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Canada sends military aircraft into Haiti's skies as gang violence escalates

Canada has sent one of its military planes to Haiti to help the country cope with escalating violence. A joint statement today from National Defence Minister Anita Anand and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada has deployed a CP-140 Aurora aircraft to help 'disrupt the activities of gangs' in Haiti.

A police convoy escort fuel trucks filled with gas as they drive from the Varreux fuel terminal, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Nov. 8, 2022. UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, speaking to the UN Security Council on Dec. 21, 2022, urged countries to urgently consider Haiti’s request for an international armed force to help restore security in the country troubled by gang violence.(AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph, File)

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.

Drake, Michael Buble among early Grammy winners

Two Canadian pop superstars are early winners at this year's Grammy Awards. Toronto rapper Drake picked up best melodic rap performance for his appearance on Future's 'Wait for U' while Vancouver crooner Michael Bublé won best traditional pop vocal album for 'Higher.'

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.

China has reasons to keep cool after U.S. downs suspected spy balloon

China may respond to the U.S. shooting down its suspected spy balloon after warning of 'serious repercussions,' but analysts say any move will likely be finely calibrated to keep from worsening ties that both sides have been seeking to repair.

Five things to know about upcoming health-care talks between Trudeau, premiers

On Tuesday in Ottawa, Canada's 13 premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will sit around the same table in person for the first time since COVID-19 hoping to find a path toward a new long-term health-care funding deal.

Former Israeli PM: Putin promised not to kill Zelenskyy

A former Israeli prime minister who served briefly as a mediator at the start of Russia's war with Ukraine says he drew a promise from the Russian president not to kill his Ukrainian counterpart.

Justice minister open to amending bail laws, OPP commissioner says change 'needed now'

Justice Minister and Attorney General David Lametti says he is open to amending bail laws, which have come under increased scrutiny following the shooting death of an Ontario Provincial Police officer.

U.S. downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China

The U.S. military on Saturday shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America. China insisted the flyover was an accident involving a civilian aircraft and threatened repercussions.

Toronto

Fatal hit-and-run on the Danforth now considered a homicide

Toronto police are now saying that a fatal hit-and-run on the Danforth is being treated as a homicide.
Calls grow to declare Toronto homelessness a public health crisis after extreme cold

Councillors in Toronto are set to consider keeping warming centres open 24-7 for the rest of the winter amid growing calls for homelessness to be declared a public health crisis in the city.
Historic trees at Toronto's Osgoode Hall spared until Feb. 10 following interim injunction

The historic trees on the chopping block at Osgoode Hall in downtown Toronto will live to see another day.

Atlantic

The Big Thaw: Burst pipes, water damage wreaks havoc on Maritime homes

After one of the coldest days in years for most of the Maritimes, temperatures were up significantly Sunday. Now, after the big chill came the big thaw -- and a flood of calls for local plumbers.
Eastern Canada cold snap ends, but thousands in N.S. and N.B. still without power

Cold weather alerts that blanketed eastern Canada for the past two days have largely lifted, but some Nova Scotians and New Brunswickers remain without power due to outages caused by the frigid temperatures and high winds.
Nova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team investigating death of N.B. man: RCMP

New Brunswick RCMP has requested the Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) conduct an inquiry after a man died during a police response Saturday.

London

London Lightning brings awareness to violence against women

London Lightning players looked a little different at their game Sunday, turning in their yellow jerseys for purple ones to bring awareness to the issue of male violence against women.
‘#ChooseToInclude trending in Canada’: Local Special Olympians benefit from donut sales

Kerry Cloney is getting in some extra bowling practice as she prepares for her next provincial tournament.
COVID-19 outbreak at Seaforth Community Hospital declared over

The inpatient unit at Seaforth Community Hospital has reopened to admissions and transfers following a COVID-19 outbreak on the unit.

