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British police say they have charged a 17-year-old with murder over a stabbing attack that killed three children in Southport, northwest England.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter of 9/11 attacks, agrees to plead guilty

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter in al Qaeda's Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, has agreed to plead guilty, the U.S. Defense Department said Wednesday, pointing to a long-delayed resolution in an attack that altered the course of the United States and much of the Middle East.

Canadian military encounters Chinese research vessel in Arctic, warns competitors are 'probing' infrastructure

A Canadian warship on its first-ever Arctic patrol encountered a Chinese polar research vessel in the Bering Strait off Alaska earlier this month, as the Department of National Defence says global competitors are increasingly probing Canadian infrastructure and gathering intelligence in a warming Arctic.

Father and son facing terror charges were planning 'serious violent attack in Toronto': RCMP

RCMP say a father and son who were arrested in Richmond Hill on terrorism charges last week were 'in the advanced stages of planning a serious violent attack in Toronto.'

Donald Trump questions Kamala Harris' race as he appears at gathering of Black journalists

Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago Wednesday in an interview that quickly turned hostile.

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Canada beats Colombia 1-0 in Olympic women's soccer to advance

Canada's women's soccer team has advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Colombia 1-0 in a do-or-die match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

No winner for Lotto Max, prizing jumps to $95 million

With no jackpot winner to claim the $70-million Lotto Max prize, the total prize pool for the next draw swells to $95 million.

How a cross-border conspiracy to smuggle drugs into B.C. on a Jet Ski unravelled

A 67-year-old man who planned to use a Jet Ski to smuggle more than 180 kilograms of fentanyl and methamphetamine into Canada was convicted in a Seattle courtroom Friday, after beachcombers found the drugs stashed in several duffel bags along the Washington state coastline.

Landslide along B.C.'s Chilcotin River leads to evacuation orders, warnings of 'unpredictable water flow'

A First Nation in B.C.'s Central Interior has activated its emergency operations centre and the local regional district has issued an evacuation order for more than 107 square kilometres of riverside land due to a landslide.

Canada
Video shows police raiding Toronto home of father, son facing terror charges

CP24 has obtained video of police raiding a Scarborough home of a father and son who were allegedly planning a 'serious violent attack in Toronto.'

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B.C. couple partially victorious in bankruptcy fight with securities regulator

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that people fined by provincial securities regulators can wipe out penalties through bankruptcy, but orders to pay back ill-gotten gains remain in place.

How a cross-border conspiracy to smuggle drugs into B.C. on a Jet Ski unravelled

A 67-year-old man who planned to use a Jet Ski to smuggle more than 180 kilograms of fentanyl and methamphetamine into Canada was convicted in a Seattle courtroom Friday, after beachcombers found the drugs stashed in several duffel bags along the Washington state coastline.

Coast Guard to end staffing at two B.C. lighthouses, following safety concerns

Safety concerns have prompted the Canadian Coast Guard to make what is says is the "difficult decision" to end staffing at two lighthouses along British Columbia's coast.

Cinnamon recall and warnings south of the border prompt monitoring in Canada

In the wake of U.S. warnings about ground cinnamon products, Canada says it is monitoring the situation and doesn't believe any products are affected in the country.

Secret dresser compartment discovered in Calgary drug trafficking investigation

Calgary police say the discovery of a unique secret compartment in a piece of bedroom furniture was the key to solving a recent drug trafficking investigation.

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BREAKING British police have charged a 17-year-old with murder over a stabbing attack that killed 3 children

British police say they have charged a 17-year-old with murder over a stabbing attack that killed three children in Southport, northwest England.

Lawyers for Saudi Arabia seek dismissal of claims it supported the Sept. 11 hijackers

Lawyers for Saudi Arabia argued Wednesday that the country fought against terrorism and al Qaeda, just like the United States, in the 1990s and should not be a defendant in lawsuits seeking over US$100 billion for relatives of people killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter of 9/11 attacks, agrees to plead guilty

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter in al Qaeda's Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, has agreed to plead guilty, the U.S. Defense Department said Wednesday, pointing to a long-delayed resolution in an attack that altered the course of the United States and much of the Middle East.

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Iran vows revenge after Hamas leader is killed, Netanyahu warns of 'heavy price' against aggression

Hamas' top political leader was killed Wednesday by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel for a shock assassination that risked escalating into an all-out regional war. Iran's supreme leader vowed revenge against Israel.

