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China has reasons to keep cool after U.S. downs suspected spy balloon

China may respond to the U.S. shooting down its suspected spy balloon after warning of 'serious repercussions,' but analysts say any move will likely be finely calibrated to keep from worsening ties that both sides have been seeking to repair.

A person walks near the Springmaid Pier on Feb. 4, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Earlier in the day, a Chinese balloon was shot down in the area. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

New study highlights increasing prevalence of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys, young men

Canadian researchers are drawing attention to the increasing prevalence of 'a pathological pursuit of muscularity' among Canadian boys and young men, with a new study that found one in four were at risk of developing what's known as muscle dysmorphia.

Former Israeli PM: Putin promised not to kill Zelenskyy

A former Israeli prime minister who served briefly as a mediator at the start of Russia's war with Ukraine says he drew a promise from the Russian president not to kill his Ukrainian counterpart.

Canada sends military aircraft into Haiti's skies as gang violence escalates

Canada has sent one of its military planes to Haiti to help the country cope with escalating violence.

U.S. downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China

The U.S. military on Saturday shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America. China insisted the flyover was an accident involving a civilian aircraft and threatened repercussions.

SIU investigating death of Barrie man

The province's Special Investigations Unit is investigating the death of a 35-year-old man in Barrie Saturday afternoon.
Marit Stiles officially confirmed as Ontario NDP leader by majority vote

Marit Stiles officially became the new leader of the Ontario NDP on Saturday after a majority of party members voted in favour of the lone candidate.
Whiteouts close Highway 400 from Cookstown to Barrie

As the region continues to be blasted by heavy winter weather, there are several road closures to report.

Toronto

Fatal hit-and-run on the Danforth now considered a homicide

Toronto police are now saying that a fatal hit-and-run on the Danforth is being treated as a homicide.
Calls grow to declare Toronto homelessness a public health crisis after extreme cold

Councillors in Toronto are set to consider keeping warming centres open 24-7 for the rest of the winter amid growing calls for homelessness to be declared a public health crisis in the city.
Historic trees at Toronto's Osgoode Hall spared until Feb. 10 following interim injunction

The historic trees on the chopping block at Osgoode Hall in downtown Toronto will live to see another day.

Ottawa

Ottawa chef wins Canadian Culinary Championship

Briana Kim, of Ottawa's Alice Restaurant, won the 2023 Canadian Culinary Championship, held this weekend in Ottawa. She was the winner of the Great Kitchen Party Ottawa last September, which qualified her for the national competition.
No source found for 'overwhelming paint-like smell' that prompted hazmat call

The Ottawa Fire Services hazardous materials team has left an apartment building on St. Laurent Boulevard after residents reported an "overwhelming paint-like" smell.
Driver facing careless driving, drug possession charges after Hwy. 416 crash, OPP says

Emergency crews responded to the single-vehicle rollover on Highway 416 during the snowstorm Sunday morning.

Kitchener

Woolwich man arrested for alleged death threats to local MP

Waterloo regional police have arrested a Woolwich man after death threats were allegedly made to a local Member of Parliament online.
Kitchener man recounts car theft while cleaning out vehicle

Waterloo regional police are investigating a car theft they say happened while the owner was vacuuming out their vehicle.
Airlift needed after serious crash in North Perth

One person has been airlifted from a serious crash in North Perth.

London

COVID-19 outbreak at Seaforth Community Hospital declared over

The inpatient unit at Seaforth Community Hospital has reopened to admissions and transfers following a COVID-19 outbreak on the unit.
Londoners celebrate Black History Month with opening ceremony

The opening celebration of Black History Month was held at the Museum London on Saturday afternoon.
Three-vehicle crash sends two children to hospital with serious injuries

Two children have been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a three-vehicle crash Saturday morning.

Windsor

Windsor police seek suspects in armed home invasion

Two men wearing masks allegedly forced their way into an east Windsor home Saturday night with a gun in hand demanding money.
Windsor man living without heat inside downtown apartment unit for nearly one year

A Windsor, Ont., man is pursuing legal action to try and recover hydro costs he incurred due to his apartment unit being left without heat for nearly a full year.
Windsor fighter aims to inspire during his quest for gold

'I'm really excited to get in there tonight and prove myself,' says Jayden Trudell who is in Brampton trying to become a national boxing champion.

