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LIVE | Prince Charles offers remarks about reconciliation as Canadian tour begins

Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, have arrived in St. John's, N.L., to begin a three-day Canadian tour that includes stops in Ottawa and the Northwest Territories.

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall greet well-wishers in St. John's during the start a three-day Canadian tour, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner carjacked at gunpoint outside Toronto movie theatre

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner was the victim of an armed carjacking outside a movie theatre in Etobicoke on Monday night, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

Regular travel and public health measures can't coexist: Canadian Airport Council

International arrivals at Canadian airports are so backed up, people are being kept on planes for over an hour after they land because there isn't physically enough space to hold the lineups of travellers, says the Canadian Airports Council.

Fall of Mariupol appears at hand; fighters leave steel plant

Mariupol appeared on the verge of falling to the Russians on Tuesday as Ukraine moved to abandon the steel plant where hundreds of its fighters had held out for months under relentless bombardment in the last bastion of resistance in the devastated city.

Indian couple sue only son for not giving them grandchildren

A couple in India are suing their son and daughter-in-law -- for not giving them grandchildren after six years of marriage.

Drugs tunnel the length of six football fields links Tijuana, San Diego

U.S. authorities on Monday announced the discovery of a major drug smuggling tunnel -- running about the length of a six football fields -- from Mexico to a warehouse in an industrial area in the U.S.

Nestle is flying baby formula into America as shortage continues

Nestle is rushing baby formula into the United States via airfreight in a bid to ease a nationwide shortage that is unnerving parents around the country.

Biden condemns racism, mourns new victims at Buffalo shooting scene

U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid their respects Tuesday at a makeshift memorial to the 10 people killed in the white supremacist attack in Buffalo, confronting again the forces of hatred he frequently says called him back to seek the White House.

Trudeau says inviting Iran to Vancouver soccer friendly is not 'a very good idea'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a soccer friendly between Canada and Iran next month in Vancouver is ill-advised. The merits of hosting Iran were raised by a reporter, citing families who had lost loved ones on Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752.

Atlantic

Confusion over RCMP leadership roles marked early investigation of N.S. mass shooting

When a man disguised as a Mountie started killing people in northern Nova Scotia two years ago, there was considerable confusion over who was in charge of the RCMP operation, newly released documents show.
N.B. police officer who fatally shot Chantel Moore during wellness check testifies at inquest

The police officer who fatally shot a 26-year-old Indigenous woman during a wellness check in Edmundston, N.B., two years ago says he doesn't know why things escalated so quickly.
Woman dies from injuries after Halifax stabbing; police investigating homicide

A woman who was stabbed overnight in the Halifax area has died from her injuries.

Toronto

Who are the voters in Ontario? Here's the breakdown

This map breaks down who the voters are in Ontario and how they cast their ballots in 2018. There are 124 ridings in Ontario—and each one is made up of a diverse population with key concerns about how the province is governed.
Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner carjacked at gunpoint outside Toronto movie theatre

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner was the victim of an armed carjacking outside a movie theatre in Etobicoke on Monday night, the club confirmed on Tuesday.
Canada’s first 'urban format' IKEA is set to open in downtown Toronto next week. Here's what to expect

Canada’s first “urban format” IKEA location is set to open in downtown Toronto next week. Here's what to expect.

Montreal

New mural remembers Fredy Villanueva, killed by a Montreal police officer

A new mural depicting Fredy Villanueva, who was killed by a Montreal police officer in 2008, has been unveiled.
Research group says whales that turned up in Montreal haven't been seen since Sunday

A marine mammal research group is reporting that the two minke whales spotted near Montreal last week haven't been seen for more than 48 hours.
Quebec health care by the numbers: New interactive chart highlights surgery and ER delays, GP waiting lists

After two-plus years of releasing almost daily COVID-19 data, Quebec’s health ministry expanded the offering Tuesday, by introducing an interactive table that paints a portrait of the healthcare system as a whole.

Northern Ontario

Parts of northeastern Ontario under a frost warning

Environment Canada has issued a frost warning for several areas in the northeast following hot and dry conditions over the weekend.
Sudbury woman seeks help with alcohol struggle, ends up losing driver's licence

A Sudbury woman who sought help for alcohol dependency and mental-health challenges ended up losing her driver's licence.
Highway 11 closed in South River

Traffic has come to a stand still on Highway 11 south of North Bay on Tuesday morning after a transport rolled over on its side, police say.

