2nd earthquake in as many days off Vancouver Island

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake shook homes on Vancouver Island Friday night, but no damage has been reported, according to Earthquakes Canada. (Earthquakes Canada)

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'Legitimately flabbergasting': MP raises concerns over government's quarantine hotel spending

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner is raising concerns over the federal government's spending on so-called COVID-19 quarantine hotels, calling the total spent on a Calgary-area hotel in 2022 'legitimately flabbergasting.'

Conservative MP for Calgary Nose Hill, Michelle Rempel Garner, rises during question period in the House of Commons, Nov. 25, 2021 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Man spends 24 hours in Toronto Denny's after losing bet, raises almost $6K for charity

At first, Juan Delgado agreed to spend 24 hours inside a Dundas St. Denny’s as a consequence of losing in his fantasy football league.

Discovery in Canadian lab could help laptop, phone and car batteries last longer

A chance discovery in a Canadian laboratory could help extend the life of laptop, phone and electric car batteries.

Loblaw ends No Name price freeze, vows 'flat' pricing 'wherever possible'

Loblaw will not be extending its price freeze on No Name brand products, but vows to keep the yellow label product-pricing flat 'wherever possible.'

Woman detained in Syria says Ottawa is forcing her to make agonizing choice in order to get her kids to Canada

A woman held in a detention camp in Syria, along with her three Canadian children, says the federal government is forcing her to make an agonizing choice: relinquish custody of her kids so they can be repatriated to Canada, or keep them in the camp where the conditions are dire. Her children are eligible for repatriation but she is not a Canadian citizen.

YVR says travellers should check flight status as more snow in forecast

Delays and cancellations are a possibility at Vancouver International Airport Tuesday night, and travellers are being urged to check their flight status.
Flipped cars, dozens of crashes as snowfall snarls Fraser Valley traffic

A blast of winter weather made for a messy commute in the Lower Mainland Tuesday morning.
1 dead, 1 injured after vehicle 'lost traction,' rolled down Chilliwack embankment, RCMP say

A woman is dead and a man has been airlifted to hospital after a serious crash on a snowy road in Chilliwack Tuesday afternoon.

Edmonton

'We want to have a voice': Community weighs in on Ritchie Boyle Street site at town hall

Boyle Street Community Services has acknowledged it has a lot of trust-building to do around Edmonton's first potential overdose prevention services south of the river.
Alberta promising campus changes amid university 'woke' free speech standoff

The Alberta government says changes are coming to further protect free speech on campuses as a former professor speaking out on so-called “woke” policies prepares for a showdown with the University of Lethbridge.
'Sheer luck': Bullets in north Edmonton shooting narrowly missed sleeping children: police

Police are asking the public for help in identifying two males involved in a shooting in north Edmonton last month.

Toronto

Family slams 'unconscionable' actions of TD Bank after 95-year-old woman withdraws $10K in scam

The family of a 95-year-old Ontario woman tricked into withdrawing $10,000 in the middle of a major snowstorm said it's 'absolutely unconscionable' that bank employees allowed her to take out the money without contacting her power of attorney.
Toronto woman faces eviction after 36 years in same home because mother dies

A Toronto woman is calling on her landlord to show human compassion and not evict her out of the place she’s lived for the past 36 years because her mother died.
Inmates in Ontario jails are dying at a 'dramatically' increasing rate, coroner's report shows

A new report released by the office of Ontario's Chief Coroner suggests deaths among incarcerated populations have “risen dramatically” in recent years, painting a picture of a criminal justice system that is struggling to deliver on basic human rights.

Calgary

First affordability payments delivered, long-term solutions needed: recipients

The first instalment of the province’s affordability payments has been automatically deposited into the bank accounts of Albertans already receiving income supports.
Calgary MP says Liberal government wasted millions on quarantine hotel stays

A Calgary MP says she's learned the Liberal government gave more than $6.7 million in taxpayer money to a local hotel designated as a "quarantine hotel," but only 15 people stayed there in 2022.
'It's a backwards move': Canada Post closes office in small Alberta town

Residents in a hamlet east of Calgary will now need to drive out of town to pick up their mail after Canada Post decided to close the community's post office.

