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How more than 100 women realized they may have dated, been deceived by the same man

An Ontario man is being accused of changing his name, profession and life story multiple times to potentially more than 100 women online before leaving some out thousands of dollars.

Mother charged with sexual abuse of toddler in Edmonton area after FBI tip

A Strathcona County toddler has been rescued from suspected sexual exploitation, and the child's mother has been charged, police said.

LeBron James becomes NBA's all-time scoring leader, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

LeBron James is the NBA's new career scoring leader. With a stepback jump shot with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, James pushed his career total to 38,388 points on Tuesday night and broke the record that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held for nearly four decades.

Biden in State of Union urges U.S. Congress: 'Finish the job'

U.S. President Joe Biden exhorted Congress Tuesday night to work with him to 'finish the job' of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address aimed at reassuring a country beset by pessimism and fraught political divisions.

Fears grow for untold numbers buried by Turkiye earthquake as deaths pass 7,700

Rescuers raced against time early Wednesday to pull survivors from the rubble before they succumbed to cold weather two days after an earthquake tore through southern Turkiye and war-ravaged northern Syria. The death toll climbed above 7,700 and was expected to rise further.

Calgarians concerned about retirement plans amid high inflation, rising costs

A new survey from the Bank of Montreal is shedding light on Canadians’ concerns about the economy and the impact it will have on retirement plans.
Danielle Smith addresses 'just transition' concerns with prime minister in Ottawa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed her concerns with the federal government's proposed 'just transition' legislation directly to the prime minister on Tuesday, saying she hopes the two can find some common ground.
Alberta would receive $25B over a decade under federal health care proposal

If Alberta accepts Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal health proposal, it would see, on average, $2.5 billion over the next 10 years, in line with population growth.

Saskatoon

National Scotties a sweet reprieve for Silvernagle after her son’s year in intensive care

Robyn Silvernagle will be making her third appearance at the national Scotties Tournament of Hearts next week in Kamloops, BC, just weeks after her team was put together.
Saskatoon police deem suspicious death a homicide, two arrested

Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) is restricting traffic on range road 3062 as they investigate a suspicious death in the area.
Tenants of a Saskatoon high-rise say rent increase is unfair

Residents at a downtown Saskatoon apartment complex are speaking out about what they say are unreasonable rent increases and a lack of attention to building repairs.

Regina

Riders sign linebacker Larry Dean to 1-year contract extension

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American linebacker “Champ” Larry Dean to a one-year contract extension.
Fatal semi-crash near Indian Head leaves woman dead

A 50-year-old woman is dead after two semis collided on Highway #1 near Indian Head.
3-month-old Regina baby died from 'blunt force trauma' to head, autopsy report says

A forensic pathologist offered her expert opinion on how Catlin Goodwill’s three-month-old son died suddenly in October 2017, during testimony on the second day of trial.

Atlantic

Sandeson murder trial: Accused denies killing fellow Nova Scotia student for money

A former medical student who claims he fatally shot a fellow student in self-defence during a drug deal in Halifax denied Tuesday he planned to kill the man and steal the marijuana he was carrying.
'It's so sad': Retired N.S. doctor feels she 'abandoned' her patients

Retirement is bittersweet for a Nova Scotia doctor who says she feels like she has abandoned the 2,000 patients she has been caring for because she was not able to find a doctor to replace her.
Man found dead behind Nova Scotia Power substation in Stellarton

Police believe a man who was found dead behind a Nova Scotia Power substation in Stellarton, N.S., was trying to steal copper wire.

Toronto

How more than 100 women realized they may have dated, been deceived by the same man

An Ontario man is being accused of changing his name, profession and life story multiple times to potentially more than 100 women online before leaving some out thousands of dollars.
PM Trudeau presents premiers $196B health-care funding deal, with $46B in new funding over the next decade

The federal government is pledging to increase health funding to Canada's provinces and territories by $196.1 billion over the next 10 years, in a long-awaited deal aimed at addressing Canada's crumbling health-care systems with $46.2 billion in new funding.
Ontario woman 'shocked' when sunroof explodes in 2-month-old SUV

Meaghan Maloney of London, Ont. said she was driving on her way to work, along Highway 401, in her 2023 Nissan Rogue when the sunroof shattered without warning.

