N.S. reports no new COVID-19 deaths in current reporting period, decrease in hospitalizations

Allison Downing, a registered nurse, prepares the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in Dartmouth, N.S., on Thursday, June 3, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

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Beyonce becomes most decorated artist in Grammys history; Harry Styles wins album of the year

Beyonce sits alone atop the Grammy throne as the ceremony's most decorated artist in history, but at the end of Sunday's show it was Harry Styles who walked away with the album of the year honour.

Beyonce accepts the award for best dance/electronic music album for "Renaissance" at the 65th annual Grammy Awards, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

First tank sent by Canada for Ukrainian forces arrives in Poland

The first of the Leopard 2 tanks Canada is donating to Ukrainian forces has arrived in Poland.

Advocates come together to help sailors stuck for months on tugboats in Quebec port

Groups that advocate for seafarers are expressing concern for 11 sailors who are spending a harsh Quebec winter aboard three tugboats that have been detained for months in the port of Trois-Rivières.

At least 200 dead as powerful 7.8 earthquake hits Turkiye, Syria

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkiye and northern Syria early Monday, toppling buildings and triggering a frantic search for survivors in the rubble in cities and towns across the area. At least 207 were killed and hundreds injured, and the toll was expected to rise.

Drake, Michael Buble, Tobias Jesso Jr. among Canadian Grammy winners

Canadian pop favourites Michael Bublé and Drake each have a shiny new Grammy on their shelves, while singer-songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr. has two, thanks in part to Harry Styles.

'Natural power': 17-year-old undefeated Quebec boxer gears up for Canada Games

She started throwing punches to get exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now 17-year-old Talia Birch is gearing up to compete in the Canada Games as it opens up to female boxers for the first time

31,000 cards: Montreal woman passing along father's extensive collection of Expos baseball cards

A Montreal woman is passing along her father's extensive collection of over 31,000 Expos baseball cards. April Whitzman's father, Steve Whitzman, collected the cards from 1969 to 2016. A huge Expos fan, he's got every player covered.

Charles Kimbrough, best known for role in 'Murphy Brown,' dies at 86

Charles Kimbrough, a Tony- and Emmy-nominated actor who played a straight-laced news anchor opposite Candice Bergen on “Murphy Brown,” died Jan. 11 in Culver City, California. He was 86.

New study highlights increasing prevalence of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys, young men

Canadian researchers are drawing attention to the increasing prevalence of 'a pathological pursuit of muscularity' among Canadian boys and young men, with a new study that found one in four were at risk of developing what's known as muscle dysmorphia.

Toronto

Victim identified in fatal hit-and-run on the Danforth that is now considered a homicide

Toronto police have identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run on the Danforth early Sunday morning, which police say is now being treated as a homicide.
Calls grow to declare Toronto homelessness a public health crisis after extreme cold

Councillors in Toronto are set to consider keeping warming centres open 24-7 for the rest of the winter amid growing calls for homelessness to be declared a public health crisis in the city.
Historic trees at Toronto's Osgoode Hall spared until Feb. 10 following interim injunction

The historic trees on the chopping block at Osgoode Hall in downtown Toronto will live to see another day.

Calgary

'Absolute nightmare': Calgarians call attention to the children unable to leave Ukraine

A group of Calgarians gathered along Memorial Drive Sunday to draw attention to what they call "disgusting" treatment of Ukrainian children.
New Calgary cricket program sees dozens of children hit the field

A new Calgary cricket league is allowing children to take a swing at the sport — and it's already seen its popularity skyrocket.
Calgary firefighter bounces back after removal of volleyball-sized tumour

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, and Saturday, on World Cancer Day, many shared their stories in the hopes of helping others.

Montreal

Montreal conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin scores two Grammys

Montreal conductor and pianist Yannick Nézet-Séguin scored two Grammys for his classical works Sunday evening. Nézet-Séguin won best opera recording for "Blanchard: Fire Shut Up In My Bones," and best classical solo vocal album for "Voice Of Nature - The Anthropocene."
Advocates come together to help sailors stuck for months on tugboats in Quebec port

Groups that advocate for seafarers are expressing concern for 11 sailors who are spending a harsh Quebec winter aboard three tugboats that have been detained for months in the port of Trois-Rivières.
Quebec Liberals to announce Saint-Henri-Sainte-Anne candidate after Anglade's resignation

The Quebec Liberal Party (QLP) will announce its candidate for the Saint-Henri-Sainte-Anne riding Monday morning, almost three months after former party leader Dominique Anglade announced her resignation.

Edmonton

Family of man slain in northeast Edmonton searching for answers

An Edmonton family is in mourning after the sudden death of their son and brother in the city's northeast.
Woman stabbed in confrontation at grocery store

RCMP are investigating after a woman was stabbed in a Red Deer grocery store on Friday.
Local family preserving and passing on culture through dance

A Métis family is showing off their culture through dance, giving people a chance to enjoy it while also preserving it.

