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Halifax airport runway reopens after plane caught fire upon landing
The plane that caught fire upon landing at Halifax's airport over the weekend has been removed, and the runway has reopened.
Liam Payne's manager, hotel staff failed 'vulnerable' singer before death, judge says
An Argentine judge argued that the manager of singer Liam Payne and employees of the hotel where he was staying failed the popstar in the moments before his death, according to the prosecutor's office.
2024 has been a nerve-wracking year for plane travel. How safe is it really?
Anxious airline flyers may well remember 2024 as the year their worst fears about the safety of air travel felt confirmed, as a series of unprecedented, and in some cases fatal, airplane incidents captured headlines.
Father and daughter found dead in northwest Calgary
Calgary police are investigating the death of a father and daughter on Sunday night as a double homicide and believe it's the result of a domestic incident.
New Year, New You: Setting achievable resolutions with a mindful approach
Many people set New Year's resolutions but not all resolutions are created equal. Here are some tips on how to set your goals according to an expert.
Year in review: Notable people who died in 2024
Here is a roll call of some noteworthy figures who died in 2024.
Mexico to investigate a town that thanked a drug lord for holiday season gifts for children
Mexico's president said Monday that prosecutors are investigating officials in a town where a sign was posted thanking a drug lord for holiday season gifts for children.
opinion
opinion Tom Mulcair: Grading Trudeau's performance in 2024, and what's ahead for him in the new year
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is about to enter the final year of his mandate and, quite possibly, of his political career, writes Tom Mulcair in his column for CTVNews.ca. The former NDP leader takes a snapshot of Trudeau's leadership balance sheet as a way of understanding how he got to where he is in the polls.
Toronto police warn of extortion scam where suspects send victims 'graphic violent images'
Toronto police say they're receiving an 'increasing' number of reports about a scam where suspects send their victims 'graphic violent images' in an effort to extort money from them.
Edmonton
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Countdown on, outgoing Edmonton police chief looks back on 2024 and 'ridiculous' political influence on policing
Politics — not unsolved arson cases or guns or public safety — is the thing Edmonton Police Service chief Dale McFee is most worried about as he leaves for a job in the Alberta government.
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Fire prompts evacuation of central Edmonton apartment building
An apartment building in central Edmonton was evacuated Monday morning because of a next-door fire.
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Online child exploitation spiked during lockdowns. Police worry it's here to stay
Online predators are becoming increasingly resourceful in trolling media platforms where children gravitate, prompting an explosion in police case loads, said an officer who works for the RCMP Integrated Child Exploitation Unit in British Columbia.
Vancouver
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Man charged after nurse attacked, seriously injured at B.C. hospital
A man has been charged with allegedly assaulting a nurse at a Metro Vancouver hospital in an incident police say left her seriously injured last month.
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'Tinder of construction' aims to keep B.C. building waste out of landfills
Gil Yaron barely contains his excitement when asked to describe his non-profit venture to convince construction companies, developers and renovation contractors to recycle tonnes of building material waste on Vancouver Island.
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What's open and closed over New Year's in Canada
As Canadians take time off to celebrate the holidays, many federal offices, stores and businesses will be closed across the country on New Year's Day.
Atlantic
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Halifax airport runway reopens after plane caught fire upon landing
The plane that caught fire upon landing at Halifax's airport over the weekend has been removed, and the runway has reopened.
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Mayor of New Brunswick municipality resigns suddenly
Mayor Rob Rochon of Fundy Albert, N.B., posted his resignation letter on social media Friday.
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Halifax Harbour Bridges indefinitely delays switch from hard-shell MACPASS to stickers
One day before Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) was scheduled to phase out the hard-shell MACPASS, the organization has announced an indefinite delay to the transition.
Vancouver Island
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Victoria police seek witnesses, additional victims after hit-and-run spree
A woman is facing seven charges after allegedly committing multiple hit-and-run crashes in a stolen vehicle while impaired, according to police in B.C.'s capital.
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Online child exploitation spiked during lockdowns. Police worry it's here to stay
Online predators are becoming increasingly resourceful in trolling media platforms where children gravitate, prompting an explosion in police case loads, said an officer who works for the RCMP Integrated Child Exploitation Unit in British Columbia.
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Vancouver man defrauded Chinese developers of US$500K, court rules
A Vancouver man has been ordered to pay more than US$500,000 after a B.C. Supreme Court judge found he had defrauded the would-be developers of a real estate project in China of that amount.
