Downtown CTrain platforms get improved lighting, as data shows decline in some city crime in 2023

More than 1,200 security cameras are monitored along the CTrain line, and police officers are dispatched as needed.

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What slowdown? Economy outperforms, raising odds of a rate hike

The Canadian economy grew faster than expected in the first three months of the year and likely expanded again in April, fuelling speculation that the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates again.

Statistics Canada building and signs are pictured in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Woman who accused Biden of sexually assaulting her in 1993 defects to Russia

A former staffer who accused Joe Biden of sexual assault has defected to Moscow and spoken to Russian state media in a news conference that lasted several hours.

'Get out or be in the fire': Nova Scotians detail the moments when they fled their homes

Wildfires in Nova Scotia have burned thousands of hectares across the province, forcing many to flee their homes. Halifax-area residents tell CTV News what it was like for them when they had to evacuate.

Toronto blogger warns of 'seismic shift' in SEO amid AI advancements

As text-generative artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT change the tide of web surfing, one Toronto blogger warns of a “seismic shift” in search engine optimization.

WATCH

WATCH | Falling weaponry narrowly misses moving car on Kyiv road

A dashcam caught the moment falling debris from a missile nearly hit a moving vehicle on a Kyiv road on Monday.

'This is going to be a prolonged operation': Halifax-area wildfire grows to 837 hectares

Officials say the wildfire burning in the Upper Tantallon, N.S., area has grown to 837 hectares.

Personality changes, confusion could be key signs your liver is failing

Imagine being struck with a sudden onset of confusion, struggling to think of words or to recognize your surroundings — and even ending up in the emergency department because of it. No, this isn’t a description of dementia, but of a common complication that can arise from serious liver disease.

Who are the bride and groom in Jordan's royal wedding?

He's heir to the throne in one of the oldest monarchies in the Middle East and a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. She's a Saudi architect with an aristocratic pedigree of her own.

Quebec firm to pay $10M to avoid charges over bribes promised to Philippine officials

A Quebec forensics company promised millions of dollars in bribes to officials in the Philippines, including a cabinet minister and his brother, as it sought lucrative police contracts, according to a statement of facts attached to a deal the firm struck to avoid prosecution in Canada.

Edmonton

Evacuations by plane and boat underway in Fort Chipewyan due to growing wildfire

A new wildfire in northern Alberta has become the province's priority as firefighters battle dozens of wildfires across Alberta.
What slowdown? Economy outperforms, raising odds of a rate hike

The Canadian economy grew faster than expected in the first three months of the year and likely expanded again in April, fuelling speculation that the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates again.
This MLA-elect is the first Black woman to be elected to the Alberta Legislature

On Monday, Rhiannon Hoyle was elected to the riding of Edmonton-South, making her the first Black woman elected to the Alberta Legislature.

Vancouver

Putting Surrey Memorial Hospital's ER on diversion may be the only 'responsible recourse,' staff letter says

Frontline health-care workers at Surrey Memorial Hospital say the emergency room should be shut down to new patients if staff shortages continue to create "perilous" conditions for people in need of urgent care.
'Get out or be in the fire': Nova Scotians detail the moments when they fled their homes

Wildfires in Nova Scotia have burned thousands of hectares across the province, forcing many to flee their homes. Halifax-area residents tell CTV News what it was like for them when they had to evacuate.
B.C. teachers facing 'unsustainable' pressures due to staff shortages, union says

A "critical" shortage of teachers in B.C. is leading to increased workloads, mounting stress and an inability to meet students' needs, according to a first-of-its-kind survey conducted by the union.

Atlantic

'This is going to be a prolonged operation': Halifax-area wildfire grows to 837 hectares

Officials say the wildfire burning in the Upper Tantallon, N.S., area has grown to 837 hectares.
'For God's sake, stop burning': N.S. premier bans all activity in forests, urges residents to abide by burn ban

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has banned all activity in forests as of Tuesday, and says the wildfire damage is “extensive” and “heartbreaking.”
Shelburne County wildfire still out of control as schools close, thousands evacuate

An out-of-control wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Shelburne County has forced officials to close all public schools in the area.

Vancouver Island

Pat Bay Highway traffic pattern changes coming for overpass construction

The B.C. government is warning drivers of changes – some permanent – to the Patricia Bay Highway (Highway 17) in Saanichton as work begins on the new Keating Cross Road overpass.
Massive superyacht with helicopter pad docks in Victoria

A 62-metre superyacht has made B.C.'s capital its latest port of call.
Dozens of firefighters battling out-of-control blaze near Sayward, B.C.

Fifty-five firefighters have descended on the northern Vancouver Island village of Sayward, where an out-of-control wildfire exploded in size Monday night, becoming the largest fire of the season for British Columbia's coastal region.

