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Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine shots now available to Albertans

Appointment bookings for the vaccine that targets both the original COVID-19 strain as well as the Omicron variant opened to Albertans on Wednesday.

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Federal government unlikely to declare victory on COVID as travel restrictions loosen

The decision to put an end to some of the last vestiges of federal COVID-19 restrictions is expected to be announced officially on Monday.

FILE - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, left, dishes out pancakes at his last Premier's annual Stampede breakfast as premier in Calgary, Alta., Monday, July 11, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Pfizer CEO tests positive for COVID-19 for a second time

Pfizer Inc Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla said on Saturday he had tested positive for COVID-19.

Effect of pandemic border restrictions could be long-lasting: critics

The last of Canada's COVID-19 border restrictions are set to disappear at the end of this month, but some critics say they fear the measures have already caused a lasting decrease in cross-border travel.

PM Trudeau supports ending mandatory COVID-19 vaccination rules at border

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has agreed to let a cabinet order enforcing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements at the Canadian border expire at the end of this month.

'Blood on your hands' if world steps back on tackling COVID now: WHO official

If rich nations think the pandemic is over, they should help lower-income countries reach that point too, a senior World Health Organization official told Reuters.

Blood clot risk remained nearly a year after COVID-19 infection, study finds

The risk of developing a blood clot remained elevated almost a year after a COVID-19 infection, according to a new U.K. study that looked at the health records of 48 million unvaccinated adults from 2020.

Hong Kong to end mandatory hotel quarantine for travellers

Hong Kong's leader announced the city would no longer require incoming travellers to quarantine in designated hotels as it seeks to remain competitive and open up globally after nearly two years.

Minnesota governor pushes back against food fraud criticism

Democratic Gov. Tim Walz pushed back Thursday against critics who say his administration should have done more to thwart what federal prosecutors have called a scheme to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to defraud the U.S. government of at least US$250 million.

Canadian study builds on link between long COVID-19 and autoimmune diseases like lupus

Some long COVID patients suffering symptoms including fatigue and shortness of breath are showing signs of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, suggests a Canadian study that builds on similar findings elsewhere.

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Officer injured, man arrested after brandishing knife at Edmonton airport: RCMP

A police officer was injured while responding to a report of a man brandishing a knife at Edmonton International Airport Saturday.

Shelter in place order active in Cadotte Lake

After reports of a potentially armed man in the area of Cadotte Lake, RCMP are advising residents to shelter in place.

Special guests make a splash at EPL open house

Two African penguins made an appearance as part of the Edmonton Public Library's (EPL) open house event. It's part of the Explore EPL campaign, encouraging Edmontonians to get back to the library after years of pandemic related closures and reduced services.

A couple of African penguins made an appearance at the EPL open house at the Stanley A. Milner library Saturday morning. (CTV News Edmonton/Dave Mitchell

Marathon of sport brings athletes of all kinds to compete for a good cause

Athletes of all abilities headed to the Edmonton Expo Centre Saturday to compete and raise some cash at the sixth annual Marathon of Sport.

'The scariest experience' in Edmonton: Deadmonton returns

A chill is in the air, and it's not just from the onset of fall, as Deadmonton, one of Edmonton's most popular haunted house attractions, opens for another spooky season.

Free dental services in St. Albert sends patients home with a smile

Patients lined up down the block early Saturday morning in St. Albert for the chance for free dental services.

N.L. woman missing after Fiona sweeps homes into sea, wreaks havoc across East Coast

Police in Newfoundland and Labrador say two people were swept out of residences that collapsed into the sea as post-tropical storm Fiona hit Saturday.

Kremlin stages votes in Ukraine, sees protests in Russia

Russian forces launched new strikes on Ukrainian cities Saturday as Kremlin-orchestrated votes took place in occupied regions to create a pretext for their annexation by Moscow, while hundreds of people were arrested in Russia for protesting a military mobilization order aimed at beefing up the country's troops in Ukraine.

Bear Clan asked to apologize for 'attack' on officer not involved in EPS shove incident

The leader of the Edmonton Police Association wants an apology from the local Bear Clan after a video the group posted accused a police officer of brutality during an arrest he was not involved in.

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Fiona slams Atlantic Canada causing widespread destruction

Trudeau: Feds have approved request for assistance in N.S.

Cape Breton hit hard by Fiona, N.S. requests military help

95 per cent of residents in P.E.I. without power: premier

CTV News in Prince Edward Island: Fiona hits Charlottetown

Latest forecast: Fiona makes landfall as post-tropical storm

Hidden camera found inside Ontario Tim Hortons bathroom

Alleged drunk driver hits tree, light post in shocking video

Ont. experiencing shortages for kids' Tylenol

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B.C. dog to compete for North American champion diving title

A B.C. dog is set to compete for dock diving North American Championship title. Melanie Nagy reports.

