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Storm leaves at least nine dead, many powerless across Ontario and Quebec

Tens of thousands of people remain without power after Saturday's powerful storm that left at least nine dead and caused extensive damage throughout southern Ontario and Quebec.

Residents take a look at a tree that was destroyed during a major storm in Ottawa on Saturday, May 21, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

What is a 'derecho'? Climatologist explains Saturday's powerful storm

The storm that moved across Ontario and Quebec Saturday is known as a 'derecho', a powerful kind of windstorm that is long lasting and far-reaching.

Trained dogs can identify COVID-19 by sniffing skin swabs: study

A new study that brought sniffer dogs to an airport to search for COVID-19 has found that dogs may be able to detect the virus with high accuracy just from smelling skin swabs.

Russian sentenced to life in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial

A Ukrainian court sentenced a 21-year-old Russian soldier to life in prison Monday for killing a civilian, sealing the first conviction for war crimes since Moscow's invasion three months ago.

Zelenskyy urges 'maximum' sanctions on Russia in Davos talk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for 'maximum' sanctions against Russia during a virtual speech Monday to corporate executives, government officials and other elites on the first day of the World Economic Economic gathering in Davos.

How concerned should we be about monkeypox?

Global health officials have sounded the alarm over rising cases in Europe and elsewhere of monkeypox, a type of viral infection more common to west and central Africa. Here's what we know about the current outbreak and the relative risk.

Group of Ontario lawyers petitions courts to keep proceedings virtual

More than 1,000 lawyers in Ontario have signed a petition to make all court appearances 'presumptively virtual unless parties and their counsel agree otherwise.'

Canada's most northern border to reopen June 1, Yukon prepares for return of tourism

Yukon's tourism industry is abuzz with anticipation as Canada's northernmost border opens next week for the first time since before the pandemic began, says the executive director of the Klondike Visitors Association in Dawson City.

Officials expect 3 to 4 days to restore power across Ottawa following storm

Hydro Ottawa says it will take several days to restore power and clean up after a severe storm damaged hydro poles and wires on Saturday.

London

Blackwell Road in Sarnia closed due to two-vehicle collision and downed hydro lines

All traffic on Blackwell Road between Modeland Road and Metcalf Drive will be closed due to a motor vehicle collision on Sunday evening.
Multiple power outages in London after fierce thunderstorm tears through southern Ontario

Many people in London, Ont. are still cleaning up debris while 2,500 remain without power Sunday after a powerful thunderstorm rolled through southern Ontario Saturday.
Truscott Movie returning to Huron County

After a successful week-long screening in early May, a movie based on the Steven Truscott story, is coming back to Huron County.

Windsor

8 people dead after storm rips through Ontario; tens of thousands without power

The death count related to a destructive storm that ripped through much of southern Ontario continues to rise
As rising food prices become problematic for families, community gardens may be part of the solution

For the last six years, the South Merritt Community Garden in Windsor, Ont., has been a place where people can learn how to grow their own food by acquiring gardening skills
Popular Greek restaurant Thanasi's says farewell to Windsor after 41 years

Every day since the owner of Thanasi's Olympus Greek Restaurant in Windsor, Ont. announced he would be retiring, Nick Pontikis says the place has been packed like it would be on New Year's Eve.

Barrie

Two people injured in ATV Rollover in Adjala-Tosorontio

Two people are in hospital following an ATV rollover in Adjala-Tosorontio on Sunday.
Cottage country businesses hopeful for busy summer season

Businesses across cottage country eagerly welcome back clientele for a relatively restriction-free summer season.
Ontario Liberals accuse Progressive Conservatives of avoiding debates

The Liberal candidate for Barrie-Springwater-Oro Medonte issued a challenge Sunday to all Progressive Conservative candidates, urging them to fill their reserved seats at debates across the province.

Northern Ontario

Missing plane found

Ontario Provincial Police say a missing aircraft was discovered Saturday evening in Lake Superior Provincial Park, about two kilometres east of Old Woman Road.
8 people dead after storm rips through Ontario; tens of thousands without power

The death count related to a destructive storm that ripped through much of southern Ontario continues to rise
Officials expect 3 to 4 days to restore power across Ottawa following storm

Hydro Ottawa says it will take several days to restore power and clean up after a severe storm damaged hydro poles and wires on Saturday.

