Warman, Martensville high schools moving to online learning due to COVID-19

Personal protection equipment is seen on the teacher's desk in classroom in preparation for the new school year at the Willingdon Elementary School in Montreal, on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

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Trudeau signals new gun-control changes coming; here's what the Liberals have promised

In the wake of a horrific mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signalled that the Canadian government will be moving ahead on new gun-control measures 'in the coming weeks.' In previous Parliaments, the Liberals have made changes to Canada's gun laws, but in the 2021 federal election, Trudeau promised to go further.

Gun owners hold signs criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as they participate in a rally organized by the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights against the government's new gun regulations, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Quebec ready to vaccinate against monkeypox as soon as Friday, with 25 confirmed cases

Quebec says it is ready to vaccinate people who have come into close contact with monkeypox as soon as Friday.

Statistics Canada says retail sales virtually unchanged in March

Retail sales in Canada were virtually unchanged in March at $60.1 billion as sales at new car dealers fell, offsetting gains elsewhere as consumers showed a willingness to keep spending, Statistics Canada reported Thursday.

'Horrifying' conspiracy theories swirl around Texas shooting

By now it's as predictable as the calls for thoughts and prayers: A mass shooting leaves many dead, and wild conspiracy theories and misinformation about the carnage soon follow. Within hours of Tuesday's school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, another rash began as internet users spread baseless claims about the man named as the gunman and his possible motives.

Multiple former students allege abuse during time at Notre Dame in 1980s

Multiple former students of Athol Murray College of Notre Dame are coming forward with allegations of abuse during their time at the school in the 1980s.
'All it takes is one': Sask. RCMP partner with Washington police to publicize disappearance of Mekayla Bali

Saskatchewan RCMP and the Washington State Patrol announced a collaboration of efforts to locate Mekayla Bali, who was 16-years-old when she was last on April 12, 2016 in Yorkton.
'Deaf Shame to Deaf Same': Art exhibit aims to destigmatize hearing loss

A new art exhibit at the George Bothwell Library is hoping to examine and remove the feeling of shame associated with people who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Winnipeg

Father pleads guilty to stabbing death of 3-year-old girl in Winnipeg

A man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his three-year-old daughter.
Winnipeg police investigating assault on St. Mary's Road

Winnipeg police officers are investigating a Thursday morning assault on St. Mary's Road.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations drop in Manitoba: weekly report

Manitoba’s total number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have dropped, according to the province’s weekly report.

Calgary

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BREAKING | Calgary man who admitted to participating in terrorism activity sentenced to 12 years

A man who admitted to terrorism-related acts with the militant group Islamic State has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Surveillance image released of Varsity arson, car prowling suspect

The Calgary Police Service is asking for tips to identify a man who allegedly sparked a fire that damaged two homes in Varsity.
Calgary Flames want to extend Battle of Alberta in NHL playoffs, avoid elimination

For the Calgary Flames to continue stoking the Battle of Alberta in the NHL playoffs, they need to take their game from good to great.

Edmonton

Calgary Flames want to extend Battle of Alberta in NHL playoffs, avoid elimination

For the Calgary Flames to continue stoking the Battle of Alberta in the NHL playoffs, they need to take their game from good to great.
Driver of SUV dead after hitting south Edmonton house

A 31-year-old man is dead after he crashed his SUV on Thursday morning.
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WEATHER | Josh Classen's forecast: Sun and temps in the 20s (for a day)

Warm and sunny for much of today in the Edmonton region and surrounding areas.

Toronto

Ex-Corus employees allege Q107's John Derringer's behaviour has long been a problem

Three days after former Q107 radio host Jennifer Valentyne made allegations of workplace harassment, Corus Entertainment Inc. has placed the stations 'Derringer in the Morning' show on hiatus as it undergoes an ethics investigation.
Ontario's COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease to 1,005, ICU admissions at 154

Health officials in Ontario are reporting 1,005 hospitalizations and 154 ICU admissions linked to COVID-19.
Two big lottery prizes in Ontario will expire in two weeks if no one claims them

Two winning lottery tickets in Ontario from a Lotto Max draw last year will expire in less than two weeks if no one comes forward to claim the money.

