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Powerful earthquake rocks Turkiye and Syria, kills more than 1,300

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked wide swaths of Turkiye and Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing more than 1,300 people. Hundreds were still believed to be trapped under rubble, and the toll was expected to rise as rescue workers searched mounds of wreckage in cities and towns across the area.

Trying to reach trapped residents inside collapsed buildings in Adana, Turkiye, on Feb. 6, 2023. (IHA agency via AP)

Attracting, retaining pilots an ongoing issue in Canada: industry analysts

Retirements, high training costs and poor pay are fuelling a pilot shortage in Canada, industry analysts say, at a time when travel has surged in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canadian dollar's outlook for 2023 uncertain as interest rate hikes wane: experts

Experts say the outlook for the loonie in 2023 largely depends on commodity prices, how the U.S. dollar fares, and whether central banks are successful in avoiding a major recession.

Strongest earthquake to hit Buffalo in decades causes rumbles in southern Ontario

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake that struck near Buffalo, N.Y. Monday morning was felt in southern Ontario, officials say.

China accuses U.S. of indiscriminate use of force over balloon

China on Monday accused the United States of indiscriminate use of force in shooting down a suspected Chinese spy balloon, saying it 'seriously impacted and damaged both sides' efforts and progress in stabilizing Sino-U.S. relations.'

BoC's first summary of deliberations coming this week. Here's what to expect

The Bank of Canada is set to publish its first summary of deliberations Wednesday, giving Canadians a peak into the governing council's reasoning behind its decision to raise interest rates last month.

Beyonce becomes most decorated artist in Grammys history; Harry Styles wins album of the year

Beyonce sits alone atop the Grammy throne as the ceremony's most decorated artist in history, but at the end of Sunday's show it was Harry Styles who walked away with the album of the year honour.

Charles Kimbrough, best known for role in 'Murphy Brown,' dies at 86

Charles Kimbrough, a Tony- and Emmy-nominated actor who played a straight-laced news anchor opposite Candice Bergen on 'Murphy Brown,' died Jan. 11 in Culver City, California. He was 86.

Advocates come together to help sailors stuck for months on tugboats in Quebec port

Groups that advocate for seafarers are expressing concern for 11 sailors who are spending a harsh Quebec winter aboard three tugboats that have been detained for months in the port of Trois-Rivières.

Regina

'Need some flexibility': Sask. premier in Ottawa for health meetings

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe flew to Ottawa on Sunday ahead of the first ministers meeting regarding healthcare funding scheduled for this week.
Regina's Kelly Knapp wins SaskTel Tankard

Regina’s Kelly Knapp defeated Swift Current’s Steve Laycock 5-4 in the final of the SaskTel Tankard in Estevan, Sask. on Sunday and will represent Saskatchewan at the Tim Hortons Brier in London, Ont. from March 3 to 12.
Sask. man dead following snowmobile collision

A person is dead following a snowmobile collision near Candle Lake early Sunday morning.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon city greenhouses on the verge of being condemned: report

Saskatoon will no longer supply its own flowers for its summer flowerpots and garden beds, according to a report before city councillors this week.
Sask. man dead following snowmobile collision

A person is dead following a snowmobile collision near Candle Lake early Sunday morning.
'A big part of my childhood': Regina student brings Lego to life through stop-motion animation

Jayson Reddekopp has been a Lego collector since he was a kid. Now in his second year of university, he’s bringing his passion to life using just his Lego pieces and an iPhone.

Northern Ontario

Strongest earthquake to hit Buffalo in decades causes rumbles in southern Ontario

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake that struck near Buffalo, N.Y. Monday morning was felt in southern Ontario, officials say.
Two arrested in Kapuskasing police investigation, schools closed

Schools in the northern Ontario town of Kapuskasing are closed Monday after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a threat resulting in two arrests.
New study highlights increasing prevalence of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys, young men

Canadian researchers are drawing attention to the increasing prevalence of 'a pathological pursuit of muscularity' among Canadian boys and young men, with a new study that found one in four were at risk of developing what's known as muscle dysmorphia.

Edmonton

Family of man slain in northeast Edmonton searching for answers

An Edmonton family is in mourning after the sudden death of their son and brother in the city's northeast.
New study highlights increasing prevalence of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys, young men

Canadian researchers are drawing attention to the increasing prevalence of 'a pathological pursuit of muscularity' among Canadian boys and young men, with a new study that found one in four were at risk of developing what's known as muscle dysmorphia.
Masking alone wouldn't have eased respiratory virus surge in the fall: PHO document

Introducing a mask mandate when respiratory viruses surged in the fall may not have eased the crush on pediatric hospitals, a Public Health Ontario science brief obtained by The Canadian Press concludes.

