Alberta reports 240 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths
Alberta reported 240 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, but no new Omicron infections.
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Homeowners upset after backyard damaged by EPS armoured vehicle during break-in
Homeowners in downtown Edmonton who called police after a man broke into their basement aren’t happy about the state their backyard was left in.
Loud bang, flash in sky reported in south Edmonton and area
People in Leduc, New Sarepta and south Edmonton reported seeing a flash in the sky and hearing a loud booming sound Tuesday night.
Eriksson Ek has two points, Wild keep rolling with 4-1 win over Edmonton
Joel Eriksson Ek had a goal and an assist as the Minnesota Wild won their seventh straight game, rolling over the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 Tuesday.
No injuries after fire south of Jasper Avenue: EFRS
Edmonton Fire was called to a building on fire just south of Jasper Avenue Tuesday afternoon.
Deadline approaching to get Christmas gifts and cards mailed out on time
Canada Post is warning of the imminent deadline for people who want to mail out gifts and cards and have them arrive before Christmas.
Port Alberta, the potential for growing Edmonton into a transportation hub
Business leaders in Edmonton say the city is poised to become a transportation hub for North America.
Freezing rain could impact morning commute in Edmonton area, again
Brace for another round of freezing rain and wet snow in Edmonton and area overnight and/or early Wednesday morning.
'Beyond infuriating': Concrete barriers in Garneau bike lanes removed after backlash
The City of Edmonton is removing concrete barriers from the Garneau bike lanes, after public backlash.
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Biden warns Putin of sanctions if Ukraine invasion commences
U.S. president Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin of harsh economic sanctions if Russia proceeds to invade Ukraine. Joy Malbon reports.
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.
Canada under pressure to decide on Olympic boycott
Canada is under pressure to decide on the Olympic boycott as other countries make their stances. Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports.
Two Canadian COVID-19 vaccines show promise
The first COVID-19 vaccines developed in Canada are showing promising results. Avis Favaro reports.
Ont. hospitals could be crowded by the New Year amid variant
New modelling suggests Ontario hospitals could be under strain due to infection numbers rising. Heather Wright reports.
WARNING: B.C. woman badly beaten in attack in Mexico
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Remembering the victims of the Montreal mass shooting
Tributes were held for the 32nd anniversary of Montreal’s Polytechnique mass shooting. CTV’s Vanessa Lee reports.
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Senate passes bill to ban conversion therapy
Conversion therapy will soon be banned across Canada, after the Senate agreed to the expedited passage of Bill C-4 on Tuesday. After multiple attempts to pass legislation banning the harmful practice failed in recent years, the bill has now cleared both the House of Commons and Senate without changes, in just over a week. Once it receives royal assent, the bill will become law.
Military's former head of human resources charged with sexual assault, indecent acts
Military police have laid criminal charges against the Canadian Armed Forces' former head of human resources despite the Liberal government having said it would transfer the investigation and prosecution of sexual misconduct cases to civilian authorities.
Canada plans to expand COVID-19 vaccine mandate to cover banks, telecoms sectors
Canada will soon crack down on COVID-19 mandates, forcing banks, telecommunications companies and all other federally regulated workspaces to ensure their employees are inoculated, Ottawa said on Tuesday.
Ontario extends pause on reopening plan indefinitely as COVID-19 situation worsens
Ontario is extending its pause indefinitely on moving to the next step of the reopening plan as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and new modelling data suggests hospital capacity could be strained over the coming months.
Afghan refugees treated to holiday shopping spree for essentials
A group of Afghan refugees got their first taste of a quintessentially Canadian holiday shopping spree thanks to the generosity of donors, allowing them to stock up on essentials.
Could surge in COVID-19 cases in Ontario, Quebec mean new restrictions? Expert weighs in
As Canada's two most populous provinces grapple with a surge in COVID-19 cases, concerns are swirling over whether new restrictions could be imposed before the holidays.
Ottawa man charged after two-year investigation into international ransomware attacks
An Ottawa man has been charged following a nearly two-year investigation into several ransomware attacks on targets in Canada and the U.S.
Strange cube-shaped 'hut' spotted on moon, Chinese rover to investigate
China’s lunar rover, Yutu 2, will be investigating what appears to be a mysterious cube-shaped 'hut' on the moon after spotting it recently on the horizon.