Ottawa

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LIVE AT 2 P.M. | Here's what you need to know about the storm cleanup in Ottawa today

Hydro Ottawa is hoping to energize hydro lines in the Merivale Road area today as the cleanup continues following last Saturday's devastating storm.
Former Ottawa police chief Sloly to break silence on 'Freedom Convoy'

The public will hear from Ottawa's former police chief next week for the first time since he resigned at the height of the 'Freedom Convoy' occupation of downtown Ottawa.
Water main break closes ByWard Market street

A water main break has closed a section of George Street in the ByWard Market.

Vancouver

'Champagne room and bling': B.C. bureaucrat sarcastically honoured for 'baller lifestyle'

Winners of awards that highlight the worst government spending of the year have been unveiled, and a British Columbia bureaucrat was among those called out.
Here's the PNE's full concert lineup for this summer's fair

The Pacific National Exhibition has announced its Summer Nights concert series lineup, which includes pop, rock, country and R&B performances.
Canada-Iran soccer friendly at Vancouver's BC Place cancelled

Canada Soccer has cancelled a planned friendly with Iran in the face of growing criticism.

Montreal

Quebec ready to vaccinate against monkeypox as soon as Friday, with 25 confirmed cases

Quebec says it is ready to vaccinate people who have come into close contact with monkeypox as soon as Friday.
Kahnawake suspending political contact with Quebec over Bill 96: Grand chief demands 'substantive solution'

Kahnawake says it will suspend all political engagement with the Quebec government until it can provide a “substantive solution” regarding the controversial overhaul to the French language charter passed earlier this week.
Quebec family leaving as Californian mother admits she struggles with French

Kristina Ronnquist has lived in Quebec for five years, but following the recent reform of the Charter of the French Language, she says she's being pushed back to her country.

Vancouver Island

Man dies after logging truck crash near Courtenay, B.C.

A crash involving a logging truck near Courtenay, B.C., on Tuesday claimed the life of one man, CTV News has learned.
BC Ferries hires 850 new workers as it prepares for busy summer

BC Ferries saw no staff-related service disruptions over the Victoria Day long weekend, even as it carried a record number of vehicles, according to its president and CEO.
Oak Bay votes to ban gas-powered landscaping gear

In a move to combat noise pollution and greenhouse gasses, the District of Oak Bay is banning all gas-powered landscaping equipment.

Atlantic

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UPDATED | Victims' families protest as shooting inquiry hears from senior Mountie via Zoom

The inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia is hearing Thursday from a retired senior Mountie who has been granted special accommodations to ensure he is not re-traumatized by having to relive the tragic, 13-hour event.
Man charged with attempted murder after altercation in Halifax

A man has been charged with attempted murder after another man was injured in an altercation in a Halifax community Wednesday morning.
Search yields no sign of entangled North Atlantic right whale in Gulf of St. Lawrence

Fisheries and Oceans Canada says its search mission has failed to locate an endangered North Atlantic right whale that was spotted last week entangled in some type of gear east of Gaspe, Que.

Northern Ontario

Three Ontario political parties pledge to end for-profit long-term care

Three of Ontario's four major political parties are promising to end for-profit long-term care in the province, though they offer differing plans for how to accomplish what would be a huge undertaking.
Northern campgrounds expect busy summer

Campgrounds in the northeast and around the province are looking forward to a summer camping season largely free of COVID restrictions.
E-biker in Elliot Lake injured by vehicle leaving driveway

Police in Elliot Lake are investigating after the driver of an e-bike was injured Wednesday afternoon.

London

Attempt to flee across Hwy 401 lands man in custody

An attempt to run across the 401 and a struggle with police has resulted in multiple charges for a London, Ont. man.
Year long sexual assault investigation results in charges

A 33-year-old man from Jamaica has been charged after a nearly year long sexual assault investigation in Norfolk County, according to OPP.
Morgan enters race to be London’s next mayor

London’s current deputy mayor and Ward 7 councillor is throwing his hat in the ring to become the city’s next mayor.