1 dead after 2-vehicle crash north of Edmonton
A man from Edmonton is dead following a crash Friday on Highway 2.
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COVID-19 in Alberta today
In an update Tuesday, Alberta's chief medical officer of health said the surging number of cases driven by the highly infectious Omicron variant are starting to be reflected in hospital admissions.
New grand chief wants action taken on agreements signed with Alberta, Edmonton
New Treaty 6 Grand Chief George Arcand Jr. wants to put into action agreements signed with the province of Alberta and the City of Edmonton a couple years back.
Snow removal company finds cash-strapped teens work shovelling out neighbours
A business in Beaumont is pairing teenagers looking for work with homeowners who need help shovelling their driveway.
SUV, truck collide in Parkland County; 1 driver charged
A driver faces two charges after a crash in Parkland County Tuesday evening.
He shoots, he scores! AJHL goalie scores rare goalie goal
Spruce Grove Saints goaltender Tristan Martin scored an empty-net goal on Tuesday night.
'Why are you so pissy, Leon?': Oilers star, Hall of Fame reporter trade heated exchange
Oilers all-star forward Leon Draisaitl smirked, shrugged and traded insults with a journalist after practice Wednesday in an exchange that was shared far and wide.
Alta. restaurant ordered to close for accepting dog pictures instead of proof of vaccination
A Red Deer, Alta., restaurant was ordered to close after an investigation found staff were not asking for proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test and instead accepting dog photos from customers to dine inside, Alberta Health Services said.
'I respect the Premier's direction,' Madu says, facing calls to resign from all directions
Kaycee Madu still listed his job as Minister of Justice and Solicitor General on his Twitter biography Tuesday afternoon, despite being asked to "step back" a day earlier by Premier Jason Kenney.
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Russian aggression 'absolutely unacceptable': PM Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau comments on the current situation in Ukraine and condemns Russian aggression.
Watch: Huge flames after pipeline explosion in Turkey
Warning: Man reportedly wields shovel in B.C. assault
Woman abducted by men posing as cops in Wasaga Beach, Ont.
'In the name of God, go': Calls for U.K. PM to step down
A British MP used a historic quote in his call for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to step down on Jan. 19.
U.S. teen shot 22 times while walking dog; boyfriend charged
Woman takes selfie in bizarre Rideau River rescue
Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has heated exchange with reporter
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8-year-old Ottawa boy helps save senior covered in snow
Clayton McGuire found a man stuck face down in the snow and he ran for help. CTV's Peter Szperling reports.
Woman captures 'superior mirage' of huge 'iceberg' in B.C.
A rare reflection of light is believed to be the cause of an iceberg seemingly appearing off the coast of Vancouver Island.
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Despite having enough doses for all, just 35 per cent of Canadians boosted
Canada has enough supply of COVID-19 vaccines to offer booster doses to all who are eligible, though so far just 35 per cent of Canadians have received their third shot, according to the federal health minister.
Supply chain disruptions, shift in consumer behaviour keep inflation elevated in Canada
CTVNews.ca created five charts using data from Statistics Canada and interviewed economists to help explain why inflation in Canada remains so high, amid the continuing effects of the pandemic on the global supply chain.
Food manufacturers start to cut capacity amid labour shortages and supply chain woes
Canada's food manufacturers are starting to cut capacity and focus on key products as they confront labour shortages and supply chain problems that show no signs of easing.
Trudeau says Canada fears armed conflict in Ukraine as Russia ramps up aggression
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is once again condemning mounting aggression from Russia against Ukraine, indicating that Canada fears the situation could dissolve into armed conflict.
Canadian trial: Remdesivir reduces need for ventilation by half for COVID-19 patients
A Canadian study suggests the antiviral medication remdesivir could have a 'modest but significant effect' on COVID-19 patient outcomes, including decreasing the need for mechanical ventilation by approximately 50 per cent.
Disgraced Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard denied bail
Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been denied bail and will be detained in Toronto as he awaits trial.
Study suggests 'nocebo effect,' not jabs, could be behind two-thirds of mild COVID-19 vaccine reactions
A new study involving a systematic review of COVID-19 vaccine trials suggests that the negative version of the placebo effect may be behind mild COVID-19 vaccine side-effects like headache and fatigue, and not the vaccines themselves.
Dakota Tipi First Nation to investigate unmarked graves at five former residential schools in Manitoba
Dakota Tipi First Nation has received funding to help with investigations into unmarked graves at five former Manitoba residential schools.
