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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'COVID is not done,' Canadian infectious disease expert says ahead of WHO announcement

While RSV and flu cases steadily decline in Canada, the World Health Organization is set to announce on Monday whether it still considers COVID-19 a global health emergency, but one infectious disease specialist says we still need to keep an eye on the coronavirus.

A person wears a face mask in a grocery store in Montreal, Wednesday, November 16, 2022. The Quebec government has recommended wearing masks in public spaces. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Father pushing Manitoba to follow Ontario, Saskatchewan in screening for CMV

Roughly one in 200 babies born in Canada today will have congenital cytomegalovirus, a virus that can lead to hearing loss, intellectual disability or vision loss. But with only two provinces screening newborns for CMV, one father is asking other health-care systems to do more.

23 vehicles towed, dozens of tickets issued as rally marks one-year anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy' in Ottawa

OPS and Ottawa Bylaw officers issued 192 parking tickets and 67 Provincial Offences Notices in downtown Ottawa this weekend, as hundreds of people marked the one-year anniversary of the 'Freedom Convoy'.

Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion dies at 101

Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion, nicknamed 'Hurricane Hazel,' has died. She was 101 years old. Premier Doug Ford said McCallion died peacefully at her home early Sunday morning.

As Canada's RCMP marks 150th anniversary, a look at what it says needs to change

After years of reports and allegations detailing a 'toxic' workplace, Canada's RCMP says it is trying to evolve, focusing on diversity in its organization and repairing relationships with communities as it marks its 150th anniversary.

'24,' 'Runaways' actor Annie Wersching has died at 45

Actor Annie Wersching, best known for playing FBI agent Renee Walker in the series '24' and providing the voice for Tess in the video game 'The Last of Us' has died. She was 45.

Russian teen faces years in jail over social media post criticizing war in Ukraine

A Russian teenager must wear an ankle bracelet while she is under house arrest after she was charged over social media posts that authorities say discredit the Russian army and justify terrorism.

Ryan Reynolds goes through range of emotions in FA Cup match

Ryan Reynolds went from joy to despair, and punch-the-air ecstasy to desolation.

Russian shelling leaves 3 dead, 6 wounded in Ukrainian city of Kherson

Friends and volunteers gathered Sunday at Kyiv's St Sophia's Cathedral to say goodbye to Andrew Bagshaw, who was killed in Ukraine while trying to evacuate people from a front-line town. This comes as Russian forces heavily shelled the city of Kherson, killing three people and wounding six others, the regional administration said.

Toronto

Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion dies at 101

Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion, nicknamed 'Hurricane Hazel,' has died. She was 101 years old. Premier Doug Ford said McCallion died peacefully at her home early Sunday morning.
Trudeau remembers 'trailblazer' Hazel McCallion as tributes pour in for late Mississauga mayor

Late Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion is being remembered for the many ways she contributed to not only to the city she led for 36 years, but also the province and country following her death on Sunday morning.
Man dead after daylight stabbing in downtown Toronto; suspect in custody

A man is dead and a male suspect is in custody following a stabbing at a downtown Toronto apartment building on Sunday afternoon.

Atlantic

Actress and former senator Viola Leger, best known as La Sagouine, dies at 92

Actress, teacher and former senator Viola Leger has died at the age of 92.
'I personally am effected by that': Nova Scotians express outrage over death of Tyre Nichols

Horror, outrage, and pain are just a few words Robert Wright uses to describe his feelings after watching Tyre Nichols pinned and assaulted by officers in Memphis.
Man, 21, stabbed in Cole Harbour business: RCMP

Police in the Halifax area are investigating after a stabbing Saturday in Cole Harbour.

London

'Precedent setting case': Southwestern Ontario judge rules homeless encampment can stay in park

It could be a watershed moment for homeless policies in Ontario. A judge denied a Region of Waterloo court bid for an injunction to have homeless encampments removed from land at Victoria Street North and Weber Street West in Kitchener due to too few shelter spaces, and the decision is already on the radar of city officials and homeless advocates in London.
'Police all over my yard': Neighbours recount 13-hour Woodstock, Ont. standoff

The Woodstock Police Service have arrested three men following an overnight standoff. Inspector Marci Shelton told CTV News London the incident began on William Street, just off Ingersoll Avenue shortly after 9 p.m.
Multiple engines respond to Sunday morning factory fire in London, Ont.

Seven London Fire Department vehicles, including an aerial unit, responded to an alarm at in the city’s northeast end Sunday. Just before 8 a.m., dispatchers were alerted to a structure fire at Zucora Home on Clarke Road, north of Dundas Street.

Northern Ontario

Greater Sudbury apartment fire leaves one in hospital, 30 displaced

An apartment fire in Greater Sudbury Saturday evening has left one man in critical condition and displaced 30 residents.
Driver receives 24 traffic tickets in less than 24 hours

A southern Ontario driver operating a commercial motor vehicle based in Edmonton, Alta. has been charged with 24 Highway Traffic Act offences in a 24-hour period before the vehicle was removed from service in northern Ontario.
Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion dies at 101

Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion, nicknamed 'Hurricane Hazel,' has died. She was 101 years old. Premier Doug Ford said McCallion died peacefully at her home early Sunday morning.