London

North London, Ont. playground vandalized with hate symbols

A police investigation has been sparked after a north London, Ont. playground was vandalized with hate symbols.
Second person charged after shots fired in east London, Ont. neighbourhood

A second person has been charged after shots were fired in an east London, Ont. neighbourhood last Wednesday, according to police.
Impaired driving charges not just for passenger vehicles

A 28-year-old is facing charges after North Perth OPP pulled over a farm tractor.

Winnipeg

Flooding prompts state of local emergency in Minnedosa

The Town of Minnedosa, Man., has declared a state of local emergency due to flooding in the region.
Amid flooding issues, Manitoba could see another 20 to 50 mm of rain this week

Southern Manitoba could be hit with another 20 to 50 millimetres of rain over the next few days.
Permanent public washroom to open in downtown Winnipeg

A permanent public washroom is set to open this month in downtown Winnipeg.

Kitchener

'Just the good dreams are left': Local Indigenous group builds Reconciliation Dreamcatcher

A local Indigenous group has created a large dreamcatcher, as a way to move towards reconciliation.
'Unable to enjoy their backyards in peace': Neighbours of Flag Raiders share concerns as paintball business seeks approval

A contentious topic is back under review in Cambridge. City council is hearing from a number of delegates sharing their thoughts about a paintball company's land and whether it should be re-zoned.
Owners sell Niagara IceDogs to Brantford GM

The owners of the Niagara IceDogs announced Tuesday that they had decided to sell the team to Darren DeDobbelaer, the general manager of the Brantford Bandits and Brantford 99ers.

Calgary

Suspect charged in connection with 4 alleged sex assaults at Chinook Centre

A 28-year-old man faces four counts of sexual assault following an investigation into reported offences at CF Chinook Centre.
The best patios in Calgary, according to OpenTable

Eleven Calgary locations are among those featured on a list of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining.
Calgary charity hopes to raise $30K in 30 days for 30th anniversary

The Women In Need Society (WINS) launched in 1992.

Saskatoon

Former Epic Alliance employee says firm 'pushed' for higher appraisals of homes it sold to investors

A former employee of Epic Alliance says the firm sometimes "pushed" for higher appraisals on homes sold to landlords and would rent to tenants who would "destroy" properties
Saskatoon police not allowed to wear 'Thin Blue Line' patch

Saskatoon Police Service officers are not permitted to wear Thin Blue Line patches, according to a report to the Board of Police Commissioners.
Gas theft up 76% in Sask. to start 2022: RCMP

Gasoline thefts in Saskatchewan are up 76 per cent in 2022 compared to the same time period last year, according to a recent RCMP report.

Edmonton

Alberta Education to begin piloting science, French curricula in September

The Alberta government says revised curricula for science, French language, and French literature are ready to be tested in classrooms this fall.
Copping, Hinshaw to give COVID-19 update Tuesday afternoon

The health minister and chief medical officer of health will update Albertans on COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon.
Alberta premier urges U.S. senators to convince Michigan to stop Line 5 shutdown

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is urging the U.S. government to convince Michigan to abandon its legal campaign against the Line 5 pipeline.

Vancouver

Sex offender who posed as modelling agent argues in appeal he'll be lower risk as he gets older

A British Columbia sex offenders who posed as a modelling agent, using "auditions" as a way to lure victims even after being charged, lost an appeal to change his sentence this month.
Border-crossing for boosters: Some frustrated B.C. residents heading to U.S. for more vaccine

With limited access to second boosters at home, a growing number of British Columbians have been considering a trip into Washington state for a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
'It's challenging': Surrey home destroyed in early morning fire

A Surrey home was destroyed after an early morning fire on 100 Avenue near 174A Street.

Regina

Gas theft up 76% in Sask. to start 2022: RCMP

Gasoline thefts in Saskatchewan are up 76 per cent in 2022 compared to the same time period last year, according to a recent RCMP report.
Here's how to limit bear encounters in Sask.

As Saskatchewan’s bear population comes out of hibernation, the provincial government reminds the public to be “bear aware” in its annual campaign outlining wilderness safety.
Saskatoon police not allowed to wear 'Thin Blue Line' patch

Saskatoon Police Service officers are not permitted to wear Thin Blue Line patches, according to a report to the Board of Police Commissioners.