Canada-wide warrant issued for Sask. man charged with abducting his daughter

RCMP issued a Canada-wide warrant for 52-year-old Michael Gordon Jackson on Jan. 21, 2022. (Supplied: RCMP)

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Canada sending more artillery to Ukraine, 'crucial' to fight against Russia: Anand

Canada is sending an additional 20,000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine for the Ukrainian military to use in its ongoing defence against the Russians. This ammunition—155mm calibre, as well as fuses and charge bags—is being donated, but comes at a cost of $98 million, according to the federal government.

Canada's Minister of National Defense Anita Anand leaves the podium after a news conference with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Outages persist across Ontario and Quebec, toll rises

Power outages caused by the powerful and deadly storm that swept across Ontario and Quebec on Saturday are stretching into another day, as hydro providers warned customers they could be waiting even longer for service to be fully restored.

11 killed in shooting attacks on 2 bars in Mexico

Eleven people, eight of them women, were killed in simultaneous shooting attacks on two bars in north-central Mexico, authorities said Tuesday.

200 bodies found in Mariupol as war rages in Ukraine's east

Workers digging through the rubble of an apartment building in Mariupol found 200 bodies in the basement, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday, as more horrors come to light in the ruined city that has seen some of the worst suffering of the 3-month-old war.

Amber Heard rests case in civil suit without calling Depp

Actor Amber Heard rested her case Tuesday in the civil suit between her and ex-husband Johnny Depp without calling Depp to the stand.

'The destruction is incredible': 150,000 Ontarians remain without power, says Hydro One

A Hydro One spokesperson says the storm that ripped through Ontario over the long weekend has caused significant damage across the province, and it could still be days before some power outages are restored.

Davos climate focus: Can 'going green' mean oil and gas?

As government officials, corporate leaders and other elites at the World Economic Forum grapple with how to confront climate change and its devastating effects, a central question is emerging: to what extent can oil and gas companies be part of a transition to lower-carbon fuels?

Man charged with murder, possession of weapon makes first court appearance in Saskatoon

The man accused of first-degree murder after a shooting in the 100 block of Main Street East appeared in provincial court on Tuesday by phone.
CFL players vote to turn down new collective bargaining agreement with league

CFL players have rejected the new collective bargaining agreement with the league.
'We're going to run the damn ball': Roughriders keen to focus on ground game this season

A healthy competition has been brewing at Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp over the weekend.

Winnipeg

'It's overwhelming': Manitoba premier, officials, get an aerial view of flood-stricken Whiteshell

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, along with government officials took an aerial tour of the Whiteshell Provincial Park on Tuesday as the area deals with significant floodwaters.
Winnipeg Police looking for 'people of interest' in 21st homicide investigation

The Winnipeg Police Service is asking for the public's help to identify two women considered people of interest in the homicide of a Winnipeg woman.
Monkeypox fears could stigmatize LGBTQ2S+ community, expert says

A theory that the recent outbreak of monkeypox may be tied to sexual activity has put the gay community in an unfortunate position, having fought back against previous and continued stigma around HIV and AIDS, an LGBTQ2+ centre director says.

Calgary

Flames searching for answers to McDavid, Oilers with Edmonton eyeing 3-1 series lead

The Calgary Flames need to figure out a way to at least begin to contain Connor McDavid. The same goes for Leon Draisaitl. Evander Kane, too.
B.C., Alberta farms confirm latest avian flu outbreaks

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed two more outbreaks of avian influenza in small flocks - one in southern British Columbia and the other in southeastern Alberta.
Under the big top: Circus sets up at CrossIron Mills

Staff with the Royal Canadian International Circus are raising the big top as the troop prepares to perform over a dozen shows at CrossIron Mills.

Edmonton

City of Edmonton, Oilers Entertainment Group hosting fans for Game 4 rally

As the Oilers prepare for Game 4 against the Calgary Flames, excitement is building for fans in the capital region.
Flames still searching for a way to slow down Oilers

Trailing 2-1 in a playoff series is not uncharted territory for the Calgary Flames. They were in this exact situation in their opening-round set with the Dallas Stars before winning three of four games to advance.
Oil Kings rally to beat ICE 4-3 in overtime, lead WHL series 2-1

Justin Sourdif's goal at 8:03 of overtime on Monday ended a roller-coaster night of emotions and lifted the Edmonton Oil Kings to a 4-3 Western Hockey League playoff win against the Winnipeg ICE in the Alberta capital.