Ottawa

More than 150,000 Ottawa homes and businesses still without power following the storm

Hydro Ottawa says it could take three to four days to restore power to tens of thousands of Ottawa homes and businesses following Saturday's powerful storm.
Ottawa's mayor recommends people work from home for the next few days

Mayor Jim Watson is asking Ottawa residents to work from home over the next few days following the long weekend as the clean up continues from Saturday's devastating storm.
What to do with spoiled food after a power outage

Power has been out for hundreds of thousands of people in Ottawa for more than a full day, which means food is spoiling in fridges and freezers across the city.

Toronto

Storm leaves at least nine dead, many powerless across Ontario and Quebec

Tens of thousands of people remain without power after Saturday's powerful storm that left at least nine dead and caused extensive damage throughout southern Ontario and Quebec.
What 3 Hamilton stakeholders want out of this Ontario election

The Ontario election campaign may not be generating the same level of interest as some previous races but Kojo Damptey says that the result will nonetheless be "critical" for Hamilton.
Driver dead after crashing into east-end Toronto home, gas leak capped

Toronto police say a man is dead after he crashed into a home in the Beaches Sunday evening and caused a gas leak.

Montreal

Hundreds of thousands of Quebec homes still without power after weekend storm

Hydro-Quebec states at the height of the storm, 550,000 customers were without power.
What's open and closed in Montreal this Victoria, Patriots' Day long weekend

Whether you call it Victoria Day or Patriots' Day, here's a list of what's open and closed on Monday, May 23.
Large fire rips through brush south of Montreal

A large fire left stretches of brush south of Montreal burnt to ashes as firefighters hosed down fields to contain the blaze.

Atlantic

One fisherman dead following incident on remote lake near Saint John

New Brunswick RCMP say a Saint John man has died following an incident Saturday afternoon on Loch Alva Lake, near Musquash.
'I'll be back next year to win it again': 2 Halifax runners win Blue Nose Marathon Sunday

Two new Haligonians won the Blue Nose Marathon Sunday, and for both, it was their first time winning a marathon.
Halifax-area building under construction collapses; no one on-site at the time: developer

An investigation into how and why a building under construction in the Halifax area collapsed on Sunday is underway, according to the developer behind the project.

Winnipeg

Evacuation order issued, closures expanded in Whiteshell Provincial Park

The Province of Manitoba is advising of a mandatory evacuation order and expanding closures in Whiteshell Provincial Park.
'Everything has gone up': Animal shelters struggling to keep up with rising costs

Pet rescues are feeling the pinch with the cost of food, gas and many other items only getting pricier, making it all the more difficult for shelters to operate.
Indigenous Manitoba man risks his life to bring humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Kim Sigurdson, a Métis philanthropist from Manitoba, travelled to Ukraine in early May on his own dime to bring support to displaced Ukrainians.

Calgary

Kane hat trick fuels Oilers 4-1 win over Flames to take series lead

Evander Kane scored a natural hat trick during an electric six-minute span and captain Connor McDavid provided more magic with three assists in another dominant performance as the Edmonton Oilers downed the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.
43 CP Rail cars carrying potash derail east of Fort Macleod, Alta.

Clean up is underway after 43 CP Rail train cars carrying potash left the track Sunday morning east of Fort Macleod, Alta.
Calgary motorcycle enthusiasts dress up in 'Sunday Best' to raise awareness for men's health

A group of Calgary motorcycle enthusiasts showed up in style Sunday, wearing their finest three-piece suits and vintage attire in an effort to raise money for men’s health.

Edmonton

Kane hat trick fuels Oilers 4-1 win over Flames to take series lead

Evander Kane scored a natural hat trick during an electric six-minute span and captain Connor McDavid provided more magic with three assists in another dominant performance as the Edmonton Oilers downed the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Family of man killed in Chinatown attack hope for solutions to create a safer community

Family members remember one of the men killed in Chinatown this week as a kind and hardworking man, and hope that his needless death will lead to change.
'Will change the lake': Residents worry about proposed feedlot operation near Pigeon Lake, Alta.

Residents south of Edmonton are concerned about a proposed feedlot near Pigeon Lake.

Vancouver

79-year-old waiting for open-heart surgery in B.C. says health is deteriorating

A Vancouver senior says she was told by her doctor in November that she required open-heart surgery. Seven months later, she’s yet to receive a surgery date and says her condition is getting worse.
Solemn day of ceremony to mark anniversary of Kamloops unmarked graves

Beginning at sunrise on Monday, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc will host a solemn day of ceremony and reflection to mark the one-year anniversary of unmarked graves being located at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.
'Youth detox saves lives': Rally held to protest Vancouver program closure

A group gathered in east Vancouver Sunday to rally against a youth detox being shut down.