What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: May 13-15

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WATCH LIVE | U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions

The U.S. Supreme Court has ended the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday's outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.

Veteran Pink House defender Derenda Hancock stares at anti-abortion opponents protesting outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization clinic, on June 24, 2022. (Rogelio V. Solis / AP)

'Devastating setback': Trudeau, politicians react to overturning of Roe v. Wade

Canadian politicians are responding to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to end constitutional protections for abortion, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling the news 'horrific.'

‘A terrible setback’: Roe v. Wade abortion ruling raising alarms among Canadian advocates

Canadian advocates are cautioning against complacency regarding abortions protections in place in Canada, after the U.S. Supreme court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday.

Roe v. Wade: These U.S. states are likely to ban abortion

With the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to end constitutional protections for abortion, 26 states are likely to ban abortions; 13 of which are expected to enact bans against the medical procedure immediately.

Mummified baby woolly mammoth discovered in Yukon 'most complete' find in North America: officials

Miners working in a gold field in Yukon have uncovered what is being called the 'most complete' mummified woolly mammoth found to date in North America, officials announced on Friday.

'So scary': Flying shovel misses Mississauga driver by just centimetres

An Ontario driver is speaking out after a shovel struck her windshield while she was driving on the highway.

This is who's in and who's out of Doug Ford's cabinet

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled his cabinet for the 43rd Parliament and there are some big changes to the front bench.

Man loses USB flash drive with data on entire city's residents after night out

After going for drinks this week, an unnamed worker lost a USB flash drive containing the personal details of every resident of the Japanese city of Amagasaki, according to a statement from the city's government.

Breast cancer ‘tumour awakens’ as patient sleeps: study

A new study has found that breast cancer can metastasize more efficiently while people are sleeping, a finding researchers say could 'significantly change' the way cancer is diagnosed and treated.

Atlantic

Amber Alert issued for missing 15-year-old from Glace Bay, N.S.

An amber alert has been issued by Cape Breton Regional Police for a missing teenager.
Nova Scotia shooting inquiry seeking explanation from Ottawa about withheld notes

The inquiry investigating the Nova Scotia mass shooting wants to know why the federal Justice Department withheld notes written by a senior Mountie for several months -- and if there's more revelations to come.
'It’s in shambles': RCMP 'architects of own demise,' says criminologist after complaints in N.B. and N.S.

After a week of criticism and anger at the Mass Casualty Commission in Nova Scotia, and outcry in a rural area of New Brunswick, there are questions about the RCMP’s role in community policing.

Toronto

This is who's in and who's out of Doug Ford's cabinet

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled his cabinet for the 43rd Parliament and there are some big changes to the front bench.
TTC facing nearly $3M in lawsuits filed by former employees over vaccine policies

The Toronto Transit Commission is facing nearly $3 million worth of wrongful dismissal lawsuits filed by former employees in conjunction with its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy implemented late last year.
Ford names new cabinet, with Jones as health minister and a role for his nephew

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced his new, 30-person cabinet, including Sylvia Jones as deputy premier and health minister.

Montreal

Anger, political pushback in Quebec after Legault says cultures are 'not on the same level'

Those who know the debate most intimately said there's little nuance to be found in Quebec Premier Legault's arguments about Quebec's immigration model. 'Every time it's as painful as it is the first time,' said a spokesperson for a Sikh group.
New legal challenge takes aim at Bill 96's rule on translating court documents

A second legal challenge has been filed against Bill 96, focusing on a rule requiring corporations to translate -- at their own cost -- court documents into French. This could include First Nations, one-person businesses, charities and all sorts of groups. Lawyers argue the rule is unconstitutional.
What's open and closed this Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

It's la Fête Nationale this Friday, and here’s a list of what’s open and closed in and around Montreal.

Northern Ontario

Northern Ont. woman killed in motorcycle crash with moose

A 60-year-old woman from the Greater Sudbury community of Chelmsford was killed Thursday night after she hit a moose with her motorcycle on Highway 144.
Four northern MPPs named to Ontario cabinet

Northern Ontario now has four MPPs in Premier Doug Ford's cabinet.
Law firm 'discontinues' class-action lawsuit against Sudbury hospital

A class-action lawsuit launched on behalf of breast cancer patients at Health Sciences North in Sudbury has been discontinued.

