Lana Del Rey, Weezer, Green Day, Pitbull to headline Quebec City summer music festival

Lana Del Ray, Weezer and Green Day are among the acts that will take the stage in Quebec City this summer. (AP Photo/Jim Ross; AP Photo/John Locher; Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

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Meta will test blocking news on Instagram, Facebook for some Canadians

Meta is planning to run a test that will block news for some Canadian users on Facebook and Instagram in response to the Liberal government's controversial online news bill.

Attendees visit the Meta booth at the Game Developers Conference 2023 in San Francisco on March 22, 2023.

Experts warn of 'rapid' growth of IBD as number of Canadians diagnosed set to reach 470K by 2035

The number of people in Canada with inflammatory bowel disease is increasing rapidly and is expected to grow to 470,000 by 2035, according to a new report from Crohn's and Colitis Canada

Hidden camera discovered in washroom at Gatineau, Que. elementary school

Gatineau police say officers responded to a call from staff at l’école l'Oiseau Bleu on Nelligan Street just after 10 a.m. Friday about a camera found in the washroom.

New non-invasive tool detects early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Researchers at Carleton University's Department of Electronics in Ottawa created a ground-breaking testing device to detect early signs of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s through biomolecular activities in a person’s saliva.

Jordan's royal wedding gets underway in ceremony packed with stars and deep symbolism

The wedding of Jordan's crown prince to the scion of a prominent Saudi family began on Thursday in a palace celebration that drew massive crowds and a mood of excitement around the kingdom, while presenting the young Hashemite royal as a new player on the global stage.

Debate cancelled as police look for man who allegedly threatened to shoot Toronto mayoral candidates

A 29-year-old man is wanted by police for allegedly threatening to shoot candidates running for Toronto mayor on Thursday.
Ontario man says medication he's been taking for a decade just quadrupled in price

An Ontario man with a genetic disorder said he was shocked when he got his latest prescription filled for a medication he has been taking for the past ten years.
Ontario airport set to shutdown as landowner explores redevelopment plans

An Ontario airport announced it is planning on shutting down as its landowner explores redeveloping the grounds north of Toronto.

Atlantic

N.S. premier calls for urgent, proactive firefighting help from Ottawa

Premier Tim Houston repeated his calls for urgent firefighting help Thursday, asking Ottawa to “be proactive” with aid as multiple wildfires continue to burn out of control.
Waegwoltic Club burns in south-end Halifax

A historic athletic club in south-end Halifax is on fire.
Prospect Road fire 'knocked down,' but not yet under control: Halifax deputy fire chief

Halifax deputy fire chief David Meldrum says a new fire started Thursday afternoon on Prospect Road, near St. Margaret’s Bay Road, and “a large area of forest and brush are involved.”

London

Man known to frequent London wanted on a Canada-wide warrant

OPP are looking for Matthew Daigneault — wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for a breach of statutory release. He is described as a white man about 6’ tall, 243 lbs, with a short/receding hairline.
Two London, Ont. women tackle food insecurity in schools

Many children in Ontario are facing food insecurity, forcing them to rely on food banks for their nutritional needs.
London, Ont. boy organizes first ALS walk at his elementary school

The first Walk for ALS this year has taken place at an elementary school in London, Ont.

Northern Ontario

New non-invasive tool detects early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Researchers at Carleton University's Department of Electronics in Ottawa created a ground-breaking testing device to detect early signs of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s through biomolecular activities in a person’s saliva.
Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape, 'That '70s Show' actor faces 30 years to life

'That '70s Show' star Danny Masterson was led out in handcuffs from a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday and could get 30 years to life in prison after a jury found him guilty on two of three counts of rape at his second trial, in which the Church of Scientology played a central role.
3 girls now charged in assault, kidnapping investigation in Huntsville

Huntsville OPP has charged a third girl in connection to an alleged assault captured on video at a local high school and shared on social media earlier this month.

Calgary

Suncor to cut 1,500 jobs by end of year, employees informed Thursday

Suncor Energy Inc. will cut 1,500 jobs by the end of the year, as new CEO Rich Kruger forges ahead with his mandate to reduce costs and improve the company's lagging financial performance.
Suspect sought in attempted sexual assault in Royal Oak

Calgary police are hoping the public can help them identify a man wanted in the attempted sexual assault of a woman in the community of Royal Oak last week.
Didsbury senior rescued after 4 days alone in central Alberta wilderness

Innisfail RCMP say a Didsbury woman who went missing for four days is in good spirits after being located by rescue teams.

