Fleet Foxes, Anderson Paak to headline Victoria concert series

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'Tone-deaf': Singh slams rapporteur Johnston for not stepping down

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh slammed foreign interference special rapporteur David Johnston's refusal to heed the House of Commons' call for him to step down as 'tone-deaf.'

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Air Canada reports communications system issue, flights operating at reduced rate

Air Canada reported a technical issue with its flight communications system on Thursday, causing delays across the country for the second time in a week.

Collapsed platform in Winnipeg's Fort Gibraltar last repaired a decade ago: city

The elevated walkway in Winnipeg's Fort Gibraltar that collapsed during a school field trip, sending 16 children and one adult to hospital, was last repaired a decade ago.

RBC resolves technical issues with online, mobile banking

The Royal Bank of Canada has resolved a technical issue that temporarily impacted online and mobile banking.

Climate change and El Nino's return will impact Canada's weather. Here's how

Forecasters warn an upcoming weather pattern known for warm temperatures could bring droughts, floods and even tropical storms to Canada.

Jordan's royal wedding gets underway in ceremony packed with stars and deep symbolism

The wedding of Jordan's crown prince to the scion of a prominent Saudi family began on Thursday in a palace celebration that drew massive crowds and a mood of excitement around the kingdom, while presenting the young Hashemite royal as a new player on the global stage.

Serious crash on Highway 97 sends 2 people to hospital: RCMP

Mounties are investigating a serious crash on Highway 97 in Kelowna, B.C., that sent two people to hospital late Wednesday night.
Fatal multi-vehicle crash closes Highway 3 east of Cranbrook, B.C.

A fatal crash on Highway 3, east of Cranbrook, involved three vehicles including a semi tractor-trailer, RCMP said Thursday.
B.C. man among pair arrested in Yukon in connection to drug trafficking operation

Two men, one from B.C. and another from Alberta, are facing multiple charges in connection to a drug trafficking operation in Whitehorse, according to Yukon RCMP.

Edmonton

'If it floats we treat it as a boat': Residents reminded to use the North Saskatchewan River safely this summer

The City of Edmonton, Devon, and Fort Saskatchewan, along with local emergency organizations, are reminding residents to be safe when on or near the North Saskatchewan River this summer.
Fire ban ends in Edmonton after nearly 1 month

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services ended the ban after rain and cooler weather, the City of Edmonton said in a release.
Air Canada reports communications system issue, flights operating at reduced rate

Air Canada reported a technical issue with its flight communications system on Thursday, causing delays across the country for the second time in a week.

Toronto

Large part of Ontario now under provincial fire ban

A large part of Ontario is under a provincial fire ban due to high risk of forest fires.
Teenager critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Toronto

Toronto paramedics say a teenage girl has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after she was reportedly struck by a vehicle.
Westjet passengers surprised by 'impromptu' speech by CEO on flight

Westjet passengers on a flight from Toronto were surprised when the airline's CEO stood up to give an impromptu speech before takeoff.

Calgary

Explosions erupt from southwest Calgary home's garage

Fire crews, along with police, are investigating after a double detached garage outside a southwest home burst into flames on Thursday morning.
Didsbury senior rescued after 4 days missing in heavily-wooded area

Innisfail RCMP say a Didsbury woman who went missing for four days is in good spirits after being located by rescue teams.
Suspect in alleged Airdrie assault identified and arrested

A suspect has been arrested by Airdrie RCMP in regards to a May 16 assault.

Montreal

Calling 311? Bill 96 now requires Montrealers to 'attest' they can get English services

Residents who wish to speak with the City of Montreal by calling 311 now have to attest they can receive services in English because of Bill 96. New provisions of the language law came into effect Thursday.
Quebec wants to force everyone to use the same charging standard for smartphones

The days of missing the right charger for your cellphone could be a thing of the past in Quebec. A new bill tabled in the provincial legislature Thursday aims to amend the Consumer Protection Act to require universal charging for devices like smartphones and tablets.
'We're battling a fire in a Ski-Doo suit!' Montreal firefighters quell blaze in extreme heat

Police and firefighters in Montreal responded to a five-alarm fire in Montreal's Mile End neighbourhood in the extreme heat. Four firefighters were evaluated for heat stroke and five residents were displaced.

