ServiceOntario making it 'faster, easier' to get driver's licences, health cards

Service Ontario office in Kingston, Ont., on March 23, 2016. (Lars Hagberg/The Canadian Press)

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Federal minimum wage, taxes on alcohol: Here's what's changing in Canada April 1

The federal minimum wage is increasing from $15.55 per hour to $16.65, and taxes are going up on gas and alcohol nationwide starting April 1.

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WATCH LIVE AT 4 P.M. | Deceased found in St. Lawrence River were trying to cross U.S. border: police

The six people whose bodies were recovered from the St. Lawrence River Thursday consisted of two families of Romanian and Indian origins who were likely trying to enter the U.S. illegally, police said Friday.

Trudeau defends appointment of cabinet minister's sister-in-law as interim ethics commissioner

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending the appointment of senior Liberal cabinet minister Dominic LeBlanc's sister-in-law as Canada's interim ethics commissioner.

'Rust' set manager convicted in death of cinematographer

Dave Halls, first assistant director on Western "Rust, was sentenced on Friday for the on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, marking the first conviction for the 2021 fatality which shook Hollywood.

Andrew Tate to leave Romanian jail, put under house arrest

An official says Andrew Tate, the divisive internet personality who has spent months in a Romanian jail on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, has won an appeal to replace his detention with house arrest.

Trump to be arraigned Tuesday to face New York indictment

Former U.S. President Donald Trump will be arraigned Tuesday after his indictment in New York City, court officials said Friday, his formal surrender and arrest presenting the historic, shocking scene of a former U.S. commander in chief forced to stand before a judge.

N.S. doctor denies alleged negligence in case of woman who died after long ER wait

A doctor named in a lawsuit after a Nova Scotia woman died in hospital following a long wait to see a physician has denied allegations from the family that he failed in his duties.

Syphilis cases in babies skyrocket in Canada amid health-care failures

The numbers of babies born with syphilis in Canada are rising at a far faster rate than recorded in the United States or Europe, an increase public health experts said is driven by increased methamphetamine use and lack of access to the public health system for Indigenous people.

Ottawa gives final approval, with conditions, for Rogers' $26B purchase of Shaw

The largest telecommunications deal in Canadian history will go forward after Rogers Communications Inc.'s $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. received approval from Ottawa on Friday.

Montreal

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WATCH LIVE AT 4 P.M. | Deceased found in St. Lawrence River were trying to cross U.S. border: police

The six people whose bodies were recovered from the St. Lawrence River Thursday consisted of two families of Romanian and Indian origins who were likely trying to enter the U.S. illegally, police said Friday.
Hydro-Quebec: rates increase on Saturday, capped at 3%

Hydro-Québec annual indexation of its electricity rates will take effect this Saturday, capped at 3 per cent. The Crown corporation says that for residential customers, the monthly impact of the 3 per cent increase would be $2.28 for a five-and-a-half dwelling, $4.27 for a 111-square-metre home, $5.65 for a 158-square-metre home and $6.97 for a 207-square-metre home.
Quebec cracks down on Airbnb after deadly fire as some continue to evade rules

The Quebec government's crackdown on Airbnb has upended Montreal's short-term rental market, leading some to welcome the changes and others scurrying to evade the new rules.

London

Man injured while fleeing police on Highway 401, SIU investigating

The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating after a man was seriously injured while attempting to flee from OPP on Highway 401 Thursday afternoon.
'It gives us a bit of freedom': Wiarton, Ont. man celebrating $100K Encore win

A grandfather from Wiarton has 100,000 reasons to smile after winning $100,000 in a recent Lotto 6/49 draw.
Child exploitation charges laid after month-long investigation

A Kitchener man is facing 17 charges after a joint investigation by police in London, Toronto and Waterloo Region. The investigation started in February and police allege a suspect communicated online with people he believed to be teenaged girls.

Kitchener

Inquest jury rules Beau Baker’s death a suicide

The inquest jury found that Beau Baker, 20, died by suicide with the cause of death being a gunshot wound in the torso.
Police find 6 bodies, including 1 child, in St. Lawrence River

The bodies of six people, including one child, were found in the St. Lawrence River Thursday afternoon after an air search involving the Canadian Coast Guard, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police said.
'It's awesome': Officials pleased local man won Hagersville Lions Club ‘Catch the Ace’ jackpot

A moment months in the making came to an end in Hagersville, Ont. Thursday night as the long-running ‘Catch the Ace’ progressive weekly jackpot draw concluded.

Northern Ontario

Six arrested, 2.7 kilos cocaine seized in massive drug bust in Sudbury, GTA

Ontario's guns and gangs team says with the help of police in Sudbury and Durham, it has disrupted a large drug trafficking operation, seizing 2.7 kilograms of cocaine and arresting six.
Northern Ont. man receives lifetime hunting ban, fined $5,000 for grouse stash

A northern Ontario man has been banned from licenced hunting and fined $5,000 after pleading guilty to having more than six times the legal limit of grouse and obstructing conservation officers.
Buyer found for insolvent Springer Aerospace, would keep Sault Ste. Marie business operating

Pending court and debtor approval, a buyer has been found for Springer Aerospace in Sault Ste. Marie, which declared insolvency late last year.

