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War wounds: Limbs lost and lives devastated in an instant in Ukraine

There is a cost to war — to the countries that wage it, to the soldiers who fight it, to the civilians who endure it. For nations, territory is gained and lost, and sometimes regained and lost again. But some losses are permanent. Lives lost can never be regained. Nor can limbs. And so it is in Ukraine.

Anton Gladun, 22, lies on his bed at the Third City Hospital, in Cherkasy, Ukraine, May 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Finland, Sweden officially apply for NATO membership

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that the military alliance stands ready to seize a historic moment and move quickly on allowing Finland and Sweden to join its ranks, after the two countries submitted their membership requests.

NEW THIS MORNING

NEW THIS MORNING | 'Please' before 'cheese': Answers to your royal etiquette questions

Etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau answers your questions about how to address the royal couple, how to dress if you're meeting them, and whether or not you can ask for a selfie.

'It's the only option': Some Finns in Canada favour NATO bid

Some Finnish people living in Canada say they support Finland's recent historic decision to seek NATO membership after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine hopes to swap Mariupol steel mill fighters for Russian POWs

Ukrainian fighters extracted from the last bastion of resistance in Mariupol were taken to a former penal colony in enemy-controlled territory, and a top military official hoped they could be exchanged for Russian prisoners of war. But a Moscow lawmaker said they should be brought to 'justice.'

'Most horrific': Alberta First Nation investigating after remains of children found

Saddle Lake Cree Nation in eastern Alberta is 'actively researching and investigating' the deaths of at least 200 residential school children who never came home, as remains are being found in unmarked grave sites.

First transgender federal party leader calls for national anti-trans hate strategy

The Green Party of Canada is calling on the federal government to develop a targeted anti-transgender hate strategy, citing a 'rising tide of hate' both in Canada and abroad. Amita Kuttner, who is Canada's first transgender federal party leader, made the call during a press conference on Parliament Hill on Tuesday.

'That's momhood': Breastfeeding B.C. woman saves pet goose from eagle attack

A front door camera at a home in British Columbia captured the moment when a woman saved her pet goose from an eagle attack, while also nursing her newborn.
Suspicious fire destroys horse barns at Port Alberni fairgrounds

Firefighters and police are investigating a suspicious fire at the Alberni District Fall Fair grounds in Port Alberni, B.C., after two horse barns were completely destroyed.
B.C. Liberals slam NDP plan for new $789M Royal B.C. Museum

The B.C. Liberal party is criticizing the NDP government's plans to redevelop the Royal B.C. Museum at a cost of $789 million.

Calgary

Concerns raised after Alberta Education announces new pilot draft curriculum

Alberta schools boards can choose to pilot three more subjects in the new K-6 draft curriculum this fall, which is drawing criticism from some parents and student advocates.
Battle lines drawn as Flames and Oilers get ready for epic series

The last time the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers faced each other in the playoffs was way back in 1991.
'He has lost': Kenney critic warns his UCP constituency won't accept premier win in review

The ballots are in and tension is building within the United Conservative Party ahead of Wednesday's revelation of the result of Jason Kenney's leadership review.

Edmonton

'He has lost': Kenney critic warns his UCP constituency won't accept premier win in review

The ballots are in and tension is building within the United Conservative Party ahead of Wednesday's revelation of the result of Jason Kenney's leadership review.
'Most horrific': Alberta First Nation investigating after remains of children found

Saddle Lake Cree Nation in eastern Alberta is 'actively researching and investigating' the deaths of at least 200 residential school children who never came home, as remains are being found in unmarked grave sites.
Wife of Métis hunter killed testifies in murder trial

A hunter's wife has testified she texted her husband not to drink and drive or get in a fight the night he and his uncle were shot to death on a rural Alberta road.

Toronto

Where is Doug Ford? Experts weigh in on why he’s shying away from the media this election

Political analysts call Doug Ford's approach the “front-runner” strategy and say it started long before the writ was drawn.
Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner carjacked at gunpoint outside Toronto movie theatre

A day after Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner was robbed of his Range Rover at gunpoint outside an Etobicoke movie theatre, Toronto police said they have already seen more carjackings so far this year than they did in all of 2021.
Ontario man's van has travelled nearly 1M kilometres. Here's his secret

An Ontario man who has nearly 1 million-kilometres on his car is sharing his secret of how he did it.

