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Huawei 5G ban delay wasn't tied to efforts to free Spavor and Kovrig, Mendicino says

Canada's Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino insists the once unknown fate of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig was not why the government delayed its decision to ban Huawei technologies from Canada's 5G network.

Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, speaks during an announcement regarding the Government of Canada’s ongoing efforts to protect Canadians from the threat of gun violence during a press conference in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Thunderstorms kill at least 5, knock out power in parts of Ont., Que.

As the May long weekend kicked off, a massive thunderstorm in southern Ontario and Quebec brought strong wind gusts that knocked down trees, took out power and left at least five people dead.

Russia presses Donbas offensive as Polish leader visits Kyiv

Russia pressed its offensive in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region Sunday as Poland's president traveled to Kyiv to support the country's Western aspirations and became the first foreign leader to address the Ukrainian parliament since the start of the war.

Toronto investigating first suspected case of monkeypox

Health officials in Toronto say they are investigating the first suspected case of monkeypox in the city.

Biden says monkeypox cases something to 'be concerned about'

U.S. President Joe Biden said Sunday that recent cases of monkeypox that have been identified in Europe and the United States were something 'to be concerned about.'

Flu cases on the rise in Canada despite expected fall

The federal government is reporting a sharp rise in influenza in recent months, at a time of the year when detected cases generally start to fall in Canada.

Putin's invasion of Ukraine an 'act of madness,' former U.K. PM Blair says

The United Kingdom's former prime minister Tony Blair says Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine is an 'act of madness.' In an interview on CTV's Question Period airing Sunday, Blair said Putin doesn't appear to be the same man he knew in the early 2000s.

Albanese elected Australia's leader in complex poll result

Australians awoke on Sunday to a new prime minister in Anthony Albanese, the centre-left Labor Party leader whose ascension to the nation's top job from being raised in social housing by a single mother on a disability pension was said to reflect the country's changed fabric.

Croatia police open fire during soccer fan clash; 2 injured

Croatian police opened fire with live ammunition during clashes on a highway with hundreds of soccer fans returning from a match in the capital, authorities said. Two fans and about a dozen police officers were injured.

Toronto

Ontario storm leaves five dead and tens of thousands without power

Communities have been left reeling after a severe thunderstorm ripped through much of southern Ontario, leaving five people dead and tens of thousands without power.
Ontario leaders continue campaigning over long weekend

Ontario's party leaders are back on the campaign trail today -- some of them virtually -- as they try to round up voters ahead of the election.
Building up instead of out: Mississauga's needs of Queen's Park are changing

Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie readily admits that her city was “built with a vision that land and gas is cheap,” a concept which for years meant “four-bedroom homes and large boulevards” to carry office workers to Toronto.

Atlantic

2 fishermen sent to hospital following incident at Loch Alva Dam in N.B.

Two fishermen have been transported to hospital following an incident involving a cardiac arrest at the Loch Alva Dam in New Brunswick on Saturday.
Claudia Chender sole candidate running as leader of Nova Scotia's NDP

Claudia Chender is the unopposed candidate running to be the next leader of Nova Scotia's New Democratic Party.
Family and friends organize search for missing Halifax teen

A few dozen friends, family members, and strangers gathered in Spryfield, N.S., on Saturday to search for a teenager who disappeared three months ago.

London

'It was scary'; severe thunderstorm wreaks havoc in southwestern Ontario

A short but powerful thunderstorm came through southwestern Ontario Saturday, killing several people and injuring others.
Reported gas leak postpones London Majors home opener

It was definitely a night to remember for people in attendance at Labatt Park on Friday evening after a reported gas leak forced the evacuation of the park during the season opener.
Burned out buildings come down in Hanover, Ont.

The flames were so intense from Thursday’s early morning fire in Hanover that Lisa Schnittker started grabbing her things to evacuate, fearing the flames would spread to her home.

Northern Ontario

Thunderstorms kill at least 5, knock out power in parts of Ont., Que.

As the May long weekend kicked off, a massive thunderstorm in southern Ontario and Quebec brought strong wind gusts that knocked down trees, took out power and left at least five people dead.
Tens of thousands without power after severe storm hits Ottawa

Hydro Ottawa says it will take several days to restore power and clean up after a severe storm damaged hydro poles and wires on Saturday.
Three dead, more than 350K without power after powerful storm rips through Ontario

Three people are dead and more than 350,000 are without power after an intense thunderstorm pummeled southern Ontario Saturday afternoon.

