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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 in Brampton, Ont., nearly two years ago is being sentenced to 17 years behind bars.

Karolina Ciasullo, 37, is pictured with her daughters – Klara, 6, Lilianna, 4, and Mila, 1. The four died on June 18, 2020 after the vehicle they were travelling in was struck by another vehicle in Brampton. (Source / Facebook)

The victims of the Buffalo Tops grocery store shooting

The Buffalo Police Department late Sunday released the names of the 10 victims killed in the shooting. Three people were also wounded.

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.

CREA reports home sales down in April as mortgage rates rise

Increasing mortgage rates slowed home sales in April from the frenzied pace they started the year at, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Monday.

McDonald's to sell its Russian business, try to keep workers

More than three decades after it became the first American fast food restaurant to open in the Soviet Union, McDonald's said Monday that it has started the process of selling its business in Russia, another symbol of the country's increasing isolation over its war in Ukraine.

Royal tour of Canada: Here's Prince Charles and Camilla's itinerary

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.

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.
Document details RCMP tactical team's initial response to Nova Scotia mass shooting

An RCMP tactical team tasked with tracking down a mass shooter in April 2020 was dealing with the aftermath of his deadly toll in Portapique, N.S., when it was alerted hours later that he had continued his rampage in a community more than 40 kilometres away.
‘He has given me hope’: Co-workers recovering, share special bond, after liver transplant

Two co-workers involved in a living liver transplant in Alberta are making amazing progress two weeks after the major surgery in Edmonton.

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 in Brampton, Ont., nearly two years ago is being sentenced 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 reports two new COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations tick up

Ontario health officials are reporting two new COVID-19-related deaths Monday.

Montreal

Quebec liquor stores will see second price hike in 6 months

For the second time in just over six months, Quebec's liquor stores (SAQs) will see a price increase.
Another Monday, another day of record high $2.15-per-litre gas prices in Montreal

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.
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.

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
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 in Brampton, Ont., nearly two years ago is being sentenced to 17 years behind bars.

London

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.
One lucky resident could be waking up a multi-millionaire, Lotto 6/49 jackpot won in London, Ont.

If you purchased a Lotto 6/49 ticket in London, Ont. be sure to check it Sunday morning, you could be the next multi-millionaire.
Trio charged in alleged homicide in Grand Bend

Three people have been charged in connection with an alleged homicide in Grand Bend

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.
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New | 'We are breathing a sigh of relief': RM of Morris reeve on flood situation

Water watchers are cautiously optimistic now that the Red River crest has passed through the Rural Municipality of Morris.
'Expect to be wowed': A preview of the new Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada

After almost four years on the runway, the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada has spread its wings into a new space.

Kitchener

Police investigating suspicious death of eight-year-old, searching for man in Cambridge

Waterloo regional police are investigating the suspicious death of an eight-year-old boy and searching for a man from Cambridge.
Ontario party leaders to face off in election debate tonight

The leaders of Ontario's four major political parties will take the stage tonight for a televised debate in Toronto. Here's how to watch it live.
Three injured after crash causes major Kitchener road to shut down

A crash has resulted in three people being injured and a major road in Kitchener partially shut down on Sunday afternoon.

Calgary

Battle of Alberta to come as Flames outlast Stars in OT to seize series win

The Calgary Flames have defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 in overtime in Game 7 of their first-round NHL playoff series Sunday night to advance to the second round.
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.
Marshmello coming to Calgary for Cowboys Music Festival

Officials have unveiled another of the artists set to take the stage when the Cowboys Music Festival returns this summer.

Saskatoon

Justice advocate David Milgaard remembered as champion for those who 'don't have a voice'

Justice advocate David Milgaard, a man who was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent more than two decades in prison, has died.
Video shows suspect smashing his way into Prince Albert building

A video shared by Prince Albert police shows a suspect smashing his way into a residential building.
Cirque du Soleil's OVO coming to Saskatoon

Cirque du Soleil is bringing its insect-themed show to Saskatoon this Summer.

Edmonton

Charges laid in sex crimes against teen, police seeking other victims

A Parkland County man has been charged in connection to sex crimes involving a teenager, and police believe there may be more victims.
Alberta premier visits U.S. capital to talk North American energy security

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is in Washington in an effort to convince Capitol Hill lawmakers that his province is their best bet for North American energy security.
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.

Vancouver

Vancouver Tenants Union opposes controversial Broadway Plan

A so-called “resistance movement” is planned at Vancouver City Hall Monday, as those opposed to a controversial plan to dramatically densify the Broadway corridor push back.
Metro Vancouver's gas prices expected to remain high after breaking records over the weekend

Gas prices in Metro Vancouver are expected to remain at or near record-breaking levels in the coming days, after reaching a new all-time high over the weekend.
Busy Vancouver street closed during morning rush hour over 'serious collision'

Vancouver drivers who typically travel on south Granville Street were asked to alter their morning commutes Monday due to a "serious collision."

Regina

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.
'Why Not Weyburn': New campaign encourages more people to consider making Weyburn home

A new campaign launched by the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce hopes to get more people to consider making the city in southeastern Saskatchewan home.
City wide clean up a teaching moment for Moose Jaw youth

Community members in Moose Jaw took part in the city's annual spring clean up on Sunday.