Toronto
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Hamilton-area bank robber flees on foot after bike stolen during failed robbery
An alleged would-be thief was left without a getaway vehicle after another thief stole it mid-robbery.
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Man known to frequent Toronto and Markham wanted on Canada-wide warrant
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a federal offender known to frequent the Toronto and Markham area.
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Toronto police warn of extortion scam where suspects send victims 'graphic violent images'
Toronto police say they're receiving an 'increasing' number of reports about a scam where suspects send their victims 'graphic violent images' in an effort to extort money from them.
Montreal
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Quebec emergency rooms are starting to fill up again after the holidays
After a slight lull around Christmas, the number of emergency patients in Quebec hospitals is on the rise again.
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Here are the top 10 stories for CTV News Montreal in 2024
From a tragic death resulting from an overseas surgery to Celine Dion's epic performance to multiple stories involving travel horror stories, the range of what gets read the most is vast for CTV News Montreal.
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PQ members donating part of their salary increases to community organizations
The Parti Quebecois (PQ) says its members will donate nearly $80,000 in salary increases to community organizations across Quebec.
Ottawa
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Police seize $6M worth of drugs in Ottawa, eastern Ontario
Ontario Provincial Police have laid charges against three people, including two suspects from Ottawa, after approximately $6 million worth of drugs, a firearm and other items were seized following a months-long investigation.
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1 in 5 Canadians exposed to high levels of radon inside their homes
Radon, an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas, is being found at dangerously high levels inside homes, affecting 17.8 percent or approximately one in every five Canadians.
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Passengers describe travel nightmare after WestJet flight from Costa Rica cancelled
It was a travel nightmare that left more than 100 passengers, including Ottawa residents, stranded in Costa Rica this week.
Kitchener
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University of Waterloo students turning heads – and wheels – with latest creation
UW students have built a smaller electric version of the ‘Despicable Me’ vehicle from scratch.
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Waterloo Region residents dealing with damage as strong winds blow through the area
Some people living in the Kitchener area are cleaning up after strong winds damaged trees.
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Hamilton-area bank robber flees on foot after bike stolen during failed robbery
An alleged would-be thief was left without a getaway vehicle after another thief stole it mid-robbery.
Saskatoon
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'Light over darkness': Saskatoon's Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah
Upwards of 100 people gathered in downtown Saskatoon for a Hanukkah celebration Sunday evening.
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CTV Saskatoon's most-read stories of 2024: Part One
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of the stories that made an impact on our readers. To be blunt — it’s been a year.
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Prince Albert man charged after alleged stabbing
A 33-year-old man faces an aggravated assault charge after police say he stabbed another man at a home in Prince Albert on Sunday.
Northern Ontario
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Two people feared drowned in Temiskaming Shores, Ont.
An Ontario Provincial Police underwater recovery team is at the scene of a possible drowning in Temiskaming Shores.
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Passengers describe travel nightmare after WestJet flight from Costa Rica cancelled
It was a travel nightmare that left more than 100 passengers, including Ottawa residents, stranded in Costa Rica this week.
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Hwy. 11 closed between Hwy. 66 and Cochrane
Highway 11 is closed Monday morning between Highway 66 in Kenogami all the way to Cochrane.
Winnipeg
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Heightened security for Manitoba politicians appears to be a sign of the times
The days when a Manitoba premier could ride a bicycle to work alone and unworried about their security seem like a long time ago.
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Winnipeg wedding lounge to close after 50 years
After 50 years in business, the purple building with the purple cake in Winnipeg’s West End is closing its doors.
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WATCH
WATCH Jimmy Carter helped build Habitat for Humanity homes in Winnipeg
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, was no stranger to Winnipeggers.
Regina
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Here are CTV Regina's top 10 stories of 2024
From a shake up in Regina City Council leadership to an explosion of a well-known community staple, 2024 was a busy year in the headlines. Here is a look at the top stories of 2024 from CTV News Regina.
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Regina police charge 2 youths in city's 6th homicide of 2024
Two Regina teens are facing murder charges in connection to the death of a Regina man on Boxing Day.
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Hockey talent showcased in Regina for Male U15, Top 160 tournament
The last weekend of 2024 saw Saskatchewan's best hockey players under 15 years of age showing off their skills at the Co-operators Centre in Regina.
