'Edmonton has a crime problem': Police chief says budget cuts could affect community safety
The Edmonton Police Commission is asking city council to continue the plan for its budget, saying further cuts could impact community safety.
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Man hospitalized after falling off escalator in Rogers Place
A man is in hospital after falling off an escalator at Rogers Place on Tuesday night.
AHS pushes back against misinformation on COVID-19 shot for children
Despite some unsubstantiated rumours, Alberta Health Services says it has not had any hospitalizations of children due to COVID-19 vaccination and adds the shot is safe and effective for all Albertans.
COVID-19 in Alberta: 388 cases, 4 deaths as Omicron count grows to 17
The deaths included that of a person in their 20s who is the 19th patient under 30 to die due to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Citywide residential parking ban lifted
The citywide parking ban implemented to help snow removal crews clear industrial and residential streets was lifted Wednesday.
Kenney touts 'Alberta is back' in first speech to Calgary Chamber since 2019
Premier Jason Kenney used his first address to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce since the start of the pandemic to tout the recovery of Alberta's economy amid high energy prices.
'It's about helping the kids': Mustard Seed $2 Family Gift Centre back for 6th year
Two thousand Edmonton kids will have gifts under the tree Christmas morning thanks to the Mustard Seed’s annual Family Gift Centre.
Loud bang, flash in Alta. sky a possible meteor
People in Leduc, New Sarepta and south Edmonton reported seeing a flash in the sky and hearing a loud boom Tuesday night.
UCP defends membership purchasing rules after late-night amendment
Dave Hanson, along with fellow government MLAs Leela Aheer and Richard Gotfired, all voted against the bill.
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USCG recover body from car stuck above Niagara Falls
Former CSA engineer charged with breach of trust: RCMP
These are the top ten most stolen vehicles in Canada
Que. teacher banned from classroom for wearing a hijab
Canadian in quarantine hotel: 'We live with' bags of garbage
Travellers are being forced into quarantine hotels in Canada, as travel bans from 10 countries go into effect due to the Omicron variant.
'It's so frustrating': No end in sight for P.E.I. potato ban
P.E.I. Premier King speaks on his meetings in Ottawa as a crowd gathered at Parliament Hill to protest a ban on potatoes to U.S. markets.
Police chase ends on golf course in Fla.
A woman was arrested on Dec. 7 after driving through the gate of a Fla. golf club and leading police on a chase through the course.
Christmas tree outside Fox News' NYC office lit on fire
A man has been arrested by the NYPD after the Christmas tree outside the Fox News office in New York was set ablaze.
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Gold medallist Damian Warner named Athlete of the Year
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Meteor caught hurtling towards Earth on Alta. security cam
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Toronto family's Christmas lawn inflatables vandalized
A Toronto family is heartbroken after their elaborate inflatable Christmas display was vandalized.
Man pledges $200,000 for Afghan refugees' holiday shopping
Hamid Hakimi and his partners at Elite Developments pledged $200,000 for Afghan refugees’ holiday shopping. Heather Butts reports.
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Why did Drake withdraw his Grammy Award nominations?
Virgin Radio's Jax Irwin explains why she thinks the Canadian star withdrew his nominations this year.
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Drone video shows the houses and fields of a village in Indonesia which have been devastated by the eruptions of Mount Semeru.
Ont. man inspires with music after beating cancer 3 times
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Mask mandates in Canada: A province-by-province look at the rules and exemptions
With the COVID-19 pandemic newly invigorated by emergence of the Omicron variant, CTVNews.ca looks at mask-wearing requirements, and their exemptions, across Canada.
Canada announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics, athletes will still compete
Canada will proceed with a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, meaning government officials won't attend but athletes can continue to compete.
Conversion therapy to be illegal in Canada in 30 days
The federal legislation to ban conversion therapy practices in Canada received royal assent on Wednesday, meaning the bill is now a law, but the new criminal offences won’t be in effect until early January. Per the coming-into-force provisions of the bill, the four new Criminal Code violations will be enacted 30 days after it received royal assent, which will be Jan. 7.
Woman dead after car plunges into river, floats dangerously close to brink of Niagara Falls
A woman is dead after the car she was driving plunged into a river and floated dangerously close to the brink of Niagara Falls.
Half of Canadians under 30 have given up on owning a single-family home: survey
The vast majority of Canadians between the ages of 18 and 28 worry they will not be able to afford a home in their city of choice thanks to soaring real-estate prices, with half already giving up on their dream of owning a single-family home, according to a new survey.
Former Canadian Space Agency engineer charged for allegedly acting on behalf of Chinese company: RCMP
A former employee of the Canadian Space Agency has been charged with breach of trust for allegedly acting on behalf of a Chinese aerospace company while carrying out his duties.
