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Air turbulence: When can it become dangerous?

Flight turbulence like that encountered by a Singapore Airlines flight on Tuesday is extremely common, but there's one aspect of severe turbulence an aviation expert says can lead to serious injury.

B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton hospitalized after prison attack

British Columbia serial killer Robert Pickton was attacked and sustained life-threatening injuries in a Quebec prison Sunday in what officials described as a 'major assault.'

'Mr. Trump doesn't worry us', says Canadian ambassador

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues the 'Team Canada' charm offensive to U.S. lawmakers and business leaders, Canada's ambassador to the United States downplayed the effect of another Trump presidency on Canada.

WATCH

WATCH Why today's inflation numbers are good if you have a mortgage

New inflation data is 'welcome news' for consumers and an economist says it could signal the possibility for a interest rate cut as several core measures also continue to ease.

'Miscommunication' Liberals say of Speaker Fergus event invite Conservatives call partisan

House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus is facing fresh Conservative-led calls to resign, this time over "very partisan" and 'inflammatory' language used – the Liberals say mistakenly – to promote an upcoming event.

Toronto Blue Jays fan struck by 110 m.p.h foul ball offered tickets, signed baseball by team

The Toronto Blue Jays have offered tickets and a signed baseball to a fan who says she was struck in the face by a 110 m.p.h (177 km/h) foul ball at Friday’s game.

OPP continues to investigate boat collision north of Kingston, Ont. that left 3 people dead

Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate a long weekend fatal boat collision on Bobs Lake, north of Kingston, Ont.

opinion

opinion Tom Mulcair: With Trudeau spiralling, Mark Carney waits in the wings

In his latest column for CTVNews.ca, former NDP leader Tom Mulcair argues that if there's an unofficial frontrunner in the eventual race to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader, it has to be former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney.

Loblaw boycott organizers say they plan to keep movement going past May

The organizers of a month-long boycott of Loblaw-owned stores say they've decided to extend the boycott past May.

Canada

OPP continues to investigate boat collision north of Kingston, Ont. that left 3 people dead

Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate a long weekend fatal boat collision on Bobs Lake, north of Kingston, Ont.
B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton hospitalized after prison attack

British Columbia serial killer Robert Pickton was attacked and sustained life-threatening injuries in a Quebec prison Sunday in what officials described as a 'major assault.'
Winnipeg trial hears admitted serial killer searched web for serial killer definition

The trial of a Winnipeg man who has admitted to killing four women has heard he searched the internet to look up the definition of what it means to be a serial killer.
3D printed gun with expanded clip seized on Ontario highway

Multiple charges were laid against a 19-year-old man after police found a homemade firearm during a traffic stop in the Township of King.
4 Indian nationals accused of killing B.C. Sikh activist to appear in court Tuesday

Four Indian nationals accused in the murder of British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are all due in court Tuesday.
How much more Canadian consumers are paying, compared to this time last year

Canada's annual inflation rate slowed to a three-year low of 2.7 per cent in April, matching expectations, and core measures continued to ease, data showed on Tuesday, likely boosting chances of a June interest rate cut.

World

Air turbulence: When can it become dangerous?

Flight turbulence like that encountered by a Singapore Airlines flight on Tuesday is extremely common, but there's one aspect of severe turbulence an aviation expert says can lead to serious injury.
Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to felony charges in Arizona election interference case

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to nine felony charges stemming from his role in an effort to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Arizona to Joe Biden.
UN halts all food distribution in Rafah after running out of supplies in the southern Gaza city

The United Nations says it has suspended food distribution in the southern Gaza city of Rafah due to lack of supplies and insecurity. It also said no aid trucks entered in the past two days via a floating pier set up by the U.S. for sea deliveries.
Trump's social media account shares a campaign video with a headline about a 'unified Reich'

A video posted to Donald Trump's account on his social media network included references to a “unified Reich” among hypothetical news headlines if he wins the election in November.
Russia starts exercise with tactical nuclear weapons

Russian forces have started the first stage of exercises that involve 'practical training in the preparation and use of non-strategic nuclear weapons,' the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.
Greek judge dismisses case against Egyptians accused in shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants

A Greek judge dismissed a case Tuesday against nine Egyptian men accused of causing a shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants last year and sent shock waves through the European Union’s border protection and asylum operations, after a prosecutor told the court Greece lacked jurisdiction.

