Anti-mandate group gathers outside MP Chahal's Calgary home

Protesters gathered outside the Calgary home of Calgary-Skyview MP George Chahal on Jan. 23 to voice their anti-mandate stance. (Facebook)

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Prince Charles offers remarks about reconciliation as Canadian tour begins

Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, have arrived in St. John's, N.L., to begin a three-day Canadian tour that includes stops in Ottawa and the Northwest Territories.

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall greet well-wishers in St. John's during the start a three-day Canadian tour, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner carjacked at gunpoint outside Toronto movie theatre

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner was the victim of an armed carjacking outside a movie theatre in Etobicoke on Monday night, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

Airport delays: Transport minister says feds not asking airlines to cut back flights

Canada's transport minister is dismissing claims that the federal government asked airlines to reduce their schedules and cancel flights to ease recent travel delays.

Regular travel and public health measures can't coexist: Canadian Airport Council

International arrivals at Canadian airports are so backed up, people are being kept on planes for over an hour after they land because there isn't physically enough space to hold the lineups of travellers, says the Canadian Airports Council.

Many Canadians feel gun violence getting worse in their communities: poll

Many Canadians say gun violence is increasing in the communities they live in, with residents in major cities and the country's largest provinces mostly reporting such views, according to a new survey from the Angus Reid Institute.

Drugs tunnel the length of six football fields links Tijuana, San Diego

U.S. authorities on Monday announced the discovery of a major drug smuggling tunnel -- running about the length of a six football fields -- from Mexico to a warehouse in an industrial area in the U.S.

Indian couple sue only son for not giving them grandchildren

A couple in India are suing their son and daughter-in-law -- for not giving them grandchildren after six years of marriage.

Fall of Mariupol appears at hand; fighters leave steel plant

Mariupol appeared on the verge of falling to the Russians on Tuesday as Ukraine moved to abandon the steel plant where hundreds of its fighters had held out for months under relentless bombardment in the last bastion of resistance in the devastated city.

Liberals move to bar sanctioned Russians from Canada through immigration amendments

The Liberal government is moving to ban Russians sanctioned over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine from entering Canada. The government tabled proposed amendments to federal immigration law in the Senate on Tuesday to ensure foreign nationals subject to sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act are inadmissible to Canada.

Edmonton

Wife of Métis hunter killed testifies in murder trial

A hunter's wife has testified she warned her husband not to drink and drive or get in a fight the night he and his uncle were shot to death on a rural Alberta road.
Copping, Hinshaw to give COVID-19 update Tuesday afternoon

The health minister and chief medical officer of health will update Albertans on COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon.
Alberta Education to begin piloting science, French curricula in September

The Alberta government says revised curricula for science, French language, and French literature are ready to be tested in classrooms this fall.

Vancouver

Sex offender who posed as modelling agent argues in appeal he'll be lower risk as he gets older

A British Columbia sex offenders who posed as a modelling agent, using "auditions" as a way to lure victims even after being charged, lost an appeal to change his sentence this month.
Border-crossing for boosters: Some frustrated B.C. residents heading to U.S. for more vaccine

With limited access to second boosters at home, a growing number of British Columbians have been considering a trip into Washington state for a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Rattlesnake rescued by B.C. road crews

Crews working to rebuild B.C.'s Highway 8 encountered a relatively rare rattlesnake Monday.

Atlantic

N.B. police officer who fatally shot Chantel Moore during wellness check testifies at inquest

The police officer who fatally shot a 26-year-old Indigenous woman during a wellness check in Edmundston, N.B., two years ago says he doesn't know why things escalated so quickly.
Confusion over RCMP leadership roles marked early investigation of N.S. mass shooting

When a man disguised as a Mountie started killing people in northern Nova Scotia two years ago, there was considerable confusion over who was in charge of the RCMP operation, newly released documents show.
Woman dies from injuries after Halifax stabbing; police investigating homicide

A woman who was stabbed overnight in the Halifax area has died from her injuries.

Vancouver Island

B.C. Liberals slam NDP plan for new $789M Royal B.C. Museum

The B.C. Liberal party is criticizing the NDP government's plans to redevelop the Royal B.C. Museum at a cost of $789 million.
West Coast Trail hiker who lost eye on hike now fighting brain infection

A West Coast Trail hiker remains in hospital after losing his eye in a fall and developing a brain infection. His son says they're determined to one day return and finish the hike.
Vancouver Island braces for spring storm, wind warnings issued

As a spring storm gets closer to Vancouver Island, we continue to prepare for strong wind gusts, rain and some higher elevation snow.

