Drug bust near Espanola nets $66K in suspected cocaine, crystal meth

In a Jan.22 tweet from the OPP North East Region account, officials confirmed police have seized what is suspected to be cocaine and methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $66,000 after executing a search warrant in Baldwin Township. (Twitter)

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Man fatally shot by police near Toronto elementary school after reportedly walking streets with rifle

One man is dead after being shot by police near a Toronto elementary school on Thursday afternoon. The incident sent hundreds of students into lockdown.

A man is dead after a shooting near a Toronto elementary school on Thursday. (CTV News Toronto)

Police: Texas gunman was inside the school for over an hour

The gunman who massacred 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school was inside for more than an hour before he was killed in a shootout, law enforcement authorities said Thursday amid mounting public anger and scrutiny over their response to the rampage.

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UPDATED | Monkeypox cases up to 26; first case detected in Ontario: PHAC

There are now 26 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Canada, according to an update from the Public Health Agency of Canada, and the virus has been detected in a new province, with one case in Ontario.

Trudeau signals new gun-control changes coming; here's what the Liberals have promised

In the wake of a horrific mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signalled that the Canadian government will be moving ahead on new gun-control measures 'in the coming weeks.' In previous Parliaments, the Liberals have made changes to Canada's gun laws, but in the 2021 federal election, Trudeau promised to go further.

Ray Liotta, 'Goodfellas' star, dead at 67

Ray Liotta, the actor known for his roles in 'Field of Dreams' and the Martin Scorcese mob classic 'Goodfellas,' has died.

Russian plane grounded indefinitely at Toronto Pearson racking up huge parking bill

A massive Russian plane that was grounded at Toronto Pearson International Airport back in February is racking up a substantial parking bill.

'Horrifying' conspiracy theories swirl around Texas shooting

By now it's as predictable as the calls for thoughts and prayers: A mass shooting leaves many dead, and wild conspiracy theories and misinformation about the carnage soon follow. Within hours of Tuesday's school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, another rash began as internet users spread baseless claims about the man named as the gunman and his possible motives.

Barrie teen has sentencing hearing for 2019 stabbing death of teenager

The teenager who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the stabbing death of another teen inside a Barrie, Ont. group home in 2019 was in court Thursday for a sentencing hearing.
Newmarket man accused of violent sexual assault on senior

Police arrested a Newmarket man accused of a violent sexual assault on a senior.
Wasaga Beach residents call for transparency over beachfront development plans

Wasaga Beach residents want their voices heard as they seek transparency from the town over plans to sell portions of beachfront property.

Toronto

Man fatally shot by police near Toronto elementary school after reportedly walking streets with rifle

One man is dead after being shot by police near a Toronto elementary school on Thursday afternoon. The incident sent hundreds of students into lockdown.
'One ticket is all it takes': OLG reveals winner of $60-million jackpot

A woman from Hamilton, Ont. is now a multimillionaire after she won the $60-million Lotto Max jackpot.
Indigenous man living in Toronto's 'last tiny shelter' alleges harassment against Toronto police

An Indigenous man living in what is assumed to be Toronto’s last “tiny shelter” in a downtown park says police have acted unfairly in their effort to remove and arrest him.

Ottawa

'Bulk' of Ottawa grid should have power by Friday, Hydro Ottawa says

Five days after a devastating storm hit Ottawa with wind gusts of 190 km/h, 43,000 homes and businesses remain without power.
Here are the Ottawa schools that will be closed on Friday due to the storm

Several Ottawa schools will remain closed for a fourth straight day on Friday as the cleanup continues following last weekend's powerful storm.
Former Ottawa police chief Sloly to break silence on 'Freedom Convoy'

The public will hear from Ottawa's former police chief next week for the first time since he resigned at the height of the 'Freedom Convoy' occupation of downtown Ottawa.

Kitchener

'For the past two nights I haven't slept': Kitchener family says bricks thrown through their window

A Kitchener family has raised concerns about a recent act of vandalism and they're frustrated with the response they received from the Waterloo Regional Police Service.
Truck smashes into concrete barrier on Hwy 7

The driver of a tractor trailer is facing multiple charges after the vehicle struck a concrete barrier on the Conestoga Parkway in Kitchener.
Guelph Nighthawks are a game changer for young athletes in the community

The Guelph Nighthawks are facing off against the Scarborough Shooting Stars in their home opener Thursday night, and some fans are also hoping to see a different kind of star.