Maduro warns he'll call for a 'new revolution' if forced by 'North American imperialism'

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro warned Wednesday that he will not hesitate to call on the population for a 'new revolution' if forced by what he calls 'North American imperialism and fascist criminals.'

Venezuela's Maduro asks Supreme Court to audit the presidential election, but draws criticism

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said he asked the country's Supreme Court to conduct an audit of the presidential election after opposition leaders disputed his claim of victory, drawing swift condemnation by independent observers.

Politics
Canadian military encounters Chinese research vessel in Arctic, warns competitors are 'probing' infrastructure

A Canadian warship on its first-ever Arctic patrol encountered a Chinese polar research vessel in the Bering Strait off Alaska earlier this month, as the Department of National Defence says global competitors are increasingly probing Canadian infrastructure and gathering intelligence in a warming Arctic.

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Ottawa warns more than 20,000 Canadians there is no guaranteed Lebanon evacuation

Global Affairs Canada is warning more than 20,000 Canadians in Lebanon that they can't rely on government evacuation flights if war engulfs that country.

Two witnesses storm out of House committee in tears, decrying Liberal politicization

Two witnesses stormed out of a parliamentary committee meeting Wednesday, after Liberals tried to steer a planned discussion about violence against women towards the topic of abortion rights.

Health
Australia launches peanut allergy immunotherapy program for babies in world first

Babies who have a peanut allergy are now being offered potentially life-changing treatment at hospitals across Australia in a world-first program aimed at building tolerance to them.

Cinnamon recall and warnings south of the border prompt monitoring in Canada

In the wake of U.S. warnings about ground cinnamon products, Canada says it is monitoring the situation and doesn't believe any products are affected in the country.

'Incredibly disappointing': Ontario halts wastewater testing for COVID, other viruses

Ontario is officially ending its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program today in a move some public health experts call shortsighted.

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Sci-Tech
Average data breach costs Canadian organizations a staggering $6.32 million: study

Canadian organizations embroiled in data breaches wind up paying an average $6.32 million to resolve the incidents, a new study from IBM says.

Microsoft says that a cyberattack triggered the hours-long outage impacting Azure customers

A global Microsoft Azure outage that impacted a range of services for consumers Tuesday — from reports of stalling Outlook emails to trouble ordering on Starbucks’ mobile app — was triggered by distributed denial of service cyberattack, according to the tech giant.

Holy Mola! Massive sunfish rescued near Bay of Fundy

It was a memorable day for many near the Bay of Fundy Monday when a Mola mola found its way to the Parrsboro Harbour in Nova Scotia.

Entertainment
Robert Downey Jr. is returning to 'Avengers' films as a villain in 1 of Marvel's Comic-Con twists

Marvel Studios returned to San Diego Comic-Con with dancing Deadpool variants and a choir for a panel that included news about the next two 'Avengers' films and surprise guests, including Harrison Ford and Robert Downey Jr.

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Drag queen in Olympic opening ceremony has no regrets, calls it 'a photograph of France in 2024'

As a gay youth growing up in central France, Hugo Bardin never felt he lived in a world that represented who he was — a world in which he had a place.

New 'Unsolved Mysteries' episode examines death of Calgary woman

The death of a Calgary woman almost a decade ago is the focus of a new episode of 'Unsolved Mysteries.'

Business
Spin Master sees 'positive' back half of year for toy market after posting Q2 loss

Spin Master Corp.'s chief executive is optimistic the year will end on a high note for the toy market, despite shoppers sticking with their deal-hunting behaviours.

Changes are coming to mortgage rules. Will they help you afford a new home?

New mortgage rules from the federal government taking effect Thursday won't 'move the needle,' according to some experts in the housing industry.

Boeing names new CEO as it posts a loss of more than US$1.4 billion in second quarter

Boeing lost more than US$1.4 billion in the second quarter and said a longtime industry executive will take over as chief executive of the troubled aircraft manufacturer next week.

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Lifestyle
Toronto man finds cat, lost for 13 years, on the same day his own cat went missing

A cat that went missing in Toronto back in 2011 has finally been reunited with its owner.

No winner for Lotto Max, prizing jumps to $95 million

With no jackpot winner to claim the $70-million Lotto Max prize, the total prize pool for the next draw swells to $95 million.

Venice to limit tourist groups to maximum of 25 people

Venice will limit the size of tourist parties to 25 people from Thursday in the latest attempt to reduce the impact of crowds on the lagoon city.

Sports
Simone Biles celebrates Olympic win with pointed comment following ex-teammate's criticism

Simone Biles has seemingly clapped back at criticism from former teammate MyKayla Skinner following the U.S. gymnastics team’s victory at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.