Politics

'Mr. Trump doesn't worry us', says Canadian ambassador

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues the 'Team Canada' charm offensive to U.S. lawmakers and business leaders, Canada's ambassador to the United States downplayed the effect of another Trump presidency on Canada.
'Miscommunication' Liberals say of Speaker Fergus event invite Conservatives call partisan

House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus is facing fresh Conservative-led calls to resign, this time over "very partisan" and 'inflammatory' language used – the Liberals say mistakenly – to promote an upcoming event.
Trudeau mum on International Criminal Court prosecution request as MPs react

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not yet weighed in on a push from the International Criminal Court to prosecute his Israeli counterpart and others over the war in the Gaza Strip, but his deputy says it's 'inappropriate' to equate leaders of terrorist organizations with democratically elected ones.

Health

Nestle to sell $5 pizza, sandwiches in the U.S. for Wegovy, Ozempic users

Nestle will market a new, US$5 line of frozen pizzas and protein-enriched pastas in the United States which it says it designed specifically for people taking drugs such as Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss.
How to check the Air Quality Health Index and assess your health risks

As we enter another wildfire season, Environment and Climate Change Canada is advising people to pay attention to air pollution levels and check the Air Quality Health Index – especially on smoky days.
Cannabis legalization coincided with uptick in ER visits from seniors: study

A new study has linked the legalization of cannabis with a rise in the number of Ontario seniors visiting emergency rooms.

Sci-Tech

Is that 'Her'? OpenAI pauses a ChatGPT voice after some say it sounds like Scarlett Johansson

OpenAI says it plans to halt the use of one of its ChatGPT voices after some users said it sounded like Scarlett Johansson, who famously voiced a fictional, and at the time futuristic, AI assistant in the 2013 film 'Her.'
Microsoft's AI chatbot will 'recall' everything you do on a PC

Microsoft wants laptop users to get so comfortable with its artificial intelligence chatbot that it will remember everything you're doing on your computer and help figure out what you want to do next.
Air turbulence: When can it become dangerous?

Flight turbulence like that encountered by a Singapore Airlines flight on Tuesday is extremely common, but there's one aspect of severe turbulence an aviation expert says can lead to serious injury.

Entertainment

'Documents are fraudulent': Graceland is not for sale, Elvis Presley's granddaughter says in lawsuit

Riley Keough, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, is fighting plans to publicly auction his Graceland estate in Memphis after a company tried to sell the property based on claims that a loan using the king of rock ’n’ roll's former home as collateral was not repaid.
Trump campaign calls 'The Apprentice' 'blatantly false,' director offers to screen it for him

Donald Trump's reelection campaign called 'The Apprentice,' a film about the former U.S. president in the 1980s, 'pure fiction' and vowed legal action following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. But director Ali Abbasi is offering to privately screen the film for Trump.
Katy Perry sings goodbye to 'American Idol'

Katy Perry said her goodbyes on 'American Idol' after seven seasons. On Sunday night’s live 'idol' season finale, a medley of Perry's hit songs were performed, including 'Teenage Dream,' 'Dark Horse' and 'California Gurls.'

Business

WestJet delays merger with Sunwing Airlines to 2025

WestJet says it will delay its planned integration of Sunwing Airlines until April 2027.
Loblaw boycott organizers say they plan to keep movement going past May

The organizers of a month-long boycott of Loblaw-owned stores say they've decided to extend the boycott past May.
How much more Canadian consumers are paying, compared to this time last year

Canada's annual inflation rate slowed to a three-year low of 2.7 per cent in April, matching expectations, and core measures continued to ease, data showed on Tuesday, likely boosting chances of a June interest rate cut.

