Closures and cancellations in the Ottawa area due to the extreme cold

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One person dead after fire in Hull apartment that lacked working smoke alarms
Here's a look at eight things that will cost more in Ottawa starting April 1
Talks continue ahead of strike deadline for education workers at Carleton University
Ottawa public school board proposes staff cuts to help address 2023-24 budget deficit
NHL commissioner visits Ottawa and alcohol tax set to increase: Five stories to watch this week
Ontario to end program providing health care to uninsured residents
Proposed new name for Kanata Recreation Complex in $1 million sponsorship
Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

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Military under fire as thousands of troops face lost cost-of-living allowance

The Canadian Armed Forces is under fire for its plan to cut thousands of troops off a cost-of-living allowance without much notice.

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces march in Calgary on July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Netanyahu fires defence minister for urging halt to overhaul

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly fired his defence minister on Sunday, a day after he called on the Israeli leader to halt a planned judicial overhaul that has fiercely divided the country and prompted growing discontent within the ranks of the military.

Singh 'not satisfied' with confidence-and-supply agreement

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's 'not satisfied' with his party's confidence-and-supply agreement with the Liberals — signed a year ago this week — because it's shown him he could do a better job running the country than the current government.

Is 'David' porn? See for yourself, Italians ask Florida parents

The Florence museum housing Michelangelo's Renaissance masterpiece the 'David' invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit after complaints about a lesson featuring the statue forced the principal to resign.

Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

Ukraine's government on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to 'counter the Kremlin's nuclear blackmail' after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed plans to station tactical atomic weapons in Belarus. One Ukrainian official said that Russia 'took Belarus as a nuclear hostage.'

Messy mix of snow, ice pellets and rain Sunday into Monday

A low-pressure system moving up the coastline of Maine will cross Nova Scotia Sunday into early Monday morning, bringing a mix of snow, ice pellets and rain.
Emergency alert issued for woman with handgun in Indian Brook, N.S.: RCMP

RCMP in Nova Scotia have issued an emergency alert to warn the public of what they call “a dangerous female with a handgun” in Indian Brook.
HMCS Montreal departs Halifax for Indo-Pacific operation

A Royal Canadian Navy frigate departed Halifax today as part of the federal government's wider strategy of boosting its presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

Toronto

Teen dead after 'unprovoked' stabbing at Toronto subway station

Police have identified a teenager who died after being stabbed in an ‘unprovoked’ attack at a Toronto subway station Saturday night, and have charged an adult male suspect with his murder.
Ontario woman's lost wedding dress found by thrift store volunteer after 'long shot' search

After making a 'long shot' plea to the public this weekend, a woman in southern Ontario has found her lost wedding dress, mistakenly donated by her father earlier this year.
Nearly 40 TTC routes changed today. Here’s what you need to know:

TTC riders may have to wait a bit longer for a bus, streetcar or subway starting Sunday.

Montreal

Montreal police confirm fifth body found in rubble of historic building fire

Montreal police say a fifth body has been extracted from the rubble of a heritage building that caught fire nine days ago, leaving two others still missing.
Girl, 9, in critical condition after snow fort accident in Portneuf RCM

A nine-year-old girl is fighting for her life after a snow fort collapsed in the woods behind a home in Saint-Ubalde, in the Portneuf MRC.
Veteran bodybuilder Roy Callender combines personal fitness and AI in workout app

In the 1970s and early 1980s, Roy Callender was at the top of the bodybuilding world. Now, at 78, he's taking on a new challenge: he's the cofounder of RC3, a fitness app that uses AI to give feedback on your workout.

Northern Ontario

Northern resources, the highlight of Ontario’s budget

Continuing to put the region's critical mineral supply in the spotlight, northern Ontario and its critical mineral deposits are front and centre in the provincial government's 2023 budget.
Risk of a hard landing for Canadian economy is up, former Bank of Canada governor says

Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says Canada’s economy is at a greater risk of a 'hard landing' — a rapid economic slowdown following a period of growth and approaching a recession.
Hwy. 17 closed north of the Sault due to a commercial motor vehicle crash

A crash involving a commercial vehicle north of the Sault has completely closed Highway 17 from Highway 101 East in Wawa, Ont. to Frater Road.

