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Poilievre joins soldier protesting COVID-19 mandates in march through Ottawa ahead of Canada Day

Canadian Forces veteran James Topp was joined by Conservative Party leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre on his march through Ottawa today, as part of the final leg of his cross-country march to protest COVID-19 vaccine requirements.

Conservative Party leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre marches with Canadian veteran James Topp as the Canada Marches "March to Freedom" arrives in Ottawa. (Jeremie Charron/CTV News Ottawa)

Omicron cousin BA.5 predicted to cause nearly 70 per cent of COVID-19 cases by Canada Day

Researchers examining the threat of emerging COVID-19 strains predict Omicron BA.5 will account for nearly 70 per cent of cases in much of the country by Canada Day.

Supreme Court says expanded rape shield laws are constitutional

The Supreme Court of Canada says the expanded rules to further prevent a sexual assault complainant's past from being used against them in a trial are 'constitutional in their entirety.'

Stocks are down, but here's why experts say you shouldn't panic

As stocks continue to slump, it can be easy to let your emotions take over if you've got money invested in the market. But experts agree that there's no need to panic if you're invested in the right type of portfolio with the right level of risk.

Snowbirds cancel Canada Day fly-over in Ottawa

The traditional Canada Day fly-past over Ottawa by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds has been cancelled, following a problem with the aircraft's emergency ejection parachute that grounded the fleet.

Quebec group goes to court over Governor General's lack of French

A group of Quebecers is going to court to argue that Mary Simon's appointment as governor general should be invalidated because she isn't fluent in French.

My landlord is increasing my rent – what should I do?

With increasing rent prices likely to be the reality for many Canadian tenants, some may be wondering how to navigate rising costs, or whether any course of action can be taken, if any. Legal experts across the country share their advice on how to handle a rent hike.

WestJet taking steps to cope with 'unpredecented challenge'

Calgary-based WestJet says it is taking a 'very measured' strategy in order to maintain services this summer, which includes a lighter summer travel schedule that the company introduced earlier this year.
Feds commit $10M to Calgary Stampede recovery

The federal government is giving more than $12 million to help southern Alberta's tourism industry, with the lion's share going to the Calgary Stampede.
Calgary arson suspect captured by convenience store camera

Surveillance video of the suspect in two deliberately set fires in a northwest Calgary neighbourhood has been released as police search for the firebug.

Saskatoon

'Unprovoked and senseless': Sentencing starts for man who robbed and killed a retired Prince Albert bus driver

On Wednesday, court heard sentencing arguments for a man who killed a retired Prince Albert bus driver during a robbery.
Environment Canada confirms 3 tornadoes touched down in Sask. on Wednesday

Environment Canada has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in Saskatchewan on Wednesday.
Saskatoon man left with brain injury after random stabbing at hospital, family says

A 55-year-old man was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver at a Saskatoon hospital, according to his daughter.

Regina

Rae Street death being treated as city's 6th homicide of 2022: Regina police

A death investigation launched on Wednesday is now being treated as a homicide investigation according to the Regina Police Service (RPS).
Environment Canada confirms 3 tornadoes touched down in Sask. on Wednesday

Environment Canada has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in Saskatchewan on Wednesday.
Gas prices expected to hold steady in Regina on Canada Day: Gas Wizard

Gasoline prices in Regina and Saskatoon are expected to stay around $2.04 per litre on Canada Day Friday, according to the latest prediction from Gas Wizard.

Atlantic

Spouse of gunman to testify at N.S. shooting hearings but won't be cross-examined

The spouse of the gunman in the Nova Scotia mass shooting will testify mid-July before a public inquiry, but she won't face direct questions from lawyers representing victims' families.
Saint John celebrates Memorial Cup win with parade Thursday

Saint John is having its dog day. The host city of the 2022 Memorial Cup is celebrating after the Saint John Sea Dogs bested the Hamilton Bulldogs 6-3 in front of a capacity crowd during Wednesday's championship game at TD Station.
Response to mass shootings should be 'political and immediate,' survivor says

Former public safety minister Bill Blair was asked yet again Wednesday about whether his government interfered in the investigation into the April 2020 shooting spree in Nova Scotia -- a question that has grabbed political attention in Ottawa for over a week.

Toronto

Ontario legislature will sit starting Aug. 8 to pass budget, Ford says

Ontario legislators will return to provincial parliament on Aug. 8.
Ontario's modified G road test to remain in place: ministry

There's good news for drivers in Ontario who hate parallel parking and don’t currently have G class licence.
Ontario gas prices about to take huge drop and this is the best time to fill up

Ontario gas prices are about to take a huge drop and one expert says it will be 'well worth waiting' if drivers can hold off on filling up.