London

Child struck by bus in Ingersoll

A child has been taken to hospital after being struck by a bus in Ingersoll.
London police arrest man after gunshots reported earlier this month

An arrest has been made after gunshots were heard in a residential area of the city earlier this month, according to London police.
London police looking to identify suspect after cyclist assaulted

London police are requesting the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly assaulted a cyclist Thursday afternoon in north London.

Winnipeg

Possible tornado being investigated in Manitoba community

Environment Canada is investigating a possible tornado in Binscarth, Man. on Thursday night.
Probe into Winnipeg human trafficking ring nets three-year sentence: WPS

A Winnipeg man has been handed a three-year sentence after a lengthy investigation into human trafficking in Manitoba.
Three charged following rural crime spree: RCMP

Three people have been charged following an early morning crime spree in rural Manitoba last week.

Kitchener

Endangered butterfly spotted in southwestern Ontario for first time in 3 decades

The success is thanks to a team of local scientists.
Officer who shot an armed man in 2021 won't be charged: SIU

An officer with the Waterloo Regional Police Service won't face charges in connection to the 2021 shooting of a 19-year-old man in Kitchener, as the SIU determined the victim wanted to provoke the officer into killing him.
Child struck by bus in Ingersoll

A child has been taken to hospital after being struck by a bus in Ingersoll.

Calgary

Technical issues delay court hearing of man accused of killing Alberta couple

A 42-year-old man, accused of impaired driving causing the death of a young Alberta couple, was supposed to appear at a Drumheller, Alta. courtroom for his first appearance but a glitch resulted in the proceedings being delayed.
Calgary police not at fault in woman's fatal 5-storey Chinatown fall: ASIRT

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has determined Calgary Police Service officers did not commit an offence during the attempted arrest of a suspect who fell five-storeys to her death.
WATCH LIVE
WATCH LIVE | U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions

The U.S. Supreme Court has ended the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday's outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.

Saskatoon

Accused in Saskatoon child abuse trial says she hadn't tied door with rope before

A woman at the centre of a child abuse case took the stand in her own trial. She told court why her nephews were found in an empty room, locked shut with rope.
North Battleford man faces murder charge in mother's death

A 45-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in his mother's death.
Sask. RCMP advise of increased presence in La Ronge as shooting investigation continues

Nearly a week after a shooting that led to a community-wide lockdown, RCMP are advising that there will be an increased police presence in La Ronge over the weekend as the investigation into the incident continues.

Edmonton

RCMP lay non-criminal charge against Alberta MLA Thomas Dang

An Edmonton MLA who admitted he used the premier's birth date to "hack" Alberta's COVID-19 records system has been charged under the province's Health Information Act.
'It feels so good': Alberta MP celebrates overturning of Roe v. Wade

A Member of Parliament from rural Alberta went live on Facebook Friday to celebrate a United States Supreme Court vote to end constitutional protections for abortion.
'Devastating setback': Trudeau, politicians react to overturning of Roe v. Wade

Canadian politicians are responding to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to end constitutional protections for abortion, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling the news 'horrific.'

Vancouver

'Everything's on the table': Vancouver police tight-lipped as they investigate Indigenous teen's death

Vancouver police insist there's not much they can say publicly about their investigation into the death of missing Indigenous teen Noelle 'Ellie' O'Soup, but 'everything's on the table' as they work to determine how and why she died.
Closure of B.C. campgrounds due to 'problem bear' extended through weekend

Multiple campgrounds that were closed in a B.C. park due a food-habituated bear last week will remain closed through the weekend.
Video shows bald eagle's attempt to snatch a puppy from a B.C. yard

An encounter between a bald eagle and a small puppy was captured on camera in a yard in northwestern British Columbia.

Regina

Tornado confirmed in southern Sask.: Environment Canada

A tornado touched down near Morse, Sask. on Thursday evening, Environment Canada confirmed Friday.
'Anomalies' on site of Regina General Hospital parking lot identified as debris, building materials

Planning for the new General Hospital Parkade project is continuing, after no historical burials were found following investigation into anomalies identified by ground penetrating radar.
Another stormy night in Sask. results in 22 tornado warnings from Environment Canada

Twenty-two tornado warnings were issued across central and southern Saskatchewan by Environment Canada on Thursday afternoon and evening, on top of multiple severe thunderstorm warnings.