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MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — An Ontario Provincial Police officer is out of hospital after being hit and dragged by a car during a traffic stop Monday morning. Peel Region police say Const. Patrick Chatelain was conducting a traffic stop in Mississauga, Ont.

HAMILTON — The Labour Day Classic between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts was delayed by more than two hours on Monday night as a severe thunderstorm moved through the Hamilton area.

FALMOUTH, N.S. — The ground fell out from under Heather Strickey's feet this weekend when her family's "dream home" in a well-kept Nova Scotia neighbourhood started being swallowed by a sinkhole.

MONTREAL — A 25-year-old man is facing assault charges after allegedly trying to strangle a nurse at the Montreal General Hospital, police said Sunday. Montreal police spokesman Benoit Boisselle said police were called at about 3:30 a.m.

MONTREAL — Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a man was shot by Montreal police following an alleged armed robbery attempt this morning.

OTTAWA — Carla Qualtrough wanted to go water skiing. There was no question in her mind that, despite having been born with a visual impairment, she'd be able to accomplish her goal — but she knew it would take creativity.

TORONTO — Bob Beswick and captain Craig Hall of the Toronto Wolfpack have been nominated for player of the year in the Kingstone Press League 1. The two Toronto players are up against Joe Bullock of the Barrow Raiders.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia may be known as Canada's Ocean Playground, but the moniker hardly applies to Halifax harbour.

MONTREAL — Death, palace intrigue and allegations of lies and corruption are at the centre of the highest number of Quebec byelections in more than 30 years. The Oct.

TORONTO — Timothy Caulfield targeted Goop's famous founder with his last book, "Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?" Years later, the Alberta-based health policy expert still believes the actress-turned-wellness entrepreneur is wrong, about so