London

Man fatally shot by police near Toronto elementary school after reportedly walking streets with rifle

One man is dead after being shot by police near a Toronto elementary school on Thursday afternoon. The incident sent hundreds of students into lockdown.
Attempt to flee across Hwy 401 lands man in custody

An attempt to run across the 401 and a struggle with police has resulted in multiple charges for a London, Ont. man.
Investigators deployed to London International Airport after aircraft accident: TSB

A team of investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada were deployed to London Thursday in regards to a plane crash involving a small aircraft.

Windsor

Surgical backlog in Windsor below pre-pandemic levels

Windsor Regional Hospital is slowly chipping away at the backlog of non-urgent surgeries.
Liberal candidate in Chatham-Kent-Leamington withdrawing from provincial election

The Liberal candidate in Chatham-Kent-Leamington is withdrawing from the provincial election.
'The streets are going to be full': Chatham’s RetroFest revving up for weekend return

Thousands of people are expected to be in Canada’s Classic Car Capital this weekend as Chatham, Ont.’s RetroFest returns in-person on Friday.

Montreal

Quebec ready to vaccinate against monkeypox as soon as Friday, with 25 confirmed cases

Quebec says it is ready to vaccinate people who have come into close contact with monkeypox as soon as Friday.
In backlash to the backlash, Bill 96 leads to flurry of talk on Quebec separatism

Quebec Premier François Legault may not have expected quite this type of fallout from Bill 96, but he found himself hammered by questions on Thursday -- about Quebec independence.
Government plane carrying Ukrainian refugees set to arrive in Montreal this weekend

A federal government chartered plane carrying Ukrainian refugees is expected to arrive in Montreal on Sunday as the community is ready with open arms.

Atlantic

Senior Mountie surprised to learn hours late of witnesses in N.S. mass shooting

A retired senior Mountie has described to an inquiry his dismay that it took five hours before anyone told him about eyewitnesses who had encountered a mass killer while fleeing the 2020 shootings in Nova Scotia.
Kalin's Call: Rain, risk of thunderstorms for Maritime region Friday into Saturday

A series of weather fronts off a low-pressure system moving towards the St. Lawrence River Valley will cross the Maritimes Friday into Saturday, bringing periods of rain and a risk of thunderstorms.
N.S. reports 13 new COVID-19 related deaths, drop in new cases, hospitalizations

Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting a decrease in new deaths, cases and hospitalizations in the province's weekly COVID-19 update.

Winnipeg

First Nations leaders declare state of emergency amid nursing shortage in Northern Manitoba

A state of emergency on health services has been declared by First Nations leaders in northern Manitoba.
Winnipeg police search for man after an attempted child abduction

Winnipeg police say a man driving an SUV tried to grab a child off the street, and are now searching for information to identify him.
Manitoba bill would widen alcohol sales, make booze buying more convenient

New legislation introduced by the province would allow private beer vendors and wine stores to sell different types of alcohol.

Calgary

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BREAKING | 'Execution-style murder': Killer of 19-year-old Calgary hockey coach sentenced to life in jail

A Calgary judge has sentenced a young man who shot and killed another man to life in prison with no chance of parole for 12 years.
Baby formula shortage starting to affect Lethbridge parents

A baby formula shortage in the United States is starting to affect some families in Lethbridge.
Police seize loaded pistol, $115K in drugs in southwest Calgary bust

Calgary police say charges have been laid against a 25-year-old man in connection with a drug trafficking operation that officers had been investigating for the past eight months.

Edmonton

Shandro tells Sohi to create 'public safety plan' to fight violence in Edmonton's core

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has two weeks to provide a new plan to the province, after the justice minister accused him on Thursday of "not providing or maintaining adequate and effective policing services."
'A lot of racism': Percentage of Indigenous inmates in Edmonton hitting new highs

It's not a new trend but the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in Edmonton's prisons is much higher than the Canadian average and continuing to grow at a faster rate, as advocates search for solutions.
Driver of SUV dead after hitting south Edmonton house

A 31-year-old man is dead after he crashed his SUV on Thursday morning.

Vancouver

Number of COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals back below 500 this week

The number of COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals dropped below 500 this week for the first time since late April.
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BREAKING | 1 dead after ammonia leak in Kamloops, B.C., industrial park

One person is dead following an ammonia leak in a Kamloops, B.C., industrial park Thursday morning.
Striking racist language from West Vancouver land covenants would cost $1 million, report estimates

Two years after West Vancouver vowed to address explicitly racist language in decades-old land covenants, staff have recommended the district take almost no action.