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2 suspects killed, 6 police officers injured in shooting at bank in Saanich, B.C.

Six police officers are in hospital with gunshot wounds and two suspects have been killed following a shooting at a bank in Saanich, B.C., on Tuesday.

Saanich police respond to the incident at the Bank of Montreal on June 28, 2022. (CTV News)

'I just pray that they are going to be fine': Witnesses recall violent shooting at B.C. bank

Witnesses recount what they saw after police officers engaged in a shooting with armed suspects at a bank in Saanich, B.C., on Tuesday morning. Two suspects are dead and six officers are in hospital with gunshot wounds.

B.C. Premier Horgan announces he will step down

After five years in the role, John Horgan announced on Tuesday afternoon he plans to step down as premier of British Columbia and has asked his governing party, the NDP, to hold a leadership convention later this year.

Ukraine's president says Putin has become 'a terrorist'

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia on Tuesday of becoming 'a terrorist' state carrying out 'daily terrorist acts' and urged Russia's expulsion from the United Nations.

Trump told officials to 'let my people in' and march to Capitol on Jan. 6, former aide testifies

Donald Trump rebuffed his own security's warnings about armed protesters in the Jan. 6 rally crowd and made desperate attempts to join his supporters as they marched to the Capitol, according to dramatic new testimony Tuesday before the House committee investigating the 2021 insurrection.

Mother spends 'awful' night on Toronto Pearson floor with young kids, baby amid Air Canada delays

A mother of three children is speaking out after spending a night on the floor of Toronto Pearson Airport with her young kids and six-month-old baby in a weekend of travel that she says cost her most than $1,000 in unexpected expenses.
Ontario NDP names Toronto caucus member Peter Tabuns as interim leader

A longtime Toronto legislator has been named interim leader of Ontario's New Democrats as the Official Opposition party gears up for a leadership contest.
'Suitcase scavenger hunt': Travellers describe chaotic baggage situation at Toronto Pearson

What was supposed to be a fun weekend trip with friends to Arizona has turned into a nightmarish five-day, “suitcase scavenger hunt” for Toronto resident Jehaanara Kurji.

Atlantic

RCMP official: Lucki claimed direct pressure from federal minister to name guns

A scathing letter from an RCMP communications manager released today says RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki referred to direct pressure from the federal public safety minister to release firearm details in the days after the Nova Scotia mass shooting.
Workers injured after part of building under construction collapses in Moncton

Several workers are injured after part of a building under construction collapsed in Moncton, N.B., Tuesday morning.
Body of missing 82-year-old woman found in Bouctouche Bay, autopsy scheduled: RCMP

The body of an 82-year-old woman who was reported missing from Sainte-Anne-de-Kent, N.B., has been found, according to RCMP in New Brunswick.

London

Serious crash southwest of Hensall

Huron County OPP are on scene of a serious single vehicle car crash southwest of Hensall
'A little bit dumbfounded': Family questions why siblings can’t be together at same French immersion school

With limited spaces in French immersion programs, the Thames Valley District School Board is finding itself having to remind families there’s not enough room for everyone.
Human remains found in Zorra Township

OPP in Oxford County are investigating after human remains were found in Zorra Township.

Northern Ontario

Feds give $2.6M for Sudbury airport infrastructure

On Tuesday, the federal government announced $2.6 million for improvements to taxiways, a runway and lighting at Sudbury's airport.
Funding from Ottawa supports seniors in North Bay

Five projects in North Bay are receiving money from the federal government through the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Innovation centre for startup companies opens downtown Sudbury

A $2 million operation designed to help startup businesses in Sudbury has opened its doors. It’s being described as a hub for innovation, creative thinking and collaboration.

