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CTV News in Pakistan: Afghans forced out of their homeland now homeless

CTV National News Executive Producer Rosa Hwang shares what she witnessed during a visit to a refugee camp in Pakistan, where Afghan children live in flimsy tents set up in a park, without the basics like running water or enough food, with only their mothers for protection.

In a Pakistan park meant for children to play in, there are Afghan children struggling to survive. (Rosa Hwang / CTV News)

Forecast anticipates a 'two-faced' winter for Canadians

Despite warm and mild temperatures stretching on throughout most of the fall season, the wrath of winter may be coming soon, experts say. But frigid temperatures aren’t expected to last.

Smith tables controversial sovereignty act, which is 'likely' to survive in court

Danielle Smith introduced the Sovereignty within a United Canada Act in the legislature Tuesday while trying to reassure Albertans that it has nothing to do with leaving the country.

Bank of Canada lost $522 million in third quarter, marking first loss in its history

The Bank of Canada lost $522 million in the third quarter of this year, marking the first loss in its 87-year history. In the central bank's latest quarterly financial report, it says revenue from interest on its assets did not keep pace with interest charges on deposits at the bank.

RCMP investigating 'foreign actor interference activities,' Lucki says, prompting China talk in the House

The RCMP has confirmed it is investigating 'broader foreign actor interference activities' in Canada, but Commissioner Brenda Lucki is declining to provide more details given the investigations are 'ongoing.'

Drug slows Alzheimer's but can it make a real difference?

An experimental Alzheimer's drug modestly slowed the brain disease's inevitable worsening, researchers reported Tuesday – but it remains unclear how much difference that might make in people's lives.

FIFA charges Croatia after fans taunt Canada goalkeeper Milan Borjan at World Cup

A disciplinary case was opened against Croatia at the World Cup on Tuesday after the team's fans taunted a Canada player with Serbian family ties.

Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage

The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex marriages, an extraordinary sign of shifting national politics on the issue and a measure of relief for the hundreds of thousands of same-sex couples who have married since the Supreme Court's 2015 decision that legalized gay marriage countrywide.

Canadian military plane intercepted by Chinese jets 'numerous' times in recent weeks

Chinese military jets conducted several intercepts of a Royal Canadian Air Force patrol plane as it flew surveillance sorties from Japan as part of an international effort to enforce sanctions against North Korea, the Department of National Defence confirmed Tuesday.

Edmonton

Smith tables controversial sovereignty act, which is 'likely' to survive in court

Danielle Smith introduced the Sovereignty within a United Canada Act in the legislature Tuesday while trying to reassure Albertans that it has nothing to do with leaving the country.
Earthquakes rattle northern Alberta, no initial reports of damage: federal agency

At least two earthquakes were reported in northern Alberta Tuesday evening, with some saying the shakes were felt in Edmonton.
Police investigating suspected homicide in Edmonton encampment

Edmonton police are investigating after a man was found dead in an encampment Tuesday afternoon.

Vancouver

Surrey council takes next steps in scrapping municipal force in favour of RCMP

Surrey's new mayor and council have taken the next step in their plan to scrap the Surrey Police Service and maintain the RCMP as the city's police force.
How did more than 2,000 tires end up on a remote B.C. island?

B.C. ocean cleanup workers who dismantled what they're calling "tire island" – sending more than 2,000 of the parts to be recycled – are trying to figure out how the tires got there, and why they seem to have been left there for decades.
Have you seen Jodine Millar? RCMP say concern growing after missing woman's vehicle found

After Jodine Millar's vehicle was found in an Abbotsford ditch – without her in it —Mounties say they are increasingly concerned for the missing woman's safety.

Atlantic

Mother of N.B. man found dead has message for premier: 'Your province is in crisis'

The mother of a man found dead last week in Moncton, N.B. is calling for change after what she calls a series of systemic failures led to his body being found in a cold public washroom.
Wind warnings as stormy end to November brings risk of power outages in Maritimes

A powerful weather front associated with a low centred in northern Quebec will sweep across the Maritimes Wednesday night into Thursday.
$150K offered for information in case of missing Halifax-area teen Devon Marsman

The Nova Scotia government is offering up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the disappearance of Devon Sinclair Marsman.

Vancouver Island

BC Ferries cancels sailings along major routes due to weather

BC Ferries has cancelled eight sailings between Vancouver and Victoria on Tuesday due to "adverse weather." The cancelled sailings come as much of coastal B.C. endures a winter storm.
Canadian military plane intercepted by Chinese jets 'numerous' times in recent weeks

Chinese military jets conducted several intercepts of a Royal Canadian Air Force patrol plane as it flew surveillance sorties from Japan as part of an international effort to enforce sanctions against North Korea, the Department of National Defence confirmed Tuesday.
Malahat traffic comes to a crawl after semi-truck gets stuck in snow

A semi-truck got stuck on the Malahat highway on Tuesday afternoon amid heavy snowfall in the region.

