What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Feb. 3-5

The Sonic Runway light-art installation on William Street in the ByWard Market. It's part of the festivities for Winterlude. (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa)

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Risk of a hard landing for Canadian economy is up, former Bank of Canada governor says

Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says Canada’s economy is at a greater risk of a 'hard landing' — a rapid economic slowdown following a period of growth and approaching a recession.

Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz delivers a keynote address to a business conference, Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

'Horrible, horrible deals': Trump criticizes Biden's visit to Canada

Former U.S. president Donald Trump shared his disdain for Joe Biden's visit to Canada, saying Prime Minister Justin Trudeau treats the U.S. ‘horribly’ on trade issues.

Singh 'not satisfied' with confidence-and-supply agreement, says he'd do a better job as PM

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.

'There's nothing left': Deep South tornadoes kill 26

Rescuers raced Saturday to search for survivors and help hundreds of people left homeless after a powerful tornado cut a devastating path through Mississippi, killing at least 25 people, injuring dozens, and flattening entire blocks as it carved a path of destruction for more than an hour. One person was killed in Alabama.

Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans on Saturday to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus, a warning to the West as it steps up military support for Ukraine.

Officials: 2 dead, 5 missing in chocolate factory explosion

An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania on Friday killed two people and left five people missing, authorities said. One person was pulled from the rubble overnight.

Canadians view own country favourably but many unsure about Canada's system of government: survey

A recent study by the Angus Reid Institute found Canadians view their country more positively than Americans do, but only a slight majority of people in Canada believe their system of government is good.

Trump, facing potential indictment, holds defiant Waco rally

Facing a potential indictment, Donald Trump took a defiant stance at a rally Saturday in Waco, disparaging the prosecutors investigating him and predicting his vindication as he rallied supporters in a city made famous by deadly resistance against law enforcement.

Declining suicide rates in Europe may be linked to increased preventative initiatives: report

Within the last decade the total suicide rate among European nations have decreased, according to a new report that says increased suicide prevention initiatives may have helped bring down this death rate.

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.
NDP MP introduces bill to combat online hate speech

Incidents of online hate speech are on the rise and an NDP MP is introducing new legislation to stop it.
No injuries reported in 'small explosion' at Université de Moncton

Firefighters and police in New Brunswick responded to an explosion at a lab on the campus of the Université de Moncton Saturday morning.

Toronto

Male dead following stabbing at Toronto subway station

A male victim has died in hospital after being stabbed late Saturday night inside Keele subway station.
Ontario to end program providing health care to uninsured residents

The Ontario government will be ending a program that provides health-care services to uninsured people at the end of the month, something doctors say is extremely concerning for marginalized communities.
These are the people that have announced Toronto mayoral runs so far

Toronto’s mayoral election won’t be held until June 26 but the field is already starting to take shape.

Montreal

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.
33,000 Hydro-Quebec customers without power Sunday morning

Over 33,000 Hydro-Quebec customers were without power as of 7:20 a.m. Sunday. The Montérégie and Lanaudière regions were the most affected, with 58 outages in the former and 36 in the latter, for a total of 23,183 households without electricity.
Body discovered on the St. Lawrence River bank

A man’s body was discovered on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, downstream from Quebec City and Lévis late Saturday afternoon.

Northern Ontario

New survey suggests people should check receipts before leaving grocery stores

A survey conducted by the Agri-Foods Analytic Lab at Dalhousie University asked more than fifty-five hundred Canadians whether or not they check their grocery store receipts and what do they find when they do so.
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W5 | Comedian Russell Peters doesn't pull punches in climate of 'cancel culture,' 'political correctness'

CTV W5 speaks with members of the comedy industry, including Russell Peters, for a wide-ranging look at how political correctness and 'cancel culture' has changed the world of stand-up comedy.
Mixed feelings, disappointment around the NHL pride night controversies

Two NHL hockey players with northern Ontario roots find themselves in an unwelcomed spotlight after refusing to don pride-themed jerseys.

London

London police warning public of a 'high risk offender'

The London Police Service has issued a public safety warning due to the release of a 'high risk offender.'
Concerned citizen helps foil bank fraud scam: Huron County OPP

A concerned citizen is being credited by police for foiling an elaborate bank fraud scam involving prepaid Visa credit cards that targeted an elderly Huron County resident earlier this month.
London’s halls of higher learning packed with prospective students for open houses

London, Ont.’s halls of higher learning were jammed with prospective students Saturday. Both Fanshawe College and Western University held spring open houses.

