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Turkiye, Syria quake deaths pass 9,500; deadliest in decade

Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkiye and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 9,500, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.

A girl stands next to destroyed buildings in Antakya, southern Turkiye, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night into Wednesday, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings downed in Turkey and Syria by a catastrophic earthquake. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

How more than 100 women realized they may have dated, been deceived by the same man

An Ontario man is being accused of changing his name, profession and life story multiple times to potentially more than 100 women online before leaving some out thousands of dollars.

Mother charged with sexual abuse of toddler in Edmonton area after FBI tip

A Strathcona County toddler has been rescued from suspected sexual exploitation, and the child's mother has been charged, police said.

Biden in State of Union urges U.S. Congress: 'Finish the job'

U.S. President Joe Biden exhorted Congress Tuesday night to work with him to 'finish the job' of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address aimed at reassuring a country beset by pessimism and fraught political divisions.

Federal health minister to write to provinces seeking agreement on new health deal

Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos will ask the provinces today whether or not they intend to accept the new health-care funding deal tabled by the prime minister.

LeBron James becomes NBA's all-time scoring leader, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

LeBron James is the NBA's new career scoring leader. With a stepback jump shot with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, James pushed his career total to 38,388 points on Tuesday night and broke the record that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held for nearly four decades.

Riders sign linebacker Larry Dean to 1-year contract extension

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American linebacker “Champ” Larry Dean to a one-year contract extension.
Fatal semi-crash near Indian Head leaves woman dead

A 50-year-old woman is dead after two semis collided on Highway #1 near Indian Head.
3-month-old Regina baby died from 'blunt force trauma' to head, autopsy report says

A forensic pathologist offered her expert opinion on how Catlin Goodwill’s three-month-old son died suddenly in October 2017, during testimony on the second day of trial.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg police looking for two suspects involved in armed carjacking Monday

Police are searching for two suspects following a carjacking Monday.
PM Trudeau presents premiers $196B health-care funding deal, with $46B in new funding over the next decade

The federal government is pledging to increase health funding to Canada's provinces and territories by $196.1 billion over the next 10 years, in a long-awaited deal aimed at addressing Canada's crumbling health-care systems with $46.2 billion in new funding.
Turkiye, Syria quake deaths pass 9,500; deadliest in decade

Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkiye and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 9,500, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.

Calgary

Calgarians concerned about retirement plans amid high inflation, rising costs

A new survey from the Bank of Montreal is shedding light on Canadians’ concerns about the economy and the impact it will have on retirement plans.
Danielle Smith addresses 'just transition' concerns with prime minister in Ottawa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed her concerns with the federal government's proposed 'just transition' legislation directly to the prime minister on Tuesday, saying she hopes the two can find some common ground.
Alberta would receive $25B over a decade under federal health care proposal

If Alberta accepts Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal health proposal, it would see, on average, $2.5 billion over the next 10 years, in line with population growth.

Edmonton

'Even the playing field': New non-profit hopes to raise profile of congenital heart defects

An Alberta couple wants to ensure parents-to-be get the full picture when getting a sonogram after their son was born with a severe heart defect.
Mother charged with sexual abuse of toddler in Edmonton area after FBI tip

A Strathcona County toddler has been rescued from suspected sexual exploitation, and the child's mother has been charged, police said.
Oilers beat Red Wings 5-2 in Detroit

Warren Foegele scored twice in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers went on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Tuesday night.

Toronto

How more than 100 women realized they may have dated, been deceived by the same man

An Ontario man is being accused of changing his name, profession and life story multiple times to potentially more than 100 women online before leaving some out thousands of dollars.
Siakam, Barnes ignoring trade deadline speculation as Raptors could be sellers

After seven seasons with the Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam is over trade deadline speculation.
PM Trudeau presents premiers $196B health-care funding deal, with $46B in new funding over the next decade

The federal government is pledging to increase health funding to Canada's provinces and territories by $196.1 billion over the next 10 years, in a long-awaited deal aimed at addressing Canada's crumbling health-care systems with $46.2 billion in new funding.