Lifestyle

Climbing limits are being set on Mount Fuji to fight crowds and littering

Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan's iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee as crowds, littering and climbers who try to rush too fast to the summit cause safety and conservation concerns at the picturesque stratovolcano.
'Wonderful community': Manito Ahbee Festival wraps up its 19th year

Around 15,000 people passed through Red River Exhibition Park this weekend to mark the 19th annual Manito Ahbee Festival celebrating Indigenous culture and heritage.
The secret Italian lakes that most tourists don't know about

Italy has dozens of secret smaller lakes that boast superb scenery, unknown to mass tourism, where locals get together on day trips and enjoy picnics.

Sports

Toronto Blue Jays fan struck by 110 m.p.h foul ball offered tickets, signed baseball by team

The Toronto Blue Jays have offered tickets and a signed baseball to a fan who says she was struck in the face by a 110 m.p.h (177 km/h) foul ball at Friday’s game.
New Leafs coach eyes opportunity to build, push team over the hump

Craig Berube says the opportunity to help a team with a wealth of talent get over the hump in the playoffs was a driving force in becoming head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Oilers win Game 7 over Canucks, advance to Western Conference Final

The Edmonton Oilers weathered a late Vancouver Canucks charge on Monday night, beating the hosts 3-2 to win their seven-game second-round playoff series in the decisive showdown.

Autos

'Do it all before you drive': Tips to avoid being distracted behind the wheel

Almost everyone is guilty of distracted driving at one point and time, but according to a report from Transport Canada using their most recent data from 2021, 25 per cent of fatal crashes involve speeding, while another 20 per cent involve distracted driving.
Conservatives, NDP should be 'celebrating' EV deals: industry minister

Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says federal opposition parties should be 'celebrating' the recently announced electric vehicle deals, despite their criticisms the Liberals refuse to make public the terms and conditions laid out in the contracts.
Edmunds: The five things you need to know before buying your first used Tesla

It’s a good time to be in the market for a used Tesla.

B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton hospitalized after prison attack

British Columbia serial killer Robert Pickton was attacked and sustained life-threatening injuries in a Quebec prison Sunday in what officials described as a 'major assault.'
B.C. teacher who kissed student at house party banned for 15 years

A B.C. instructor who kissed a student at a party being hosted at their house won't be able to teach for 15 years.
Family growing desperate weeks after Surrey teenager's disappearance

Weeks after 19-year-old Simran Khattra disappeared from Surrey, B.C., her family is growing increasingly desperate to locate her.

Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays fan struck by 110 m.p.h foul ball offered tickets, signed baseball by team

The Toronto Blue Jays have offered tickets and a signed baseball to a fan who says she was struck in the face by a 110 m.p.h (177 km/h) foul ball at Friday’s game.
'It was bad': Fireworks fight breaks out in Toronto

Residents in the Christie Pits area are voicing concern after a wild fireworks fight erupted in their neighbourhood on Victoria Day, with young people shooting off fireworks across Bloor Street as cars and pedestrians passed by.
Toronto man allegedly stole nearly $40K in series of renovation frauds, police allege

A man in his 20s has been arrested after allegedly stealing nearly $40,000 in a series of renovation frauds across the Toronto area.

Calgary

Vandalism and theft to blame for internet, TV and phone outage in Calgary

A disruption to Internet, television and phone services in several north Calgary neighbourhoods is related to vandalism, CTV News has learned.
Inflation slows in Alberta, Calgary's inflation the highest in Canada

Despite inflation slowing in Alberta, the province's rent prices have increased by nearly twice the national average.
B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton hospitalized after prison attack

British Columbia serial killer Robert Pickton was attacked and sustained life-threatening injuries in a Quebec prison Sunday in what officials described as a 'major assault.'

Ottawa

OPP continues to investigate boat collision north of Kingston, Ont. that left 3 people dead

Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate a long weekend fatal boat collision on Bobs Lake, north of Kingston, Ont.
Man sentenced for 2019 murder of Ottawa hip-hop artist Markland Campbell

Donald Musselman has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 12 years after he was convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of hip-hop artist Markland Campbell in 2019.
3 dead following collision on Guy Lafleur Highway in western Quebec

Quebec provincial police say three people are dead after a collision Monday on the Guy Lafleur Highway (formerly Highway 50) in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge.