This Chicago man's SUV was stolen twice in three hours

A Chicago man had his SUV stolen, not once, but twice in one day. Thanks to a tracking device, police recovered the vehicle both times.

Professional storm chaser says Hurricane Fiona is 'enormous'

Storm chaser Mark Sudduth says Hurricane Fiona will merge with another low pressure system which could make it even more powerful.

Here's how Atlantic Canada is preparing for the hurricane

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'Firehall Baby' has chance reunion with the Cochrane man who delivered her

A Calgary woman is calling a chance reunion with the man who delivered her "fate."
Senior dies after 'physical confrontation' with police in Sundre

Alberta's police watchdog has been called in after a senior died following a physical confrontation with Mounties at a Sundre hospital.
Calgarian Melissa O'Neill goes undercover for Season 5 of The Rookie

The latest season of the hit TV show The Rookie launches Sunday with a former Calgarian front and centre.

Saskatoon

Sask. pastor under investigation following online harassment allegations

Lutheran Church-Canada is investigating a Saskatchewan pastor following allegations that he used an anonymous Twitter account to harass a Saskatoon blogger
Puppy trapped in well rescued by Sask. fire crews

Buckland Fire and Rescue were called out to the Wahpeton Dakota Nation with reports that someone was stuck in a well Friday night and ended up saving a puppy.
New APTN show spotlights Indigenous businesses

Reality TV fans have a new opportunity to get their fix of business shows, as a new series features Indigenous businesspeople from across Canada.

Regina

Women in Curling Summit 'hits the button' in Regina

For the first time ever, Saskatchewan hosted the Women in Curling Summit. The one day event was held in Regina on Saturday and acted as an introduction to one of Canada’s premier winter activities.
Feds to send military assistance, match Red Cross donations for Fiona recovery

As post-tropical storm Fiona walloped Atlantic Canada on Saturday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the federal government will deploy the Canadian Armed Forces and match any donations to the Canadian Red Cross.
Two women charged in Regina following stolen vehicle incident: Regina police

A stolen vehicle was intercepted and two women were arrested by Regina police after an incident on Sept. 21.

Atlantic

Powerful post-tropical storm Fiona makes landfall near Canso, N.S.

Fiona, now a post-tropical storm, continues to bring in powerful and destructive winds to parts of the Maritimes with hundreds of thousands without power.
State of emergency declared for Cape Breton Regional Municipality: mayor, council

A state of local emergency has been declared by the mayor and council of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality amid widespread power outages, road closures, displaced residents, and structural damage as post-tropical storm Fiona makes its way across the island Saturday morning.
Over 400,000 Maritimers still without power in Fiona's wake

Strong winds and heavy rainfall from Fiona have left over 400,000 Maritimers without power, as of 9 p.m. Saturday.

Toronto

'Enough is enough:' Will Brampton's municipal election be a referendum on the dysfunction that has plagued city hall?

Todd Letts believes that Brampton is perhaps “Ontario’s best asset” for future job growth thanks to a large tract of developable industrial land unmatched in the GTA and a highly educated workforce.
Alanis Morissette, Bryan Adams to be inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame tonight

Pop music legends Alanis Morissette, Bryan Adams and David Foster will be officially inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Saturday.
Hidden camera found inside Ontario Tim Hortons bathroom

An Ontario woman is issuing a warning after she says a hidden camera was found inside a Tim Hortons restaurant.

Montreal

Major flooding, debris in Que.'s Magdalen Islands as Fiona slams Maritimes

Municipal roads are closed on Quebec's Magdalen Islands and residents are ordered to stay inside as the region battles the effects of Fiona.
Quebecers can vote in advance starting Sunday

Advance polls will be held on Sunday and Monday, with polling stations open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Man and woman fatally shot in Longueuil, Que.

A man and a woman were shot Friday night in Longueuil, on Montreal's South Shore. They were transported to hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries.

Ottawa

Kitchener

‘We’re not giving up’: mother continues search for answers in son’s death

The mother of Joshua Bennett, an 18-year-old Etobicoke man found dead in Kitchener last year, is not giving up her search for answers, as she returned to the community on Saturday in hopes of gaining more information about what happened to her son.
Homecoming weekend raises safety concerns in Waterloo region

Partygoers have returned to Waterloo’s university district for homecoming festivities and revelers are excited to be back taking part in a long-standing tradition they missed out on because of the pandemic.
Guelph homecoming game takes on extra meaning for father-and-son football coaches

The University of Guelph homecoming weekend saw the Gryphons football squad take to the field with a heartwarming duo behind the bench.

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