Arctic air breaks decades-old low temperature records in the Maritimes

Passengers stand on the open deck while riding a ferry across Halifax Harbour as sea smoke, or ice fog, forms in Halifax on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese)

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Pennsylvania chocolate plant blast kills 5, leaves 6 missing

An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania Friday killed two people and left nine people missing, authorities said.

In this screen grab from video provided by WPVI-TV/6ABC, smoke rises from an explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in West Reading, Pa., March 24, 2023. (WPVI-TV/6ABC via AP)

Ukraine says battle for Bakhmut is 'stabilizing'

The top commander of Ukraine's military said Saturday that his forces are pushing back against Russian troops in the long and grinding battle for the town of Bakhmut, and British military intelligence says Russia appears to be moving to a defensive strategy in eastern Ukraine.

Ontario woman kicks off 'long shot' search for wedding dress after dad mistakenly donates it

A woman in southern Ontario is making a plea to the public and kicking off a "long shot" search for her wedding dress after her father accidentally donated it earlier this year.
Ontario crypto king kidnapped, tortured in an attempt to get millions in ransom, documents say

Ontario’s self-described crypto king was allegedly abducted, tortured, and beaten for days as his kidnappers looked to solicit millions in ransom, his father told a court in December.
Ontario changes eye exam eligibility for seniors under OHIP

Ontario has reached a funding agreement with optometrists that increases some payments to them, but reduces some coverage for patients, including less frequent general eye exams for seniors.

Calgary

Violent Calgary road rage: New photos released, persons of interest sought

Calgary police have released photos of a man and vehicle believed to be involved in a case of road rage last month that left the victim with substantial injuries.
1 missing as 2 houses burn in afternoon fire in northwest Calgary

One person is missing and a dog is dead after two homes caught fire Friday afternoon in northwest Calgary.
Hurricanes wrap regular season home schedule with 6-4 win over Rebels

The Lethbridge Hurricanes won their final home game of the regular season Friday, defeating the Red Deer Rebels 6-4 at Enmax Centre.

Montreal

Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

The new asylum seeker agreement between Canada and the United States will not deter migrants from trying to cross into Canada outside official ports of entry, Quebec immigration advocacy groups say.
Questions raised about safety of Old Montreal building destroyed by fatal fire

Police and firefighters have said it's too soon to say what caused the fire. But witnesses have raised questions about safety, including whether smoke detectors were working and whether there were proper emergency exits.
Montreal artist won't change puppet that community groups say looks like blackface

A theatre performance for children featuring a puppet that has been described as racist is continuing in the Montreal area. Several Black community organizations have criticized the puppet as being reminiscent of blackface minstrel shows — racist performances during which white people portrayed exaggerated stereotypes of Black people for laughs. But the show's creator — Franck Sylvestre, who is Black — has no plans to change the puppet, which he said is a caricature of his own features.

Edmonton

Oilers ready to gear up for Pride night, say 'Hockey is for everyone'

Players with the Edmonton Oilers say they are committed to celebrating Pride on Saturday night when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights at Rogers Place.
Road closures for Edmonton police funeral procession announced

The procession is scheduled to leave the Alberta Legislature grounds toward Rogers Place at approximately 11:45 a.m.
'More concrete and parking': Critics concerned over Hawrelak Park trees after FOIP request

Members of Edmonton's River Valley Conservation Coalition board say a freedom of information request shows the city plans to remove trees in Hawrelak Park to make room for infrastructure during the controversial three-year rehabilitation project at the park.

Northern Ontario

Ontario's 2022 Sunshine List is out. Who was the top earner?

Ontario's so-called sunshine list is out and the three top paid public employees in the province are all at Ontario Power Generation.
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W5 Investigates | 'Canadians should be very concerned about their drinking water': W5 investigates asbestos cement pipes

W5 investigates aging asbestos pipes across Canada and the potential health hazards if it ends up in your tap water. Watch W5's 'Something in the Water' Saturday at 7 p.m. on CTV.
Sudbury police charge OPP sergeant with criminal harassment

CTV News has learned an Ontario Provincial Police sergeant with 22 years of service has been charged in Sudbury with criminal harassment.

London

London police warning public of a 'high risk offender'

London Police Service has issued a public safety warning due to the release of a “high risk offender.”
Can this notorious London, Ont. intersection be made safer with a red light camera?

