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The victims of the Buffalo Tops grocery store shooting

A former police officer, the 86-year-old mother of Buffalo's former fire commissioner, and a grandmother who fed the needy for decades were among those killed in a racist attack by a gunman on Saturday in a Buffalo grocery store. Three people were also wounded.

The victims of the mass shooting on May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (CTV News)

White 'replacement theory' fuels racist attacks

A racist ideology seeping from the internet's fringes into the mainstream is being investigated as a motivating factor in the supermarket shooting that killed 10 people in Buffalo, New York. Most of the victims were Black.

Ontario driver who killed woman and three daughters sentenced to 17 years in prison

A driver who struck and killed a woman and her three young daughters nearly two years ago 'gambled with other people's lives' when he took the wheel, an Ontario judge said Monday in sentencing him to 17 years behind bars.

CREA reports home sales down in April as mortgage rates rise

Increasing mortgage rates slowed home sales in April from the frenzied pace they started the year at, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Monday.

Canadian WWII flying ace 'Stocky' Edwards dies

One of Canada's most successful Second World War flying aces, James "Stocky" Edwards of Comox, B.C., has died at the age of 100.

Royal tour of Canada: Here's Prince Charles and Camilla's itinerary

Canadians welcome Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, as they embark on a three-day, travel-filled visit starting Tuesday. Between what senior government officials, Canadian Heritage, Rideau Hall and Clarence House have released, here's everything we know about the royal tour and its itinerary.

Amber Heard testifies Johnny Depp assaulted her on their honeymoon

'Aquaman' actor Amber Heard told jurors on Monday that Johnny Depp slammed her against a wall and wrapped a shirt around her neck during their 2015 honeymoon on the Orient Express.

McDonald's to sell its Russian business, try to keep workers

More than three decades after it became the first American fast food restaurant to open in the Soviet Union, McDonald's said Monday that it has started the process of selling its business in Russia, another symbol of the country's increasing isolation over its war in Ukraine.

Canada seeing some baby formula shortages, but store brands, interim policy on other imports helping

A major infant formula recall by the U.S. manufacturer of Similac has exacerbated ongoing pandemic-related supply issues for some Canadian retailers, according to the Retail Council of Canada, while other stores have generally been able to keep shelves stocked, with any shortages mostly temporary.

Kitchener

Police investigating child’s suspicious death, searching for man in Cambridge

The investigation into the suspicious death of an eight-year-old boy in Cambridge continues with police expected to speak and release further information Monday afternoon.
Trial of brothers accused of killing Nick Tanti starts in Guelph

Tanti, 27, was stabbed during a confrontation outside a downtown Guelph bar on MacDonell Street around 2 a.m. on February 29, 2020.
Ontario party leaders to face off in election debate tonight

The Ontario election leaders debate is happening on Monday night. Here's how to watch it live.

Windsor

Suspicious package investigation underway in east Windsor

Windsor police are actively investigating a report of a suspicious package in east Windsor.
Housing sales drop for second straight month in Windsor-Essex

The Windsor-Essex County Association of Realtors’ report shows housing sales decreased for the second straight month, but the average price continues to increase.
University of Windsor announces new student residence project, to be move-in ready Fall 2025

The University of Windsor announced Monday its plan to build a new six-storey, 440-room student residence next spring.

Barrie

Truck rollover on Highway 400 in York Region causing major delays

A truck rollover on Highway 400 south of Newmarket is causing major delays Monday, according to provincial police.
Canadian singer Jim Cuddy to play at Simcoe County cancer fundraiser

It will be an evening of fine food, good company and the serenading sounds of Canadian singer-songwriter Jim Cuddy, all while supporting a local cancer support centre.
Lunar eclipse produces rare Super Blood Moon

Two lunar events happening at one time made for a stunning treat for skywatchers worldwide on Sunday.

Northern Ontario

Loose cows threatened at Old Woman Bay north of the Sault

Complaints about people hunting and shooting roaming cows in the area of Old Woman Road, on Highway 17 north of Sault Ste. Marie, were reported by the OPP in tweets late Saturday and early Sunday.
Three new forest fires discovered in northeast

Three new forest fires were discovered in northeastern Ontario
First Nations partner with Elliot Lake hospital to create 32 LTC beds

St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake, together with Sagamok and Serpent River First Nations, announced Monday they have received funding to create 32 new LTC beds.

