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Ottawa board of health member sees outpouring of support after body-shaming message

A member of the city of Ottawa's board of health is speaking out about body shaming after receiving a letter that said she shouldn't serve on the board because of her weight.

Ottawa Board of Health member Elyse Banham (right) speaks with Ottawa city councillor Theresa Kavanagh, the council liaison on women and gender equity. March 20, 2023. (Jackie Perez/CTV News Ottawa)

'Targeted inflation relief' coming in 2023 federal budget, Freeland says

The coming 2023 federal budget will 'exercise fiscal restraint' while also making 'significant' investments in health and building Canada's clean economy, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday.

2 staff members, student suspect injured in stabbing at Halifax-area high school

Two staff members and a student -- who is also the suspect -- have been injured in a stabbing at a high school in Bedford, N.S., according to the Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE).

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BREAKING | 1 dead after triple shooting at Fairview Mall parking lot in Toronto

One person is dead and two others are injured following a shooting in the parking lot of Fairview Mall in Toronto on Monday afternoon.

'Absolutely disgusting': B.C. councillor speaks out after Sikh international student swarmed, beaten

An international student was swarmed and beaten by a group of people who ripped off his turban and dragged him across the sidewalk by his hair in Kelowna, B.C., Friday evening, according to a local politician.

Unanswered questions: Montreal mayor calls for meeting with Airbnb after fatal fire

Mayor Valerie Plante said Monday she requested a meeting with an Airbnb executive after a building in Old Montreal — a short-term rental hot spot — was destroyed by a fire that has left six people missing.

Zellers opening inside Hudson’s Bay stores in Ontario, Alberta this week

Hudson’s Bay will open the first 12 Zellers locations inside existing Ontario and Alberta department stores this Thursday.

Safety steps Airbnb renters can take -- and measures that operators must

A deadly fire that swept through a building in Old Montreal on Thursday where several apartments were being used as Airbnb units is raising safety concerns about short-term rental properties. Here are several steps guests can take to protect themselves.

W5 Investigates

W5 Investigates | How did a healthy teen die at a minor hockey camp?

The parents of young Ontario hockey player Ben Teague have been searching for answers since he died while at a team retreat in 2019. The mystery about what happened and the code of silence in hockey culture is explored in CTV W5's 'What Happened to Ben,' on CTVNews.ca and W5's official YouTube channel.

Barrie

Impaired driving trial begins for man accused in deadly head-on Highway 12 collision in 2020

The trial of Sigfrid Stahn, accused of being impaired and causing a deadly head-on collision on Highway 12 in Waubaushene nearly three years ago, began Monday.
Highway 400 crash in Barrie sends one person to hospital

One person was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 400 in Barrie that snarled traffic.
Concerned motorist credited with stopping impaired driver in Barrie

A concerned motorist took matters into their own hands after following a suspected impaired driver from Springwater Township to Barrie Sunday evening.

Toronto

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BREAKING | 1 dead after triple shooting at Fairview Mall parking lot in Toronto

One person is dead and two others are injured following a shooting in the parking lot of Fairview Mall in Toronto on Monday afternoon.
Ontario's sick day program expires next week. Here's what we know

Ontario’s temporary sick day program is set to expire at the end of March and officials remain tight lipped over whether they will extend the program, saying instead the policy has 'filled its purpose' and remains 'status quo.'
'Reckless' rebuild: Attempt to halt Gardiner construction stalled at city hall

A Toronto committee shelved an attempt to re-open the contentious debate over the future of the eastern Gardiner Expressway Monday, after city staff revealed that nearly half of the project’s billion-dollar budget had already been spent.

Ottawa

Ottawa board of health member sees outpouring of support after body-shaming message

A member of the city of Ottawa's board of health is speaking out about body shaming after receiving a letter that said she shouldn't serve on the board because of her weight.
Councillors approve Orleans development despite parking concerns

The city of Ottawa's planning committee has approved a housing development in Orleans after it was delayed due to concerns about the number of parking spaces.
Carleton University celebrates dual national basketball championships

Carleton University has made Canadian basketball history by winning both the men's and women's national championships in the same year, a feat that hasn't been achieved since the University of Victoria accomplished it in 1985.

Kitchener

Inquest into death of Kitchener man shot and killed by police begins

Nearly eight years after 20-year-old Beau Baker was shot and killed by a Waterloo regional police officer, an inquest into the Kitchener man’s death is now getting underway.
'BORGs' abound at Waterloo St. Patrick’s Day, but what are they?

A new youth binge-drinking trend was on display in the streets of Waterloo’s university district Friday.
Atypical winter sees weather records tested as Waterloo region residents welcome spring

Monday marks the first day of spring, and if you’ve found yourself wondering why this winter seemed a bit different weather-wise from past years, there are a few reasons.

