What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: March 24-26

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Survey shows employees aren’t disconnecting from work on vacation

Although remote work has cleared the way for workplace flexibility, allowing employees to work in various locations (and climates), a new study suggests it’s taking a serious toll on work-life balance.

New survey shows that employees often take work with them on vacation (Pexels/Armin Rimoldi)

Macron announces France is sending 100 firefighters to Quebec

France will be sending firefighters to aid Quebec as the province continues to battle massive forest fires, French President Emmanuel Macron announced.

Increase in mosquitoes 'a trend' across Canada this year. Here's why

Mosquitoes have always been pesky, but this spring it seems the bloodsuckers are thirstier than ever, a trend one expert says is increasing.

Nova Scotians’ personal information stolen in global security breach: province

The Nova Scotia government says it is investigating the theft of personal information stolen through a global privacy breach to a third-party file transfer system the province was using.

Adult victim in Que. fishing incident that killed 4 children identified

Quebec provincial police (SQ) have identified the adult victim of a fishing incident that claimed five lives over the weekend, most of them children. Keven Girard, 37, was among a group of 11 people swept up by the tide late Friday night while fishing along the shore in Portneuf-sur-Mer, a village about 550 kilometres northeast of Montreal.

Uncertainty remains for Halifax-area evacuees as wildfire 100 per cent contained

A wildfire that tore through homes and businesses in the Halifax area is 100 per cent contained, but a historic fire in southwestern Nova Scotia remains out of control.

Canada sticking with 2050 net zero targets, but progress may come faster than expected, minister says

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the federal government is not ruling out finding ways to achieve net zero sooner than the existing 2050 goal, but would not say whether there would be a definitive commitment to move up the target.

Apple is expected to unveil a sleek, pricey headset. Is it the device VR has been looking for?

Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumoured headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.

Ukrainian father rushes home after Russian airstrike to find 2-year-old daughter dead in rubble

A Ukrainian man rushed to his home outside the central city of Dnipro in hopes of rescuing his family, only to find his two-year-old daughter dead and wife seriously wounded as he helped pull them from the rubble of their apartment destroyed in one of Russia's latest airstrikes of the war, authorities reported Sunday.

Atlantic

Uncertainty remains for Halifax-area evacuees as wildfire 100 per cent contained

A wildfire that tore through homes and businesses in the Halifax area is 100 per cent contained, but a historic fire in southwestern Nova Scotia remains out of control.
Nova Scotians’ personal information stolen in global security breach: province

The Nova Scotia government says it is investigating the theft of personal information stolen through a global privacy breach to a third-party file transfer system the province was using.
One person dies, two others in hospital after three-vehicle crash in Springfield, P.E.I.: RCMP

One person has died and two others are in hospital with serious injuries after a three-vehicle collision in Springfield, P.E.I.

Toronto

Two suspects sought after woman sexually assaulted in downtown Toronto

Police have released images of two suspects who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in downtown Toronto in April.
3 injured, 2 critically, after Caledon crash: paramedics

Two people have been rushed to a trauma centre in critical condition and a third person sustained serious injuries after a multi-vehicle collision in Caledon, paramedics confirm.
Police release images of suspects wanted in serious assault in Toronto's Entertainment District

Police say they are searching for two men wanted in connection with a serious assault in the city’s Entertainment District this weekend.

Montreal

Adult victim in Que. fishing incident that killed 4 children identified

Quebec provincial police (SQ) have identified the adult victim of a fishing incident that claimed five lives over the weekend, most of them children. Keven Girard, 37, was among a group of 11 people swept up by the tide late Friday night while fishing along the shore in Portneuf-sur-Mer, a village about 550 kilometres northeast of Montreal.
Wildfires in western Quebec prompt thousands more evacuees to relocate

Wildfires in northwestern Quebec prompted thousands to evacuate the area over the weekend, as the number of blazes pushed past 140 and the military geared up to fight the encroaching flames -- even as that threat eased slightly Sunday on the North Shore.
Increase in mosquitoes 'a trend' across Canada this year. Here's why

Mosquitoes have always been pesky, but this spring it seems the bloodsuckers are thirstier than ever, a trend one expert says is increasing.

Northern Ontario

Adult victim in Que. fishing incident that killed 4 children identified

Quebec provincial police (SQ) have identified the adult victim of a fishing incident that claimed five lives over the weekend, most of them children. Keven Girard, 37, was among a group of 11 people swept up by the tide late Friday night while fishing along the shore in Portneuf-sur-Mer, a village about 550 kilometres northeast of Montreal.
Increase in mosquitoes 'a trend' across Canada this year. Here's why

Mosquitoes have always been pesky, but this spring it seems the bloodsuckers are thirstier than ever, a trend one expert says is increasing.
48 active forest fires in northern Ontario, 31 in the northeast Sunday

The number of forest fires in northern Ontario continues to grow with a total of 48 active fires in the region, including 33 that are not yet under control. Only two months into the fire season and there have already been more than double the total number in 2022.