Montreal

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Montreal

There is a severe thunderstorm watch in place for the Montreal and Laval areas, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
3 dead following collision on Guy Lafleur Highway in western Quebec

Quebec provincial police say three people are dead after a collision Monday on the Guy Lafleur Highway (formerly Highway 50) in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge.
CSQ-affiliated daycare workers ratify strike mandate

Daycare workers unionized with the CSQ have voted 85 per cent in favour of a 'progressive strike' mandate.

Edmonton

UCP youth dance cancelled amidst criticism

A dance for people aged 14 to 25 by the United Conservative Party Lacombe-Ponoka constituency association appears to have been cancelled.
Amanda Marshall, Down With Webster, Death From Above 1979 and more to play KDays 2024

Canadian artists will take centre stage this July at KDays Music Fest.
Inflation slows in Alberta, Calgary's inflation the highest in Canada

Despite inflation slowing in Alberta, the province's rent prices have increased by nearly twice the national average.

Atlantic

Masstown, N.S., man facing child pornography, bestiality charges

A 25-year-old Nova Scotia man is facing several child pornography and bestiality charges.
N.S. woman charged in connection to deaths of 2 dogs

A Freeport, N.S., woman is facing criminal charges in connection to the death of two dogs earlier this year.
Warm May week ahead with periods of showers, chance of thunderstorms for the Maritimes

There will be periods of showers and possible thunderstorms across the Maritimes this week.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg trial hears admitted serial killer searched web for serial killer definition

The trial of a Winnipeg man who has admitted to killing four women has heard he searched the internet to look up the definition of what it means to be a serial killer.
Online threat made against Winnipeg school, police investigating

A Winnipeg school is working with Winnipeg police after a “threatening message” was posted online.
The Manitobans who have qualified for the Olympics in Paris

The 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris are just over two months away, and so far a pair of Manitobans will be representing Canada.

Regina

Regina police fatally shot man who fired gun at them, investigation finds

Saskatchewan's police watchdog has offered more details into the serious incident involving Regina SWAT over the weekend. The incident ended with the death of a 65-year-old man – who was shot after allegedly firing a gun at police officers.
Workplace death reported at Nutrien Potash mine near Rocanville, Sask.

An employee at Nutrien's potash operation near Rocanville, Sask. was killed over the weekend, according to the company.
Motorcyclist killed in weekend collision in Moose Jaw

A motorcyclist is dead following a crash involving an SUV in east Moose Jaw, according to the city's police service.

Kitchener

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Developing One person in hospital following overnight shooting in Kitchener: police

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after a reported Victoria Day shooting in Kitchener.
Man charged following disturbance inside Kitchener courthouse

A man has been charged with forcible confinement after Waterloo Regional Police were called to investigate a disturbance that took place inside the Kitchener courthouse.
Man breaks into business, locks himself inside: Guelph police

A Guelph man is facing charges after police say he accidentally locked himself inside a west-end business for more than three hours, after breaking into it.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon can expect more rainy days this week, with a risk of funnel clouds on Tuesday

Saskatoon residents can expect a week of cool and unsettled weather with a chance of showers most days.
Police investigating after armed robbery at Saskatoon store

Saskatoon police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store on the 1000 Block of 8th Street East.
Court eases internet restrictions for Sask. man who matched with a 15-year-old girl on Tinder

A Saskatchewan man who had a sexual encounter with a 15-year-old girl he met on Tinder successfully appealed to shorten release conditions barring him from online dating.

Northern Ontario

Northern Ont. town looking at tiny homes to address housing crisis

The Town of Blind River is looking at using tiny homes to create smaller and more affordable housing in the community.
One person killed in Hwy. 17 crash in northwest Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police in Dryden are investigating a fatal commercial motor vehicle collision that took place Monday morning on Highway 17.
Three new fires reported in northern Ontario

Three new wildland fires were reported in the Northeast Region on Monday, according to Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services.

London

St. Thomas woman fears being 'boxed in' by Volkswagen construction

Majorie Nowlan, 87, resides within sight of the future Volkswagen battery plant. But unlike most of the neighbours, her land wasn’t bought out.
Bruce County soon to be home to second largest battery in Canada

Bruce County will soon be home to the second largest battery in Canada. The province's grid operator has awarded French renewable energy company Neoen a contract for a new 380 megawatt battery.
Weekend theft leads to arrest in north London

Around 2:20 a.m. on Saturday, police were notified by an alarm monitoring centre of the incident in the area of Hyde Park Road and South Carriage Road.