Ottawa

NEW THIS MORNING
NEW THIS MORNING | City's auditor general to release long-awaited convoy reports today

The city of Ottawa's auditor general is set to release long-awaited reports on the response to the 'Freedom Convoy' last year.
Highbridge Construction owes $106,000 in rent on storefront

There is a new sign of financial issues with an Ottawa construction company that suddenly closed, leaving customers with unfinished projects unable to recoup their losses.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT | Freezing rain could be on the way this week

Less than a week after extreme cold, Ottawa could see freezing rain and temperatures well above average.

Vancouver

Parking lot campers evicted from Vancouver beach after occupying spaces for months

Months after threatening action, Vancouver’s park board has evicted campervans and motorhomes parked illegally at a beach on the city’s west side.
'Fiscally limited': B.C. premier reacts to federal health-care offer

While some premiers are calling the health-care offer presented by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday "disappointing," B.C.'s David Eby stopped short of that characterization.
B.C. cabinet minister announces 'heartbreaking' return of cancer

Selina Robinson, the B.C. NDP's minister for post-secondary education, has revealed she is once again battling cancer.

Montreal

PM Trudeau presents premiers $196B health-care funding deal, with $46B in new funding over the next decade

The federal government is pledging to increase health funding to Canada's provinces and territories by $196.1 billion over the next 10 years, in a long-awaited deal aimed at addressing Canada's crumbling health-care systems with $46.2 billion in new funding.
Boy, 16, fatally struck in Laval parking lot by snow loader

A 16-year-old boy has died after being struck by a snow clearing truck in the parking lot of Les Galeries Laval shopping mall on Monday night.
Liberals compare PQ leader to Trump for wanting to close Roxham Road border crossing

Quebec interim Liberal leader Marc Tanguay says that in wanting to close Roxham Road to prevent irregular entry of asylum seekers into Quebec, the Parti Québécois and its leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon are behaving like Donald Trump.

Vancouver Island

'Suffering for years': Advocates call on B.C. to improve health supports for adults with eating disorders

A Vancouver Island advocacy group is calling on the B.C. government for better access to safe and timely supports for adults with eating disorders.
'Still many people in the rubble': Victoria man worries for family after devastating Turkiye earthquakes

A Victoria man says a series of devastating earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria have left him feeling nearly paralyzed, as the death toll from the quakes rises above 6,200 people.
B.C. woman transforms house through dynamic designs with connection to moon mission

Despite the dark paint on the exterior of Susan Strangway’s heritage house, there are hints of her home’s bright interior.

Atlantic

Sandeson murder trial: Accused denies killing fellow Nova Scotia student for money

A former medical student who claims he fatally shot a fellow student in self-defence during a drug deal in Halifax denied Tuesday he planned to kill the man and steal the marijuana he was carrying.
'It's so sad': Retired N.S. doctor feels she 'abandoned' her patients

Retirement is bittersweet for a Nova Scotia doctor who says she feels like she has abandoned the 2,000 patients she has been caring for because she was not able to find a doctor to replace her.
Man found dead behind Nova Scotia Power substation in Stellarton

Police believe a man who was found dead behind a Nova Scotia Power substation in Stellarton, N.S., was trying to steal copper wire.

Northern Ontario

How more than 100 women realized they may have dated, been deceived by the same man

An Ontario man is being accused of changing his name, profession and life story multiple times to potentially more than 100 women online before leaving some out thousands of dollars.
LeBron James becomes NBA's all-time scoring leader, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

LeBron James is the NBA's new career scoring leader. With a stepback jump shot with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, James pushed his career total to 38,388 points on Tuesday night and broke the record that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held for nearly four decades.
Turkiye, Syria quake deaths pass 9,500; deadliest in decade

Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkiye and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 9,500, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.

London

London’s pledge of 47,000 homes includes assertive letter to province but avoids ‘punching them in the face’

Frustration with the province’s new housing legislation boiled over in council chambers
19-year-old charged with impaired after Huron County rollover

A 19-year-old is facing multiple criminal driving charges following a rollover crash last month that sent six people to hospital.
Death of Karen Cunningham 'suspicious' in nature, Woodstock police say

Several days after the discovery of her body, police in Woodstock have declared the death of 30-year-old Karen Cunningham as 'suspicious' in nature.

Saskatoon police seek 'persons of interest' in fatal shooting

Saskatoon police seek 'persons of interest' in fatal shooting

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NEW THIS MORNING | City's auditor general to release long-awaited convoy reports today

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT | Freezing rain could be on the way this week