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King Charles will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment: palace

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King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace announced Friday, after taking a break from public appearances.

Regina police officer accidentally shot during residence search

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RPS officers were executing a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of Retallack Street when an officer's gun was accidentally fired, shooting another officer.

Lac Ste. Anne County bans recreational ATV use due to ‘extreme’ wildfire risk

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Lac Ste. Anne County has issued a complete ban on recreational ATV use due to the 'extreme fire risk' in the area.

Ottawa, Quebec commit $100M to boost semiconductor capacity

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A news release from the federal government says the funding from both levels of government will help create 280 jobs in the region.

Alberta RCMP officer charged with possessing, distributing child porn

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A 33-year-old constable with the RCMP, stationed at the St. Paul, Alta., detachment, was arrested and charged with child sexual exploitation offences.

Is $10/day child-care at risk of ‘derailment’? Report spurs questions

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A lot of progress has been made since the federal government's $10-a-day child-care plan began rolling out, a new report says. But major roadblocks remain.

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B.C. orphaned orca calf swims out of lagoon on her own

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The orca calf has been stuck in the shallows since March 23 after she and her mother swam through a narrow channel connected to the ocean.

Military judges don’t have divided loyalties, Canada’s top court rules

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In a 6-1 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a soldier's right to judicial independence is not compromised by appearing in front of a military judge.

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Hazel McCallion’s son, who pitched Mississauga NHL team, puts mayoral bid on ice

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Peter McCallion, the son of former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion, who hoped to bring an NHL team to the city, has dropped out of its mayoral race.

Cambridge man faces more than 40 charges in break-and-enter investigation: WRPS

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Investigators say some cash and property, including a vehicle, was stolen from a Cambridge business in September 2023.

Thunder Bay retiree $1 million richer after big lotto win

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A Thunder Bay, Ont., man's retirement is getting a bit happier after winning $1 million in the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw late last month.

3-month-old baby uninjured after mother pushing stroller struck by vehicle: Guelph police

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Investigators say a woman was struck at the intersection of London Road East and Woolwich Street just before noon.

Solar eclipse eye damage: More than 160 cases reported in Ontario, Quebec

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Dozens of cases of eye damage related to the April 8 total solar eclipse have been reported in Canada. The conditions include inflammation of the cornea and solar retinopathy.

14-year-olds accused in Halifax homicide appear in court, bail hearing set

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The two 14-year-olds accused of killing a high school student outside the Halifax Shopping Centre Monday are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing next month.

Whooping cough case confirmed in Peterborough region: health unit

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The health unit did not state where the case was confirmed within its jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.

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Tentative deal reached between Western University, union representing graduate TAs

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The agreement will still require ratification from Public Service Alliance of Canada Local 610 members as well as the university's board of governors.

Suspect arrested in connection with 2 ‘callous’ shootings in Bradford

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South Simcoe Police have arrested a suspect in connection with two shootings in Bradford West Gwillimbury that date back to last year.

B.C. officer alleged sexual assault, CSIS had her investigated

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A CSIS officer's allegations that she was sexually assaulted repeatedly by a superior in agency vehicles set off a harassment inquiry, but also triggered an investigation into her.

DNA leads Guelph police to break-and-enter suspect

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Investigators say a suspect cut himself while breaking into a Fife Road business on Sept. 1, 2023. DNA from Blood taken at the scene matched an individual in a national database.

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Driver dies in crash on Hwy 401 west of Woodstock

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A driver was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 near Ingersoll, Ont., Middlesex OPP said Friday.

Child in critical condition after being hit by transport truck in Toronto

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A child has been rushed to hospital with critical injuries after being hit by a transport truck in north Etobicoke on Friday morning, officials say.

Peterborough police seek suspect after south-end shooting

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Police say a shooting occurred at Sunshine Homes on Crystal Drive around 5 a.m. on Friday.

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Former Calgary mayor shrugs off criticism at first Alberta NDP leadership debate: ‘Not a takeover’

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The first debate in the Alberta NDP leadership race was mostly a civil affair Thursday but it wasn't all smooth sailing for former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi.

Guelph police have eye in the sky with new drone

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Guelph police have a new drone that can use high resolution and thermal cameras and a laser range finder system for a variety of tasks, including the search for missing people.

Norad looking to NATO to help detect threats over the Arctic, chief says

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U.S. troops will be spending more time training in the Far North, the new Norad commander says, a strategy that fits 'hand-in-glove' with Canada's renewed focus on Arctic defence.

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‘Could be a couple days’: No TTC subway service for part of Line 2 after track fire

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The TTC says there is no subway service on Line 2 from Kipling Station to Jane Station after a track level fire and it "could be a couple days" before service fully resumes.

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Is home ownership only for the rich now? 80% say yes in new poll

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Canadians are feeling more discouraged about prospects for home ownership than they were last year, Ipsos polling conducted exclusively for Global News shows.

Invasive strep: ‘Don’t wait’ to seek care, N.S. woman warns on long road to recovery

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A woman who had to be rushed into surgery after getting flesh-eating disease from invasive group A strep is warning others not to wait if they feel symptoms.

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Child transferred to hospital in non-life threatening condition after collision

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Details are limited but a child was transferred to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a collision and the driver reportedly stayed on scene with police.

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Joffre Lakes to close for 3 periods this year under agreement with First Nations

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Joffre Lakes Park, known as Pipi7íyekw to the Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua, will close for periods in May, June and September for Indigenous use.