Man, 41, dies after north Edmonton assault

Police investigate at a home in the Baturyn area of north Edmonton on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 (CTV News Edmonton/Dave Mitchell).

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Ukraine's fight for 'the future of us all,' Trudeau says on surprise trip to Kyiv

Canada will spend $500 million to help Ukraine's military fight Russia's invasion, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday in Kyiv, where he told the country's parliament they are in a battle for 'the future of us all.'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the Ukrainian parliament in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 10, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn)

Russian cargo plane seized by Canadian government at Toronto Pearson Airport

A Russian-registered cargo aircraft that has been grounded at Toronto Pearson Airport for more than a year was seized by the Canadian government Saturday afternoon and could now be redistributed to Ukraine.

Here's how some of Canada's wildfires compare in size to cities, lakes

Fires across the country are burning millions of hectares of land but what does that really look like? CTVNews.ca compared the blazes to some cities and lakes in the country showing just how big they have gotten.

Public inquiry into foreign interference 'has never been off the table': LeBlanc

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says a public inquiry into foreign interference 'has never been off the table,' following the sudden resignation of special rapporteur David Johnston.

Lawmakers shouldn't wait for unmarked graves report to act, Murray says

Ahead of the release of her interim report on progress as Canada's special interlocutor on unmarked graves at former residential schools, Kimberly Murray says lawmakers at all levels of government shouldn’t be waiting for her findings to act.

Unhealthy habits of university students could lead to future health problems

A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Preventative Medicine Reports by a group of international researchers has found that post-secondary students with unhealthy eating habits can go on to suffer from disease and mental health issues for years to come.

Canadian WW1 internment operations marked by new Calgarian Ukrainian monument

A memorial exhibit marking a dark part of Canada’s First World War involvement was unveiled in Calgary Saturday.
Alberta man charged after driving SUV through attached garage

A Linden, Alta. man has been charged after allegedly driving an SUV through an attached garage.
Investigators on scene of early-morning fire in vacant Bowness building

Police and fire crews are investigating after a structure fire at a vacant building in Bowness early Saturday morning.

Saskatoon

'This is a spending problem': Saskatoon business leader calls for 'mid-management' job cuts at city hall

The head of Saskatoon’s chamber of commerce responding with frustration to the city’s announcement of a $75 million deficit over the next two years — and the tax hikes that will likely be needed to help makeup some of the the shortfall.
Sask. small business makes final list for national 'Tales of Triumph' contest

A Birch Lake, Saskatchewan business is one of 15 finalists in Canada Post’s Tales of Triumph contest.
Saskatoon man charged in child pornography investigation

A 25-year-old Saskatoon man is facing child pornography charges after an investigation by the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE).

Regina

Transplant may not be possible for Sask. girl who stole hearts on TikTok

A young Saskatchewan girl that stole the hearts of the province, and millions online, is back in hospital.
Ukraine's fight for 'the future of us all,' Trudeau says on surprise trip to Kyiv

Canada will spend $500 million to help Ukraine's military fight Russia's invasion, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday in Kyiv, where he told the country's parliament they are in a battle for 'the future of us all.'
13-year-old dies following rollover near Moosomin, Sask.

A 13-year-old is dead following a vehicle rollover near Moosomin on Thursday morning.

Atlantic

Cape Breton tourism officials aim to clear the air after businesses impacted by N.S. wildfires

Although Cape Breton is hours away from the wildfires on mainland Nova Scotia, the head of Destination Cape Breton says some would-be visitors to the island have ended up with the wrong idea.
N.S. woman fined nearly $29,000 for outdoor fire as massive Shelburne wildfire burns

Police say a woman in central Nova Scotia has been fined nearly $29,000 for having an unsupervised outdoor fire in the midst of a provincewide fire ban.
New disc golf course headlines Shamrock Day in Saint John, N.B.

Disc golf lovers in Saint John, N.B., will no longer have to travel the province to play their sport. Shamrock Park now hosts a full 18-hole course for all to enjoy.

Toronto

Russian cargo plane seized by Canadian government at Toronto Pearson Airport

A Russian-registered cargo aircraft that has been grounded at Toronto Pearson Airport for more than a year was seized by the Canadian government Saturday afternoon and could now be redistributed to Ukraine.
'Do not consume': Health Canada recalls brand of frozen berries sold in Ontario

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for two kinds of Alasko brand frozen fruit due to possible norovirus contamination.
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BREAKING | Toronto Raptors hiring Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as new head coach: reports

Toronto is hiring Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as its new head coach, according to multiple reports Saturday.

