The man was arrested and taken to a local police detachment before further investigation revealed that the suspect used a fake name and was not, in fact, the federal offender.

A 68-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle collision in North Perth on Sunday,

It was shortly before noon on Sunday when police and paramedics were called to Perth Line 75, north of Atwood, for reports that a vehicle hit a tree.

Atwood's piece drew sharp criticism from some observers, who were angered by what they saw as a betrayal of feminist values.

Atwood will be among nine recipients of a special award at the March 11 show in Toronto.