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18 children, 3 adults killed in Texas elementary school shooting

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children, officials said, and the gunman was dead.

People leave the Uvalde Civic Center following a shooting earlier in the day at Robb Elementary School, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas. (William Luther/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

U.S. senator begs for gun compromise after Texas shooting

Connecticut U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, who came to Congress representing Sandy Hook, begged his colleagues to finally pass legislation addressing the nation's gun violence problem as the latest school shooting unfolded Tuesday in Uvalde, Texas.

Language law Bill 96 adopted, promising sweeping changes for Quebec

Bill 96, the provincial government's controversial legislation aimed at protecting the French language in Quebec, has been adopted in the National Assembly.

RCMP suspend flights at Victoria International Airport after suspicious package discovered

Travellers who have a flight planned at Victoria International Airport (YYJ) on Tuesday afternoon are being warned of travel disruptions due to police activity.

Many Ontario residents could be waiting several days for power after storm

Provincial provider Hydro One said Tuesday afternoon that more than 142,000 customers in parts of Ontario were still without power after a devastating weekend storm.

Society 'may not survive' Putin's war, says billionaire George Soros

Russia's invasion of Ukraine may have marked the start of "a third world war," and Russian President Vladimir Putin must be defeated "as soon as possible" if the world wants to preserve civilization, said billionaire and philanthropist George Soros.

Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard denies rape allegations at sex assault trial

Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has emphatically denied raping a teenager and a young woman nearly six years ago, testifying Tuesday that both encounters were consensual and "passionate."

Canada sending more artillery to Ukraine, 'crucial' to fight against Russia: Anand

Canada is sending an additional 20,000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine for the Ukrainian military to use in its ongoing defence against the Russians. This ammunition—155mm calibre, as well as fuses and charge bags—is being donated, but comes at a cost of $98 million, according to the federal government.

Ukraine: 200 bodies found in basement in Mariupol's ruins

Workers digging through the rubble of an apartment building in Mariupol found 200 bodies in the basement, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday, as more horrors come to light in the ruined city that has seen some of the worst suffering of the 3-month-old war.

Atlantic

Mapping program Mounties struggled to open could have helped contain N.S. mass killer

A report looking into a mapping program the RCMP had access to -- but couldn't open -- during the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia concludes it could have helped contain the killer's rampage.
Mass shooting inquiry: Two senior Mounties exempted from cross-examination

Two lawyers are criticizing a decision Tuesday to allow senior RCMP witnesses to avoid cross-examination before the inquiry investigating the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia.
Active 2022 Atlantic hurricane season expected, with up to 21 named storms

The Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to Nov. 30, is expected to be a busy one. Experts from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration out of the United States, along with those from the Canadian Hurricane Centre, released predictions for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season Tuesday.

Toronto

Toronto radio personality 'on hiatus' after human rights complaint filed by former co-host

Toronto radio host John Derringer was absent from Q107's 'Derringer in the Morning' Tuesday after former colleague Jennifer Valentyne posted a lengthy video on social media over the weekend alleging harassment and gender discrimination within the workplace.
Doug Ford widens lead in final stretch of Ontario election campaign, poll suggests

Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservative party have widened their lead ahead of next week's Ontario election, a new survey suggests.
Environment Canada confirms EF2 tornado was part of deadly Ontario storm

Environment Canada has confirmed that an EF2 tornado touched down in Uxbridge on Saturday as a powerful weather system made its way through Ontario, tearing apart homes and knocking out power to thousands of people.

Montreal

Language law Bill 96 adopted, promising sweeping changes for Quebec

Bill 96, the provincial government's controversial legislation aimed at protecting the French language in Quebec, has been adopted in the National Assembly.
Montreal police responded to 2 stabbings, 1 shooting in span of an hour Tuesday

Montreal police responded to two stabbings and one shooting within one hour Tuesday afternoon, including one incident that sent a 14-year-old boy to hospital.
Quebec lawyers ready to take Bill 96, the 'most gratuitous use of power,' to the UN

Bill 96 is 'the most gratuitous use of power I've ever seen,' said lawyer Julius Grey as he unveiled the plan by a committee of Quebec lawyers to challenge the new law, including going to the UN if necessary.

Northern Ontario

Passenger ship unveils Killarney to tourists, boosts local economy

History was made recently in Killarney as the Viking Octantis made its maiden stop at the Georgian Bay community.
Province bailing out Laurentian University with long-term loan

The Ontario government is providing Laurentian University with a long-term loan as the school works to emerge from insolvency.
Two people go missing during fishing trip near Latchford, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police are searching for two people who went missing on the Montreal River on Tuesday morning.

