Two men charged after allegedly impersonating police, conducting traffic stops in Scarborough

Donivan Comeau, 22 (left) and Dylan Sherief, 29 are wanted for impersonating police officers and conducting traffic stops. (Toronto Police Service)

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Police inaction moves to centre of Uvalde shooting probe

The actions -- or more notably, the inaction -- of a school district police chief and other law enforcement officers has become the centre of the investigation into this week's shocking school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Twenty-one crosses and flags stand next to Main Street as a memorial for the victims killed earlier in the week during an elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Friday, May 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)

Putin warns against continued arming of Ukraine; Kremlin claims another city captured

As Russia asserted progress in its goal of seizing the entirety of contested eastern Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin tried Saturday to shake European resolve to punish his country with sanctions and to keep supplying weapons that have supported Ukraine's defence.

Three things most likely to be legally challenged in Bill 96

Is it unconstitutional to make someone pay to get a legal document translated into French? One of Montreal's top lawyers thinks so, and pointed out two other things from Bill 96 that he thinks the courts would most easily find fault with.
Some Quebecers eligible for financial help after storm leaves thousands without power

Quebec announced special financial assistance to cover food losses suffered by those using social assistance programs following power outages.
Montreal students deck out skateboards for less fortunate children around the world

Around 2,500 boards are being decorated by Montreal-area students right now, as Skateboards for Hope delivers decks around the world.

London

Country music stars headline Woodstock Truck Show for Special Olympics Saturday

Special Olympian Chris Klein-Geltink knows exactly which truck he wants to be rewarded at the Woodstock Truck Show.
Hundreds in Southwestern Ontario walk to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society

Tony Paul had a hard time putting words together when speaking about his late wife Susan.
Community events planned to honour Afzaal family one year after attack

As the one year anniversary of the attack that killed four members of the Afzaal family approaches, members of the community along with the City of London have planned a number of commemorative events in the hopes of “continuing the healing.”

Kitchener

'Whopping, happy-go-lucky, New Orleans-style party': Celebrating the life of Nancy Pauli

The Kitchener Waterloo Dixieland Jazz Club held a rumpus New Orleans-style wake on Saturday, in remembrance of its long-time director Nancy Pauli. Pauli passed away in February at the age of 81.
Demonstrators gather outside Doug Ford’s rally in Kitchener

As Ford made his pitch to voters inside, outside, demonstrators weathered rain and thunder to speak out against his leadership.
Cambridge man arrested after firing pellet gun at police, slashing tires

Waterloo regional police have arrested a 63-year-old Cambridge man who slashed someone’s tires before shooting a pellet gun at officers and barricading himself inside an apartment.

Northern Ontario

Support for Sudbury Defeat Depression event exceeds expectations

The Sudbury Defeat Depression Walk/Run returned to Bell Park on Saturday, as the COVID-19 pandemic eases and normal events resume.
Dozens of dogs and cats microchipped at Barkfest in North Bay

A long line of cars wrapped around the Humane Society's parking lot in North Bay Saturday morning as dozens of cats and dogs got microchipped.
Glencore to pay billion-dollar fine for corruption, bribery of foreign officials

Glencore International has pled guilty and agreed to pay US$1.186 billion in fines and penalties for corrupt practices in dealing with foreign governments.

Ottawa

Hydro Ottawa says goal is to restore power to all customers by the end of the weekend

Hydro Ottawa says the goal is to restore power to "the bulk" of homes and businesses by the end of the weekend as crews enter "the last phase" of restoration efforts.
Gatineau police investigating stabbing death of 22-year-old man in Aylmer

A 22-year-old Gatineau man died in hospital after being stabbed outside an establishment in Aylmer on Saturday morning.
Remote parts of rural eastern Ontario could wait weeks for power restoration

A Hydro One spokesperson says some people living in remote parts of rural eastern Ontario could be waiting weeks to have power restored after last Saturday’s devastating and deadly storm.

