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'Most horrific': Alberta First Nation investigating after remains of children found

Saddle Lake Cree Nation in eastern Alberta is 'actively researching and investigating' the deaths of at least 200 residential school children who never came home, as remains are being found in unmarked grave sites.

Eric Large and Jason Whiskeyjack speak to reporters in Edmonton on May 17, 2022 (CTV News Edmonton).

Ukraine hopes to swap Mariupol steel mill fighters for Russian POWs

Ukrainian fighters extracted from the last bastion of resistance in Mariupol were taken to a former penal colony in enemy-controlled territory, and a top military official hoped they could be exchanged for Russian prisoners of war. But a Moscow lawmaker said they should be brought to 'justice.'

First transgender federal party leader calls for national anti-trans hate strategy

The Green Party of Canada is calling on the federal government to develop a targeted anti-transgender hate strategy, citing a 'rising tide of hate' both in Canada and abroad. Amita Kuttner, who is Canada's first transgender federal party leader, made the call during a press conference on Parliament Hill on Tuesday.

Concerns raised after Alberta Education announces new pilot draft curriculum

Alberta schools boards can choose to pilot three more subjects in the new K-6 draft curriculum this fall, which is drawing criticism from some parents and student advocates.
Battle lines drawn as Flames and Oilers get ready for epic series

The last time the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers faced each other in the playoffs was way back in 1991.
'He has lost': Kenney critic warns his UCP constituency won't accept premier win in review

The ballots are in and tension is building within the United Conservative Party ahead of Wednesday's revelation of the result of Jason Kenney's leadership review.

Saskatoon

Former Epic Alliance employee says firm 'pushed' for higher appraisals of homes it sold to investors

A former employee of Epic Alliance says the firm sometimes "pushed" for higher appraisals on homes sold to landlords and would rent to tenants who would "destroy" properties
Why Saskatoon's COVID-19 trend could be cause for cautious optimism

With the University of Saskatchewan research team monitoring the city's wastewater for signs of COVID-19 noting an 85 per cent drop in its latest update, experts in the city say the trend is cause for cautious optimism.
Saskatoon police not allowed to wear 'Thin Blue Line' patch

Saskatoon Police Service officers are not permitted to wear Thin Blue Line patches, according to a report to the Board of Police Commissioners.

Regina

'Probable tornado' touches down in south central Sask.

A number of social media users captured Saskatchewan's first apparent first tornado of 2022 on Tuesday evening.
CFL strike pauses preparation plans for Mosaic stadium vendors

Some food vendors at Mosaic Stadium are pausing preparations for the preseason as the CFL strike has potential to postpone the first exhibition game of the year.
Indigenous partnerships discussed at petroleum conference

The Williston Basin Petroleum Conference has returned to Regina after three years away due to the pandemic.

Atlantic

N.B. police officer who fatally shot Chantel Moore during wellness check testifies at inquest

The police officer who fatally shot a 26-year-old Indigenous woman during a wellness check in Edmundston, N.B., two years ago says he doesn't know why things escalated so quickly.
Confusion over RCMP leadership roles marked early investigation of N.S. mass shooting

When a man disguised as a Mountie started killing people in northern Nova Scotia two years ago, there was considerable confusion over who was in charge of the RCMP operation, newly released documents show.
Woman dies from injuries after Halifax stabbing; police investigating homicide

A woman who was stabbed overnight in the Halifax area has died from her injuries.

Toronto

Where is Doug Ford? Experts weigh in on why he’s shying away from the media this election

Political analysts call Doug Ford's approach the “front-runner” strategy and say it started long before the writ was drawn.
Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner carjacked at gunpoint outside Toronto movie theatre

A day after Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner was robbed of his Range Rover at gunpoint outside an Etobicoke movie theatre, Toronto police said they have already seen more carjackings so far this year than they did in all of 2021.
Ontario man's van has travelled nearly 1M kilometres. Here's his secret

An Ontario man who has nearly 1 million-kilometres on his car is sharing his secret of how he did it.

