Calgary police seize $1.6M worth of cocaine from New Brighton home

Calgary police seized 16 kilograms of cocaine during the search of two homes on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Calgary Police Service handout)

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Air Canada rejects passenger compensation claims for delays caused by tech issue

Air Canada is rejecting compensation claims from travellers who were among the thousands affected by flight delays caused by computer problems in recent weeks.

An Air Canada Boeing 777 is seen on approach to land at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Bernardo's prison transfer 'slap in the face' for victims' families, Tori Stafford's father says

The father of Tori Stafford, an Ontario girl who was murdered in 2009, says the latest decision to transfer convicted killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison is a 'slap in the face' to all murder victims' families.

2-year-old girl dead after going missing near Canmore, Alta., campground

A two-year-old girl who went missing from Canmore's Bow River Campground on Thursday afternoon has died.

Ottawa girl set to become the youngest university graduate in Canadian history

Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis is not your typical 12-year-old. She is a child prodigy who's about to become the youngest Canadian to ever graduate from university.

'That hurt has been extended': Indigenous leaders in Manitoba share displeasure of Queen Elizabeth II statue being back up

Two years after two statues were knocked down and damaged at the Manitoba Legislature, one is now back up and Indigenous leaders are upset by the decision.

Unemployment rate ticks higher in May for first time in 9 months: StatCan

Canada's jobless rate ticked higher to 5.2 per cent in May, marking the first increase since August 2022 as economists have been watching for any sign of a softening labour market.

Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president

Donald Trump said Thursday that he was indicted for mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, a remarkable development that makes him the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges by the federal government that he once oversaw.

Alberta premier, fresh off election victory, set to announce new cabinet team

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to name her new cabinet today, coming off her United Conservative Party’s election win last month.
Coventry Homes ‘severs' ties with co-owner facing sexual assault charge; 5 women sue company

Five women are suing homebuilder Coventry Homes, after a now-former official at the company was charged with sexual assault.
2-year-old girl dead after going missing near Canmore, Alta., campground

A two-year-old girl who went missing from Canmore's Bow River Campground on Thursday afternoon has died.

Vancouver

'Craft gear from here:' B.C. towns growing recreation-based manufacturing sector

From ski and bike manufacturers to makers of boats and gluten-free energy bars to fashion designers specializing in outdoor apparel for pregnant and postpartum women, small businesses that create gear for all types of outdoor recreation activities are blossoming throughout B.C.'s Kootenay region.
Arson charges laid after 2 fires allegedly set in span of 12 hours: Surrey RCMP

A man who allegedly set two fires in Surrey in the span of 12 hours has been charged, according to Mounties.
2-year-old girl dead after going missing near Canmore, Alta., campground

A two-year-old girl who went missing from Canmore's Bow River Campground on Thursday afternoon has died.

Atlantic

Striking Halifax-area school support workers return to bargaining table

Striking school support workers in the Halifax-area are heading back to the bargaining table after nearly a month on the picket line.
Halifax says more residents can return home Friday after wildfires

The Halifax Regional Municipality says it will announce Thursday when more residents can return to their homes in communities impacted by the Tantallon wildfires.
Higgs government faces caucus revolt over changes to LGBTQ school policy in N.B.

New Brunswick students under the age of 16 who identify as trans and non-binary won't be able to officially change their names or pronouns in school without parental consent.

Vancouver Island

Port Alberni wildfire rages on with no timeline to reopen crucial highway

The mayor of Port Alberni says she does not expect the highway to reopen for several days at least, and she is asking the province to open more forestry roads to truck in much-needed supplies to communities west of the wildfire.
Grizzly bear photographed on Vancouver Island in rare sighting

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service (COS) is warning residents of a grizzly bear that's been spotted in the Port McNeill area of Vancouver Island.
Serious crash blocks major street into downtown Victoria

Two people were taken to hospital following a serious collision on Blanshard Street just outside of downtown Victoria.

Toronto

Woman warns Ontario drivers after getting caught up in licence plate cloning scam

An Ontario woman was surprised to find out her licence plate was duplicated by another driver after multiple Highway 407 bills landed in her mailbox.
Ontario to stop free COVID-19 rapid test program in pharmacies, grocery stores

An Ontario program that distributes free rapid tests for COVID-19 at grocery stores and pharmacies will end after this month.
2 arrests made in distraction-style thefts involving elderly people in Vaughan

Two people have been arrested in connection with several distraction-style thefts targeting elderly people in Vaughan.

