Boy, 17, charged after man fatally stabbed in 'unprovoked' attack in Mississauga

Peel Regional Police investigate a fatal stabbing on Roche Court in Mississauga Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

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'Most horrific': Alberta First Nation investigating after remains of children found

Saddle Lake Cree Nation in eastern Alberta is 'actively researching and investigating' the deaths of at least 200 residential school children who never came home, as remains are being found in unmarked grave sites.

Eric Large and Jason Whiskeyjack speak to reporters in Edmonton on May 17, 2022 (CTV News Edmonton).

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.

Alberta premier urges U.S. senators to convince Michigan to stop Line 5 shutdown

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is urging the U.S. government to convince Michigan to abandon its legal campaign against the Line 5 pipeline.

Former Pentagon officials briefed Canadian MPs on UFOs, MP and researcher say

Former Pentagon officials have briefed at least three Canadian members of Parliament about unidentified flying objects, according to a Manitoba MP and a Texas-based researcher.

Poilievre personally holds investment in Bitcoin as he promotes crypto to Canadians

Conservative Party leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre has a personal financial interest in cryptocurrencies that he has promoted during his campaign as a hedge against inflation.

First transgender federal party leader calls for national anti-trans hate strategy

The Green Party of Canada is calling on the federal government to develop a targeted anti-transgender hate strategy, citing a 'rising tide of hate' both in Canada and abroad. Amita Kuttner, who is Canada's first transgender federal party leader, made the call during a press conference on Parliament Hill on Tuesday.

'We need it now': As ER visits among children rise, Montreal parents want hotline reinstated

Montreal public health officials are considering whether to bring back a special hotline for families with sick children to get them speedy appointments with a doctor. Hospitals are seeing an increase in visits to pediatric emergency rooms.
Legault insists health care will be unchanged under Bill 96, calls out 'disinformation'

Peppered with questions on Bill 96, Legault said there's been "disinformation" spreading, in his opinion -- and that on one important question, health care, many critics of the bill are wrong. In fact, the bill is confusing on that point and the details still haven't been fully explained.
Montreal road work is a poorly organized mess, auditor general finds

Montreal drivers have a lot of words to describe the city's roads in summer, when the orange pylons pop up: an obstacle course, a maze, a mess. The city's auditor general agrees and offers analysis of why in a new report.

London

North London, Ont. playground vandalized with hate symbols

A police investigation has been sparked after a north London, Ont. playground was vandalized with hate symbols.
Estimated $50,000 in damages after blaze at Ark Aid Street Mission Tuesday

The London Fire Department responded to a fast-moving blaze early Tuesday evening in the area of Dundas Street and Lyle Street, resulting in an estimated $50,000 worth of damages.
One of three suspects in custody after break and enter caught on tape

One person is in custody for allegedly breaking and entering after a Sarnia business owner saw they were being robbed in real-time thanks to a video surveillance system.

Kitchener

Search continues for missing man in Cambridge, still no cause released in child's death

The search continued Tuesday for a man police say may have information about the death of an 8-year-old boy in Cambridge. Neighbours also shared their concerns about the police response.
Human remains found in water near Dunnville

Provincial police have launched an investigation after human remains were found in the water in Dunnville, just northwest of Port Maitland.
Neighbours and paintball enthusiasts weigh in as Flag Raiders hopes to return to Cambridge property

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.

Northern Ontario

B'Nai Brith honours North Bay mayor for standing up to racism

B'Nai Brith Canada presented North Bay Mayor Al McDonald with a certificate of merit Tuesday morning, honouring him for standing up to racism.
Front-runners do battle to represent the Sault at Queen's Park

As the provincial election nears, Sault Ste. Marie incumbent Ross Romano is squaring off again against Michelle McCleave-Kennedy, who gave him a tough fight in 2018.
New kind of multi-tasking: nearly 66% of Canadians use their phone on the toilet

A new study by Nord VPN, a cybersecurity company, shows some interesting results regarding cellphone usage in the bathroom.

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.
'I hit panic mode': Baby formula shortage worrying new parents

Experts say supply chain issues and panic buying are leading to baby formula shortages.
Man breaks leg in fall down embankment on Walkley Road

The Ottawa Fire Service says a rope crew helped rescue a man who fell down a steep drop near Walkley Road Tuesday evening.

Windsor

Weapons incident and vandalism in Essex has some calling for return of police-led VIP program in schools

Numerous meetings have taken place since a youth allegedly fired an airsoft gun at a dance last Friday.
Man facing fraud charge after allegedly taking more than $800,000 from victims

A Windsor man is facing charges following an investigation into an alleged investment scheme that defrauded more than $800,000 from multiple victims.
Section of Ottawa St. closed after motorbike collides with parked car

A person was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries after their motorbike collided with a parked car Tuesday afternoon.

Barrie

Witnesses take the stand in Paul Sadlon sexual assault trial

The sexual assault trial of Barrie businessman Paul Sadlon entered day two with a boss and two colleagues of the complainant taking the stand.
Election signs defaced in Simcoe North triggering OPP investigation

Green Party candidate Krystal Brooks said someone vandalized the election signs on her front lawn with a racist message.
Three GTA men arrested in Barrie kidnapping: police

Barrie police say they arrested three suspects accused of kidnapping a man last month from a parking lot in the city's south end.

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.

Calgary

'He has lost': Kenney critic warns his UCP constituency won't accept premier win in review

The ballots are in and tension is building within the United Conservative Party ahead of Wednesday's revelation of the result of Jason Kenney's leadership review.
Concerns raised after Alberta Education announces new pilot draft curriculum

Alberta schools boards can choose to pilot three more subjects in the new K-6 draft curriculum this fall, which is drawing criticism from some parents and student advocates.
Battle lines drawn as Flames and Oilers get ready for epic series

The last time the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers faced each other in the playoffs was way back in 1991.

Winnipeg

Federal regulator demands answers from Bell MTS over landline service complaints

Federal regulators are demanding answers and solutions from the bell MTS after several Manitobans have spoken out about their landline phone service which they call unacceptable.
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.
'He was a totally different kid': The impact of cannabis oil on the health of children

A Manitoba mother says the use of cannabis oil has had a profound impact on the health of her child.

Vancouver

'So disappointing': B.C. charities struggling as gas prices soar

The soaring cost of gas is hitting charities in Metro Vancouver hard and organizations are worried they will soon have to make tough decisions and cuts to services if they don’t get some relief.
Parents anxiously awaiting updates as Health Canada assesses COVID-19 vaccine for young kids

Nearly three weeks after Moderna became the first pharmaceutical company to apply for Health Canada approval of its COVID-19 vaccine for young children, the regulatory agency is tight-lipped about progress.
'Irreplaceable': Thieves steal war veterans' donated items from Chilliwack museum

Volunteers with the CFB Chilliwack Historical Society are reeling after thieves broke into a military museum and stole irreplaceable items donated by war veterans and their families.

Edmonton

'He has lost': Kenney critic warns his UCP constituency won't accept premier win in review

The ballots are in and tension is building within the United Conservative Party ahead of Wednesday's revelation of the result of Jason Kenney's leadership review.
'Most horrific': Alberta First Nation investigating after remains of children found

Saddle Lake Cree Nation in eastern Alberta is 'actively researching and investigating' the deaths of at least 200 residential school children who never came home, as remains are being found in unmarked grave sites.
Edmonton considering a shift to smaller, cheaper rec centres to build them faster

Users of the oldest public swimming pool in Edmonton celebrated a small victory Tuesday as a new Scona rec centre was added to the queue of projects awaiting funds.