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Death toll from Saturday's storm hits 10 across Ontario and Quebec

As the death toll related to the powerful storm that swept Ontario and Quebec on Saturday reached 10 on Monday, some of the hardest-hit communities were still working to take stock of the damage.

Crews clean up the grounds at Paroisse Saint-Hugues, which lost its steeple during a major storm, in Sarsfield, Ont., on Monday, May 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

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DEVELOPING | 'Too many children did not make it home': Anniversary of discovery at Canada's largest residential school

It's been a year since the announcement of the detection of unmarked graves at the site of what was once Canada's largest residential school – an announcement that for many Indigenous survivors was confirmation of what they already knew.

Monkeypox fears could stigmatize LGBTQ2S+ community, expert says

A theory that the recent outbreak of monkeypox may be tied to sexual activity has put the gay community in an unfortunate position, having fought back against previous and continued stigma around HIV and AIDS, an LGBTQ2+ centre director says.

Conservative party ends its investigation into complaint about a racist email

The Conservative Party of Canada says its ended its investigation into a racist email sent to leadership contender Patrick Brown's campaign team after the party member purportedly behind it resigned their membership.

Walk out at trade meeting when Russia spoke 'not one-off,' says trade minister

The United States and four other nations that walked out of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group meeting in Bangkok over the weekend underlined their support Monday for host nation Thailand, saying their protest was aimed solely at Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine.

Russian sentenced to life in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial

A captured Russian soldier who pleaded guilty to killing a civilian was sentenced by a Ukrainian court Monday to life in prison -- the maximum -- amid signs the Kremlin may, in turn, put on trial some of the fighters who surrendered at Mariupol's steelworks.

Johnny Depp's severed finger story has flaws: surgeon

A hand surgeon testified Monday that Johnny Depp could not have lost the tip of his middle finger the way he told jurors it happened in his civil lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.

Is my home or car covered from storm damage? In most cases yes, insurance bureau says

As residents in Ontario and Quebec work to repair the damage caused by a severe storm over the weekend, many may be wondering whether their homes and cars are covered from any damages. The Insurance Bureau of Canada says wind damage is usually covered, but to confirm with their provider what losses may be included.

Hydro damage 'significantly worse' than the ice storm and tornadoes, Hydro Ottawa says

Hydro Ottawa says the damage from Saturday's storm is "simply beyond comprehension", and is "significantly worse" than the 1998 ice storm and the tornadoes that hit the capital three years ago.

Atlantic

Mask mandate drops in N.S. public schools Tuesday

When students in Nova Scotia return to school on Tuesday after the Victoria Day long weekend, wearing masks will be optional.
Man, 19, dies following single-vehicle crash in Shediac Cape, N.B.: police

A 19-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle collision in Shediac Cape, N.B.
'I'll be back next year to win it again': 2 Halifax runners win Blue Nose Marathon Sunday

Two new Haligonians won the Blue Nose Marathon Sunday, and for both, it was their first time winning a marathon.

Toronto

Two people shot and 7 cops injured at Toronto beach on Sunday night

Police say they’ve made 17 arrests and seven officers were injured after a violent night at Toronto’s Woodbine Beach that saw two people shot, one person stabbed, two others robbed at gunpoint and running street battle4s involving fireworks through Sunday evening.
Death toll after Ontario storm rises as crews work to restore power to 182K customers

Crews continue to try and restore power to more than 182,000 customers across Ontario after a storm ripped through the province over the weekend, leaving at least 10 people dead.
Ontario parties attach different price tags to pledge to boost student grants

Three of Ontario's four main parties are pledging to reverse cuts to the province's student assistance program, but they've all attached different price tags to the promise.

Montreal

Hundreds of thousands of Quebec homes still without power after weekend storm

Hydro-Quebec states at the height of the storm, 550,000 customers were without power.
What's open and closed in Montreal this Victoria, Patriots' Day long weekend

Whether you call it Victoria Day or Patriots' Day, here's a list of what's open and closed on Monday, May 23.
Partly inspired by U.S. politics, Quebec Solidaire pitches free access to all contraception

Saying it's motivated both by recent events in the U.S. and a sudden hike in the cost of living, Quebec Solidaire is proposing to make all contraception free.

Northern Ontario

Ontario doctors say the backlog for certain services reaching crisis levels

The Ontario Medical Association says the backlog for medical services has grown by one million in just the last three months.
Suspended truck driver almost hits police cruiser on Hwy. 17

A suspended, uninsured driver of a tractor-trailer almost hit a police vehicle last week, East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police said Sunday.
Death toll after Ontario storm rises as crews work to restore power to 182K customers

Crews continue to try and restore power to more than 182,000 customers across Ontario after a storm ripped through the province over the weekend, leaving at least 10 people dead.