Excess mortality rate spikes in B.C. and Alberta, for reasons beyond COVID-19
Recent data from Statistics Canada shows an increase in estimated mortality numbers, especially in the provinces of B.C. and Alberta. Along with COVID-19, the spike in these two provinces is largely owed to the summer heatwave and illicit drug overdoses across different age groups.
Calgary
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'This has to be a joke:' teacher from working group for K-6 curriculum speaks out
A year after participating in a working group for the province's new kindergarten through grade six curriculum, some of the teachers involved are blasting the process and the content of the document.
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Meet the new moose: highway signs get an unexpected makeover
As an 18-year -old student Chloe Chapdelaine was living in a trailer outside Foremost Alberta and driving past a moose crossing every morning on her way to work.
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Loud bang, flash in sky reported in south Edmonton and area
People in Leduc, New Sarepta and south Edmonton reported seeing a flash in the sky and hearing a loud booming sound Tuesday night.
Saskatoon
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Saskatoon police seize $226k, 4 kg cocaine in 'Project Octane' drug bust
Saskatoon and Calgary police with help from RCMP have concluded a nine-month investigation – dubbed Project Octane – regarding what police call a sophisticated drug network.
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Crane smashes into pedestrian overpass in Saskatoon
Traffic along College Drive was backed up Tuesday morning up after a crane hit the pedestrian overpass in front of the university.
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Saskatoon to ban home composting outside property line
Saskatoon residents will likely have to keep their home composting bins inside their property lines under a proposed organics bylaw.
Regina
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Sask. premier calls for end to 'stigmatizing the unvaccinated'
Saskatchewan’s premier is calling for an end to the stigmatization of those who remain unvaccinated in the province.
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3 COVID-19 deaths, 47 new cases reported in Sask.
Three more deaths related to COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on Tuesday, along with 47 new cases.
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Man charged with assault after fighting with police officers: RPS
A Regina man is facing assault charges after allegedly fighting with police officers on Monday, according to the Regina Police Service.
Atlantic
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Kalin's Call: Snowfall warnings in effect for parts of the Maritimes
Parts of the region are set to see their first significant snowfall of the season late Wednesday into Thursday.
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Twelve COVID-19 cases linked to outbreak at St. FX
There are 12 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at St. FX University in Antigonish, N.S. and more cases are expected in the coming days.
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U.S. library overwhelmed by Canadians caught without ArriveCAN app at N.B. land border
Canadian residents arriving at St. Stephen, N.B. land border crossings without registering online beforehand are finding support from an overwhelmed U.S. library.
Toronto
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Toronto area family questions COVID-19 travel rules after spending days in quarantine facility
A Toronto area family is questioning Canada's COVID-19 testing and travel rules after spending days in a quarantine hotel following their return from South Africa.
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Ontario extends pause on reopening plan indefinitely as COVID-19 situation worsens
Ontario is extending its pause indefinitely on moving to the next step of the reopening plan as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and new modelling data suggests hospital capacity could be strained over the coming months.
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Toronto's top doctor taking leave of absence for surgery following results of mammogram
Toronto's top doctor says she is taking a brief leave of absence in order to have surgery following the results of a mammogram.
Montreal
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Quebec to allow gatherings of 20 people in homes starting Dec. 23
Just in time for the holidays, Quebec announced Tuesday it will allow private gatherings of up to 20 people in homes starting Dec. 23 in another loosening of public health restrictions.
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Canadians in hotel quarantine claim neglect after coming home from red-zoned countries
Canadians in hotel quarantine who have come back from so-called red-zoned COVID-19 countries say they're being neglected by the staff who are supposed to take care of them.
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House unanimously passes Quebec MP motion to set up parliamentary committee to study gun trafficking
The Bloc Québécois succeeded Tuesday in expediting the formation of a parliamentary committee to study the illegal trafficking of firearms in Canada as early as Wednesday.
Kitchener
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Family hoping to identify driver involved in fatal hit-and-run crash
The mother of a man killed in hit-and-run crash earlier this year in Hagersville is hoping the public can help identify the driver who fled the scene.
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Cambridge MPP Belinda Karahalios ejected from QP Chamber for not being vaccinated
Cambridge MPP Belinda Karahalios has been ejected from the Queen’s Park Legislative Chamber Tuesday morning.
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Brantford bridge, damaged during 2018 ice jam, finally reopens
A pedestrian bridge in Brantford, that's been closed for nearly four years, has now reopened.
