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Canada's new anti-Islamophobia representative apologizes for comments about Quebecers

Canada's new special representative on combating Islamophobia says she is sorry that her words have hurt Quebecers.

Amira Elghawaby meets with Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet in his office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Former CBC journalist dies after random attack on Toronto street, new suspect photo released

A long-time CBC radio producer who was the victim of a random assault in Toronto last week has died, the public broadcaster confirms.

Candice Bergen, former interim Conservative leader, resigning from Parliament

Candice Bergen, the former interim leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, is resigning from Parliament.

Mexico zoo director killed, cooked 4 pygmy goats for party

The former director of a zoo in southern Mexico killed four of the zoo's pygmy goats and served them up at a Christmas-season party, authorities said.The former director of a zoo in southern Mexico killed four of the zoo's pygmy goats and served them up at a Christmas-season party, authorities said.

Republican-led panel targets U.S. COVID relief dollars for review

U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday began their promised aggressive oversight of the Biden administration, focusing on what watchdogs described as 'indications of widespread fraud' in federal coronavirus aid programs initiated under then-president Donald Trump.

$31-million lottery ticket sold in Cape Breton, largest win ever in the Maritimes

Atlantic Lottery says someone in Cape Breton has a record-breaking, multimillion-dollar winning lottery ticket.
Nova Scotia signs $365-million, 10-year contract for digital medical record system

The Nova Scotia government has entered into a $365-million, 10-year agreement with a health technology firm for the design and management of a digital medical record program first announced more than seven years ago.
Sudden deaths of man, woman in Saint John aren't considered criminal: police

Police say the sudden deaths of two people in Saint John, N.B., on Monday don’t appear to be criminal in nature.

Montreal

Canada's new anti-Islamophobia representative apologizes for comments about Quebecers

Canada's new special representative on combating Islamophobia says she is sorry that her words have hurt Quebecers.
Group says private school near Montreal ignored racism complaints

A private high school west of Montreal is promising to make changes, following allegations that administrators for years ignored complaints about racist bullying targeting two Black students.
Heart condition to blame for Montreal girl's death, not vaccines: coroner

Over a year after the death of a 15-year-old student at a Rosemont high school drew protestors who reportedly linked her death to the COVID-19 vaccine, a Quebec coroner has confirmed it was caused by a pre-existing condition.

Ottawa

Rideau Canal Skateway will not open for start of Winterlude, NCC says

While crews have resumed operations in an attempt to open the Rideau Canal Skateway for its 53rd season, an NCC spokesperson tells CTV News Ottawa the canal will not open in time for the first weekend of Winterlude on Friday.
Man suspended from driving since 1986 caught driving in Ottawa

Ottawa police say a man who hasn't been allowed to drive since Top Gun was in theatres was pulled over in Ottawa last week.
'This is a tight budget:' City of Ottawa tables draft spending plan

The city of Ottawa has tabled a belt-tightening draft budget amid increasing financial pressures.

Toronto

61-year-old man charged with attempted murder after baby seriously injured in Markham, Ont. hotel

York Regional Police have charged a family member of a two-month-old baby after the infant was found seriously injured in a Markham hotel on Tuesday.
Former CBC journalist dies after random attack on Toronto street, new suspect photo released

A long-time CBC radio producer who was the victim of a random assault in Toronto last week has died, the public broadcaster confirms.
Video shows car driving through Vaughan, Ont. mall during 'absolutely insane' break-in

Police have released a video of a driver who smashed a vehicle through the doors of Vaughan, Ont. mall early Wednesday before allegedly breaking into an electronics store.

Kitchener

Waterloo Region’s encampment court ruling sends 'very strong message' to cities across the province

A precedent-setting ruling on Kitchener's homeless encampment could have a lasting impact on cities across Ontario.
Once-in-a-lifetime chance to see rare comet Wednesday night

A once in a lifetime event will pass through the sky Wednesday night, as a comet known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be at its closest point to Earth.
Region of Waterloo announces warming centres amid cool February temperatures

As temperatures continue to drop following a mild January, the Region of Waterloo announced designated warming centres that will be open throughout February.