Atlantic

N.S. premier calls for urgent, proactive firefighting help from Ottawa

Premier Tim Houston repeated his calls for urgent firefighting help Thursday, asking Ottawa to “be proactive” with aid as multiple wildfires continue to burn out of control.
New wildfire reported in Fall River, N.S.

Halifax Mayor Mike Savage says a new wildfire has been reported in the community of Fall River.
Waegwoltic Club burns in south-end Halifax

A historic athletic club in south-end Halifax is on fire.

Winnipeg

Collapsed platform in Winnipeg's Fort Gibraltar last repaired a decade ago: city

The elevated walkway in Winnipeg's Fort Gibraltar that collapsed during a school field trip, sending 16 children and one adult to hospital, was last repaired a decade ago.
Search for missing teen has been suspended, family says

The search for a missing teen last seen more than a week ago in Winnipeg has been suspended after a body that has yet to be identified was found.
The community events closing down Winnipeg streets this weekend

The City of Winnipeg is letting motorists know about a few upcoming road closures due to events happening across Winnipeg this weekend.

Kitchener

Staff at Kitchener business thwart attempted robbery

Mallory Robinson says it was “a little more than [she] was expecting” when she arrived at work at her family's Kitchener business Wednesday morning.
Fire rips through Kitchener townhomes, residents displaced

At least three units in a townhouse complex are damaged, displacing many residents, after a fire on Green Valley Drive in Kitchener on Wednesday afternoon.
Celebrate Pride in Waterloo region at these local events

June 1 marks the start of Pride month and whether you’re looking for activities to do with your kids or a night out with friends there’s plenty to do in Waterloo region, Guelph and Perth County.

Regina

'This is disgusting': Sask. Indigenous prof says deep-rooted stereotypes continue to drive racial profiling

A Saskatchewan university business lecturer says companies need to do a better job of educating employees on consumer racial profiling.
Sask. schools left in the dark about funding, budget deadline extension

Despite promises of more money and an extension to the budget deadline for schools, the Saskatchewan government has been mum on details.
As Sask.'s opioid crisis continues, some are calling for more education for overdose prevention

Saskatchewan’s opioid crisis is on the rise again this year after an expected plateau in 2022.

Barrie

Several people injured in multi-vehicle collision near Beaverton

Provincial police are at the scene of a serious multi-vehicle collision south of Beaverton.
Barrie police warn residents not to hug strangers after 'bizarre theft'

Police in Barrie are warning the public about a "bizarre theft" where the suspects targeted a senior on her property outside her home.
Bracebridge beach shuts down over safety concerns

A popular beach in Bracebridge is being temporarily shut down over safety concerns.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon woman randomly stabbed in torso while shopping downtown

The victim of a random stabbing in downtown Saskatoon last Thursday is sharing her story about the terrifying attack in broad daylight.
Sask. wildfire crews 'stretched' by hot start to season

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says it’s looking to give provincial fire crews a break, but the fires raging in Nova Scotia and Alberta mean that respite could be in short supply.
'This is disgusting': Sask. Indigenous prof says deep-rooted stereotypes continue to drive racial profiling

A Saskatchewan university business lecturer says companies need to do a better job of educating employees on consumer racial profiling.

Northern Ontario

Air Canada reports communications system issue, flights operating at reduced rate

Air Canada reported a technical issue with its flight communications system on Thursday, causing delays across the country for the second time in a week.
3 girls now charged in assault, kidnapping investigation in Huntsville

Huntsville OPP has charged a third girl in connection to an alleged assault captured on video at a local high school and shared on social media earlier this month.
RBC resolves technical issues with online, mobile banking

The Royal Bank of Canada has resolved a technical issue that temporarily impacted online and mobile banking.