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'Ready, willing and able': COVID-19 vaccine policies at Ontario hospitals are keeping some health workers from filling dire staff shortages

Despite Ontario no longer requiring health-care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, all of the province's 140 public hospitals continue to enforce a mandatory vaccination policy, leaving some experienced front-line workers in the dust as facilities face a staffing crisis.

A nurse tends to a patient in the Intensive Care Unit at the Bluewater Health Hospital in Sarnia, Ont., Jan. 26, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

'Significant' snowstorm heading for southern Ontario. Here's what to expect

Southern Ontario is on track to get hit with a significant winter storm this week, with 'rapidly accumulating snow' expected to make travel difficult.

'Why did you even let us rebook?': Regina couple's destination wedding disrupted twice by repeated Sunwing cancellations

Sunwing has cancelled a number of winter flights from Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg, causing chaos for one Regina couple’s wedding plans as flights for their destination wedding in Mexico were cancelled not once, but twice.

Suspect in mass killing of 10 at ballroom dance club found dead in van, Calif. sheriff says

The hunt for a gunman who killed 10 people at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club ended Sunday when authorities found him dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the van he used to flee after people thwarted his attempt at a second shooting.

Minister: Germany won't block Poland giving Ukraine tanks

The speaker of Russia's parliament warned Sunday that countries supplying Ukraine with more powerful weapons risked their own destruction, a message that followed new pledges of armoured vehicles, air defence systems and other equipment but not the battle tanks Kyiv requested.

Brooke Henderson makes Canadian golf history with 13th LPGA win

Canada's Brooke Henderson has won her 13th LPGA Tour title. Henderson won the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions on Sunday by four strokes. She finished the fourth round 2-under 70 for an overall score of 16-under par.

Bruce, there he goes: Struggling Canucks fire head coach Boudreau

After weeks of speculation, the struggling Vancouver Canucks have fired head coach Bruce Boudreau.

Funeral held in Montreal for man who died near irregular border crossing

A funeral is taking place today for a Haitian man whose body was found earlier this month near an unofficial border crossing south of Montreal. Provincial police have said they believe Fritznel Richard, 44, likely died of hypothermia while trying to enter the United States.

Fans, celebs gather at Graceland to mourn Lisa Marie Presley

Hundreds of people gathered on the front lawn of Graceland on a gray, chilly Sunday morning in Memphis to mourn the death and remember the life of Lisa Marie Presley, who died earlier this month.

London

‘Housing, housing, housing’: London area leaders speak to province at ROMA Conference

There is no question about what Oxford County Warden Marcus Ryan wants to tell provincial leaders in Toronto, Ont. over the next few days.
Collision sends two motorists to hospital with unknown injuries Sunday

OPP is investigating a serious two vehicle collision that occurred on Wonderland Road, North of Shorlea Line, Sunday evening
Café faces two break-ins in less than 6 months

The Sidetrack café in Wortley village has fallen victim to not one but two break-ins.

Windsor

South Walkerville man protests ongoing train noise as councillor says 'conversation has started' feds to address issue

Following three months of sleepless nights caused by the sound of train whistles loudly going off at random times throughout the day and night, a South Walkerville man says the issue has become "a matter of health."
‘2023 will be the year of hope’: Windsor celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year

The Chinese Lunar New Year, Year of the Rabbit is being celebrated in Windsor at Devonshire Mall with the return of the annual in-person festive event.
‘More reasons to celebrate’: Windsor Wedding Extravaganza returns

The Windsor Wedding Extravaganza show returned to the Caboto Club this weekend.

Barrie

Man arrested in connection with Brampton shooting and Shelburne arson

A 40-year-old man identified as a ‘person of interest’ in the Jan. 20 shooting of a woman in Brampton and wanted for arson in Shelburne is now in police custody.
Rescue operations underway after snowmobilers fall through ice

Rescue crews in Six Mile Lake are searching for a missing snowmobiler after two snowmobiles fell through the ice Sunday morning.
Police investigating deadly crash in Amaranth

One person is dead and two others are in hospital after a collision in Amaranth Township on Saturday.

Northern Ontario

'Ready, willing and able': COVID-19 vaccine policies at Ontario hospitals are keeping some health workers from filling dire staff shortages

Despite Ontario no longer requiring health-care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, all of the province's 140 public hospitals continue to enforce a mandatory vaccination policy, leaving some experienced front-line workers in the dust as facilities face a staffing crisis.
Indigenous influencers from northern Ont. to model in N.Y. Fashion Week

An Alberta born culturally inspired Indigenous fashion designer is headed to New York fashion week in September with a team of influential Indigenous people to model her designs; including three from northeastern Ontario.
Suspect in mass killing of 10 at ballroom dance club found dead in van, Calif. sheriff says

The hunt for a gunman who killed 10 people at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club ended Sunday when authorities found him dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the van he used to flee after people thwarted his attempt at a second shooting.