Winnipeg

Community group needs help clearing Winnipeg streets of litter

With the spring weather thawing out the city, Winnipeggers are noticing something being left behind by the disappearing snow.
Kings dump Jets 4-1, tie franchise mark for points

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Viktor Arvidsson had two goals and the Los Angeles Kings matched their longest point streak in franchise history with a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday afternoon.
'Go out and have a laugh': Festival of Fools kicks off at The Forks

A beloved circus-themed event has returned to The Forks, offering free children's entertainment for Winnipeggers throughout spring break.

Kitchener

Some Ukrainians refugees returning home due to K-W housing crisis: grassroots group

An organization that helps Ukrainian refugees resettle in Waterloo region says some are having so much trouble finding housing in Canada, they're opting to return to the war-torn country.
High schoolers send robots into battle at Waterloo competition

Thirty robots went head to head, battling for machine supremacy at the University of Waterloo FIRST Robotics Competition on Saturday.
Sold-out crowd celebrates all things pickle in Kitchener

A 'dill-icious' event took over THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener Friday night as Picklefest made its return.

Calgary

Body found at Citadel house destroyed by fire on Friday

A man's body has been found at the scene of a Friday fire in northwest Calgary.
‘Beef for Biden’: Alberta favourite featured on dinner menu for presidential visit to Ottawa

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and United States President Joe Biden shared dinner together for the first time Friday evening in Ottawa and a world-renowned Alberta favourite was included on the menu.
Toffoli’s 2-goal effort leads Flames in 5-3 win over Sharks

Led offensively by two guys with Stanley Cup rings, the Calgary Flames kept their faint playoff hopes alive on Saturday.

Saskatoon

'He is very well decorated': Sask. veteran turns 100, honoured by Legion for lifetime of service

The Saskatchewan Royal Legion celebrated one of its members reaching a major milestone this weekend.
Suspicious death under investigation: Saskatoon police

Saskatoon police are investigating a suspicious death.
Saskatchewan family doctors say provincial budget short on needed reforms

Saskatchewan family doctors say the province's latest budget fails to make needed reforms that would help keep them here as some look elsewhere for work.

Edmonton

Fundraiser to support respite, camp programs offered by Children's Autism Services of Edmonton

For the second year in a row, a local salon is leading an autism fundraising and awareness campaign.
Ukrainian newcomers taught about Canadian rights, rules to protect themselves

An information session for Ukrainian newcomers about their legal rights and regulations in Canada was held at MacEwan University on Saturday.
'There's nothing left': Deep South tornadoes kill 26

Rescuers raced Saturday to search for survivors and help hundreds of people left homeless after a powerful tornado cut a devastating path through Mississippi, killing at least 25 people, injuring dozens, and flattening entire blocks as it carved a path of destruction for more than an hour. One person was killed in Alabama.

Vancouver

'It's not just fentanyl anymore': B.C. sets new record high for overdose calls as concerns grow over 'tranq' drug

BC Emergency Health Services says March 22 set a new record for overdose calls province-wide.
SFU team looks to tackle climate change with 'energy-harvesting' technology

A Simon Fraser University professor has created a network of the world's greatest energy harvesting experts in an attempt to help tackle climate change.
Crews battle 2nd commercial building fire of the day in Vancouver

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a commercial business in East Vancouver for the second time in less than 12 hours Saturday afternoon.

Regina

Saskatchewan family doctors say provincial budget short on needed reforms

Saskatchewan family doctors say the province's latest budget fails to make needed reforms that would help keep them here as some look elsewhere for work.
'We are so devastated': Couple asks for relative's ashes to be returned

Leah Radons and her husband Brian are hoping for the return of a loved one's ashes after they were stolen in Regina during a cross-Canada road trip.
'Shelter in place': Police operation closes down section of central Regina

Police in Regina advised the public to avoid a section of the city's central neighbourhoods due to a late night operation.

What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Feb. 3-5

What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Feb. 3-5

NEW THIS MORNING | Ottawa public school board proposes staff cuts to help address 2023-24 budget deficit

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W5 | Comedian Russell Peters doesn't pull punches in climate of 'cancel culture,' 'political correctness'