Montreal

Quebec wildfire situation 'stable' for coming days; evacuees stuck until next week

Quebec's precarious wildfire situation is expected to remain stable over the next 48 hours but residents displaced by the raging forest fires likely won't be able to return home until early next week, Premier Francois Legault said Thursday.
Man accused of Claudia Iacono killing was arrested the next day in Ontario on drug charges

An Ontario man charged Wednesday with first-degree murder in the death of Claudia Iacono, the daughter-in-law of the late Montreal Mafia associate Moreno Gallo, was arrested the day after the killing in Ontario on unrelated drug charges, public records show.
Cases of Lyme disease rebound in Quebec after 2020 slowdown

Lyme disease in Quebec was back on the rise in 2021, following a brief slowdown in 2020. Of the 650 cases of Lyme disease acquired in Quebec, Estrie was again the most affected region. With 452 cases, it accounts for nearly 70 per cent of all infections in the province.

Ottawa

Business leaders call on governments to make downtown Ottawa a 'top priority'

The Ottawa Board of Trade has unveiled a "roadmap to transformation' for downtown Ottawa, and is calling on all three levels of government to declare the core "their top priority."
Ottawa girl set to become the youngest university graduate in Canadian history

Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis is not your typical 12-year-old. She is a child prodigy who's about to become the youngest Canadian to ever graduate from university.
Air quality remains low risk in the capital, with sun in the forecast

Air quality remains low risk in the capital, with sun in the forecast

Kitchener

Six Nations' Brandon Montour flew home for son's birth between playoff games

Scoring the opening goal of game three of the Stanley Cup finals wasn’t the only celebration Florida Panthers defenceman Brandon Montour was a part of this week.
Air quality statement lifted in Waterloo-Wellington

The special air quality statement in place in Waterloo region and Wellington County since Monday has been lifted.
Waterloo region and Woodstock police arrest four people, seize drugs, cash, and cars

A joint investigation between police in Waterloo region and Woodstock has led to the seizure of hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of drugs, cash, and cars, as well as four people being arrested.

Saskatoon

'Men like to strike women': Judge slams culture of domestic violence in Sask. during murder sentencing

A man who killed his ex-wife’s cousin will spend life in prison with no chance of parole for 15 years, a judge decided on Thursday at Saskatoon’s Court of King’s Bench.
Sask. man who endured school abuse says compensation denied over technicality

A man who suffered years of abuse at a day school on Poundmaker Cree Nation says he had his compensation claim rejected on a technicality.
Unemployment rate ticks higher in May for first time in 9 months: StatCan

Canada's jobless rate ticked higher to 5.2 per cent in May, marking the first increase since August 2022 as economists have been watching for any sign of a softening labour market.

Northern Ontario

Woman warns Ontario drivers after getting caught up in licence plate cloning scam

An Ontario woman was surprised to find out her licence plate was duplicated by another driver after multiple Highway 407 bills landed in her mailbox.
15-year-old boy found safe, Ontario police seek 2 other missing children

Ontario police say a 15-year-old boy reported missing has been located safe, but officers are still investigating the whereabouts of two other children from the Muskoka area.
Northern Ont. wildfire update, highway closure expanded

The number of active wildfires in northern Ontario has grown, but more of them are under control as the fight continues. Here is what you need to know.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg police respond to stabbing at Olive Garden

One person was arrested following a stabbing at an Olive Garden in Winnipeg on Thursday night.
'That hurt has been extended': Indigenous leaders in Manitoba share displeasure of Queen Elizabeth II statue being back up

Two years after two statues were knocked down and damaged at the Manitoba Legislature, one is now back up and Indigenous leaders are upset by the decision.
Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president

Donald Trump said Thursday that he was indicted for mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, a remarkable development that makes him the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges by the federal government that he once oversaw.

Regina

Bear spray incident shuts down new Wascana Pool on opening day

Following a reported bear spray incident, Regina’s Wascana Pool was shut down on the day of its much-anticipated reopening.
Unemployment rate ticks higher in May for first time in 9 months: StatCan

Canada's jobless rate ticked higher to 5.2 per cent in May, marking the first increase since August 2022 as economists have been watching for any sign of a softening labour market.
Sask. man who endured school abuse says compensation denied over technicality

A man who suffered years of abuse at a day school on Poundmaker Cree Nation says he had his compensation claim rejected on a technicality.