Ontario man 'speechless' after two big lotto wins about three weeks apart

An image of Ryaan Othman, the lottery winner from Brampton who scored big in roughly three weeks. (OLG)

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Officials: 2 dead, 5 missing in chocolate factory explosion

An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania on Friday killed two people and left five people missing, authorities said. One person was pulled from the rubble overnight.

In this screen grab from video provided by WPVI-TV/6ABC, smoke rises from an explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in West Reading, Pa., March 24, 2023. (WPVI-TV/6ABC via AP)

Canadians view own country favourably but many unsure about Canada's system of government: survey

A recent study by the Angus Reid Institute found Canadians view their country more positively than Americans do, but only a slight majority of people in Canada believe their system of government is good.

Russia 'largely stalled' in Bakhmut, shifting focus, U.K. says

The top commander of Ukraine's military said Saturday that his forces were pushing back against Russian troops in the long and grinding battle for the town of Bakhmut, and British military intelligence says Russia appears to be moving to a defensive strategy in eastern Ukraine.

Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

The new asylum seeker agreement between Canada and the United States will not deter migrants from trying to cross into Canada outside official ports of entry, Quebec immigration advocacy groups say.
Questions raised about safety of Old Montreal building destroyed by fatal fire

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Montreal artist won't change puppet that community groups say looks like blackface

A theatre performance for children featuring a puppet that has been described as racist is continuing in the Montreal area. Several Black community organizations have criticized the puppet as being reminiscent of blackface minstrel shows — racist performances during which white people portrayed exaggerated stereotypes of Black people for laughs. But the show's creator — Franck Sylvestre, who is Black — has no plans to change the puppet, which he said is a caricature of his own features.

London

London police warning public of a 'high risk offender'

London Police Service has issued a public safety warning due to the release of a “high risk offender.”
Ontario to end program providing health care to uninsured residents

The Ontario government will be ending a program that provides health-care services to uninsured people at the end of the month, something doctors say is extremely concerning for marginalized communities.
Ontario's 2022 Sunshine List is out. Who was the top earner?

Ontario's so-called sunshine list is out and the three top paid public employees in the province are all at Ontario Power Generation.

Kitchener

North Perth resident loses $25,000 in lottery scam

Ontario Provincial Police have issued a warning after they say a North Perth resident lost more than $25,000 to fraud.
Ontario changes eye exam eligibility for seniors under OHIP

Ontario has reached a funding agreement with optometrists that increases some payments to them, but reduces some coverage for patients, including less frequent general eye exams for seniors.
Sold-out crowd celebrates all things pickle in Kitchener

A 'dill-icious' event took over THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener Friday night as Picklefest made its return.

Northern Ontario

New survey suggests people should check receipts before leaving grocery stores

A survey conducted by the Agri-Foods Analytic Lab at Dalhousie University asked more than fifty-five hundred Canadians whether or not they check their grocery store receipts and what do they find when they do so.
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W5 | Comedian Russell Peters doesn't pull punches in climate of 'cancel culture,' 'political correctness'

CTV W5 speaks with members of the comedy industry, including Russell Peters, for a wide-ranging look at how political correctness and 'cancel culture' has changed the world of stand-up comedy.
Mixed feelings, disappointment around the NHL pride night controversies

Two NHL hockey players with northern Ontario roots find themselves in an unwelcomed spotlight after refusing to don pride-themed jerseys.

Ottawa

Kanata movie theatre evacuated due to 'chemical like' odour

Ottawa fire says its HazMat team responded to a call about an odour at the movie theatre on Kanata Avenue.
City considers $13 million grant for new hotel at Ottawa airport

Ottawa taxpayers could provide a $13 million grant to support the construction of a 180-room hotel at the Ottawa International Airport, as part of a program to support the airport's post-pandemic rebound.
A mixed bag of wintry weather could hamper travel

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Windsor

Wind warning in effect for Windsor, Ont. region

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Driver caught going 55 km/h over the posted speed limit

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Armed robbery suspect threatens department store employee with knife: Windsor police

A Windsor, Ont. man is facing charges after he allegedly stole several items from a department store and threatened to stab an employee on Friday night, Windsor police said.

Barrie

Wrong-way driver on Highway 11 charged in Bracebridge, Ont.

In all reports, police say the vehicle nearly caused multiple head-on collisions, including one with police.
Ontario changes eye exam eligibility for seniors under OHIP

Ontario has reached a funding agreement with optometrists that increases some payments to them, but reduces some coverage for patients, including less frequent general eye exams for seniors.
Barrie restaurants, bars brace for most significant alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Canada's restaurant industry is bracing for the biggest jump in the country's alcohol excise duty in more than 40 years, spurring warnings the tax hike could force some bars and restaurants out of business.

Atlantic

More spring snow to hit the Maritimes Sunday

While one round of snow and rain has passed, another is lined up for the end of the weekend.
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EXCLUSIVE | Students hailed for aiding stabbed staff member; school principal and parents thank community

Two students are being recognized for their quick actions, and school administration and parents are thanking the community, after a difficult week at Charles P. Allen High School in Bedford, N.S.
U.S. President Joe Biden given Maritime-made Peace by Chocolate bar during visit to Ottawa

U.S. President Joe Biden was given a Maritime-made sweet treat during his visit to Ottawa on Friday.

Calgary

In the middle of a career year, Backlund set to play 900th career game as a Flame

It's been mostly a bad year for the Flames, but it's been a pretty good one for Mikael Backlund.
500 youth hockey players stick it to kids cancer in weekend tournament

About 500 young hockey players are playing their hearts out this weekend, while showing that their hearts are in the right place as well.
2 UCP ministers, Travis Toews and Sonya Savage, not seeking reelection

Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Travis Toews and Calgary-North West MLA Sonya Savage announced Friday they will not be seeking reelection in May.

Winnipeg

Canada's Einarson falls 8-5 to Norway in women's curling world championship semis

SANDVIKEN, Sweden - Canada's Kerri Einarson fell 8-5 to Norway's Marianne Roervik in the world women's curling championship semifinals on Saturday.
'There's still two camps': Zipper merge divides Winnipeg drivers
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There are mixed feelings in Manitoba about a proposed plan to expand liquor sales and put beer, wine and hard alcohol on the shelves of retailers like grocery stores.

Vancouver

Fire tears through East Vancouver grocery store

A fire in a business on East Broadway Saturday morning forced the evacuation of apartments above it and caused minor injuries to a Vancouver firefighter.
Tennis play doesn't deter Stanley Park herons from courtship, nest building: expert

A breeding colony of blue herons in Vancouver's Stanley Park is anything but normal; it's a noisy, busy place with many human activities, yet experts say the birds somehow thrive.
Should wealthy drivers pay higher fines for speeding? Many B.C. residents think so

Most British Columbians would support a system of "progressive punishment" that forces wealthier drivers to pay stiffer penalties when they're caught speeding, according to a new survey.

Edmonton

'Everything is interwoven': Trudeau and Biden vow continued Canada-U.S. collaboration during historic visit

U.S President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have announced updates on a number of cross-border issues, after a day of meetings on Parliament Hill.
Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

The new asylum seeker agreement between Canada and the United States will not deter migrants from trying to cross into Canada outside official ports of entry, Quebec immigration advocacy groups say.
Young athletes test their skills at Community Combine at Commonwealth Stadium

Young athletes were invited to test their skills at the Community Combine at Commonwealth Stadium.

Ontario man 'speechless' after two big lotto wins about three weeks apart

Ontario man 'speechless' after two big lotto wins about three weeks apart

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