Montreal

Extreme cold temperatures across Quebec, East Coast expected to linger until Sunday

Residents from Quebec to Newfoundland and Labrador are waking up this morning to more extreme cold weather. Emergency officials warned people to seek shelter and monitor for frostbite if they had to be outside overnight, as the temperature across much of Eastern Canada was expected to feel like -40 C to -50 C with the wind chill.
Hailed as green energy source, northern Quebec lithium project divides Cree

The fragile Cree ecosystems in Nemaska are home to a multitude of threatened species that will soon have to deal with new visitors: starting in 2025, approximately 15 heavy trucks a day will roar through these ancestral hunting grounds carrying the thousands of tonnes of ore that Nemaska Lithium plans to mine.
Here's who's up for Grammys from Quebec at the 65th annual awards show

Quebecers or projects based in the province are up for multiple Grammys at tonight's award ceremony.

Atlantic

Eastern Canada cold snap ends, but thousands in N.S. and N.B. still without power

Cold weather alerts that blanketed eastern Canada for the past two days have largely lifted, but some Nova Scotians and New Brunswickers remain without power due to outages caused by the frigid temperatures and high winds.
Nova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team investigating death of N.B. man: RCMP

New Brunswick RCMP has requested the Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) conduct an inquiry after a man died during a police response Saturday.
Frigid temperatures cause burst pipes, vehicle collisions, and power outages across Maritimes

Extreme cold warnings were in effect for the Maritimes Saturday, with feel-like temperatures hitting between -40C and -50C.

Winnipeg

'Everybody's out here enjoying winter': Snoball carnival celebrates 20 years in West Broadway

West Broadway residents celebrated the 20th anniversary of a beloved winter festival this weekend.
Three arrested after downtown stabbing: Police

A 57-year-old man is recovering in hospital after a stabbing in downtown Winnipeg Friday night.
'We need to do better': Survey finds cancer patient care remains inconsistent across Canada

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is calling on the federal government to do more for cancer patients, as the system continues to struggle nearly three years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Calgary

Western Canada’s most talented cheerleaders compete at Imagine Championships in Calgary

More than 1,500 athletes got louder than ever this weekend, showcasing their best handsprings, aerials, and choreography at the 2023 Imagine Cheer and Dance Championships in Calgary.
Oil Kings kick off 5 game road trip with 5-1 win at Calgary

The Oil Kings took provincial bragging rights Saturday, defeating the Calgary Hitmen 5-1 at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan martial ruler in 9/11 wars, dies

Gen. Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a bloodless coup and later led a reluctant Pakistan into aiding the U.S. war in Afghanistan against the Taliban, has died, officials said Sunday. He was 79.

Edmonton

Woman stabbed in confrontation at grocery store

RCMP are investigating after a woman was stabbed in a Red Deer grocery store on Friday.
'I was begging the man to help': Off-leash dog attacks German shepherd in northeast Edmonton

A dog required emergency surgery after what its owner described as a vicious attack Friday evening in northeast Edmonton.
Ukraine defence minister expects help from Western warplanes

Ukraine's defence minister expressed confidence Sunday that Western allies would agree to the country's latest weapons request -- warplanes to fight off Russian forces that invaded nearly a year ago.

Vancouver

Salt marsh restoration underway in Boundary Bay

For the last week, a national conservation organization has been working to restore the tidal marsh in Delta's Boundary Bay.
'He was a special guy': Musqueam First Nation holds celebration of life for Gino Odjick

Hundreds gathered at the Musqueam Cultural Centre Saturday to honour the life of former Vancouver Canuck Gino Odjick.
Wanted Victoria man arrested in U.S. after Coast Guard rescue, bizarre fish incident at 'Goonies' house

A man wanted in Victoria, B.C., is now in custody in the U.S. after a bizarre series of events, including a dramatic ocean rescue by the Coast Guard and the placing of a dead fish at the house made famous by the 1985 film "The Goonies."