Smoking materials blamed for fire in Barrie's north end

Barrie's fire department was called to a garage fire Fri., March 24, 2023. (Courtesy: Michael Chorney/At the Scene Photography)

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Trudeau government proclaims annual day against gun violence

The federal government is proclaiming a National Day Against Gun Violence, to be held annually on the first Friday of June. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and representatives of the Toronto Raptors basketball team are set to discuss the plans today at an event in Toronto.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino (centre) and Minister of Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair arrive to hold a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

'I heard a cracking noise': 16 children, 1 adult injured in platform collapse at Winnipeg's Fort Gibraltar

Seventeen people – most of whom are young students – were hospitalized after a falling from a height during a field trip at Winnipeg's Fort Gibraltar. However, many of the children are now being discharged and sent home, according to an update from the hospital.

Special rapporteur Johnston rejects call to 'step aside' after majority of MPs vote for him to resign

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's efforts to assure Canadians that his government is adequately addressing the threat of foreign interference took a hit on Wednesday, when the majority of MPs in the House of Commons voted for special rapporteur David Johnston to 'step aside,' a call Johnston quickly rejected.

Latest Russian missile bombardment of Kyiv kills at least 3, including a child

The latest pre-dawn Russian missile attack on Kyiv killed at least three people Thursday, including a 9-year-old child and her mother, Ukrainian officials said.

After sailing though House on bipartisan vote, Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal now goes to Senate

Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending the deal that U.S. President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated to the Senate for swift passage in a matter of days, before a fast-approaching deadline.

Jordan's royal wedding day gets underway with surprise arrival of Britain's William and Kate

Jordan's highly anticipated royal wedding day got underway on Thursday with the surprise announcement that Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate had arrived to witness the nuptials of Crown Prince Hussein and his Saudi Arabian bride.

Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape, 'That '70s Show' actor faces 30 years to life

'That '70s Show' star Danny Masterson was led out in handcuffs from a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday and could get 30 years to life in prison after a jury found him guilty on two of three counts of rape at his second trial, in which the Church of Scientology played a central role.

Fire danger high in the Maritimes, record heat in Thursday's forecast

While firefighters were hoping for a break in the dry, windy weather, CTV meteorologist Kalin Mitchell says fire danger remains high over the next 24 hours.
Air quality statements in place for Nova Scotia as wildfires burn

Air quality statements have been issued by Environment Canada for Nova Scotia as wildfires continue burning in the province.
N.S. premier asks for urgent help from federal government as wildfires continue to burn out of control

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is asking for urgent help as wildfires continue to burn out of control in his province.

Montreal

'It doesn't feel human': Six Quebecers file legal challenge against Bill 96

One year less a day after Quebec's Bill 96 came into force, a new legal challenge was filed Wednesday at the Montreal courthouse on behalf of six people.
8 suspicious car fires in 2 locations overnight: Montreal police

Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating back-to-back sets of suspicious car fires early Thursday morning. The first incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. in the Lachine borough, where four vehicles burned in a commercial parking lot. Less than an hour later, officers responded to a similar event in the Saint-Laurent borough, where another four vehicles burned.
Altercation in Montreal's west end leaves man, 50, in critical condition

A 50-year-old man is in critical condition early Thursday morning after he was beaten in Montreal's west end a few hours earlier.

Ottawa

NEW THIS MORNING
NEW THIS MORNING | 4 things to watch out for in extreme heat

With the forecast predicting the hottest day of the year so far, the risk of heat-related illnesses is high. After a long winter, it's natural to want to get outside and enjoy hot, sunny weather, but there are ways to do so safely.
Ottawa man facing charges in double homicide of Mississauga teens in Pembroke, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police have arrested a 21-year-old man from Ottawa in connection with the shooting deaths of two teens from Mississauga in Pembroke, Ont. A third teenager, also from Mississauga, was injured.
Crown seeks significant sentence for OPP officer convicted of sexual assault

At a sentencing hearing in Brockville Wednesday, the Crown argued an 'exemplary sentence' was warranted for the OPP officer convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman and videotaping it.

Toronto

Most of Ontario will see two straight days of extreme heat

Much of Ontario will be experiencing a multi-day heat event starting on Thursday.
Toronto multiplex policy aimed at boosting housing welcomed by observers

A new policy allowing single family homes to be converted into low-rise multiplexes in Toronto is being hailed by observers as a welcome move, although experts warn it won't make housing more affordable in Canada's most populous city right away.
Engaged couple shot dead days before moving out of house near Hamilton

An engaged couple was shot dead while fleeing their landlord near Hamilton just days before they were scheduled to move out of their apartment.

