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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

Twitter: Parts of source code leaked online

Some parts of Twitter's source code -- the fundamental computer code on which the social network runs -- were leaked online, the social media company said in a legal filing on Sunday.

U.K. report: Black kids 6 times likelier to be strip-searched by police

Black children in England and Wales were six times more likely to be strip-searched by police, according to a report being released Monday that found children were failed by those sworn to protect them.

Burial plots in Metro Vancouver are now so expensive, they’re being compared to real estate

Burial plots have become such a hot commodity in Metro Vancouver, one spot in a Burnaby cemetery is being sold privately online for $54,000.

Court hearing for Prince Harry and Elton John's privacy case against U.K. publisher

The first hearing in a lawsuit brought by Prince Harry, singer Elton John and other high profile figures against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper over alleged phone-tapping and other breaches of privacy, is due to begin on Monday.

All 7 Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion victims found

All seven bodies have been recovered from the site of a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania, officials said.

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.

North Korea test-fires 2 more missiles as tensions rise

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern waters Monday, continuing its weapons displays as the United States moved an aircraft carrier strike group to neighbouring waters for military exercises with the South.

Is the David porn? Come see, Italians tell 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.

Atlantic

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.
RCMP cancel emergency alert for woman with handgun in Indian Brook, N.S.

An emergency alert involving “a dangerous female with a handgun” in Indian Brook, N.S., has been cancelled, police say.
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

Nine-year-old girl succumbs to injuries after snow fort accident

A nine-year-old girl has died after a snow fort collapsed Sunday in the woods behind a Saint-Ubalde home, in the Portneuf RCM.
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.
Laval community calls on city to pick up garbage piling up on property

Jun Yao Wang and her mother, Qing Jie Li, say they are at their wit's end. The edge of their property on Chemin des Cageux near du Tremblay Street in Laval has become a dumping ground.

Northern Ontario

Has inflation increased your debt?

Inflation is now forcing some Canadians to find different ways to afford day-to-day expenses.
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.
Hwy. 17 partially 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 before noon Sunday, the eastbound lane reopened around 7p.m.

London

Single motor bike collision leaves one dead and other with serious injuries

One person is dead while another remains in hospital with serious injuries Sunday after a single vehicle collision involving a motor bike on the former River Road Golf Course in East London near the Thames River
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.

Winnipeg

Jones, Laing win national mixed curling doubles title

Sunday before a thoroughly packed house in Sudbury, Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing capped a masterful performance at the 2023 Canadian mixed doubles curling championship to add yet another national gold medal, and their first as teammates.
'The next generation of climate champions': Conservation-centered spring break activities inspiring youth

School might be out for spring break for many Manitoba students, but that isn't stopping them from learning about important climate issues.
‘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.

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

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.
Ahead of Edmonton officers' funeral, families thank Canadians for 'incredible outpouring of support'

The appreciation and respect shown by the public after two Edmonton Police Service officers were killed in the line of duty has not gone unnoticed, their families say.
Two-time organ recipient designs Green Shirt Day logo years after Humboldt bus crash

April 7 is Green Shirt Day, which also marks the anniversary of Logan Boulet's death. Boulet, who was involved in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash five years ago, signed up to be an organ donor just weeks before the crash. Today, Green Shirt Day is meant to promote organ donor awareness and registration across Canada.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon Blades face Pats in opening round of WHL playoffs

The Saskatoon Blades' last two home games of the season have been against the Regina Pats, and with top NHL prospect Connor Bedard drawing big crowds wherever he's playing, almost 30,000 fans have come through the turnstiles at Sasktel Centre.
Change proposed to high-collision Saskatoon intersection

City administrators are calling for a design change on Main Street and Clarence Avenue that would prevent vehicles from using Main Street as a thoroughfare rather than 8th Street.
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.

Edmonton

Ahead of Edmonton officers' funeral, families thank Canadians for 'incredible outpouring of support'

The appreciation and respect shown by the public after two Edmonton Police Service officers were killed in the line of duty has not gone unnoticed, their families say.
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.
Edmonton breast cancer survivors turned dragon boat racers headed to New Zealand

A team of friends and breast cancer survivors are headed to New Zealand in April to represent Edmonton in an international dragon boat racing competition.

Vancouver

Burial plots in Metro Vancouver are now so expensive, they’re being compared to real estate

Burial plots have become such a hot commodity in Metro Vancouver, one spot in a Burnaby cemetery is being sold privately online for $54,000.
Nanny who was fired after cancer diagnosis awarded $45K in B.C. discrimination case

A temporary foreign worker from the Philippines who was fired from her job as a caregiver after a cancer diagnosis has been awarded over $45,000 by the BC Human Rights Tribunal.
Downtown Eastside crash sends 3 pedestrians to hospital

Three people were hospitalized after being hit by a car in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Saturday evening, according to authorities.

Regina

Fifth flight of displaced Ukrainians set to touch down in Regina

A fifth and final flight of displaced Ukrainians will arrive in Saskatchewan on March 27, according to the province.
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.