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'I heard a cracking noise': 16 children, 1 adult injured in platform collapse at Winnipeg's Fort Gibraltar

Seventeen people – most of whom are young students – were hospitalized after a falling from a height during a field trip at Winnipeg's Fort Gibraltar. However, many of the children are now being discharged and sent home, according to an update from the hospital.

Winnipeg police have responded to an incident at Fort Gibraltar in Winnipeg that sent 17 people to hospital, including 16 students. (Source: Jill Macyshon/CTV News)

Engaged couple shot dead days before moving out of house near Hamilton

An engaged couple was shot dead while fleeing their landlord near Hamilton just days before they were scheduled to move out of their apartment.

1 in 4 Canadian women forced to choose between buying meals and period products, survey finds

A new survey has found that one in four menstruating women in Canada have had to choose between paying for period products or other essentials such as food or rent.

Special rapporteur Johnston rejects call to 'step aside' after majority of MPs vote for him to resign

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's efforts to assure Canadians that his government is adequately addressing the threat of foreign interference took a hit on Wednesday, when the majority of MPs in the House of Commons voted for special rapporteur David Johnston to 'step aside,' a call Johnston quickly rejected.

Engaged couple shot dead days before moving out of house near Hamilton

An engaged couple was shot dead while fleeing their landlord near Hamilton just days before they were scheduled to move out of their apartment.
Girl, 14, charged in connection with firework being set off inside TTC bus

A 14-year-old girl has been charged in connection with a firework being set off inside a TTC bus in Scarborough on Tuesday that was captured on video and went viral online.
Candidates take aim at front-runner Chow on taxes in wide-ranging debate

Olivia Chow once again took most of the firepower as the six leading candidates in Toronto’s race to become mayor squared off in a wide-ranging debate hosted by United Way Greater Toronto, The Toronto Star and Toronto Metropolitan University.

Calgary

'An obscene amount': Anger grows over residential parking fees

Calgarians facing a massive increase in cost just to park in their own neighbourhoods are voicing their concerns.
Premier Danielle Smith tasked with choosing new cabinet after losing several senior MLAs

Danielle Smith is now facing her first big test as Alberta's returning premier — picking a new cabinet after losing several senior MLAs.
Calgary council considers bylaw changes to discourage catalytic converter theft

The City of Calgary is considering changes to its business licence bylaw in the effort to reduce catalytic converter theft.

Montreal

'It doesn't feel human': Six Quebecers file legal challenge against Bill 96

One year less a day after Quebec's Bill 96 came into force, a new legal challenge was filed Wednesday at the Montreal courthouse on behalf of six people.
‘Imminent threat’: Quebec police warn of armed suspect in Stoke

Quebec provincial police (SQ) is warning the public about an armed suspect posing an “imminent threat” in Stoke in the Estrie region.
Quebec family law reform: Bill 12 passes unanimously

On Wednesday, elected members of the National Assembly unanimously adopted Bill 12, part of the family law reform aimed at protecting children born of rape. After the vote, Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette declared the new law would "better protect Quebec families" by responding more adequately to their needs.

Edmonton

Smith urged to work with elected Edmontonians after promising 'council' of defeated UCP candidates

Alberta's re-elected premier says she plans to form a "council" of UCP candidates who lost in Monday's election to advise her on Edmonton issues, something her opponent made fun of Wednesday.
'It was panic, chaos': Hundreds of northern Alberta residents flee growing wildfire

The wildfire, believed to have been caused by lightning, grew from 300 hectares on Sunday to 8,600 by Wednesday afternoon.
Landspout spotted near Stettler, Alberta

A landspout touched down near Stettler on Wednesday afternoon.

Northern Ontario

3 girls now charged in assault, kidnapping investigation in Huntsville

Huntsville OPP has charged a third girl in connection to an alleged assault captured on video at a local high school and shared on social media earlier this month.
Northern Ont. town on the brink of evacuation as out-of-control wildfire grows

Forest fires in northern Ontario are on the rise, with the largest in the region shutting down a critical highway for the people of Hornepayne for a bit and bringing the community to the brink of evacuation.
'Mortifying': Toronto woman says restaurant shamed her for ordering too much food

A Toronto woman says she was shamed for the size of her order at a sushi restaurant north of the city in a scathing review posted to social media that’s been viewed more than 1.4 million times.

