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China's Xi meeting Putin in boost for isolated Russia leader

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is due to meet with Vladimir Putin in a political boost for the isolated Russian president after the International Criminal Court charged him with war crimes in Ukraine.

The flags of India, Russia and China flutter on the roof of a hotel with the flags of other countries removed, in central St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, March 17, 2023. Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to visit Moscow next week, a major boost for Russian President Vladimir Putin amid sharpening East-West tensions over the war in Ukraine and the latest sign of Beijing’s emboldened diplomatic ambitions. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

One dead, six remain missing as police search for victims of fire in Old Montreal

One person has been confirmed dead and six people remain missing as police continue to search for victims after a fire swept through a building in Old Montreal on Thursday.

Woman suing Tim Hortons for $500K after hot tea spill left her 'disfigured'

An Ontario woman has launched a lawsuit seeking $500,000 from Tim Hortons after she suffered major burns from an alleged ‘superheated’ tea. The company has denied all allegations and said she was ‘the author of her own misfortune.'

Trails of human bacteria from sneezing and coughing preserved on Mount Everest: study

Even at one of the tallest natural peaks on Earth, humans have left their mark in a trail of bacteria as researchers have found germs from coughing and sneezing that have been potentially preserved for centuries on Mount Everest.

Banking giant UBS acquiring Credit Suisse for US$3.2 billion

Banking giant UBS is buying troubled rival Credit Suisse for almost US$3.25 billion, in a deal orchestrated by regulators in an effort to avoid further market-shaking turmoil in the global banking system.

Poilievre calling for national standardized test to license doctors, nurses trained outside of Canada

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for a national standardized testing process to be created in order to speed up the licensing process for doctors and nurses who are either immigrants or were trained abroad.

Putin's world just got a lot smaller with the ICC's arrest warrant

President Vladimir Putin always relished his global outings, burnishing his image as one of the big guns running the world but with the International Criminal Court's war crimes charges against him, Putin's world just got smaller.

Possibility of Trump's arrest builds sympathy among his supporters

The possibility that Donald Trump may be charged for allegedly covering up hush money payments to a porn star during his 2016 campaign is garnering sympathy for the Republican former president, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu said on Sunday.

North Korea: Latest missile simulated nuclear counterattack

North Korea said Monday it simulated a nuclear attack on South Korea with a ballistic missile launch over the weekend that was its fifth missile demonstration this month to protest the largest joint military exercises in years between the U.S. and South Korea.

Barrie

Two-time Juno-award winning band performs in Barrie

A two-time Juno-award winning band took the stage at the Five Points Theatre in Barrie Sunday.
Barrie police crack down on excessive speed after rise in community complaints

A speed measuring sign on Essa Road, near Beacon Road, has been put in place by Barrie police after a noticeable increase in reckless driving from residents nearby.
Woman suing Tim Hortons for $500K after hot tea spill left her 'disfigured'

An Ontario woman has launched a lawsuit seeking $500,000 from Tim Hortons after she suffered major burns from an alleged ‘superheated’ tea. The company has denied all allegations and said she was ‘the author of her own misfortune.'

Toronto

Ontario Minister of Labour to make Monday morning announcement

Ontario's Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development is set to make an announcement in Toronto Monday.
Woman suing Tim Hortons for $500K after hot tea spill left her 'disfigured'

An Ontario woman has launched a lawsuit seeking $500,000 from Tim Hortons after she suffered major burns from an alleged ‘superheated’ tea. The company has denied all allegations and said she was ‘the author of her own misfortune.'
Man charged in deadly high-speed collision in Etobicoke

One person is dead and another is in hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Etobicoke early Sunday morning.

Ottawa

Marchers mourn end of a McEra as notorious Ottawa McDonald's will soon be McGone-ald's

The Rideau McDonald's Farewell March brought people from across the city, some dressed in costumes, who wanted to say goodbye to a part of what they say makes Ottawa Ottawa.
Wild turkeys keeping visitors on their toes at the Mud Lake Trail

If your are yearning to walk the trails around Mud Lake in the Britannia Conservation Area, be aware there are wild turkeys looking for mates. A gang of three have been chasing and pecking at visitors to the nature trail for weeks.
Better late than never: Trudeau finally gets a home-turf visit from U.S. president

Joe Biden's last official visit to Canada came with a palpable sense of foreboding. Six years later, Biden is coming back -- this time as U.S. president -- and the world is very different. His message likely won't be.

Kitchener

'Everybody’s pulling together': Community reels following death of 10-year-old girl near Brantford

A community is in mourning after a 10-year-old girl was killed earlier this week when flames tore through her family’s camping trailer southeast of Brantford.
Most-read stories of the week: St. Patrick's Day in Waterloo, Trudeau in Guelph, defrauding doulas

St. Patrick's day street parties in Waterloo, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau making an announcement in Guelph, and a woman charged with defrauding doulas round out the most-read stories of the week.
Life-threatening injuries for person rescued from Grand River in Brantford

A person has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being rescued from the Grand River.