Montreal

Montreal airport to 'likely' cancel flights, destinations amid summertime staffing shortage

Travellers flying out of the Montreal airport might be in for a shock this summer as airlines will likely need to cancel some flights — or destinations altogether.
Two people have been reported dead following Longueuil fire

Two people have been reported dead and one person is in critical condition after a fire broke out in a home in Longueuil, on Montreal's South Shore.
Quebec group goes to court over Governor General's lack of French

A group of Quebecers is going to court to argue that Mary Simon's appointment as governor general should be invalidated because she isn't fluent in French.

Ottawa

Poilievre joins soldier protesting COVID-19 mandates in march through Ottawa ahead of Canada Day

Canadian Forces veteran James Topp was joined by Conservative Party leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre on his march through Ottawa today, as part of the final leg of his cross-country march to protest COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
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WATCH LIVE | Downtown Ottawa will be a 'safe environment' on Canada Day, police chief promises

Police officers in cruisers, on foot patrol and on bicycles are patrolling the Parliamentary Precinct, the ByWard Market and the so-called "motor vehicle control zone", as the city prepares for Canada's 155th birthday celebrations and possible protests.
Snowbirds cancel Canada Day fly-over in Ottawa

The traditional Canada Day fly-past over Ottawa by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds has been cancelled, following a problem with the aircraft's emergency ejection parachute that grounded the fleet.

Kitchener

No movement at Kitchener encampment on eviction day

The eviction deadline for people living at an encampment at Victoria and Weber Streets in Kitchener has come and gone, but residents of the property say they’re not moving.
Conestoga College to pause vaccine, mask mandates on July 1

Conestoga College announced on Thursday the institution would be placing a pause on all vaccination and masking requirements starting on Friday, July 1.
Calls for traffic controls at 'treacherous' Kitchener intersection after crash

A serious collision in Kitchener Tuesday has prompted calls for traffic controls to be installed at the off-ramps of Highway 7/8 onto Ira Needles Boulevard.

Northern Ontario

Ford says wage increase for Ontario public school teachers will be 'more than 1 per cent'

Public-sector teachers in Ontario will see their wages increase by more than one per cent as legislation aimed at capping compensation for those workers is set to expire later this year.
Parry Sound suspect charged with attempted murder

A 28-year-old suspect in Parry Sound has been charged with attempted murder for an incident June 27.
Ontario gas prices about to take huge drop and this is the best time to fill up

Ontario gas prices are about to take a huge drop and one expert says it will be 'well worth waiting' if drivers can hold off on filling up.

Winnipeg

COVID-19 cases down in Manitoba, 18 deaths reported

The number of COVID-19 cases reported in Manitoba has dropped, though the province identified 18 more COVID-19 deaths.
Storm brought baseball-sized hail, 90 km wind gusts to parts of Manitoba: ECCC

A storm that initially sparked tornado warnings across western Manitoba pelted parts of the province with large hail and strong winds Wednesday night.
Suspect wanted in connection with two homicides arrested: WPS

The Winnipeg Police Service said Leah Carol Clifton was arrested Friday at a home in the 500 block of Spence Street.

Vancouver

Details of decapitation case, including adopted persona, body in suitcase, rehashed in B.C. court

A man convicted of the gruesome murder of his roommate more than a decade ago was back in a British Columbia court recently, trying to argue he is not criminally responsible for the death.
Horseshoe Bay ferry lineup nears Hwy. 99 on hectic day of sailing cancellations

Many ferry passengers faced massive lineups and hours-long delays heading into the Canada Day long weekend after mechanical problems forced the Queen of Alberni out of service.
Supreme Court will not hear appeal by convicted B.C. sex trafficker Reza Moazami

The Supreme Court will not hear an appeal from a British Columbia man convicted of trafficking 11 female victims, including underage girls, for sex.

Vancouver Island

BC Ferries cancels multiple sailings ahead of busy Canada Day weekend

BC Ferries is cancelling several sailings between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland ahead of the Canada Day long weekend.
'What were they waiting for?' Woman inside Saanich bank amid shootout describes 'calm' gunmen

A woman who was trapped inside a bank during a robbery and fatal shootout with police near Victoria on Tuesday says there is one question still plaguing her a day later: Why didn't the gunmen just leave with the money?
B.C.'s 'largest investment' in affordable housing on Vancouver Island begins in Saanich

Construction of a large housing redevelopment in Saanich, B.C., has begun, and it's a project that the B.C. government is calling its "largest investment" into affordable housing on Vancouver Island.