Convicted rapist Jacob Hoggard to make northern Ont. trial decision next week

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Justice minister says he'll 'look at' federal policy restricting gay men from donating sperm

Justice Minister David Lametti says he will "look at" a federal policy that restricts gay and bisexual men from donating to sperm banks in Canada, after CTV News exclusively reported on Wednesday that a gay man is taking the federal government to court over it.

Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti speaks during a news conference, Feb. 2, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Liberals table bill delaying assisted dying expansion to March 2024

The federal government is seeking to delay the extension of assisted dying eligibility to people whose sole condition is a mental disorder until March 17, 2024. Justice Minister David Lametti introduced a bill seeking the extension in the House of Commons on Thursday.

Why Delissio pizzas and other Nestle products will disappear from Canadian stores

Nestle Canada says it is winding down its frozen meals and pizza business in Canada over the next six months. The four brands that will no longer be sold in the freezer aisle at Canadian grocery stores are Delissio, Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine and Life Cuisine.

Six more weeks of winter? Here are the predictions of groundhogs across North America

Will we see six more weeks of winter, or an early spring? Here’s what some of the groundhogs (and one human) have predicted so far, from coast-to-coast.

Ukraine's new weapon will force a Russian shift

The United States has answered President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plea for rockets that can strike deep behind the front lines of the nearly year-long conflict with Russia. Now Russian forces will need to adapt or face potentially catastrophic losses.

As sexual assault rates rise, provinces face shortages of specially trained nurses

An assistant nursing professor at the University of New Brunswick says there is a crisis-level shortage of sexual assault nurse examiners in the country.

China accuses Canada of 'politically manipulating' with Uyghur refugee vote

The Chinese government says a motion MPs passed Wednesday to provide asylum to persecuted Uyghurs amounts to political manipulation by Canada.

Lametti says Tories exploiting tragedies 'to score political points' on bail reform

Canada's justice minister accused Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives Thursday of using tragedies such as the killing of a young Ontario Provincial Police officer 'to try to score political points.'

Australia is removing monarchy from its bank notes

Australia is removing the monarchy from its bank notes. The nation's new $5 bill will feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III. But the king is still expected to appear on coins that currently bear the image of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Barrie

Recently married pedophile Shayne Lund appears before parole board

Convicted pedophile Shayne Lund, now 31, revealed he is recently married and took part in a day and full parole review in a videoconference hearing Thursday from the Ottawa area.
Mother and daughter wanted on animal abuse charges arrested

A mother and daughter from Sarnia are under arrest and facing charges associated with animal abuse.
Extreme cold expected across central Ontario: Environment Canada

It's about to get extremely cold across central Ontario, according to Environment Canada.

Toronto

Ontario releases new health-care plan to make access 'faster' and 'easier'

Ontario has released a new 'connected' and 'convenient' health-care plan aimed at shortening wait times and localizing access to care across the province.
Toronto police seize $500K worth of fake gift cards from 'sophisticated forgery lab'

Three Richmond Hill residents have been arrested after police seized $500,000 in fake gift cards from a “sophisticated forgery lab” while searching multiple local properties last month.
Coldest temperatures in years could come to Toronto as polar vortex descends on Ontario

A polar vortex is descending over Ontario this week and some of the coldest weather is still to come. Wind chills will also reach dangerous levels, increasing the risk of frostbite.

Ottawa

EXTREME COLD WARNING
EXTREME COLD WARNING | Here's when frigid temperatures will arrive in Ottawa

Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning with Ottawa expected to see its coldest temperatures in years.
Activity in downtown Ottawa at 51 per cent of pre-pandemic levels in the fall, study finds

Ottawa ranks 45th out of 62 cities across Canada and the United States in a study on downtown recovery, with activity levels at 51 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.
Transatlantic flights return to Ottawa airport with Paris flight

Ottawa's airport is getting a transatlantic flight for the first time in nearly three years.

Kitchener

Ontario releases new health-care plan to make access 'faster' and 'easier'

Ontario has released a new 'connected' and 'convenient' health-care plan aimed at shortening wait times and localizing access to care across the province.
Wiarton Willie predicts an early spring on Groundhog Day

Wiarton Willie made his prediction his spring prediction Thursday morning at 8:07 a.m. The groundhog did not see his shadow, meaning we could get an early spring.
Pickup truck used to break into a Guelph business, multiple tools stolen: Guelph police

Guelph police are investigating after they say a pickup truck was used to break into a west-end building Thursday morning.

