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A short-lived 'punch in the face' cold snap is coming for Eastern Canada

The beginning of February is expected bring Arctic-like temperatures across much of Eastern Canada, thanks to frigid air from the polar vortex. The cold snap will descend on Eastern Canada this week, with temperatures becoming seasonable again on Sunday. In between, much of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada can expect the coldest days yet this winter.

People clear snow from around their vehicles during a snowstorm in Montreal, Thursday, January 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

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.

Late Jean Vanier sexually abused 25 women, says non-profit he founded

A report commissioned by a non-profit organization founded by the late Jean Vanier says the Canadian sexually abused 25 women during his decades with the group.

Girl, 6, dead after accident involving T-bar lift at Quebec ski resort

A six-year-old girl died in hospital Sunday night after being involved in an incident at the Val-Saint-Côme ski resort in Lanaudiere. Quebec police are investigating, though details into the event are not yet known. Officers indicated that it involved a T-bar lift, but they were not able to say more.

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BREAKING | Committee of MPs recommends that hybrid Parliament become permanent, with caveats

MPs on the Procedure and House Affairs Committee are recommending that hybrid Parliament and the electronic voting system become permanent features of the House of Commons.

Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull dies at 84

Bobby Hull once proudly said that he played the way he lived -- straightforward. The Hockey Hall of Famer, who electrified fans through the 1960s and 70s, died on Monday at the age of 84. Hull played for the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks before a jump to the Winnipeg Jets of the upstart World Hockey Association in 1972, a move that led to lawsuits but ultimately higher salaries for hockey players.

B.C. reveals plan for decriminalization of small amounts of drugs for personal use

British Columbia is taking a major step forward in its fight against the province’s deadly overdose crisis by decriminalizing the possession of a small amount of certain illicit drugs for personal use.
Fire that trapped B.C. man in his Tesla was not caused by car's battery: Transport Canada

An investigation into a frightening incident where a Tesla suddenly caught fire in North Vancouver—briefly trapping the driver inside—has ruled out the car's battery as the cause, according to Transport Canada.
Const. Nicole Chan feared she'd never work again after last hospital visit: VPD sergeant

A Vancouver police sergeant who says he was Const. Nicole Chan's friend and mentor has told a coroner's inquest that Chan believed she would never return to work because human resource officers went to the hospital when she was apprehended under the Mental Health Act.

Edmonton

Mindbender roller coaster closed after 37 years at West Edmonton Mall

The Mindbender roller coaster at Galaxyland has been shut down, West Edmonton Mall announced on Monday. The redevelopment of the area is already underway, and the roller coaster is being decommissioned and removed.
'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.
1 charged in firearms trafficking investigation in Edmonton, Gibbons, Fort McMurray

A 50-year-old Gibbons, Alta., man is accused of trafficking firearms.

Toronto

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.
Sunwing passenger recounts moments after pilot shuts down engine mid-air

A Toronto passenger said her Sunwing Airlines flight was unforgettable as she recounted the moments after the pilot shut down the plane’s engine mid-flight to Montego Bay on Friday.
3 teenagers charged in alleged armed attempted carjacking in Rexdale

Three 15-year-old boys are in police custody following an alleged armed attempted carjacking in Rexdale early Sunday morning.

Calgary

Banff National Park cave creature exists 'no where else': Parks Canada

Castleguard Cave is located about 170 kilometres north of the Cave and Basin Historic Site.
RCMP warn of snow and ice-covered QEII Highway north of Calgary

RCMP are warning motorists to travel with caution on the QEII Highway north of Calgary due to slippery driving conditions.
University of Lethbridge will not host scheduled lecture by controversial guest speaker

The University of Lethbridge, following a great deal of push back from students and members of the public, says it will not provide space for a planned lecture from a controversial guest speaker.