London

London police investigating 'suspicious death'

NEW I Police in London, Ont. have launched an investigation following the discovery of a deceased man in the south end of the city on Saturday afternoon.
2 dogs rescued, tenants briefly displaced after early morning apartment fire

Residents of a central London, Ont. apartment were temporarily displaced from their units and were kept warm inside a city bus after a fire broke out early Sunday morning.
London Knights' coach sees milestone victory

Saturday night was a milestone victory for London Knights' Coach Dale Hunter. The Knights' 6-3 win over the Windsor Spitfires was Hunter’s 900th career win as an Ontario Hockey League coach.

Winnipeg

‘When are we going to see action?’ The changes needed for Manitoba’s cannabis rules

Nearly five years after the legalization of marijuana in Canada, one local cannabis retailer feels Manitoba should be more proactive and flexible when it comes to regulating pot sales in our province.
Taxi driver recovering after early Saturday stabbing: Police

A Winnipeg taxi driver is recovering after being stabbed early Saturday morning.
Canada downs Sweden to capture second straight world women's curling bronze medal

SANDVIKEN, Sweden -- Canada's Kerri Einarson captured another bronze medal at the world women's curling championship.

Kitchener

Man charged with attempted murder in Cambridge

A 49-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and assault with a weapon in connection to injuries suffered by a 50-year-old woman in Cambridge.
'I’ve really had to adjust': How one small Waterloo region business is fighting inflation and fear of a recession

Worries of a recession in 2023 got another jolt this weekend with former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz warning the country’s economy is at a greater risk of a “hard landing” – a rapid economic slowdown following a period of growth and approaching a recession. For small businesses, it's a prediction that brings concern.
Top snowmobilers compete in Kitchener

Winter may be over, but there was still snow on the ground for hundreds of highflying snowmobilers at Chicopee Ski Resort this weekend.

Calgary

Big final weekend for amateur boxers, sledge hockey players in Calgary

The Calgary Scorpions sledge hockey team were victorious in their gold medal match against Team BC at the Western Canadian Sledge Hockey Tournament with a 4-0 win at Winsport Sunday.
Calgary's Buffalo Wild Wings locations shut their doors

Right in the middle of March Madness, Buffalo Wild Wings shuttered its doors Sunday.
KLM flight en route to Calgary following detour back to Amsterdam due to unruly passenger

A KLM flight bound for Calgary was delayed Sunday morning when an unruly passenger forced the airline to return to Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.

Saskatoon

Sask. village loses arena in late night 'inferno'

The Village of Liberty is grieving the loss of its rink after it fell victim to a late night 'inferno' over the weekend.
Saskatoon will issue a max of two permits for e-scooter pilot project

Up to 500 shared e-scooters could be available for rent in the city beginning in the spring, with the city currently finalizing rules for the service.
Suspicious death under investigation: Saskatoon police

Saskatoon police are investigating a suspicious death.

Edmonton

Fire damages storage building where non-profit that helps homeless Edmontonians stores its supplies

A fire damaged a storage building on 104 Street early Saturday morning. Water Warriors – a charity that hands out water, food and clothing – is worried its supplies were damaged.
What you need to know about the regimental funeral Monday

The procession is scheduled to leave the Alberta Legislature grounds toward Rogers Place at approximately 11:45 a.m.
KLM flight en route to Calgary following detour back to Amsterdam due to unruly passenger

A KLM flight bound for Calgary was delayed Sunday morning when an unruly passenger forced the airline to return to Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.

Vancouver

117 people remain in encampment on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside as province promises more housing

B.C.'s housing minister provided an update Sunday on the work being done to get people living on the streets of the Downtown Eastside into housing.
Prince George nurse suspended 2 months after breaching 'interim undertaking' with college

A Prince George nurse has been suspended for two months for a litany of "practice issues" identified by his professional college.
Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes says millennial Canadians have been dealt a generational losing hand as they face student loans layered with bad debts from credit cards, high-interest loans, and post-pandemic tax debt from collecting CERB.

Regina

Sask. village loses arena in late night 'inferno'

The Village of Liberty is grieving the loss of its rink after it fell victim to a late night 'inferno' over the weekend.
'Be prepared to slow down': Construction on Highway 6 bridge in Regina set to begin

Construction efforts are expected to begin on the south section of Regina's Ring Road.
'Play with Your Food': Board game charitable event overachieves in raising money for Carmichael Outreach

Everyone loves a good board game night with friends. However, for a group of enthusiasts in Regina, it's become so much more.