Missing 70-year-old woman found safe: Winnipeg police

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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.

'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.
City officials ask drivers to avoid flooded underpasses as more rain on the way

The City of Regina has a three-phase approach to address the flooding that occurs at the downtown underpasses during most heavy rainfalls, including Thursday night’s storm.
Here's what Nova Scotia's wildfires look like from outer space

Photos released by NASA taken from International Space Station show the immense scale of the wildfires in Nova Scotia, with billowing smoke engulfing the landscape.

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.

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.

Edmonton

'The biggest cheerleaders': Dedicated group help keep Ryan Shtuka's story alive five years later

Brought together by kindness and heartbreak, a group of women is helping an Alberta mother make sure her missing son is never forgotten.
Military paratroopers celebrate 'brotherhood' at Edmonton reunion

More than 500 people attended a paratroopers reunion this weekend at the Airborne Social Club of Edmonton.
13-year-old girl attacked by stranger near Mill Creek Ravine

Edmonton police are searching for the man who attacked a young girl near Mill Creek Ravine Tuesday morning.

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.

Calgary

Calgary Ukrainian Festival welcomes in thousands

Thousands of people are spending the weekend soaking up Ukrainian culture and welcoming new Canadians to the city.
Police seek public assistance locating missing teen

Calgary police need help from the public to help find a missing 19-year-old.
Inglewood Indigenous gallery raising funds for northern Alberta fire victims

A family-owned Indigenous art gallery is celebrating its 14th birthday and raising funds for northern Alberta fire victims Saturday.

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

Police are investigating the "suspicious death" of a man discovered shot dead in downtown Montreal Saturday. According to the SPVM, a man was found around 7:50 a.m. inside an apartment on Saint-Catherine and Beaudry Streets, in Montreal's Gay Village.

Ottawa

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.
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.
Hidden camera found in Gatineau school washroom and construction season begins in Ottawa: Top 5 stories this week

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the top five stories in Ottawa this week.

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.

Kitchener

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.
Region's annual water conservation bylaw in effect

A late spring heat wave is prompting the Region of Waterloo to remind residents of the need to conserve water when possible as the annual water conservation bylaw takes effect.

Vancouver

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).
Water pump worth $50K stolen from Pitt Meadows farm: RCMP

Police are asking people to be on the lookout for a massive piece of farm equipment that was reported stolen in Pitt Meadows Friday.
Winner of chance to buy $228K bottle of Scotch has backed out, BCLIQUOR says

A do-over has been scheduled for a Vancouver draw that promised one person the chance to purchase a $228,000 bottle of Scotch.

Vancouver Island

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.
'Utterly disgusting': Canadian Army sergeant fined for 'anti-Jewish' comments

A 38-year-old sergeant in the Canadian Army was fined $3,000 and issued a severe reprimand after he made what a military judge described as 'utterly disgusting' anti-Jewish comments while conducting an infantry training course in 2021.