Ottawa

Canada Day celebrations moving from Parliament Hill

The Canada Day main stage will be at LeBreton Flats park just west of downtown Ottawa this year, not on Parliament Hill.
Ottawa's Terry Fox statue to move to make way for new parliamentary building

The Terry Fox statue across from Parliament Hill will need to be moved to make way for a new building to house MPs and senators, committee rooms and an Indigenous Peoples' space.
Ottawa high school that held dress code 'blitz' to hold discussions with students

The Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est continues to investigate the dress code "blitz" at École secondaire catholique Béatrice-Desloges last Thursday, which students said left them feeling degraded and humiliated.

Toronto

Ontario driver who killed woman and three daughters sentenced to 17 years in prison

A driver who struck and killed a woman and her three young daughters nearly two years ago 'gambled with other people's lives' when he took the wheel, an Ontario judge said Monday in sentencing him to 17 years behind bars.
Video of brazen carjackings released by police north of Toronto

Police in York Region have released new video footage of a series of brazen carjackings as they warn drivers about a spike in violent incidents targeting luxury vehicles.
Ontario party leaders to face off in election debate tonight

The Ontario election leaders debate is happening on Monday night. Here's how to watch it live.

Montreal

Quebec coroner calls for independence in public health director role in final report on long-term care home deaths

The government of Quebec needs to ensure the role of the public health director is independent and without any 'political constraint,' a Quebec coroner has recommended in a final report into deaths at long-term care homes during the pandemic's first wave.
Quebec should 'ideally' aim for 100,000 immigrants per year, says CPQ

Quebec should aim to welcome 100,000 immigrants per year, according to the Conseil du patronat (CPQ).
Another Monday, another day of record high $2.15-per-litre gas prices in Montreal

Montreal commuters woke up to spiking gas prices as some stations' price for regular is currently a record high and over $2.15-per-litre.

Atlantic

Coroner's inquest into 2020 police shooting death of Indigenous woman begins in N.B.

A jury of three women and two men has been chosen in the coroner's inquest into the death of Chantel Moore -- a 26-year-old Indigenous woman fatally shot during a wellness check by police in Edmundston, N.B.
Document details RCMP tactical team's initial response to Nova Scotia mass shooting

An RCMP tactical team tasked with tracking down a mass shooter in April 2020 was dealing with the aftermath of his deadly toll in Portapique, N.S., when it was alerted hours later that he had continued his rampage in a community more than 40 kilometres away.
‘He has given me hope’: Co-workers recovering, share special bond, after liver transplant

Two co-workers involved in a living liver transplant in Alberta are making amazing progress two weeks after the major surgery in Edmonton.

Winnipeg

Homicide investigation launched after human remains found in North Kildonan: WPS

Winnipeg police say human remains found in North Kildonan early Monday morning are believed to be the result of a homicide.
'We are breathing a sigh of relief': RM of Morris reeve on flood situation

Water watchers are cautiously optimistic now that the Red River crest has passed through the Rural Municipality of Morris.
'Expect to be wowed': A preview of the new Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada

After almost four years on the runway, the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada has spread its wings into a new space.

Calgary

Battle of Alberta to come as Flames outlast Stars in OT to seize series win

The Calgary Flames have defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 in overtime in Game 7 of their first-round NHL playoff series Sunday night to advance to the second round.
Bikes allowed on CTrains at all hours as part of summer pilot

A new Calgary Transit pilot that allows bicycles on CTrains at all times, including peak travel hours, is now in effect.
Upcoming Victoria Day weekend prompts ATV safety warning from province

According to the government, Alberta saw 6,908 ATV-related emergency room and urgent care visits between 2015 and 2020.

Edmonton

Charges laid in sex crimes against teen, police seeking other victims

A Parkland County man has been charged in connection to sex crimes involving a teenager, and police believe there may be more victims.
Alberta premier visits U.S. capital to talk North American energy security

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is in Washington in an effort to convince Capitol Hill lawmakers that his province is their best bet for North American energy security.
Trial to begin for father, son accused of killing Métis hunters in rural Alberta

A jury trial is to begin today for a man and his son who are accused of killing two Métis hunters.

Vancouver

Endangered whales featured in Canada Post's latest stamps series

Canada Post unveiled a new line of stamps Monday that are meant to raise awareness of the plight of five endangered species of whales.
Vancouver Tenants Union opposes controversial Broadway Plan

A so-called “resistance movement” is planned at Vancouver City Hall Monday, as those opposed to a controversial plan to dramatically densify the Broadway corridor push back.
Metro Vancouver's gas prices expected to remain high after breaking records over the weekend

Gas prices in Metro Vancouver are expected to remain at or near record-breaking levels in the coming days, after reaching a new all-time high over the weekend.