Toronto

Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner carjacked at gunpoint outside Toronto movie theatre

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner was the victim of an armed carjacking outside a movie theatre in Etobicoke on Monday night, the club confirmed on Tuesday.
Who are the voters in Ontario? Here's the breakdown

This map breaks down who the voters are in Ontario and how they cast their ballots in 2018. There are 124 ridings in Ontario—and each one is made up of a diverse population with key concerns about how the province is governed.
Canada’s first 'urban format' IKEA is set to open in downtown Toronto next week. Here's what will be different

Canada’s first “urban format” IKEA location is set to open in downtown Toronto next week. Here's what to expect.

Montreal

New mural remembers Fredy Villanueva, killed by a Montreal police officer

A new mural depicting Fredy Villanueva, who was killed by a Montreal police officer in 2008, has been unveiled.
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BREAKING | Police investigating after possible gun sighting near Montreal high school

Students at a high school in Montreal North are waiting for news as police investigate a report of a possible gunman nearby.
'We need more accountability,' says Francois Legault after coroner's report on long-term care homes

The day after the publication of a lengthy inquiry report of nearly 200 pages on the tragedy that occurred in the long-term care homes (CHSLDs) at the beginning of the pandemic, Quebec Premier Francois Legault said, 'we need more accountability from the top down.'

Ottawa

Here's where Prince Charles and Camilla will stop on their visit to Ottawa

Buckingham Palace has released new details on Prince Charles and his wife Camilla’s three-day tour of Canada next month, which includes a stop in Ottawa.
These two Ottawa restaurants are in the top 100 in Canada for outdoor dining

Two Ottawa restaurants have cracked OpenTable’s list of Canada’s best 100 restaurants for outdoor dining.
Ottawa police did not request Emergencies Act during convoy protest: interim chief

The Ottawa Police Services did not formally request that the federal government invoke the Emergencies Act during the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest, the city’s interim police chief told a parliamentary committee on Tuesday.

Kitchener

'Unable to enjoy their backyards in peace': Neighbours of Flag Raiders share concerns as paintball business seeks approval

A contentious topic is back under review in Cambridge. City council is hearing from a number of delegates sharing their thoughts about a paintball company's land and whether it should be re-zoned.
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SHANNON'S WEATHER | Frost advisories issued as cooler temperatures return

After a stretch of summer-like weather, cooler temperatures have returned, prompting frost advisories.
'I didn't know what else I could do': Parents still struggling to find baby formula

An Elmira mother says her baby has an allergy to certain kinds of formula and finding the right brand has been difficult amid the shortage.

Saskatoon

Former Epic Alliance employee says firm 'pushed' for higher appraisals of homes it sold to investors

A former employee of Epic Alliance says the firm sometimes "pushed" for higher appraisals on homes sold to landlords and would rent to tenants who would "destroy" properties
Saskatoon police not allowed to wear 'Thin Blue Line' patch

Saskatoon Police Service officers are not permitted to wear Thin Blue Line patches, according to a report to the Board of Police Commissioners.
Gas theft up 76% in Sask. to start 2022: RCMP

Gasoline thefts in Saskatchewan are up 76 per cent in 2022 compared to the same time period last year, according to a recent RCMP report.

Northern Ontario

Sudbury woman seeks help with alcohol struggle, ends up losing driver's licence

A Sudbury woman who sought help for alcohol dependency and mental-health challenges ended up losing her driver's licence.
Cow roundup continues into its fourth day north of the Sault

Ontario provincial police said Tuesday about 15 cows remain to be rounded up by contractors following four days of roaming in the Old Woman Road area of Highway 17 north of Sault Ste. Marie.
Court boots Espanola politician from town council

An Ontario court has removed Maureen Van Alstine from town council in Espanola.

Winnipeg

Police find 19 guns at Winnipeg home; two men arrested

Two Winnipeg men are facing firearm-related charges after Winnipeg police officers seized 19 guns from a home in the city’s Southwood neighbourhood.
Flooding prompts state of local emergency in Minnedosa

The Town of Minnedosa, Man., has declared a state of local emergency due to flooding in the region.
Winnipeggers rally to save West Kildonan Library

A group of Winnipeggers were outside the West Kildonan Library on Tuesday to rally against the city’s proposed plan to move the library to the Garden City Shopping Centre.

Regina

Gas theft up 76% in Sask. to start 2022: RCMP

Gasoline thefts in Saskatchewan are up 76 per cent in 2022 compared to the same time period last year, according to a recent RCMP report.
Early morning attack leaves man with life threatening injuries: Regina police

The Regina Police Service (RPS) is asking the public for any information regarding an early morning attack that left a Regina man with life threatening injuries.
Three Saskatchewan junior golfers pursuing collegiate level

Members of Royal Regina Golf Club Hunter Kutcher, Luke Cote and Will Blake will all be pursuing golf at the collegiate level in the fall.