Province expecting bump in COVID-19 hospitalizations in January
The latest modelling is out from the Ontario Science Table and it's showing a bump in ICU hospitalization, even without the Omicron variant.
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Canadian employers, facing labour shortage, accommodate the unvaccinated
Canada's tight labour market is forcing many companies to offer regular COVID-19 testing over vaccine mandates, while others are reversing previously announced inoculation requirements even as Omicron variant cases rise.
Extended COVID-19 pandemic benefits to cost feds $873M: PBO
Extending both the sickness and caregiving benefits into next spring – as proposed in Bill C-2 – will cost the government approximately $873 million, the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) estimates.
Pattie Lovett-Reid: What investors need to know about market reaction to the new COVID-19 variant
CTV's chief financial commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid discusses the global market sell-off over fears of a new COVID-19 variant. Read her analysis on CTVNews.ca.
Some CERB recipients set to get notices that they owe feds some of the aid
Some Canadians who received a pandemic jobless benefit are set to receive notices that they have to repay some of the aid they received last year.
Liberals introduce new targeted pandemic aid bill for businesses, workers
The Liberal government introduced a new pandemic aid bill Wednesday afternoon that would maintain some financial supports for businesses and workers until at least the spring of 2022.
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A new low-barrier women’s shelter in Sudbury will open in January
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Northeastern Ontario will be opening a low-barrier women’s shelter in the New Year.
Fundraising game nights to return to Canadian Legions and service clubs
After nearly two years of shutdowns and restrictions, Legions and service clubs are again able to host fundraising game nights.
Greater Sudbury music store celebrates 50 high notes
The Jett Landry Music in Sudbury is celebrating its 50th anniversary Tuesday.
Province expecting bump in COVID-19 hospitalizations in January
The latest modelling is out from the Ontario Science Table and it's showing a bump in ICU hospitalization, even without the Omicron variant.
Police rescue two people who went missing during weekend camping trip north of Capreol
With some help from the province, Greater Sudbury Police were able to rescue two people who went missing during a weekend camping trip.
Walmart eliminating single-use plastic bags at all Canadian stores
Walmart's move to eliminate single-use plastic bags comes after a pilot project that included an Ottawa store.
Hwy. 69 reopened after fatal crash kills two
Highway 69 has reopened in both directions between Key River and Parry Sound following a fatal collision Monday evening that killed two people.
Police search for Sudbury area suspect who hitchhiked home after driving stolen truck into a ditch
Ontario Provincial Police in Sudbury are searching for a suspect who stole a truck, drove it into a ditch and then hitchhiked home.
Bird sightings delight at Sudbury's Bell Park
Two separate bird sightings at Sudbury's Bell Park have delighted wildlife enthusiasts this week.
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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.
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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.
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Drone video shows the houses and fields of a village in Indonesia which have been devastated by the eruptions of Mount Semeru.
Ont. man inspires with music after beating cancer 3 times
Three-time cancer survivor Tymaz Bagbani beat the odds and now hopes to inspire others, sharing his near-death leukemia journey through his music.
Alta. couple's food truck serves Canadian cuisine in England
Bob and Cheryl Vandal set off from Alberta to make authentic Canadian dishes in the U.K. CTV’s Daniele Hamamdjian reports.
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.
Inside look at lives of Royal brothers, wives in new book
Biographer Christopher Andersen examines fraught relationships and more in his new book, 'Brothers & Wives'.