Montreal

Girl, 6, dead after accident involving T-bar lift at Quebec ski resort

A six-year-old girl died in hospital Sunday night after being involved in an incident at the Val-Saint-Côme ski resort in Lanaudiere. Quebec police are investigating, though details into the event are not yet known. Officers indicated that it involved a T-bar lift, but they were not able to say more.
Quebec minister calls on new anti-Islamophobia representative to step down over Bill 21 comments

Quebec's minister responsible for secularism, Jean-Francois Roberge, has called on Canada’s new special anti-Islamophobia advisor Amira Elghawaby to apologize and step down.
Late Jean Vanier sexually abused 25 women, says non-profit he founded

A report commissioned by a non-profit organization founded by the late Jean Vanier says the Canadian sexually abused 25 women during his decades with the group.

Atlantic

Halifax murder trial hears key witness describe gruesome details of crime scene

The grisly aftermath of an alleged fatal shooting was described today during the murder trial of a former medical student accused of killing a fellow student in Halifax seven years ago.
Saint John police investigating sudden deaths of man, woman

Police are investigating the sudden deaths of two people in Saint John, N.B. The Saint John Police Force responded to a medical assistance call at a home on Red Head Road shortly after 8 a.m. Monday.
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.

Winnipeg

Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull dies at 84

Bobby Hull once proudly said that he played the way he lived -- straightforward. The Hockey Hall of Famer, who electrified fans through the 1960s and 70s, died on Monday at the age of 84. Hull played for the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks before a jump to the Winnipeg Jets of the upstart World Hockey Association in 1972, a move that led to lawsuits but ultimately higher salaries for hockey players.
Manitoba premier promotes four backbenchers in pre-election cabinet shuffle

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson promoted four backbenchers from suburban Winnipeg areas to her inner circle Monday in a cabinet shuffle eight months out from an election.
Man found dead in Winnipeg hotel; police investigating as homicide

Winnipeg police are investigating the death of a 40-year-old Winnipeg man at a Main Street hotel as a homicide.

Kitchener

Brantford police continue to investigate youth stabbing

A 17-year-old youth was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a stabbing in Brantford on Monday afternoon.
TH&B Bridge in Brantford reopens following temporary closure for homophobic vandalism investigation

The Brantford Police Service (BPS) is investigating "significant vandalism" to the TH&B Bridge in Brantford, including homophobic vandalism targeting the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Woodstock crash involving stolen vehicle and police cruiser now being investigated by SIU

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating a collision involving a stolen vehicle and a police cruiser in Woodstock.

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.
Sask. RCMP search for man suspected of sexually assaulting girl in arena dressing room

The Maidstone RCMP are looking for a suspect following the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl in the dressing room at the Lashburn Sportsplex on Sunday afternoon.
Extreme cold warnings issued for eastern Sask.

Parts of eastern Saskatchewan including Regina, as well as the far north are under extreme cold warnings on Monday morning.

Barrie

New walk-in clinic to open in Huntsville

Residents in Huntsville will soon have quicker access to healthcare with new walk-in clinic.
Collier Street Parkade single-vehicle crash

An early morning crash at Collier Street Parkade sent the driver to hospital.
Warm temperatures delay ice fishing season on Lake Simcoe

The unseasonably warm temperatures have caused a delay in the ice fishing season throughout some parts of the region.

Saskatoon

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.
COVID-19 virus in Saskatoon's wastewater nearly doubled

The COVID-19 viral load in the city’s wastewater nearly doubled in the last week, according to the latest University of Saskatchewan data.

Northern Ontario

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.
Suspect was asleep behind the wheel, bag of coke in their lap, Sault police say

Two people discovered asleep in a vehicle in Sault Ste. Marie on Jan. 30 were found with weapons and more than $175,000 in illegal drugs, Sault police said Monday.
3.7 kilos of cocaine seized in northern Ontario by provincial guns and gangs unit

A joint forces drug trafficking investigation in northern Ontario has resulted in three people charged and drugs, cash and a vehicle being seized.