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Canada beats Colombia 1-0 in Olympic women's soccer to advance

Canada's women's soccer team has advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Colombia 1-0 in a do-or-die match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Olympic roundup: Canada's women soccer team advances, swimmer Kharun wins bronze

When Canada's women's soccer team was stripped of six points by FIFA for its involvement in a drone spying scandal, the players rallied around a cry of "take away six (points), we go get nine."

Autos
Toyota acknowledges more certification cheating and apologizes

Toyota reported Wednesday more cases of cheating on certification tests for new models required by the Japanese government, on top of those acknowledged earlier.

Tesla in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist was using self-driving system, authorities say

Authorities in Washington have determined that a Tesla that hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was operating on the company's 'Full Self Driving' system at the time of the crash.

How a weather event in the U.S. can hurt western Canada's drivers at the pumps

Drivers in Saskatoon have been hit with unwelcome news as gas prices soared to $1.68 per litre this week. The increase is not limited to Saskatoon; drivers throughout western Canada have experienced similar hikes.

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Local Spotlight
Manitoba golfers set unofficial record of 333 holes of golf in 12 hours, all for a good cause

One golf course, two men, 12 hours and 333 holes of golf played. That's how the 13th annual Marathon Monday shaped up for Patrick Law and Dylan Thornborough, which ended up being an unofficial world record.

Montreal-area woman shocked to find family rented her pool without her consent

A woman who lives east of Montreal in Repentigny came home to a pool party on Sunday after a family of five had rented it on the Swimply app without the consent of the homeowner.

CFL fan breaks world record for visiting all 9 stadiums in fastest time

A CFL fan has unofficially broken the world record for watching CFL home games at all nine of Canada’s stadiums in the shortest amount of time.

'I've done it': Anne Murray reminisces about successful career as her hometown centre marks 35 years

The Anne Murray Centre in Springhill, N.S., marked its 35th anniversary over the weekend drawing dozens to the event from around the globe.

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Montreal hair salon caters to women with face or head coverings

Imani Nadir says she looked high and low for a hairdresser when she moved to Montreal in 2022. Finally, after six months of making calls and sending emails, the 20-year-old came across Two Horses, a Montreal hair salon offering specialized services to women who wear face or head coverings.

'She led it the whole way': 18-year-old B.C. woman leads hikers to safety in Jasper National Park

As fire threatened people in Jasper National Park, Colleen Knull sprung into action.

'There's mom and dad's house': New video appears to show destruction of Jasper neighbourhood

Video posted to social media on Thursday morning appears to show the charred remains of a Jasper, Alta., neighbourhood.

Sask. Second World War veteran, 103, receives France's highest national order

A Saskatchewan-born veteran of the Second World War was recently presented with France's highest national order.

Former First Nations chief voices Disney's first Ojibwe language Star Wars movie

A local First Nations elder and veteran is helping to bring the Ojibwe language to a well-known film for the first time.

Vancouver
Canadian military encounters Chinese research vessel in Arctic, warns competitors are 'probing' infrastructure

A Canadian warship on its first-ever Arctic patrol encountered a Chinese polar research vessel in the Bering Strait off Alaska earlier this month, as the Department of National Defence says global competitors are increasingly probing Canadian infrastructure and gathering intelligence in a warming Arctic.

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Landslide along B.C.'s Chilcotin River leads to evacuation orders, warnings of 'unpredictable water flow'

A First Nation in B.C.'s Central Interior has activated its emergency operations centre and the local regional district has issued an evacuation order for more than 107 square kilometres of riverside land due to a landslide.

BC United looks to add former Liberal party name to election ballot

British Columbia's Opposition BC United is looking to put its previous Liberal name on the upcoming fall provincial election ballot after internal polling shows 30 per cent of people didn't know the party was re-named, says a party director.

Toronto
Father and son facing terror charges were planning 'serious violent attack in Toronto': RCMP

RCMP say a father and son who were arrested in Richmond Hill on terrorism charges last week were 'in the advanced stages of planning a serious violent attack in Toronto.'

Video shows police raiding Toronto home of father, son facing terror charges

CP24 has obtained video of police raiding a Scarborough home of a father and son who were allegedly planning a 'serious violent attack in Toronto.'

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Human remains located during search for missing Markham, Ont. woman

Police say human remains have been located during the search for a Markham, Ont. woman who went missing last week.

