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PM Trudeau presenting premiers with health-care funding offer today

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be presenting the federal government's offer for billions in new health-care funding to the provinces and territories at a highly anticipated meeting in Ottawa today.

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, left, talks to Quebec Premier Francois Legault, back left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, right, as she chairs a meeting with Canada's premiers in Ottawa on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Quake deaths pass 6,200 as Turkiye, Syria seek survivors

Search teams and emergency aid from around the world poured into Turkiye and Syria on Tuesday as rescuers working in freezing temperatures dug, sometimes with their bare hands, through the remains of buildings flattened by a powerful earthquake. The death toll soared above 6,200 and was still expected to rise.

Canadians now expect to need $1.7M in order to retire: BMO survey

Canadians now believe they need $1.7 million in savings in order to retire, a 20 per cent increase from 2020, according to a new BMO survey. The eye-watering figure is the largest sum since BMO first started surveying Canadians about their retirement expectations 13 years ago.

One-third of households say they're financially worse off compared to year ago: poll

A new poll finds one-third of Canadian households say their financial situation has worsened over the last year. According to a Leger poll commissioned by the Association for Canadian Studies, 34 per cent of Canadian households say they're financially worse off compared with a year ago.

U.S. actor facing sex charges in Nevada also facing charge in B.C.

A former actor in the movie 'Dances With Wolves' who is facing eight sex-related charges in Nevada is also facing a charge in British Columbia.

Canada announces $10 million in aid to Turkiye, Syria after deadly earthquake

Ottawa says Canada will contribute $10 million to earthquake relief efforts in Turkiye and Syria as part of an initial aid package.

U.K. police officer, exposed as serial rapist, jailed for life

A former London police officer was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison with a minimum term of 30 years for raping and sexually assaulting a dozen women over a 17-year period.

National shortage of veterinarians puts pressure on clinics, pet owners

Canada’s yearslong shortage of veterinarians was exacerbated during the pandemic, as more people welcomed pets into their homes to add joy and companionship during lockdowns. Now, concerns around quickly accessing medical care for animals is more urgent than ever, says one vet.

Why wasn't the suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down over Canada?

Critics say the U.S. and Canada had ample time to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon as it drifted across North America. The alleged surveillance device initially approached North America near Alaska's Aleutian Islands on Jan 28. According to officials, it crossed into Canadian airspace on Jan. 30, travelling above the Northwest Territories, Alberta and Saskatchewan before re-entering the U.S. on Jan 31.

Toronto

'We are desperate': Family of slain Toronto tech CEO renews $250,000 reward in unsolved murder case

Nearly five years after Matthew Staikos was gunned down in Toronto, the family of the tech CEO has renewed a $250,000 reward in the unsolved murder case.
European family moves to Toronto in long-term Airbnb. A 'loophole' got them an eviction notice midway

For a Switzerland professor contracted to work in Ontario for a year, Airbnb looked like the right option for a family of five.
Video emerges of moments before former child actor was fatally run down on the Danforth

Surveillance video of the moments before a former child actor was run down by a vehicle on the Danforth has been obtained by CTV News Toronto as police search for the driver.

Calgary

Calgary CTrains not stopping at Dalhousie Station after pedestrian hit and killed

Calgary Transit says while CTrains are running through Dalhousie Station, they aren't stopping at the location due to a police investigation.
PM Trudeau presenting premiers with health-care funding offer today

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be presenting the federal government's offer for billions in new health-care funding to the provinces and territories at a highly anticipated meeting in Ottawa today.
WestJet pilots at an 'impasse' with airline over contract talks: union

The union representing WestJet pilots says contract negotiations with the airline have been unproductive and federal arbitration may be needed to avert a strike.

Montreal

Boy, 16, fatally struck in Laval parking lot by snow loader

A 16-year-old boy has died after being struck by a snow clearing truck in the parking lot of Les Galeries Laval shopping mall on Monday night.
Montreal gets record number of pothole claims in 2022

The City of Montreal logged a record number of pothole claims in 2022 as the city continues to spend in the millions to patch over as many as it can.
'I feel so bad': Montrealers reeling, sending help after deadly earthquake rocks Turkiye

As the search continues for survivors, people in Quebec's Turkish community are doing what they can to help.

Edmonton

Mother charged with sexual abuse of toddler in Edmonton area after FBI tip

A Strathcona County toddler has been rescued from suspected sexual exploitation, and the child's mother has been charged, police said.
More than 2,000 parking tickets handed out as residential parking ban ends: city

The city says the phase 2 residential parking ban will be lifted Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Bomb threat made against Sylvan Lake school: RCMP

A school in Sylvan Lake, Alta., was evacuated Tuesday morning after a bomb threat, RCMP said.