Calgary

The day the beer cooler fried: Craft brewer closes due to suddenly exploding suds

A Calgary craft beer store experienced its worst case scenario Saturday night.
University of Lethbridge students push back against controversial speaker

The University of Lethbridge says a controversial guest speaker appearance will go ahead, despite pushback from some students.
Cold temperatures to end soon for Calgary and area

An extreme cold warning was issued Sunday morning for the area around Airdrie, Cochrane, Olds and Sundre.

Kitchener

Local group organizes townhall with WRPS Chief to discuss action against hate crimes

Sunday marks the 6th anniversary of a deadly attack at a Quebec City mosque where six men were killed and five others were critically injured.
Person posing as rideshare driver allegedly sexually assaults passenger

Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an alleged sexual assault by an individual posing as a rideshare driver.
Kitchener business raises funds for humane society to mark one year anniversary

Terrible Toby's Pet Depot has now been in operation in Kitchener for a full year, and to mark the milestone, the store started as a fundraiser to help support animal rescues.

Vancouver

Vancouver school named after British general who ran concentration camps up for re-naming

A Vancouver school named after a British general who set up concentration camps in South Africa where thousands died is one step closer to having a new name.
Nurse 'did not adequately assess' or care for unresponsive person, B.C. college finds

A former Kelowna nurse has been disciplined by her professional college for her inadequate response to an unresponsive person at the entrance of the emergency department where she was working in September 2021.
B.C. woman plans to use $125K lotto prize to replace what she lost in floods

A Merritt woman who recently won $125,000 from a scratch-and-win game plans to use some of the jackpot to replace what she lost when catastrophic flooding hit the city.

Edmonton

Overnight fire in apparently 'abandoned' house: EFRS

Fire tore through a house north of downtown Edmonton Saturday night.
Outdoor rink in Leduc damaged in Saturday fire

Smoke and flames could be seen billowing out from an outdoor rink on the south side of Leduc Saturday night.
Oilers' offence lowers the boom on Blackhawks in 7-3 win

Tyson Barrie scored a pair of goals as the Oilers headed into a nine-day break in the schedule on a winning note, coming away with a 7-3 victory over the lowly Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

Windsor

Protestors, faith leaders, DWBIA chair call for Windsor city council to support SafePoint location

As Windsor city councillors consider rescinding their support for the previously-approved location for the SafePoint consumption and treatment site (CTS), protestors are expected to be outside city hall demanding the project move forward as scheduled.
Fire destroys LaSalle, Ont. home overnight

No one was home at the time of a house fire which started at 3 a.m. on Sunday. LaSalle Fire Service Chief Ed Thiessen said by the time crews arrived at 1077 Reaume Road the house was “fully involved” so they had to fight the fire from the outside.
Chatham man arrested for child exploitation offences

A 40-year-old man from Chatham is facing charges after he allegedly attempted to solicit explicit images from a teen girl using fake social media accounts, police said.

Regina

Free, No-barriers yoga aims to help healing for Indigenous trauma survivors in Regina

“Getting in touch with yourself mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically if we’re talking about the medicine wheel, is really a big part of our healing journey as Indigenous people.”
Man arrested after threatening taxi driver with a knife: Regina police

Members of the Regina Police Service (RPS) arrested one man after he allegedly threatened a taxi driver.
'Everyone can curate their own style': Vintage trends keeping fashion in the past

A local market in Regina is highlighting the growing trend of buying vintage clothes, shoes and more.

Ottawa

23 vehicles towed, dozens of tickets issued as rally marks one-year anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy' in Ottawa

OPS and Ottawa Bylaw officers issued 192 parking tickets and 67 Provincial Offences Notices in downtown Ottawa this weekend, as hundreds of people marked the one-year anniversary of the 'Freedom Convoy'.
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WINTER WEATHER TRAVEL ADVISORY | Winter storm brings up to 18 cm of snow to Ottawa on Sunday

The second winter storm to hit Ottawa in five days slowed down the commute across the city on Sunday, and slowed down the city's efforts to clean up from last week's 30 cm of snow.
Red flag flying on Rideau Canal Skateway forces festival to cancel event

With the world's largest skating rink still closed, the Ice Dragon Boat Festival scheduled for next weekend has been cancelled.

Saskatoon

Inmate who died in custody in Saskatoon had a history of self harm: Court records

An inmate in the Regional Psychiatric Centre died while in custody on Saturday.
Saskatoon activates extreme cold weather response as temperatures drop

With wind chill temperatures dropping below -30 C over the next week, the City of Saskatoon has activated its emergency cold weather response.
Saskatoon police seize firearms in multiple incidents

Saskatoon police have arrested two men in separate firearms-related incidents over the last few days.

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

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

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WINTER WEATHER TRAVEL ADVISORY | Winter storm brings up to 18 cm of snow to Ottawa on Sunday