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Ottawa’s CityFolk Festival has unveiled the program for an expanded edition of the event that will make its debut this summer in a spacious new site on the grounds of the RA Centre. Read MoreAlice Cooper, Alabama Shakes and more are part of Ottawa CityFolk’s debut in its ‘semi-permanent’ new home at RA Centre  Life, Local Arts, Local News, Travel Ottawa, Best of Ottawa, Ottawa Sun Ottawa’s CityFolk Festival has unveiled the program for an expanded edition of the event that will make its debut this summer in a spacious new site on the grounds of the RA Centre. Read More 

Toronto police are investigating a shooting at a McDonald’s restaurant in Scarborough that happened Monday night. Officers were called to the area of Eglinton Avenue East and McCowan Road at approximately 9:45 p.m. When they arrived at the scene, they located evidence of gunfire. Police say there was damage to the restaurant, but no one was injured. The suspects are described as males wearing all black clothing and masks, according to police. They fled in a light-coloured vehicle. No other details were provided. Toronto police are investigating a shooting at a McDonald’s restaurant in Scarborough that happened Monday night. Officers…

Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are preparing for a summit, with both China and the U.S. emphasizing stable ties ​Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are preparing for a summit, with both China and the U.S. emphasizing stable ties  International Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are preparing for a summit, with both China and the U.S. emphasizing stable ties 

David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook on how medications like Ozempic are leading to frequent alterations and new fitting policies for unpredictable changes. ​David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook on how medications like Ozempic are leading to frequent alterations and new fitting policies for unpredictable changes.  Business David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook on how medications like Ozempic are leading to frequent alterations and new fitting policies for unpredictable changes. 

Massachusetts State Police said at least one person was left wounded after a gunman began shooting into traffic in Cambridge on Monday afternoon. ​Massachusetts State Police said at least one person was left wounded after a gunman began shooting into traffic in Cambridge on Monday afternoon.  US Massachusetts State Police said at least one person was left wounded after a gunman began shooting into traffic in Cambridge on Monday afternoon. 

President Trump and some congressional Republicans are suggesting a potential suspension of the gas tax amid rising fuel costs due to the war with Iran. ​President Trump and some congressional Republicans are suggesting a potential suspension of the gas tax amid rising fuel costs due to the war with Iran.  Politics President Trump and some congressional Republicans are suggesting a potential suspension of the gas tax amid rising fuel costs due to the war with Iran. 

GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan analyzes the debate over a federal gas tax holiday as drivers prepare for the peak summer travel season. ​GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan analyzes the debate over a federal gas tax holiday as drivers prepare for the peak summer travel season.  Business GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan analyzes the debate over a federal gas tax holiday as drivers prepare for the peak summer travel season. 

Virginia’s highest court overturned the vote on new congressional map last week. ​Virginia’s highest court overturned the vote on new congressional map last week.  Politics Virginia’s highest court overturned the vote on new congressional map last week. 

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has extended an order that maintains access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail and telehealth. ​Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has extended an order that maintains access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail and telehealth.  Politics Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has extended an order that maintains access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail and telehealth. 

Lamont Newell, 17, received 65 college acceptance letters and more than a million dollars in scholarships. ​Lamont Newell, 17, received 65 college acceptance letters and more than a million dollars in scholarships.  US Lamont Newell, 17, received 65 college acceptance letters and more than a million dollars in scholarships. 

Passengers on a Frontier Airlines flight were forced to deplane at the gate after an ammunition magazine was found on the aircraft as it was preparing for departure. ​Passengers on a Frontier Airlines flight were forced to deplane at the gate after an ammunition magazine was found on the aircraft as it was preparing for departure.  US Passengers on a Frontier Airlines flight were forced to deplane at the gate after an ammunition magazine was found on the aircraft as it was preparing for departure. 

The U.S. Coast Guard has seized the boat used by Americans Brian and Lynette Hooker. ​The U.S. Coast Guard has seized the boat used by Americans Brian and Lynette Hooker.  International The U.S. Coast Guard has seized the boat used by Americans Brian and Lynette Hooker. 

Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior scholar for Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, explains the Andes variant of the hantavirus and how it spreads. ​Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior scholar for Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, explains the Andes variant of the hantavirus and how it spreads.  Health Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior scholar for Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, explains the Andes variant of the hantavirus and how it spreads. 

President Trump said on Monday that he would like to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar due to the war in Iran. ​President Trump said on Monday that he would like to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar due to the war in Iran.  Politics President Trump said on Monday that he would like to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar due to the war in Iran. 

Missouri officials say All-America running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert in Mississippi ​Missouri officials say All-America running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert in Mississippi  Sports Missouri officials say All-America running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert in Mississippi 

China’s exports of passenger cars have surged in April, according to an industry group ​China’s exports of passenger cars have surged in April, according to an industry group  Business China’s exports of passenger cars have surged in April, according to an industry group 

Cole Allen, the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, pleaded not guilty on Monday to all counts. ​Cole Allen, the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, pleaded not guilty on Monday to all counts.  US Cole Allen, the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, pleaded not guilty on Monday to all counts. 

After being hit by a truck while riding an e-scooter and was paralyzed from the chest down, Jaiden Picot was determined to keep pursing his college dreams and walked across the graduation stage. ​After being hit by a truck while riding an e-scooter and was paralyzed from the chest down, Jaiden Picot was determined to keep pursing his college dreams and walked across the graduation stage.  GMA After being hit by a truck while riding an e-scooter and was paralyzed from the chest down, Jaiden Picot was determined to keep pursing his college dreams and walked across the graduation stage. 

Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of disregarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s request to stop their attacks ​Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of disregarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s request to stop their attacks  International Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of disregarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s request to stop their attacks 

The American passenger who tested positive for hantavirus will be transported to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, according to Nebraska Medicine, which hosts the facility. ​The American passenger who tested positive for hantavirus will be transported to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, according to Nebraska Medicine, which hosts the facility.  International The American passenger who tested positive for hantavirus will be transported to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, according to Nebraska Medicine, which hosts the facility.