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UofT student suing Toronto police for $1.6M after he was allegedly Tasered with an officer’s knee on his neck

A police officer’s knee was pinned against the neck of a University of Toronto student as he was repeatedly Tasered on the ground with his hands behind his head before his identification proved what he had told police – they had the wrong man, a statement of claim says.

Hasani O’Gilvie's face is blurred in a photo with his mother Christine.

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BREAKING | Beloved former Canuck Gino Odjick dies at 52

Gino Odjick, a fan favourite who played eight seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, has died.

Military concerned by Canada's absence from American-British-Australian security pact

There are concerns at the highest levels of the Canadian Armed Forces that this country won't have access to the same cutting-edge military technology as its closest allies because it is not part of a security pact between Australia, Britain and the United States.

Kraemer scores four goals to lead Canada past Sweden for women's U18 hockey gold

Caitlin Kraemer led the way with four goals as Canada routed Sweden 10-0 to claim its second consecutive gold medal at the women's world under-18 hockey championship on Sunday.

A look inside one of the most expensive homes ever sold in Ottawa

A two-storey home with spectacular views in the Old Village of Rockcliffe Park is one of the most expensive homes ever sold in the city of Ottawa.

68 confirmed dead, 4 missing in Nepal's worst plane crash in decades

A plane making a 27-minute flight to a Nepal tourist town crashed into a gorge Sunday while attempting to land at a newly opened airport, killing at least 68 of the 72 people. At least one witness reported hearing cries for help from the fiery wreck. It's the country's deadliest airplane accident in three decades.

How to protect your mental health ahead of 'Blue Monday'

Registered social worker and psychotherapist Vera Cheng shares advice for how Canadians can protect their mental health ahead of 'Blue Monday.' The third Monday of the month, January 16, will mark ‘Blue Monday,’ considered to be the saddest day of the year and a particularly heavy time for some.

Mass held near site of Quebec propane explosion as three remain missing

A solidarity mass is underway in a town north of Montreal where three people remain missing following a fire and explosion at a propane distribution company. Several hundred people were in the pews of the local church as the ceremony began just after 10:30 in St-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Que., about 50 kilometres north of Montreal.

Russian strike on Ukraine apartment that killed 30 marks deadliest attack on civilians in months

The death toll from a Russian missile strike on an apartment building in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro rose to 29 Sunday, the regional governor reported as rescue workers scrambled to pull survivors from the rubble.

Saskatoon

Winter paddlers make year-round use of Saskatoon river valley

With warmer temperatures on their minds, Edith MacHattie and Trevor Robinson have dipped their canoe into the water for the first time this year. They’re getting a head start on training for summer competitions.
Prince Albert police report increase in violent crime, evictions and intoxication

Violent crime was on the rise in Prince Albert in 2022, according to the city’s police service.
'We miss him': Sask. mother asks for help to find her missing son

The family of a missing Prince Albert man has asked the public to help locate him.

Winnipeg

One person in hospital after train collision in Southdale

A collision in Southdale involving a train has sent one person to hospital and closed down several intersections in the area Sunday afternoon, snarling traffic for hours.
'100% higher or more': High material costs biggest challenge for contractors

As demand for renovations remains high, contractors and customers are being forced to pay more for materials.
Manitoba RCMP investigate two weekend homicides

Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services is looking into two homicides in different parts of the province over the weekend.

Calgary

Armed combat tournament brings medieval knights to Okotoks

Eight teams from across Canada and the United States competed in the ‘Canada Cup’ that saw heavy steel blades and swords clank together at the Okotoks Ag Arena on Sunday.
Large crowds celebrate Lunar New Year in Calgary's Chinatown

Thousands of people gathered in Calgary's Chinatown Saturday to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
1 dead in motor vehicle collision west of Fort Macleod

A 26-year-old Okotoks resident is dead and three others, including a five-year-old child, were seriously injured after a multi-vehicle collision that took place early Sunday near Fort Macleod.

Edmonton

Smith says she urged minister to consider whether COVID prosecutions could succeed

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has delivered a third version of what she discussed with justice officials over how to handle the prosecution of people charged with breaking COVID-19 health rules.
'Alfred the Adventurer' hamster rescued from winter cold by Edmonton woman

A chance encounter last week has an Edmontonian putting the call out for anyone who is missing a hamster that ran away.
'A lot of stuff was taken': Wizard's Comics robbery nabs thousands in merchandise

A Garneau area store was broken into early Saturday morning, with the thieves nabbing thousands in comics and collectibles, including some that don't even belong to the store.

