Windsor police locate missing 37-year-old man (2024)

Tornado in Ayr classified as an upper level EF1

An investigation from Western University’s Northern Tornadoes Project has classified Saturday’s tornado in Ayr as an EF1.

Man injured in Cambridge shooting

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after a man was hurt in a Cambridge shooting.

Most-read stories of the week: tornado in Ayr, Kitchener killer gets statutory release, man wanted for attempted abduction arrested

This week’s most-read stories include an EF1 tornado hits Ayr, Ont., a 'high-risk' Kitchener killer up for statutory release, and a major water disruption across Waterloo Region.

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VIDEO | 'Everybody was screaming': Multiple sent to hospital after collision involving London Transit bus

Emergency crews are investigating after a London Transit bus carrying multiple passengers lost control on a rain-soaked Highbury Avenue.

One hurt, traffic snarled after west London crash

One person was rushed to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in London’s west end early Sunday afternoon.

One person injured in south London blaze

Firefighters were called to a three-storey complex across from White Oaks Mall around 7:15 a.m. Sunday.

4-to-5 thousand racks of ribs at Midland Ribfest

The Northern Heat Rib Series stopped in Midland this weekend and welcomed nearly ten thousand people to its Ribfest at David Onley Park.

Angus Comicon sees costumed Star Wars, Anime, other characters

POP Culture Canada hosted a Comicon event at the Angus Recreation Centre on Sunday, allowing local video game and comic book enthusiasts to dress up as their favourite characters.

Simcoe-Muskoka rainfall warnings and watches end

The rainfall warnings issued by Environment Canada for most of the Simcoe-Muskoka region have ended as of Sunday evening.

Thousands of Hydro One customers still without power in Sudbury, Manitoulin districts

More than 15,000 customers remain without power as an outage with Hydro One is effecting areas of Greater Sudbury and most of Manitoulin Island on Sunday. The company hopes to restore power by 8 p.m.

Ontario local leaders call for 'new deal' as municipalities gather in Ottawa

Growing challenges across Ontario will be on the agenda Monday as local leaders descend on Ottawa for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference.

Increased military presence expected in northern, central Ontario

Increased military traffic can be expected on major highways in northern and central Ontario on Aug. 18 and again on Aug. 27.

Northern Ont. traffic complaint leads to bail violation charge

A 24-year-old suspended driver faces a pair of charges following a northern Ontario traffic complaint last week.

Sault police charge man after allegedly kicking, punching victim

A 24-year-old man is charged with assault causing bodily harm along with other offences after Sault police received a call about an assault incident last month.

32 forest fires burning in the northeast, 3 remain out of control

There were 32 active wildfires in northeastern Ontario as of Sunday morning with seven new fires confirmed since Thursday – one of which was confirmed Saturday.

Ontario local leaders call for 'new deal' as municipalities gather in Ottawa

Growing challenges across Ontario will be on the agenda Monday as local leaders descend on Ottawa for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference.

Ottawa OPP reminding residents not to walk or bike on Hwy. 417

Ontario Provincial Police in Ottawa are reminding residents it is illegal to walk or bike on Highway 417 after responding to multiple reports of pedestrians along the highway this weekend.

No one injured in abandoned home on fire in Lowertown

Ottawa Paramedic Service says there were no injuries reported following a fire that started inside an abandoned home in Lowertown on Sunday morning.

Occupants of 5 vehicles rescued from flooded Highway 410 in Mississauga

The occupants of five vehicles who became stranded in high water on the northbound Highway 410 at Highway 401 late Sunday afternoon are now safe after being rescued by emergency responders.

3 in custody after driver collides with TTC streetcar, vehicle in Regent Park: police

Three people are in custody following a hit-and-run crash involving a TTC streetcar and another vehicle late Sunday afternoon in Toronto's Regent Park area, say police.

Toronto building that was at risk of collapse was deemed 'unsafe' in 2014: records

A building near Toronto’s Kensington Market that was partially demolished Saturday after it leaned over the sidewalk was deemed 'unsafe' by the city a decade ago, publicly-accessible records show.

Environment Canada issues alert for heavy rain in Quebec on Sunday

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a special weather statement on Saturday for 'significant rainfall amounts' from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.

Ile Bizard residents facing reality of insurance and cleanup a week after tropical storm Debby

A week after rainfall from the remnants of tropical storm Debby devastated the region, Ile-Bizard residents are facing costly and frustrating cleanup realities.

After multiple open heart surgeries, 10-year-old Montreal boy ready to hit Grade Six running

After four open heart surgeries, 10-year-old Samih Angelo Alame is thriving and ready to hit Grade Six running.

