COVID-19 in Alberta: Hospitalizations rise again Wednesday, nearing pandemic high
Yesterday’s hospitalization count of 1,089 was revised to 1,128, tied for highest of the pandemic to date.
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AHS reverses decision to close lab services at Morinville Clinic
A decision to close laboratory and diagnostic imaging services at Morinville Clinic due to low patient volumes, staffing challenges and lack of functioning equipment has been reversed.
'A slap in the face': Edmonton police leader upset with Madu; Kenney not answering questions
The leader of Edmonton's police association joined a growing list of people Wednesday who are calling for Kaycee Madu to step down permanently as Alberta's minister of justice and solicitor general.
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Teacher, student COVID-19 absences rising in Edmonton-area schools
More than eight per cent of students are off due to COVID-19 or other illness, according to Edmonton Public Schools.
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'It can happen to you': Edmonton wine bar stuck with $3K in damages after police arrest
The City of Edmonton has refused to compensate a downtown business for damages following an arrest made by police in August.
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Windrow removal trial starts Friday in Griesbach
City of Edmonton crews will be picking up windrows in a north side residential neighbourhood as part of a trial starting this week.
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Edmonton Realtors forecast 13 per cent drop in single-family sales in 2022
“Supply and inventory will continue to be a challenge and continue to drive prices up."
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Traffic rerouted after multiple crashes south of Edmonton
The Leduc Integrated Traffic Unit responded to a number of collisions Wednesday night due to icy road conditions.
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Edmonton Valley Zoo mourning the death of epileptic monkey named Jack
A 14-year-old golden lion tamarin named Jack who lived at the Edmonton Valley Zoo has died.
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Witnesses, dashcam video wanted after hit-and-run
The Edmonton Police Service is looking for witnesses or dashcam footage of a hit-and-run crash that sent a pedestrian to hospital last Wednesday.
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1 arrested, 100 outstanding warrants resolved after police search 3 downtown homes
The Edmonton Police Service has arrested one man and resolved more than 100 outstanding warrants after searching three downtown homes it says were connected to drug sales and use.
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No NHL players at the Olympics, but you can watch plenty of Oilers games in February instead
The Edmonton Oilers are set to have a very busy mid-February, with the team rescheduled for eight games in just 12 days.
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'We can’t close': Edmonton businesses fight to stay afloat during peak of fifth wave
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Industrial development giving coyotes an edge in wolverine habitat: study
Industrial development is helping coyotes move into wolverine country and edge out the rare carnivore despite its fierce reputation, newly published research suggests.
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Ice On Whyte brings winter magic to Whyte Avenue
An outdoor winter event is returning to Edmonton with 11 internationally recognized snow and ice carvers from across the country.
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Business wants city to pay for arrest damage
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Local businesses facing closures
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Premier still silent regarding Madu's ticket
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2022 real estate market forecast released
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School trades candy bars for books
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Warning: Man reportedly wields shovel in B.C. assault
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U.S. teen shot 22 times while walking dog; boyfriend charged
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Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has heated exchange with reporter
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'Absolutely adore her': This Edmontonian has worked at the same location for 50 years
Capilano Mall in east Edmonton has seen a lot of changes over the last half century, but one of the reasons for coming in has remained constant: retail worker Donna Batiuk.
Gotta go? Edmonton building more public potties, but it's not happening quickly
Edmontonians will not have any new permanent public washroom options this summer, but the city is rolling out some trailer facilities as it studies how and where it's best to build new bathrooms.
P.F. Chang's to open first Alberta location in Edmonton
The restaurant will be located in Windermere and is scheduled to open in early 2022.
'A big inconvenience': Residents in southeast Edmonton neighbourhood frustrated with windrows left behind
Residents in a southeast Edmonton neighbourhood are frustrated with the massive windrows left behind by city crews after blading the area for ice buildup.
