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Low-risk alcohol guidance sparks debate as drinkers start examining habits, evidence

Canada's new guidance on alcohol is sparking plenty of debate, and while some experts say it could lead to frank conversations with health providers to help drinkers make informed choices, others are questioning the advice to imbibe fewer than two drinks per week.

Bottles of British Columbia wine on display at a liquor store in Cremona, Alta., on Feb. 7, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

After sex assault acquittal, military clears Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin of misconduct

The Canadian military has concluded on the balance of probabilities that Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin 'did not engage in sexual misconduct' after the senior military officer was acquitted of sexual assault late last year.

Allies may soon be supplying Ukraine with battle tanks; PM Trudeau won't say if Canada will follow suit

As Poland readies to provide Ukraine with German-made battle tanks amid signals Germany wouldn't stand in the way, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canadian government has 'nothing to announce' at this time.

Subcontracting ArriveCan development 'seems highly illogical and inefficient:' Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has asked Canada's top public servant to look into the government's procurement process over what he says seems a 'highly illogical and inefficient' contract to develop the ArriveCan app.

This pileup of garbage is turning a Balkan river into a floating dump

Piles of waste accumulating in the Drina River in eastern Bosnia are turning the area into a floating dump.

Alberta government says no evidence of emails to prosecutors

The Alberta government says it could not find any emails to substantiate allegations that one of Premier Danielle Smith's staffers wrote to Crown prosecutors to try to influence how they handled cases tied to the blockade at the Coutts border crossing.

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BREAKING | Former TVDSB teacher who skipped court located in northern Ontario: LPS

A former Thames Valley District School Board teacher who failed to show up in court last week for sentencing on child porn charges has been located in Sudbury, Ont. according to London police.
A fresh start: Ukrainian refugees open café in Strathroy

One year ago, Mykola Biloval and his wife Iryna could have never imagined a life in Strathroy, Ont. Yet today, they call the southwestern Ontario community their adopted home after fleeing war-torn Ukraine.
Significant snowfall expected in London, Ont. this Wednesday

A special weather statement is in effect for London-Middlesex and surrounding areas. According to Environment Canada, a Texas low is expected to bring snow to southern Ontario late Wednesday into Thursday.

Windsor

A vaccine for bees? ‘It’s looking promising’: Essex County beekeeper

The world’s first vaccine against American foulbrood has been approved for use by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Flair cancels service to Montreal from Windsor, last flight Feb. 6

Windsor travellers who have booked a trip to Montreal using Flair Airlines may find their flight has been cancelled.
'Undetermined' fire in Windsor Sunday evening

No injuries are reported after a fire in the 800 block of Ouellette Ave. near Elliott Street on Sunday evening. Crews were called to the scene around 6 p.m. and were asking people to stay clear of the area.

Barrie

Man suffers critical injuries in workplace accident in Oro-Medonte

One person has been seriously injured on a worksite near Orillia.
Up to 20cm of snowfall expected for parts of Simcoe County this week

Environment Canada predicts the unseasonable weather to come to an end this week across parts of Simcoe County.
Serious tractor-trailer crash on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte

Police closed a section of Highway 11 north of Line 14 in Oro-Medonte shortly after 6:30 Monday morning for a serious collision involving a tractor-trailer.

Northern Ontario

Accused impaired driver crashes with toddler in vehicle on Hwy. 17

A 31-year-old Sudbury woman accused of impaired driving is facing several charges following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 17 on Saturday.
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BREAKING | Sudbury police investigating an armed attack on New Sudbury trail

Sudbury police are asking the public to avoid the area around Grandview Park in New Sudbury on Monday afternoon as they track an assault suspect.
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.

Ottawa

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BREAKING | Hundreds of Ottawa Police officers affected by payroll issue

At least two hundred Ottawa Police Service officers are experiencing payroll issues that resulted in some members of the force receiving less than two dollars on their most recent paycheque.
Vehicle-based protests will be dismantled if they occur on 'Freedom Convoy' anniversary: Ottawa police chief

The Ottawa Police Services Board will receive an update on police preparations for a possible 'Freedom Convoy 2.0' this afternoon, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the protests against COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Brake fault on Ottawa LRT train leads to commuter delays

A brake problem caused an Ottawa LRT train to stop on Monday, causing delays for commuters on the Confederation Line.

