Second shipment of Canadian lethal aid arrives in Ukraine

A second shipment of Canadian lethal aid arrived in Ukraine Wednesday as part of the federal government’s promise to support its ally against Russian incursion.

Defence Minister Anita Anand tweeted photos of the gear, writing that “further invasion of a sovereign state is absolutely unacceptable,” and reiterating Canada’s support.

Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov thanked Canada for its support, posting a video on Facebook of the shipment arriving by plane.

This comes after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $7.8 million worth of lethal equipment and ammunition to Ukraine. Previously the aid sent to the eastern European country was non-lethal only, including surveillance equipment, field hospitals and other medical gear through the Canadian Armed Forces’ deployment as part of Operation UNIFIER.

Wednesday marked the Ukrainian Council of National Security and Defence declaring a state of emergency for the entire country, as tensions continue to rise after Russian President Vladimir Putin moved troops into two separatist-backed, pro-Russian regions he recognized as republics on Monday.

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'Sophisticated' cyberattacks detected on B.C. government networks, premier says

There has been a "sophisticated" cybersecurity breach detected on B.C. government networks, Premier David Eby confirmed Wednesday evening.

Police handcuff man trying to enter Drake's Toronto mansion

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Biden says he will stop sending bombs and artillery shells to Israel if they launch major invasion of Rafah

U.S. President Joe Biden said for the first time Wednesday he would halt shipments of American weapons to Israel, which he acknowledged have been used to kill civilians in Gaza, if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders a major invasion of the city of Rafah.

Canucks claw out 5-4 comeback win over Oilers in Game 1

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Nijjar murder suspect says he had Canadian study permit in immigration firm's video

One of the Indian nationals accused of murdering British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar says in a social media video that he received a Canadian study permit with the help of an Indian immigration consultancy.

Pfizer agrees to settle more than 10K lawsuits over Zantac cancer risk: Bloomberg News

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Quebec premier defends new museum on Quebecois nation after Indigenous criticism

Quebec Premier Francois Legault is defending his comments about a new history museum after he was accused by a prominent First Nations group of trying to erase their history.

U.S. presidential candidate RFK Jr. had a brain worm, has recovered, campaign says

Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a parasite in his brain more than a decade ago, but has fully recovered, his campaign said, after the New York Times reported about the ailment.

Canada

Trucker's body found in trailer in Newfoundland after failed police search in Ontario

Ontario Provincial Police are facing tough questions about their search for a missing Newfoundland trucker whose rig was found two weeks ago in Ontario, then sent back to Newfoundland, where his body was found Monday in the trailer.
B.C. drug user advocates warn decriminalization change may cause more drug deaths

Health Canada's decision to allow British Columbia to again prohibit the use of illicit drugs in most public spaces will cause more deaths, the executive director of the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users says.
'I killed four people': Trial hears video evidence of Jeremy Skibicki at Winnipeg trial

“I killed four people,” alleged serial killer Jeremy Skibicki told two homicide detectives during a recorded interview played as evidence in his trial Wednesday.
B.C. mink farms' challenge to government ban dismissed in court

Five different lawsuits from B.C. mink farms seeking to reverse the provincial government's ban on their industry have been tossed out of the province's Supreme Court.
Blind Sask. boy heading to international braille competition hopes to increase accessibility for visually impaired

A Saskatchewan boy who qualified for an international braille competition in Los Angeles next month hopes he can inspire change in his home province.
'Sophisticated' cyberattacks detected on B.C. government networks, premier says

There has been a "sophisticated" cybersecurity breach detected on B.C. government networks, Premier David Eby confirmed Wednesday evening.

World

Biden says he will stop sending bombs and artillery shells to Israel if they launch major invasion of Rafah

U.S. President Joe Biden said for the first time Wednesday he would halt shipments of American weapons to Israel, which he acknowledged have been used to kill civilians in Gaza, if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders a major invasion of the city of Rafah.
Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at D.C. campus as mayor's hearing is cancelled

Police used pepper spray to clear a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University and arrested dozens of demonstrators on Wednesday just as city officials were set to appear before hostile lawmakers in Congress to account for their handling of the two-week-old protest.
Powerful storms kill 2 as tornadoes tear through central and southeastern U.S.