Barrie

Longtime Bradford couple found dead inside home in murder-suicide, police say

Police are providing more details about two people found dead inside a Bradford West Gwillimbury home last week.
Destructive fire in Muskoka campground causes $500,000 in damage

A destructive fire in a Huntsville campground over the weekend caused half a million dollars in damages.
School bus with students onboard becomes entangled in overhead lines

A busload of children heading to Hyde Park Public School in Barrie had an unexpected delay Tuesday morning when their school bus became entangled in overhead wires.

Windsor

Murder of former Windsorite solved after nearly 50 years by Alberta law enforcement

Melissa Rehorek, 20, was killed in September 1976 in Calgary.
Suspect charged after stabbing on University Avenue

Windsor police have charged a 25-year-old man after a stabbing on University Avenue over the weekend.
Damage estimated at $600,000 after east Windsor fire

Two people have been displaced after a fire in east Windsor.

Vancouver Island

B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton hospitalized after prison attack

British Columbia serial killer Robert Pickton was attacked and sustained life-threatening injuries in a Quebec prison Sunday in what officials described as a 'major assault.'
4 Indian nationals accused of killing B.C. Sikh activist to appear in court Tuesday

Four Indian nationals accused in the murder of British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are all due in court Tuesday.
'We were close': Vancouver Canucks eliminated from Stanley Cup playoffs

A 3-2 defeat by the Edmonton Oilers Monday night ended the playoff run for the Vancouver Canucks.

Kelowna

'Altercation' in Penticton leaves 1 dead: RCMP

One person is dead after a fight in Penticton early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Suspect fled in 2-door Fiat after convenience store robbery, Merritt RCMP say

A suspect is at large after robbing a convenience store at gunpoint in Merritt, B.C., Friday, according to local police.
Kamloops RCMP issue public warning about 2 men allegedly at centre of 'organized crime conflict'

After four targeted shootings in four days, Mounties in Kamloops are taking the unusual step of warning the public about two men they believe are likely to be targeted in future violent incidents.

Lethbridge

Buttazzoni overtime goal propels Bandits past Crusaders 4-3 in BCHL playoff

With just over two minutes remaining in the first overtime, Mirko Buttazzoni scored to give the Bandits a 4-3 victory over the Sherwood Park Crusaders Saturday in Brooks.
Brooks fall 4-3 to Crusaders in BCHL playoff game

The Sherwood Park Crusaders got some great goaltending from Erick Roest Friday night on the way to a 4-3 victory over the Brooks Bandits.
Lethbridge home prices continue to rise

The average home price in Lethbridge has jumped 11.6 per cent in the last year. A home in Lethbridge now costs just over $374,000 on average. That's according to the latest data from the Alberta Real Estate Association.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault police cleared in incident in which senior fractured a finger

Sault police did nothing wrong when a senior in a mental health crisis fractured his finger, Ontario’s police watchdog has concluded.
Sault, Ont., suspect charged with smearing feces

A 57-year-old suspect in Sault Ste. Marie has been charged with mischief in connection with an incident last month.
One person killed in Hwy. 17 crash in northwest Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police in Dryden are investigating a fatal commercial motor vehicle collision that took place Monday morning on Highway 17.

N.L.

Newfoundland grandmothers can wail on the accordion. A historian wants them on stage

79-year-old Madonna Wilkinson has been playing the accordion since she was 15, when she picked one up that had been left behind at one of her parents' rollicking parties in the oceanside town about 25 kilometres north of St. John's, N.L. She has played Sunday masses and St. Patrick's Day parties, and community events of all kinds.
The latest advice for expecting parents? Sign up for child care as soon as you're pregnant

Canada's new $10-a-day child care program is expanding, but there's growing evidence that demand for the program is rising even faster, leaving many parents on the outside looking in.
Study says aquaculture likely driving wild salmon extinction in Newfoundland

A new study shows an Atlantic salmon population in southern Newfoundland is disappearing, and it says nearby aquaculture operations are a likely contributor to the decline.

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