Calgary

Province extends affordability measures amid fiscal year end $3.9B surplus

Alberta Finance Minister Jason Nixon says the final number on the 2021-22 fiscal year, which ended on March 31, is a $3.9-billion surplus.
'Appreciation and gratitude': Toronto couple thank Calgary fire crew for treating and transporting daughter to hospital

A Toronto couple expressed appreciation and gratitude for the fire fighters who treated and transported their three-year-old daughter to Children's hospital over the weekend.
Calgary International Airport braces for busy summer travel season

The Calgary Airport Authority and its partners are preparing for the busiest summer travel season since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kitchener

Family of Black 4-year-old removed from school by police sues Waterloo Catholic board

The family of a Black four-year-old who was removed from school by police has filed a lawsuit against the Waterloo Catholic District School Board seeking $1 million in damages for what they says is the board's discrimination and negligence.
Kitchener school creates kindness award in memory of mother killed in impaired driving crash

Every morning, when Karli Chomick would drop her children Savanna and Ryder off at St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School in Kitchener, she would do the same thing: give them a hug and a kiss, then tell them to be kind.
Crash closes section of Ira Needles Boulevard in Kitchener

Ira Needles Boulevard is closed between Highway 7/8 and Highview Drive.

Vancouver

B.C. premier planning to step down, says 'energy flags' since latest cancer bout

The premier of British Columbia has announced plans to step down, but will remain on the job until the provincial NDP can choose his successor.
'Just a baby': Vigil mourns 14-year-old Indigenous girl found dead in Vancouver

A vigil was held on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Tuesday for Noelle O'Soup, an Indigenous girl whose body was found there a year after she went missing.
Man who lost his parents in Lytton, B.C., fire wants to go home

Janette and Michael Chapman died during the fire that devastated Lytton last year. Their grieving son is still looking for answers.

Edmonton

Parents of 2012 HUB Mall murder victim fear Supreme Court decision could lead to shorter sentence for son's killer

The Supreme Court of Canada struck down a law passed by the former Stephen Harper Conservatives that allows a judge to increase parole ineligibility periods for offenders who commit multiple murders. Now there’s fear it could mean sentence “discounts” for other mass murderers.
Edmonton considering $54.4M injection to get snow and ice cleared faster

Edmonton is moving forward with a plan to improve snow and ice clearing on roads and sidewalks, but it could cost homeowners an extra three per cent in taxes over three years.
1 dead after crash involving pickup, semi NE of Edmonton

One person is dead after a crash north of Redwater on Tuesday.

Windsor

ArriveCan app might still be used after the pandemic: public safety minister

The ArriveCan app appears to be staying in place for now with the Minister of Public Safety saying it may be utilized beyond the pandemic.
'Does it pass the smell test?': City tax bill leaflets featuring photos of mayor stir controversy

Flyers mailed out with the final tax-bill featuring Windsor council’s recent accomplishments but boasting photos of the mayor are stirring up debate, with some calling the leaflets “unethical.”
Man arrested after allegedly robbing cab driver at knife point

A man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a cab driver before robbing him at knife point.

Regina

Sask. government prepares for joint COVID-19 booster, flu shot campaign in fall

The Government of Saskatchewan is gearing up for a joint COVID-19 booster and influenza vaccination program in the fall.
YWCA announces $60M project to support women and families fleeing domestic violence

A new $60 million YWCA Centre for Women and Families was announced in Regina on Tuesday.
Riders look to fill Evans' shoes for second consecutive season

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are dealing with familiar territory after the loss of Shaq Evans due to injury.

Ottawa

Three dead, police watchdog called in after Ottawa stabbing

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after Ottawa police officers shot and killed a man and injured a woman while responding to the stabbing deaths of two women.
Former transit boss grilled on political pressure, favours and private chats at LRT inquiry

Former OC Transpo general manager John Manconi faced intense questioning as he testified at a public hearing in the Ottawa Light Rail Transit Commission.
Ontario should declare intimate partner violence an epidemic, inquest jury says

A jury at a coroner's inquest into the deaths of three women murdered by their former partner is recommending that Ontario formally declare intimate partner violence an epidemic and establish an independent commission dedicated to eradicating it.

Saskatoon

Heavy police presence on Avenue J South

Saskatoon police say an investigation is ongoing, amidst a large police presence on Avenue J South between 21st and 22nd street west.
Saskatoon Transit to end COVID-19 mask requirement

One of the longest-running measures of the pandemic was lifted during Monday's city council meeting.
'An issue of fairness': Prairie Spirit school division says funding not keeping up with costs

Prairie Spirt School Division says it will struggle to cover inflationary costs such as gas in the coming school year.