Secret lab document impasse: Conservatives reject Liberal proposal
The Official Opposition has flatly rejected a Liberal proposal to create a new House of Commons committee to comb through sensitive material relating to the firing of two scientists at Canada’s highest-security laboratory.
Employees in auditor general's office to protest lack of pay equity Thursday
A group of about 170 employees within the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) have planned a protest on Thursday to demand pay equity.
Will COVID-19 boosters be required to be considered 'fully vaccinated'? Expert weighs in
As provinces and territories work to inoculate their populations against COVID-19, questions are swirling over whether booster shots will soon be required for individuals to be considered 'fully vaccinated.'
Calgary
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Cochrane RCMP warn of icy road conditions, crashes on Highway 1A
Members of the Cochrane RCMP detachment are asking drivers to avoid Highway 1A east of the town due to reduced visibility and icy roads.
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Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in hit-and-run that dragged Calgary officer 437 metres
One of two men charged in the death of a Calgary Police Service (CPS) officer pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter in court on Wednesday.
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WestJet flight returns to Calgary after pilot falls ill
A U.S.-bound WestJet flight was forced to turn back Monday after one of the pilots suffered a medical emergency.
Saskatoon
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Police seek more tips after missing Saskatoon woman possibly seen in Calgary
Calgary police say they recently received information that a person matching Mackenzie Trottier’s description was spotted multiple times in downtown Calgary.
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Sask. government confirms first case of Omicron variant
Four people from one household screened positive for the variant, a statement from the Ministry of Health said. The family has a travel history to one of the countries of concern identified by the Government of Canada.
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Recommendations for coroners service, care homes highlighted in Auditor's report
Timely coroners' reports and a need for serious incident analysis in homes that care for adults with intellectual disabilities are two of the key topics identified in the second volume of the 2021 Auditor’s report.
Regina
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Sask. government confirms first case of Omicron variant
Four people from one household screened positive for the variant, a statement from the Ministry of Health said. The family has a travel history to one of the countries of concern identified by the Government of Canada.
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Sask. Health Authority holds first board meeting post-Livingstone depature
The Saskatchewan Health Authority Board met for the first time under interim CEO Andrew Will on Wednesday, following the departure of Scott Livingstone.
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Regina city council strikes down bylaw change that prevents delegations from speaking at meetings
Regina city council is rethinking its bylaw change that would have prevented delegations from speaking at council meetings.
Atlantic
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Kalin's Call: Heavy snowfall expected in the Maritimes
Light snow has started to fall in southwestern areas of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick this afternoon.
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‘We want to bring closure’: Searchers try to beat snowstorm to find missing Cape Breton senior
RCMP and volunteer search and rescue personnel spent Wednesday trying to find any sign of a missing Cape Breton senior before an impending snowstorm hits the region.
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N.B. reports 111 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday
Public health officials reported 111 new COVID-19 infections in New Brunswick Wednesday, along with 82 recoveries.
Toronto
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Woman dead after car plunges into river, floats dangerously close to brink of Niagara Falls
A woman is dead after the car she was driving plunged into a river and floated dangerously close to the brink of Niagara Falls.
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Video tells story of Black TTC rider's violent arrest, Crown says in officer's assault trial
A Toronto judge trying a case where a Toronto police officer is seen on video grabbing a Black TTC rider by the throat within seconds of arriving at a call of a disturbance should use the footage as key evidence he is guilty of assault, a crown lawyer said in court Wednesday.
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2-year-old child in stroller seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Brampton
A two-year-old child in a stroller has been seriously injured after being struck by the driver of a vehicle in Brampton late Wednesday afternoon.
Montreal
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'God's hand of protection': woman dies after major COVID-19 outbreak at defiant Montreal church, family says
A woman has died and dozens more have fallen ill following an outbreak of COVID-19 at Good News Chapel in Montreal, where religious leaders have been accused of spreading misinformation about the virus and disregarding public health measures.
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Teacher removed from a Chelsea, Que. elementary classroom for wearing a hijab
The Western Quebec School Board confirms the Grade 3 teacher at Chelsea Elementary School was removed from the classroom because of Bill 21, Quebec's law that bans all religious symbols in public buildings.
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The future of community policing? Longueuil police launch new foot patrol unit to respond to social issues
It's a foot patrol that will deal specifically with people facing social issues that are not necessarily related to law and order — think of it as a prevention team that intervenes before someone calls 911.
Kitchener
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Holiday plans changing as COVID-19 case counts rise
The holidays are around the corner and many people are preparing for trips or get-togethers, but some plans are now in limbo with COVID-19 case numbers steadily climbing.
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WRDSB teacher charged with assaulting two children in court Wednesday
The case of an elementary school teacher charged with two counts of assault involving incidents with two students was in court Wednesday morning.
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Huron Perth Public Health Unit considering reducing capacity limits
Huron Perth’s top doctor said her team is not ruling out bringing back capacity restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in that region.