Northern Ontario

Sudbury cellphone sale goes wrong

Greater Sudbury Police Service say it has charged a man and a woman with multiple offences following the investigation into an online ad selling a cellular phone.
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.
Saturday night stabbing in Sudbury leaves one in hospital

A teen is in hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries following an incident in the Greater Sudbury community of Coniston Saturday evening.

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.
Calgary firefighter bounces back after removal of volleyball-sized tumour

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, and Saturday, on World Cancer Day, many shared their stories in the hopes of helping others.
Drake, Michael Buble among early Grammy winners

Two Canadian pop superstars are early winners at this year's Grammy Awards. Toronto rapper Drake picked up best melodic rap performance for his appearance on Future's 'Wait for U' while Vancouver crooner Michael Bublé won best traditional pop vocal album for 'Higher.'

Kitchener

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.
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.
Kitchener man recounts car theft while cleaning out vehicle

Waterloo regional police are investigating a car theft they say happened while the owner was vacuuming out their vehicle.

Vancouver

Vancouver program that pairs mental health nurses and police to get funding boost

A $2.8 million grant from the City of Vancouver to the local health authority will help expand a program that pairs police officers with mental health nurses in the city.
Salt marsh restoration underway in Boundary Bay

For the last week, a national conservation organization has been working to restore the tidal marsh in Delta's Boundary Bay.
Five things to know about upcoming health-care talks between Trudeau, premiers

On Tuesday in Ottawa, Canada's 13 premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will sit around the same table in person for the first time since COVID-19 hoping to find a path toward a new long-term health-care funding deal.

Edmonton

Woman stabbed in confrontation at grocery store

RCMP are investigating after a woman was stabbed in a Red Deer grocery store on Friday.
'I was begging the man to help': Off-leash dog attacks German shepherd in northeast Edmonton

A dog required emergency surgery after what its owner described as a vicious attack Friday evening in northeast Edmonton.
Drake, Michael Buble among early Grammy winners

Two Canadian pop superstars are early winners at this year's Grammy Awards. Toronto rapper Drake picked up best melodic rap performance for his appearance on Future's 'Wait for U' while Vancouver crooner Michael Bublé won best traditional pop vocal album for 'Higher.'

Windsor

Realtor fears influx in demand for affordable housing in Windsor-Essex

A new student residence is slated for the University of Windsor following a record number of student enrollments.
Convoy marking one-year since Ambassador Bridge blockade expected to arrive in Windsor: police

Windsor police say a vehicle convoy marking the one-year anniversary of the Ambassador Bridge blockade is expected to arrive in the city Sunday afternoon.
Windsor man living without heat inside downtown apartment unit for nearly one year

A Windsor, Ont., man is pursuing legal action to try and recover hydro costs he incurred due to his apartment unit being left without heat for nearly a full year.

Regina

Over 40 dogs found in Fort Qu'Appelle home, court documents show

Two men from the Fort Qu'Appelle area were found guilty of causing distress to animals in a dog hoarding case.
Mischief charges laid after fire extinguisher set off in business: Regina police

Two youths were arrested after allegedly causing mischief in Regina’s downtown early Saturday night.
'Thank you to all Canadians': Ukrainians in Sask. show appreciation by donating blood

A group who fled to Canada due to the war in Ukraine are showing their appreciation by donating the gift of life at Canadian Blood Services in Regina.

Ottawa

No source found for 'overwhelming paint-like smell' that prompted hazmat call

The Ottawa Fire Services hazardous materials team has left an apartment building on St. Laurent Boulevard after residents reported an "overwhelming paint-like" smell.
Prescott, Ont. council to debate motion to eliminate 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.
Transit Commission awaiting draft budget specifics this week

Ottawa's Transit Commission meets this Thursday to discuss its 2023 draft budget, but some details found in the citywide draft are already raising questions.

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.
Over 40 dogs found in Fort Qu'Appelle home, court documents show

Two men from the Fort Qu'Appelle area were found guilty of causing distress to animals in a dog hoarding case.