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The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating a suspicious death on the 200 block of Avenue I South.

A second London Drugs will be coming to Winnipeg.

A break in a major underground water main near Montreal’s Jacques Cartier Bridge sent water gushing down streets and inside homes on Friday morning, forcing the evacuation of nearby buildings and leading to a boil-water advisory for about 150,000 homes.

This morning, watch for retail stocks to follow through from Thursday’s rally. Buyers snapped up Walmart (WMT) and Costco (COST) stock after the Commerce Department posted strong consumer spending levels.In July, advanced retail sales increased by 1% on the month. This is up from a 0.2% decline in June and well above the 0.3% expected rate. When the data excludes auto-related items, sales grew by 0.4%. Expect consumers to continue to shun automotive products. Dealerships at Ford (F) and Stellantis (STLA) are trying to sell high-end vehicles. Yet consumers do not have the money to buy them….

After repeated flooding on their street, residents in Vaudreuil have begun collecting signatures to demand the city take action.

Two people were taken to hospital by helicopter from a rock climbing area in Squamish Thursday afternoon, according to paramedics.

A man has been charged after allegedly tossing eggs at passing cars on Highway 403 in Mississauga.

St. Jean’s Cannery & Smokehouse based in Nanaimo has been hand-packing products, just like founder Armand St. Jean once did after starting the business in his backyard.

The event will be held at the Highview Golf Course – 60 Golf Course Line, Powassan. Proceeds go to Cancer Care at North Bay Regional Health Centre.

Phillip Fitzpatrick, the retired Arizona man who overbid on a trip to New Westminster on “The Price is Right” and became a local celebrity in the process, is back in the city this week. And this time, he decided to make the trip on his own.