Toronto

Doug Ford government will appeal Ontario court decision to strike down Bill 124

The Ontario government intends to appeal a court's decision that struck down a controversial bill that limited wages for public sector workers.
Two people in critical condition after shooting, collision in Scarborough

Two people are in critical condition following a shooting and vehicle collision in Scarborough Tuesday evening.
Illegal dumping complaints in Toronto pile up as enforcement falls: investigation

Complaints of trash illegally dumped on Toronto streets have doubled as city enforcement has plummeted -- a recipe, some residents say, for smelly and unsightly garbage to litter neighbourhoods.

Montreal

Montreal hikes residential taxes 4.1 per cent, highest since 2010

The City of Montreal announced an average tax rate increase of 4.1 per cent for residential properties in the city centre on Tuesday. It will be the highest tax increase since 2010. Residential property taxes collected by the city centre will go up an average of 4.1 per cent in 2023.
Quebec premier 'aiming' for 100 per cent French-speaking economic immigrants by 2026

Concerned about the decline of French in Quebec, particularly in Montreal, Premier François Legault says he will release more details of a plan that would require 100 per cent of economic immigrants to be French-speaking.
Man, 64, dies in helicopter crash east of Montreal

A 64-year-old man has died after his helicopter crashed in a field in Lefebvre, Que. Tuesday afternoon.

Ottawa

'Shocking and disturbing:' Ottawa lawyer accused of sexual misconduct

An Ottawa woman is accusing a well-known lawyer of sexual misconduct, saying he offered her legal services in exchange for sexual favours.
Ottawa teen with dreams of pro basketball returns home after life-changing crash

A teenager who followed his dream to play U.S. college basketball is now faced with a life-changing event, after a car crash in Nebraska left him paralyzed.
Doug Ford government will appeal Ontario court decision to strike down Bill 124

The Ontario government intends to appeal a court's decision that struck down a controversial bill that limited wages for public sector workers.

Kitchener

Ontario's Bill 23 could cost Region of Waterloo $530 million: regional staff

Region of Waterloo staff say sweeping new provincial housing legislation will cost the region and its seven municipalities an estimated $530 million over the next 10 years, and taxpayers could be on the hook to make up the difference.
Victim in Brantford homicide investigation identified

A victim has been identified after a multi-day investigation in Brant County that began as a suspicious death before being ruled a homicide.
Guelph high school students build accessible ramp at woman's home

St. James Catholic High School construction teacher, Jerry Della Savia, says he thought it was the perfect opportunity to take skills learned during class and have students apply them in a valuable way in the community.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon council votes to hike property taxes by 3.93 per cent

Saskatoon city council landed on a 3.93 per cent property tax hike for 2023.
Saskatoon Subway restaurant cuts hours due to safety concerns

Mandy Thibodeau is worried about the safety of her employees at the Subway on 22nd Street and 2nd Avenue in downtown Saskatoon.
City funding boost for shelter won’t cover shortfall: Saskatoon SPCA

The Saskatoon SPCA wants the city to cover the costs an animal faces when going from pound to shelter.

Northern Ontario

One person has died following mining incident

Alamos Gold says one person has died following an accident underground at the Young-Davidson mine Tuesday afternoon.
'Absolutely terrifying': Two-month-old Sudbury boy hospitalized with RSV

A Sudbury family is sharing their story after their son spent a week in the hospital with respiratory syncytial virus.
Sudbury woman warns residents after coyote sighting

A large female coyote has been captured on video patrolling a street in the Greater Sudbury area and here is what you should know.

Winnipeg

Late Winnipegger donates largest individual gift ever made to Canadian charity

A local business owner is being hailed as a quiet philanthropist after donating a gift to the Winnipeg Foundation valued at about $500 million, the largest individual gift ever made to a Canadian charity.
Cyclists who shovelled Winnipeg bike lanes undeterred by possibility of fines

Some Winnipeggers are undeterred by the possibility of fines for shovelling bike lanes.
'Pretty disturbing': Manitoba dog rescue rehabbing dog found alive with hole in head

The Manitoba Underdogs Rescue is calling on the public for help to save a dog that was found with severe injuries to his head and face.

Regina

Business operations winding down for SLGA stores

Business operations are winding down at Saskatchewan government liquor stores as the remaining 34 locations will close their doors in the new year.
Sask. forecasting $1.1B surplus in 2022-23, spending up due to affordability cheques

Saskatchewan is forecasting a $1.1 billion surplus for 2022-23 in its mid-year financial report released on Tuesday.
Court date set for Dec. 13 as councillors take legal action against Regina city manager

Regina city councillor Dan LeBlanc showed up to the Court at King's Bench Tuesday morning to set a date to make his case against the city's manager.