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Canadian gov't proposes new foreign influence registry as part of wide-spanning new bill

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is proposing a suite of new measures and law changes aimed at countering foreign interference in Canada, amid extensive scrutiny over past meddling attempts and an ever-evolving threat landscape.

Boeing Starliner capsule's first crewed test flight postponed

The long-awaited first crewed test flight of Boeing's new Starliner space capsule was called off for at least 24 hours over a technical issue that launch teams were unable to resolve in time for the planned Monday night lift-off.

Teacher charged in historical sexual assault of Calgary teenage girl

Calgary police have charged a teacher with the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl more than 20 years ago.

Winnipeg man admits to killing four women, argues he's not criminally responsible

Defence lawyers of Jeremy Skibicki have admitted in court the accused killed four Indigenous women, but argues he is not criminally responsible for the deaths by way of mental disorder – this latest development has triggered a judge-alone trial rather than a jury trial.

OPP urge safety as another wrong-way driver spotted on Highway 401

There have been two fatal wrong-way collisions on Highway 401 in the last week, and on Sunday, another driver was seen travelling in the opposite direction near Cambridge, Ont.
Stratford resident banned from city property and contacting staff

A couple of Stratford residents claim they have been banned from attending any city owned properties or from speaking with any city staff for three months.
Man accused of stealing more than $300K in products from LCBO stores

A Guelph, Ont. man is believed to be responsible for stealing more than $300,000 worth of product from LCBO stores across the province.

Windsor

Family of nurse, 22, who died after surgery complications establish scholarship in her honour

With an infectious giggle and a strong desire to help others, Hannah Pare had all the tools to be a spectacular nurse. But that thrill has quickly turned into heartbreaking agony for Hannah's family after complications from a routine surgery cut her life short.
Tecumseh considers removing crossing guards, parents concerned

The Town of Tecumseh could soon be without crossing guards altogether, as council considers a plan to phase them out.
Windsor city councillor calls for school board, police collaboration to tackle youth crime

Ward 4 Coun. Mark McKenzie is calling for greater collaboration between the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSC) and the Windsor Police Service in response to a recent rise in youth crime across the city.

Barrie

YMCA celebrates successes with major changes on the horizon

Friends and passionate supporters of the YMCA gathered tonight to celebrate some major accomplishments of the last year as the organization looks toward a busy timeline in the coming years.
Sentences handed down in Barrie catwalk shooting

Sentencing has been handed down to two men who pleaded guilty for their roles in a Barrie catwalk shooting last spring that left the victim fighting for his life.
Motorcyclist airlifted with serious injuries after Owen Sound collision

A motorcyclist was airlifted via air ambulance after a collision in an Owen Sound intersection.

Northern Ontario

Northern Ont. woman charged in fatal head-on Highway 17 crash

A 32-year-old northern Ontario woman has been charged in a head-on collision on Highway 17 near Espanola that killed one and seriously injured two others Sunday.
City of Timmins launches pilot sharp collection program

When people find drug litter on public property in Timmins, the city wants them to contact Service Timmins.
Man charged with child abduction in northern Ont. elects for trial by judge

A Brampton man in his 30s charged with abducting a northern Ontario boy last summer has elected to be tried by a judge without a jury.

Ottawa

East-end Ottawa family dealing with massive rat infestation

Residents in Ottawa’s Elmridge Gardens complex are dealing with a rat infestation that just won’t go away. Now, after doing everything they can to try to fix the issue, they are pleading with the city to step in and help.
'He was a nice kid': Sir Guy Carleton students remember teen stabbed to death

Students from Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School have placed roses outside the city building in Nepean where one of their classmates was stabbed on Thursday and later died of his injuries.
Ottawa photo radar camera on road connecting Ontario-Quebec issues 7,500 speeding tickets in one month

Newly released statistics show the photo radar camera on King Edward Avenue, between Cathcart Street and St. Patrick Street, issued 7,569 tickets during its first month of operation in March.