London

'All are welcome in this place': Norwich United Church holds Pride service in divided small town

It was a colourful congregation inside Norwich United Church (NUC), in Norwich, Ont. during its second annual Pride service. The celebration comes six weeks after Norwich Council decided not to fly the pride flag on municipal property during the month of June.
Fire crews respond to west London, Ont. apartment unit twice Sunday morning

London fire crews responded to a west London apartment building unit twice on Sunday morning for two separate incidents. But according to London Fire Department Platoon Chief Gary Mosburger, residents will have to wait in order to return to their units.
One person sent to hospital after three-vehicle crash in Wortley Village

Police continue to investigate after a three-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and two cars sent one person to hospital on Saturday afternoon.

Winnipeg

Nearly 10,000 people walk in Winnipeg Pride Parade

Sunday saw the largest Pride Parade in Winnipeg’s history.
Manitoba couple completes Red River cart journey for Ukrainian children

A Manitoba couple have completed a two week journey by Red River cart to raise money for children in Ukraine.
Winnipeg under severe thunderstorm watch

Winnipeg and parts of eastern Manitoba are under a severe thunderstorm watch.

Kitchener

Kitchener business owner reeling after intentional fire scorches building

A business owner in Kitchener says he’s feeling defeated after his business caught fire again early Sunday morning.
'Uncontained' boa constrictors found during Kitchener traffic stop

Waterloo regional police say two large ‘uncontained’ boa constrictors were found in a vehicle while police were conducting a traffic stop.
Multiple stations respond to Sunday morning fires in Wellington North

Wellington North Fire says around 60 firefighters from multiple stations were needed to knock down two early morning fires, which have caused estimated damages exceeding $1 million.

Calgary

Understanding the deal: Critics skeptical of Calgary event centre agreement ahead of Monday’s public meeting

A public meeting will give Calgarians an inside look into the exact details of an agreement in principle that could land the city a new event centre, but critics are already skeptical of the cost breakdown.
Dog jog raises funds for Calgary Humane Society

It seemed like everyone and their dog was out Saturday at North Glenmore Park.
Identity, not ideology, key to Alberta political divide, survey suggests

The internet memes starting meme-ing within days of Monday's Alberta provincial election and the comments reflect concerns that the province is becoming increasingly polarized.

Saskatoon

Heat warnings active for eastern Sask., storm watches persist in the north

Following days of storm activity, much of Saskatchewan is now under heat warnings as temperatures climb to far above seasonal.
Saskatoon students say high school is censoring Pride week

Students at a Catholic school in Saskatoon say their high school is restricting and censoring Pride week celebrations.
Team Canada prepares for Para Hockey World Championships gold medal match against Team USA

The battle for gold is set to get underway in Moose Jaw tonight as Team Canada and Team USA faceoff in the finale of the 2023 Para Hockey World Championships.

Edmonton

Wildfire situation improving, Alberta no longer in state of emergency

Alberta is no longer under a provincial state of emergency.
Identity, not ideology, key to Alberta political divide, survey suggests

The internet memes starting meme-ing within days of Monday's Alberta provincial election and the comments reflect concerns that the province is becoming increasingly polarized.
Rally honours children impacted by war in Ukraine

Demonstrators came together at the Alberta Legislature Sunday in support of children affected by the war in Ukraine.

Vancouver

Vancouver boy paying it forward after surviving the fight of his life

Nick Cannon is gearing up for a running race to support a cause close to his heart.
Man drowns in North Vancouver lake

A 26-year-old man drowned in North Vancouver's Rice Lake Saturday afternoon.
June means trouble for B.C. wildfires with hot, dry forecast set to compound drought

Underlying drought, unseasonably warm temperatures last month and hot, dry conditions in the June forecast mean “the table has been set” for significant wildfire activity this summer, an official with the British Columbia Wildfire Service says.

Regina

Heat warnings active for eastern Sask., storm watches persist in the north

Following days of storm activity, much of Saskatchewan is now under heat warnings as temperatures climb to far above seasonal.
Riders release 22 from roster, including veteran RB Kienan LaFrance

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have updated their roster following their 2-0 performance in the 2023 pre-season.
Team Canada prepares for Para Hockey World Championships gold medal match against Team USA

The battle for gold is set to get underway in Moose Jaw tonight as Team Canada and Team USA faceoff in the finale of the 2023 Para Hockey World Championships.