In Pictures: Remembering Constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan

RCMP officers outside the regimental funeral for Constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan.

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U.S., Canadian navies stage rare joint mission through Taiwan Strait

A U.S. and a Canadian warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, the U.S. Navy said, in a rare joint mission in the sensitive waterway at a time of heightened tensions between Beijing and Washington over Chinese-claimed Taiwan.

HMCS Montreal is seen in Halifax Harbour while departing for the Indo-Pacific region on Operation Projection in Halifax on Sunday, March 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

4 youth killed fishing on Quebec shore after tide overtakes them

Four children were killed and one man is missing after they were swept away by the tide while fishing in Portneuf-sur-Mer, a riverside community in Quebec's Côte-Nord region.

Fighting climate change or funding fossil fuels? America wants it 'both ways': U.S. ambassador

The U.S. Ambassador to Canada says America 'absolutely wants to have it both ways' when it comes to fighting climate change while pursuing fossil fuel projects.

Antipsychotic drugs use increased in Canadian long-term care homes, pointing to possible quality-of-care issues: study

New study finds increase in antipsychotic drugs use in long-term care homes across Canada, despite no significant increase in behavioural symptoms – something that may expose a potential area of concern for quality of care, researchers say.

More than 5,000 new species discovered at future deep-sea mining site in Pacific Ocean

More than 5,000 new species have been discovered at an expansive future deep-sea mining site in the Pacific Ocean.

Ukraine says inspections found nearly a quarter of its air-raid shelters locked or unusable

Concerns around civilian safety spiked in Ukraine on Saturday, as officials announced that an inspection had found nearly a quarter of the country's air-raid shelters locked or unusable, just days after a woman in Kyiv allegedly died waiting outside a shuttered shelter during a Russian missile barrage.

Calgary Ukrainian Festival welcomes in thousands

Thousands of people are spending the weekend soaking up Ukrainian culture and welcoming new Canadians to the city.
Nanton RCMP investigating 2 break and enters at golf course

Nanton RCMP are investigating a pair of break-and-enters that took place at the maintenance shop of the Nanton Golf Course.
Employees often 'collateral damage' when activist investors come calling

Experts say 1,500 recently announced job losses at Suncor Energy Inc. are an example of the type of "collateral damage" that can occur when an activist investor comes calling.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon students say high school is censoring Pride week

Students at a Catholic school in Saskatoon say their high school is restricting and censoring Pride week celebrations.
May mosquito counts nearly double 10-year average for Saskatoon

The City of Saskatoon’s mosquito counts are up this May, but it’s still too early to tell how many will invade this summer.
'I feel lucky to be around': Saskatoon shoe store celebrates 40 years on Broadway

For 40 years, Saskatchewan residents have been bringing their shoes into Broadway Shoe Repair for a fix or in search of a new pair of shoes.

Regina

Environment Canada warns of potential for severe thunderstorms across Saskatchewan

Canada's national weather service is yet again warning Saskatchewan residents of the threat of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across the province.
'The right steps': Sask. RCMP pre-cadet program offers glimpse into policing for Indigenous students

Every year, the Indigenous pre-cadet program at Depot Division in Regina offers a glimpse into the profession of policing. The program's three week session attracted many Metis, Inuit and First Nations students.
'We played hard': Riders beat Bombers in pre-season finale

The Saskatchewan Roughriders edged the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-16 in their final pre-season test.

Atlantic

Officials declare Halifax-area wildfire largely contained as rain brings relief

Heavy rain and some military reinforcements arrived to assist efforts on Saturday to quell the wildfires that have destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of thousands of people across Nova Scotia.
City of St. John's charges 70-year-old woman for feeding pigeons in her backyard

A Newfoundland woman says her 70-year-old mother is facing a $5,000 fine for feeding pigeons in her backyard in downtown St. John's.
New Brunswickers stand united in support of Policy 713

A Saturday afternoon rally in Moncton highlighted support for 2SLGBTQIA+ students as the provincial government continues a controversial review.

