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Drugmaker reports generic chewables shortage, as parents look to liquid Tylenol alternatives

A nationwide shortage of liquid Children’s Tylenol is also impacting generic chewables, with Quebec-based Laboratoire Riva reporting a shortage due to rising demand.

Empty shelves of children's pain relief medicine are seen at a Toronto pharmacy Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Two Ontario pediatric hospitals say they're facing shortages of common pain relievers amid supply disruptions in some parts of the country. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Joe O'Connal

COVID-19 hospitalizations due to Omicron are vastly underreported: grassroots organization

Analysis by a grassroots organization of scientists reveals hospitalizations from the Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 could be 70 per cent higher than what has been reported since December.

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BREAKING | Eastern Ontario doctor facing 3 new murder charges

An eastern Ontario doctor who was charged with first-degree murder in the death of a patient is facing three new murder charges, Ontario Provincial Police have announced.

Banjo Bowl beats Labour Day Classic to sellout

Neither rivalry matchup between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders has been played yet, but the Bombers are winning in terms of ticket sales.
Regina city council discusses 5G cell towers, tables motion to make protocol improvements

A set of guidelines to help determine where new cell towers can be built in Regina is being sent back to city administration for further changes.
Sask. man charged with the alleged abduction of his daughter awaits bail decision

A Regina judge has reserved her decision regarding bail for the man charged with the alleged abduction of his daughter.

Winnipeg

WestJet adds new West Coast destination flight from Winnipeg

WestJet will soon be offering direct flights from Winnipeg to Los Angeles.
Drugmaker reports generic chewables shortage, as parents look to liquid Tylenol alternatives

A nationwide shortage of liquid Children’s Tylenol is also impacting generic chewables, with Quebec-based Laboratoire Riva reporting a shortage due to rising demand.
83-year-old man victim of suspected homicide in Winnipeg's North End

Winnipeg police officers are investigating a homicide after an 83-year-old man was found dead in a North End home.

Calgary

Crown seeks 10 to 12 years for Calgary man convicted in Ponzi scheme

A Calgary man who helped run a Ponzi scheme that stole more than $27 million from multiple investors between 2014 and 2015 is expected to learn his sentence later this week.
What Calgary police are saying about a rise in gun violence, shootings

Calgary police are sharing some insight into the state of gun violence in the city, saying there have been 91 shootings so far this year.
Banff RCMP seek public assistance identifying suspect in July break-in to residence

Banff RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect who broke into a residence in mid-July.

Edmonton

Ben Stelter immortalized in sand by Toronto artist James Sun

James Sun is a Toronto artist who uses coloured sand to create layered works of art. When he heard that Stelter had died, he said he wanted to create a piece commemorating the energy the six-year-old superfan put out into the world.
St. Albert man charged with sexual assault on child under 12

A St. Albert man is facing charges in connection with the sexual assault of a child, and police believe there may be other victims.
Police searching for man missing since last Thursday

Police, family and friends are searching for a 64-year-old man who disappeared last Thursday in south Edmonton. Hongsang Rho, also known as Howard, left his house in the area of 110 Street and 11 Avenue at approximately 7 a.m. on Aug. 11.

Toronto

Ontario mayor fires back at conspiracy theorists who tried to arrest police officers

An Ontario mayor had some harsh words for protesters who attempted to place local police officers under arrest Saturday.
Ontario to reveal next steps of 'Plan to Stay Open' Thursday, hints at changing 'status quo'

The Ontario government will reveal the next steps of its “Plan to Stay Open” on Thursday.
Huge country music festival cancelled for third time and fans want refunds, answers

One of the largest music festivals in Canada was scheduled to be this weekend. But instead, it was cancelled for the third year in a row.