Northern Ontario

Sudbury cellphone sale goes wrong

Greater Sudbury Police Service say it has charged a man and a woman with multiple offences following the investigation into an online ad selling a cellular phone.
New study highlights increasing prevalence of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys, young men

Canadian researchers are drawing attention to the increasing prevalence of 'a pathological pursuit of muscularity' among Canadian boys and young men, with a new study that found one in four were at risk of developing what's known as muscle dysmorphia.
Saturday night stabbing in Sudbury leaves one in hospital

A teen is in hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries following an incident in the Greater Sudbury community of Coniston Saturday evening.

London

London Lightning brings awareness to violence against women

London Lightning players looked a little different at their game Sunday, turning in their yellow jerseys for purple ones to bring awareness to the issue of male violence against women.
‘#ChooseToInclude trending in Canada’: Local Special Olympians benefit from donut sales

Kerry Cloney is getting in some extra bowling practice as she prepares for her next provincial tournament.
COVID-19 outbreak at Seaforth Community Hospital declared over

The inpatient unit at Seaforth Community Hospital has reopened to admissions and transfers following a COVID-19 outbreak on the unit.

Winnipeg

‘Those are memories you retain for a long, long time.’: Main and Matheson Salisbury House up for sale

An iconic remnant of a beloved Manitoba restaurant chain is now on the market.
'Come home to mama': Family seek help in finding missing 14-year-old girl

The family of a 14-year-old girl missing for the last two weeks in Winnipeg is putting out a desperate plea for information.
Former Elmwood-Transcona MP to run in Portage-Lisgar

Lawrence Toet has joined the list of candidates seeking the federal Conservative nomination for the Portage-Lisgar riding.

Ottawa

Deep freeze ends in Ottawa

Above seasonal temperatures are in the forecast for Ottawa over the next five days, after three straight days of extreme cold temperatures.
Prescott, Ont. council to debate motion to eliminate mandatory oath to King Charles

The debate on elected officials pledging allegiance to King Charles III will shift to a small town south of Ottawa this week, as Prescott town council discusses a motion on whether to abolish the requirement for newly elected members.
Kingston's Hotel Dieu Hospital postponing some appointments on Monday following water pipe burst

Kingston's Hotel Dieu Hospital is postponing some in-patient appointments scheduled for Monday following a burst water pipe.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon city greenhouses on the verge of being condemned: report

Saskatoon will no longer supply its own flowers for its summer flowerpots and garden beds, according to a report before city councillors this week.
Sask. man dead following snowmobile collision

A person is dead following a snowmobile collision near Candle Lake early Sunday morning.
'A big part of my childhood': Regina student brings Lego to life through stop-motion animation

Jayson Reddekopp has been a Lego collector since he was a kid. Now in his second year of university, he’s bringing his passion to life using just his Lego pieces and an iPhone.

Vancouver

‘It's my only wish’: Grieving Surrey mother still waiting for justice in daughter's slaying

Two years after a young woman in Surrey was gunned down, her family says they still waiting for justice.
'I want to bring Blockbuster back': B.C. teen creates free movie lending library

Tucked away on a residential street in Langley, there's a blue cabinet filled with VHS tapes and DVDs bearing the once-familiar logo of Blockbuster video.
Vancouver council set to provide $2.8M funding boost for city’s mental health services

The City of Vancouver will be providing $2.8 million in funding to the local health authority to bolster the city’s mental health services, officials announced Sunday.

Regina

'A big part of my childhood': Regina student brings Lego to life through stop-motion animation

Jayson Reddekopp has been a Lego collector since he was a kid. Now in his second year of university, he’s bringing his passion to life using just his Lego pieces and an iPhone.
Over 40 dogs found in Fort Qu'Appelle home, court documents show

Two men from the Fort Qu'Appelle area were found guilty of causing distress to animals in a dog hoarding case.
Mischief charges laid after fire extinguisher set off in business: Regina police

Two youths were arrested after allegedly causing mischief in Regina’s downtown early Saturday night.

Vancouver Island

5-month suspension for Victoria nurse who 'falsified a medical record'

A Victoria nurse has been suspended for five months for failing to adequately assess a patient and then falsifying a medical record regarding the assessment.
B.C. man overcomes 'nightmare' burns to create 'dream come true' life

When he was 18, John Westhaver was the sole survivor of a crash the killed three friends and left him with life-threatening burns. His journey since then has taken him from anger to love.
VicPD warns of road closures during B.C. Throne Speech

Several streets around the B.C. legislature building in downtown Victoria will be closed on Monday during the annual Throne Speech.