Windsor

Hiatus over for Windsor Optimist youth band

A two-year hiatus is now over for the Windsor Optimist Youth Band. The group was reunited Saturday during an open recruitment and alumni day celebration.
Windsor Regional Hospital to postpone non-emergency imaging scans due to dye shortage

Windsor Regional Hospital is postponing a number of non-emergency diagnostic imaging scans due to an international shortage of contrast dye.
OPP Marine Unit receives important donation

A vital piece of equipment is now on the biggest OPP vessel in our area. Patrick Armstrong, co-founder of the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund, donated a defibrillator to the OPP Marine Unit.

Barrie

Boaters asked to avoid Freddy Channel due to police investigation

Provincial police are requesting that boaters avoid a waterway near the Honey Harbour area due to an 'ongoing incident.'
Barrie PSW reflects on his battle with COVID-19

A former PSW at a Roberta Place in Barrie is reflecting on his battle with COVID-19 one year later.
Missing Springwater senior found deceased

Provincial police say an 87-year old man from Springwater Township reported missing earlier this week has been found deceased.

Atlantic

Rough road to recovery for N.B. duty-free shop – still holding out hope border traffic will increase

A N.B. duty-free shop owner at the U.S.-Canada border says high fuel costs and lingering requirements at the border are hurting business.
How two N.S. Crown attorneys are fighting human trafficking in the province

Two special prosecutors tasked with taking on Nova Scotia's human trafficking cases are sharing some insight into what's currently happening in the province's courts.
Hidden gems and buried treasures at the Moncton Record Expo

Vinyl lovers packed a community centre in Riverview, N.B., Saturday in search of a hidden gem or the missing piece to their collection at the bi-annual Moncton Record Expo.

Calgary

Calgary Stampeders fans excited for first pre-season kickoff in 3 years

Fans of the Calgary Stampeders are breathing a sigh of relief and looking forward to watching pre-season football at McMahon Stadium on Saturday for the first time since 2019.
Back on the track: Calgary high school athletes compete in city championships for first time since pandemic

More than 600 athletes from 29 schools competed Saturday in the first Calgary high school city championship competition since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
'A new beginning': Calgary family in need helped by local charity

A group of volunteers spent their Saturday morning outfitting a Calgary home with new appliances, furniture and food for a family in need.

Winnipeg

Vacant Winnipeg building deemed a complete loss after early morning fire

A building located on Mayfair Avenue is being declared a complete loss after a fire broke out Saturday morning.
What Canada’s average home price will get you in Manitoba

In Manitoba, the average home price in April 2022 was around $372,000, which is up from April 2021, when the average price was around $328,000, according to Manitoba Real Estate Association.
Demolition starts on fire damaged Kirkwood Block building

It’s been nearly four months since the historic Kirkwood Block caught fire and was left in ruins, but it is now starting to be taken down.

Vancouver

Volunteers stepping up amid spike in Vancouver property crimes

Volunteers in Vancouver are stepping their efforts as the city continues to see a rise in property crimes.
Park board looking at how to 'reduce private vehicle traffic' in Stanley Park

Amid ongoing controversy over a temporary bike lane and after a long weekend that saw drivers frustrated -- the Vancouver Park Board is asking for feedback on how to decrease private vehicle traffic in Stanley Park.
Tentative agreement reached to end Sea to Sky transit strike

The months-long transit strike in B.C.'s Sea to Sky region may be coming to an end, after representatives from the union and the employer signed a tentative agreement Friday.

Edmonton

'We just want to be a vibrant community': Rally calls for lasting security in Edmonton's Chinatown

An emotional rally outside City Hall Saturday afternoon called for more permanent solutions to help keep Edmonton's Chinatown a vibrant community.
Oilers preparing for Colorado Avalanche in NHL Western final

The Edmonton Oilers have made it through two rounds of the NHL playoffs, but they've used two Game 1 mulligans along the way.
'They really foster community support': New café with a focus on supporting local

Felice Café has been open for just one month and local vendors are already seeing a boost in business because of it.