Pedestrian struck, seriously injured on Trans-Canada Highway near Victoria

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Singh 'not satisfied' with confidence-and-supply agreement, says he'd do a better job as PM

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's 'not satisfied' with his party's confidence-and-supply agreement with the Liberals — signed a year ago this week — because it's shown him he could do a better job running the country than the current government.

New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporters before attending Question Period, Thursday, March 23, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

Ukraine's government on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to 'counter the Kremlin's nuclear blackmail' after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed plans to station tactical atomic weapons in Belarus.

Risk of a hard landing for Canadian economy is up, former Bank of Canada governor says

Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says Canada’s economy is at a greater risk of a 'hard landing' — a rapid economic slowdown following a period of growth and approaching a recession.

Two-time organ recipient designs Green Shirt Day logo years after Humboldt bus crash

April 7 is Green Shirt Day, which also marks the anniversary of Logan Boulet's death. Boulet, who was involved in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash five years ago, signed up to be an organ donor just weeks before the crash. Today, Green Shirt Day is meant to promote organ donor awareness and registration across Canada.

Taking breaks at work? New study shows they boost your productivity

A new study from the University of Waterloo suggests that heavy workloads that discourage employees from taking breaks could disrupt general performance, causing high levels of stress and fatigue that stand in the way of productivity.

Daunting recovery underway in tornado-devastated Mississippi

Help began pouring into one of the poorest regions of the U.S. after a deadly tornado wrought a path of destruction in the Mississippi Delta, even as furious new storms Sunday struck Georgia, where two tigers briefly escaped their badly damaged safari park.

Prince George nurse suspended 2 months after breaching 'interim undertaking' with college

A Prince George nurse has been suspended for two months for a litany of "practice issues" identified by his professional college.
'It's not just fentanyl anymore': B.C. sets new record high for overdose calls as concerns grow over 'tranq' drug

BC Emergency Health Services says March 22 set a new record for overdose calls province-wide.
SFU team looks to tackle climate change with 'energy-harvesting' technology

A Simon Fraser University professor has created a network of the world's greatest energy harvesting experts in an attempt to help tackle climate change.

Edmonton

Fundraiser to support respite, camp programs offered by Children's Autism Services of Edmonton

For the second year in a row, a local salon is leading an autism fundraising and awareness campaign.
Roy scores OT winner as Golden Knights tip Oilers 4-3

The Vegas Golden Knights made sure to keep the Edmonton Oilers at arm’s length in the Pacific Division race.
Hitmen top Oil Kings 3-2, clinching playoff spot

The Hitmen clinched a playoff spot Saturday, defeating the Edmonton Oil Kings 3-2.

Toronto

Teen dead after ‘unprovoked’ stabbing at Toronto subway station

Police have identified the teenage victim who died after being stabbed in an ‘unprovoked’ attack at a Toronto subway station Saturday night, and have charged an adult male suspect with his murder.
Ontario woman's lost wedding dress found by thrift store volunteer after 'long shot' search

After making a 'long shot' plea to the public this weekend, a woman in southern Ontario has found her lost wedding dress, mistakenly donated by her father earlier this year.
Nearly 40 TTC routes changed today. Here’s what you need to know:

TTC riders may have to wait a bit longer for a bus, streetcar or subway starting Sunday.

Calgary

KLM flight bound for Calgary returns to Amsterdam due to unruly passenger

A KLM flight bound for Calgary was delayed Sunday morning when an unruly passenger forced the airline to return to Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.
‘Beef for Biden’: Alberta favourite featured on dinner menu for presidential visit to Ottawa

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and United States President Joe Biden shared dinner together for the first time Friday evening in Ottawa and a world-renowned Alberta favourite was included on the menu.
Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

Ukraine's government on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to 'counter the Kremlin's nuclear blackmail' after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed plans to station tactical atomic weapons in Belarus.

Montreal

Montreal police confirm fifth body found in rubble of historic building fire

Montreal police say a fifth body has been extracted from the rubble of a heritage building that caught fire nine days ago, leaving two others still missing.
Thousands of Hydro-Quebec customers without power Sunday morning

Over 33,000 Hydro-Quebec customers were without power as of 7:20 a.m. Sunday. By 9:30 a.m., the number had lowered to just over 25,000.
Quebec should tax gas-guzzlers to reverse SUV trend, says environmental group

Quebecers aren't using their sport utility vehicles (SUVs) to their full capacities, a recent study found, with just 38 per cent of owners utilizing their vehicle's entire cargo space at least once a week, and nearly three-quarters never using their SUV to pull a load.

