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Harm reduction group alleges excessive force by Edmonton police officers

A local harm reduction group says force used by Edmonton police officers during a recent arrest on Whyte Avenue on Sunday was "appalling."

A local outreach group alleges that Edmonton police officers used unnecessary force during an arrest made in Old Strathcona on March 26. (Source: HARES Outreach)

Edmonton man latest victim in string of violent events on Edmonton public transit

Some Edmonton commuters say they're scared to use public transit amid increasing acts of violence at LRT stations and bus stops around the city.

Baril-Blouin said the bone around his right eye was broken in a random unprovoked attack at the Corona LRT station the night of March 22. (Supplied)

Police investigating shooting in north Edmonton

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating after gunfire was exchanged near a north Edmonton strip mall.

Edmonton Police Service responded to a weapons complaint in north Edmonton after reports that vehicles had exchanged gunfire. (CTV News Edmonton)

Everything Edmonton

'It belongs in your house': Larger-than-life Connor McDavid bobblehead on the auction block

As the Oilers look ahead to a possible playoff run, fans can't get enough of Connor McDavid.

A 6'7" Connor McDavid bobblehead at Rogers Place in Edmonton with a normal size bobble head for scale.

'People are coming from far and wide': Hundreds line up for Crumbl Cookie opening in Edmonton

When American cookie company Crumbl Cookie opened its first Canadian store in Edmonton on Friday, the lineup for the store stretched across the strip mall.

Customers lineup outside Crumbl Cookie in Edmonton on opening day. (Dave Mitchell/CTV News Edmonton)

Edmonton business getting ready to launch good-for-you gummies

An Edmonton business is getting ready to launch its line of locally made gummies that are good for you.

Jolene Ali, owner and founder of Gummy Nutrition Lab, says she's using local ingredients to make gummies that are good for you. (Amanda Anderson/CTV News Edmonton)

'Our own kind of community': Local businesses thriving at Manchester Square

After getting off to a slow start, business is booming at Edmonton's Manchester Square. The development in Queen Mary Park opened in March 2020, right as the pandemic began.

Edmonton space start-up looking to the stars as it prepares for first satellite launch

An Edmonton-based company will launch its first satellite into space early next month, an achievement it hopes will help cement the emerging sector in the city.

Edmonton jewelry designer finding international acclaim for original works

A self-made Edmonton entrepreneur is designing her way to the top of the fashion world with pieces featured internationally and by a Canadian musician.

'Stars all lined up perfectly': Edmonton wildlife rescue performs rare porcupine blood transfusion

Officials at a wildlife rescue and a rehabilitation centre in Edmonton believe they've performed the first successful porcupine blood transfusion in North America.

Edmonton breast cancer survivors turned dragon boat racers headed to New Zealand

A team of friends and breast cancer survivors are headed to New Zealand in April to represent Edmonton in an international dragon boat racing competition.

'Art brings a lot of joy': Edmontonians create shows of support for fallen officers

Ashley Rosenow knows how difficult it is to be a police officer because she used to be one. Now, she is one of many Edmontonians creating shows of support for fallen Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan, their families and their fellow officers.

Sports

McDavid enters history books, Skinner shines as Oilers top Kings 2-0

Stuart Skinner has further cemented himself as the Edmonton Oilers’ playoff goalie.

Edmonton Oilers' goalie Stuart Skinner (74) makes the save against the Los Angeles Kings during third period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday March 30, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)

'It's a big one': McDavid expects a battle against Kings ahead of possible playoff rematch

Just one point separates the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings before their game Thursday night, as the players size each other up for another possible playoff battle.

Edmonton Elks release veteran CFL running back James Wilder Jr.

The Edmonton Elks released veteran American running back James Wilder Jr. on Wednesday.

Nugent-Hopkins, Oilers roll past Golden Knights 7-4

The surging Edmonton Oilers got a career night from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and made the Pacific Division race even tighter with just more than two weeks left in the regular season.

'We can be better': Oilers survive Coyote scare, looking for revenge in Las Vegas

The Edmonton Oilers are running out of time to grab the Pacific Division title, but the team can help its cause immensely with a win Tuesday night in Las Vegas.

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CTV National News for Mar. 31: 8 dead after boat capsizing

Eight migrants are dead after their boat capsizes in St. Lawrence River; meanwhile, Trump is to appear in court Tuesday amid indictment.

Largest telecom merger in Canadian history approved

Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne approves the largest telecom deal in Canadian history. Adrian Ghobrial reports.

Trump set to appear in court Tuesday amid indictment

Former U.S. president Donald Trump will appear in court on Tuesday following his indictment. Joy Malbon reports.

Eight dead after boat capsizes in St. Lawrence River

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Unable to leave Syria, mothers of Canadian children forfeit repatriation to keep their families together

In a choice forced upon them by the Canadian government, four mothers have made the agonizing decision to forfeit an opportunity to repatriate their children from open air prisons in northeast Syria.

Women walk in Roj detention camp in northeast Syria, on Feb. 9, 2022. (Baderkhan Ahmad / AP)

MP Han Dong issues libel notice to Global News over China interference reporting

Lawyers representing Toronto MP Han Dong served Global News with a libel notice on Friday over reports that alleged he spoke to a Chinese diplomat in February 2021 about delaying the release of the two Michaels, and that he was a 'witting affiliate' of Chinese interference networks – allegations that Dong denies.