Toronto

Visitors get trapped on Wonderland rides after power outage during Ontario storm

A power outage at Wonderland led to a scary situation after guests were trapped on rides for about 30 minutes during the severe Ontario storm this weekend.
Parts of Uxbridge, Ont. in ruins after powerful storm

Three days after Uxbridge was hit by a powerful thunderstorm that reduced parts of the small Ontario town to rubble, Mayor Dave Barton says 'there's a lot of work to do.'
Which Ontario voters are impacted by the licence plate renewal rebates?

Doug Ford’s The provincial government’s decision to scrap vehicle registration renewal fees in Ontario while premier greatly benefits drivers living in ridings that mostly voted for the Progressive Conservatives in 2018, data suggests.

Ottawa

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Tens of thousands of people across the Ottawa region are still without power Tuesday morning as hydro crews continue repair work following Saturday's massive storm.
Ottawa city council meeting cancelled in storm aftermath

Ottawa city council's meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been cancelled as cleanup from Saturday's storm continues.
Spoiled food: City of Ottawa adds more disposal bins

The city of Ottawa is setting up disposal bins at locations across the city for residents to get rid of food spoiled because of the ongoing power outages.

Vancouver

Former B.C. CFL player to be sentenced for 2009 murder

Former Canadian Football League wide receiver Joshua Boden is scheduled to be sentenced today for the murder of a woman in 2009.
CTV News Vancouver recognized for excellence in flood coverage

CTV News at 6 was named B.C.'s best newscast as the Vancouver newsroom won multiple journalism awards.
'So surreal': B.C. man couldn't believe his recent half-a-million-dollar lotto win

A B.C. man was in disbelief when he won the top Lotto Max Extra prize earlier this month.

Montreal

Quebec opposition parties say they plan to vote against Bill 96

The Coalition Avenir Quebec government says it plans to move forward with Bill 96, a sweeping language reform and update of Bill 101, despite criticism by opposition parties.
Some Quebecers will likely wait weeks before severely damaged power lines are fixed

After this weekend's fierce storm, some Quebecers are being told to hunker down and get ready to live on generators, or without power, for several weeks.
Hydro-Quebec still working to restore power after intense weekend storm

Hydro-Quebec is still working to restore power to many homes following last weekend's storm that left hundreds of thousands of people in the dark.

Vancouver Island

'It doesn't take long before it's too late': 6 cases of flesh-eating disease found in Vancouver Island dogs

Six cases of a rare and often fatal flesh-eating disease have been detected in dogs on Vancouver Island in recent months.
Island Corridor Foundation says First Nations are key to rail line's future

First Nations' engagement is a major focus right now as the Island Corridor Foundation considers the future of the rail corridor, a director reported to the Regional District of Nanaimo parks and trails select committee.
Port Hardy residents warned after man encounters 'aggressive black bear' in town

The BC Conservation Officer Service is warning residents of Port Hardy to "take precautions" after a man had an encounter with "an aggressive black bear" in the district on Friday.

Atlantic

Mask mandate drops in Nova Scotia public schools Tuesday

When students in Nova Scotia return to school on Tuesday after the Victoria Day long weekend, wearing masks will be optional.
Man wanted for incident that prompted lockdown of Halifax mall arrested

A man wanted in connection with two robberies and an incident that prompted that lockdown of the Halifax Shopping Centre in March has been arrested.
Man, 19, dies following single-vehicle crash in Shediac Cape, N.B.

A 19-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle collision in Shediac Cape, N.B.

Northern Ontario

19 charged, including 10 minors, after violent night at Toronto beach

Police say they've made 19 arrests and seven officers were injured after a violent night at Toronto's Woodbine Beach that saw two people shot, one person stabbed, two others robbed at gunpoint and running street battles involving fireworks through Sunday evening.
Timmins couple donates property to farmers market

The Mountjoy Farmers Market in Timmins has a permanent home thanks to a large property donation from local business owners Barry and Celine Petroski
Police say impaired golf cart driver refused to pull over

A 36-year-old Kirkland Lake resident has been charged following an incident May 22 involving a golf cart driver who refused to stop for police.

Kitchener

Brantford woman killed during Saturday's storm

The woman killed at Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area during Saturday's storm has now been identified as Shelby Humble-Neale of Brantford.
Storm cleanup continues in Waterloo region, Kitchener’s largest high school closed

The largest high school in Kitchener has been closed Tuesday due to a power outage, as the area continues to recover from Saturday's storm.
Not guilty plea entered, jury selection begins in death of man found in freezer

Chad Rue Waters, 48, has pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in the death of Ashley Pereira.