Montreal

PM Trudeau presents premiers $196B health-care funding deal, with $46B in new funding over the next decade

The federal government is pledging to increase health funding to Canada's provinces and territories by $196.1 billion over the next 10 years, in a long-awaited deal aimed at addressing Canada's crumbling health-care systems with $46.2 billion in new funding.
Boy, 16, fatally struck in Laval parking lot by snow loader

A 16-year-old boy has died after being struck by a snow clearing truck in the parking lot of Les Galeries Laval shopping mall on Monday night.
Liberals compare PQ leader to Trump for wanting to close Roxham Road border crossing

Quebec interim Liberal leader Marc Tanguay says that in wanting to close Roxham Road to prevent irregular entry of asylum seekers into Quebec, the Parti Québécois and its leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon are behaving like Donald Trump.

Ottawa

Highbridge Construction owes $106,000 in rent on storefront

There is a new sign of financial issues with an Ottawa construction company that suddenly closed, leaving customers with unfinished projects unable to recoup their losses.
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT | Freezing rain could be on the way this week

Less than a week after extreme cold, Ottawa could see freezing rain and temperatures well above average.
LRT service disrupted downtown after water leak at Rideau Station

Ottawa LRT service was briefly disrupted downtown because of a water leak in the tunnel at Rideau Station.

Kitchener

Suspect in Conestoga Mall robbery found dead in Toronto

Waterloo regional police say one of the suspects in an armed robbery at Conestoga Mall last week has been located dead.
'This has obviously been traumatic for him': Dog found abandoned with frostbite near Waterford

A dog in desperate need of care was found abandoned during frigid temperatures over the weekend and is just one of the many cases of abandoned dogs, according to Animal Control in that area.
Region of Waterloo report puts roundabout safety under the microscope

Roundabouts are under the microscope in Waterloo region as regional councillors are reviewing the safety of the road design following a pair of serious collisions involving pedestrians.

Northern Ontario

Northern Ont. woman reflects on meeting Harry Styles and her magical night at Grammy Awards

A northern Ontario woman had the rare opportunity to meet her favourite musician at the Grammys, thanks to social media platform, TikTok.
Northern highways reopen following brief closure due to weather

Several highways in northeastern Ontario are reopened after a winter storm created hazardous road conditions Tuesday morning.
How more than 100 women realized they may have dated, been deceived by the same man

An Ontario man is being accused of changing his name, profession and life story multiple times to potentially more than 100 women online before leaving some out thousands of dollars.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg police looking for two suspects involved in armed carjacking Monday

Police are searching for two suspects following a carjacking Monday.
PM Trudeau presents premiers $196B health-care funding deal, with $46B in new funding over the next decade

The federal government is pledging to increase health funding to Canada's provinces and territories by $196.1 billion over the next 10 years, in a long-awaited deal aimed at addressing Canada's crumbling health-care systems with $46.2 billion in new funding.
Report on Winnipeg's finances shows $83 million shortfall, plus more for transit

A newly released report reveals the City of Winnipeg ended 2022 with a shortfall to the tune of tens of millions of dollars.

Vancouver

Parking lot campers evicted from Vancouver beach after occupying spaces for months

Months after threatening action, Vancouver’s park board has evicted campervans and motorhomes parked illegally at a beach on the city’s west side.
'Fiscally limited': B.C. premier reacts to federal health-care offer

While some premiers are calling the health-care offer presented by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday "disappointing," B.C.'s David Eby stopped short of that characterization.
B.C. cabinet minister announces 'heartbreaking' return of cancer

Selina Robinson, the B.C. NDP's minister for post-secondary education, has revealed she is once again battling cancer.

Vancouver Island

'Suffering for years': Advocates call on B.C. to improve health supports for adults with eating disorders

A Vancouver Island advocacy group is calling on the B.C. government for better access to safe and timely supports for adults with eating disorders.
'Still many people in the rubble': Victoria man worries for family after devastating Turkiye earthquakes

A Victoria man says a series of devastating earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria have left him feeling nearly paralyzed, as the death toll from the quakes rises above 6,200 people.
B.C. woman transforms house through dynamic designs with connection to moon mission

Despite the dark paint on the exterior of Susan Strangway’s heritage house, there are hints of her home’s bright interior.

Holiday events in and around Edmonton this weekend

Holiday events in and around Edmonton this weekend

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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT | Freezing rain could be on the way this week