Sean Previl

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Ontario police discover remains of 2nd missing person on rural property

  The man's remains were found on a rural property that's been part of an ongoing investigation where the remains of another man were found last year.

  Crime

  Aug 5
• 2 young adults dead, 1 critically injured after crash in Laval

  The officers attempted to intercept the vehicle but ended their attempt after the driver 'allegedly accelerated significantly,' police said.

  Canada

  Aug 5
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• Toronto shelter fire caused by lithium-ion batteries, fire chief says

  When the batteries heat up, some can enter what the UL Research Institutes call a 'thermal runaway,' an uncontrollable, self-heating state that can lead to combustion.

  Fire

  Aug 5
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• More than 500 arrests, 4K charges by Toronto retail crime unit since formation

  Police describe the unit as creating a 'direct and consistent point of contact for retailers,' and said it also introduced a streamlined reporting process.

  Canada

  Aug 5
• Maritimes under heat warnings with humidex nearing 40 this week

  People are urged to take action to protect themselves regardless of whether they're at higher risk as extreme heat can affect everyone's health.

  Weather

  Aug 5
• Montreal police release suspect photos in attempted murder investigation

  When police arrived, a 49-year-old man was found conscious but suffering from injuries caused by a sharp object to his upper and lower body.

  Crime

  Aug 4
• 1 person dead after cooking-related fire at Toronto apartment building

  Toronto paramedics say they responded shortly after fire crews and assessed one person who later was pronounced dead at the scene.

  Fire

  Aug 4
• Ontario city declares state of emergency after ‘hurricane’s worth of rain’

  The first storm hit St. Catharines on July 21, then another poured rain down on the city from July 27 to 28. The city received a brief reprieve before more rain fell on Aug. 2.

  Canada

  Aug 4
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• Person dead after fire breaks out in Toronto apartment building: paramedics

  Toronto paramedics told Global News its crews assessed one person but did not take them to hospital. They were pronounced dead on scene.

  Canada

  Aug 4
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• Possible tornado in Quebec being investigated after severe storm

  The Northern Tornadoes Project is investigating whether the severe storm that hit Repentigny, Que., on Sunday may have spawned a tornado.

  Weather

  Aug 3
• WestJet strike ends after tentative deal reached

  Good news for the travelling public, the strike by WestJet flight attendants has ended after a tentative agreement was reached overnight. 

  Canada

  Aug 3
• B.C. wildfires grow, put more than 5K under evacuation orders in past 24 hours

  There are now approximately 130 wildfires burning in British Columbia, with BC Wildfire Service reporting almost half of those are considered out-of-control.

  Canada

  Aug 2
• Some Hershey Kisses recalled in Canada due to undeclared almonds

  Hershey's Canada has recalled some products in its Creamy Milk Chocolate Kisses line following a report of a person suffering an allergic nut reaction after eating the candy.

  Health

  Aug 2
• WestJet flight attendants on strike as company suspends most bookings

  The union representing 4,400 WestJet flight employees says its members are on strike after last-minute negotiations failed to reach a deal.

  Canada

  Aug 2
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• 1 person sent to hospital after London home explodes

  Officials say they received numerous 911 calls from people reporting a home explosion and said investigators are on scene of the explosion.

  Canada

  Jul 29
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• Ontario man accused of sex assault, harassing women walking with kids

  Police arrested the suspect after getting reports of erratic behaviour and determined he had been involved in three other morning incidents involving women with children.

  Crime

  Jul 29
• Sex assault complaint against on-duty Ottawa police officer under watchdog probe

  The Special Investigations Unit says the Ottawa Police Service contacted it on July 24 after receiving a sexual assault complaint.

  Crime

  Jul 29
• U.S. operations resume at Montreal airport after ‘odour’ cancelled some flights

  Travellers heading to the U.S. from Montreal are asked to check their flight's status before heading to the airport for any potential cancellation.

  Canada

  Jul 29
• 1 in 4 households in southwestern Ontario facing food insecurity: health units

  The joint statement from the health units also showed a single adult receiving Ontario Works in southwestern Ontario could face a monthly deficit ranging from $301 up to $859.

  Health

  Jul 28
• Toronto man charged after SUV towed to fake repair business, stolen

  The stolen vehicle was reportedly driving in a dangerous manner and at high speeds before police found it parked and took the driver into custody.

  Crime

  Jul 28
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• Toronto police release video, suspect sketch in 2022 Scarborough parking lot death

  The 31-year-old man was found inside a vehicle on Nov. 12, 2022 after police say an unknown suspect approached the vehicle and shot him. He died at the scene.

  Crime

  Jul 28
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• Doctor’s weight-loss drug offer to Sask. body positive group insensitive: founder

  The Curvy Club is considering whether it will make a formal complaint with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

  Health

  Jul 27
• Carney, Ford denounce vandalism, shooting at Jewish bakeries in Toronto

  Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford both expressed their disgust with attacks on two Jewish-owned bakeries in Toronto.

  Crime

  Jul 27
• Ontario man facing 11 charges following child luring investigation

  Photos of the suspect have been released by police as investigators say there may be other victims and some incidents may not have been reported to police. 

  Crime

  Jul 27
• Python recovering after found in vehicle engine compartment in Mississauga

  Ball pythons, like the one found in the vehicle, are a species of snake native to regions of western and central Africa, according to the Toronto Zoo.

  Canada

  Jul 27