Atlantic

Messy mix of snow, ice pellets and rain Sunday into Monday

A low-pressure system moving up the coastline of Maine will cross Nova Scotia Sunday into early Monday morning, bringing a mix of snow, ice pellets and rain.
HMCS Montreal departs Halifax for Indo-Pacific operation

A Royal Canadian Navy frigate departed Halifax today as part of the federal government's wider strategy of boosting its presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
P.E.I. Green Party wasn't ready for election, may lose seats from 2019: experts

As the Prince Edward Island election approaches its final week, the Green Party is fighting to hold onto its historic gains from the last provincial vote -- a battle some experts say could result in lost seats.

Winnipeg

Canada downs Sweden to capture second straight world women's curling bronze medal

SANDVIKEN, Sweden -- Canada's Kerri Einarson captured another bronze medal at the world women's curling championship.
Community group needs help clearing Winnipeg streets of litter

With the spring weather thawing out the city, Winnipeggers are noticing something being left behind by the disappearing snow.
Kings dump Jets 4-1, tie franchise mark for points

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Viktor Arvidsson had two goals and the Los Angeles Kings matched their longest point streak in franchise history with a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday afternoon.

Kitchener

Some Ukrainians refugees returning home due to K-W housing crisis: grassroots group

An organization that helps Ukrainian refugees resettle in Waterloo region says some are having so much trouble finding housing in Canada, they're opting to return to the war-torn country.
Kitchener restaurant owner raises money for earthquake relief in native Turkiye

Just under $6,000 collected at a fundraising dinner in Kitchener will soon go overseas to support earthquake victims in Turkiye and Syria.
Driver charged after rollover near Rim Park in Waterloo

An 83-year-old woman from Waterloo has been charged with careless driving after she struck a median light post, flipping her car onto its roof.

Regina

Saskatchewan family doctors say provincial budget short on needed reforms

Saskatchewan family doctors say the province's latest budget fails to make needed reforms that would help keep them here as some look elsewhere for work.
'We are so devastated': Couple asks for relative's ashes to be returned

Leah Radons and her husband Brian are hoping for the return of a loved one's ashes after they were stolen in Regina during a cross-Canada road trip.
'Shelter in place': Police operation closes down section of central Regina

Police in Regina advised the public to avoid a section of the city's central neighbourhoods due to a late night operation.

Barrie

Story Book Park Road closed in Meaford, Ont. for death investigation

Grey Bruce OPP have closed a section of Story Book Park Road in Meaford, Ont. for a death investigation.
Driver charged with impaired after crashing through fence in Gravenhurst, Ont.

A Gravenhurst, Ont. man is facing impaired driving charges after a vehicle crashed into a fence early Sunday morning.
OPP investigating home invasion in Tay Township

OPP from the Southern Georgian Bay detachment are investigating a home invasion in Tay Townhship on Friday

Saskatoon

'He is very well decorated': Sask. veteran turns 100, honoured by Legion for lifetime of service

The Saskatchewan Royal Legion celebrated one of its members reaching a major milestone this weekend.
Suspicious death under investigation: Saskatoon police

Saskatoon police are investigating a suspicious death.
Saskatchewan family doctors say provincial budget short on needed reforms

Saskatchewan family doctors say the province's latest budget fails to make needed reforms that would help keep them here as some look elsewhere for work.

Northern Ontario

Northern resources, the highlight of Ontario’s budget

Continuing to put the region's critical mineral supply in the spotlight, northern Ontario and its critical mineral deposits are front and centre in the provincial government's 2023 budget.
Risk of a hard landing for Canadian economy is up, former Bank of Canada governor says

Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says Canada’s economy is at a greater risk of a 'hard landing' — a rapid economic slowdown following a period of growth and approaching a recession.
Mixed feelings, disappointment around the NHL pride night controversies

Two NHL hockey players with northern Ontario roots find themselves in an unwelcomed spotlight after refusing to don pride-themed jerseys.