London

Former teacher found guilty of child porn charges remorseful at sentencing hearing

A former London elementary school teacher told the court how his life spiralled out of control before pleading guilty to child pornography charges.
Vehicle plows through storefront in northwest London

No injuries are reported after a vehicle plowed through the front of a building in London on Wednesday morning.
'Miracles do happen': Parents of toddler who fell into pool grateful to community

Gillian Burnett was almost finished her work day on Jan. 24 when she received a terrifying call about her young son. Waylon, 20-months-old, was found submerged in an outdoor pool at a home daycare near Petrolia, Ont.

Northern Ontario

Car, train collide in Sudbury, two people in hospital in stable condition

Two people are in Health Sciences North in stable condition following a collision Sunday in Sudbury between a train and a vehicle.
Alberta police believe 'Dances With Wolves' star may have abused local victims

Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service officials are encouraging any local victims to come forward following the arrest of actor Nathan Lee Chasing Horse in Las Vegas on sex assault charges.
'Immediately stop' wearing these sweaters and hoodies, Health Canada warns

Nearly 130,000 Helly Hansen sweaters and hoodies have been recalled in Canada due to flammability concerns.

Windsor

Head-on crash turns fatal in Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent police say a Windsor man has died after a head-on crash in Chatham-Kent.
Windsor senior defrauded $15K in grandparent scam

Windsor police are seeking to identify a suspect who allegedly defrauded an elderly victim out of $15,000 through the prevalent “grandparent scam.”
Attempted break-in suspect caught on camera

Windsor police have released surveillance footage of a suspect wanted for two attempted break-ins in the city’s east end.

Calgary

Alberta police believe 'Dances With Wolves' star may have abused local victims

Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service officials are encouraging any local victims to come forward following the arrest of actor Nathan Lee Chasing Horse in Las Vegas on sex assault charges.
Former Alta. premier Kenney joining Bennett Jones law firm as senior advisor

A second key player of Alberta's last government revealed their landing spot on Wednesday: former premier Jason Kenney is joining Bennett Jones' Calgary office.
9 Calgary restaurants named among the most romantic in Canada for 2023

Calgarians considering celebrating Valentine's Day with a meal at a local eatery have plenty to choose from, including nine named among the most romantic in Canada.

Saskatoon

Man accused in Saskatoon killing uses social media to 'terrorize' victim's family, mother says

A man accused of killing his girlfriend is sending harassing social media messages to her family over social media — even though he's in jail.
'I feel we are forgotten': Saskatoon long term care residents speak out about staff shortages

Residents of a Saskatoon care home are speaking out about staff shortages and broken equipment in their facility.
Saskatoon landlord expects family of man killed in apartment to clean up his blood

Thirty-seven-year-old Adam Willet was found dead in his apartment on 7th Street East in December, and his family says they are now on the hook for cleaning the suite.

Edmonton

Former Alta. premier Kenney joining Bennett Jones law firm as senior advisor

A second key player of Alberta's last government revealed their landing spot on Wednesday: former premier Jason Kenney is joining Bennett Jones' Calgary office.
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's former top doctor, hired by B.C. public health service

Alberta's former chief medical officer of health has landed a new role in British Columbia. Dr. Deena Hinshaw was named a deputy provincial health officer for B.C. on Wednesday.
Bell pulled out of Alberta church by thieves using vehicles: police

Police are investigating after the bell was stolen from St. Mary's Church in Holden, Alta., causing significant damage to the building.

Vancouver

B.C. leads Canada in race to protect citizen’s personal information from cybersecurity threats

A dozen Canadian ministers quietly met in Vancouver last week to brainstorm better online protections for the private information of citizens.
EV battery catches fire after being 'ejected' during crash in Richmond

The battery of an electric vehicle "ejected and combusted" after a crash in Richmond Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
B.C. drug users say 'fight continues' during decriminalization, repeat call for safe supply

Members of an advocacy group for drug users have gathered to celebrate the start of decriminalization in British Columbia and discuss how they will "fight back" against any efforts to seize illicit substances that meet the 2.5-gram threshold allowed under the first such policy in Canada.