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Sukhminder Rai denies claims, calling them ‘sensational and false accusations’ stemming from a business dispute. Sukhminder Rai denies allegations, calling them ‘sensational and false.’ The man who oversaw the Westin Calgary Airport hotel’s time as a COVID-19 quarantine facility is being sued for allegedly misappropriating nearly $16 million in federal …

Health Canada has approved Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine for all Canadians who are six months of age or older.  Shot targets Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant, deliveries to provinces expected in early October. Health Canada has approved Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine for all Canadians who are six months of age and older …

A Canadian military airbus caused serious damage when it collided with a French military plane on an airstrip in Guam earlier this summer after the crew didn’t fully secure the aircraft, says a recent report on the incident. The Royal Canadian Air Force says a CC150 Polaris flew to Guam …

A new report commissioned by Premier Doug Ford’s government warns that climate change poses high risks to Ontario, with impacts on everything from food production to infrastructure to businesses.  Southern Ontario to see 60 days of temperatures over 30 degrees by 2080s: report. A new report commissioned by Premier Doug …

CBC Meteorologist Ryan Snoddon has the latest on the large-scale and slow-moving storm, which is set to track through the region this weekend.  Lee poised to move through region as large-scale storm this weekend. While some uncertainty remains about the exact path Hurricane Lee will take through the region this …

Two people are dead following the sinking of a boat off the northeast coast of Newfoundland. A Roman Catholic priest said the tight-knit community is dealing with “unbearable” grief.  Coast Guard says multiple ships responding. Two people are dead following the sinking of a boat off the northeast coast of …

Buddy Underwood and Tyra Muskego have been sentenced for second-degree murder and manslaughter, respectively, for their roles in the killing of Nature Duperron, 25, of Athabasca.  Manslaughter for one accused, and second-degree murder convictions for two involved. A man and woman have been sentenced for their roles in the killing …

Ontario Provincial Police are looking for the driver of a black Corvette in connection with a hit and run on Highway 401 that left a construction worker with “life-altering” injuries. Officers were called to the eastbound collector lanes of the highway at Victoria Park Avenue around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, according …

Several Peel District School Board students, parents and community members are concerned about a seemingly inconsistent approach to a new book weeding process intended to ensure school library books are inclusive, but that appears to have led some schools to remove thousands of books published in 2008 or earlier. Books …

It will take 20 years for the federal government to break even on its pledge to give $28.2 billion in production subsidies to automotive plants in St. Thomas and Windsor. It will take 20 years for the federal government to break even on its pledge to give $28.2 billion in …