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Hockey Canada lacks transparency, needs new leadership: sport minister

Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge is once again calling for change in Hockey Canada's leadership in the wake of new allegations against the troubled sporting body.

Pascale St-Onge rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, June 20, 2022. The sport minister is once again calling for change in Hockey Canada's leadership in the wake of new allegations against the troubled sporting body. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle

Ukraine claws back more territory Russia is trying to absorb

Ukrainian troops pushed forward Monday with their offensive that has embarrassed Moscow, with Kyiv officials and foreign observers hinting at new gains in the strategic southern region of Kherson that the Kremlin wants to annex.

Justin Trudeau bungee jumping video shows prime minister taking a plunge

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a plunge this weekend when he decided to throw caution to the wind and go bungee jumping just outside of the Ottawa area on Sunday.

RCMP seeing 'significant increase' in fraudulent activity in Canada since 2020

Citing a 'significant increase' in fraudulent activity in Canada in the last two years— the majority of which in the last year has been happening online—the RCMP is calling on Canadians to be aware of scammers' tactics.

Cheating scandal at Ohio tournament rocks competitive fishing world

The would-be winners of almost $29,000 at a U.S. fishing tournament were disqualified on Friday, after it was discovered their fish were stuffed with lead weights and fish fillets.

MPs debate second reading of dental care, targeted inflation relief

Federal Conservatives say the Liberal dental-care and rental-housing relief legislation will only add to inflation without providing relief from the rising cost of living.

The big day is here: Quebecers head to the polls

Quebecers are casting their votes Monday after a five-week election campaign. Incumbent premier Francois Legault's CAQ party has held a comfortable lead since the campaign began, but the battle for second has been tight between the four main opposition parties: Liberals, Quebec solidaire, Parti Quebecois and Conservative Party of Quebec.

The Oath Keepers' U.S. Capitol riot trial, explained

A trial that started this week in Washington, D.C., is the biggest test yet in the U.S. Justice Department's efforts to hold accountable those responsible for the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. On trial is extremist leader Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers extremist group, and four associates.

'The time is now': Doctors ask Canadians how to reform primary care

A family doctor and other researchers are asking Canadians to share their experiences with the country's primary health-care system and what they want from it, as a way to help guide future reform.

Atlantic

Nine days after Fiona, P.E.I. residents without power alarmed at pace of response

Residents of Prince Edward Island said Monday they're growing exhausted, anxious and cold as thousands remained without power nine days after post-tropical storm Fiona swept through the region.
More than 20,000 Nova Scotians still in the dark 10 days after Fiona, most schools reopen

More than 20,000 Nova Scotians are still without power as restoration efforts continue 10 days after post-tropical storm Fiona.
Thousands still in the dark as most P.E.I. schools reopen 10 days after Fiona

Many Islanders are back to school or work 10 days after post-tropical storm Fiona hit Prince Edward Island on Sept. 23, but thousands of Maritime Electric customers still do not have power.

Montreal

The big day is here: Quebecers head to the polls

Quebecers are casting their votes Monday after a five-week election campaign. Incumbent premier Francois Legault's CAQ party has held a comfortable lead since the campaign began, but the battle for second has been tight between the four main opposition parties: Liberals, Quebec solidaire, Parti Quebecois and Conservative Party of Quebec.
Poll worker blocks Quebec solidaire leader's photo op on voting day

The photo op for Quebec solidaire co-spokesperson Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois at his voting station did not go as plan when an election worker blocked his photographers from getting a pic of him casting his ballot.
Woman in her 70s struck by pick-up truck in southwest Montreal; in critical condition

A woman in her 70s is in critical condition Monday after she was struck by a pick-up truck in Montreal's Ville-Emard neighbourhood.

Ottawa

Ottawa police lay hate-motivated charges following attack near Gloucester High School

Ottawa police say six young people are facing charges following an attack last month near a local high school, video of which was widely shared on social media.
Ontario education workers vote 96.5 per cent in favour of strike

Ontario education workers such as custodians, early childhood educators and school administration staff have voted 96.5 per cent in favour of a strike, the Canadian Union of Public Employees announced Monday.
Farm Boy fined $90,000 following workplace injury at Orleans warehouse

An Ontario judge has fined the Farm Boy grocery chain $90,000 following a workplace accident last year.

Toronto

This is what happens next after Ontario education workers vote to strike

Ontario education workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike if negotiations with the province continue to stall but many parents and school staff may be wondering what comes next.
Toronto man was abducted before his remains were found in a hockey bag floating in a pond, police say

A Toronto man whose remains were found floating in an Uxbridge, Ont. pond last spring was abducted from Toronto before he was murdered and his body was put in a hockey bag, police say.
Evacuated residents cleared to return home after massive fire in Belleville, Ont.

