Police investigating homicide in central Alberta
Police are investigating a homicide at the O’Chiese First Nation.
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Pair charged with attempted murder in Ponoka shooting arrested in Banff
Two men were arrested Monday and charged with attempted murder in connection to a shooting in central Alberta several days earlier.
Man, RCMP dog injured during gun call in Sylvan Lake, Alta.
A police dog underwent surgery Wednesday night after a violent takedown of a man accused of pointing a gun at officers, RCMP announced Thursday.
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Lack of nurses keeps east-central Alberta hospital ER closed until October
After no longer accepting patients in August, the emergency department at the hospital in Consort, Alta., will remain closed until October due to "significant staffing shortages."
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Red Deer receives $2.1M from Ottawa to reduce gun and gang violence
Trauma surgeon Matt Strickland knows first hand the harm that firearms can do, so he's hoping a new investment into preventing gun violence in Red Deer works.
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Man killed in central Alberta plane crash
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RCMP searching for man after voyeurism at Red Deer water park
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Red Deer victim services dog Harley retires after 4 years on the job
Friday marked the last day on the job for a familiar face at Red Deer’s Victim Support Unit. Six-year-old Harley the Black Lab is retiring after four years of duty.
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'Absolutely priceless': Alberta rancher using facial recognition, phone app to monitor cows
On top of raising four kids, central Alberta rancher Ashley Perepelkin also has cows to keep an eye on. So any help she can get is a godsend.
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Mounties searching for assailants after man shot in Red Deer
RCMP in central Alberta are asking for help to identify two people involved in shooting a man in Red Deer early Wednesday morning.
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Christopher Scott trial put on hold while AHS correspondence gathered for court
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Whistle Stop owner is not anti-mask or a COVID-19 denier, lawyer argues on day 1 of trial
The owner of a small town Alberta café that became a centrepiece for defiance against COVID-19 public health measures appeared in a Red Deer courtroom Tuesday.
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RCMP dog in Red Deer to retire this week
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EPS apologizes for releasing DNA phenotyping composite sketch of Black sexual assault suspect
The Edmonton Police Service has apologized for releasing a composite sketch of a Black man in an attempt to solve a 2019 sexual assault. On Thursday, the head of the EPS sexual assault division acknowleged the criticism and apologized for releasing the image.
Alberta United Conservatives head to polls on final voting day to replace Kenney
Albertans will learn today who the new premier of the province will be.
Person described as 'erratic' in 911 calls and taken into police custody from local playground is teen with autism, family says
Alberta RCMP are reviewing a weekend arrest at a St. Albert playground, in which a 16-year-old boy with autism was reported as a drug user and put into a cell where he hurt himself, his family says.
As PM suggests Hockey Canada could be replaced, which sponsors have pulled support?
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Vancouver Canucks: Pettersson scores twice to edge Oilers 5-4 for 1st win of the pre-season
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Credit card surcharge change comes into effect for Canadian businesses
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Woman sexually assaulted by Jacob Hoggard says her life was 'shattered beyond recognition'
An Ontario woman who was sexually assaulted by Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard in a Toronto hotel room nearly six years ago says her life was 'shattered beyond recognition' as a result of the incident.
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Pressure appears to be mounting on Hockey Canada from both top corporate sponsors and political leaders, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggesting that if the national hockey governing body continues to resist calls for change, the organization could be replaced. Several corporate sponsors have confirmed pulling their support. Here's what they have said about their decisions.
What is the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement?
The Supreme Court of Canada is set to hear a case brought by several human rights organizations seeking to overturn Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement. CTVNews.ca breaks down what the agreement entails.
Former cop attacks Thai day care centre, kills at least 36
A former police officer facing a drug charge burst into a day care centre Thursday in Thailand, killing dozens of preschoolers and teachers and then shooting more people as he fled. At least 36 people were slain in the deadliest rampage in the nation's history.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle drama 'coming at a cost' to the Royal Family: expert
In his first speech as sovereign, King Charles III voiced his 'love for Harry and Meghan,' signalling that tensions between the Royal Family, and Duke and Duchess of Sussex may be starting to cool. Reducing the rancour between these members of the Royal Family will be key to paving a path forward for the monarchy, says royal commentator Richard Berthelsen.
Officials are working to determine a motive after a kidnapped family of four was found dead in California
Investigators in California are working to determine the motive behind the killing of a family of four -- including an 8-month-old baby -- as the bodies were recovered Wednesday in a rural farm area after they were kidnapped earlier this week by an armed man at their business.
