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Girl told 911 'send the police now' as cops waited 48 minutes, official says

Students trapped inside a classroom with a gunman repeatedly called 911 during this week's attack on a Texas elementary school, including one who pleaded, 'Please send the police now,' as nearly 20 officers waited in the hallway for more than 45 minutes, authorities said Friday.

People gather at a memorial site to pay their respects to the victims killed in this week's elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

'I don't deserve this': Amber Heard responds to online hate

As Johnny Depp's high-profile libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard wound down, Heard took her final opportunity on the stand to comment on the hate and backlash she’s endured online during the trial.

Three Canadian cities rank among the world's best for work-life balance

A new report says Ottawa, Vancouver and Toronto rank among the top 20 cities around the world when it comes to work-life balance.

New federal firearms bill will be introduced on Monday: Lametti

Federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino will table new firearms legislation on Monday, according to his colleague Justice Minister David Lametti. In an interview with CTV's Question Period that will air on Sunday, Lametti pointed to the advance notice given to the House of Commons, and confirmed the plan is to see the new bill unveiled shortly after MPs return to the Commons on May 30.

She smeared blood on herself and played dead: 11-year-old reveals chilling details of the massacre

An 11-year-old survivor of the Robb Elementary School massacre in Uvalde, Texas, feared the gunman would come back for her so she smeared herself in her friend's blood and played dead.

102-year-old veteran wins campaign for Dutch citizenship after a 70-year wait

For 70 years, Andre Hissink has held a grudge against the Dutch government, but this week, the 102-year-old Second World War veteran’s persistence paid off – the Dutch king granted his wish for a rare dual citizenship.

Canada raids emergency stockpile to send medical equipment to Ukraine

Canada has tapped into its own strategic stockpile of emergency medical supplies -- stored for a national emergency -- to help Ukraine. It has donated over 375,000 items of medical equipment and medicines from Canada's strategic stockpile since the invasion by Russia began.

WATCH
WATCH | New video appears to show man carrying air rifle on Toronto streets before being killed by police

A man shot dead by police officers near a Toronto elementary school on Thursday afternoon appears to have been captured on home security footage carrying an air rifle moments before the incident.
Police investigating suspected hate-motivated incident involving armed man at Jewish school

A 21-year-old Toronto man is facing a slew of charges following a suspected hate-motivated incident at a Jewish school in North York.
Here's why you may notice unusual activity around Toronto Pearson Airport this weekend

Toronto Pearson International is warning travellers and Mississauga residents they may notice unusual activity at the airport this weekend.

Atlantic

More than 18 hours to find five N.S. mass shooting victims was 'deficient': lawyer

A lawyer for families of victims killed in the Nova Scotia mass shooting says an 18-hour delay in finding five bodies of those murdered is a sign of "deficient" policing.
Cape Breton teen in hospital after falling nearly 40 feet over cliff in Glace Bay

A Cape Breton father is warning the public of the dangers in the area he lives after his teenager son fell nearly 40 feet over a cliff in Glace Bay.
Muslim teenager in N.L. records screaming man hitting her 15-year-old sister

Two Muslim sisters in St. John's, N.L., are speaking out after a man approached them where they work, screamed at them and then smacked the 15-year-old sister across the head, nearly knocking her over.

London

Two EF-1 tornadoes hit London during weekend thunderstorm

Saturday’s powerful storm left a lasting impact across Ontario as city crews continue to deal with the damage. Western University’s Northern Tornado Project reported that two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in London — and on Friday, Environment Canada confirmed it.
London man facing impaired driving charges after SUV collides with gravel truck

A London man is facing impaired-related charges after a vehicle he was driving collided with a gravel truck on Wednesday morning, according to police.
LPS seeking public's assistance after gun fired in downtown London overnight

The London Police Service is requesting the public’s help with locating a person of interest after a gun was fired on Richmond Row in the early morning hours of Friday.

Northern Ontario

Matheson loses its OPP detachment, but still has to pay full cost of policing

The Ontario Provincial Police is closing its detachment in the town of Black River-Matheson. The building is approximately 90 years old and is located in Matheson on Railway Street.
Waterpark plans for Ramsey Lake beached for the moment

A northern Ontario man says he jumped through several hoops and dealt with red tape as he tried to launch an inflatable water park on Ramsey Lake this summer.
Sudbury duo honoured for Totten Mine rescue efforts

Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) has honoured two people from Sudbury for their rescue efforts during last year's rescue at Totten Mine.