Severe storms tore through the central and southeast U.S. late Tuesday and Wednesday, spawning damaging tornadoes, producing massive hail, and killing one person in Tennessee and another in North Carolina when trees toppled onto their vehicles.
Former Memphis officer hit with federal charges in on-duty kidnapping, killing

A former Memphis police officer has been charged with federal civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of a man while the officer was on duty, prosecutors said Wednesday.
North Macedonia elects first woman president as centre-left incumbents suffer historic losses

North Macedonia elected its first woman president Wednesday as the governing Social Democrats suffered historic losses in twin presidential and parliamentary elections.
No hate crime charges filed against man who yelled racist slurs at Utah women's basketball team

A northern Idaho prosecutor won't bring hate crime charges against an 18-year-old accused of shouting a racist slur at members of the Utah women's basketball team during the NCAA Tournament.

Politics

'Summer of discontent': Federal unions vow to fight new 3-day a week office mandate

Federal unions are launching legal challenges and encouraging public sector workers to file "tens of thousands" of grievances over the new mandate requiring federal workers to return to the office at least three days a week in the fall.
Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard: hygienists

A new national dental-care plan denies independent hygienists equal reimbursement for the same services offered in dentists' offices — and the federal health minister said this week he isn't convinced by the rationale that led to that disparity.
Minister said 'hundreds' of Canadians might use Gaza visa. More than 7,500 applied.

An immigration lawyer in Toronto says new figures from the federal government show just how 'grudging' Ottawa's efforts have been to rescue Canadians' family members from the war in the Gaza Strip.

Health

What is whooping cough and should Canadians be concerned as Europe declares outbreak?

There is currently a whooping cough epidemic in Europe, with 10 times as many cases compared to the previous two years. While an outbreak has not been declared nationwide in Canada, whooping cough is regularly detected in the country.
Pfizer agrees to settle more than 10K lawsuits over Zantac cancer risk: Bloomberg News

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New Canadian study could be a lifesaver for thousands suffering from CTE

A first-of-its-kind Canadian research study is working towards a major medical breakthrough for a brain disorder, believed to be caused by repeated head injuries, that can only be detected after death.

Sci-Tech

Apple unveils new iPad Pro with 'outrageously powerful' AI-powered chip

Apple is hoping its latest iPad lineup will breathe new life into its sluggish tablet market. In a pre-recorded live streamed event from its Cupertino, California headquarters, the company introduced the latest versions of its iPad Pro and iPad Air tablets, and an all-new Apple Pencil Pro.
This popular cat breed has a much shorter lifespan than others, new research shows

Looking for a new little friend to curl up in your lap and purr contentedly? Before you head to the shelter, take heed – not all cat breeds are in it for the long haul.
Scientists are learning the basic building blocks of sperm whale language after years of effort

Scientists studying the sperm whales that live around the Caribbean island of Dominica have described for the first time the basic elements of how they might be talking to each other, in an effort that could one day help better protect them.

Entertainment

New 'The Office' comedy series will centre on reporters at a 'dying' newspaper

Over a decade after viewers said goodbye to beloved NBC series 'The Office,' a new comedy set in the same universe as everyone’s favorite paper company Dunder Mifflin is coming to Peacock.
Steve Albini, legendary producer for Nirvana, the Pixies and an alternative rock pioneer, dies at 61

Steve Albini, an alternative rock pioneer and legendary producer who shaped the musical landscape through his work with Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey and more, has died. He was 61.
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A Quebec actor known as Gouchy Boy was charged with assaulting a photographer at a Montreal-area courthouse Wednesday minutes before he was sentenced for sexual assault.

Business

Unlicensed cannabis stores in Cambridge, Ont. operating despite request to shut them down

Experts say so-called sovereign stores undercut licensed cannabis operators and don’t benefit Indigenous communities.
Dozens of workers at SNOLAB in Sudbury go on strike

After talks broke down earlier this week, 52 unionized staff at SNOLAB are on the picket line outside Creighton Mine in Lively.
London Drugs president apologizes for cyberattack shutdown as investigation continues

The head of London Drugs is apologizing to customers after all the retailer's stores in Western Canada were shuttered last month by a cybersecurity breach that remains under investigation.

