Winter storm to slam through central and northwest Alberta on Monday
Rain, freezing rain, snow and gusty wind will affect a large area of central and northwest Alberta on Monday. But, the impact of the storm will likely be felt into Tuesday morning.
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Red Deer city council has unanimously approved a six-month transitional housing project to help Red Deer’s most vulnerable.
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A 27-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of a 66-year-old man.
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Alberta surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations, nears 100 ICU admissions
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Edmonton's new mayor says he has heard residents' complaints about snow and ice clearing, and Amarjeet Sohi promises the city will "do better" going forward.
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Alberta's health-care workers union wants more done to protect staff during Omicron
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These images show scale of snowstorm in Toronto and parts of Ontario
From cars buried in snow to ambulances scrambling through barely visible streets, CTVNews.ca has collected images showing the extent of the snowfall across Toronto and parts of Ontario.
Ottawa boy, 8, saves man nearly buried in snow
Ottawa paramedics are thanking an eight-year-old boy for saving an elderly man who was almost completely buried in snow during a blizzard Monday morning.
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DEVELOPING | Winter storm blasts across Ontario, parts of Quebec
A winter storm is battering southern Ontario and parts of Quebec Monday, with anywhere from 15 to 60 centimetres of snow expected to fall across the provinces.
'Highly improbable': Experts dispute claim Beijing Omicron case from Canadian mail
Chinese officials have alleged that Beijing's first case of the Omicron variant may have travelled to the city through a piece of mail from Canada, but experts tell CTV News that the claim doesn't add up.
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Alberta Justice Minister Kaycee Madu called Edmonton's police chief to discuss a distracted-driving ticket he received in 2021, the Edmonton Police Service confirmed to CTV News.
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BREAKING | Expiration dates removed for B.C.'s COVID-19 orders around gatherings, events, bars and gyms
The provincial health orders limiting gathering sizes, banning indoor events and forcing the closure of gyms, bars and nightclubs across British Columbia appear to have been extended indefinitely.
Quebec girl, 4, dies of 'circumstances related to COVID-19,' hospital centre says
The University Hospital Centre (CHU) of Quebec said Monday that a four-year-old girl had died "due to circumstances related to COVID-19."
First at-home COVID-19 antiviral prescription drug authorized by Health Canada
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Alberta surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations, nears 100 ICU admissions
Alberta reported 23 COVID-19 deaths since Friday, including that of a child in the 5-9 age group with no pre-existing conditions. A total of 3,403 Albertans have died due to COVID-19.
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Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping positive for COVID-19
Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now isolating.
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Alberta justice minister phoned Edmonton police chief to discuss distracted-driving ticket: police
Alberta Justice Minister Kaycee Madu called Edmonton's police chief to discuss a distracted-driving ticket he received in 2021, the Edmonton Police Service confirmed to CTV News.
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Saskatoon woman opens fashion store just weeks after graduating high school
Marlene Cerda graduated high school in June and opened a fashion retail store a few weeks later.
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Here's why Sask. may be in a tough spot to recruit Filipino nurses
Filipino nurses face hurdles to come work in Canada compared to other countries, according to two Philippines-based recruiting companies.
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'Assume it is COVID': Self-isolate with even mild, cold-like symptoms, Sask. health official says
A Saskatchewan health official is warning that even a case of the sniffles is a reason to self-isolate.
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FCL to build nation's largest renewable diesel facility, canola processing plant in Regina
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) announced plans to build Canada’s largest renewable diesel facility, along with a Canola Processing Plant, in Regina.
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Premier Moe's approval rating up slightly, remains below 50%: poll
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'Mommy will always be here': Regina mother continues search for 7-year-old daughter
A Regina mother is continuing her plea for information about the whereabouts of her seven-year-old daughter, who she said is being withheld from her by her ex-husband.
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N.S. reports four more deaths related to COVID-19; 73 in hospital due to virus Monday
Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting four new deaths related to COVID-19 on Monday.
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New Brunswick reports two COVID-19 related deaths Monday, 322 health-care workers test positive for the virus
New Brunswick health officials reported two more deaths related to COVID-19 on Monday.
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Daycare dilemma: Private operators say 'socialist takeover' will drive most out of business
Daycare operators in Nova Scotia say the rush to $10/day childcare in five years may end up putting some out of business a lot sooner than that.
Toronto
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DEVELOPING | Mayor John Tory declares 'major snow storm condition' after blizzard batters Toronto
Toronto Mayor John Tory is declaring a 'major snow storm condition' to remove the snow left behind by a blizzard Monday morning that forced the closure of schools and major roadways across the city.
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When will the City of Toronto plow my street?
As Toronto navigates significant snowfall, highway closures and hazardous travel conditions, many are wondering when they can expect to see their local roads plowed.
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1 in 3 Ontarians approve of the job Doug Ford is doing months away from election, poll finds
Premier Doug Ford’s approval rating has dropped to the lowest level of his entire tenure with a provincial election now less than five months away, a new poll suggests.
Montreal
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Quebec girl, 4, dies of 'circumstances related to COVID-19,' hospital centre says
The University Hospital Centre (CHU) of Quebec said Monday that a four-year-old girl had died "due to circumstances related to COVID-19."
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WEATHER | Bundle up and batten down: winter storm hits Quebec
The Greater Montreal Area is expected to see as much as 25 centimetres of snow in total.
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Legault government didn't see risk to care homes until last minute, official testifies
Contrary to what three important witnesses have said before a coroner, a former health official testified the province lost 'crucial weeks' in failing to see, until mid-March of 2020, that CHSLDs would be at risk.
Kitchener
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Plows out to clear streets in southern Ont. snowstorm
Snow plows were out on Monday morning to help clear streets as a snowstorm blanketed southern Ontario.
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Region cancels Monday waste collection due to winter storm
Local waste collection has been cancelled for the remainder of Monday due to heavy snow and icy road conditions across Waterloo Region.
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Waterloo Region reports 30 more COVID-19 hospitalizations, 2 new deaths
The Region of Waterloo reported two new deaths related to COVID-19 on Monday, along with 30 more hospitalizations.
