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Winnipeg Blue Bombers' kicker Marc Liegghio (13) kicks a field goal against the Calgary Stampeders during first half CFL football action in Winnipeg, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods)

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Storm leaves at least nine dead, many powerless across Ontario and Quebec

Tens of thousands of people remain without power after Saturday's powerful storm that left at least nine dead and caused extensive damage throughout southern Ontario and Quebec.

Residents take a look at a tree that was destroyed during a major storm in Ottawa on Saturday, May 21, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

What is a 'derecho'? Climatologist explains Saturday's powerful storm

The storm that moved across Ontario and Quebec Saturday is known as a 'derecho', a powerful kind of windstorm that is long lasting and far-reaching.

Trained dogs can identify COVID-19 by sniffing skin swabs: study

A new study that brought sniffer dogs to an airport to search for COVID-19 has found that dogs may be able to detect the virus with high accuracy just from smelling skin swabs.

Russian sentenced to life in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial

A Ukrainian court sentenced a 21-year-old Russian soldier to life in prison Monday for killing a civilian, sealing the first conviction for war crimes since Moscow's invasion three months ago.

Zelenskyy urges 'maximum' sanctions on Russia in Davos talk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for 'maximum' sanctions against Russia during a virtual speech Monday to corporate executives, government officials and other elites on the first day of the World Economic Economic gathering in Davos.

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DEVELOPING | Sunrise ceremony opens daylong Kamloops, B.C., memorial to mark graves detection anniversary

A memorial to mark the one-year anniversary of the announcement of the detection of an unmarked burial site at the former residential school at Kamloops, B.C. starts early Monday with a ceremony at sunrise and concludes with a closing evening prayer.

Group of Ontario lawyers petitions courts to keep proceedings virtual

More than 1,000 lawyers in Ontario have signed a petition to make all court appearances 'presumptively virtual unless parties and their counsel agree otherwise.'

How concerned should we be about monkeypox?

Global health officials have sounded the alarm over rising cases in Europe and elsewhere of monkeypox, a type of viral infection more common to west and central Africa. Here's what we know about the current outbreak and the relative risk.

Officials expect 3 to 4 days to restore power across Ottawa following storm

Hydro Ottawa says it will take several days to restore power and clean up after a severe storm damaged hydro poles and wires on Saturday.

Regina

Sikh Society of Regina gathers to celebrate Vaisakha

The Sikh Society of Regina’s sixth annual Vaisakha celebration began Sunday with a large parade to the provincial legislature that was followed by festivities in Wascana Park.
Cyclists raise over $10,000 for Ukrainian orphanage

A 100 mile bicycle trek took place this weekend raising money for a good cause.
'Owl of us Matter': Sask. author’s new book teaches children about Indigenous history

A University of Regina student has created a children’s book as a resource to teach kids about Indigenous history.

Saskatoon

43 CP Rail cars carrying potash derail east of Fort Macleod, Alta.

Clean up is underway after 43 CP Rail train cars carrying potash left the track Sunday morning east of Fort Macleod, Alta.
'A dream come true': Sask. Rattlers players rekindle childhood friendship

Saskatchewan Rattlers players Scottie Lindsey and Lawrence Moore are set for a reunion nearly 20 years in the making.
Why 'Peacekeepers' have been key to the success of Saskatoon Tribal Council's new shelter

The work of staff known as Peacekeepers has been an integral component of the success of the Saskatoon Tribal Council Wellness Centre, a city report says.

Northern Ontario

Missing plane found

Ontario Provincial Police say a missing aircraft was discovered Saturday evening in Lake Superior Provincial Park, about two kilometres east of Old Woman Road.
8 people dead after storm rips through Ontario; tens of thousands without power

The death count related to a destructive storm that ripped through much of southern Ontario continues to rise
Officials expect 3 to 4 days to restore power across Ottawa following storm

Hydro Ottawa says it will take several days to restore power and clean up after a severe storm damaged hydro poles and wires on Saturday.

Edmonton

Kane hat trick fuels Oilers 4-1 win over Flames to take series lead

Evander Kane scored a natural hat trick during an electric six-minute span and captain Connor McDavid provided more magic with three assists in another dominant performance as the Edmonton Oilers downed the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Family of man killed in Chinatown attack hope for solutions to create a safer community

Family members remember one of the men killed in Chinatown this week as a kind and hardworking man, and hope that his needless death will lead to change.
'Will change the lake': Residents worry about proposed feedlot operation near Pigeon Lake, Alta.

Residents south of Edmonton are concerned about a proposed feedlot near Pigeon Lake.