Toronto

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BREAKING | 4 women, 1 man charged in Ontario human trafficking case involving 13 victims

Four women and one man have been charged in connection with year-long human trafficking investigation in Mississauga that police say involved 13 victims who 'came to Canada for a better life' but were instead coerced into working in the sex trade.
Ontario may have to pay $2.7B in retroactive wages if they lose Bill 124 appeal

Ontario has allocated $4.4 billion more than what is needed to fund the provincial health-care system, according to the Financial Accountability Office (FAO), but if the province loses its appeal of Bill 124, it could be paying back more than half of that to workers in the public sector.
'Deplorable:' Loaded gun found wrapped in sweater in child's bedroom, police say

A Richmond Hill father is facing multiple charges after a loaded gun was found wrapped in a sweater in one of his children’s bedroom closet's last week.

Montreal

Stay hydrated! Record-breaking heat in Montreal this week

High heat is pushing into parts of Quebec this week, and many communities could see record-breaking temperatures this week. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued special weather statements, advising people of the above-average temperatures.
5 changes in Quebec's Bill 96 that come into effect June 1

Last year, Quebec’s Bill 96 became law, which brought sweeping changes to the Charter of the French language. Sections of the new law will come into effect on June 1, the one-year anniversary of the bill receiving royal assent.
'Deeply troubling': English parents group says it was left out of hearings on Quebec education bill

A parents' group representing students in English-language school boards said it is 'deeply troubling' that it was not invited to participate in public hearings on Quebec's education reform bill.

Ottawa

Here is the lineup for Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa

Canadian Heritage unveiled the programming for July 1 celebrations, inviting Canadians to come to the capital region to "join the biggest party in the country!"
Beware the angry birds near the Rideau Canal

Nesting red-winged blackbirds are back in Ottawa, another sign spring has returned. But people running near the Rideau Canal say they've been hit by a wave of unexpected attacks.
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WEATHER | The hottest days of 2023 (so far) in the forecast for Ottawa

Environment Canada's forecast calls for sunny and hot weather to continue for the final day of May and the start of June.

Kitchener

Car crashes through three Kitchener backyards

Three people were taken to hospital after the car they were in careened off the road and smashed through three backyards on Ralgreen Crescent in Kitchener.
Crash takes out part of pedestrian overpass in downtown Kitchener

Police have closed a section of Charles Street in downtown Kitchener where it appears a dump truck took out part of an overhead pedestrian bridge.
School bus driver killed in crash near Woodstock, Ont. remembered as 'a phenomenal man'

Elementary students are among those mourning the loss of a school bus driver killed in a double fatal crash near Woodstock, Ont.

Saskatoon

'It was a rite of passage': Sask. group comes together to save a nostalgic drive-in theatre

One of Saskatchewan’s last remaining drive-in movie theatres will be opening this season after months of uncertainty.
Warman dad left shaken after alleged abduction attempt

A Warman father was left shaken after his daughter informed him of an apparent abduction attempt.
'We are stuck here': Saskatoon woman says she can't sell home due to nearby shelter

A Saskatoon homeowner says her proximity to a homeless shelter is the reason her house wouldn’t sell.

Northern Ontario

Main artery in North Bay closed after early morning trailer fire

A large transport truck carrying 4,000 pounds of hazardous chemicals caught on fire in North Bay around 2:30 a.m., fire officials say.
'We are stuck here': Saskatoon woman says she can't sell home due to nearby shelter

A Saskatoon homeowner says her proximity to a homeless shelter is the reason her house wouldn’t sell.
Body of 12-year-old Winnipeg boy who fell into Sturgeon Falls found

The body of a Winnipeg boy who fell into Sturgeon Falls on Saturday has been found following a desperate underwater search that lasted more than a day.

Winnipeg

Storm brought funnel cloud, dime-sized hail to parts of Manitoba

A thunderstorm on Tuesday brought heavy rain, a funnel cloud and dime-sized hail to parts of Manitoba on Tuesday.
Priest charged in alleged sexual assault of 8-year-old girl on Manitoba First Nation

Manitoba RCMP have arrested a priest from a First Nation community who is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl, and believe there may be more victims.
Mayor wants ring of 24/7 shelters around Downtown Winnipeg

Winnipeg's mayor is proposing a plan to create a ring of 24/7 shelters around downtown Winnipeg which he says will help get those experiencing homelessness out of bus shelters and into safe spaces.

Regina

Increased police presence in west-central Swift Current expected

Swift Current RCMP says there will be an increased police presence in the city's west-central area.
Tornado surveyors search for damage following first confirmed twister of 2023 in Sask.

Contrary to popular belief, a tornado can’t be rated by the way it looks, rather by the destruction it leaves behind.
Regina's Wascana Pool ready to make a splash

After two years, the wait for the new Wascana Pool is over, as the facility gets ready to make a splash at its official opening on June 8.

Downtown CTrain platforms get improved lighting, as data shows decline in some city crime in 2023

Downtown CTrain platforms get improved lighting, as data shows decline in some city crime in 2023

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WATCH | Falling weaponry narrowly misses moving car on Kyiv road

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