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What we know so far about the victims of the Buffalo mass shooting

A former police officer, the 86-year-old mother of Buffalo's former fire commissioner, and a grandmother who fed the needy for decades were among those killed in a racist attack by a gunman on Saturday in a Buffalo grocery store. Three people were also wounded.

The victims of the mass shooting on May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (CTV News)

White 'replacement theory' fuels racist attacks

A racist ideology seeping from the internet's fringes into the mainstream is being investigated as a motivating factor in the supermarket shooting that killed 10 people in Buffalo, New York. Most of the victims were Black.

Ontario driver who killed woman and three daughters sentenced to 17 years in prison

A driver who struck and killed a woman and her three young daughters nearly two years ago 'gambled with other people's lives' when he took the wheel, an Ontario judge said Monday in sentencing him to 17 years behind bars.

Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre denounces 'white replacement theory'

Pierre Poilievre is denouncing the 'white replacement theory' believed to be a motive for a mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., as 'ugly and disgusting hate-mongering.'

Trial to begin for father, son accused of killing Métis hunters in rural Alberta

A jury trial is to begin today for a man and his son who are accused of killing two Métis hunters.

Canadian WWII flying ace 'Stocky' Edwards dies

One of Canada's most successful Second World War flying aces, James "Stocky" Edwards of Comox, B.C., has died at the age of 100.

Amber Heard says she feared she would not survive Johnny Depp marriage

'Aquaman' actor Amber Heard told jurors in a defamation case on Monday that she filed for divorce from Johnny Depp in 2016 because she worried she would not survive physical abuse by him.

Here's where Prince Charles and Camilla will go on their Royal visit in Canada

Canadians welcome Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, as they embark on a three-day, travel-filled visit starting Tuesday. Between what senior government officials, Canadian Heritage, Rideau Hall and Clarence House have released, here's everything we know about the royal tour and its itinerary.

Authorities: Hate against Taiwanese led to church attack

A gunman in deadly attack at California church was Chinese immigrant motivated by hate for Taiwanese people, authorities said.

Atlantic

'Absolutely disgusting': Team leader critical of RCMP mental health support after N.S. shooting

RCMP treatment of its tactical team in the days following the April 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia was characterized as "absolutely disgusting" during testimony before the public inquiry examining the killings.
Coroner's inquest into 2020 police shooting death of Indigenous woman begins in N.B.

A jury of three women and two men has been chosen in the coroner's inquest into the death of Chantel Moore -- a 26-year-old Indigenous woman fatally shot during a wellness check by police in Edmundston, N.B.
Search for missing man, three-year-old boy underway in Pictou County; emergency alert issued

An emergency alert has been issued in Nova Scotia’s Pictou County, where an active search for a missing man and little boy is underway.

Toronto

Ontario driver who killed woman and three daughters sentenced to 17 years in prison

A driver who struck and killed a woman and her three young daughters nearly two years ago 'gambled with other people's lives' when he took the wheel, an Ontario judge said Monday in sentencing him to 17 years behind bars.
Video of brazen carjackings released by police north of Toronto

Police in York Region have released new video footage of a series of brazen carjackings as they warn drivers about a spike in violent incidents targeting luxury vehicles.
Ontario party leaders to face off in election debate tonight

The Ontario election leaders debate is happening on Monday night. Here's how to watch it live.

Montreal

Quebec coroner calls for independence in public health director role in final report on long-term care home deaths

The government of Quebec needs to ensure the role of the public health director is independent and without any 'political constraint,' a Quebec coroner has recommended in a final report into deaths at long-term care homes during the pandemic's first wave.
Quebec should 'ideally' aim for 100,000 immigrants per year, says CPQ

Quebec should aim to welcome 100,000 immigrants per year, according to the Conseil du patronat (CPQ).
Gas prices: Montreal reaches another record high of $2.15 per litre

Montreal commuters woke up to spiking gas prices as some stations' price for regular is currently a record high and over $2.15-per-litre.

Northern Ontario

Loose cows threatened at Old Woman Bay north of the Sault

Complaints about people hunting and shooting roaming cows in the area of Old Woman Road, on Highway 17 north of Sault Ste. Marie, were reported by the OPP in tweets late Saturday and early Sunday.
Three new forest fires discovered in northeast

Three new forest fires were discovered in northeastern Ontario
Stunt drivers keep police in Sudbury busy over the weekend

Ontario Provincial Police in the Sudbury area had a busy weekend dealing with stunt drivers, including one who went 71 km/h above the speed limit.