London

Lewis and Cuddy call for moratorium on 'renovictions' as pressure mounts on tenants of Webster Street apartments

The plight of tenants at the Webster Street apartments in northeast London, Ont. has reached the attention of Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Minivan careens through entrance of florist shop in west London, Ont.

No injuries were reported after a minivan careened through the front entrance of a florist shop in the west end of the city early Wednesday afternoon.
One person transported to hospital after farm incident near Exeter, Ont.

One person was hurt following an incident on a farm north of Exeter on Wednesday afternoon.

Winnipeg

'I heard a cracking noise': 16 children, 1 adult injured in platform collapse at Winnipeg's Fort Gibraltar

Seventeen people – most of whom are young students – were hospitalized after a falling from a height during a field trip at Winnipeg's Fort Gibraltar. However, many of the children are now being discharged and sent home, according to an update from the hospital.
'Not about promoting one party over another': Winnipeg by-election to have most candidates in Canadian history

The upcoming Winnipeg South Centre by-election will have the largest number of candidates in Canadian election history, as part of an effort to point out the flaws in our electoral system.
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation man killed in hit-and-run: RCMP

RCMP in Virden are investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident Tuesday morning.

Ottawa

Ottawa man facing charges in double homicide of Mississauga teens in Pembroke, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police have arrested a 21-year-old man from Ottawa in connection with the shooting deaths of two teens from Mississauga in Pembroke, Ont. A third teenager, also from Mississauga, was injured.
Crown seeks significant sentence for OPP officer convicted of sexual assault

At a sentencing hearing in Brockville Wednesday, the Crown argued an 'exemplary sentence' was warranted for the OPP officer convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman and videotaping it.
Special rapporteur Johnston rejects call to 'step aside' after majority of MPs vote for him to resign

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's efforts to assure Canadians that his government is adequately addressing the threat of foreign interference took a hit on Wednesday, when the majority of MPs in the House of Commons voted for special rapporteur David Johnston to 'step aside,' a call Johnston quickly rejected.

Saskatoon

“It happened so rapidly”, a victim of a daylight stabbing in Saskatoon speaks out

“It happened so rapidly”, one of the victims of daylight stabbing in Saskatoon speaks
Warman RCMP debunk abduction report, say no child luring occurred

According to RCMP, there was no attempt to lure a child in Warman Monday afternoon.
Saskatoon city councillor calls for safety audit at site where cyclist died

City councillor Cynthia Block is calling for a road safety audit at the site of a fatal crash on College Drive last week.

Vancouver

Emergency Operations Centre activated at Surrey Memorial Hospital

In response to a barrage of questions about Surrey’s beleaguered hospital, B.C.’s minister of health told reporters that an Emergency Operations Centre was activated at the site on Wednesday afternoon.
Vancouver cupcake thief apologizes, offers to pay for damages from bizarre bakery break-in

The man who broke into a Dunbar bakery by kicking in a glass door Friday morning has apologized to the owner and offered to pay for damages.
Car crushed by dump truck in Langley

Police are on the scene of a serious crash in Langley.

Regina

'A step backward': City opens survey for public feedback on future of Scarth Street pedestrian mall

The City of Regina has opened a survey for the public to provide their feedback on the future of the Scarth Street mall.
Woman hit from behind by truck in Regina, police asking for help in finding driver

The Regina Police Service (RPS) is asking for help in finding a driver who hit a woman with a truck from behind on Monday.
Plans underway for memorial statue to honour Regina Rifles

Plans are being made for a memorial in France to honour members of the Royal Regina Rifles.

Vancouver Island

Wildfire near Sayward, B.C., continues to burn out of control with 60 firefighters, 4 helicopters on scene

The northern Vancouver Island village of Sayward remains on edge Wednesday as a wildfire continues to burn out of control just five kilometres west of the community.
Alberta woman gets Ferrari impounded after speeding on Malahat

The RCMP's B.C. Highway Patrol says an Alberta woman was ticketed and had her Ferrari impounded after speeding on the Malahat highway earlier this month.
Victoria mortgage broker facing multiple lawsuits has licence suspended

An embattled mortgage broker from Victoria has had his licence to practice in B.C. suspended by the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA).