COVID-19 in Alberta: 349 new cases, 1 death on Friday as hospitalizations hit 3-month low
Friday was the third straight day the number of new cases has declined after being in the 200s the three days before.
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40,000 Alberta kids aged 5-11 now vaccinated, but advocates concerned about equal access
A little more than a week after COVID-19 vaccine bookings opened for Alberta kids aged 5-11, more than 40,000 had received their first dose by Friday.
Man pleads guilty after strangling, attacking Edmonton mother outside of her children's daycare
Rocky Rabbit, 30, pleaded guilty in Alberta Provincial Court in Edmonton to aggravated assault and overcoming resistance by choking.
Single parents in Edmonton to get gifts, Christmas dinner from their 'Little Santas'
A community effort to make Christmas a little brighter for single parents in the Edmonton area is looking for a little help from the public.
Beaumont man charged with sexually assaulting woman he met at local bar: RCMP
A 45-year-old man has been accused of sexually assaulting a 22-year-old woman he met at a bar.
Brian Jean preferred as UCP leader over Jason Kenney, Danielle Smith: Leger poll
Albertans are more likely to vote for Brian Jean than Jason Kenney or Danielle Smith, a new Leger poll shows.
EPS K9 unit partners with Santa to spread holiday cheer
Spreading holiday cheer and helping families in need was the mission of the day for Edmonton's K9 unit.
Four homeless people in Edmonton died in fires in last two months, city says
The City of Edmonton says there have been four fire-related deaths in the past two months involving people experiencing homelessness.
Kraken face Oilers, look for first Pacific Division victory
The Kraken won't have an easy task against the Western Conference-leading Oilers, who have won three in a row and feature the league's top two point-producers in Leon Draisaitl (41) and Connor McDavid (40).
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Huge molten boulder slides down lava stream in Spain
Spain's Geological and Mining Institute (IGME) released footage of a huge molten boulder sliding down the Cumbre Vieja volcano in La Palma.
These expressive robots are the most advanced in the world
The company behind 'Ameca' says the android is meant for human-robot interaction and could be used as a platform for A.I.
Sask. mother sentenced to 6 years for murder of her daughter
Dump truck overturns after taking corner too fast in Georgia
Video shows the moment a dump truck overturned after taking a corner too fast in Duluth, Georgia, on Dec. 2.
Victim of U.S. serial killer identified four decades later
Manitoba health says mom, son given COVID vaccine mistakenly
Costco delivery left couple on the hook for $20K in damages
This 'nightmare' fish washed up on a beach in San Diego
This rare, monstrous-looking, deep-sea ‘footballfish’ was found on a beach by a man who first thought it was a jellyfish.
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Security cameras captured a family of bears playing in Campbell River, B.C.
6-year-old's electrifying pre-game pep talk goes viral
Six-year-old Callan Perks is receiving widespread acclaim over his electrifying pre-game speech to the OHL's Peterborough Petes.
Ont. man thanks community after long battle with COVID-19
After spending 91 days in hospital with COVID-19 complications, an Ontario man is marking a milestone by thanking the people who saved his life.
Rick Mercer reflects on his career, comedy in politics
Comedian Rick Mercer speaks about his new memoir, 'Talking to Canadians,' and reflects on his lengthy career in Canadian media.
Cumbre Vieja volcano erupts in Spain
Watch the moment when the Cumbre Vieja volcano located on the island of La Palma in Spain erupted on Dec. 1.
Dec. 2, 1989: McLaughlin elected as first woman to lead NDP
Taking over from outgoing leader Ed Broadbent, McLaughlin became the first woman to lead a major federal party in Canada.
Ont. family recreates 'Home Alone' house for charity
Proposal fail? Boyfriend drops ring as he pops the question
The answer was still 'yes' even after this proposal went wrong in Texas. The ring was found after a half-hour search.
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Boosters recommended for those over 50, younger people may also get 3rd shot: NACI
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is now strongly recommending adults over the age of 50 be offered COVID-19 boosters, while those aged 18 to 49 'may' be offered boosters based on individual risks and where they live.
'Feels like I'm being punished': Confusion over ArriveCAN app forces Canadian travellers into quarantine
Several fully vaccinated Canadians have been forced to quarantine for two weeks after returning from day trips to the U.S. and failing to pre-register on the ArriveCAN app, a requirement for re-entry.
'This is mandatory': Ottawa reminds Canadian travellers ArriveCAN app required for re-entry
The federal government is reminding that Canadian travellers must use ArriveCAN app for re-entry into the country after reports of vaccinated citizens being forced to quarantine as a result of confusion at the Canada-U.S. land border.
COVID-19 vaccines: Do we really need boosters? Experts weigh in
Experts say there are several reasons a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine is necessary, including to protect against severe illness and death as immunity from the initial vaccine series wanes over time.
Vaccine inequity and challenges in its global distribution
The newly-discovered Omicron variant has highlighted the unequal distribution of vaccines in some of the most vulnerable groups in many lower-income countries. CTVNews.ca has created a series of charts illustrating this inequity and the challenges in its global distribution.
