Port Alberni RCMP seek 2 men wanted for multiple offences

Peter Alexander is wanted for eight counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking cannabis, breach of an undertaking and breach of a release order. (RCMP)

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Prince Harry gets his day in court against tabloids he accuses of blighting his life

Prince Harry entered a courtroom witness box Tuesday, swearing to tell the truth in testimony against a tabloid publisher he accuses of phone hacking and other unlawful snooping.

Prince Harry arrives at the High Court in London, on June 6, 2023. (Kin Cheung / AP)

Feds warn 2023 on track to be the worst fire season ever seen in Canada

Canada's emergency preparedness minister says images of wildfires burning across the country are some of the most severe ever witnessed in Canada and the current forecast for the next few months indicates the potential for continued higher-than-normal fire activity.

Canadian parents being stretched thin saving up for children's education: survey

Many Canadian parents are stretching themselves thin — even going as far as to postpone their retirement in some cases — in order to help pay for their children’s education, according to a new survey.

Ukraine dam collapse triggers emergency, Moscow and Kyiv trade blame

The wall of a major dam in a part of southern Ukraine that Moscow controls collapsed Tuesday, triggering floods, endangering Europe's largest nuclear power plant and threatening drinking water supplies as both sides in the war rushed to evacuate residents and blamed each other for the emergency.

'When, not if': British Columbians warned to prepare for wildfire evacuations

The provincial wildfire service is warning British Columbians to have a go-bag and make an evacuation plan with this year's wildfire season off to an alarming start.
How could a Bank of Canada rate hike impact B.C.’s housing market?

Real estate experts say B.C.’s housing market is heating back after cooling off due to rising interest rates but the future is uncertain as several economists expect the Bank of Canada to hike rates again.
Multiple investigations underway after B.C. woman’s suspicious death in Australia

Police in Australia are investigating the suspicious death of a woman who used to live in Surrey, BC, after her body was found in her apartment on the outskirts of Sydney.

Edmonton

Feds warn 2023 on track to be the worst fire season ever seen in Canada

Canada's emergency preparedness minister says images of wildfires burning across the country are some of the most severe ever witnessed in Canada and the current forecast for the next few months indicates the potential for continued higher-than-normal fire activity.
Why experts agree Edmontonians should report non-criminal 'hate incidents' to police

Edmonton police launched a new tool Monday to encourage reports of "hate incidents," something officers believe will help them track people who may escalate to "hate crimes."
Canadian parents being stretched thin saving up for children's education: survey

Many Canadian parents are stretching themselves thin — even going as far as to postpone their retirement in some cases — in order to help pay for their children’s education, according to a new survey.

Toronto

Leading mayoral hopefuls to push for votes in CBC Toronto debate as byelection nears

The six leading candidates in Toronto's mayoral race are set to have another debate this morning, before advance voting opens on Thursday.
Widow whose husband was killed by a speeding OPP officer told misconduct was 'not serious'

A grieving widow whose husband was run over and killed by a speeding OPP officer can’t believe the force told her it won’t hold a public hearing into the case because it decided the misconduct was 'not serious.'
Correctional Service of Canada releases statement on Paul Bernardo's transfer to medium-security prison

The Correctional Service of Canada has released a statement about serial killer Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison.

Calgary

'I was really, really scared': Calgary kabab restaurant out thousands of dollars after break-and-enter

A restaurant in Calgary's Hillhurst neighbourhood is out thousands of dollars after it was broken into over the weekend.
UCP lost by 25 votes in Calgary-Acadia, 42 in Calgary-Glenmore

CTV News has learned the results of the provincial election recount in Calgary-Acadia confirm an NDP win, though it was 25 votes, not seven.
19-month-old suffers dog bites to the face in Sage Hill attack

Calgary EMS say a toddler was taken to hospital on Monday after being attacked by a dog.

Montreal

Montreal organized crime figure Francesco Del Balso killed in daylight shooting

A 53-year-old man was shot and killed in the Montreal suburb of Dorval on Monday afternoon. A source told CTV News that the victim is Francesco Del Balso, who has links to Montreal's Mafia.
Quebec premier and minister are going to regions ravaged by forest fires

The numerous forest fires raging in certain regions of Quebec have led to thousands of evacuations since the weekend and continue to threaten infrastructure on Tuesday. Temporary accommodation centres have been opened in nine municipalities on the Côte-Nord, in Abitibi-Témiscamingue and in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, to accommodate evacuees.
Inflation hasn't reduced Quebecers' desire to fly: survey

Although inflation is set to influence the behaviour of Quebec holidaymakers, just as many of them want to get on a plane as before the pandemic, according to a CAA-Quebec survey.

