Things to do in and around Montreal this weekend: Dec. 2-4

People shop at a Christmas market in Montreal, Saturday, November 28, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

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Family in remote northern Ont. reeling after daughter killed in fire, home destroyed

A family in the remote community of Peawanuck, Ont., is dealing not only with the death of their young daughter, but the loss of everything they owned in a Jan. 28 house fire.

Ten people lived in the Wabano family home. JC, the couple’s 10-year-old daughter, was killed in the fire. The family is now temporarily living in the band office. (Supplied)

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opinion | Don Martin: Trudeau meets the moment – and ducks for cover

Based on Justin Trudeau's first-day fail in the House of Commons, 'meeting the moment' is destined to become the most laughable slogan since the elder Pierre Trudeau’s disastrous campaign rallying cry in 1972, which insisted 'the land is strong' just as the economy tanked.

Ontario woman shocked she has to pay for car repairs after hit-and-run collision

An Ontario woman said she was shocked when she had to pay for repairs after her car was struck from behind by a pick-up truck and the driver fled the scene of the collision.
Tractor trailer collision on Highway 401 in Mississauga creating major blockage

Traffic is a mess on the eastbound Highway 401 in Mississauga following a collision involving the drivers of a tractor trailer and three other vehicles.
Ontario job seekers increasingly looking for work in other provinces: Indeed

A new report says Ontario job seekers are increasingly looking for work in other provinces, especially those looking for jobs in remote-friendly sectors like tech.

Atlantic

911 issues fixed in the Maritimes following Tuesday morning outage

911 emergency calling in all three Maritime provinces has been fixed following service issues Tuesday morning.
Frigid temperatures expected to hit the Maritimes later this week

Frigid temperatures are expected to hit the Maritimes later this week as a wave of Arctic air moves into the region.
Man dies after he was found unconscious in Cape Breton jail cell

An inmate at the provincial jail in Cape Breton has died after he was found unconscious in his cell.

London

London Plan takes its lumps as neighbours slam more infill developments

While Londoners have generally united behind The London Plan’s philosophy that the city must slow sprawl through intensification, delivering on that promise is fueling division.On Monday, a pair of higher-density developments became the latest test of council’s commitment to intensification.
The Farmers' Almanac just revealed Ontario's spring forecast. Here's what to expect

The Farmers' Almanac just revealed its spring 2023 forecast and Ontario, along with much of the rest of Canada, is expected to see a “turbulent transition to warmth,” the agency predicts.
Wind chill values dip to -22 C in London region

Wind chill values will be the story of the forecast for a good portion of the week. The thermometer will read much lower than average temperatures for this time of year in the London region, but the wind chill will be even colder.

Northern Ontario

Ontario woman shocked she has to pay for car repairs after hit-and-run collision

An Ontario woman said she was shocked when she had to pay for repairs after her car was struck from behind by a pick-up truck and the driver fled the scene of the collision.
'Laverne & Shirley' actor Cindy Williams dies at 75

Cindy Williams, who was among the most recognizable stars in America in the 1970s and 80s for her role as Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the beloved sitcom 'Laverne & Shirley,' has died, her family said Monday.
Why adding a bit of milk to your morning coffee might be good for you

Adding some milk to your morning coffee may boost the body's anti-inflammatory response, new research out of Denmark shows.

Calgary

UCP holds narrow lead with upcoming election set to be political horserace: ThinkHQ

A new political poll crafted by ThinkHQ Public Affairs says if an election were held in Alberta today, voters would be split on who should form the next government.
Search underway for Calgary senior last seen in Marlborough Park

The Calgary Police Service is asking Calgarians to keep an eye out for a 76-year-old man who went missing Monday afternoon.
Show-home window shattered in possible drive-by shooting in northeast Calgary

It happened at a show home owned by Jayman at 68th Street and Corner Meadows Way N.E. just before 6 p.m. on Monday.