London

Sunday evening fire in London

Damage is estimated at $50,000 after a residential fire in London.
Welcoming spring in the London region

The first day of spring in the London region will be a beautiful one. The daytime high is forecast to be 6 C, slightly warmer than the average high for this time of year.
Haldimand County OPP seek suspects in overnight assault and robbery

Multiple suspects allegedly jumped a pedestrian in Hagersville Saturday, assaulting the victim and striking them with an unknown object before fleeing the area, OPP say.

Windsor

Explosion investigation in Windsor to continue Monday

The investigation into a house explosion in Windsor will continue Monday. The process wrapped up for the day around 7 p.m. at the scene on Aspen Lane in east Windsor.
Windsor-Essex welcomes spring

The first day of spring in Windsor-Essex will be a beautiful one. The daytime high is forecast to be 9 C, nearly 2 C warmer than the average high for this time of year.
Chatham-Kent residents asked to weigh in on backyard chickens

Residents in Chatham-Kent can have their say on backyard chickens after the municipality launched a survey looking for feedback.

Montreal

One dead, six remain missing as police search for victims of fire in Old Montreal

One person has been confirmed dead and six people remain missing as police continue to search for victims after a fire swept through a building in Old Montreal on Thursday.
18-year-old killed in Montreal sidewalk shooting

The young man shot while walking on a sidewalk late Sunday night in northeast Montreal died of his injuries a few hours later in hospital.
Montreal welcomes back first full St. Paddy's Day parade since 2019

Thousands of Montrealers lined St. Catherine Street to welcome back the first full St. Patrick's Day parade since 2019.

Atlantic

University of PEI Faculty Association says members on strike as negotiations stall

The University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association says its staff has gone on strike after what it says are failed attempts to enter additional negotiations with the university's administration.
Cape Breton University food bank cannot keep up with demand: student union president

The student union president at Cape Breton University said food insecurity has become a concern for many students and the on-campus food bank cannot keep up with demand.
Huts for the homeless: New initiative aimed at providing shelter in Sydney

The owner of four pizza shops In CBRM is collecting clothing and camping supplies for the homeless.

Winnipeg

St. Louis Blues take 3-0 win over Jets
AFN Manitoba Regional Chief to speak at UN water conference

A Manitoban is in New York this week speaking up for the water rights of First Nations people across Canada
'A basic human right': Manitoba NDP promise free birth control if elected

The NDP are promising free birth control to Manitobans if they win the provincial election this fall.

Calgary

Powwow aims to bring Siksika Nation and Strathmore residents together in honour of slain Indigenous man

The Town of Strathmore and Siksika Nation hosted the first Lead By Example Powwow this weekend in honour of a young Indigenous man who was shot to death four years ago.
Wild West Baton twirling competition takes over Calgary

Around 120 baton twirling athletes competed in the Wild West Competition and regional championships in Calgary this weekend.
Petition seeks Last of Us star Pedro Pascal as Calgary Stampede parade marshal

When winter is over - and it has to be, doesn't it? - Calgarians turn their attention to other things, such as who they would like to see as the Calgary Stampede parade marshal.

Edmonton

Autopsies on fallen EPS constables completed, funeral details to come

Autopsies confirmed gunshot wounds as the cause of death for two constables responding to a domestic dispute Thursday, the Edmonton Police Service says.
Demonstrators call for more action toward undocumented worker status regularization in Canada

Dozens gathered in front of the Alberta Legislature on Sunday at a demonstration calling for equal rights and permanent resident status for migrants and refugees in Canada.
Historical Edmonton landmarks re-created by model train enthusiasts

A model train display at Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre incorporates Edmonton's history in its layouts.

Vancouver

Downtown Eastside fire destroys tents in encampment, spreads to building

Vancouver firefighters were called to the Downtown Eastside Sunday evening after a fire destroyed multiple tents in an encampment and spread to a building near Main and East Hastings streets.
'Absolutely disgusting': B.C. councillor speaks out after Sikh international student swarmed, beaten

An international student was swarmed and beaten by a group of people who ripped off his turban and dragged him across the sidewalk by his hair in Kelowna, B.C., Friday evening, according to a local politician.
As Instagram-famous hiking trail re-opens, traffic chaos returns to Deep Cove

The re-opening of a popular hiking trail brought crowds of people and fierce competition for parking to North Vancouver's Deep Cove Sunday.

Here are the prize winners in the Ultimate Dream Home draw

Here are the prize winners in the Ultimate Dream Home draw

BREAKING | Heavy police presence on Manitoulin Island Sunday afternoon

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