Calgary

'No way we're cheering for the Oilers': Flames fans react to Game 5 loss

Calgary Flames fans are still coming to terms with a playoff series loss to the Edmonton Oilers Thursday night in a game that saw both controversy and heartbreak following a Connor McDavid overtime goal.
'Grave injustice': SCC ruling could change sentence for Alberta's multiple murderers

A southern Alberta man who killed three people, including a two-year-old girl, could have the ability to request a release from jail earlier than his original sentence intended, thanks to a landmark Supreme Court decision Friday.
Canada's premiers want to reform health-care system, asks Ottawa to pick up the phone

Western Canada's premiers want to reform their health-care systems by expanding services but they say Ottawa first needs to pick up the phone.

Kitchener

Guelph high school volleyball referee facing multiple sex assault charges

A man, who was a referee at high school volleyball games in Guelph for more than 30 years, is facing sex assault-related charges.
Region says high safety risk at Kitchener encampment, residents will have to move

The Region of Waterloo says there's a high safety risk at a Kitchener encampment and they are working with residents to prepare them for their eventual move.
Swoop says it can't offer flights from Region of Waterloo airport due to deal with Flair

Two low-cost airlines are butting heads over an agreement at the Region of Waterloo International Airport. Swoop wants to offer flights but the airport already has an exclusivity deal with rival Flair Airlines

Vancouver

With ridership still well below pre-pandemic levels, TransLink looks for 'long-term revenue solutions'

Metro Vancouver's public transit system will be dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic for years to come, according to recent funding and ridership announcements by TransLink.
'Now is the time': Premiers urge federal government to talk health-care dollars

The federal government needs to come to the table to discuss more money for health care, Western Canada's premiers said at their annual meeting.
Charges approved in 'very serious and traumatic' Surrey sexual assault involving break-in, confinement

A man identified previously by police has now been charged in connection with what officers call a "very serious and traumatic" sexual assault in Surrey, B.C.

Edmonton

UCP accused of sending warning to Edmonton councillors as EPS funding decision delayed

A hotly-controversial decision on whether or not to freeze base funding for police in Edmonton was delayed Friday as fallout from a dispute between the mayor and the provincial justice minister continued to rattle political circles.
Shooting near Rogers Place playoff party witnessed by EPS officers

A 19-year-old man is in police custody after a shooting near Rogers Place after an Edmonton Oilers viewing party ended Thursday evening.
Woman sexually assaulted in west Edmonton, police searching for attacker

Police are looking for a man who they say sexually assaulted a 19-year-old woman on Thursday.

Windsor

Windsor police seek help identifying driver after rollover crash

Windsor police are asking for the public’s help identify a driver who fled after a rollover crash.
'Just do Mable things': Father of 18-year-old Pain Court crash victim shares memories of his daughter

It’s been a long and sorrow-filled week for the extended families of Mable Baker, an 18-year-old Chatham-Kent woman who was involved in a fatal car crash last weekend.
24-Hour Drum Marathon returns to benefit local charities

A local musician will be back on stage for the 16th annual 24-Hour Drum Marathon.

Regina

Regina Public Schools remain offline, cyber attack confirmed

Cyber security attacks happen every day, and as Regina Public Schools division discovered this week, no one is safe.
'Very upset': Senior housing residents plead for Sask. Housing Corporation to rebuild after winter fire

Former residents of a Carievale seniors housing complex want the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) to reconsider its decision to demolish the home.
Western Premiers' Conference focuses on healthcare funding from Ottawa

Premiers from western Canada met to discuss healthcare in their first face-to-face meeting in more than two years in Regina on Friday at the 2022 Western Premiers' Conference.

Ottawa

Hydro Ottawa 'will not meet' commitment to restore power to bulk of grid by Friday night

As of Friday evening, 26,000 Hydro Ottawa customers remain without power in all neighbourhoods of the city.
Ottawa race weekend is back and it could be a record breaking year for a first time participant

Approximately 25,000 people will take part in Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
Mother and four kittens abandoned outside Ottawa pet store

Ottawa Bylaw says the "mama and her 4 kittens" were abandoned outside the PetSmart on Innes Road sometime between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. Friday.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon man says three dogs ‘tried to kill his dog’ at off-leash dog park

Barrett Ross says his dog Indy suffered a punctured bowel, lost a tooth and had his stomach injured when he was attacked by three other dogs.
'We will have to deal with the issues': Saskatoon condo residents at odds with city over public washroom plan

Outcry over the planned location of public washrooms caused Tuesday's city council meeting to stretch late into the evening.
Saskatoon's temporary downtown shelter granted extension

The Saskatoon Tribal Council's (STC) temporary downtown shelter has been granted an extension to operate at its present location until April 2023 — but Tribal Chief Mark Arcand hopes to relocate well before then.