Toronto

Storm leaves at least nine dead, many powerless across Ontario and Quebec

Tens of thousands of people remain without power after Saturday's powerful storm that left at least nine dead and caused extensive damage throughout southern Ontario and Quebec.
What 3 Hamilton stakeholders want out of this Ontario election

The Ontario election campaign may not be generating the same level of interest as some previous races but Kojo Damptey says that the result will nonetheless be "critical" for Hamilton.
Driver dead after crashing into east-end Toronto home, gas leak capped

Toronto police say a man is dead after he crashed into a home in the Beaches Sunday evening and caused a gas leak.

Calgary

Kane hat trick fuels Oilers 4-1 win over Flames to take series lead

Evander Kane scored a natural hat trick during an electric six-minute span and captain Connor McDavid provided more magic with three assists in another dominant performance as the Edmonton Oilers downed the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.
43 CP Rail cars carrying potash derail east of Fort Macleod, Alta.

Clean up is underway after 43 CP Rail train cars carrying potash left the track Sunday morning east of Fort Macleod, Alta.
Calgary motorcycle enthusiasts dress up in 'Sunday Best' to raise awareness for men's health

A group of Calgary motorcycle enthusiasts showed up in style Sunday, wearing their finest three-piece suits and vintage attire in an effort to raise money for men’s health.

Montreal

Hundreds of thousands of Quebec homes still without power after weekend storm

Hydro-Quebec states at the height of the storm, 550,000 customers were without power.
What's open and closed in Montreal this Victoria, Patriots' Day long weekend

Whether you call it Victoria Day or Patriots' Day, here's a list of what's open and closed on Monday, May 23.
Large fire rips through brush south of Montreal

A large fire left stretches of brush south of Montreal burnt to ashes as firefighters hosed down fields to contain the blaze.

Ottawa

More than 150,000 Ottawa homes and businesses still without power following the storm

Hydro Ottawa says it could take three to four days to restore power to tens of thousands of Ottawa homes and businesses following Saturday's powerful storm.
Ottawa's mayor recommends people work from home for the next few days

Mayor Jim Watson is asking Ottawa residents to work from home over the next few days following the long weekend as the clean up continues from Saturday's devastating storm.
What to do with spoiled food after a power outage

Power has been out for hundreds of thousands of people in Ottawa for more than a full day, which means food is spoiling in fridges and freezers across the city.

Atlantic

One fisherman dead following incident on remote lake near Saint John

New Brunswick RCMP say a Saint John man has died following an incident Saturday afternoon on Loch Alva Lake, near Musquash.
'I'll be back next year to win it again': 2 Halifax runners win Blue Nose Marathon Sunday

Two new Haligonians won the Blue Nose Marathon Sunday, and for both, it was their first time winning a marathon.
Halifax-area building under construction collapses; no one on-site at the time: developer

An investigation into how and why a building under construction in the Halifax area collapsed on Sunday is underway, according to the developer behind the project.

Kitchener

Missing plane leaving Delhi, Ont. discovered in Northern Ontario

OPP say the missing plane that took off from Delhi, Ont. and never arrived at its destination was discovered Saturday evening in Lake Superior Provincial Park, about two kilometres east of Old Woman Bay.
'Looked like we drove into a warzone': Cleanup continues following strong storm that knocked out power

Residents on Maple Street in Cambridge were busy cleaning up large pieces of broken trees and avoiding dangling power lines on Sunday, after the severe storm that rocked Southwestern Ontario the day before.
Police investigating fatal crash in Cambridge: WRPS

A man is dead after a fatal single-vehicle crash in Cambridge, according to police.

Vancouver

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DEVELOPING | Sunrise ceremony opens daylong Kamloops, B.C., memorial to mark graves detection anniversary

A memorial to mark the one-year anniversary of the announcement of the detection of an unmarked burial site at the former residential school at Kamloops, B.C. starts early Monday with a ceremony at sunrise and concludes with a closing evening prayer.
79-year-old waiting for open-heart surgery in B.C. says health is deteriorating

A Vancouver senior says she was told by her doctor in November that she required open-heart surgery. Seven months later, she’s yet to receive a surgery date and says her condition is getting worse.
Solemn day of ceremony to mark anniversary of Kamloops unmarked graves

Beginning at sunrise on Monday, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc will host a solemn day of ceremony and reflection to mark the one-year anniversary of unmarked graves being located at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.

Vancouver Island

Port Hardy residents warned after man encounters 'aggressive black bear' in town

The BC Conservation Officer Service is warning residents of Port Hardy to "take precautions" after a man had an encounter with "an aggressive black bear" in the district on Friday.
Police seek Parksville bank robbery suspect with tattoo on right thumb

Mounties on the Mid-Island are asking the public for help identifying a man suspected of robbing a bank in Parksville last week.
Business case for bringing rail back to Vancouver Island released

The Island Corridor Foundation (ICF), which manages rail on Vancouver Island, released last week an initial business case stating the need it sees for safe, efficient, reliable, transit-like rail as the island's population grows.