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Trudeau signals new gun-control changes coming; here's what the Liberals have promised

In the wake of a horrific mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signalled that the Canadian government will be moving ahead on new gun-control measures 'in the coming weeks.' In previous Parliaments, the Liberals have made changes to Canada's gun laws, but in the 2021 federal election, Trudeau promised to go further.

Gun owners hold signs criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as they participate in a rally organized by the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights against the government's new gun regulations, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Quebec ready to vaccinate against monkeypox as soon as Friday, with 25 confirmed cases

Quebec says it is ready to vaccinate people who have come into close contact with monkeypox as soon as Friday.

Statistics Canada says retail sales virtually unchanged in March

Retail sales in Canada were virtually unchanged in March at $60.1 billion as sales at new car dealers fell, offsetting gains elsewhere as consumers showed a willingness to keep spending, Statistics Canada reported Thursday.

'Horrifying' conspiracy theories swirl around Texas shooting

By now it's as predictable as the calls for thoughts and prayers: A mass shooting leaves many dead, and wild conspiracy theories and misinformation about the carnage soon follow. Within hours of Tuesday's school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, another rash began as internet users spread baseless claims about the man named as the gunman and his possible motives.

Victims' families protest as shooting inquiry hears from senior Mountie via Zoom

The inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia is hearing Thursday from a retired senior Mountie who has been granted special accommodations to ensure he is not re-traumatized by having to relive the tragic, 13-hour event.
Man charged with attempted murder after altercation in Halifax

A man has been charged with attempted murder after another man was injured in an altercation in a Halifax community Wednesday morning.
Search yields no sign of entangled North Atlantic right whale in Gulf of St. Lawrence

Fisheries and Oceans Canada says its search mission has failed to locate an endangered North Atlantic right whale that was spotted last week entangled in some type of gear east of Gaspe, Que.

Toronto

Russian plane grounded indefinitely at Toronto Pearson racking up huge parking bill

A massive Russian plane that was grounded at Toronto Pearson International Airport back in February is racking up a substantial parking bill.
Ex-Corus employees allege Q107's John Derringer's behaviour has long been a problem

Three days after former Q107 radio host Jennifer Valentyne made allegations of workplace harassment, Corus Entertainment Inc. has placed the stations 'Derringer in the Morning' show on hiatus as it undergoes an ethics investigation.
Ontario's COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease to 1,005, ICU admissions at 154

Health officials in Ontario are reporting 1,005 hospitalizations and 154 ICU admissions linked to COVID-19.

Montreal

Quebec ready to vaccinate against monkeypox as soon as Friday, with 25 confirmed cases

Quebec says it is ready to vaccinate people who have come into close contact with monkeypox as soon as Friday.
Kahnawake suspending political contact with Quebec over Bill 96: Grand chief demands 'substantive solution'

Kahnawake says it will suspend all political engagement with the Quebec government until it can provide a “substantive solution” regarding the controversial overhaul to the French language charter passed earlier this week.
Police investigating threatening social media post captured near Pointe-Claire school

Montreal police were on-site at John-Rennie High School Thursday after threatening images were posted to social media, which may have featured a firearm, near the school.

Northern Ontario

Hit-and-run on Manitoulin swing bridge leaves one person injured

An impaired driver tried to cross the swing bridge in Little Current this week while it was closed for repairs, injuring one person who was working on the bridge.
E-biker in Elliot Lake injured by vehicle leaving driveway

Police in Elliot Lake are investigating after the driver of an e-bike was injured Wednesday afternoon.
Northern campgrounds expect busy summer

Campgrounds in the northeast and around the province are looking forward to a summer camping season largely free of COVID restrictions.

London

Attempt to flee across Hwy 401 lands man in custody

An attempt to run across the 401 and a struggle with police has resulted in multiple charges for a London, Ont. man.
Year long sexual assault investigation results in charges

A 33-year-old man from Jamaica has been charged after a nearly year long sexual assault investigation in Norfolk County, according to OPP.
Morgan enters race to be London’s next mayor

London’s current deputy mayor and Ward 7 councillor is throwing his hat in the ring to become the city’s next mayor.