Montreal

Man accused of beating Montreal girl, 10, declared high-risk offender

A man who brutally attacked a 10-year-old girl in Montreal's Pointe-aux-Trembles neighbourhood last spring was declared a high-risk offender by a judge Tuesday.
WEATHER
WEATHER | Polar vortex to bring coldest air in years to parts of Quebec

So far, the winter season across Southwestern Quebec has been marked by above-average snowfall and above-average temperatures, but that is about to change. Cold, arctic air has been gradually pushing into the province.
NDG tenants upset by renovations kicking them out of indoor parking garage

Tenants living in an apartment building in NDG are upset that major renovations will cut them off from their indoor parking lot for several months.

Atlantic

Wind chill explained and what to expect late week in the Maritimes

A blast of Arctic air will combine with northwest gusts to make it feel like -35 degrees or colder for parts of all three Maritime provinces Friday night into Saturday.
Shoplifting surge: Numbers increase in Maritimes as economy sours

New shoplifting numbers from Statistics Canada show significant increases in the Maritimes.
911 issues caused by change to 10-digit dialing in New Brunswick: Bell Aliant

911 emergency calling in all three Maritime provinces has been fixed following service issues Tuesday morning.

Winnipeg

Arson causes $7M in damage at Manitoba business

RCMP in Headingley say a fire at a business in the RM of Rosser that caused millions in damage was a case of arson.
New proposed long-term care standards call for better staffing, more direct care

New standards for long-term care homes are being rolled out across Canada in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the tragedies that unfolded during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jeopardy! dedicates entire category to Ontario but one question stumps every contestant

Jeopardy! turned the spotlight on Ontario on Monday night with a category entirely dedicated to the province. One question stumped every contestant.

Kitchener

WRDSB trustee takes issue with board’s public response to 'child abuse' claim

A Kitchener public school board trustee has released an open letter of dissent, arguing a recent communication to parents from the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) may have a “chilling effect” on those who may wish to voice concerns in public forums.
Queen Victoria statue consultation wraps up first stage with City of Kitchener

The City of Kitchener says they have wrapped up the first phase of consultation regarding a controversial statue in a public park.
Brantford mayor is optimistic about OHL Bulldogs' possible move to his city

The Hamilton Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) could temporarily be relocating to the Brantford Civic Centre while their home ice undergoes major renovations.

Regina

Fitness club set to open at former YMCA building

The former YMCA building is again becoming a hub of activity downtown. Last week, a temporary emergency shelter moved into the vacant facility. On Wednesday, a fitness club will open for business under private ownership.
'It puts us on the map': Assiniboia draws in visitors to new $18M hockey arena

The Town of Assiniboia is living up to its nickname as the 'Heart of the Golden South' with its new rink attracting visitors from across southern Saskatchewan.
'A bit of a wild card': Team Muyres ready to make Tankard debut in Estevan

The SaskTel Tankard Provincial Men's Curling Championships kicks off in Estevan this week and newly formed Team Muyres is ready to make their mark.

Barrie

Barrie police investigating collision on Essa Road and Highway 400 ramp

Barrie police are investigating a motor vehicle collision at Essa Road and the Highway 400 southbound ramp.
Pilot program in Barrie will make x-rays more accessible for LTC residents

Several local organizations are teaming up to make x-rays more accessible for residents in Barrie's long-term care homes.
Local reaction to B.C.'s new illegal drug exemption initiative

A new health initiative on the west coast is turning heads across the country, including Simcoe County.

Saskatoon

'I feel we are forgotten': Saskatoon long term care residents speak out about staff shortages

Residents of a Saskatoon care home are speaking out about staff shortages and broken equipment in their facility.
Saskatoon landlord expects family of man killed in apartment to clean up his blood

Thirty-seven-year-old Adam Willet was found dead in his apartment on 7th Street East in December, and his family says they are now on the hook for cleaning the suite.
Saskatoon healthcare workers launch petition for safer parking

The Service Employees International Union West (SEIU-West), which represents some Saskatoon healthcare workers, has launched a petition calling for safer parking.

Northern Ontario

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BREAKING | Sudbury school board makes decision on drag event

After putting the brakes on a planned event involving high-profile drag queens at a Sudbury high school two weeks ago, the Rainbow District School Board has made a final decision about it.
Blind River man charged again in ongoing neighbour dispute

Charges are being laid for the third time in connection with an ongoing dispute between northern Ontario neighbours, police say.
Preston Pablo of Timmins receives three Juno Award nominations

Preston Pablo, 21, of Timmins is a singer, songwriter and musician who's been nominated for three Juno Awards.

2nd earthquake in as many days off Vancouver Island

2nd earthquake in as many days off Vancouver Island

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WEATHER | Polar vortex to bring coldest air in years to parts of Quebec

BREAKING | Sudbury school board makes decision on drag event