Credit card surcharge change comes into effect for Canadian businesses
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Russia's military woes mount amid Ukraine attacks
Even as the Kremlin moved to absorb parts of Ukraine in a sharp escalation of the conflict, the Russian military suffered new defeats that highlighted its deep problems on the battlefield and opened rifts at the top of the Russian government.
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Calgary
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Alberta United Conservatives head to polls on final voting day to replace Kenney
Albertans will learn today who the new premier of the province will be.
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WinSport slides funds from track to day lodge expansion, Luge Canada not impressed
Frustrated officials with Luge Canada are disappointed WinSport is using money that had been earmarked for the restoration of Calgary's Olympic sliding track on day lodge renovations.
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OPEC+ decision could affect already inflated gasoline prices in Alberta
Decisions made at a conference of international oil producers are expected to affect the crude oil market and the price of gasoline at Alberta pumps, which are already back to summer peaks.
Saskatoon
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Victim in Warman homicide was fatally strangled, trial hears
The chief forensic pathologist for the Saskatchewan coroners service took to the stand in Saskatoon on Wednesday for the trial of Ranbir Dhull.
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Woman high on meth assaults Dene elder: Chief
Four months after initially declaring a state of emergency in June, Buffalo River Dene Nation Chief Norma Catarat was back in Saskatoon pleading with the public and political leaders to help the northern community.
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James Smith Cree Nation man celebrates $1M lotto win
Following his $1 million lotto win, Rollins Head was in such a state of disbelief he checked his ticket at two different stores.
Regina
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Here's what's causing unplanned power outages in Regina
Regina and its immediate surrounding area has experienced more than 150 unplanned outages so far in 2022. The reasons for unplanned outages in the Queen City are a complicated issue, according to SaskPower.
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Credit card surcharge change comes into effect for Canadian businesses
Canadian businesses are able to pass on a new credit card surcharge to their customers starting today, although it remains to be seen how many merchants decide to adopt the new fee.
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Regina woman convicted of embezzling millions of dollars granted appeal, new trial ordered
A Regina woman who was convicted in 2019 for embezzling millions of dollars has been granted her appeal and a new trial has been ordered.
Atlantic
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Close to 13,000 customers in P.E.I., N.S. still without power 13 days after Fiona
More than 15,000 customers are still without power in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island almost two weeks after post-tropical storm Fiona made landfall in the region on Sept. 23.
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N.S. reports no new COVID-19-related deaths, decrease in active hospitalizations
Nova Scotia is reporting no new COVID-19-related deaths in its weekly update Thursday and a decrease in active hospitalizations.
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Climate Changed: Fiona demonstrated wild hurricane future, and need to adapt
Across the East Coast, emotions about the way climate change is altering life can be heard, as residents rebuild their homes after Fiona and cope with weeks without power, and political leaders are asked how they'll prepare the coastlines and power grids to meet the next gale.
Toronto
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Woman sexually assaulted by Jacob Hoggard says her life was 'shattered beyond recognition'
An Ontario woman who was sexually assaulted by Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard in a Toronto hotel room nearly six years ago says her life was 'shattered beyond recognition' as a result of the incident.
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Ontario’s licence plate sticker refund program issued $38K to one person
A single person received more than $38,000 from Ontario’s licence plate sticker refund program, while some $32 million ended up with people who appeared to own more than five cars, according to data obtained by CTV News Investigates.
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Full victim impact statement from the Ontario woman sexually assaulted by Jacob Hoggard
The sentencing hearing for Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault case got underway on Thursday in Toronto. This is the victim impact statement from the woman assaulted by the singer.
Montreal
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Hockey Quebec withholds funds from Hockey Canada, Tim Hortons pulls sponsorship
Hockey Quebec says it has lost confidence in Hockey Canada and will no longer transfer funds to the national organization.
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Improper training, inadequate boat led to drowning death of Montreal firefighter: report
Improper training and an inadequate boat led to the drowning death of a Montreal firefighter during a rescue operation last year in the St. Lawrence River, Quebec's workplace safety board said.
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'Chaotic' communication, misunderstandings: report reveals why Montreal Pride parade was cancelled
Organizers of the Montreal Pride need to pay for security, communicate better, and hire more experienced staff to avoid another repeat of the devastating cancellation of the parade next year, according to a post-mortem report into the August 2022 fiasco.
Kitchener
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Downtown Kitchener transformed into bustling Bavarian village
After years of pandemic restrictions, Willkommen Platz returns to downtown Kitchener.
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Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade grand marshals announced
Local social media stars Connor and Carson Cline have been announced as the grand marshals of Monday’s Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Cambridge, Ont. mansion seen in 'The Queen’s Gambit' hits the market for $3.5 million
A home in Cambridge, Ont. that appeared in the popular Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit is for sale.
