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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Statistics Canada says retail sales virtually unchanged in March

Retail sales in Canada were virtually unchanged in March at $60.1 billion as sales at new car dealers fell, offsetting gains elsewhere as consumers showed a willingness to keep spending, Statistics Canada reported Thursday.

Carrying some shopping bags on March 15, 2022. (Damian Dovarganes / AP)

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.

'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.

Transport truck driver charged with impaired on Highway 400 in Bradford

A transport truck driver faces charges after being stopped along Highway 400 south of Barrie following a concerned call to police.
Barrie girl facing attempted murder charge makes first court appearance

A 16-year-old Barrie girl will appear in bail court Thursday, one day after police arrested her in connection with an alleged stabbing last month.
No one charged after threats force lockdown at Barrie high school: police

Police say no charges will be laid after two unrelated threats forced a lockdown at Eastview Secondary School in Barrie Tuesday morning.

Toronto

Ex-Corus employees allege Q107's John Derringer's behaviour has long been a problem

Three days after former Q107 radio host Jennifer Valentyne made allegations of workplace harassment, Corus Entertainment Inc. has placed the stations 'Derringer in the Morning' show on hiatus as it undergoes an ethics investigation.
Ontario's COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease to 1,005, ICU admissions at 154

Health officials in Ontario are reporting 1,005 hospitalizations and 154 ICU admissions linked to COVID-19.
Two big lottery prizes in Ontario will expire in two weeks if no one claims them

Two winning lottery tickets in Ontario from a Lotto Max draw last year will expire in less than two weeks if no one comes forward to claim the money.

Ottawa

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LIVE AT 2 P.M. | Here's what you need to know about the storm cleanup in Ottawa today

Hydro Ottawa is hoping to energize hydro lines in the Merivale Road area today as the cleanup continues following last Saturday's devastating 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.
Water main break closes ByWard Market street

A water main break has closed a section of George Street in the ByWard Market.

Kitchener

Kitchener cemeteries heavily damaged during Saturday's storm

Crews are working to clean up two Kitchener cemeteries that were hit hard Saturday during the storm.
Jordan Peterson event at Centre in the Square draws sellout crowd, demonstration outside

There was both a sellout crowd inside and a demonstration outside of the Centre in the Square Wednesday evening for speaker Jordan Peterson.
Meet Mable: The dog rescued on Hwy 401 is now up for adoption

Mississauga resident Diana Goncalves lured the dog off the roadway and into her car by offering her treats.

London

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.
Year long sexual assault investigation results in charges

A 33-year-old man from Jamaica has been charged after a nearly year long sexual assault investigation in Norfolk County, according to OPP.
Morgan enters race to be London’s next mayor

London’s current deputy mayor and Ward 7 councillor is throwing his hat in the ring to become the city’s next mayor.

Windsor

Two new COVID-19 deaths, 29 hospitalizations in Windsor-Essex

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is reporting two new deaths and 35 new high-risk COVID-19 cases over the past two days.
'She has touched the lives of many': Chatham-Kent family and friends mourn loss of crash victim

Family and friends are mourning the loss of an 18-year-old Dover Township woman after a fatal crash.
Missing 23-year-old woman sought by LaSalle police

LaSalle police are asking for help finding a missing 23-year-old woman.

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.
Kahnawake suspending political contact with Quebec over Bill 96: Grand chief demands 'substantive solution'

Kahnawake says it will suspend all political engagement with the Quebec government until it can provide a “substantive solution” regarding the controversial overhaul to the French language charter passed earlier this week.
Quebec family leaving as Californian mother admits she struggles with French

Kristina Ronnquist has lived in Quebec for five years, but following the recent reform of the Charter of the French Language, she says she's being pushed back to her country.

Atlantic

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UPDATED | Victims' families protest as shooting inquiry hears from senior Mountie via Zoom

The inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia is hearing Thursday from a retired senior Mountie who has been granted special accommodations to ensure he is not re-traumatized by having to relive the tragic, 13-hour event.
Man charged with attempted murder after altercation in Halifax

A man has been charged with attempted murder after another man was injured in an altercation in a Halifax community Wednesday morning.
Search yields no sign of entangled North Atlantic right whale in Gulf of St. Lawrence

Fisheries and Oceans Canada says its search mission has failed to locate an endangered North Atlantic right whale that was spotted last week entangled in some type of gear east of Gaspe, Que.

Winnipeg

Father pleads guilty to stabbing death of 3-year-old girl in Winnipeg

A man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his three-year-old daughter.
Winnipeg police investigating assault on St. Mary's Road

Winnipeg police officers are investigating a Thursday morning assault on St. Mary's Road.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations drop in Manitoba: weekly report

Manitoba’s total number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have dropped, according to the province’s weekly report.

Calgary

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BREAKING | Calgary man who admitted to participating in terrorism activity sentenced to 12 years

A man who admitted to terrorism-related acts with the militant group Islamic State has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Surveillance image released of Varsity arson, car prowling suspect

The Calgary Police Service is asking for tips to identify a man who allegedly sparked a fire that damaged two homes in Varsity.
Calgary Flames want to extend Battle of Alberta in NHL playoffs, avoid elimination

For the Calgary Flames to continue stoking the Battle of Alberta in the NHL playoffs, they need to take their game from good to great.

Edmonton

Calgary Flames want to extend Battle of Alberta in NHL playoffs, avoid elimination

For the Calgary Flames to continue stoking the Battle of Alberta in the NHL playoffs, they need to take their game from good to great.
Driver of SUV dead after hitting south Edmonton house

A 31-year-old man is dead after he crashed his SUV on Thursday morning.
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WEATHER | Josh Classen's forecast: Sun and temps in the 20s (for a day)

Warm and sunny for much of today in the Edmonton region and surrounding areas.

Vancouver

'Champagne room and bling': B.C. bureaucrat sarcastically honoured for 'baller lifestyle'

Winners of awards that highlight the worst government spending of the year have been unveiled, and a British Columbia bureaucrat was among those called out.
Here's the PNE's full concert lineup for this summer's fair

The Pacific National Exhibition has announced its Summer Nights concert series lineup, which includes pop, rock, country and R&B performances.
Canada-Iran soccer friendly at Vancouver's BC Place cancelled

Canada Soccer has cancelled a planned friendly with Iran in the face of growing criticism.