London

Suspects arrested after stolen pick-up strikes school bus Monday morning

Two suspects have been arrested by members of the OPP in relation to a stolen pick-up truck that rear-ended a school bus in London, Ont. on Monday morning.
Vehicle struck by bullet in south London, Ont.

The call came in just before midnight and police responded to the area of Wellington Road south and Bradley Avenue.
Pick-up strikes school bus during morning commute

No injuries are reported after a pick-up truck reportedly struck the back of a school bus on Monday morning.

Winnipeg

Homicide investigation launched after human remains found in North Kildonan: WPS

Winnipeg police say human remains found in North Kildonan early Monday morning are believed to be the result of a homicide.
Two Winnipeg teachers among recipients of Governor General’s History Awards

Two Winnipeg teachers and a Manitoba-born judge are among the winners of this year’s Governor General’s History Awards.
Federal commitments still outstanding, nearly a year since first residential school burial site discovery

Almost a year since the first reported discovery of a burial site at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, the federal government provided an update on the promises it has made since to 'lift up the truth,' many of which are still a work in progress.

Kitchener

Police investigating child’s suspicious death, searching for man in Cambridge

The investigation into the suspicious death of an eight-year-old boy in Cambridge continues with police expected to speak and release further information Monday afternoon.
Trial of brothers accused of killing Nick Tanti starts in Guelph

Tanti, 27, was stabbed during a confrontation outside a downtown Guelph bar on MacDonell Street around 2 a.m. on February 29, 2020.
'It will be a historic night': Green Party to participate in Ontario leaders’ debate for first time

The leaders of Ontario's largest political parties will participate in a live debate Monday night, and for the first time in history, the Green Party will also be on the stage.

Calgary

Calgary's rental car shortage expected to continue through summer 2022

A summer approaches, travellers hoping to rent a vehicle may find it difficult to find an affordable option – not just in Alberta, but right across Canada.
Battle of Alberta extends to city halls with friendly facepaint, cancer charity donation wager

The mayors of Calgary and Edmonton are throwing their support behind their respective home teams ahead of the long awaited return of a playoff version of the storied Battle of Alberta.
Bikes allowed on CTrains at all hours as part of summer pilot

A new Calgary Transit pilot that allows bicycles on CTrains at all times, including peak travel hours, is now in effect.

Saskatoon

Rising fuel costs a challenge in search for missing Sask. boy

The rising cost of fuel is complicating the nearly month-long search for a missing Saskatchewan boy continues.
Political movement 'Saskatchewan United' attempting to gain party recognition

Former Sask. Party MLA turned Independent Nadine Wilson and former federal Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz are both involved with the 'Saskatchewan United' movement.
Take a look inside this 80-acre, $2.4M Sask. property with 10,000 trees

A home in western Saskatchewan stands out for its prairie views — with thousands of trees planted on the property and a unique walking trail.

Edmonton

Alta. man pleads guilty to 1st-degree murder in deaths of mother, toddler

The Alberta man accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of a 24-year-old woman and her 16-month-old child is due in court on Monday.
Trial to begin for father, son accused of killing Métis hunters in rural Alberta

A jury trial is to begin today for a man and his son who are accused of killing two Métis hunters.
Oilers calm, confident ahead of 'another level' Battle of Alberta

While many hockey fans in Edmonton were glued to the Calgary Flames Game 7 Sunday night, some Oilers players slept through it.

Vancouver

Refund requests for COVID-19 travel cancellations dismissed by B.C. tribunal

Multiple travellers seeking refunds for trips cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic recently had their complaints dismissed by a B.C. tribunal.
Metro Vancouver in for another round of wet, windy weather

People in Metro Vancouver are being told to brace for strong winds and heavy rain starting Tuesday evening.
Suspect arrested, charged after 2 women groped in downtown Vancouver

A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged after two women were groped in a busy area of downtown Vancouver in broad daylight.

Regina

Sask. government ramps up development on potential hydrogen hub

The Saskatchewan government has begun work on a foundation report study ramping up development on a potential hydrogen hub in the Regina-Moose Jaw region.
COVID-19 viral levels continue to decrease in Regina's wastewater: U of R study

Viral levels of COVID-19 have decreased once again in Regina’s wastewater, according to the latest data released by the University of Regina (U of R).
Political movement 'Saskatchewan United' attempting to gain party recognition

Former Sask. Party MLA turned Independent Nadine Wilson and former federal Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz are both involved with the 'Saskatchewan United' movement.