Toronto

Strongest earthquake to hit Buffalo in decades causes rumbles in southern Ontario

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake that struck near Buffalo, N.Y. Monday morning was felt in southern Ontario, officials say.
Masking alone wouldn't have eased respiratory virus surge in the fall: PHO document

Introducing a mask mandate when respiratory viruses surged in the fall may not have eased the crush on pediatric hospitals, a Public Health Ontario science brief obtained by The Canadian Press concludes.
Three people rescued after falling through ice near Toronto Islands

Three people are now in the care of paramedics after a skating mishap on Lake Ontario Monday morning.

Calgary

'Absolute nightmare': Calgarians call attention to the children unable to leave Ukraine

A group of Calgarians gathered along Memorial Drive Sunday to draw attention to what they call "disgusting" treatment of Ukrainian children.
Powerful earthquake rocks Turkiye and Syria, kills more than 1,300

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked wide swaths of Turkiye and Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing more than 1,300 people. Hundreds were still believed to be trapped under rubble, and the toll was expected to rise as rescue workers searched mounds of wreckage in cities and towns across the area.
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If you're driving through Balzac today, give Billy the nod.

Montreal

Arson squad investigating building fire in Pierrefonds early Monday morning

A commercial establishment in northwest Montreal was the target of an apparent arson attack early Monday morning. The damage caused by the fire was not significant, and there were no injuries, according to the Montreal Police Department (SPVM).
Hydro-Quebec executive vice-president Eric Filion goes to Bombardier

Hydro-Quebec's executive vice-president and chief operating officer, Eric Filion, is joining his former boss at Bombardier. Bombardier president and CEO Éric Martel, who formerly headed Hydro-Québec, announced Monday that Filion will join his management team.
Black-owned restaurateurs in Montreal making space in the culinary scene

More and more Black-owned restaurants and culinary experiences have begun to dot the landscape of the city's culinary scene, but more is needed to help their communities' gastronomic enterprises thrive.

Ottawa

Powerful earthquake rocks Turkiye and Syria, kills more than 1,300

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked wide swaths of Turkiye and Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing more than 1,300 people. Hundreds were still believed to be trapped under rubble, and the toll was expected to rise as rescue workers searched mounds of wreckage in cities and towns across the area.
Eastern Ontario town council to debate mandatory oath to King Charles

The debate on elected officials pledging allegiance to King Charles III will shift to a small town south of Ottawa this week, as Prescott town council discusses a motion on whether to abolish the requirement for newly elected members.
Here's how you can have your say on the 2023 city of Ottawa budget

Councillors will be hosting draft budget consultation sessions between Feb. 6 and 20, while each city committee will hear from the public before approving the budgets.

Atlantic

Several Maritime schools closed after frigid weekend, thousands without power in N.S.

Thousands of Nova Scotians are without power Monday morning following frigid temperatures and high winds over the weekend.
Storm Watch: School closures and cancellations

Here is a list of school closures and cancellations for Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
Cape Breton University, striking faculty reach tentative agreement

Striking faculty members at Cape Breton University have reached a tentative agreement with the university.

Kitchener

Woolwich man arrested for alleged death threats to local MP

Waterloo regional police have arrested a Woolwich man after death threats were allegedly made to a local Member of Parliament online.
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School closed for Monday due to flooding

The first day of the second semester will be pushed back for students at Jacob Hespeler Secondary School in Cambridge.
Most read stories of the week: Conestoga Mall robbery, house explosion hearing, cancelled Valentine's Day

An armed robbery at Conestoga Mall, a hearing on a 2018 Kitchener house explosion, and a school cancelling Valentine's Day round out the most ready stories of the week.

Vancouver

‘It's my only wish’: Grieving Surrey mother still waiting for justice in daughter's slaying

Two years after a young woman in Surrey was gunned down, her family says they still waiting for justice.
'I want to bring Blockbuster back': B.C. teen creates free movie lending library

Tucked away on a residential street in Langley, there's a blue cabinet filled with VHS tapes and DVDs bearing the once-familiar logo of Blockbuster video.
Vancouver council set to provide $2.8M funding boost for city’s mental health services

The City of Vancouver will be providing $2.8 million in funding to the local health authority to bolster the city’s mental health services, officials announced Sunday.

Vancouver Island

5-month suspension for Victoria nurse who 'falsified a medical record'

A Victoria nurse has been suspended for five months for failing to adequately assess a patient and then falsifying a medical record regarding the assessment.
B.C. man overcomes 'nightmare' burns to create 'dream come true' life

When he was 18, John Westhaver was the sole survivor of a crash the killed three friends and left him with life-threatening burns. His journey since then has taken him from anger to love.
VicPD warns of road closures during B.C. Throne Speech

Several streets around the B.C. legislature building in downtown Victoria will be closed on Monday during the annual Throne Speech.

'We miss you': Search party combs Steinbach streets for missing man

'We miss you': Search party combs Steinbach streets for missing man

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