Calgary

Flames look to slow down Connor McDavid in Game 3

The Calgary Flames know the recipe they want to follow in their Western Conference second-round playoff series with the Edmonton Oilers.
A 'relieved' Jason Kenney says he won't run in the UCP leadership race

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will not be running in the race to pick a new leader of the United Conservative party.
Saddledome C of Red Family Viewing Party tickets sell out

It didn't take long for tickets to Sunday's C of Red Family Viewing Party at the Scotiabank Saddledome to get scooped up.

Kitchener

One dead, two injured after tree falls on camping trailer in Brant County: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a death in Brant County after a tree fell on a camping trailer on Saturday.
Heavy storm hammers Waterloo Region, some residents without power

A severe thunderstorm caused extensive damage, fallen trees, downed hydro lines and power outages across Southern Ontario on Saturday.
'Like traumatizing them over and over': Changes to fireworks bylaw not stopping incidents

It’s the first May long weekend since the City of Waterloo made changes to its fireworks bylaw and city staff said some residents are not obeying the new rules.

Vancouver

B.C. Tesla driver kicks out window to escape car fire

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a dangerous fire that briefly trapped a Vancouver-area man inside a Tesla.
White van allegedly following young women in Surrey, social media post says

A social media post is warning young women in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood to be on high alert, after several have come forward claiming they’ve been followed.
When will drivers get their ICBC rebates? An updated timeline

Some British Columbians won’t be getting provincial rebates meant to offset soaring gas prices until the end of July, according to ICBC.

Edmonton

Family of man killed in Chinatown attack hope for solutions to create a safer community

Family members remember one of the men killed in Chinatown this week as a kind and hardworking man, and hope that his needless death will lead to change.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he won't run in upcoming party leadership race

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will not be running in the race to pick a new leader of his United Conservative party.
Flames look to slow down Connor McDavid in Game 3

The Calgary Flames know the recipe they want to follow in their Western Conference second-round playoff series with the Edmonton Oilers.

Windsor

Popular Greek restaurant Thanasi's says farewell to Windsor after 41 years

Every day since the owner of Thanasi's Olympus Greek Restaurant in Windsor, Ont. announced he would be retiring, Nick Pontikis says the place has been packed like it would be on New Year's Eve.
Crane strike ends, clearing the way for Windsor projects to resume

On Friday, the International Union of Operating Engineers ratified a new three-year contract, ending the strike that started in late April.
Playoff tracker: Spitfires head to Western Conference final

The Windsor Spitfires are back in the OHL playoffs for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Regina

Bagpipes and kilts: Scottish culture on full display in Regina

Bagpipes blared and kilts were worn at Victoria Park in Regina on Saturday for the Highland Gathering and Celtic Festival.
'A better road to travel': Widespread highway improvement planned for 2022

With the construction season in Saskatchewan getting underway; the provincial government laid out its plans to improve approximately 1,100 km of provincial highways in 2022.
Toronto investigating first suspected case of monkeypox

Health officials in Toronto say they are investigating the first suspected case of monkeypox in the city.

Ottawa

Tens of thousands without power after severe storm hits Ottawa

Hydro Ottawa says it will take several days to restore power and clean up after a severe storm damaged hydro poles and wires on Saturday.
'We've got a lot of damage': Ottawa residents begin cleaning up after storm damages homes, church

The city of Ottawa says there have been multiple reports of damaged property and fallen trees following Saturday's storm, "particularly in the Navan, Stittsville, Merivale and Hunt Club area."
Two dead after major storm rips through Ottawa

Two people are dead and at least two others are critically injured after a powerful thunderstorm ripped through Ottawa Saturday afternoon.

Saskatoon

Chief Thunderstick National Hockey Championship in Saskatoon gathers dozens of Indigenous teams from across Canada

From Rankin Inlet, Nunavut to Ochapawace, Saskatchewan, Indigenous hockey teams from all over Canada are in Saskatoon this weekend playing in the Fred Sasakamoose "Chief Thunderstick" National Hockey Championship.
'A better road to travel': Widespread highway improvement planned for 2022

With the construction season in Saskatchewan getting underway; the provincial government laid out its plans to improve approximately 1,100 km of provincial highways in 2022.
Toronto investigating first suspected case of monkeypox

Health officials in Toronto say they are investigating the first suspected case of monkeypox in the city.