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65% of eligible Albertans fully immunized, COVID-19 active cases continue to rise

Sixty-five per cent of eligible Albertans have now received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, the province reported Friday.

Empty vials of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine lie in a box during a vaccine campaign at the Vaccine Village in Ebersberg near Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Stolen water truck strikes multiple vehicles downtown, driver in custody: Edmonton police

A major crash in downtown Edmonton has tied up traffic late Friday afternoon.

Albertans' personal data up for sale after hackers extort health company

Ontario-based Homewood Health told CTV News it was hacked earlier this year and has recently begun contacting affected companies and agencies whose information may be compromised

Man killed by Edmonton police had imitation Glock air pistol: ASIRT

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating a police shooting that killed a 43-year-old man who was carrying an imitation firearm.

Alberta receives inquiry's final report on eco groups and energy industry

The public inquiry report into what the Alberta government labels troublesome foreign funding of enviro-groups was delivered Friday - a year late and million dollars over its original budget.

Dozens rally at Alberta legislature amid fears, frustrations with lifting of COVID-19 restrictions

A group of doctors is leading a parallel rally in Calgary.

New tool shows AHS bed closures or service reductions across Alberta

Alberta Health Services created a new tool for residents to check short-term and temporary bed reductions online.

'Still a ways to go in Alberta:' Top doctors weigh in on plan to end isolation

Canada's top doctors say Alberta's decision to end isolation requirements for those who test positive for COVID-19, or who have been in close contact with someone who has, could have ripple effects across the country.

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Canada is heading towards a 'Delta-driven' fourth wave, Tam says

Canada is headed towards a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, but how severe of a resurgence it'll be depends on how many people are fully vaccinated, warns new national modelling released Friday. The country is seeing an increase in new COVID-19 cases, and thousands more infections are predicted if contacts aren't contained, the modelling indicates.

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam looks at a copy of the presentation on epidemiology and modelling during a news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, in West Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Monday, June 29, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Justin Tang)

What COVID-19 vaccinations are recognized abroad? A guide for Canadian travellers

Canadians who have received mixed doses of a COVID-19 vaccine or a certain brand of AstraZeneca may face obstacles when travelling to countries that require proof of vaccination. CTVNews.ca examines what COVID-19 vaccines are recognized and where for those travelling abroad.

Kylie Masse wins silver medal in women's 200-metre backstroke

Kylie Masse has won a silver medal in the women's 200-metre backstroke at the Tokyo Olympics.

Delta variant is so transmissible 'the war has changed,' U.S. CDC warns

The Delta coronavirus variant surging across the United States appears to cause more severe illness and spread as easily as chickenpox, according to an internal document from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Rugby Canada relieves former star player of coaching duties over social media posts

Rugby Canada fired Jamie Cudmore, a former star player in charge of developing the next generation of talent, on Friday for a series of social media posts belittling the women's sevens team.