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Mariupol fighters in Russian hands; both sides claim wins

Hundreds of Ukrainian fighters, including wounded men carried out on stretchers, left the vast steel plant in Mariupol where they mounted a dogged last stand and turned themselves over to Russian hands, signalling the beginning of the end of a siege that became a symbol of Ukraine's resistance to Moscow's invasion.

In this photo taken from video released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Ukrainian servicemen carry a wounded comrade as they are being evacuated from the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner carjacked at gunpoint outside Toronto movie theatre

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner was the victim of an armed carjacking outside a movie theatre in Etobicoke on Monday night, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

Prince Charles and Camilla kick off three-day Canadian tour in St. John's today

Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, are in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital today to begin a three-day Canadian tour focused on Indigenous reconciliation and climate change.

Queen makes surprise appearance to mark new London subway line

Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise visit Tuesday to a train station in central London to see a newly completed subway line named in her honour. The 96-year-old monarch, who has reduced most of her public engagements, appeared Tuesday at Paddington Station.

Should transit be free in B.C. while gas prices soar? Green leader calls for relief

The BC Greens are calling on the provincial NDP to make public transit free for the next four months as gas prices hit an all-time high and the costs of living continue to increase.
'It's challenging': Surrey home destroyed in early morning fire

A Surrey home was destroyed after an early morning fire on 100 Avenue near 174A Street.
Metro Vancouver fresh food bank sees 10-fold surge in demand during pandemic

A Metro Vancouver food bank program that provides fresh groceries to people in need is serving 10 times more families than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Edmonton

WEATHER
WEATHER | Josh Classen's forecast: Cooler days with occasional showers

Teen temperatures are here for a couple days (after back-to-back 20s in Edmonton).
Average price of gas in Canada tops $2 a litre for first time

Gasoline prices are showing no signs of letting up as the average price in Canada tops $2 a litre for the first time. Natural Resources Canada says the average price across the country for regular gasoline hit $2.06 per litre on Monday for an all-time high.
Alta. man pleads guilty to 1st-degree murder in deaths of woman, toddler

The Alberta man accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of a 24-year-old woman and her 16-month-old child is due in court on Monday.

Toronto

Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner carjacked at gunpoint outside Toronto movie theatre

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner was the victim of an armed carjacking outside a movie theatre in Etobicoke on Monday night, the club confirmed on Tuesday.
Top 6 moments from the 2022 Ontario election debate

Ontario’s four main party leaders were relatively civil as they sparred at Monday night’s televised election debate in Toronto.
Ontario Greens seek to build on Schreiner's debate performance, eye two ridings

Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner is trying to build on momentum today from the leaders' debate, visiting the two ridings in which he sees the most potential for growth of his party.

Calgary

Fire breaks out at home in Thorncliffe

Emergency crews extinguished a house fire on Simons Crescent N.W. Tuesday morning and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blaze.
Warrant issued for suspect in crash that killed Calgary mother of 5

Calgary police said in a statement issued Monday they have identified a suspect wanted in an incident that resulted in the death of a Calgary mother of five.
WEATHER
WEATHER | Calgary milder, chance of thundershowers tonight

Less rainy for Wednesday's night Battle of Alberta viewing party in the Red Lot.

Montreal

Quebec English-speakers have higher unemployment, lower income than French-speakers: study

Who are Quebec's English-speakers in 2022, anyway? A new study shows they're young, extremely ethnically diverse -- and are struggling in the workforce, with higher unemployment and lower income than French-speakers.
Apartment hunting: What can you get for $1,450 in Montreal?

As moving season approaches, the ongoing housing crisis is on the minds of many Montrealers seeking a new place to live.
Classes cancelled at Royal West Academy due to small fire

Classes at Royal West Academy in Montreal West have been cancelled due to a small fire on campus.

Atlantic

Confusion over RCMP leadership roles marked early investigation of N.S. mass shooting

When a man disguised as a Mountie started killing people in northern Nova Scotia two years ago, there was considerable confusion over who was in charge of the RCMP operation, newly released documents show.
Woman dies from injuries after Halifax stabbing; police investigating homicide

A woman who was stabbed overnight in the Halifax area has died from her injuries.
N.S. gas prices jump by 9.5 cents after interrupter clause invoked

It’s another record-breaking day for gas prices in Nova Scotia after they jumped by 9.5 cents overnight -- just four days after they had reached $2 per litre in some parts of the province.

Winnipeg

Amid flooding issues, Manitoba could see another 20 to 50 mm of rain this week

Southern Manitoba could be hit with another 20 to 50 millimetres of rain over the next few days.
Sex workers in Manitoba concerned over proposed legislation bringing changes to hotels

Sex workers in Manitoba are raising concerns about a proposed law aimed at cracking down on human traffickers who use short-term rentals, saying the move could make things less safe for them.
Beavers taking a toll on this Winnipeg neighbourhood's tree canopy

Some busy beavers have been taking a toll on a Winnipeg neighbourhood's tree canopy, prompting a group of residents to work with the city to save the trees.

Kitchener

'Just the good dreams are left': Local Indigenous group builds Reconciliation Dreamcatcher

A local Indigenous group has created a large dreamcatcher, as a way to move towards reconciliation.
Kitchener man arrested following break-in in Baden

A 44-year-old Kitchener man was arrested and charged with break and enter and assault following a break-in at a commercial property in Baden.
Hate motivated graffiti under investigation in Cambridge

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating graffiti was drawn on the side of a building in the area of Gail Street and Avenue Road in Cambridge.

Regina

Sask. doctor says he lost sleep over decision to take Ontario job

Saskatoon intensive care physician Dr. Hassan Masri says he has taken a leadership role in Ontario.
#JustCurious Why do petition presentations in government begin with a 'prayer'

Petitions are common. Perhaps you’ve signed a few along the way. They’re presented on a nearly daily basis during a sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly by Members.
Pressure mounts as CFL enters second day of work stoppage

The wind blowing against the uprights was the only action at Griffths Field in Saskatoon Monday morning as the league enters day two of the work stoppage.

Barrie

'Way too fast for Wyevale:' OPP clock motorist speeding 112 km/h in a 50 km/h zone

A Tiny Township motorist is accused of stunt driving after speeding more than double the posted limit, according to provincial police.
Public invited to participate in a filming at Barrie's waterfront

The City of Barrie will shoot a video for a survey on Tuesday, and the public is encouraged to participate.
Six people arrested for trying to steal vehicles in Caledon: OPP

Six people were arrested for trying to steal cars from a subdivision in Caledon, according to provincial police.

Saskatoon

Rising fuel costs a challenge in search for missing Sask. boy

The rising cost of fuel is complicating the nearly month-long search for a missing Saskatchewan boy continues.
Sask. doctor says he lost sleep over decision to take Ontario job

Saskatoon intensive care physician Dr. Hassan Masri says he has taken a leadership role in Ontario.
Where most police street checks happen in Saskatoon

Saskatoon Police Service says all of the 189 contact interviews conducted by its officers last year complied with policy.

Northern Ontario

Highway 11 closed in South River

Traffic has come to a stand still on Highway 11 south of North Bay on Tuesday morning after a transport rolled over on its side, police say.
Highway 69 crash caused by driver falling asleep, charges laid

A 24-year-old driver has been charged after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing into guardrails on Highway 69 in the French River area, police say.
Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner carjacked at gunpoint outside Toronto movie theatre

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner was the victim of an armed carjacking outside a movie theatre in Etobicoke on Monday night, the club confirmed on Tuesday.