Kitchener

Mike Schreiner responds to Liberal plea for a greener leader

Ontario Greens leader and MPP for Guelph, Mike Schreiner, said he is going to take time to "think about the arguments" following an open letter requesting him to run for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership.
'A really difficult case to win': Southwestern Ont. judge rules encampment can stay in Kitchener

The Region of Waterloo has lost a court bid for an injunction to evict residents of an encampment on municipally owned land at Victoria Street North and Weber Street West in Kitchener.
Driver charged in crash that killed Galt Country Club GM

A driver has been charged in a fatal crash that killed a long-standing member of Cambridge's golf community.

Vancouver

As B.C. decriminalizes hard drugs, users still face months-long waits for treatment

As the B.C. government decriminalizes small amounts of hard drugs, critics note there are still not enough treatment resources for the users seeking them.
ICBC finds cyclist 50% at fault after car allegedly drove over her bike

A cyclist in Chilliwack is frustrated with ICBC’s decision to find her 50 per cent at fault after a car allegedly drove over her bike in a road rage incident.
Crow released after spending weeks living at Vancouver airport

A crow that made the Vancouver International Airport its home for weeks has been released into the wild.

Edmonton

'Disturbing': Smith promises change after Edmonton bus damaged, rider threatened with ice pick

A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged after police say he caused more than $5,000 worth of damage to an Edmonton Transit Bus and threatened a female passenger, acts that drew condemnation from Alberta's premier.
Nature Conservancy of Canada purchases land for protection in southern Alberta

A property that includes fescue grasslands, forests and wetlands near Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta has been purchased by the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Canada Post honours Chloe Cooley with stamp in time for Black History Month

A young Black woman who resisted her own enslavement in Queenston, Upper Canada, in the late 18th century is being honoured by Canada Post.

Windsor

EMS treating 'two critical patients' after crash on Queen's Line

Chatham-Kent EMS is assessing and treating “two critical patients” following a crash on Queen’s Line. Emergency crews were called to the scene at Sinclair Road 2 around 7 a.m.
Postmedia cuts more than 75 printing, inserting jobs in Windsor: Unifor

Postmedia Network Corp. has cut more than 75 jobs by outsourcing the printing and inserting of the Windsor Star, according to Unifor and CWA Canada.
Bone chilling wind chill values in Windsor-Essex

Wind chill values will be the story of the forecast for a good portion of the week. The thermometer will read lower than average temperatures for this time of year, but the wind chill will be even colder.

Regina

Evraz to lay off more than 100 workers at Regina's steel mill

More than 100 Evraz employees will be laid off from Regina's steel mill in February, according to the company.
Greg Fertuck wants new chance at bail while he awaits outcome of trial

A man accused of murder said he has been behind bars at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre for the last 1,310 days and is only allowed out three hours each day.
Class action lawsuit launched against Home Depot following investigation

Regina lawyer Tony Merchant has launched a class action lawsuit on behalf of some Home Depot customers who agreed to receive receipts electronically.

Ottawa

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BREAKING | Man stabbed to death in south Ottawa apartment

The Ottawa police homicide unit is investigating after a man was stabbed to death at an apartment in the city's south end overnight.
Patients left in lurch after Orleans doctors plan to close practices

Patients of an east Ottawa clinic say they've been left in the lurch after learning they would need to find new family doctors because their doctors were closing their medical practices.
OPP identify victim in Eganville femicide as mother of accused

Ontario Provincial Police have formally identified a woman who was found dead in Eganville last week as the mother of an 18-year-old man accused of murder.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon police charge man with second-degree murder in suspicious death

Saskatoon police are investigating a suspicious death in the city's Mayfair neighbourhood.
Greg Fertuck wants new chance at bail while he awaits outcome of trial

A man accused of murder said he has been behind bars at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre for the last 1,310 days and is only allowed out three hours each day.
Sask. hockey team so desperate for players it turns to Twitter callout

The Rosthern Wheatkings senior men’s team was so desperate for players for its game on Saturday it put out a tweet calling for them.

Things to do in and around Montreal this weekend: Dec. 2-4

Things to do in and around Montreal this weekend: Dec. 2-4

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opinion | Don Martin: Trudeau meets the moment – and ducks for cover

BREAKING | Man stabbed to death in south Ottawa apartment