A new safety assessment of the Hamilton Road and Highbury Avenue intersection makes several recommendations to address the high number of collisions.
Most Canadians believe speeding tickets should be tied to income: poll

A new survey conducted by Research Co. found that the majority of Canadians support tying speeding tickets to income, otherwise known as ‘progressive punishment.’

Winnipeg

'If it ain't broke, don't fix it': Proposed liquor in grocery stores pilot brings mixed reactions

There are mixed feelings in Manitoba about a proposed plan to expand liquor sales and put beer, wine and hard alcohol on the shelves of retailers like grocery stores.
'A sad thing that happens': Town of Arborg dealing with increase in stray cats

A town in Manitoba's Interlake area is trying to find new homes for stray cats that were dumped in the community.
Manitoba First Nation enforcing new measures to combat drug crisis

A Manitoba First Nation is enacting measures to combat an ongoing drug and addiction crisis while also calling on the federal and provincial governments to do more to address drug-related deaths within northern remote Indigenous communities.

Ottawa

A mixed bag of wintry weather could hamper travel

The calendar says spring, but winter's icy grip hasn't loosened just yet, as a mixture of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain is in the forecast.
Fire seriously damages Gatineau, Que. restaurant

Firefighters were called to Les 2 petits cochons on Chemin Montreal Ouest just before 7:30 p.m. Friday. No one was hurt in the fire.
City considers $13 million grant for new hotel at Ottawa airport

Ottawa taxpayers could provide a $13 million grant to support the construction of a 180-room hotel at the Ottawa International Airport, as part of a program to support the airport's post-pandemic rebound.

Saskatoon

'They busted the locks on our deep freeze': Sask. Cree elder says moose meat was confiscated in raid

An elder from a Saskatchewan First Nation says his home was raided last fall by conservation officers who confiscated moose meat intended for use in a ceremonial gathering and feast.
'Going to be an eyesore': Warman residents oppose cell tower replacement

A Warman man is organizing opposition to a cell tower SaskTel is proposing to replace on the western edge of the city.
Here are the artists you can see at this summer's Sask. Jazz Festival

The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival has announced its 2023 ticketed lineup.

Vancouver

'Fentanyl, it’s destroying everybody': Homeless crisis grows in Chilliwack

On the streets of Chilliwack, there are more homeless people than ever before, and some of them are barely teenagers.
Demand grows to ban octopus farms in Canada

Over 11,000 people have signed a petition demanding the Canadian government ban octopus farms from opening in the country.
'It was a whole dance of lights': Aurora borealis peeks through the clouds in Vancouver

Samuel Troya saw the northern lights over Vancouver once before, about a year and a half ago, but it was nothing like the spectacle he witnessed Friday morning.

Regina

'It’s time for action': Sask. EMS receives small portion of budget's healthcare increase

Saskatchewan’s 2023-24 budget highlighted healthcare as one of its main priorities, with Emergency Medical Services getting a small cut of the new funding.
'They busted the locks on our deep freeze': Sask. Cree elder says moose meat was confiscated in raid

An elder from a Saskatchewan First Nation says his home was raided last fall by conservation officers who confiscated moose meat intended for use in a ceremonial gathering and feast.
Sask. likely taking cautious approach with budget surplus, economics professor says

Saskatchewan is likely taking a cautious approach when it comes to the surplus announced in the 2023-24 provincial budget, according to an associate professor of economics at the University of Regina.

Vancouver Island

Memorial hockey game honours firefighters and raises awareness of on-the-job hazards

Greater Victoria firefighters will be lacing up their skates Saturday to honour three members who died after serving their communities.
Prolific offender arrested, charged after cache of stolen IDs found in search of Saanich home

A prolific offender has been arrested and charged after police searched a home in Saanich and found more than 100 pieces of personal identification, including passports, bank cards and drivers licences, believed to have been stolen from vehicles throughout Greater Victoria.
'It's just a matter of time': Mother of Victoria boy who disappeared 32 years ago believes he's still alive

The mother of a Victoria child who disappeared without a trace 32 years ago Friday says she believes her son is still alive. Michael Dunahee disappeared around 12:30 p.m. on March 24, 1991. The four-year-old boy was last seen on the playground at Blanshard School, his family a short distance away.

Arctic air breaks decades-old low temperature records in the Maritimes

Arctic air breaks decades-old low temperature records in the Maritimes

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