Police search for multiple thieves after $700 stolen from Edmonton vape shop
Edmonton police are looking for help identifying three, possibly four thieves who robbed a northeast vape shop back in November.
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No NHL players at the Olympics, but you can watch plenty of Oilers games in February instead
The Edmonton Oilers are set to have a very busy mid-February, with the team rescheduled for eight games in just 12 days.
Canada goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe surprises by announcing retirement plans
Stephanie Labbe, whose safe hands helped Canada to Olympic women's soccer gold in Tokyo last summer, has announced her retirement.
He shoots, he scores! AJHL goalie scores rare goalie goal
Spruce Grove Saints goaltender Tristan Martin scored an empty-net goal on Tuesday night.
'Why are you so pissy, Leon?': Oilers star, Hall of Fame reporter trade heated exchange
Oilers all-star forward Leon Draisaitl smirked, shrugged and traded insults with a journalist after practice Wednesday in an exchange that was shared far and wide.
Canada's Stephanie Labbe misses out on Best FIFA Goalkeeper Award
Chile's Christiane Endler was named The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper on Monday, beating out Canada's Stephanie Labbe and Germany's Ann-Katrin Berger.
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Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew discusses the province's surgical backlog as provinces become overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases.
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Woman abducted by men posing as cops in Wasaga Beach, Ont.
Canada’s inflation hits highest rate in over three decades
The cost of living has not risen this quickly since the 1990s. We're all paying more.
'In the name of God, go': Calls for U.K. PM to step down
A British MP used a historic quote in his call for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to step down on Jan. 19.
CTV News in Afghanistan: Families separated by chaos
Paul Workman reports from Afghanistan where many families remain separated and suffering.
U.S. teen shot 22 times while walking dog; boyfriend charged
Ontario to reopen restaurants at half capacity Jan. 31
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This Saturday, Canada will mark the 30th anniversary of Dr. Roberta Bondar's groundbreaking journey to space, when she became the first Canadian woman and neurologist to do so.
'I need to be with my family': Afghan refugee pleads for help reuniting with loved ones
A young Afghan woman who escaped to Canada last summer is desperately worried for her family members who did not make it out of the country and are now living in hiding.
Inflation: These items saw the largest price increases in Canada
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Five Canadians sign open letter from global millionaires urging taxes on the rich
A group of some of the world’s wealthiest individuals – including five Canadians – have signed onto an open letter calling on the richest among them to pay their fair share in taxes.
Supply chain disruptions, shift in consumer behaviour keep inflation elevated in Canada
CTVNews.ca created five charts using data from Statistics Canada and interviewed economists to help explain why inflation in Canada remains so high, amid the continuing effects of the pandemic on the global supply chain.
Food manufacturers start to cut capacity amid labour shortages and supply chain woes
Canada's food manufacturers are starting to cut capacity and focus on key products as they confront labour shortages and supply chain problems that show no signs of easing.
Ontario to gradually loosen restrictions starting with indoor dining Jan. 31, sources say
Ontario will allow restaurants to reopen at 50 per cent capacity on Jan. 31 as part of the province's plan to lift restrictions over the next few weeks, sources say.
When could the COVID-19 pandemic switch to endemic?
An infectious diseases specialist says the COVID-19 pandemic could begin pivoting to an endemic status in higher-income countries by early spring, based on how Omicron is spreading and affecting hospitalization rates.
Canadian trial: Remdesivir reduces need for ventilation by half for COVID-19 patients
A Canadian study suggests the antiviral medication remdesivir could have a 'modest but significant effect' on COVID-19 patient outcomes, including decreasing the need for mechanical ventilation by approximately 50 per cent.
Calgary
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Family of 6 mistakenly targeted in Calgary home invasion
A Calgary family of six is recovering after being terrorized during an armed home invasion that targeted the wrong residence.
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'A slap in the face': Edmonton police leader upset with Madu; Kenney not answering questions
The leader of Edmonton's police association joined a growing list of people Wednesday who are calling for Kaycee Madu to step down permanently as Alberta's minister of justice and solicitor general.
