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Retailers are stepping up security due to a rise in theft, but some anti-theft measures are sparking customer backlash. Several Loblaw shoppers said they were upset after their cart’s wheels locked and they were asked to show their receipts.  Loblaw says it’s grappling with a rise in organized retail crime. …

Forecasters are keeping a close eye on southern Ontario Wednesday, where severe weather is likely in the evening. RELATED: Four simultaneous heat domes break major records across the globe The threat includes a squall line with damaging winds, large hail, and one or two tornadoes, all of which are possible …

Three Liberal ministers have either announced, or are expected to announce, that they are not running in the next federal election, opening up spots in cabinet.  Sources tell CBC News the shuffle is expected Wednesday. Three Liberal ministers have either announced, or are expected to announce, that they are not …

Investigators in the United States are trying to figure out whose remains they have in their possession, as part of the massive investigation into the Titan submersible implosion.  Massive investigation still in fact-finding phase, says U.S. Coast Guard, Investigators in the United States are trying to figure out whose remains …

William Majcher, a retired RCMP officer charged with foreign interference, is due back in court today. Here’s what we know about the accused.  Majcher, who appears in court today, was with the RCMP from 1985 to 2007, has lived in Hong Kong since 2006. William Majcher, a retired RCMP officer …

Hundreds of wildfires continue to burn across B.C. as hot, dry conditions fan the flames of fires in the province’s north and Interior.  Possible showers in some areas on Monday evening could bring reprieve. Hundreds of wildfires continue to burn across B.C. as hot, dry conditions fan the flames of …

Four people — including two children and a youth — are still missing after devastating flooding over the weekend in Nova Scotia, as the federal government confirmed it would provide financial assistance to the province.  2 children, a youth and a man are missing in the West Hants area of …

A B.C. Supreme Court civil jury awarded Elena Ivanova $400,000 in damages from the pathologist who wrongly diagnosed her with breast cancer. But the verdict has been held back and it will be months before Ivanova has a resolution.  Jury awarded Elena Ivanova $400K for negligence by pathologist, but an …

Minegoziibe Anishinabe, also known as Pine Creek First Nation, is working with Brandon University researchers to search 14 anomalies found near the former Pine Creek Residential School in a church basement. The excavations begin Wednesday and are expected to take a month.  Pine Creek First Nation excavating 14 ground anomalies …

Click here to view the video One of the multiple heat domes that have plagued the Northern Hemisphere in recent weeks is pushing closer to Western Canada. The hot temperatures associated with it are helping to spark daily threats of thunderstorms in parts of the region. RELATED: Four simultaneous heat …