Kitchener

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA | 'This isn’t going to happen today': Staff at Kitchener business recall how they thwarted attempted robbery

The shocking incident was captured on the store's security cameras.
One person dead, another critically injured in Guelph crash

Police say a man appeared to suffer from a medical incident while driving in Guelph, causing his vehicle to go off the road and hit a woman who was sitting on the grass.
New details in devastating Kitchener townhouse fire

Officials say it could be weeks – or months – before the residents displaced by a Kitchener townhouse fire can return home.

Vancouver

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DEVELOPING | 'Multiple serious assaults' on Downtown Eastside, Vancouver police say

The Vancouver Police Department says an investigation is underway after "multiple serious assaults "on the city's Downtown Eastside Thursday.
Surrey Memorial Hospital crisis: Fraser Health asks other regions for staff

On the heels of a series of town halls with staff, Fraser Health is assessing its hospital network to see who can spare staff for Surrey Memorial Hospital, while asking other health authorities for help.
B.C. seniors face long waits for housing amid affordability crisis

A Musqueam elder who welcomed CTV News into his deteriorating home in late April has yet to move, saying he hasn’t been given options for a place to go that are adequate.

Edmonton

Northern Alberta residents stay back to help protect community from wildfire

Mike Mercredi is staying back to protect his northern Alberta community from a nearby wildfire after hundreds of people were forced to evacuate the area.
Krispy Kreme planning Alberta expansion, starting in Edmonton

Krispy Kreme will soon have a drive-thru and dine-in location in the Alberta capital, and that's just the beginning, the global doughnut giant and a local developer announced Thursday.
Edmonton librarian takes second place in Jeopardy! debut

Kyle Marshall has always loved trivia and recently he got to show the world just how much.

Windsor

'Like a house of cards': Defence for accused in murder trial begin closing summations

A Windsor murder trial that started in February and heard from dozens of witnesses is coming to a close as defence lawyers for the accused kicked off their closing summations Thursday.
Verge of a Stellantis battery plant deal? Politicians and leaders weigh in

Windsor-Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk used a basketball analogy to describe where negotiations stand between the Liberals and Stellantis and guaranteed a Game 7 win.
Ontario commits to cover 1/3 cost of Stellantis deal, Ford urges feds to close deal

Ontario has committed to paying a third of the cost to save a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., premier Doug Ford said Thursday.

Regina

Following outcry, Sask. government pledges $40M top-up for education budget

A month after Premier Scott Moe said more money was on the way for school divisions, Saskatchewan's education minister announced a $40 million top-up.
'This is disgusting': Sask. Indigenous prof says deep-rooted stereotypes continue to drive racial profiling

A Saskatchewan university business lecturer says companies need to do a better job of educating employees on consumer racial profiling.
Maxime Bernier part of group found guilty for breaking 2021 public health rules in Regina

Maxime Bernier, the leader of the People’s Party of Canada, is part of a group of people found guilty of breaking COVID-19 public health rules in Regina two years ago.

Ottawa

Some Ottawa parents keep kids home from school due to Pride activities, OCDSB says

As the Rainbow flag flew at schools across Ottawa on Thursday, the public school board says some parents kept their children home from school due to possible Pride activities.
Iranian family living in Ottawa faces homelessness after falling out of status

An Iranian family living in Ottawa is desperately pleading for help and struggling to stay in Canada with their two young kids, after falling out of status and losing their jobs.
Heat, AC overload Hydro Ottawa's system, knocking out power to 8,500 customers, utility says

Hydro Ottawa reported 8,500 customers in Kanata South, Kanata North, Stittsville and West-Carleton March lost power just before 6 p.m.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon Catholic school administrators meet LGBTQ2S+ protestors on their doorstep

A protest at Saskatoon’s Catholic school division over a leaked email described as discriminatory of the queer community led to a tense exchange with its director of education on Thursday.
Following outcry, Sask. government pledges $40M top-up for education budget

A month after Premier Scott Moe said more money was on the way for school divisions, Saskatchewan's education minister announced a $40 million top-up.
One injured after utility trailer fire: Saskatoon fire

One person was taken to hospital with burns following a trailer fire in Saskatoon.

Lana Del Rey, Weezer, Green Day, Pitbull to headline Quebec City summer music festival

Lana Del Rey, Weezer, Green Day, Pitbull to headline Quebec City summer music festival

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA | 'This isn’t going to happen today': Staff at Kitchener business recall how they thwarted attempted robbery

DEVELOPING | 'Multiple serious assaults' on Downtown Eastside, Vancouver police say