Ottawa

Construction to begin this fall on new Salvation Army 'Centre of Hope' on Montreal Road

The Salvation Army hopes to begin construction on its new community hub in Vanier this fall, as the area councillor and residents continue to raise concerns about the proposed plan.
Popular Ottawa diner closing after 55 years in business

The Brookfield Restaurant will close its doors permanently on Jan. 31. The popular restaurant has been open on Brookfield Road for 55 years.
Brooke Henderson makes Canadian golf history with 13th LPGA win

Canada's Brooke Henderson has won her 13th LPGA Tour title. Henderson won the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions on Sunday by four strokes. She finished the fourth round 2-under 70 for an overall score of 16-under par.

Toronto

'Significant' snowstorm heading for southern Ontario. Here's what to expect

Southern Ontario is on track to get hit with a significant winter storm this week, with 'rapidly accumulating snow' expected to make travel difficult.
Ontario pediatric hospitals ask for help to deal with backlog of 12K surgeries

Nearly 12,000 children are on a wait list for surgeries across Ontario, a situation officials at four major pediatric hospitals say is part of a much bigger problem they need help from the province to solve.
Man arrested in connection with Brampton shooting and Shelburne arson

A 40-year-old man identified as a ‘person of interest’ in the Jan. 20 shooting of a woman in Brampton and wanted for arson in Shelburne is now in police custody.

Montreal

St-Pierre Plamondon accepts Sandro Grande's apology for violent 2012 comments

Parti Québécois (PQ) leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon officially accepted Sandro Grande's apology on Sunday after the two men spoke for over an hour at the PQ offices in Montreal. Montreal CF had hired Grande as head coach of the reserve team -- but he was quickly shown the door for 2012 comments in which he supported the shooter who attempted to assassinate former premier Pauline Marois.
Quebec data shows CO2 levels higher than acceptable in a third of classrooms measured

The number of classrooms in Quebec where CO2 levels exceed Health Canada and the Quebec institute of public health's (INSPQ) recommendations appears to be higher than what the education minister said is appropriate.
Festive day in Chinatown as Montrealers celebrate Lunar New Year

It was a colourful afternoon in Montreal's Chinatown as hundreds assembled to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The first celebration of its kind since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the festivities reenergized an area hard-hit by health restrictions and economic instability.

Atlantic

Suspect in custody after dangerous person alert issued in Cumberland County, N.S.: RCMP

A dangerous person alert in Cumberland County, N.S., has been cancelled Sunday after police say the suspect was taken into custody.
Rainfall and snowfall warnings issued for the Maritimes

A heavy mix of snow and rain is expected in the Maritimes Monday into early Tuesday morning.
Dozens rally in Sydney to voice concern over Nova Scotia's health-care system

Health care has been a hot topic in Nova Scotia so far this year, and on Sunday, a crowd marched through downtown Sydney to voice their concerns.

Winnipeg

Two arrested in ridesharing assault: Police

Winnipeg police have arrested two people in connection to an assault of a ridesharing driver last week.
Organization calling for education property tax dollars to be used elsewhere

The Province of Manitoba has begun phasing out the education tax rebate - but some Manitobans say they'd rather the money go somewhere else.
'I love it!': Frost Bite River Run returns to Riverview

Winnipeg's running enthusiasts took to the trails Sunday morning as a beloved winter event returned to Riverview post-pandemic.

Calgary

Victim in fatal Chestermere crash identified

The family of a man killed in a multi-vehicle crash near Chestermere has identified the victim.
Winter is back, as heavy snowfall hits parts of Calgary

Winter resumed early Sunday morning in Calgary as heavy snowfall blanketed parts of the city.
New WinSport wheelchairs to aid in adaptive multisport program

WinSport is expanding programming with the unveiling of 27 new wheelchairs that were purchased through the support of a grant by The Calgary Foundation.

Edmonton

More than 1,400 Albertans died from drug-poisoning deaths in 2022: provincial data

While there were more drug-poisoning deaths in Alberta until December last year than in 2020, deaths remain lower than 2021's record-breaking 1,842.
Southeast Edmonton house fire treated as sudden death by investigators

Police are now investigating a Sunday fire in southeast Edmonton as a sudden death.
'They are really doing a commendable job': Organization providing beds for kids in need

An organization that provides new beds for children who need them made a delivery Saturday to a family that recently moved to Edmonton.

Vancouver

1 dead after snowmobilers caught in avalanche near Valemount, B.C.

One person has died after two snowmobilers were caught in an avalanche near Valemount, B.C. Saturday.
Return of Lunar New Year parade brings 'hope,' celebration to Vancouver's Chinatown

A beloved annual event returned to the streets of Vancouver's Chinatown Sunday, with locals and visiting politicians alike welcoming the year of the rabbit.
Daylight stabbing sends 1 to hospital in New Westminster

Police in New Westminster are investigating after an injured man who had been stabbed was found on a bus Saturday afternoon.