Toronto

UofT student suing Toronto police for $1.6M after he was allegedly Tasered with an officer’s knee on his neck

A police officer’s knee was pinned against the neck of a University of Toronto student as he was repeatedly Tasered on the ground with his hands behind his head before his identification proved what he had told police – they had the wrong man, a statement of claim says.
Tributes pour in for former broadcaster and lieutenant governor David Onley

Broadcaster and former Ontario lieutenant governor David Onley, who passed away this weekend at age 72, is being remembered as a bold advocate for disability issues whose warm character endeared him to many.
Public transit struggling to lure back riders amid rising costs of living

Public transit systems across Canada are grappling with revenue shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic and, in many cases, reduced ridership has been slower to rebound than anticipated.

Ottawa

Ottawa firefighters use cellphone signals to find lost hikers

Ottawa firefighters used cellphone signals to help rescue two people who got lost in the South March Highlands Conservation Forest Saturday as it got dark.
A look inside one of the most expensive homes ever sold in Ottawa

A two-storey home with spectacular views in the Old Village of Rockcliffe Park is one of the most expensive homes ever sold in the city of Ottawa.
Ottawa residents brave the cold to buy bagel-inspired Nike shoes

Devout sneaker heads braved the bitter cold in the nation's capital on Sunday as local shops hosted early sales of Nike’s latest dunk lows shoes, dubbed the ‘Montreal Bagel’.

Vancouver

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BREAKING | Beloved former Canuck Gino Odjick dies at 52

Gino Odjick, a fan favourite who played eight seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, has died.
RCMP investigating fatal crash in Surrey

One person has died after a crash in Surrey early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
These 2 B.C. communities set high-temperature records Saturday

Saturday was the warmest Jan. 14 on record in two B.C. communities, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Montreal

Man, woman found dead in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que. home

Quebec provincial police (SQ) are investigating after a man and woman were found dead at a home in Vaudreuil-Dorion Sunday. The SQ could not say if there were signs of violence or if the case is being investigated as a homicide.
Mass held near site of Quebec propane explosion as three remain missing

A solidarity mass is underway in a town north of Montreal where three people remain missing following a fire and explosion at a propane distribution company. Several hundred people were in the pews of the local church as the ceremony began just after 10:30 in St-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Que., about 50 kilometres north of Montreal.
Teen falls into icy St. Lawrence River, calls 911, is saved

A 19-year-old woman who fell into the St. Lawrence River while in Montreal's Old Port was rescued Sunday morning by emergency services after calling 911 herself.

Vancouver Island

Want to be a lighthouse keeper? Coast Guard launches B.C. hiring process

If the rugged beauty of the remote B.C. coast is calling you, a unique recent job posting may be your way to answer it.
Victoria's Empress hotel named one of the most haunted hotels in the world

One of Vancouver Island's most iconic hotels has cracked a global list of the world's most haunted destinations.
Fire at Port Alberni apartment building displaces residents

A fire in a converted hotel in Port Alberni displaced the residents of 20 homes Saturday morning.

Atlantic

Union calls Halifax hospital emergency department 'revolving door' of staff

The union for health workers and nurses at a major Halifax hospital emergency department describes its staffing as a "revolving door" of junior and inexperienced employees.
Environment Canada forecasts freezing rain and rainfall for most of Atlantic Canada

Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain alert for much of Atlantic Canada Sunday.
Clean-up underway after snow and freezing rain in the Maritimes

It’s the middle of January but Nova Scotia has seen very little snow to this point but thanks to an overnight buildup of freezing rain and drizzle, some people were in clean-up mode.

Northern Ontario

National Non-Smoking Week kicks-off

Sunday marks the start of National Non-Smoking Week – a week focused on helping people quit smoking as well as trying to prevent others from starting.
UofT student suing Toronto police for $1.6M after he was allegedly Tasered with an officer’s knee on his neck

A police officer’s knee was pinned against the neck of a University of Toronto student as he was repeatedly Tasered on the ground with his hands behind his head before his identification proved what he had told police – they had the wrong man, a statement of claim says.
Greater Sudbury LifeLabs location closed until further notice

The LifeLabs Medical Laboratory location in the Greater Sudbury community of Azilda will be closed for 30 days or more.

Kitchener

Two local hockey stars make a big impact for national U18 women’s team

Waterloo’s Caitlin Kraemer was the star of the show as Canada took the gold medal at the IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship in Östersund, Sweden — scoring four goals and setting a number of records.
‘We are not going to be scared’: Upcoming Elora, Ont. drag show will continue as planned despite online vitriol

An upcoming drag show in Elora, Ont. has been subjected to hateful online messages, prompting provincial police to attend the event out of caution.
Most read stories of the week: Turnout in Dover for Friday the 13th, driver sentenced in double-fatal crash, propane tanks found at Cambridge encampment

Wintry weather caused a more subdued scene in Port Dover for Friday the 13th, the driver charged in a crash that killed two children in 2021 was sentenced, and multiple propane tanks were found at a Cambridge encampment after a fire