Metallica to play two shows at Montreal's Olympic Stadium next summer

James Hetfield of Metallica performs during the Global Citizen Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Central Park in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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WHO decision on COVID-19 emergency won't affect Canada's response: Tam

The World Health Organization will announce Monday whether it thinks COVID-19 still represents a global health emergency but Canada's top doctor says regardless of what the international body decides, Canada's response to the coronavirus will not change.

A sign reading 'wearing a mask is recommended,' is shown on a door in Montreal's Old Port, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Video shows struggle for hammer during Pelosi attack

Video released publicly Friday shows the husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi struggling with his assailant for control of a hammer moments before he was struck in the head during a brutal attack in the couple's San Francisco home last year.

Remembering the horrors of the Holocaust 78 years after liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

In an emotional and powerful speech at an International Holocaust Remembrance Day event in Ottawa, a survivor stressed the importance of remembering the millions of victims murdered by the Nazis during the Second World War and underscored the need to stand up against anti-semitism and hate.

Running Room Canada website hit with data breach; some passwords, credit card info accessed

An outside group may have accessed the online personal information of some Running Room customers in Canada over the last several months, the retailer says.

Lifelong Leafs fan fulfils dream of seeing first game, passes away next day

Mike Davy always dreamed of going to a Toronto Maple Leafs game, and once it finally happened, he passed away the night after.

Pamela Anderson defends Tim Allen after flashing allegation

Pamela Anderson is addressing discussion about a story regarding her 'Home Improvement' co-star Tim Allen that is part of her new memoir, 'Love Pamela.'

What is going on with Bill C-11, the government's online streaming legislation?

The Liberals have spent years trying to pass online streaming legislation and now the current iteration, known as Bill C-11, is closer than ever to passing. With a potential parliamentary showdown ahead, here's what you need to know about how the contentious Broadcasting Act bill got to this stage.

Zellers rolling out food trucks for Canadians 'craving a taste of nostalgia'

Though you won't be able to sit on the old, cracked pleather benches and take in the thick smell of gravy and fries, while the gentle sound of clanging dishes provides the soundtrack for your lunch, Zellers plans to roll out food trucks for those 'craving a taste of nostalgia.'

MPs prepare for return to Parliament as Ottawa marks one-year anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy'

Members of Parliament are making their way back to Ottawa ahead of resuming sitting on Monday, as the city prepares to mark the one-year anniversary of the arrival of 'Freedom Convoy' protesters.

Toronto

TTC deploying 80 additional staff to focus on safety amid rash of violence

The TTC is adding dozens of staff across the system daily in an effort to increase safety as it grapples with recent violent attacks that have left many riders shaken.
Lifelong Leafs fan fulfils dream of seeing first game, passes away next day

Mike Davy always dreamed of going to a Toronto Maple Leafs game, and once it finally happened, he passed away the night after.
3 people charged after allegedly impersonating homeowners to sell Toronto property

Three people have been charged after allegedly impersonating the owners of a Toronto home and selling it while they were away on vacation.

Atlantic

Yarmouth man found guilty of second-degree murder in death of Colton Cook

A jury has delivered a guilty verdict in the 2020 murder of a man from the Yarmouth, N.S., area.
Moncton fire department gives update on woman, children sent to hospital

With three structure fires in three days, it's been a busy week for the Moncton Fire Department.
As faculty strikes, N.S. Premier Tim Houston announces medical school for Cape Breton University

The Nova Scotia government will help open a medical school at Cape Breton University, the same post-secondary institution that saw faculty go on strike Friday, by fall 2025.

London

'The textbook definition of plagiarism': Educators mobilize to counter essay-writing app ChatGPT

Educators are hoping to write a new chapter in the story of ChatGPT, and it’s one that sees limits on the program’s ability to do school work for students.
Kincardine prepares for downtown ‘reconstruction’

In a few months, you won’t be able to drive through Kincardine’s downtown. It will be a several block long construction zone.
Memphis authorities release video in Tyre Nichols' death

Memphis authorities released more than an hour of footage Friday of the violent beating of Tyre Nichols in which officers held the Black motorist down and struck him repeatedly as he screamed for his mother.

Northern Ontario

North Bay, Ont., woman was discriminated against when she was fired, tribunal rules

The manager of a Tim Hortons in North Bay was wrong to fire a long-term employee because of her physical limitations, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ruled.
Sudbury woman killed when snowmobile goes through ice

The body of a 29-year-old Sudbury nurse was recovered Wednesday night from a lake near Parry Sound after her snowmobile went through the ice, police say.
Sault launches parking survey to determine usage, parking habits and needs

A survey on parking at city-owned lots throughout the city, as well as on-street parking downtown, began recently in the Sault.