Winnipeg

Father pleads guilty to stabbing death of 3-year-old girl in Winnipeg

A man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his three-year-old daughter.
Winnipeg police investigating assault on St. Mary's Road

Winnipeg police officers are investigating a Thursday morning assault on St. Mary's Road.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations drop in Manitoba: weekly report

Manitoba’s total number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have dropped, according to the province’s weekly report.

Kitchener

Kitchener cemeteries heavily damaged during Saturday's storm

Crews are working to clean up two Kitchener cemeteries that were hit hard Saturday during the storm.
Jordan Peterson event at Centre in the Square draws sellout crowd, demonstration outside

There was both a sellout crowd inside and a demonstration outside of the Centre in the Square Wednesday evening for speaker Jordan Peterson.
Meet Mable: The dog rescued on Hwy 401 is now up for adoption

Mississauga resident Diana Goncalves lured the dog off the roadway and into her car by offering her treats.

Calgary

BREAKING
BREAKING | Calgary man who admitted to participating in terrorism activity sentenced to 12 years

A man who admitted to terrorism-related acts with the militant group Islamic State has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Surveillance image released of Varsity arson, car prowling suspect

The Calgary Police Service is asking for tips to identify a man who allegedly sparked a fire that damaged two homes in Varsity.
Calgary Flames want to extend Battle of Alberta in NHL playoffs, avoid elimination

For the Calgary Flames to continue stoking the Battle of Alberta in the NHL playoffs, they need to take their game from good to great.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon police say use of new, dangerous opioid difficult to track

Saskatoon Police Service says that the use and presence of potent new synthetic opioids known as nitazenes are difficult to track and monitor.
Psychological assessment completed for 13-year-old Sask. boy accused of killing woman

A psychological assessment for a 13-year-old accused of first-degree murder has been completed.
Sask. RCMP hope new information will help find family of woman found dead last year

Seven months after the death of a 64-year-old woman, Saskatchewan RCMP still can't find her family to notify them.

Edmonton

Calgary Flames want to extend Battle of Alberta in NHL playoffs, avoid elimination

For the Calgary Flames to continue stoking the Battle of Alberta in the NHL playoffs, they need to take their game from good to great.
Driver of SUV dead after hitting south Edmonton house

A 31-year-old man is dead after he crashed his SUV on Thursday morning.
WEATHER
WEATHER | Josh Classen's forecast: Sun and temps in the 20s (for a day)

Warm and sunny for much of today in the Edmonton region and surrounding areas.

Vancouver

'Champagne room and bling': B.C. bureaucrat sarcastically honoured for 'baller lifestyle'

Winners of awards that highlight the worst government spending of the year have been unveiled, and a British Columbia bureaucrat was among those called out.
Here's the PNE's full concert lineup for this summer's fair

The Pacific National Exhibition has announced its Summer Nights concert series lineup, which includes pop, rock, country and R&B performances.
Canada-Iran soccer friendly at Vancouver's BC Place cancelled

Canada Soccer has cancelled a planned friendly with Iran in the face of growing criticism.

Regina

Multiple former students allege abuse during time at Notre Dame in 1980s

Multiple former students of Athol Murray College of Notre Dame are coming forward with allegations of abuse during their time at the school in the 1980s.
'All it takes is one': Sask. RCMP partner with Washington police to publicize disappearance of Mekayla Bali

Saskatchewan RCMP and the Washington State Patrol announced a collaboration of efforts to locate Mekayla Bali, who was 16-years-old when she was last on April 12, 2016 in Yorkton.
Seeding rises in Sask. despite recent snow and rain: crop report

Seeding in the province has progressed throughout several regions in the past week, according to the latest crop report for the week of May 17-23.