Hot and humid weather is in the forecast for Toronto early this week before a return to more seasonable temperatures this weekend.
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Independent stores and grocery alternatives see sales boost amid Loblaw boycott
As the month-long boycott of Loblaw-owned stores wears on, small independent food retailers and alternative grocery options say they’re seeing a boost in traffic and sales.
‘Time stopped for me’: Witness describes aftermath of fatal boat crash
A resident of a home on a lake north of Kingston., Ont., where three people died into a boat crash is shaken after he and his brother were among the first to respond to the collision.
Sarnia chemical plant appealing provincial order to reduce toxic emissions
A chemical plant in Sarnia, Ont., that has been shut down over benzene emissions says complying with certain conditions set out by the provincial government can’t be done safely and will cost up to $50 million.
Mounties searching for vehicle after ‘firearms incident’ near Cranbrook, B.C.
Mounties in southeastern British Columbia are searching for the occupants of a vehicle that allegedly fled from police after a reported “firearms incident” on Monday.
Serial killer Robert Pickton attacked in Quebec prison
Correctional Service Canada says an inmate who was the victim of an assault was taken to an outside hospital but would not confirm the identity of the prisoner.
School board’s literacy team earn national recognition
Dyslexia Canada acknowledges the achievements of local educator
Environment Canada warns of potential for funnel clouds over Saskatoon
Canada’s weather service has issued an advisory about the potential of funnel clouds forming over the City of Saskatoon.
Two-year-old child found unconscious in residential swimming pool near Quebec City: police
A two-year-old child was found unconscious in a residential swimming pool in the municipality of Saint-Apollinaire, in Quebec’s Chaudière-Appalaches region, around noon on Monday, Quebec provincial police say.
Feds unveil national plan to tackle auto theft, including criminal code changes
The federal government says more intelligence sharing among police forces and a working group involving all levels of government are among the measures it’s implementing as part of a national strategy to combat auto theft.