Atlantic

Feds warn 2023 on track to be the worst fire season ever seen in Canada

Canada's emergency preparedness minister says images of wildfires burning across the country are some of the most severe ever witnessed in Canada and the current forecast for the next few months indicates the potential for continued higher-than-normal fire activity.
Weather conditions ground aircraft covering Shelburne County wildfire

Crews fighting an out-of-control wildfire in southwestern Nova Scotia are trying to determine what impact weekend rain had on their efforts.
N.S. government to contact people impacted by cybersecurity breach

Nova Scotia’s government and cybersecurity experts are working to get to the bottom of a breach that still isn't fully understood.

Winnipeg

Ukrainian woman in Winnipeg trying to bring remains of fallen husband home

A Ukrainian woman who now lives in Winnipeg is hoping one day she will be able to bring her husband's remains to her new home, a place he hoped one day he too would be able to call home.
MPI suing province, Manitoba construction company over road work that damaged vehicles

Manitoba Public Insurance is suing the Manitoba government, a Manitoba construction company and an unidentified employee for more than $31,000 saying road work damaged 12 vehicles in 2021.
Feds warn 2023 on track to be the worst fire season ever seen in Canada

Canada's emergency preparedness minister says images of wildfires burning across the country are some of the most severe ever witnessed in Canada and the current forecast for the next few months indicates the potential for continued higher-than-normal fire activity.

Kitchener

'Such outcomes are unspeakable': Fatal fire in Waterloo under investigation

Flames and smoke could be seen shooting out of a home on Graham Street in Waterloo shortly after midnight on Monday, creating a scene that firefighters say was intense before they arrived.
Developers turning downtown Kitchener office building into 91 rental units

For the first time in the City of Kitchener, a downtown office high-rise is being converted into rental units.
Road rage in Baden leads to gun charges: WRPS

A Wilmot Township man is facing a long list of charges after an alleged road rage incident in Baden.

Regina

Trial for Regina man charged with murder of brother delayed due to health

The trial of a man charged in connection to the death of his brother was set to get underway in Regina on Monday but now faces a delay.
Tenants of housing complex frustrated by downpours, say nothing is being done about flooding in parking lot

Recent downpours have frustrated tenants of a Regina low income housing complex. They say their parking lot floods with every heavy rain and the landlord has not taken steps to improve drainage.
'I'm not going to sugarcoat it': Riders' GM speaks ahead of regular season

On Monday, Jeremy O’Day, Saskatchewan Roughriders General Manager and Vice President of Football Operations, met with media to discuss the team ahead of Week 1 of the regular season.

Barrie

'Chaotic scene of disrespect,' Another unsanctioned truck rally in Barrie results in charges

Police in Barrie say another unsanctioned truck rally held in the city's north end over the weekend drew hundreds of participants and onlookers in a "chaotic scene of disrespect and total disregard for private property."
Special air quality statement issued for Simcoe County, Muskoka

Residents in Simcoe County and Muskoka are advised to be cautious as forest fires in Quebec impact the air quality, prompting a special statement from Environment Canada.
17-year-old boy injured in motorcycle crash lay in ditch for hours near Elmvale

A motorcycle driver is in serious condition after an early Monday morning crash in Phelpston.

Saskatoon

City emails reveal how a Saskatoon shelter was relocated and shed light on early concerns

While Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) publicly mulled moving its downtown emergency shelter to a location on 20th Street near the city's core, city documents reveal the wellness centre's present Fairhaven area location was heavily favoured early in the process.
'It would’ve taken us years': Trail to link Watrous and Manitou Beach ready for traffic

A long-awaited trail linking the town of Watrous to nearby Manitou Beach is now open to the public, but the meaning behind this simple gravel path goes much further than meets the eye.
Sask. man pleads guilty in deadly crash involving 2 sons

A Saskatchewan man who successfully appealed his conviction is now pleading guilty to charges involving a crash that killed his two sons and girlfriend.

Northern Ontario

Widow whose husband was killed by a speeding OPP officer told misconduct was 'not serious'

A grieving widow whose husband was run over and killed by a speeding OPP officer can’t believe the force told her it won’t hold a public hearing into the case because it decided the misconduct was 'not serious.'
Sudbury police swear in second female deputy chief

Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) added a new member to its senior team Monday, a second female deputy chief.
Double fatal crash on highway north of Timmins

Two people have died following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 655 north of Timmins early Sunday, police say.