Kitchener

BREAKING
BREAKING | Fire rips through four townhomes in Kitchener

Seven fire trucks, including an aerial truck, were on scene at a fire on Green Valley Drive in Kitchener on Wednesday afternoon after a fire impacted multiple townhomes.
PHOTO GALLERY
PHOTO GALLERY | Crash takes out part of pedestrian overpass in downtown Kitchener

Police closed a section of Charles Street in downtown Kitchener Wednesday where it appears a garbage truck took out part of an overhead pedestrian bridge.
'Thank God my kids were not outside': Driver charged after car crashes through 3 Kitchener, Ont. backyards

A 72-year-old from Kitchener has been charged with careless driving after a vehicle careened off Highland Road West and smashed through the backyards of three homes on Ralgreen Crescent on Tuesday afternoon.

London

Fire ban implemented in Bruce County

Fire chiefs across Bruce County have collectively declared a fire ban on all open-air burning, with the exception of campfires for cooking and warmth.
Western University to install 74 new EV charging stations

It’ll soon be easier to charge your electric vehicle at Western University.
Lewis and Cuddy call for moratorium on 'renovictions' as pressure mounts on tenants of Webster Street apartments

The plight of tenants at the Webster Street apartments in northeast London, Ont. has reached the attention of Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Northern Ontario

3 girls now charged in assault, kidnapping investigation in Huntsville

Huntsville OPP has charged a third girl in connection to an alleged assault captured on video at a local high school and shared on social media earlier this month.
Northern Ont. town on the brink of evacuation as out-of-control wildfire grows

Forest fires in northern Ontario are on the rise, with the largest in the region shutting down a critical highway for the people of Hornepayne for a bit and bringing the community to the brink of evacuation.
'Mortifying': Toronto woman says restaurant shamed her for ordering too much food

A Toronto woman says she was shamed for the size of her order at a sushi restaurant north of the city in a scathing review posted to social media that’s been viewed more than 1.4 million times.

Windsor

'Don’t take your foot off the gas': Windsor mayor says Stellantis deal isn’t done until it’s done

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says reports a deal has been reached to secure the NextStar Energy EV battery plant in the city has him “cautiously optimistic that we’re tracking closer to a solution” — but says don’t get comfortable until it’s confirmed.
Canada closing in on deal to get Stellantis battery plant back on track: Champagne

A deal to save a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor is inching closer, Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday.
Pilot project capturing downtown Windsor activity

There are a lot of cameras in the downtown area with Windsor police having leaned on many for footage to assist their investigations.

Calgary

'An obscene amount': Anger grows over residential parking fees

Calgarians facing a massive increase in cost just to park in their own neighbourhoods are voicing their concerns.
Premier Danielle Smith tasked with choosing new cabinet after losing several senior MLAs

Danielle Smith is now facing her first big test as Alberta's returning premier — picking a new cabinet after losing several senior MLAs.
Calgary council considers bylaw changes to discourage catalytic converter theft

The City of Calgary is considering changes to its business licence bylaw in the effort to reduce catalytic converter theft.

Saskatoon

“It happened so rapidly”, a victim of a daylight stabbing in Saskatoon speaks out

“It happened so rapidly”, one of the victims of daylight stabbing in Saskatoon speaks
Warman RCMP debunk abduction report, say no child luring occurred

According to RCMP, there was no attempt to lure a child in Warman Monday afternoon.
Saskatoon city councillor calls for safety audit at site where cyclist died

City councillor Cynthia Block is calling for a road safety audit at the site of a fatal crash on College Drive last week.

Edmonton

Smith urged to work with elected Edmontonians after promising 'council' of defeated UCP candidates

Alberta's re-elected premier says she plans to form a "council" of UCP candidates who lost in Monday's election to advise her on Edmonton issues, something her opponent made fun of Wednesday.
'It was panic, chaos': Hundreds of northern Alberta residents flee growing wildfire

The wildfire, believed to have been caused by lightning, grew from 300 hectares on Sunday to 8,600 by Wednesday afternoon.
Landspout spotted near Stettler, Alberta

A landspout touched down near Stettler on Wednesday afternoon.

Vancouver

Emergency Operations Centre activated at Surrey Memorial Hospital

In response to a barrage of questions about Surrey’s beleaguered hospital, B.C.’s minister of health told reporters that an Emergency Operations Centre was activated at the site on Wednesday afternoon.
Vancouver cupcake thief apologizes, offers to pay for damages from bizarre bakery break-in

The man who broke into a Dunbar bakery by kicking in a glass door Friday morning has apologized to the owner and offered to pay for damages.
Car crushed by dump truck in Langley

Police are on the scene of a serious crash in Langley.

Smoking materials blamed for fire in Barrie's north end

Smoking materials blamed for fire in Barrie's north end

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NEW THIS MORNING | 4 things to watch out for in extreme heat

BREAKING | Fire rips through four townhomes in Kitchener

PHOTO GALLERY | Crash takes out part of pedestrian overpass in downtown Kitchener