Toronto

Notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo moved to medium-security prison in Quebec

Notorious serial rapist and killer Paul Bernardo was moved to a medium-security prison in Quebec this week.
Suspects arrested in near-deadly Kennedy Station stabbing between 12 and 15 years old

Toronto police say the five suspects involved in a stabbing at Kennedy Station Friday night that left a man in critical condition are between the ages of 12 and 15 years old.
Woman dead, second adult and child both in critical condition after Brampton house fire

A woman is dead and a second adult and a child are both in critical condition after a fire broke out at a residence in Brampton on Friday night.

Montreal

4 youth killed fishing on Quebec shore after tide overtakes them

Four children were killed and one man is missing after they were swept away by the tide while fishing in Portneuf-sur-Mer, a riverside community in Quebec's Côte-Nord region.
Montreal hot sauce makes spicy new addition to YouTube show 'Hot Ones'

La Pimenterie's Curry Verde is the hot new thing on 'Hot Ones,' a hit celebrity interview show on YouTube.
Man discovered fatally shot in downtown apartment: Montreal police

Montreal police (SPVM) is investigating a homicide in downtown Montreal, where a man was found shot dead on Saturday.

Ottawa

One person treated for life-threatening injuries after crash in Ottawa's west end

Emergency crews responded to the crash on Carling Avenue, near Kirkwood Avenue, at 3:20 p.m. Saturday.
City of Ottawa looked at these garbage policies before proposing a bag tag program

The city of Ottawa looked at four short-term measures to help extend the life of the Trail Road Landfill before proposing a bag tag program, but staff said the other options would either be difficult to enforce or would have a lower impact on waste diversion.
4 youth killed fishing on Quebec shore after tide overtakes them

Four children were killed and one man is missing after they were swept away by the tide while fishing in Portneuf-sur-Mer, a riverside community in Quebec's Côte-Nord region.

Kitchener

'All hands on deck:' Police widen search for missing vulnerable man in North York

Police have widened their search for a missing man with Down Syndrome who hasn’t been since last week.
OPP clock driver going nearly 200km/h on Highway 8
Police looking to identify man after alleged sexual assault in restaurant

Waterloo regional police are asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual after an alleged sexual assault at a Kitchener restaurant.

Northern Ontario

Currently 20 active forest fires in northeastern Ont.

There are 20 forest fires active in northeastern Ontario, including eight new confirmed fires reported Friday.
Northeastern Ontario under air quality advisories due to forest fires

Smoke plumes from Quebec are affecting air quality in northern Ontario, Environment Canada said Saturday.
Sudbury teacher found guilty of sexual misconduct, has licence revoked

A Sudbury teacher accused of having sex with a student has been found guilty of professional misconduct by the discipline committee of the Ontario College of Teachers.

Winnipeg

Three teens arrested in connection to multiple St. Vital bear spray attacks

Three teenagers face robbery and assault charges after a pair of bear spray attacks in St. Vital Thursday evening.
'It's about saving lives': Pilot mental health crisis response program becomes permanent

A pilot project partnership between the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) and Shared Health to reduce the workload of emergency responders is now becoming a permanent resource available to help more people in mental health crisis.
Federal party leaders visit Manitoba ahead of June double by-election

With two Federal by-elections around the corner in Manitoba, party leaders hit the campaign trail to appeal to voters in Portage-Lisgar and Winnipeg South Centre.

Vancouver

Removal of Property Transfer Tax suggested for first time Vancouver homebuyers

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) is calling on the provincial government to make policy changes to help with affordability.
Metro Vancouver real estate market showing signs of life after slow start to the year

After a slow start to the year, Metro Vancouver's real estate market is showing signs of life, according to the latest numbers from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV).
'I will not bend': Vancouver MP Jenny Kwan says she won't allow China to erase history

The briefing with Canada's spy agency, warning Jenny Kwan that she is a target of foreign interference by China, took roughly an hour. It took less than a second, she says, for her to decide that she wouldn't let Beijing weaken her resolve.

Vancouver Island

Woman missing for over 2 weeks may be traveling across B.C.: Sidney RCMP

Mounties are seeking the public’s help to locate Nancy Wilde, who was last seen on May 17.
Oak Bay Tea Party returns for 61st year

The Oak Bay Tea Party is returning to Willows Beach for its 61st year this weekend.
Wildfire burning out of control near Sayward, B.C., surpasses 200 hectares

A wildfire burning out of control on northern Vancouver Island is now estimated to cover 208 hectares, or just over two square kilometres, provincial wildfire officials said Friday.