Montreal

'The battle isn't won': Next 48 hours crucial in Quebec wildfire fight : Bonnardel

The next 48 hours will be crucial in Quebec's wildfire fight in northern and western parts of the province, with rain forecast for Monday but warmer, humid temperatures expected until then.
A worker on a Quebec highway construction site was hit by a driver

A worker on a worksite on Highway 15 South in Mirabel was hit by a driver on Friday evening. He suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
'Do not consume': Health Canada recalls brand of frozen berries sold in Quebec

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for two kinds of Alasko brand frozen fruit due to possible norovirus contamination.

Ottawa

Four men injured in ByWard Market shooting

Ottawa police say four men were located on Clarence Street with gunshot wounds at approximately 1:30 a.m. Two of the men suffered life-threatening injuries.
Ukraine's fight for 'the future of us all,' Trudeau says on surprise trip to Kyiv

Canada will spend $500 million to help Ukraine's military fight Russia's invasion, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday in Kyiv, where he told the country's parliament they are in a battle for 'the future of us all.'
Diving for debris: Kingston divers pull garbage out of Lake Ontario on day of cleanup, awareness

Our water sources are some of the most important resources we have in the world, so divers and volunteers came together in Kingston to clean up Lake Ontario’s shoreline on Saturday.

Kitchener

Hwy. 401 westbound reopens outside Cambridge, Ont. following crash

Police have reopened a section of Highway 401 westbound between Woodstock and Cambridge after a crash involving a transport truck and an Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) vehicle resulted in a closure.
Man taken to hospital after being struck by motorist learning to drive in Waterloo: WRPS

An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital Saturday morning after being struck in the Uptown Waterloo Parkade by a motorist police say was learning to drive.
City of Waterloo’s Service Centre open house returns

The City of Waterloo gave residents an inside look at its Service Centre with its annual open house returning this weekend for the first time since the pandemic began.

Northern Ontario

Someone in Ontario has an email telling them they've won $22M in a Lotto Max jackpot

Someone in Ontario will wake up to an email informing them they're $22 million richer.
Northern Ont. wildfire update, one new fire reported Saturday

There is one new confirmed fire in the Northeast Region as of Saturday. Here’s what you need to know.
Timmins Pride celebrates 10th anniversary with rally and parade

The annual Timmins Pride Rally and Parade in Timmins is celebrating a milestone -- its 10th anniversary.

Winnipeg

'Things have been changing': Pembina Valley Pride standing up to hate

Hundreds of people gathered to show support after a small community experienced homophobic hate acts during Pride month.
Brandon Sportsplex Arena shut down due to ice plant repairs

Hockey and skating enthusiasts in Brandon will have one less rink to skate on for the foreseeable future.
RCMP close down highway for search warrant

Manitoba RCMP shut down traffic on Highway 9 Saturday morning as part of an ongoing investigation.

Vancouver

Hundreds displaced after fire breaks out in Maple Ridge

More than 200 people have been displaced after a large fire in Maple Ridge Friday night.
Shifting winds, cooler temperatures helping firefighters at Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Shifting winds, cooling temperatures and intermittent rain showers are helping crews today battling a wildfire that forced the evacuation of the northeast British Columbia town of Tumbler Ridge.
Beloved B.C.-based Asian grocery chain announces first U.S. location

Residents of Washington state will soon be able to experience a B.C. favourite without crossing the border.

Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island wildfire expected to continue for 'several days' as highway remains closed

Wildfire officials are sending an additional 20 firefighters to help battle an out-of-control blaze that has burned more than two square kilometres of forest and cut off a major highway on Vancouver Island.
West Shore RCMP seek suspicious man seen near elementary school

The West Shore RCMP are asking the public to help identify a suspicious man who was spotted near an elementary school twice in the past few weeks.
BC Ferries cancels sailings between Vancouver and Victoria

BC Ferries has cancelled two sailings between Vancouver and Victoria on Friday evening.

Man, 41, dies after north Edmonton assault

Man, 41, dies after north Edmonton assault

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BREAKING | Toronto Raptors hiring Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as new head coach: reports