Calgary
City detects new wire snap along water main, is still assessing pipe-diver data

Another wire snap along Calgary's recently repaired feeder main and further analysis of data mean the city remains under Stage 1 outdoor water restrictions.

New 'Unsolved Mysteries' episode examines death of Calgary woman

The death of a Calgary woman almost a decade ago is the focus of a new episode of 'Unsolved Mysteries.'

New rules affecting Calgarians' electricity, natural gas bills coming in 2025

New rules affecting how much you pay for electricity and natural gas are coming into effect sooner than planned.

Ottawa
Saslove's Meat Market closing after 70 years in Ottawa’s ByWard Market

Saslove's Meat Market, one of the ByWard Market's oldest businesses, has announced it will be shutting its doors.

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Ottawa city councillor teams up to tackle renoviction problem as Vanier tenants face eviction

Renovictions are on the rise, but with skyrocketing rent prices, many have nowhere to go and now one Ottawa city councillor is teaming up to tackle the problem.

OC Transpo's head of rail construction resigning this fall

There is an upcoming change in OC Transpo's leadership team this fall, the City of Ottawa says.

Montreal
Roberge addresses concerns about new health-care rules affecting English community

Quebec's French language minister tried to allay concerns about the health-care network Wednesday, insisting the anglophone community won't need to prove they're eligible to receive care in English.

Montreal swimmer Ilya Kharun wins bronze in men's 200m butterfly

Swimmer Ilya Kharun has won a bronze medal for Canada in the men's 200-metre butterfly on Wednesday at the Olympic Games in Paris.

Communauto users struggle to make reservations during peak summer season

As the summer heats up and vacationers hit the road, snagging a ride with Communauto might be trickier than usual. The car-sharing service is struggling to keep up with demand.

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Edmonton
'Exceptionally fortunate': Marmot Basin confirms it wasn't damaged in wildfire, will operate in 2024-25

Marmot Basin, the ski resort in Jasper National Park, was not damaged in last week's wildfire.

Jasper latest: Fire behaviour increasing with hotter weather

The Jasper wildfire remained out of control and fire behaviour was increasing on Wednesday as the weather got hotter.

Crime overall down in Edmonton, but violent crime rises

Police say crime is down in the capital city.

Atlantic
N.S. man allegedly submitted more than 300 false insurance claims: RCMP

The Nova Scotia RCMP has charged a 36-year-old Tennecape man for allegedly submitting hundreds of false insurance claims in 2022.

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Holy Mola! Massive sunfish rescued near Bay of Fundy

It was a memorable day for many near the Bay of Fundy Monday when a Mola mola found its way to the Parrsboro Harbour in Nova Scotia.

Small fire causes big concern for Moncton neighbourhood residents

It may not have taken firefighters long to extinguish, but residents in the Lewisville neighbourhood of Moncton, N.B., are very concerned.

Winnipeg
Former Birchwood Terrace tenants able to get belongings left behind after evacuation

Nearly three months after they were forced out of their home, former Birchwood Terrace tenants are being allowed back in this week to get the belongings they had to leave behind.

Manitoba to spray for mosquitoes in Winkler, 'evidence' of West Nile infection

The province is going to start spraying for mosquitoes in the City of Winkler as there is evidence of mosquitoes being infected with the West Nile virus.

'I've left no stone unturned': Manitoba's Tyler Mislawchuk cracks top 10 in Olympic triathlon

A Manitoba triathlete has cracked the top 10 for Canada during the Paris Olympics.

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Regina
Sask. RCMP seizes 14 guns, explosive device in drug and kidnapping investigation

One man from Yorkton, a man from Ontario and another from Quebec are all facing several charges following an investigation into drug trafficking and kidnapping in the Yorkton area where a man was found severely injured and confined in a barn.

'Helping them not feel desperate': Complex needs shelter begins operations in Regina

A complex needs shelter is now open in Regina. The 15 bed pilot project aims to connect individuals in crisis to social services like detox, addictions treatment or even housing opportunities.

'This is concerning': Sask. privacy watchdog cautions health authority over use of 'do not hire lists'

Saskatchewan’s privacy commissioner is taking aim at the province’s health authority over the use of "do not hire lists" among its recruiters.

Kitchener
Father and son facing terror charges were planning 'serious violent attack in Toronto': RCMP

RCMP say a father and son who were arrested in Richmond Hill on terrorism charges last week were 'in the advanced stages of planning a serious violent attack in Toronto.'

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Teen arrested in Kitchener after escaping detention facility in Wilmot Township

A 16-year-old has been arrested after he escaped from a secure detention fac

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