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Quebec police investigating death of two-year-old who was left alone in a car

Quebec police investigating death of two-year-old who was left alone in a car

Quebec police say a two-year-old child died Friday after being left alone in a car in a parking lot in a Montreal suburb.
B.C. hate crime numbers 'alarming’ and a 'wake-up call,' says advocate

B.C. hate crime numbers 'alarming’ and a 'wake-up call,' says advocate

There were 3,360 hate crimes reported to police across Canada in 2021.
Slowing inflation not enough to prevent September interest rate hike, economists say

Slowing inflation not enough to prevent September interest rate hike, economists say

Inflation in Canada finally appears to have peaked, largely driven by a decline in gas prices.
Motorcyclist dies in collision with SUV on Highway 1A

Motorcyclist dies in collision with SUV on Highway 1A

The driver of the motorcycle, a 53-year-old female from Fort Saskatchewan, was declared deceased at the scene.
Bell Media plans workplace review as Lisa LaFlamme exit ripples through CTV newsroom

Bell Media plans workplace review as Lisa LaFlamme exit ripples through CTV newsroom

The parent company of CTV News says it will launch a workplace review amid criticism of its dismissal of Lisa LaFlamme from her role as chief anchor.
Video: 'Lonely, sad' owl rescued from Fraser River by couple

Video: 'Lonely, sad' owl rescued from Fraser River by couple

Greater Vancouver man said he 'just had that feeling' the owl was struggling to survive, floating on the river.
Pfizer booster dose approved for kids between five and 11 years old

Pfizer booster dose approved for kids between five and 11 years old

Health Canada has authorized a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children between five and 11 years old, chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Friday.
B.C. Liquor Stores start rationing alcohol sales due to BCGEU strike

B.C. Liquor Stores start rationing alcohol sales due to BCGEU strike

B.C.'s Finance Ministry says government-run liquor stores are implementing limits on alcohol sales in response to job action affecting distribution outlets.
Three-year prison sentence for man who 'mowed down' police officer

Three-year prison sentence for man who 'mowed down' police officer

Victoria police officer was thrown about 15 feet by car and suffered a 'gross deformity to his right shoulder'
Hundreds of stolen documents, doctored IDs found at B.C. storage facility

Hundreds of stolen documents, doctored IDs found at B.C. storage facility

There were so many documents — likely stolen from cars and mail boxes — police needed a van to cart away all the materials.
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