconduct breaks church-abuse stereotype

After Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet was accused by a woman of sexual assault in a class-action lawsuit introduced this week, more women have come forward with similar allegations against members of the province's Catholic Church.

Atlantic

Opposition parties take aim at Nova Scotia premier over health-care 'crisis'

The two main opposition parties in Nova Scotia are slamming Premier Tim Houston's record on health care after his first year in power.
RCMP track down two young boys driving truck in central Newfoundland

The RCMP in central Newfoundland have tracked down a 13-year-old boy believed to have been behind the wheel of a pickup truck that was spotted driving erratically on the Trans-Canada Highway.
Pod of dolphins rescued from shallow waters off small N.S. island

Residents of a small island off Nova Scotia’s south shore are being credited with saving a pod of stranded dolphins.

Winnipeg

Eviction warnings handed to longtime Manitoba legislature encampments

Eviction warnings have been given to two longtime encampments on the Manitoba legislature grounds.
WestJet adds new West Coast destination flight from Winnipeg

WestJet will soon be offering direct flights from Winnipeg to Los Angeles.
83-year-old man victim of suspected homicide in Winnipeg's North End

Winnipeg police officers are investigating a homicide after an 83-year-old man was found dead in a North End home.

Calgary

Cyclist struck in Macleod Trail collision

A cyclist was struck by a truck Wednesday on Macleod Trail S.W.
Verbal attack on teen girls aboard Calgary bus potentially hate motivated: police

Calgary police are working to identity a woman allegedly involved in a hate-motivated incident aboard a Calgary Transit bus earlier this month.
Calgary library closed until Friday following 'traumatic incident'

The Calgary Library closed abruptly Wednesday afternoon after an incident that police say was connected to a person who was involved in a mental health crisis.

Edmonton

'We need funding': Alberta's lone volunteer underwater search team asks for support to bring closure to families

The volunteer underwater search team that responds to drownings all across Alberta is concerned it won't be able to survive without funding from the provincial government.
Ben Stelter immortalized in sand by Toronto artist James Sun

James Sun is a Toronto artist who uses coloured sand to create layered works of art. When he heard that Stelter had died, he said he wanted to create a piece commemorating the energy the six-year-old superfan put out into the world.
St. Albert man charged with sexual assault on child under 12

A St. Albert man is facing charges in connection with the sexual assault of a child, and police believe there may be other victims.

Vancouver

Gangster's execution outside of a busy Vancouver restaurant was carefully planned: court documents

The man who killed Harpreet Singh Dhaliwal outside of a busy Vancouver restaurant last year planned the killing for weeks, setting up in an Airbnb to 'track down' the victim 'for the purpose of killing him,' court documents say.
Driver hit a school bus, fled from police, ran off into the forest: Kelowna RCMP

Mounties are looking for a suspect after a strange series of events in Kelowna this week.
B.C. cop who showed sexual selfie to domestic violence victim reinstated

A B.C. Mountie who was fired after showing a domestic violence victim what he described as a barely clothed "d*** pic" was rehired last year after arguing the RCMP's conduct board treated him unfairly.