Lifestyle

Calgary tops list of 10 cities Canadians are travelling to for summer 2024

Calgary has nabbed first place on a new list examining the top 10 Canadian cities that people from across the country are looking at travelling to this summer.
Northern Ont. woman makes 'eggstraordinary' find

A chicken farmer near Mattawa made an 'eggstraordinary' find Friday morning when she discovered one of her hens laid an egg close to three times the size of an average large chicken egg.
P.E.I. lighthouse, N.B. river spotlighted in Canada Post series

A P.E.I. lighthouse and a New Brunswick river are being honoured in a Canada Post series.

Sports

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, will plead guilty in betting case

The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case in which prosecutors allege he stole nearly US$17 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off debts, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Canucks claw out 5-4 comeback win over Oilers in Game 1

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'We don't want a repeat of what happened in the past': Vancouver easing into Canucks viewing parties

Given the ugly history of the riot than broke out when there were hockey playoff parties downtown, the City of Vancouver is starting small this Sunday with an event at Oak Meadows Park.

Autos

Pilot project for three-wheeled vehicles to start in Nova Scotia soon

A pilot project to test and evaluate the operation of federally-approved three-wheeled vehicles on Nova Scotia roads starts next week.
Liberal government not immune from auto thefts: 48 vehicles stolen in recent years

The federal Liberals are trying to crack down on a scourge of auto thefts across the country, even as the government is struggling to keep its own vehicles away from thieves, new data show.
Ford to recall some pickup trucks in Canada over tail light failure

Ford is set to recall some pickup trucks in Canada due to potential tail light failure.

Canucks claw out 5-4 comeback win over Oilers in Game 1

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'Sophisticated' cyberattacks detected on B.C. government networks, premier says

There has been a "sophisticated" cybersecurity breach detected on B.C. government networks, Premier David Eby confirmed Wednesday evening.
A buoy is now the prime suspect in the case of Vancouver's runaway barge

The buoy that a wayward barge was moored to before it was spotted adrift in the waters near downtown Vancouver on Tuesday is no longer there.

Toronto

Systemic failure to promote Black officers under microscope as superintendent apologizes for helping racialized police cheat

In emotional and raw testimony at a disciplinary tribunal, the first Black female superintendent in the Toronto Police Service apologized for helping racialized constables cheat a promotional exam.
Police handcuff man trying to enter Drake's Toronto mansion

Toronto police say a man was taken into custody outside Drake's Bridle Path mansion Wednesday afternoon after he tried to gain access to the residence.
'A beautiful soul': Funeral held for baby boy killed in wrong-way crash on Highway 401

A funeral was held on Wednesday for a three-month-old boy who died after being involved in a wrong-way crash on Highway 401 in Whitby last week.

Calgary

Building boost? Province boasts Bill 20 changes; Calgary mayor says it won't do much

As Calgary continues to battle a housing crisis, the province is rolling out changes it says will help.
Calgary family physician charged with sexual assault of Cowboys patron

A Calgary family physician is accused of sexually assaulting a woman more than a year ago.
'Only representative of the folks that show up': Few Albertans aware of public consultation

One hundred and sixteen of the Alberta government's 192 ongoing consultations seek public input on topics ranging from how the province should spend money to where trails should be built in parks.

Ottawa

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'Summer of discontent': Federal unions vow to fight new 3-day a week office mandate

Federal unions are launching legal challenges and encouraging public sector workers to file "tens of thousands" of grievances over the new mandate requiring federal workers to return to the office at least three days a week in the fall.
High school student fatally stabbed in Nepean remembered as 'beloved' son

A 15-year-old who was fatally stabbed last week is being remembered as a "beloved son, brother, cousin, nephew, grandson and friend."

Montreal

Quebec's birth rate dips to lowest level in nearly 20 years

Quebec saw a 3 per cent drop in the number of births between 2022 and 2023, according to data released Wednesday by the Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ).
English CEGEPs' struggles with Bill 96 requirements show why language law is needed: minister

Quebec's minister for the French language says if English CEGEPs are having a problem with the new French-language exam for students, it only shows that the province's language laws are necessary.
Toronto FC beats semi-pro side CS Saint-Laurent 3-0 in Canadian Championship

Matty Longstaff broke a deadlock in the 50th minute and Toronto FC went on to defeat semi-pro side CS Saint-Laurent 3-0 in the opening leg of their Canadian Championship quarterfinal on Wednesday.

