Major Ontario winter storm brings mixed precipitation and warnings
A major winter storm dumped snow rain and ice across Ontario on Tuesday with rainfall warnings in the south and snowfall alerts in central and eastern regions. Environment Canada warned of a second storm Friday with heavy snow forecast north of Peterborough Huntsville and Greater Sudbury, urging caution and slower driving.
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Ottawa Snow to Freezing Rain Warning From Kidd
Ottawa faces 10 to 20 cm of snow on Tuesday switching to long freezing rain overnight. Morning commutes may be poor with ice. Toronto and Hamilton areas see up to 35 mm of precipitation as storm eases Tuesday night. Environment Canada issues rainfall warnings for Windsor Niagara and nearby regions. OPP reports dozens of minor collisions in the GTA.
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Russian citizen earns Canadian citizenship after immigration row
A Russian woman in Ottawa, Maria Kartasheva, granted Canadian citizenship despite earlier delays and a prior in absentia conviction in Russia tied to posts criticizing the invasion of Ukraine. She calls for reforms to prevent others from facing similar political persecution and plans a parliamentary petition through her activist group.
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RCMP to collect race based data nationwide pilot
The RCMP will start a one year pilot to collect race based data in Wood Buffalo Fort McMurray Alberta Thompson Manitoba and Whitehorse with two more sites in British Columbia and Nova Scotia to study police interactions with Indigenous and Black communities. Data on use of force arrests and routine checks will be analyzed to inform policy and training while protecting anonymity.
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Canada Promise on NASAMS for Ukraine Still Unfulfilled
Ukraine's president pushes for air defense as Canada funds a NASAMS system worth 406 million for Ukraine, but delivery remains uncertain. Ottawa announced the pledge on January 10, 2023, yet a U S partner reports no current contract and timing remains unclear.
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