London

Former Blue Jay Dalton Pompey plays at Labatt Park vs London Majors Monday

Fans at Labatt Park in London, Ont. got to see a former major league baseball player compete against their hometown team Monday afternoon.
Northern Tornadoes Project investigating East London for possible Tornado

Cleanup is still underway from Saturday’s massive storm that hit Southwestern Ontario, and not everyone in the region has their power restored.
Fire crews called to early morning blaze at Cargill Plant in London

London fire crews arrived to heavy smoke and flames Monday morning at the Cargill poultry processing plant.

Winnipeg

First of three flights bringing Ukrainians to Canada to land in Winnipeg

The first of three charter flights bringing Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia's invasion to Canada is to land in Manitoba this afternoon.
Manitoba man charged with manslaughter following deadly hotel assault

Officers with the Manitoba RCMP have charged a 30-year-old man with manslaughter following a fatal assault at a Thompson, Man., hotel.
'Sounds from the Sky:' First Nations pilot aims to inspire young Indigenous flyers

Timothy Atik (Tik) Mason has fond childhood memories of boarding large aircraft that would take him from Winnipeg to loved ones in his home community of St. Theresa Point First Nation in northern Manitoba.

Kitchener

'We want to give her her name back': OPP plea for information in death of young girl found in the Grand River

Ontario provincial police are asking for the public’s help, as they continue to investigate the death of a young girl whose body was found in the Grand River in Dunnville.
Missing plane leaving Delhi, Ont. discovered in Northern Ontario

OPP say the missing plane that took off from Delhi, Ont. and never arrived at its destination was discovered Saturday in Lake Superior Provincial Park, about two kilometres east of Old Woman Bay.
Victoria Day: What's open and closed in Waterloo Region

The May Long Weekend is underway and Victoria Day celebrations are in full swing across Ontario.

Calgary

Wreckage found of plane that disappeared in Ontario with Alberta men onboard, police say

The wreckage of a small plane that disappeared last month in northern Ontario with two men aboard has been located in Lake Superior Provincial Park.
Calgary Stampeder under investigation, airline employee fired after fight at airport

The Calgary Stampeders football club has launched an investigation after video of a fight between a player and an airline employee went viral over the weekend.
Flames trying to shake off 'worst' playoff effort in 4-1 loss to Oilers

If the Calgary Flames thought their second-round series was going to be a cakewalk after scoring nine goals in the opening game, they forgot the firepower of their opponent.

Saskatoon

'We're going to run the damn ball': Roughriders keen to focus on ground game this season

A healthy competition has been brewing at Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp over the weekend.
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DEVELOPING | 'Too many children did not make it home': Anniversary of discovery at Canada's largest residential school

It's been a year since the announcement of the detection of unmarked graves at the site of what was once Canada's largest residential school – an announcement that for many Indigenous survivors was confirmation of what they already knew.
Wreckage found of plane that disappeared in Ontario with Alberta men onboard, police say

The wreckage of a small plane that disappeared last month in northern Ontario with two men aboard has been located in Lake Superior Provincial Park.

Edmonton

Kane hat trick fuels Oilers 4-1 win over Flames to take series lead

Evander Kane scored a natural hat trick during an electric six-minute span and captain Connor McDavid provided more magic with three assists in another dominant performance as the Edmonton Oilers downed the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.
1 of 3 Alberta children hospitalized with severe acute hepatitis has been released

Three children in Alberta have now been hospitalized suffering from severe acute hepatitis not caused by known hepatitis viruses, officials said on Monday.
New junior Oilers teams to give youth more chances to develop their hockey skills

The Edmonton Oilers and Hockey Edmonton are partnering to offer a new elite hockey player development program to give local youth more opportunities to make it to the big leagues.

Vancouver

DEVELOPING
DEVELOPING | 'Too many children did not make it home': Anniversary of discovery at Canada's largest residential school

It's been a year since the announcement of the detection of unmarked graves at the site of what was once Canada's largest residential school – an announcement that for many Indigenous survivors was confirmation of what they already knew.
Man dead after stabbing near South Vancouver nightclub

A 19-year-old man was killed near a nightclub in South Vancouver early Monday morning, according to police.
Man hit by car in Burnaby suffers life-threatening injuries, police say

One man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car in Burnaby Sunday night, according to police.

Regina

'We're going to run the damn ball': Roughriders keen to focus on ground game this season

A healthy competition has been brewing at Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp over the weekend.
Russian sentenced to life in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial

A captured Russian soldier who pleaded guilty to killing a civilian was sentenced by a Ukrainian court Monday to life in prison -- the maximum -- amid signs the Kremlin may, in turn, put on trial some of the fighters who surrendered at Mariupol's steelworks.
DEVELOPING
DEVELOPING | 'Too many children did not make it home': Anniversary of discovery at Canada's largest residential school

It's been a year since the announcement of the detection of unmarked graves at the site of what was once Canada's largest residential school – an announcement that for many Indigenous survivors was confirmation of what they already knew.