Montreal

'We need it now': As ER visits among children rise, Montreal parents want hotline reinstated

Montreal public health officials are considering whether to bring back a special hotline for families with sick children to get them speedy appointments with a doctor. Hospitals are seeing an increase in visits to pediatric emergency rooms.
Legault insists health care will be unchanged under Bill 96, calls out 'disinformation'

Peppered with questions on Bill 96, Legault said there's been "disinformation" spreading, in his opinion -- and that on one important question, health care, many critics of the bill are wrong. In fact, the bill is confusing on that point and the details still haven't been fully explained.
Montreal road work is a poorly organized mess, auditor general finds

Montreal drivers have a lot of words to describe the city's roads in summer, when the orange pylons pop up: an obstacle course, a maze, a mess. The city's auditor general agrees and offers analysis of why in a new report.

Winnipeg

Federal regulator demands answers from Bell MTS over landline service complaints

Federal regulators are demanding answers and solutions from the bell MTS after several Manitobans have spoken out about their landline phone service which they call unacceptable.
Police find 19 guns at Winnipeg home; two men arrested

Two Winnipeg men are facing firearm-related charges after Winnipeg police officers seized 19 guns from a home in the city’s Southwood neighbourhood.
'He was a totally different kid': The impact of cannabis oil on the health of children

A Manitoba mother says the use of cannabis oil has had a profound impact on the health of her child.

Saskatoon

Former Epic Alliance employee says firm 'pushed' for higher appraisals of homes it sold to investors

A former employee of Epic Alliance says the firm sometimes "pushed" for higher appraisals on homes sold to landlords and would rent to tenants who would "destroy" properties
Why Saskatoon's COVID-19 trend could be cause for cautious optimism

With the University of Saskatchewan research team monitoring the city's wastewater for signs of COVID-19 noting an 85 per cent drop in its latest update, experts in the city say the trend is cause for cautious optimism.
Saskatoon police not allowed to wear 'Thin Blue Line' patch

Saskatoon Police Service officers are not permitted to wear Thin Blue Line patches, according to a report to the Board of Police Commissioners.

Regina

'Probable tornado' touches down in south central Sask.

A number of social media users captured Saskatchewan's first apparent first tornado of 2022 on Tuesday evening.
CFL strike pauses preparation plans for Mosaic stadium vendors

Some food vendors at Mosaic Stadium are pausing preparations for the preseason as the CFL strike has potential to postpone the first exhibition game of the year.
Indigenous partnerships discussed at petroleum conference

The Williston Basin Petroleum Conference has returned to Regina after three years away due to the pandemic.

Atlantic

N.B. police officer who fatally shot Chantel Moore during wellness check testifies at inquest

The police officer who fatally shot a 26-year-old Indigenous woman during a wellness check in Edmundston, N.B., two years ago says he doesn't know why things escalated so quickly.
Confusion over RCMP leadership roles marked early investigation of N.S. mass shooting

When a man disguised as a Mountie started killing people in northern Nova Scotia two years ago, there was considerable confusion over who was in charge of the RCMP operation, newly released documents show.
Woman dies from injuries after Halifax stabbing; police investigating homicide

A woman who was stabbed overnight in the Halifax area has died from her injuries.

London

North London, Ont. playground vandalized with hate symbols

A police investigation has been sparked after a north London, Ont. playground was vandalized with hate symbols.
Estimated $50,000 in damages after blaze at Ark Aid Street Mission Tuesday

The London Fire Department responded to a fast-moving blaze early Tuesday evening in the area of Dundas Street and Lyle Street, resulting in an estimated $50,000 worth of damages.
One of three suspects in custody after break and enter caught on tape

One person is in custody for allegedly breaking and entering after a Sarnia business owner saw they were being robbed in real-time thanks to a video surveillance system.

Northern Ontario

OPP say road fatalities headed for 10-year high

There have been more than 107 fatalities on Ontario Provincial Police patrolled roads so far this year.
B'Nai Brith honours North Bay mayor for standing up to racism

B'Nai Brith Canada presented North Bay Mayor Al McDonald with a certificate of merit Tuesday morning, honouring him for standing up to racism.
Front-runners do battle to represent the Sault at Queen's Park

As the provincial election nears, Sault Ste. Marie incumbent Ross Romano is squaring off again against Michelle McCleave-Kennedy, who gave him a tough fight in 2018.

Kitchener

Search continues for missing man in Cambridge, still no cause released in child's death

The search continued Tuesday for a man police say may have information about the death of an 8-year-old boy in Cambridge. Neighbours also shared their concerns about the police response.
Human remains found in water near Dunnville

Provincial police have launched an investigation after human remains were found in the water in Dunnville, just northwest of Port Maitland.
Neighbours and paintball enthusiasts weigh in as Flag Raiders hopes to return to Cambridge property

A contentious topic is back under review in Cambridge. City council is hearing from a number of delegates sharing their thoughts about a paintball company's land and whether it should be re-zoned.