Remains of Ottawa explosion victims recovered from blast site
The remains of the victims of a major explosion and fire at a tanker truck manufacturing facility in Ottawa have been recovered, police said Wednesday.
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Calgary
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Family of 6 mistakenly targeted in Calgary home invasion
A Calgary family of six is recovering after being terrorized during an armed home invasion that targeted the wrong residence.
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Dog attack in southeast Calgary sends woman to hospital
A woman is in hospital with injuries she sustained during a dog attack, EMS confirmed to CTV News on Wednesday.
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Calgary paramedics rush girl to hospital after being hit by vehicle
A young girl was injured on Wednesday after being hit by a vehicle in the community of Erin Woods.
Saskatoon
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Negative rapid test not a 'green light' for those with COVID-19 symptoms, Sask. top doc says
Saskatchewan's top doctor says a negative rapid COVID-19 test result does not mean it's time to head back to work or school if you're experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
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Questions raised over 'thin blue line' patches worn by some Saskatoon police officers
A patch some officers have been spotted wearing is prompting some soul searching at Saskatoon Police Service.
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The Saskatoon SPCA will no longer investigate animal abuse. It's unclear who will
As the SPCA steps away from its role in investigating cases of animal abuse and neglect, it isn't clear who will take its place.
Regina
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Expert witness testifies on proper medical procedures in Sylvester Ukabam trial
The sexual assault trial of a former Regina doctor continued on Wednesday when an expert witness took the stand to speak on the proper procedural and examination practices of a gastroenterologist.
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Regina man applying to non-profit accused of forging criminal record check
A 35-year-old Regina man is set to appear in court next month after allegedly using an altered criminal record check to try and join a local non-profit organization who offers services to people with intellectual disabilities.
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Canada's annual inflation rate highest since 1991
Headline inflation in Canada hit a 30-year high at the end of 2021 with warnings from economists that the pace of price increases could rise even higher and stirring expectations of a central bank response before the month is over.
Atlantic
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N.S. premier reports three deaths, 256 Nova Scotians in hospital with COVID-19 Wednesday
Nova Scotia health officials reported three new deaths related to COVID-19 on Wednesday.
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Saint John Police Force investigates early-morning shooting
A 26-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following an early-morning shooting in Saint John.
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Ukraine tensions: Frigate at 'high' readiness as it sets off for NATO mission
A Royal Canadian Navy admiral says a frigate departing Wednesday for the Mediterranean is prepared for "any threat" as tensions with Russia mount.
Toronto
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Doug Ford says announcement coming this week on easing COVID-19 restrictions
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says 'restaurants, gyms and other folks' forced to shutdown because of surging COVID-19 infections should expect a positive announcement from the province later this week.
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Ontario health minister says Omicron cases expected to peak this month
Two weeks after Ontario imposed sweeping public health measures in an effort to blunt the rapid spread of COVID-19 due to the Omicron variant, the province’s minister of health says that cases of the virus are expected to peak in the next several days.
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NEW | What we know about the winning $22-million Lotto Max ticket bought in Ontario
The OLG has announced how the winning $22-million Lotto Max ticket for Tuesday's jackpot was purchased.
Montreal
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Quebec’s advice on booster shots ‘doesn't make a whole lot of sense,’ public health experts say
Some public health experts are questioning Quebec’s official advice that double-vaccinated people who have just recovered from COVID-19 to get a third dose of the vaccine 'as soon as possible.'
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Quebec reports 88 new deaths from COVID-19, but only eight more hospitalizations
Quebec authorities' observation Tuesday that the pace of hospitalizations is slowing is borne out by Wednesday's numbers, with a net increase of only eight hospitalizations, and a slight decrease in ICU cases. Deaths, however, remain very high.
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Quebec's health commissioner calls for overhaul of public health system
Quebec's public health system needs an overhaul, Health and Welfare commissioner Joanne Castonguay concluded in her final report released Wednesday.
Kitchener
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Ontario reports 60 more COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations reach 4,132
Ontario health officials reported that 60 more people have died due to COVID-19 as the province logged an increase in the number of people with the disease in intensive care.
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Expect an icy drive for evening commute in Southern Ontario
Environment Canada has issued a weather statement for Waterloo-Wellington and most of Southern Ontario, warning residents they might be in for a slippery evening commute home.
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Ontario health minister says Omicron cases expected to peak this month
Two weeks after Ontario imposed sweeping public health measures in an effort to blunt the rapid spread of COVID-19 due to the Omicron variant, the province’s minister of health says that cases of the virus are expected to peak in the next several days.