London

First cold weather alert of the season issued

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has issued its first Cold Weather Alert of the year. The Alert will come into effect just after midnight as wind chill values plunge to -23 C by midday Friday.
Fatal crash in south London

One person has died after a two-vehicle crash in south London Wednesday night. Police were called to the scene on Bostwick Road around 7:20 p.m. and say there were five people injured in total and all five were taken to the hospital with injuries ranging from serious to life-threatening.
WATCH: Willie predicts an early spring

Wiarton Willie has predicted an early spring! The groundhog in South Bruce Peninsula didn't see his shadow at 8:07 a.m. on Thursday morning, meaning spring is on the way.

Windsor

'It’s a big difference': Street Help Windsor working through increased demand

As Windsor muddles through its coldest week so far this winter, an outreach centre in the city is reminding of increasing need.
WECHU issues 6,654 suspension orders as immunization deadline looms

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has issued about 6,654 suspension orders to students who do not meet immunization requirements.
Chatham-Kent council approves 5.64 per cent tax increase

Chatham-Kent council has approved the 2023 budget with a 5.64 per cent tax increase.

Montreal

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WATCH LIVE @ 2 P.M. | Quebec public health to provide update on respiratory viruses

For the first time in 2023, the Quebec director of public health, Dr. Luc Boileau, will provide an update on the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious respiratory diseases in Quebec.
Warm place to stay: Montreal opens emergency shelters due to extreme cold

The next few nights are expected to be frigid in Montreal, with wind chill factors dropping to -30. In order to prevent anyone experiencing homelessness from ending up outdoors, the City of Montreal is announcing the opening of two emergency shelters.
WEATHER
WEATHER | Extreme cold warnings blanket the province of Quebec

After an extremely mild month of January, the province is bracing for a blast of arctic air that will move in tonight and last until Saturday. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued extreme cold warnings that covers most of the province with wind chills expected to be between -38 and -42 across the South and -50 across Northern Quebec.

Atlantic

Warnings and statements issued ahead of bitter wind chill for maritimes

On the day that Shubenacadie Sam predicted six more weeks of winter, there are warnings and statements cautioning that the coldest air of the season is about to arrive in the Maritimes.
Utility board defies Nova Scotia government, allows 14 per cent power rate hike

Nova Scotia's utility regulator has defied the provincial government and approved an average 14 per cent increase in electricity rates over two years.
Shubenacadie Sam sees shadow, predicts six more weeks of winter

Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam has seen her shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter.

Winnipeg

Manitoba Merv predicts six more weeks of winter

It’s Groundhog Day, and Manitoba Merv is predicting six more weeks of winter
Province reveals new funding for Manitoba schools

The Province of Manitoba intends to spend more on K-12 schools in the province next year.
Residents trapped in Winnipeg retirement home during overnight fire

An overnight fire at a Winnipeg retirement home left some residents trapped inside the building, and sent six people to the hospital

Calgary

Sexual exploitation charges laid against Airdrie, Alta., man

Authorities say an Airdrie, Alta., man faces several charges related to the sexual exploitation of a young family member.
Woman stabbed on CTrain platform, charges pending: police

Investigators say a fight between two women at a Calgary LRT station Wednesday night left one of them with serious stab wounds.
Calgary police search for information on hit-and-run

Calgary police have released a photo of a vehicle they say may have information about a serious hit-and-run last month in the hopes of tracking down the driver.

Edmonton

Police find $160K in drugs in SUV's hidden compartment

Three people have been charged after more than $400,000 in drugs and cash were seized from two homes and a vehicle after a seven-month-long investigation in Edmonton.
'We are going to fix this': Alberta sends sheriffs downtown to help EPS amid mounting safety concerns

Police officers in downtown Edmonton will receive reinforcements from sheriffs later this month as part of a new provincial public safety initiative.
Athabasca University governors replace school president citing time of 'growth and needed stability'

Athabasca University's board of governors has replaced the president who resisted the government's demand to double the distance-learning school's number of employees who live in Athabasca.

Vancouver

Vehicle vandalism spree in Summerland under investigation: RCMP

Three vehicles were vandalized within a two-day period in Summerland over the weekend, say Mounties, and an investigation is underway.
'It's a big concern': Private delivery of public health care grows yet again in B.C.

B.C.'s Ministry of Health is continuing its multi-year trend of paying millions more dollars each year to private surgical centres for the delivery of public health care, CTV News has learned.
Fire breaks out on highway on-ramp, disrupting morning commute in Vancouver

A fire that erupted in North Vancouver early Thursday disrupted traffic on a major bridge during the morning commute.

Convicted rapist Jacob Hoggard to make northern Ont. trial decision next week

Convicted rapist Jacob Hoggard to make northern Ont. trial decision next week

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EXTREME COLD WARNING | Here's when frigid temperatures will arrive in Ottawa

WATCH LIVE @ 2 P.M. | Quebec public health to provide update on respiratory viruses

WEATHER | Extreme cold warnings blanket the province of Quebec