London

Mayor Holder says 'health impacts' influenced decision to not seek re-election

London, Ont. Mayor Ed Holder will be retiring from politics at the end of the current term of council.
LPS chief releases statement after woman charged for allegedly assaulting police officer

London Police Service Chief Steve Williams issued a statement Tuesday afternoon following an incident at White Oaks Mall earlier this month involving a civilian and a police officer.
'It’s been an exhausting three days': London neighbourhoods clean up storm aftermath

As of Tuesday, power has been restored to most London Hydro customers. While some residents in areas including London’s Old East Village endured severe damage during the storm, some people are still without electricity.

Winnipeg

18 children, 3 adults killed in Texas elementary school shooting

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children, officials said, and the gunman was dead.
Winnipeg police charge man following four-hour standoff that involved children

Winnipeg police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old man after investigators say he barricaded himself in a room with several kids while armed with a knife during a domestic dispute.
'There's devastation out here': Whiteshell cottagers, residents struggle to battle rising waters

Evacuation orders are now in effect for northern parts of Whiteshell Provincial Park as flooding impacts hundreds of properties.

Kitchener

Storm cleanup continues in Waterloo region

Power has now been fully restored in Waterloo region, but cleanup efforts will continue for a few days.
Ticket-holders feel "conned" after race rescheduled to venue 150 km away on different date

Some local fitness enthusiasts are looking for their money back after purchasing tickets to a popular extreme obstacle course race event.
Apple trees planted at former residential school in Brantford, Ont.

A fruit once forbidden to children at the former Mohawk Institute residential school in Brantford, Ont. will grow on the grounds once again.

Calgary

Calgary Flames look to even things up against the Oilers

Connor McDavid has been on a mission against the Calgary Flames.
'Ready for anything': Calgary high school grads mark occasion with in-person ceremony

Calgary high school graduates are once again walking across a stage and receiving diplomas in front of an audience, marking the first in-person ceremonies since the pandemic shut down traditional in-person grad celebrations in spring 2020.
'I think everybody is really concerned': CFL players still in strike position

Tuesday morning Calgary Stampeders players were on the field at McMahon Stadium practicing ahead of a scheduled weekend pre-season game against the BC Lions.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon police seek 2nd suspect in Nutana shooting death

Saskatoon police are searching for a second suspect in connection to a fatal shooting in the city's Nutana neighbourhood.
18 children, 3 adults killed in Texas elementary school shooting

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children, officials said, and the gunman was dead.
Parking, hotels and space: How Saskatoon city council will pick a downtown arena site

Saskatoon City Council has approved the criteria to be used in selecting a site for a downtown arena and convention centre.

Edmonton

Defence says man had no choice but to shoot hunters in Alberta roadside confrontation

A lawyer representing an Alberta man accused of killing two Métis hunters says his client had no choice but to shoot the men to protect himself, his father and younger brother.
'I was crying': Families of Chinatown victims challenge Edmonton council to make area safer

Tears were shed inside Edmonton City Hall Tuesday as family and friends of two men killed in Chinatown pleaded with councillors for help to make their community safer.
UCP cabinet ministers considering running to replace Kenney

Several of Jason Kenney's cabinet ministers would not rule out launching a campaign for his job on Tuesday as MLAs headed back into the legislature.

Vancouver

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BREAKING | Suspicious package shuts down Victoria airport; flights may be diverted to Vancouver

The discovery of a suspicious package forced the shutdown of Victoria International Airport on Tuesday, stranding hundreds of travellers and preventing a number of planes from landing on schedule.
Do you recognize this man? Police search for Surrey sex assault suspect

Police have released the name and photo of a man suspected of breaking into a woman's home and sexually assaulting her in Surrey.
Trudeau waffles when asked if Canada exists on stolen land

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Kamloops on Monday as an invited guest of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc as the First Nation marked the first anniversary of the confirmation of 215 unmarked graves on the site of a former residential school.

Regina

Sask. residential school survivor says awareness is growing one year after Kamloops discovery

As more unmarked graves are discovered near the sites of former residential schools, survivors say validation and awareness are two key outcomes from the findings.
Regina COVID-19 viral levels rebound in latest wastewater analysis: U of R

COVID-19 viral levels in Regina’s wastewater levels have bounced back up again in the latest analysis from the University of Regina, following several weeks of a downward trend.
Sask. Roughriders players show up to practice despite labour dispute

The Saskatchewan Roughriders went on with practice on Monday at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon despite CFL players rejecting the new collective bargaining agreement with the league.