Montreal

'We need it now': As ER visits among children rise, Montreal parents want hotline reinstated

Montreal public health officials are considering whether to bring back a special hotline for families with sick children to get them speedy appointments with a doctor. Hospitals are seeing an increase in visits to pediatric emergency rooms.
Legault insists health care will be unchanged under Bill 96, calls out 'disinformation'

Peppered with questions on Bill 96, Legault said there's been "disinformation" spreading, in his opinion -- and that on one important question, health care, many critics of the bill are wrong. In fact, the bill is confusing on that point and the details still haven't been fully explained.
Montreal road work is a poorly organized mess, auditor general finds

Montreal drivers have a lot of words to describe the city's roads in summer, when the orange pylons pop up: an obstacle course, a maze, a mess. The city's auditor general agrees and offers analysis of why in a new report.

Ottawa

Here's where Prince Charles and Camilla will stop on their visit to Ottawa

Buckingham Palace has released new details on Prince Charles and his wife Camilla’s three-day tour of Canada next month, which includes a stop in Ottawa.
'I hit panic mode': Baby formula shortage worrying new parents

Experts say supply chain issues and panic buying are leading to baby formula shortages.
Man breaks leg in fall down embankment on Walkley Road

The Ottawa Fire Service says a rope crew helped rescue a man who fell down a steep drop near Walkley Road Tuesday evening.

Kitchener

Search continues for missing man in Cambridge, still no cause released in child's death

The search continued Tuesday for a man police say may have information about the death of an 8-year-old boy in Cambridge. Neighbours also shared their concerns about the police response.
Human remains found in water near Dunnville

Provincial police have launched an investigation after human remains were found in the water in Dunnville, just northwest of Port Maitland.
Neighbours and paintball enthusiasts weigh in as Flag Raiders hopes to return to Cambridge property

A contentious topic is back under review in Cambridge. City council is hearing from a number of delegates sharing their thoughts about a paintball company's land and whether it should be re-zoned.

Northern Ontario

OPP say road fatalities headed for 10-year high

There have been more than 107 fatalities on Ontario Provincial Police patrolled roads so far this year.
B'Nai Brith honours North Bay mayor for standing up to racism

B'Nai Brith Canada presented North Bay Mayor Al McDonald with a certificate of merit Tuesday morning, honouring him for standing up to racism.
Front-runners do battle to represent the Sault at Queen's Park

As the provincial election nears, Sault Ste. Marie incumbent Ross Romano is squaring off again against Michelle McCleave-Kennedy, who gave him a tough fight in 2018.

Winnipeg

Federal regulator demands answers from Bell MTS over landline service complaints

Federal regulators are demanding answers and solutions from the bell MTS after several Manitobans have spoken out about their landline phone service which they call unacceptable.
Police find 19 guns at Winnipeg home; two men arrested

Two Winnipeg men are facing firearm-related charges after Winnipeg police officers seized 19 guns from a home in the city’s Southwood neighbourhood.
'He was a totally different kid': The impact of cannabis oil on the health of children

A Manitoba mother says the use of cannabis oil has had a profound impact on the health of her child.

Vancouver

'So disappointing': B.C. charities struggling as gas prices soar

The soaring cost of gas is hitting charities in Metro Vancouver hard and organizations are worried they will soon have to make tough decisions and cuts to services if they don’t get some relief.
Parents anxiously awaiting updates as Health Canada assesses COVID-19 vaccine for young kids

Nearly three weeks after Moderna became the first pharmaceutical company to apply for Health Canada approval of its COVID-19 vaccine for young children, the regulatory agency is tight-lipped about progress.
'Irreplaceable': Thieves steal war veterans' donated items from Chilliwack museum

Volunteers with the CFB Chilliwack Historical Society are reeling after thieves broke into a military museum and stole irreplaceable items donated by war veterans and their families.

Vancouver Island

'That's momhood': Breastfeeding B.C. woman saves pet goose from eagle attack

A front door camera at a home in British Columbia captured the moment when a woman saved her pet goose from an eagle attack, while also nursing her newborn.
Suspicious fire destroys horse barns at Port Alberni fairgrounds

Firefighters and police are investigating a suspicious fire at the Alberni District Fall Fair grounds in Port Alberni, B.C., after two horse barns were completely destroyed.
B.C. Liberals slam NDP plan for new $789M Royal B.C. Museum

The B.C. Liberal party is criticizing the NDP government's plans to redevelop the Royal B.C. Museum at a cost of $789 million.