Beijing imposes mainland China's first COVID vaccine mandate in face of Omicron subvariant

Beijing on Wednesday announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for residents to enter public venues, becoming the first city in mainland China to do so as it attempts to contain a highly infectious Omicron subvariant.

Sudbury Spartans host semi-finals against GTA All-Stars

The Sudbury Spartans host the GTA All-Stars Saturday, Aug. 13, as the Northern Football Conference semi-finals kick off.
Two novice drivers among 4 charged with stunt driving Friday

Ottawa police say two G2 drivers are among four people charged with stunt driving on Friday night, as the police service’s summer speeding blitz continues.
'It's a bit shocking': Video of legal old-growth harvesting draws frustration on Vancouver Island

As the B.C. government promises deferrals of old-growth logging and protesters push for the end of the practice entirely, videos recently recorded on northern Vancouver Island put the old-growth fight into perspective for the man who shot them.
'A dream come true': B.C. team to represent Canada at Little League World Series

A team from British Columbia will be representing Canada at the Little League World Series this year.
Ottawa police officers replace bike stolen from 8-year-old boy

A young Ottawa boy has a brand new bicycle, thanks to some Ottawa police officers in his neighbourhood.
1 dead following crash in southwest Calgary

Officials say a driver has died after a serious crash early Saturday morning in southwest Calgary.
Ukrainian minister says Russia blocking access to medicines

Ukraine's health minister has accused Russian authorities of committing a crime against humanity by blocking access to affordable medicines in areas its forces have occupied since invading the country 5 1/2 months ago.
Peel police arrest 24 people, dismantle crime group connected to ‘violent criminal acts’ in GTA

Twenty-four people have been arrested in connection with a crime group allegedly responsible for tractor-trailer cargo thefts and other violent criminal acts throughout the Greater Toronto Area, Peel Regional Police say.
Canadian who sold his possessions, used up his savings to deliver aid in Ukraine makes a plea for help

Canadian Adam Oake is among volunteers delivering aid to civilians in Ukraine, but he says donations are drying up and he's issuing a plea for help.