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Crown wants Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich returned to jail to await trial

Crown prosecutors want Ottawa protest organizer Tamara Lich sent back to jail to await trial, claiming she breached her bail conditions by agreeing to participate in an event next month where she will receive a 'Freedom Award.'

Tamara Lich, an organizer of the so-called Freedom Convoy who organized fundraising for the protest which became a weeks long blockade, embraces supporters as she leaves the courthouse in Ottawa after being granted bail, on Monday, March 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Prince Charles, Camilla visit Ukrainian church in Ottawa on second day of royal tour

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, lit candles and listened to a prayer service on Wednesday inside a gilded Ukrainian Orthodox cathedral in Ottawa, while congregants and onlookers waved blue-and-yellow flags and Union Jacks outside.

'Suffer in silence:' Experts worry of fallout from public reaction to Amber Heard's testimony

As Johnny Depp's defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard stretches into its fifth week, experts say public reaction to Heard's testimony sends a perilous reminder that despite the 'MeToo' movement, the credibility of alleged victims of abuse can be fragile.

Widespread power outages, cruise cancellation as windstorm hits Vancouver Island

Thousands of BC Hydro customers in Greater Victoria and across Vancouver Island were without power Wednesday morning as Environment Canada forecasted wind gusts over 100 km/h.
No kids injured after school bus crash on Vancouver Island

No children were injured following a collision between a school bus and car in the Comox Valley on Wednesday morning.
'It was a total wreck': Nanaimo family escapes house fire

A family has safely escaped an evening house fire in central Nanaimo, but their home is badly damaged.

Calgary

$100K raised for 5 Calgary siblings orphaned in crash

Five Calgary siblings who lost their mother and father in a three-month period are set to receive financial support from an online fundraising campaign.
Calgary's Red Mile celebrations: what to know before you go

The Calgary Flames take on the Edmonton Oilers in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs, but if you're heading to the Red Mile to celebrate there are some key things you'll need to know.
Alberta gas tax pause helps, but latest inflation stats still 'worrisome': Economist

New data shows record-high inflation across the country but in Alberta, huge increases were at least somewhat softened by new provincial government policy.

Edmonton

Alberta's Kenney to learn fate as party announces results of leadership review vote

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is to learn today if he still has enough support from his party to stay on as leader.
Edmonton Elks, Calgary Stampeders players will be in legal strike position Thursday

Elks and Stampeders players were the only ones to open training camp Sunday after talks between the CFL and CFL Players' Association on a new collective bargaining agreement broke off Saturday.
Bullet holes found in several south Edmonton homes, no injuries reported

Edmonton police are asking residents of the Cavanagh and Allard neighbourhoods to check their homes for damage after bullet holes were found in several houses in the area.

Toronto

Nurse pushed to ground as Doug Ford arrived at Toronto debate, union says

Two nurses protesting wage restraint by the Ford government were injured outside the provincial leaders' debate in Toronto on Monday evening, their union says, as Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford’s bus arrived at the site and he prepared to disembark.
Ontario gas prices are about to drop. Here's the best time to fill up

Drivers are set to get some relief at the pumps with gas prices set to drop in Ontario.
Hazel McCallion throws support behind Doug Ford for Ontario premier

Hazel McCallion, one of the longest serving mayors in Canadian history, has officially thrown her support behind Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford for premier ahead of the Ontario election.

Montreal

Legault insists health care won't change under Bill 96, calls out 'disinformation'; experts disagree

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.
Animal rights activists want to take Longueuil, Quebec to court over deer cull

Animal rights activists have filed a lawsuit against the City of Longueuil and the Quebec government for what they are calling an "unnecessary and cruel slaughter" to control the deer population at Michel-Chartrand Park.
Quebec reports 14 more COVID-19 deaths, drop of 35 hospitalizations

Quebec reported a drop of 35 hospitalizations for COVID-19 on Wednesday, along with 14 more deaths from the virus.

Winnipeg

Cyclist in critical condition after being hit by garbage truck: Winnipeg police

A cyclist was taken to the hospital in critical condition on Wednesday after a crash with a garbage truck at a Winnipeg intersection.
'A pretty amazing phenomenon': Giant ice shoves form on Lake Winnipeg

Even though it is spring, some Manitobans were in for a cool surprise over the weekend as ice piled up on the shore of Lake Winnipeg, creating what looked like giant hills of ice.
What Manitobans can expect for gas prices this summer

As gas prices reached a new Canadian record once again, an expert said that Manitobans could be spared from the record-high prices – for now.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon driver 'shocked' after $150 ticket issued for bike rack

A Saskatoon man says he was "shocked" after receiving a ticket related to the bike rack on his car.
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
Saskatoon community volunteer faces additional sexual assault charge

A man known volunteer in the community is facing another sexual assault charge, according to police.

Regina

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BREAKING | Former Regina doctor cleared of multiple sexual assault charges

A former doctor accused of multiple sexual assaults has been found not guilty by a Regina judge, following a lengthy trial.
Confirmed tornado touched down in southern Sask.: Environment Canada

Environment Canada confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down near Caron, Sask. on Tuesday night.
'Power our future': Sask. partners with Westinghouse Canada to develop micro reactors

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) will be partnering with Westinghouse Canada to develop and further very small modular reactor (vSMR) technology in the province, according to a Wednesday news release.

Atlantic

Chantel Moore shot by N.B. police officer in chest, abdomen and leg, inquest hears

The pathologist who conducted an autopsy on Chantel Moore says the 26-year-old Indigenous woman was shot twice in the chest, once in the abdomen and once in her left leg.
RCMP incident commander says radio service a challenge during N.S. mass shooting

A retired RCMP officer who led much of the response to the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia testified today that spotty radio service posed challenges as Mounties chased a murderous suspect.
Fisheries Department issuing licenses in N.L. without checking boat registration: TSB

An investigation into a fatal 2020 fishing accident in Newfoundland has prompted the Transportation Safety Board to call on the federal Fisheries Department to change the way it issues fishing licences.

London

'Brandon has been shot': London police investigating early morning shooting

London, Ont. police are investigating an overnight shooting in the city.
Pick-up strikes restaurant near Listowel

It was not a typical morning at Country Sisters Restaurant after a pick-up ended up inside the building.
London, Ont. driver could face up to $10,000 fine

An 18-year-old could face up to a $10,000 fine and will be without a vehicle and drivers licence for the next little while.

Northern Ontario

Mental health advocates call on politicians to focus on opioid crisis

As part of its ‘I Choose’ election campaign, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is calling on provincial party leaders to focus on the opioid crisis.
Charges pending in Highway 11 crash, road fully reopened

The driver of a transport is going to be facing charges after the vehicle ended up on its side blocking Highway 11 south of North Bay for most of Tuesday, police say.
Wanted man has ties to these Ontario cities

A federal offender wanted for violating his release conditions could be in Sudbury or North Bay.

Kitchener

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BREAKING | Police investigating after remains of young girl found in water in Dunnville, Ont.

Provincial police announced Wednesday the human remains found in the water in Dunnville, Ont., the day before are that of a young girl.
Assault charges withdrawn against Kitchener teacher accused of taping students

The 52-year-old woman was charged with two counts of assault in November after an investigation into “allegations she taped two children with masking tape while in the classroom,” Waterloo regional police said at the time.
All aboard! Retiree buys 'cheapest home in the GTA' -- a caboose

No bedroom, no bathroom, no kitchen. Why one retiree decided to buy -- and live -- in a caboose.