Ottawa

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BREAKING | Eastern Ontario doctor facing 3 new murder charges

An eastern Ontario doctor who was charged with first-degree murder in the death of a patient is facing three new murder charges, Ontario Provincial Police have announced.
SIU investigating man's death after police pursuit in Ottawa

The Special Investigations Unit is investigating the death of a 28-year-old man in a collision after an Ontario Provincial Police officer called off a police pursuit in Ottawa's south end.
Ontario to expand program allowing paramedics to avoid ERs in patient care

Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the province is expanding a program that allows paramedics to take patients somewhere other than an emergency room, such as a mental health facility, or to treat them on scene. Jones says she will be releasing a broader plan this week aimed at health system stability and recovery.

Vancouver

Surrey Police Service officer arrested just 4 months after being deployed

An officer with Surrey's new municipal police force – who had been on the job for just four months – has been arrested by Surrey RCMP.
Warnings issued for B.C.'s South Coast amid brief heat wave

Much of the B.C.’s South Coast is under a heat warning with temperatures expected to soar.
'General culture of silence': Canadian researcher says NHL not doing enough to support player health

A Canadian researcher with a brother working for the NHL says there's a reason professional hockey players don't seek mental health help when they need it.

Montreal

Minister Jolin-Barrette says French at risk in Quebec after census data

Quebec's French language minister Simon Jolin-Barrette said Wednesday that the proof is now "beyond a reasonable doubt:" French is in peril in the province, after reviewing the latest federal census data.
Quebec pension fund manager posts $33.6 billion loss for first 6 months of 2022

Quebec's pension fund manager, the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, will have to figure out a way to fix the hole in people's wallets after the worst first-half of the year in recent years on the markets.
Adult who accused Quebec cardinal of sexual misconduct breaks church-abuse stereotype

The woman who recently accused Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet of sexual misconduct has broken a stereotype about church abuse.

Vancouver Island

Search for Victoria man missing in Spain widens to neighbouring countries

The family of a Victoria man who has been missing in Spain for more than a month say they are broadening their search to neighbouring countries.
Another union representing B.C. public service workers issues strike notice

A union representing B.C. government workers – including veterinarians, engineers and pharmacists – has issued a strike notice. The Professional Employees Association (PEA) is the union that represents the Government Licensed Professionals (GLP) group, which has 1,200 members who work in B.C. public services.
Man convicted of killing Langford teen Kimberly Proctor denied parole

One of two men convicted of the shocking sexual assault and murder of a Langford, B.C., teen in 2010 has had his day parole application denied again.

Atlantic

Opposition parties take aim at Nova Scotia premier over health-care 'crisis'

The two main opposition parties in Nova Scotia are slamming Premier Tim Houston's record on health care after his first year in power.
RCMP track down two young boys driving truck in central Newfoundland

The RCMP in central Newfoundland have tracked down a 13-year-old boy believed to have been behind the wheel of a pickup truck that was spotted driving erratically on the Trans-Canada Highway.
Pod of dolphins rescued from shallow waters off small N.S. island

Residents of a small island off Nova Scotia’s south shore are being credited with saving a pod of stranded dolphins.

Northern Ontario

Magic mushrooms found in northern Ontario geocache

Police are issuing a warning to northern Ontario residents after a bag of hallucinogenic drugs was found in a geocache in a provincial park.
New stratospheric balloon experiments launched in Timmins

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is back in Timmins launching stratospheric balloons to collect data about our atmosphere with scientists from around the world.
New passport services available in the Sault

Starting Aug. 17, at Sault Ste. Marie Service Canada office on Bay Street, people can now apply for and pick up their passports.

London

Arrest warrant issued for London, Ont. man in human trafficking investigation

London police are asking for the public’s help after three men were charged following a human trafficking investigation.
'Great for London': CTV’s 'The Amazing Race' episode in London draws positive reaction

The Forest City got some national exposure during the latest leg of CTV’s "The Amazing Race Canada." London, Ont. was the site for multiple challenges on the hit reality show in Tuesday's episode.
Outspoken MPP Bill Murdoch passes away

One of the most outspoken MPP’s in Ontario has passed away. Bill Murdoch, who represented Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound for 21 years, passed away on Tuesday, following a two-year-long fight with cancer.