Residents who were forced to evacuate after a massive fire sent smoke pluming into the sky high above Belleville, Ont. Sunday night have been cleared to return home, officials say.

Kitchener

Province offering $50K reward for information on missing Hagersville, Ont. woman, foul play suspected

Nearly 18 months after Amber Ellis, 33, went missing, the Government of Ontario said it will be offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance.
Victim identified in fatal motorcycle crash in Wellington County

Police have identified the victim who died following a crash involving a motorcycle and two other vehicles just outside Guelph on Friday.
Waterloo region COVID-19: Hospitalizations at lowest level in 3 months

The number of people with COVID-19 in Waterloo region hospitals has fallen to its lowest level in three months.

London

Police investigating 'disturbance' at Oneida Nation of the Thames

A 45-year-old person of no fixed address has been charged in relation to an incident involving “edged weapons” at Oneida Nation of the Thames.
Ontario education workers vote 96.5 per cent in favour of strike

Ontario education workers such as custodians, early childhood educators and school administration staff have voted 96.5 per cent in favour of a strike, the Canadian Union of Public Employees announced Monday.
Faculty at Western University overwhelmingly approve strike mandate

Members of the faculty association at Western University are ratcheting up the pressure on contract talks later this week. “We are pleased to report that 91 per cent of ballots cast were YES votes, in support of the UWOFA Board of Directors authorizing strike action if necessary,” reads a statement.

Northern Ontario

Dramatic moments as knife-wielding suspect tries to get into Sudbury restaurant

Greater Sudbury Police have a suspect in custody following an incident Monday morning at a Tim Horton's in the city's West End.
Sudbury police seek witness to fatal Barrydowne collision Sept. 13

Greater Sudbury Police are hoping to find the person who was almost another victim of a fatal collision Sept. 13 at the corner of Barrydowne Road and Lasalle Boulevard.
Suspected impaired driver in Elliot Lake found walking with a child along the highway

A 33-year-old suspect from Serpent River is facing numerous charges following an incident Sunday morning north of Elliot Lake.

Windsor

Windsor-Detroit tunnel bus to resume service on Nov. 20

Good news for cross-border travellers looking for a ride between Windsor and Detroit.
House fire on California Avenue deemed suspicious

Windsor police arson investigators are looking for information after a “suspicious” fire on California Avenue.
Fentanyl seized by U.S. Border Patrol in Detroit

U.S. Border Patrol agents seized two and a half pounds of fentanyl at a Detroit cargo shipping facility.

Calgary

Alleged Calgary drug dealer faces 32 new charges, arrested on 39 warrants

A 30-year-old Calgary man wanted on dozens of outstanding warrants has been arrested and now faces an additional 32 charges, following an investigation spurred by tips from the public.
Calgary home sales in September down nearly 12 per cent from year ago mark

The Calgary Real Estate Board says home sales in the city for September were down nearly 12 per cent compared with the same month last year.
Countdown begins: New Alberta UCP leader, premier to be decided in 3 days

Alberta is three days away from learning who its next premier is.

Saskatoon

While levels remain high, Saskatoon COVID-19 wastewater tests show decline

Although levels remain high, the team of researchers monitoring Saskatoon's wastewater supply has measured a drop in signs of COVID-19.
With positive identification of human remains still pending, family of missing Saskatoon woman thanks search team

The family of Megan Gallagher said Monday morning marked their 43rd trip to court since she was reported missing in September 2020. It was the first such court appearance since human remains were found during a search for the missing 30-year-old woman.
Ringo Starr cancels Saskatoon show after COVID-19 diagnosis

Ringo Starr and his All Starr band have cancelled the Wednesday show at SaskTel Centre after Starr contracted COVID-19.

Edmonton

Truck crashes through convenience store window

Police were called to a convenience store in northeast Edmonton after a crash in the parking lot. At least two vehicles were involved, photos from the scene show.
How this local senior became a brand ambassador for a doughnut shop

An Edmonton woman has been appointed a very modern title at her favourite doughnut shop for what is a well-established business strategy.
Countdown begins: New Alberta UCP leader, premier to be decided in 3 days

Alberta is three days away from learning who its next premier is.

Vancouver

Wildfire crews warn civilian drone flown over out-of-control blaze in B.C. park was 'strictly prohibited'

An out-of-control wildfire burning in a Metro Vancouver regional park led to a warning from crews that members of the public – including drone operators – should stay away.
Bystanders hailed as 'heroes' by police for intervening in assault on Vancouver woman

A man who allegedly followed a woman into the lobby of her Vancouver apartment building and attacked her was arrested after bystanders intervened and "tackled him to the ground," according to police.
B.C. now offering second doses of monkeypox vaccine

People in B.C. who received the monkeypox vaccine are now being offered appointments for a second shot.