Federal minimum wage, taxes on alcohol: Here's what's changing in Canada April 1

The federal minimum wage is increasing from $15.55 per hour to $16.65, and taxes are going up on gas and alcohol nationwide starting April 1.

Here's what to expect from the Canadian cottage market this year

A recent report from Royal LePage is predicting a drop in prices for Canadian cabins and cottages this year as demand softens from economic uncertainty and low housing stock.

Interim RCMP commissioner would support Criminal Code changes for stricter gun laws

Interim RCMP commissioner Michael Duheme says he would support the Criminal Code changes recommended in the Mass Casualty Commission report to implement stricter gun laws.

Akwesasne: Bodies of two more migrants found, bring total dead to eight

Police say the bodies of eight migrants have been retrieved from the waters off the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne, straddling the Canada - U.S. border. The people whose bodies were recovered Thursday and Friday consisted of two families of Romanian and Indian origins who were likely trying to enter the U.S. illegally, police said Friday.

Donald Trump facing at least one felony charge in New York case: AP sources

Former U.S. president Donald Trump is facing multiple charges of falsifying business records, including at least one felony offence, in the indictment handed down by a Manhattan grand jury, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday.

Motorcyclist killed in Macleod Trail crash

Emergency crews say a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Macleod Trail and it's suspected that speed was a factor in the incident.
Dangerous suspect has 50 warrants for his arrest, Calgary police say

Calgary police are warning the public about a man wanted on 50 warrants, including firearm and assault charges.
Homicide investigation closes Highway 552 northeast of Okotoks, Alta.

RCMP blocked off a highway southeast of Calgary on Thursday night as part of an investigation, which officials now confirm is connected to a homicide.

Saskatoon

Sask. government offers pay bump for family doctors who work later hours

In an attempt to take pressure off hospital emergency rooms, the Saskatchewan government will offer a bump in pay for family doctors who work later hours.
Saskatoon police want to know where security cameras are

Police in Saskatoon are hoping to create a list of homes and businesses that have security cameras.
'Learn to live with this': Humboldt focuses on future 5 years after bus crash

Kevin Garinger says it feels like the passage of time is inexplicable. The five years since a deadly bus crash changed his city, his hockey team and his life sometimes feel like a lifetime. Other times it feels like yesterday.

Regina

Accused's mother testifies during second-degree murder trial

Chelsea Whitby notified her mom every time her son, Emerson, got a bump or bruise.
Sale of former Sask. government liquor store buildings begins

The sale has started of former Saskatchewan government liquor store buildings. The province got out of liquor retailing earlier this month and is disposing of all assets.
Sask. government offers pay bump for family doctors who work later hours

In an attempt to take pressure off hospital emergency rooms, the Saskatchewan government will offer a bump in pay for family doctors who work later hours.

Atlantic

'Impervious to change': doubt, disappointment after initial RCMP response to inquiry recommendations

After the RCMP commissioner admitted he didn't read the Mass Casualty Commission’s final recommendations, family members of those killed in the April 2020 tragedy say they have doubts the force will change.
N.S. doctor denies alleged negligence in case of woman who died after long ER wait

A doctor named in a lawsuit after a Nova Scotia woman died in hospital following a long wait to see a physician has denied allegations from the family that he failed in his duties.
'Nova Scotians' sense of safety was rocked': RCMP failures dominate inquiry's final report into 2020 mass shooting

A long list of failures by Nova Scotia RCMP leadership and policing systems dominate the final report into Nova Scotia's April 2020 mass shooting.

Toronto

Uninsured patients denied scheduled C-sections unless they pay $6,000, midwife says

In one day, Ontario midwife Manavi Handa saw three patients who will have to pay thousands of dollars to be able to schedule a C-section beginning on Sunday.
Ontario driver charged for driving too slow on Highway 401

An Ontario driver has been charged for driving too slow on Highway 401.
Suspect chased people with sharp object yelling racial slurs at Kennedy Station, police say

Toronto police are looking for a suspect who allegedly yelled racial slurs while chasing people with a sharp object at Kennedy subway station on Friday morning.

Montreal

Akwesasne: Bodies of two more migrants found, bring total dead to eight

Police say the bodies of eight migrants have been retrieved from the waters off the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne, straddling the Canada - U.S. border. The people whose bodies were recovered Thursday and Friday consisted of two families of Romanian and Indian origins who were likely trying to enter the U.S. illegally, police said Friday.
Father of Old Montreal fire victim launches $22M lawsuit

A father of one of the seven victims of the deadly Old Montreal fire is suing Airbnb and the owner of the building that burned down for $22 million.
The Toronto to Montreal high-speed train just got another step closer

Toronto city council says it supports the creation of a high-speed train that would connect the city with Montreal.

Ottawa

Kitchener

Family of Beau Baker 'deeply concerned' after inquest jury rules his death a suicide

The inquest jury found that Beau Baker, 20, died by suicide with the cause of death being a gunshot wound in the torso.
Packing up Portraits of Honour: Cambridge memorial on the move

A Cambridge memorial that pays tribute to Canada’s fallen soldiers is on the move.
Post box problems: Kitchener neighbourhood seeing month-long mail drought

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