Edmonton

Canucks score four unanswered goals to edge Oilers in Game 1 of series

Conor Garland's snapshot with five-and-a-half minutes left in the third period capped a three-goal run in a five-minute span, lifting the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of their second-round National Hockey League playoff series.
Size of Vancouver Island burned in 2023 Alberta wildfires: ABMI report

A group of researchers who studied the historic 2023 Alberta wildfires calls them “remarkable” at least in recent history.
Elks report net loss of $3.9M for 2023 as team narrows list of potential new owners

While the Green and Gold are bleeding even more red ink, shareholders of Edmonton's Canadian Football League franchise heard Wednesday at its annual general meeting there's hope on the horizon.

Atlantic

Trucker's body found in trailer in Newfoundland after failed police search in Ontario

Ontario Provincial Police are facing tough questions about their search for a missing Newfoundland trucker whose rig was found two weeks ago in Ontario, then sent back to Newfoundland, where his body was found Monday in the trailer.
Pilot project for three-wheeled vehicles to start in Nova Scotia soon

A pilot project to test and evaluate the operation of federally-approved three-wheeled vehicles on Nova Scotia roads starts next week.
Pair of Atlantic Canada food industry titans weigh in on food insecurity

A pair of Atlantic Canada’s food industry titans took part in a luncheon Wednesday to discuss the current state of food insecurity.

Winnipeg

'I killed four people': Trial hears video evidence of Jeremy Skibicki at Winnipeg trial

“I killed four people,” alleged serial killer Jeremy Skibicki told two homicide detectives during a recorded interview played as evidence in his trial Wednesday.
Proposed class-action lawsuit launched against Manitoba government for use of solitary confinement in prisons

A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Manitoba government by a previous inmate for the use of solitary confinement, calling the practice, "cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment."
Grab your gear: Camping season set to kick off in Manitoba

Get your gear ready – camping season has officially arrived in Manitoba.

Regina

Here's a complete timeline of the Saskatchewan teachers labour dispute

The dispute between Saskatchewan educators and the province is rapidly approaching one year in length. It's a fight that's seen a war of words waged over social media, teachers battling extreme cold on the picket line and massive disruptions for the province's student population.
Sask. parents of autistic children denounce lack of specialized learning in schools

Parents of children with autism joined MLAs in the legislature on Wednesday to rally against cuts for specialized learning in schools.
Fort Qu'Appelle high school students hold smudge walk to honour MMIWG

On Monday, students from Bert Fox Community High School led a smudge walk through Fort Qu’Appelle to bring awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

Kitchener

Police search for missing child from Waterloo

Waterloo regional police are asking for help finding a missing child from Waterloo.
'The bins aren’t appropriate': Residents react to Waterloo Region’s proposed waste collection program

A pricey plan, proposed by staff for the Region of Waterloo, would see a new fleet of garbage trucks and carts replace bags.
Cambridge withdraws encampment eviction notices

A resolution has been reached over evictions at a Cambridge, Ont. encampment.

Saskatoon

Here's a complete timeline of the Saskatchewan teachers labour dispute

The dispute between Saskatchewan educators and the province is rapidly approaching one year in length. It's a fight that's seen a war of words waged over social media, teachers battling extreme cold on the picket line and massive disruptions for the province's student population.
Sask. barista prepares to roast competitors at national coffee competition

A competitor from Saskatoon is heading to Vancouver for a competition that promises to be quite the grind.
'Written off': Sask. woman says her brother, who had Down syndrome, fell through the cracks

Tara Jo Kadlec has been advocating for better care for her brother Cory for years.

Northern Ontario

Seven northern Ont. men busted in huge online child exploitation investigation

A province-wide child sexual abuse investigation by Ontario Provincial Police dubbed Project Aquatic has resulted in hundreds of charges, including seven male suspects from northern Ontario.
'Ozempic babies': Reports of surprise pregnancies raise new questions about weight loss drugs

Numerous women have shared stories of 'Ozempic babies' on social media. But the joy some experience in discovering pregnancies may come with anxiety about the unknowns.
Ontario man devastated to learn $150,000 line of credit isn't insured after wife dies

An Ontario man found out that a line of credit he thought was insured actually isn't after his wife of 50 years died.

London

Does council deserve another pay increase? Compensation review being considered

Council is responsible for setting its own financial compensation, and next week they may reopen several politically charged issues related to their pay cheques.
More than 150 townhomes in northeast London have lost mail service due to off-leash dog

‘It’s a rough situation.’ Townhome residents on Briarhill Avenue have been without mail delivery for about two months.
Mother testifies in own defence at disturbing child abuse trial

The mother involved in a shocking child abuse case in London, Ont. took the stand on Wednesday, denying that she ever harmed her children.