Toronto

Kendrick Lamar and Drake gave us an epic hip-hop beef weekend. Here’s what to know

Two of hip-hop’s biggest stars have beef and people are taking sides.
'Real despair': High-ranking Toronto police officer felt isolation, mistreatment at TPS pushed her to help officers cheat on exam, lawyer says

The first female Black superintendent in Toronto Police Service history was attempting to diversify the ranks on her own when she helped six constables cheat in a promotions exam, her lawyer told a police tribunal.
Ontario MPP asked again to leave Ontario legislature over keffiyeh, Speaker loosens ban

An Ontario MPP was asked again to leave the Ontario legislature on Monday for wearing a keffiyeh, a garment that was banned by the Speaker last month due to its political symbolism.

Montreal

Pro-Palestinian encampment members say little progress made in meeting with McGill

Pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment at Montreal's McGill University say they're no closer to taking down their tents after meeting with members of the school administration.
'Incendiary objects' found under machinery at future Northvolt site in Quebec, company says

'Incendiary objects' have allegedly been placed under machinery on the site of Northvolt's future battery plant in Monteregie, seriously endangering employees, according to the company.
Nearly 5,000 Quebec teachers have quit in the last five years: report

According to a report by French-language media outlet the Journal de Montreal, from 2018 to 2023, the number of teachers quitting increased by 76 per cent, for a total of 4,880.

Atlantic

N.S. crews searching for missing man in capsized boat

The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) is searching for a man missing from a capsized recreational boat in Annapolis County, N.S., Monday night.
Concern over speeding in Fredericton neighbourhood grows after 2 teens, young adult killed in crash

Three people – including two teens – are dead, and two others are injured after a crash that has left a greater Fredericton community shaken.
IWK looking for missing 17-year-old patient

The IWK Health Centre in Halifax is looking for a 17-year-old patient who has gone missing.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg man admits to killing four women, argues he's not criminally responsible

Defence lawyers of Jeremy Skibicki have admitted in court the accused killed four Indigenous women, but argues he is not criminally responsible for the deaths by way of mental disorder – this latest development has triggered a judge-alone trial rather than a jury trial.
Butterfly Garden at the Leaf takes flight again after closure

Springtime is here and a popular attraction at The Leaf is undergoing a metamorphosis.
Manitoba to use tobacco suit windfall to fight cancer: Premier

A windfall from a lawsuit against big tobacco could see a major expansion to help cancer patients.

Calgary

Teacher charged in historical sexual assault of Calgary teenage girl

Calgary police have charged a teacher with the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl more than 20 years ago.
'A big help': Relief anticipated with rainfall to break dry spell in southeastern Alberta

Parts of southern Alberta are expecting significant rainfall over the next few days, which is welcome news for farmers.
Calgary Shaw services disrupted after attempted copper wire theft

Some Shaw customers in north Calgary experienced a service outage on Monday after an attempted theft of copper wire.

Edmonton

Edmonton businesswoman fined, put on house arrest for scamming newcomers

An Ontario woman working in Edmonton has been convicted of defrauding newcomers of tens of thousands of dollars.
Alberta Municipalities said it hasn't been given chance to consult on changes to bill

Alberta's municipal affairs minister declined Monday to clarify whether towns and cities would still get their say before changes are made to a contentious bill that gives the province broad authority to fire local councillors.
Second-degree murder charge laid in Alberta Avenue death

A 24-year-old man has been charged in the death of a 44-year-old man in the Alberta Avenue area last Friday.

Vancouver

Closing arguments underway for accused in Richmond restaurant murder

Closing arguments are underway in the trial of a man accused of killing an alleged money launderer and wounding his associate at a Richmond, B.C., restaurant in September 2020.
Canucks enter second round as underdogs against Edmonton Oilers

Despite a better regular season record, including a clean sweep of the Edmonton Oilers, the Vancouver Canucks are entering the second round series between the two teams as underdogs.
Vancouver high school teacher pleads guilty to sexual assault

A former band teacher at a Vancouver high school has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting one of his former students, CTV News has learned.