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Are ewe kidding? 1 of 2 sheep on the lam since June has been caught near Ontario expressway

One of two sheep found roaming near traffic on the E.C. Row Expressway since mid-June has been caught, according to the animal sanctuary that has been spearheading capture efforts.

This B.C. woman decided to live in an RV. Her village said no

A Valemount, B.C., resident is worried about finding adequate, affordable housing after her application to live in an RV on her friend's property for the next three years was denied by village council. 

Northern Manitoba woman calls victory as 1st Miss Indigenous Canada 'a community win'

Jessica McKenzie says earning the title as the inaugural Miss Indigenous Canada is also a win for Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

Company halts construction of $2.7B battery project in eastern Ontario

After breaking ground in 2023, the company building a plant to produce battery components for electric vehicles in a municipality near Kingston, Ont., says it's delaying construction of the plant citing a slowdown in EV sales.

COVID-19 public health emergency in B.C. declared over

British Columbia's top doctor says she is ending the public health emergency that was declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. 

Was this man railroaded? 71-year-old vows to fight $615 ticket from CN Police Service

A St. Thomas, Ont., man vows to fight a $615 ticket issued by the CN Police Service after the 71-year-old walked his bike onto an open gravel area beside railway tracks where there's no sign indicating it's Canadian National property. A police spokesperson told CBC that trespassers could face up to $50,000 fine.

Woman sues Bell, customer service rep who allegedly shared phone number with harassers

A Cape Breton woman whose video defending a transgender rights advocate made her the target of online vitriol and threats is suing her cellphone provider and a customer service agent she alleges shared her number and home address with harassers. 

More than 300 fires burn in B.C. after volatile weekend

More than 300 wildfires are burning across B.C. after a volatile weekend that saw hundreds of people told to leave their homes.

University of Victoria issues trespass notice to pro-Palestinian protesters

Protesters at the university have been demanding the school cut financial and academic ties with Israeli entities due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

LCBO strike to end Monday after workers ratify tentative agreement

Striking liquor store workers have given their approval to a tentative agreement reached between the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) and their union, the provincial Crown corporation said Sunday.

Canada women's soccer player Sydney Collins to miss Olympics with fractured leg

Defender Sydney Collins will not compete for the Canadian women's soccer team at the Paris Olympics after fracturing her left leg during a closed-door match against Nigeria in Marbella, Spain on Wednesday.

Yukon government provides update on Victoria Gold mine failure

Officials with the Yukon government plan to give a briefing Thursday morning on how it is responding to the failure of the heap leach facility at Victoria Gold's Eagle mine near Mayo.

Calgarians can finally water their parched gardens and lawns — though with some limitations

Calgary is able to ratchet down its water restrictions another notch as the city slowly recovers from a catastrophic rupture to a key water feeder main, Mayor Jyoti Gondek announced Thursday.

Restoring destroyed historic landmark brings rural Alberta community together

The picturesque Monkey Top Saloon burned down seven months ago. A new group of owners is hoping to rebuild the bar by bringing the Bentley, Alta., community into the restoration process.

Calgary analyzing whether it can ease water restrictions as usage decreases

Calgary remains under Stage 3 water restrictions as crews monitor how the city's water system will respond to the easing of water conservation measures. 

Poilievre wants to shut down Montreal's supervised drug-inhalation site

At a news conference, Poilievre said other federal parties and their supporters in the media "want to make it sound like there's a constitutional obligation" to allow supervised consumption sites to open anywhere.

Evacuation order issued for part of Wells, B.C., due to wildfire

A new wildfire in central B.C. has triggered an evacuation order for the northeast corner of the District of Wells.

Canada names Olympic men's basketball roster — led by NBA stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray headline a Canadian men's basketball team heavy with NBA experience that will compete at this summer's Paris Olympics.

Calgary eases some outdoor water use restrictions

The City of Calgary is easing its outdoor water use restrictions, as its water supply outlook continues to improve. 

N.B. judge rules against school district in challenge to province’s gender-identity policy

A judge has ruled against a Moncton-area school district in its lawsuit against the provincial government that alleged changes to a gender-identity policy violate the rights of students.

Thar she blows! Visitors flock to St. Vincent's, N.L., for whale spectacular

Visitors are having a whale of a time watching the marine life at St. Vincent's beach.

Timeline for easing Calgary indoor water restrictions coming on Tuesday

Calgary officials say they'll have more details on Tuesday morning in regards to whether they're ready to ease some indoor water conservation measures as they continue to monitor the stabilization of the water system.