London

Neighbourhood group slams city for lack of transparency in recommending closure of Thames Pool

The Old South Community Organization (OSCO) is expressing concern about city staff’s failure to consult with stakeholders before recommending that Thames Pool be decommissioned.
Investigation on hold: Cause of blaze at former LPH still undetermined

The City of London, Ont. and fire officials said it will be some time before they know whether a building that burned down on the grounds of the former London Psychiatric Hospital over the weekend can be saved.
Woodstock, Ont. childcare centre operator facing additional charges

Trevor Hendershott, the operator of a childcare centre in Woodstock, is facing additional criminal charges — including sexual assault — following his re-arrest last week.

Windsor

Man arrested for arson after 'deliberate' Forest Glade house explosion

Windsor police say they have arrested a 24-year-old Toronto man after a “deliberate” house explosion in Forest Glade.
24-year-old LaSalle man facing child pornography, firearms charges

A 24-year-old man has been charged with child pornography and firearm-related offences following a lengthy police investigation.
Artist behind 2021 graffiti spree set to host proper art show

The artwork of Windsor, Ont. resident Kalvin Mercier will be on display and on sale at the Mackenzie Hall Cultural Centre in Sandwich town – but a year-and-a-half ago, it could be seen in some unexpected places.

Montreal

6 missing after Old Montreal fire 'probably still in the rubble': Police

Officials are still looking for victims after a fire ripped through a building in Old Montreal last week, killing at least one person. At a press conference Monday morning, spokespersons for the Montreal police and Montreal fire department said six people are still missing. They come from various locations in Quebec, Ontario and the U.S.
Unanswered questions: Montreal mayor calls for meeting with Airbnb after fatal fire

Mayor Valerie Plante said Monday she requested a meeting with an Airbnb executive after a building in Old Montreal — a short-term rental hot spot — was destroyed by a fire that has left six people missing.
Safety steps Airbnb renters can take -- and measures that operators must

A deadly fire that swept through a building in Old Montreal on Thursday where several apartments were being used as Airbnb units is raising safety concerns about short-term rental properties. Here are several steps guests can take to protect themselves.

Atlantic

2 staff members, student suspect injured in stabbing at Halifax-area high school

Two staff members and a student -- who is also the suspect -- have been injured in a stabbing at a high school in Bedford, N.S., according to the Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE).
N.S. government offering nurses $10,000 bonuses to keep them in public health system

Front-line nurses who are working for publicly-funded employers in Nova Scotia will receive a bonus of up to $10,000, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announced Monday.
Spring equinox arrives Monday evening, marking first day of season

The spring (vernal) equinox arrives at 6:24 p.m. on Monday. The equinox is the time of the year when the position of the sun passes south to north over the equator.

Winnipeg

Portage la Prairie man accused of killing family appears in court

A Portage la Prairie man accused of killing his wife and two children has waived his right to a preliminary hearing, moving his case one step closer to trial.
Man stabbed with hypodermic needle at restaurant: police

A 34-year-old woman is facing charges after she allegedly stabbed a stranger with a hypodermic needle while they were waiting in line to order food at a restaurant.
Here is when reservations will open for Manitoba’s campsites

Manitobans are encouraged to plan ahead and get ready for camping season as the province’s new park reservation launching next week.

Calgary

Child in life-threatening condition after being struck by vehicle in northwest Calgary

An 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition after being struck by a vehicle in the northwest Calgary neighbourhood of Royal Oak.
'Emergency' scams on the rise in Airdrie, Alta.

RCMP at one southern Alberta detachment say they have received a larger number of reports of 'emergency scams,' also known as 'grandparent scams,' in the past couple of weeks.
Cougar warning issued for Kananaskis Country trail

Alberta Parks says users of a popular trail in Kananaskis Country should take precautions because of a cougar sighting in the area.

Edmonton

Regimental funeral for fallen Edmonton police officers scheduled for next Monday

The Edmonton police officers killed in the line of duty last week will be laid to rest next Monday.
5 killed, boy seriously injured, in northern Alberta crash

Five people were killed in a crash in northern Alberta Sunday evening. One person – a five-year-old boy – survived and was airlifted to hospital in life-threatening condition, RCMP say.
Alberta-procured children's medication from Türkiye on its way to pharmacies

A fresh supply of children's pain and fever medicine is being distributed to Alberta pharmacies, the health minister says, with enough stock received to last for two years to prevent future supply shortages.

Vancouver

Taxi driver injured, cab stolen in North Vancouver carjacking

Police in North Vancouver are seeking witnesses to the carjacking of a taxi Saturday.
Burnaby scuttles controversial proposal to build waste facility in parkland

City councillors in Burnaby, B.C., have abandoned a controversial proposal that would have seen parkland paved over for a green recycling and organic waste facility.
B.C. doctor facing second sexual assault charge

A Metro Vancouver doctor is facing a second charge of sexually assaulting a female patient, according to authorities.