S’all good, man: Bob Odenkirk throws first pitch at Winnipeg Goldeyes game

Hollywood actor Bob Odenkirk – best known for his role as Saul Goodman in television series Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul – threw the first pitch before the Goldeyes took on the Sioux City Explorers.

Woman charged after blaze breaks out in Brandon hotel room

A 24-year-old woman is facing several charges after damaging property and starting a fire at the Colonial Inn in Brandon, Man.

Firefighters battle 2 blazes in Winnipeg's North End

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews battled two separate blazes in the city’s North End early Sunday morning.

'We are being lied to': Edmonton doctor alarmed at pesticide use in local lakes

A whistleblower who played a key role raising the alarm of the health risks posed by the oilsands has a new concern — this time in his own backyard.

Edmonton Oilers acquire Vasily Podkolzin from Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers have added a new forward to the roster.

'We shouldn't be scared': Family of man killed by police call for officer's suspension

Chants of "no justice, no peace" were heard in downtown Edmonton on Saturday at a rally in honour of a man shot and killed by an Edmonton police officer.

Ron Barge, creator of iconic Calgary children's show 'Buck Shot', dies

Ron Barge, the creator of Buck Shot, has died, at the age of 87.

Robbery suspect shot by police, ASIRT to investigate

ASIRT will be investigating after a Calgary police officer shot a robbery suspect.

Ken Tanigawa wins 2024 Rogers Charity Classic in Calgary

Waiting about 10 minutes to find out he won the 2024 Rogers Charity Classic didn’t bother Ken Tanigawa one bit.

Saskatchewan's Twilite Drive-In celebrates 70th anniversary

The Twilite Drive-In Theatre has been serving movie lovers for decades.

Vehicle fire on Highway 11 near Lumsden delays traffic as police, fire crews respond

A vehicle fire on Highway 11 west of Lumsden was the cause of quite the delay for travellers as emergency crews dealt with the scene Sunday evening.

Regina police tout success with engagement and enforcement initiative in North Central, downtown

Regina's police service is saying the second phase of a community outreach program has yielded some impressive results in Regina's core neighbourhoods.

Fire-ravaged Shuswap region slowly recovering one year after destruction

One year after hundreds of people were displaced and key infrastructure was destroyed in a tense fire fight, British Columbians in the Shuswap region are on the road to recovery, with mixed results.

B.C. 'glue bandit' charged with mischief: RCMP

A suspect who was dubbed the “Terrace glue bandit” has been charged with more than two dozen counts of mischief, according to Mounties in the northwestern B.C. town.

Oilers acquire Podkolzin from Canucks for Ottawa's fourth-round pick in 2025

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forward Vasily Podkolzin from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Ottawa’s fourth-round selection in the 2025 draft in an NHL trade announced Sunday night.

Pro-Palestinian encampment dismantled at Vancouver Island University

A months-long pro-Palestinian encampment at Vancouver Island University has been dismantled following a court order, but protesters suggest more demonstrations could be on the way.

Wet weather helps fire fight in B.C.'s south, while the north remains warm and dry

Wet weather is helping firefighters in British Columbia tackle some of the wildfires burning in the south of the province.

BC Hydro scrambling to restore power after wind and lightning storm

Thousands of British Columbians lost power after a storm brought wind and lightning to the southwestern region of the province overnight.

Police investigate attempted murder in Summerside, P.E.I.

Police in Summerside, P.E.I., say they are investigating after an attempted murder led to an emergency alert and shelter-in-place for residents.

Miramichi last New Brunswick municipality to remove Sunday shopping restrictions

Sunday shopping restrictions in Miramichi, N.B. have been removed for the first time this weekend, making it the last New Brunswick municipality to lift operating hour limitations.

Gold Cup Parade brings ‘world of colour’ to Charlottetown

Before the big race, the annual Gold Cup Parade took place in Charlottetown, P.E.I., on Friday as one of the feature events for the province’s Old Home Week.

Do you know this missus? Newfoundland folklore archive hopes to give women their due

The project of the university's Folklore and Language Archive aims to find the first names of women who contributed remedies, recipes and local beliefs, but were only credited as a 'missus,' with their husband's last name and often his first name or initials.

Hurricane Ernesto expected to pass through Atlantic Canada, but may escape worst-case scenario: forecasters

Hurricane Ernesto is expected to pass Bermuda and make its way south of the Maritimes on Monday, then approach Newfoundland and Labrador later that day, a Canadian meteorological expert advised on Friday.

Captain Newfoundland, a 'psychedelic,' meditating provincial superhero, is about to go national

A pair of young filmmakers take aim at Newfoundland’s one-of-a-kind superhero, who patrolled the airwaves of late night television.