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Wednesday evening water main break floods northwest Calgary street
A water main break turned a street in northwest Calgary into an icy mess Wednesday night.
Saskatoon
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One person dead, man arrested as Saskatoon police investigate incident in Caswell Hill
One person is dead and a man has been arrested near the scene of an incident in the Caswell Hill neighbourhood, according to Saskatoon Police Service (SPS).
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'Like a tsunami had hit': Saskatoon woman pleas for return of father's ashes and guitar
A Saskatoon woman hopes some sentimental items — including her father's ashes — will be returned after they were stolen from her condo.
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Saskatoon mechanic wants people to be 'more diligent' about possible COVID-19 contamination when dropping off their cars
A Saskatoon mechanic believes he caught COVID-19 earlier this month by entering and working in vehicles “littered” with used face masks.
Regina
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Expert witness testifies on proper medical procedures in Sylvester Ukabam trial
The sexual assault trial of a former Regina doctor continued on Wednesday when an expert witness took the stand to speak on the proper procedural and examination practices of a gastroenterologist.
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City spent more than $83K for temporary employee COVID-19 tests
A COVID-19 report presented at Regina city council Wednesday, shows the city spent $83,200 from October to mid-November.
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Regina small businesses still impacted by pandemic
Small businesses in the city are still dealing with the fall out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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N.S. premier reports three deaths, 256 Nova Scotians in hospital with COVID-19 Wednesday
Nova Scotia health officials reported three new deaths related to COVID-19 on Wednesday.
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'This by far has been the worst wave. Period': Saint John, N.B. ER nurse describes life on the frontlines
A registered nurse at the Saint John Regional Hospital’s emergency department, Amanda Cormier, can describe what’s going on behind hospital doors.
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N.B. Liberals push for immediate expansion of vaccine passports
New Brunswick’s official opposition is pushing for Premier Blaine Higgs to immediately follow through on a pledge to make life “increasingly uncomfortable” for those choosing not to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Toronto
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Ontario to gradually loosen restrictions starting with indoor dining Jan. 31, sources say
Ontario will allow restaurants to reopen at 50 per cent capacity on Jan. 31 as part of the province's plan to lift restrictions over the next few weeks, sources say.
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One person dead, another injured after Toronto house fire
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a two-alarm house fire in the city's west end Wednesday evening.
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Ontario businesses desperate for clarity on reopening as Premier Ford teases 'positive news'
In one week, Ontario’s COVID-19 restrictions could lift, but many businesses say they are grappling with a lack of clarity and direction from the provincial government on whether they should be preparing to reopen.
Montreal
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Anti-corruption squad in Quebec investigating 'large number' of fake vaccine passports
Quebec’s anti-corruption squad says they are investigating 'various fraudulent schemes' to make and distribute fake vaccine passports in the province and are warning the people involved could face serious criminal charges.
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Tenants' group calls for vigilance against rent hikes in Quebec in 2022
A group suggests that tenants carefully examine their notice of rent increase and refuse any increase deemed abusive, on Wednesday, shortly after Quebec's administrative housing tribunal unveiled its average increase estimate.
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Price at the pump: Expect to pay more for gas, analysts say
Motorists in Montreal are already taking a hit in the gas prices and it seems the prices could go higher.
Kitchener
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Ontario to gradually loosen restrictions starting with indoor dining Jan. 31, sources say
Ontario will allow restaurants to reopen at 50 per cent capacity on Jan. 31 as part of the province's plan to lift restrictions over the next few weeks, sources say.
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Regional public health reports 4 new COVID-related deaths, no new outbreaks
The Region of Waterloo reported four new deaths related to COVID-19 on Wednesday.
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Waterloo Region elementary students getting rapid test kits by the end of the week
Elementary students across Waterloo Region who are attending in-person learning will be coming home with a pair of rapid tests this week.