Barrie

Barrie business owner fed up over repeated break-ins since opening

A small business owner in Barrie is fed up after his establishment has been the target of crime multiple times since opening in 2019.
Crown seeks 6 years jail time for Barrie woman guilty of impaired driving causing bodily harm

An emotional Cassie Korzenko walked into the Barrie Courthouse Wednesday morning with family members by her side ahead of a sentencing hearing.
14-year-old charged after high school lockdown

A 14-year-old from Orillia has been charged with mischief after a threat was made toward an Orillia high school on Wednesday.

Windsor

'Predators go where children go': 5 local people arrested, charged through Project Aquatic

Four people from Windsor, one of whom is 16 years old, and one person from Chatham are now charged with offences including possessing, accessing and making available child pornography.
'I wouldn’t trade it for anything': Caesars Windsor celebrates 30 years in the community

To celebrate their 30-year presence in the Windsor community, Caesars Windsor employees are rolling up their sleeves this week, volunteering at six local non-profit organizations.
Death deemed not suspicious after body found near Tecumseh Mall

Windsor police say the death was not suspicious after a body was found near an east Windsor mall.

Vancouver Island

B.C. expanding 3 provincial campgrounds this year

Good news for campers looking for a spot this summer: B.C. is expanding three provincial campgrounds, two on Vancouver Island and one on the mainland.
B.C. theatre to pay $55K to neurodivergent actor in discrimination case

British Columbia's human rights tribunal has awarded a neurodivergent actor, who was diagnosed with sensory and learning disorders, more than $55,000 after finding that a Kelowna theatre company discriminated against him because of his disabilities.
TSB releases report into fatal Vancouver Island floatplane crash

A floatplane crash that killed two people on the west coast of Vancouver Island last summer was caused by a collision with a boat wake or an object in the water, according to an investigation report published by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada Wednesday.

Kelowna

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.
Community mourns thousands of fish lost as B.C. drought risk looms again

Images of steelhead and trout flicker over long sheets of paper, brought to life in blue and green crayon rubbings by the thousands.
4th targeted shooting in as many days in Kamloops: RCMP

A man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Kamloops Monday evening, the fourth incident police say is part of an ongoing drug conflict playing out on the city's streets.

Lethbridge

Brooks Bandits getting ready for BCHL Alberta division finals

It took seven games, but the Brooks Bandits were able to knock off the Okotoks Oilers in the BCHL Alberta division semi-finals. After a hard-fought series, the Bandits are feeling battle-tested.
Here's what you can expect at Lethbridge's Whoop-Up Days 2024

Lethbridge's largest festival will get underway in four months, with a variety of new and returning attractions.
Northbound lane closed along Aquitania Blvd in Lethbridge

A lane closure was announced by the City of Lethbridge Wednesday.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Steelworkers sue to try and stop Group Health Centre patient cuts
Greater Sudbury Cubs head to national hockey championship

After dealing with the stomach flu and the associated bumps and bruises that accompany a run to a championship, the Greater Sudbury Cubs junior 'A' hockey team is intent on succeeding at the Centennial Cup.
Court upholds assault conviction for northern Ont. soccer player who punched opponent in the face

A vicious retaliation punch in a soccer game five years ago in the Sault was aggravated assault, an appeals court has confirmed.

N.L.

Trucker's body found in trailer in Newfoundland after failed police search in Ontario

Ontario Provincial Police are facing tough questions about their search for a missing Newfoundland trucker whose rig was found two weeks ago in Ontario, then sent back to Newfoundland, where his body was found Monday in the trailer.
Crown, defence present closing arguments for N.L. lawyer accused of sexual assault

The trial of a Newfoundland lawyer accused of sexual assault ended Tuesday with his defence team alleging the complainant lied under oath, while the prosecution said her memory lapses were understandable.
Newfoundland and Labrador latest province to tighten rules on Airbnbs

Newfoundland and Labrador is the latest jurisdiction to bring in stricter rules for short-term rentals, with a coming set of regulations that will force operators to register with the provincial government.

Second shipment of Canadian lethal aid arrives in Ukraine

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