'Magic Mixies': One of year's hottest toys hard to find as supplies run low
Demand has been high in Canada and the United States for one of this year's hottest toys — Magic Mixies — with several retailers reporting no stocks of the popular holiday item amid high demand and supply chain challenges.
Scientists find coastal marine species living among trash in open ocean
Marine creatures and plants typically found in coastal regions have found new ways to survive in the open ocean by colonizing plastic pollution, scientists say.
Canada inks deals with Pfizer, Merck for COVID-19 antiviral drugs
The federal government has signed deals with Pfizer and Merck to purchase their antiviral medications, pending Health Canada approval of the products. Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi said Ottawa has placed an initial order for one million of Pfizer's antiviral pills, and 500,000 of Merck's pills, with an option for 500,000 more.
Parents of Michigan teen charged in Oxford school shooting
A prosecutor filed involuntary manslaughter charges Friday against the parents of a teen accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school, saying they failed to intervene on the day of the tragedy.
Calgary
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Calgary police suspends officer who made anti-vaccine mandate video while in uniform
A Calgary police officer is currently relieved from duty with pay for failing to adhere to the service's COVID-19 vaccination policy — and officials are looking into his role in posting a video on social media while in uniform, opposing the mandate and drawing comparison with the Holocaust and Hitler's regime.
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Victim of Cranston homicide identified as 35-year-old Norma-Jean Muirhead
Calgary police have released the identity of a homicide victim found dead in the community of Cranston this week.
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40,000 Alberta kids aged 5-11 now vaccinated, but advocates concerned about equal access
A little more than a week after COVID-19 vaccine bookings opened for Alberta kids aged 5-11, more than 40,000 had received their first dose by Friday.
Saskatoon
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Sask. mother who killed newborn daughter sentenced to 6 years
A judge handed down a six-year sentence for a Kindersley woman who killed her newborn daughter.
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Saskatoon business owner says property tax increase latest challenge
Cole Thorpe, who owns retail store Prairie Proud, has been working hard to keep his business going during the pandemic and says curveballs in the city’s 2022-2023 budget make it even harder.
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Tense, emotional courtroom as Saskatoon man sentenced for manslaughter
It was an emotional afternoon at Saskatchewan Provincial Court for the sentencing of 28-year-old Joel Yuzicapi, who was charged in relation to the death of 27-year-old Preston Logan Thomas.
Regina
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Resignation of SHA CEO raises questions as search for replacement begins
A public policy consultant says it is not necessary for the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to disclose the reasons behind former CEO Scott Livingstone’s departure.
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Partial costs of Sask. COVID-19 hospital treatments, airlifts add up to more than $100M
The Government of Saskatchewan has been billed for some of the costs associated with COVID-19 patient transfers to Ontario hospitals.
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'Stay the course': Sask. physicians hoping province maintains COVID-19 measures to ease potential 5th wave
Saskatchewan’s physicians are encouraging the province to “stay the course” with its current public health measures, as a way to reduce the severity of a fifth wave of COVID-19.
Atlantic
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N.B. releases COVID-19 winter plan, reports 97 new cases, two deaths Friday
Two more people have died of COVID-19 in New Brunswick as the province reported 97 new cases of the virus on Friday.
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More than 1,000 Nova Scotia employees on unpaid leave after vaccine mandate deadline
Officials in Nova Scotia say more than 1,000 public sector workers are now on unpaid leave after failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 ahead of the government's Nov. 30 deadline.
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First emergency crisis shelter built for Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth completed
The first of up to 20 temporary emergency crisis shelters being built for the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth is now complete.
Toronto
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BREAKING | Toronto reports first three cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant
Toronto reported Friday its first three cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant, bringing the total known cases in Ontario to 11.
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Toronto Public Health warns of sudden spike in suspected opioid overdose calls
Toronto Public Health says that there has been a sudden spike in suspected overdose calls over the last week, raising concerns about the presence of “highly potent opioids” in the city’s unregulated drug supply.
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Ontario reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for first time in six months
Ontario health officials are reporting more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time since late spring.
Montreal
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Quebec COVID-19 cases surge again, with 1,355 new infections Friday
Quebec on Friday reported another significant jump in daily new COVID-19 cases, with 1,355 new infections. Active infections rose above 9,000 for the first time since early May.
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Laval police arrest man for alleged online threats against health-care workers
A 42-year-old Laval, Que. man has been arrested after allegedly posting threats against health-care workers administering COVID-19 vaccines.
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Montreal-area teacher suspended over showing his hip hop music video to students allowed to teach again
'I thought it was a joke,' said Chad Ashe after he was informed he was suspended. He'll be back at work Monday, but said he plans to file a grievance through his union.
Kitchener
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Alleged Kitchener shooter faces charges in two other shootings, lawyer confirms
CTV News has learned that a man charged last month in relation to a shooting on Country Hill Drive in March is also facing charges in two other shooting incidents.
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'I think it’s just a matter of when': Medical officer of health expects Omicron variant to hit Waterloo Region
Region of Waterloo Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang says she fully expects the new Omicron variant to hit Waterloo Region.
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'Violence is completely unacceptable': WRDSB issues warning to students after large brawl
Police are investigating after a large brawl injured at least one student near a Kitchener high school.