Northern Ontario

Northern highways reopen following brief closure due to weather

Several highways in northeastern Ontario are reopened after a winter storm created hazardous road conditions Tuesday morning.
Netflix to begin password sharing crackdown in Canada. What you need to know

Netflix users who have been sharing their passwords with friends and family members who live hundreds – or even thousands – of kilometres away won’t be able to do so for much longer, as the streaming service announced its plans to end password sharing.
U.S. 6-year-old who shot teacher allegedly tried to choke another

A 6-year-old Virginia boy who shot and wounded his first-grade teacher constantly cursed at staff and teachers, chased students around and tried to whip them with his belt and once choked another teacher 'until she couldn't breathe,' according to a legal notice filed by an attorney for the wounded teacher.

London

Fatal fire under investigation on Dundas Street

London police officers and fire officials are investigating after a fatal fire in the east end of the city Monday afternoon.
London fraudster case closed after his death is confirmed

The court case involving the London man who defrauded Canada Post of more than $235,000 is now closed.
Multi-vehicle crash snaps hydro pole and cuts power

The public is asked to avoid a section of Highbury Avenue after a vehicle collision downed powerlines in the area.

Winnipeg

'Everybody's begging for help': Winnipeg family mourning loss of relatives from Turkiye earthquake

A Winnipeg family is in mourning after two relatives were killed by an earthquake that caused destruction across southeast Turkiye and neighbouring Syria.
'Absolute cash grab': Winnipeg residents upset with construction zone speed trap

The province is building an interchange at St Mary's Road and the South Perimeter to help traffic flow better, but some drivers who live in the area aren't happy with how speed limits are being enforced in a portion of this construction zone.
Man sentenced following 'savage' attack on Winnipeg bus

A 45-year-old man was sentenced for an attack on a Winnipeg Transit bus described in court as “savage, sadistic and shocking.”

Ottawa

Federal union files complaint against CRA over work-from-home rules

One of Canada's largest unions representing public servants has filed a bad-faith bargaining complaint against the Canada Revenue Agency over what it's calling an "about-face" on the issue of working from home.
Thieves cut huge hole in Ottawa restaurant wall to get at jewelry store next door

An Ottawa restaurateur says he was shocked to find his restaurant broken into and even more surprised to discover a giant hole in the wall that led to the neighbouring jewelry store.
PM Trudeau presenting premiers with health-care funding offer today

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be presenting the federal government's offer for billions in new health-care funding to the provinces and territories at a highly anticipated meeting in Ottawa today.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon police investigating suspicious death

Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) is restricting traffic on range road 3062 as they investigate a suspicious death in the area.
Man accused of killing Saskatoon youth advocate will plead guilty to manslaughter

A man accused of killing a Saskatoon youth advocate and volunteer has arranged a plea deal, according to his defence lawyer.
Saskatchewan residents prefer cats over dogs, survey finds

While 56 per cent of Canadians prefer dogs over cats, in Saskatchewan the opposite is true, according to a new survey.

Vancouver

'A largely absent resource': Those who call on Vancouver's police-based mental health team hope funding boost will improve service

There’s so much demand for Vancouver’s mental health emergency teams that people can be left waiting days, and sometimes teams never make it to requests for service at all. It’s hoped a funding boost to hire more staff will increase capacity of the service.
U.S. actor facing sex charges in Nevada also facing charge in B.C.

A former actor in the movie 'Dances With Wolves' who is facing eight sex-related charges in Nevada is also facing a charge in British Columbia.
Dog named Kujo likely to 'kill or injure,' B.C. court rules in euthanasia decision

A dog named Kujo will be euthanized after a B.C. judge determined the animal is "likely to kill or injure" if released from the pound.

Regina

Here's what a global recession might mean for Saskatchewan

Talks of a global recession in 2023 remain relatively strong as the calendar reaches the second month of the year.
Driver faces $800 fine after speeding past emergency vehicle: Regina police

Members of the Regina Police Service's (RPS) traffic unit caught a driver travelling well over 100km/h while passing an emergency vehicle.
Trevor Harris expected to sign with Riders in free agency: TSN

When free agency opens in the Canadian Football League (CFL) on Feb. 14 it’s likely the Saskatchewan Roughriders will sign quarterback Trevor Harris, a TSN report says.

Vancouver Island

Comox Valley residents report theft ring targeting trucks, heavy equipment

Comox, B.C., business owner John Watt has been distracted from his regular duties lately as he tries to replace a truck and thousands of dollars in new ski equipment stolen in late January from Mount Washington.
Vancouver Island company believes its first in Canada to use fully electric refrigeration truck

A Langford, B.C., transport company specializing in hauling food believes the newest addition to its fleet is a national first in electric vehicle technology.
B.C. throne speech forecasts slowdown but says it's not time to cut back on spending

British Columbia's New Democrat government says it plans to put this year's projected budget surplus of almost $6 billion to work helping families and businesses as an economic slowdown looms and extra dollars are expected to dry up.