Ottawa

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WATCH LIVE AT 4 P.M. | Deceased found in St. Lawrence River were trying to cross U.S. border: police

The six people whose bodies were recovered from the St. Lawrence River Thursday consisted of two families of Romanian and Indian origins who were likely trying to enter the U.S. illegally, police said Friday.
Ontario minimum wage to increase to $16.55 per hour on Oct. 1

Ontario's minimum wage is set to rise to $16.55 an hour on Oct. 1.
Fatal fire in Kingston, Ont.

Emergency crews responded to a fire in a home on Montreal Street in Kingston, Ont. at approximately 10:30 p.m. Thursday.

Windsor

Windsor police investigate 'targeted' shots fired on Seminole St

Windsor police are investigating after shots were fired in the city’s east end overnight.
Alleged alcohol thieves wanted after armed robbery at Tecumseh Road store

Windsor Police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects after an armed robbery at a grocery store on Tecumseh Road.
One person displaced after overnight fire in Walkerville area

An investigation is underway after an overnight house fire in Windsor. Crews were called to the scene in the 950 block of Pierre Avenue around 2 a.m.

Barrie

Orillia, Ont. subcontractor faces 21 charges in human trafficking investigation

Police arrested a Simcoe County man and charged him with 11 counts of human trafficking and 10 counts of material benefits in trafficking of persons.
Driver charged with impaired after rolling car: OPP

A 20-year-old man is charged with drunk driving after police say he rolled his vehicle in Caledon.
Woman and boy, 15, charged with drug trafficking in Orillia

Provincial police say officers found the 15-year-old boy with drugs and a large amount of cash.

Atlantic

'Nova Scotians' sense of safety was rocked': RCMP failures dominate inquiry's final report into 2020 mass shooting

A long list of failures by Nova Scotia RCMP leadership and policing systems dominate the final report into Nova Scotia's April 2020 mass shooting.
N.S. doctor denies alleged negligence in case of woman who died after long ER wait

A doctor named in a lawsuit after a Nova Scotia woman died in hospital following a long wait to see a physician has denied allegations from the family that he failed in his duties.
Trudeau in Moncton area Friday for three events

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in the Greater Moncton area Friday for three separate events.

Calgary

Fatal crash near High River, Alta. closes section of Highway 2A

Alberta RCMP are investigating a fatal crash on Highway 2A south of Calgary.
No ‘April Fools’ joke: Albertans to see carbon tax increase on April 1, higher rebates also expected

Calgarians can expect to pay more to fill up their car or heat their homes starting Saturday when the federal government’s carbon tax is set to increase national carbon prices.
Former Alberta cabinet minister cited by law society for alleged misconduct

A former Alberta cabinet minister has been cited by the province's law society for alleged professional misconduct.

Winnipeg

Zellers to open in Winnipeg next week

The wait is finally over for Winnipeggers who have been wanting to see Zellers make a return to the city.
'I don't feel right paying that money': Winnipeg man fighting phone bill exceeding $3,000

A Winnipeg parent is fighting to have his child's phone bill lowered after it was 10 times higher than normal.
Siloam Mission changing entry rules, removing sobriety requirement

A Winnipeg homeless shelter is making changes to its entry policy and removing its sobriety requirement.

Vancouver

Canucks forward Andrei Kuzmenko won't wear Pride warm-up jersey, coach says

Coach Rick Tocchet says Canucks forward Andrei Kuzmenko won't wear a themed warm-up jersey when Vancouver hosts its annual Pride night on Friday.
IHIT releases photos of suspects sought after murder of former doctor in West Vancouver

Homicide investigators have released photos of a pair of suspects believed to be connected to the fatal stabbing of a former doctor in West Vancouver earlier this month.
Heavy, late season snowfall coming for B.C.'s Coquihalla Highway: Environment Canada

Drivers on British Columbia's Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt are being warned to prepare for a heavy, late season snowfall through Saturday.

Edmonton

'People are coming from far and wide': Hundreds line up for Crumbl Cookie opening in Edmonton

When American cookie company Crumbl Cookie opened its first Canadian store in Edmonton on Friday, the lineup for the store stretched across the strip mall.
Former Alberta cabinet minister cited by law society for alleged misconduct

A former Alberta cabinet minister has been cited by the province's law society for alleged professional misconduct.
No gun found at Health Sciences/Jubilee LRT station despite initial report: police

A person reportedly carrying a gun was the reason LRT service on Edmonton's Capital and Metro lines stopped during Friday's morning commute.