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A Saskatchewan teen who suffered severe carbon monoxide poisoning while working at his part-time job at a local grocery store may suffer long-term health problems, but the employer faced no serious consequences. A workplace safety expert says many provinces lack the authority to financially penalize employers that risk worker safety. …

After initially stating that he was “hoping for a different outcome” after Umar Zameer’s acquittal, Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw said Tuesday that he accepts the jury’s verdict — though one city councillor says the chief should still apologize to the public for his comments. Fallout continues over comments made …

A man cleared in the death of a Toronto police officer says he is relieved that he has been found not guilty, but he cannot stop thinking about the family of the officer who died nearly three years ago. Zameer speaks to CBC's The National after being found not guilty …

Jurors have found Umar Zameer not guilty of all criminal charges, including first-degree murder, in the death of Toronto police Det.-Const. Jeffrey Northrup nearly three years ago. Zameer had pleaded not guilty to charge after running over officer in 2021 'I never meant any of this to happen,' Umar Zameer …

A boat that capsized near Lark Harbour has left two people dead. A JRCC spokesperson says four people were alive when they were picked up by a Cormorant helicopter. Four survivors were airlifted and brought to hospital on Sunday morning Two people are dead following a vessel capsizing on the …

Wildfire crews are battling an out-of-control wildfire in central British Columbia — one of seven human-caused blazes reported in the Cariboo region on Saturday afternoon, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service. At least 6 out-of-control wildfires sparked across B.C. this weekend, including south of Quesnel Wildfire crews are battling an …

Alex Dulay's upbringing included having her mom diagnosed with cancer and losing both parents by the time she was 14. "I kind of use that as my motivation to just keep on living, just making them proud," says the 21-year-old university student. 'I kind of use that as my motivation …

A chemical plant in Sarnia, Ont., announced on Saturday that it is temporarily shutting down for maintenance and to "address a mechanical issue" following complaints from a nearby First Nation whose members say they've become ill from the plant's emissions. Members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation say emissions from plant made …

Sarah Nurse scored twice, including the overtime winner, and Kristen Campbell made 37 saves as visiting Toronto defeated Montreal 3-2 before a record crowd in the Professional Women's Hockey League on Saturday afternoon at the Bell Centre. Sarah Nurse's 2-goal effort helps club snap 2-game skid before 21,105 at Bell …

In November 2018, Justin Trudeau went to Calgary to speak to the chamber of commerce. A crowd gathered outside the venue and chanted “build that pipe.” This was one of those rare occasions where the protesters and the protested were broadly in agreement — at least in regards to one …