Calgary

25-30 vehicles involved in QEII Highway crash near Carstairs: Alberta RCMP

The crash happened in the area of Highway 2 and Highway 581 just before 11:30 a.m.
Multiple crashes on Calgary roads as weather takes a turn

Upward of five centimetres of snow fell in Calgary early Friday morning and officials said conditions were good, but the situation deteriorated later on Friday, leading to plenty of crashes and road closures.
‘Back to being civil’: Coutts residents continue to heal one year after border blockade

The quiet streets of Coutts are a stark contrast to one year ago, when more than 100 vehicles blocked the highway in opposition to COVID-19 measures

Kitchener

Police investigating after body found in Perth County

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) shut down a section of a Perth County roadway Friday after they say a passerby discovered a body in the area overnight.
Kitchener school warns parents of man allegedly watching, following students

A Kitchener elementary school is responding to reports of a suspicious man who appeared to be watching or following students on two separate occasions.
Elmira woman calls her rare condition 'really degrading', prepares for surgery in Arizona

An Elmira woman born with Pectus Excavatum, a condition where her ribcage is caved in, is getting set for a life-changing surgery in May.

Vancouver

Sexual assault charges against 3 UBC Thunderbirds football players stayed

Charges that were laid against three former University of British Columbia football players over an alleged sexual assault in Vancouver more than four years ago have been stayed.
300-foot rental towers proposed for 2 locations in Vancouver's West End

Two proposed 32-storey towers would bring hundreds more rental units to Vancouver's West End if rezoning applications are approved by city council.
Sentencing held for anti-pipeline activists over game of dinosaur badminton at TMX construction site

Supporters gathered outside B.C. Supreme Court in downtown Vancouver on Friday morning, as two anti-pipeline activists awaited sentencing over a disruptive game of badminton played last May.

Edmonton

John de Ruiter makes first court appearance; book author says women in Oasis have been 'traumatized'

The self-proclaimed spiritual leader accused of sexually assaulting four of his female followers between 2017 and 2020 made his first court appearance in Edmonton.
Alberta Justice spokespeople deliver duelling statements on prosecutor email review

An Alberta government email review of whether Premier Danielle Smith’s office interfered with Crown prosecutors has taken a confusing turn, with duelling statements from two spokespeople on what was investigated.
Sohi, DBA want to bring more businesses downtown as Sport Chek leaves Edmonton City Centre

The city and other stakeholders in downtown Edmonton say more help is needed to address social issues in the area.

Windsor

Availability hits record low and prices are up in Windsor rental market: report

A new report shows the rental unit vacancy rate in Windsor has hit a record low and the prices have increased.
Windsor, Ont., riverfront home involved in U.S. human smuggling case tracked by federal authorities

A multi-million dollar Windsor, Ont., home is at the centre of a human smuggling investigation, according to federal authorities in the U.S.
Memphis authorities release video in Tyre Nichols' death

Memphis authorities released more than an hour of footage Friday of the violent beating of Tyre Nichols in which officers held the Black motorist down and struck him repeatedly as he screamed for his mother.

Regina

New trial ordered for Sask. man whose drug trafficking charges were stayed due to COVID-19 delays

A Saskatchewan man who had his charges stayed based on pandemic delays in court will be headed back for trial, after a ruling from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal.
'The downtown represents the spirit of the city': Local groups calling for downtown revitalization with major catalyst projects

Three downtown business organizations are advocating for the City of Regina to locate a new multi-purpose events centre and central library branch in the downtown core.
More medical professionals on track to join Sask. healthcare system

More medical professionals are on track to join Saskatchewan’s healthcare system, as the province’s action plan progresses.

Ottawa

Police increase downtown presence, access to Parliament Hill restricted on anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy' protest

Ottawa police and Bylaw Services are telling residents and visitors they will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to parking, noise and fireworks violations downtown this weekend, on the one-year anniversary of the 'Freedom Convoy' demonstration.
'Inexcusable and deeply troubling:' Ottawa police condemn Tyre Nichols' death as world braces for release of video

As the world awaits the release of a police video showing five officers viciously beating Tyre Nichols, Ottawa police have issued a statement condemning his death.
Councillor calls on Canadian Tire Centre to cancel Jordan Peterson event

An Ottawa councillor is calling on the Ottawa Senators and Canadian Tire Centre tocancel controversial psychologist and self-help author Jordan Peterson's book tour stop on Monday night.

Saskatoon

Saskatchewan Jazz Festival moves to Victoria Park

The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is on the move.
'Just the ultimate to play in this': Sask. welcomes Scotland for one of curling's oldest tournaments

Sixteen Scottish curlers and 16 Canadians squared off against each other Friday morning as part of the 2023 Strathcona Cup, a tournament taking place across Canada.
'It could get into a lot of sticky situations': When is AI cheating U of S students ask

Universities around Canada are faced with a new look at an old problem. How do students use technology as a tool, and not as a resource to cheat?