CTV News Montreal
Gunshots hit storefront window in LaSalle, police say
Montreal police investigate gunshots at Bar Voodoo Lounge on Dollard Avenue. No injuries reported. Area cordoned off for investigation. Surveillance footage being reviewed, door-to-door inquiries planned for witnesses.
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CTV News Calgary
Alberta premier, cabinet ministers issue joint statement supporting binding arbitration in rail worker strike
Alberta’s premier and ministers support binding arbitration to end rail strike. Teamsters union to comply with order. CN trains moving again, but Teamsters push back. Economic fallout of rail shutdown estimated at $341 million per day. Companies and workers ordered to resume operations. Unclear full cost of shutdown. CPKC expects recovery to take weeks. CN workers back on the job.
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CityNews Toronto
1 arrested, multiple suspects sought in 2 separate shootings and assault in Hamilton
Hamilton police averted a potential tragedy at Winona Peach Festival with the arrest of a 23-year-old man carrying a loaded firearm. Multiple violent incidents occurred, including a baseball bat attack and two shootings, resulting in injuries. Police are investigating and working to address ongoing issues with licensed establishments in the area.
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CP24
Feds identify 56 government properties for conversion to affordable housing
The federal government has added 56 properties to a public lands bank for long-term leases to build affordable housing. The plan includes former military bases and Canada Post sites. The cabinet retreat in Halifax will focus on housing and other key issues. Labour tensions with railways may overshadow the meeting. The government aims to spur construction of 3.87 million new housing units in the next seven years.
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CP24
Gun seized from man at festival in Hamilton, preventing ‘significant tragedy’ police
Hamilton police prevented a potential tragedy at Winona Peach Festival by arresting a man with a gun. The 23-year-old was apprehended with a high-capacity magazine and ammunition. Another incident involved a man being assaulted with a baseball bat near the festival. The victim, a 53-year-old man, suffered serious injuries. Police are seeking information on the suspects.
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Chilliwack Progress
VIDEO Sinkhole buckles Langley City street
A sinkhole opened near a construction site in Langley City, causing a street and sidewalk to buckle. No injuries reported. The right-hand turning lane on 201A Street was closed off. Langley RCMP advised avoiding the area for assessment. Heavy rain contributed to the incident. Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for the region.
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CTV News Vancouver
BC Hydro begins filling reservoir as Site C dam megaproject nears completion
BC Hydro starts filling reservoir for Site C dam project in northeastern BC, nearing operational phase. Reservoir to cover 5,550 hectares, with warnings of hazards post-filling. Project, opposed by various groups, nears completion at 85%. When fully operational by 2025, Site C to add 1,100 MW capacity, powering 500,000 homes. Construction on track within $16B budget.
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CP24
‘Violent night’ Five people injured in two separate shootings in Hamilton
Hamilton police are investigating two shootings that injured five people in the city. The first incident at Peddles Tavern involved two men with non-life-threatening injuries. The second shooting at Club 33 left two men and a woman seriously injured. Suspects are described, and police are addressing issues with licensed establishments. Prior incidents include an arrest at a festival for gun possession and an assault.
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Business Insider
Elon Musk defends Telegram CEO Pavel Durov after arrest in France Dangerous times
Elon Musk defends Telegram CEO Pavel Durov after arrest in France, citing violation of freedom of speech. Musk, now owner of Twitter (renamed X), advocates for free speech on the platform, allowing diverse content.
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The Jerusalem Post
No progress with Hamas talks in Cairo, Philadephi remains contentious report
Hamas meeting in Cairo with negotiators did not make progress, as Hamas rejected Israel’s proposal to maintain IDF presence in Philadelphi corridor. Hamas remains committed to their own proposal, refusing Israeli military presence in the corridor.