Police watchdog investigates after man shot dead by officers in Brantford, Ont.
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after it says a 33-year-old man was shot dead by police in Brantford early this morning.
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Man wanted for allegedly setting fires on University of Toronto campus: police
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - Toronto police say they're looking for a suspect who allegedly set several fires on the University of Toronto's downtown campus Wednesday afternoon.
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OPP officer injured after cruiser rear-ended on Highway 401 in Pickering
Lucas Casaletto / citynews - A Toronto OPP officer was injured on Friday morning after their cruiser was rear‑ended while they were investigating an earlier collision on Highway 401. The crash happened near Whites Road, where the officer was responding to a separate incident in the e…
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Finch West LRT forced to close for 24 hours after snowstorm as winter woes continue
Isaac Callan / globalnews - The light rail route launched in December after a testing regime officials said was rigorous, but has been beset by disruptions and suspensions, particularly in colder weather.
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Appeal court to rule on federal use of Emergencies Act in response to 2022 protests
sootoday - OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal is set to rule today on whether it was reasonable for the Liberal government to use the Emergencies Act four years ago to quell protests in the national capital and at key border points.
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Battery believed to have caused Edmonton apartment fire that displaced dozens
Karen Bartko / globalnews - A fire that forced dozens of residents from an Edmonton apartment building and sent two people to hospital is prompting renewed warnings about lithium-ion battery safety.
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Firefighters from three departments help battle huge house fire east of Calgary
Ken MacGillivray / globalnews - A total of five homes have been damaged by a massive fire just east of Calgary on Thursday. The fire was so big that firefighters from three departments had to be called in.
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City began lengthy process to seize Manwin Hotel before massive fire
Joyanne Pursaga / winnipegfreepress - In the year between an order to force tenants out of the dilapidated Manwin Hotel and the building’s fiery demise this week, the City of Winnipeg says it regularly inspected the site and had begun a process to seize it.
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RCMP say 'prolific offender' charged in horrific hit and run that killed five-year-old girl
Sarah Steger / edmontonjournal - The 34-year-old man was arrested three hours after the crash, following a coordinated effort in response and search
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What do the new colours for weather alerts mean? What you need to know
Jordan Omstead / theglobeandmail - Yellow, orange and red alerts are intended to help people quickly and clearly understand weather effects
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Snow causes REM disruption
News Staff / citynews - The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) has been halted since shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday, affecting the stretch between Deux-Montagnes and McGill stations. The organization confirmed the complete interruption on X, citing bad weather conditions as the …
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Sick astronaut returns to Earth with crew in NASA’s 1st medical evacuation
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - It was an unexpected finish to a mission that began in August and left the orbiting International Space Station with only one American and two Russians on board.
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Montreal road conditions ‘particularly difficult’ as snowstorm hits
Aaron D’Andrea / globalnews - A winter storm is creating 'particularly difficult' conditions across the roads in the Montreal area Thursday, with several accidents reported.
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Federal officer shoots Venezuelan man in leg after shovel attack in Minneapolis: officials
Bloomberg News / nationalpost - Latest shooting incident unfolded against a backdrop of heightened tension in the city, where thousands of federal agents have been deployed to crackdown on immigration
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Freezing temperatures and major snowfall expected in Ontario
theglobeandmail - A blast of winter weather is sweeping over Ontario, where temperatures are expected to plunge and the snow is set to pile up. Snowfall and snow squall warnings are in place across large parts of the province, setting up a possible messy morning commute on…
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Authorities issue warnings, weather alerts spark cautious preparations
Local services and community workers adapt to storm fallout
School closures and bus cancellations disrupt daily routines
Transit chaos: road closures, collisions, and airport delays
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Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main could be back in operation by Friday, says city
Ken MacGillivray / globalnews - The city of Calgary says if all goes according to plan, water restrictions put in place after the rupture of the Bearspaw feeder main, could be lifted by the end of the week.
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Investigation after Via train hits 2 truck trailers in Quebec, no injuries reported
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - The TSB and CN police are investigating after a passenger train with more than 100 people aboard hit two truck trailers and derailed northeast of Quebec City.
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Air Canada flight forced back to gate after worker trapped below aircraft, airline says
Lucas Casaletto / citynews - Air Canada says it has reinforced its ground‑handling procedures after a baggage crew member became trapped inside the cargo hold of a departing aircraft, forcing the plane to return to the gate in mid‑taxi. The incident occurred on Dec. 13, 2025, aboard …
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Protesters try to attack driver after truck speeds through L.A. anti-Iran protest
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - The U-Haul truck, with its side mirrors shattered, was stopped several blocks away and surrounded by police cars.
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Pimicikamak First Nation in Manitoba prepares for military arrival after days in crisis
Moosa Imran / globalnews - Chief Monias said the emergency in Pimicikamak First Nation is ongoing, and confirmed eight members of the Canadian Armed Forces will arrive Monday to support the community.
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