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Singer D4vd’s legal team withdraw from murder case
The defence lawyers said in a statement that the judge granted their request to withdraw after finding that D4vd qualified for a court-appointed lawyer.
Sydney shark attack survivor recalls punching animal in the face
Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old mother of one, was dragged underwater by a shark at Coogee Beach on the morning of June 13 as it plunged its teeth into her arms and thigh.

Judge grants injunction suspending new Ontario bail payment requirements
Two groups argued Ontario’s new rules requiring a cash deposit for bail encroach on federal jurisdiction and will make it harder for people to be released as they await trial.

AgriStability reopened for Alberta farmers impacted by extensive summer rains
The AgriStability enrolment deadline was April 30, but it has been reopened to give farmers impacted by excessive rainfall until Oct. 1 to sign up for assistance.

Man who posed as 49ers player charged with defrauding 26 women of over $1.3M
A man identified as Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and an 18‑year‑old accomplice created fake investment schemes to trick women into giving money. The fraud began in February 2022 and targeted at least 26 women, resulting in losses exceeding $1.3 million. Federal investigators have charged Love with fraud and related offenses. The case highlights a pattern of deception involving false claims of professional sports connections.

New beetle species linked to rise in Dutch elm disease in Edmonton trees
The City of Edmonton says the banded elm bark beetle is playing a significant role in spreading Dutch elm disease.

More than 700 participants for 2026 Lemonade Stand Day in Edmonton
The money raised during the 13th annual Lemonade Stand Day will be used to buy NICView cameras for neonatal intensive care units across northern Alberta.

3 tornadoes confirmed in Manitoba and Saskatchewan this weekend
Three tornadoes were confirmed across Manitoba and Saskatchewan after a stormy Sunday, they are the newest twisters amid a record-breaking storm season in the Prairies, ECCC said.

Lions called out for social media post
The B.C. Lions' attempt at humour after a win over the Ottawa Redblacks may have missed the mark, according to some reactions on social media.

Early voter turnout down slightly for 2 of Ontario’s 3 byelections
Figures released by Elections Ontario track the number of early ballots cast in Scarborough Southwest, Hamilton East-Stoney Creek and York-Simcoe.

3-alarm blaze at commercial building in Scarborough sparks structural concerns
Toronto fire said it was called to the area of McLevin Avenue and Tapscott Road just before 2 a.m. to try and suppress the flames at a commercial building.

Ontario SIU investigating fatal crash after attempted police traffic stop
The Special Investigations Unit says a Windsor police officer spotted a pickup truck of interest on St. Luke Road around 4 p.m. and tried to carry out a traffic stop.

Quebec man arrested by N.L. police, accused of making bomb threat at Labrador airport
A 30-year-old man from Quebec was taken into custody by police in Newfoundland and Labrador following allegations that he issued a bomb threat at a local airport. Law enforcement officials have charged the suspect with multiple offenses, including public mischief, uttering threats, causing a disturbance, and breaching probation.

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John Galliano pulls out of Met exhibit following controversy
The museum said the exhibit, which had been planned as the May 2027 spring Costume Institute show launching the annual Met Gala, will be replaced by another show.

Seventh B.C. Conservative quits caucus, says she’s lost confidence in Findlay
The Indigenous MLA and former House leader cited the cancellation of a caucus meeting she said had been called for Monday in light of a "reasonable cause for concern."

Ontario was warned of ‘suspicious’ OSAP activity at a few career colleges: documents
Career Colleges Ontario also asked the government to refer certain related concerns to police, though the details of those concerns are not clear.

Lionel Messi, soccer world champion, retiring from playing for Argentina
Messi played in a record-tying six World Cups, won it in 2022 in Qatar and led Argentina to this year's final, losing to Spain in extra time in New Jersey.

‘We’re not at war with Canada,’ U.S. treasury secretary says
Strong majorities of Canadians support the federal government walking away from U.S. trade talks and hitting back with retaliatory tariffs, a new poll suggests.

Dolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral, family says
Dolly Parton was buried in Nashville alongside her late husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Thomas Dean, who died in March 2025 at the age of 82.