Toronto

Toronto man wanted in alleged armed carjacking of 'rare' Ferrari worth $1 million

New surveillance video shows the moments leading up to an alleged armed carjacking in Toronto last fall that police said saw the suspects make off with a rare $1-million Ferrari.
Timeline of when southern Ontario's 'significant' snowstorm will hit

Winter will be making a major comeback this week with a significant snow storm set to blast through southern Ontario.
Uninsured G1 driver allegedly behind Highway 401 crash that injured 4 people

A G1 driver operating a vehicle without insurance was behind the wheel for a collision that injured four people on Highway 401, police say.

Montreal

Montreal man guilty of promoting hatred against Jews in article on neo-Nazi site

A 36-year-old Montreal man was found guilty Monday of wilfully promoting hatred against Jews in a 2017 article he wrote for a neo-Nazi website.
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WEATHER | Heavy snowstorms set to hit Quebec. Here's what to expect

Another winter storm is headed for Southwestern Quebec this week. Environment and Climate Change Canada has already issued special weather statements warning of heavy snow and strong winds from Windsor to eastern regions of Quebec.
Pre-emptively using notwithstanding clause 'not the right thing to do:' Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says provinces should not be pre-emptively using the notwithstanding clause, because it means 'suspending fundamental rights and freedoms.'

Atlantic

Snowfall, rainfall warnings in effect across the Maritimes; police warn of flooding, collisions

Rainfall and snowfall warnings are in effect across the Maritimes, which has some prompted warnings of flooding and collisions in some areas.
Woman, three children rushed to hospital after Moncton house fire

A mother and her three children were taken to hospital Monday morning after a fire at a home in downtown Moncton, N.B.
Community rallies behind bid to preserve home of Nova Scotia's first Black doctor

Prominent members of Nova Scotia's Black community are supporting a bid to protect the Halifax home and clinic of the late Clement Ligoure, the province's first Black doctor and an unsung hero of the 1917 Halifax Explosion.

Winnipeg

Restaurant robbed with firecracker, taxi stolen, woman arrested: Winnipeg police

A taxi was stolen and a restaurant was robbed using firecrackers early Sunday morning according to Winnipeg police.
Is Manitoba experiencing an Ozempic shortage?

Manitobans who are worried that the Ozempic shortage impacting the United States will reach the province have nothing to worry about, at least for right now, according to experts.
Manitoba premier hints at financial aid, budget consultations float more tax cuts

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is hinting at more financial aid in the coming days to help people deal with inflation.

Calgary

AHS postpones elective surgeries amid Alberta-wide network outage

Alberta Health Services is postponing some elective surgeries as a province-wide network outage continues to impact some services.
23-year-old charged in Calgary crash that killed skateboarder

A 23-year-old Calgary man has been charged in connection to a summer crash that killed a pedestrian in the community of Huntington Hills.
Johnny Gaudreau comes back to Calgary's Saddledome as a Blue Jacket

Johnny Gaudreau stepped back onto Saddledome ice Monday in Columbus Blue Jackets colours.

Edmonton

'Self-appointed spiritual leader' charged with sexual assault: Edmonton police

Edmonton police say a "self-appointed spiritual leader" has been charged with sexual assault, and investigators believe there may be additional victims.
Edmonton paramedic with terminal cancer receiving help to 'live and die together' with his wife

William Huget worked for 30 years as an advanced care paramedic, helping Albertans on their worst days. Now that he has terminal cancer, he's graciously accepting support in an effort to stay at home with his wife for as long as possible.
'We need to do better': Residential snow clearing about to start, but not soon enough for Sohi

A Phase 2 residential parking ban will come into effect in Edmonton on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The city announced last week that crews would begin residential road clearing this week, weather permitting.

Vancouver

Alleged soup-thrower back in jail, facing multiple charges: VPD

A 27-year-old man who’s accused of assaulting a senior store clerk in Vancouver earlier this month is back in custody, according to police.
Sister of VPD officer Nicole Chan testified she felt aimless before suicide

The sister of a Vancouver police officer who died by suicide told a coroner's inquest she believed Const. Nicole Chan was being blackmailed to have sex with another officer in the department.
B.C. Green Party names second deputy leader in preparation for election

The British Columbia Green Party has named a second deputy leader in a move leader Sonia Furstenau says is key to preparing for the next provincial election.

Outdoor Kitchener skating rinks getting ready to go

Outdoor Kitchener skating rinks getting ready to go

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BREAKING | Former TVDSB teacher who skipped court located in northern Ontario: LPS

BREAKING | Sudbury police investigating an armed attack on New Sudbury trail

BREAKING | Hundreds of Ottawa Police officers affected by payroll issue

WEATHER | Heavy snowstorms set to hit Quebec. Here's what to expect