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Federal budget to include grocery rebate for lower income Canadians: sources

The 2023 federal budget will include a one-time 'grocery rebate' for Canadians with lower incomes who may be struggling with the rising cost of food, CTV News has confirmed.

Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland talks to a sales associate to buy a new pair of shoes in Ottawa on Monday, March 27, 2023. Freeland will table the federal budget on Tuesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

3 children, 3 adults killed at Christian school in Nashville

A female shooter wielding two 'assault-style' rifles and a pistol killed three students and three adults at a private Christian school in Nashville on Monday, authorities said. The suspect also died after being shot by police.

Sask. judge grants bail for Quewezance sisters who say they were wrongfully imprisoned nearly 30 years ago

A pair of Saskatchewan sisters have been granted bail after spending almost 30 years in prison for what they describe as a wrongful conviction.

MP Han Dong says he's retained lawyer, plans to sue Global News over interference report

Toronto MP Han Dong says he is taking legal action over a media report that alleged he spoke to a Chinese diplomat in February 2021 about delaying the release of two Canadians detained in China at the time.

'Sudden and devastating' Calgary house explosion injures 10 people

The Calgary Fire Department says at least 10 people were injured in a 'sudden and devastating' explosion in the city's northeast on Monday that completely destroyed one home.

Dash cam captures dramatic moment loose tire sends car flying in air on L.A. freeway

Dramatic video shows a loose tire crashing into a vehicle and launching it several feet into the air on a Los Angeles freeway.

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LIVE NOW | Funeral underway for Edmonton officers killed in the line of duty

The appreciation and respect shown by the public after two Edmonton Police Service officers were killed in the line of duty has not gone unnoticed, their families said in a statement ahead of the regimental funeral on Monday.

These 3 items could cost you more starting this April

Whether it's gas, food or booze, consumers can expect to pay more for these goods next month. Two of the biggest changes include the federal carbon tax will increase to $65 per tonne of greenhouse emissions, up from $50, and the federal beverage alcohol duty that will increase by 6.3 per cent, which both come into effect on April 1.

Advocate questions whether Air Canada has 'cultural problem' after issue with teen's wheelchair

Flying over the Grand Canyon was a highlight for the Gellisen family during their trip to Phoenix, but their flight home to Toronto was a much different experience, with several family members forced off of the flight over tensions related to a teen's wheelchair.

Barrie

Innisfil woman charged with driving impaired and speeding 71km/h over limit

An Innisfil woman faces charges for allegedly driving impaired and speeding 70 kilometres over the posted limit in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Barrie man wins $50K on crossword scratch ticket

A Barrie resident who has been playing the lottery for 40 years is celebrating winning $50,000 with Instant Crossword.
Passenger charged with assaulting Barrie transit driver

A passenger accused of assaulting a Barrie Transit driver, kicking a police officer and damaging a bus faces multiple charges.

Toronto

'Terrible tragedy': Politicians speak out following fatal stabbing of teen at Toronto subway station

Politicians and advocacy groups are speaking out following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy a Toronto subway station on Saturday.
Ontario won't reverse decision to end funding for uninsured health care

Ontario’s minister of health says the province will not reverse the decision to end funded health care services to the uninsured.
Trucker pleads guilty to careless driving in 2020 death of activist outside pig slaughterhouse

A truck driver has pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of a 65-year-old animal rights activist.

Ottawa

NHL commissioner in Ottawa to meet with officials, attend Senators game

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is in Ottawa today with a schedule that includes meeting with the mayor, officials from the National Capital Commission and attending the Senators game against the Florida Panthers.
Federal budget to include grocery rebate for lower income Canadians: sources

The 2023 federal budget will include a one-time 'grocery rebate' for Canadians with lower incomes who may be struggling with the rising cost of food, CTV News has confirmed.
'Rigorous' cost management needed as $5B Centre Block renovation proceeds: AG report

Despite delayed decision-making by parliamentarians, Canada's massive renovation of Parliament Hill's Centre Block is being effectively managed so far, according to a new audit. However, 'rigorous' cost management will be needed as the work proceeds, cautions auditor general Karen Hogan.

Kitchener

Cashier at St. Marys Foodland stops fraud at counter: Stratford police

Stratford police are praising a cashier at a St. Marys Foodland that recognized a case of fraud and helped stop it.
Trucker pleads guilty to careless driving in 2020 death of activist outside pig slaughterhouse

A truck driver has pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of a 65-year-old animal rights activist.
Five people charged in Brantford home invasion

Police say four men entered the home armed with airsoft guns.

London

Homicide investigation in London

The victim of a suspicious death in London over the weekend has been identified and police have now deemed the incident a homicide.
Driver returns to scene of hit and run

A man is recovering in hospital after being hit by a vehicle in London early Monday morning.
61-year-old charged after travelling 172 km/h in 80 km/h zone: Elgin County OPP

A 61-year-old has been charged with stunt driving after police stopped them allegedly driving more than double the speed limit in Central Elgin.

Windsor

Active investigation resolved on Lincoln Road

Windsor police say an active investigation in the Walkerville area has been resolved.
Windsor retiree wins grand prize of $500K with the Big Spin

A Windsor mother said she had “butterflies in her stomach” when she arrived at the OLG Prize centre to spin the wheel, winning big with $500,000.
Suspect uses Taser on employee in grocery store altercation: Windsor police

A 23-year-old man has been arrested after Windsor police say he used a Taser during an altercation with employees at a downtown grocery store.

Montreal

Police find 6th and 7th bodies inside site of Old Montreal fire

Police say they have found the sixth and seventh bodies inside a building in Old Montreal that burned down 11 days ago and do not expect find any more victims. With the death toll now expected to remain at seven, police said they can begin to focus their efforts on finding the cause of the deadly March 16 fire.
Quebec proposes extending nurses' bonuses to June

Treasury Board President Sonia LeBel is proposing the bonuses paid to nurses — which are set to expire next Thursday — be extended at least through June.
Federal budget to include grocery rebate for lower income Canadians: sources

The 2023 federal budget will include a one-time 'grocery rebate' for Canadians with lower incomes who may be struggling with the rising cost of food, CTV News has confirmed.

Atlantic

'All I want to know is where he is': Moncton-area woman pleads for help in finding missing brother

After nine days with no answers, a Moncton-area woman is asking for the public’s help in finding her missing brother, Brian Lewis.
Federal budget to include grocery rebate for lower income Canadians: sources

The 2023 federal budget will include a one-time 'grocery rebate' for Canadians with lower incomes who may be struggling with the rising cost of food, CTV News has confirmed.
Woman named in emergency alert turns herself in, released without charge: N.S. RCMP

A woman who was the subject of an emergency alert in Nova Scotia Sunday night turned herself in to police and was released without charge.

Winnipeg

House fire on Manitoba First Nation leaves 11-year-old dead: RCMP

A house fire on a Manitoba First Nation on Saturday has left an 11-year-old boy dead.
Manitoba launching new park reservation system today

Manitoba’s new park reservation system is launching on Monday.
Federal budget to include grocery rebate for lower income Canadians: sources

The 2023 federal budget will include a one-time 'grocery rebate' for Canadians with lower incomes who may be struggling with the rising cost of food, CTV News has confirmed.

Calgary

'Sudden and devastating' Calgary house explosion injures 10 people

The Calgary Fire Department says at least 10 people were injured in a 'sudden and devastating' explosion in the city's northeast on Monday that completely destroyed one home.
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LIVE NOW | Funeral underway for Edmonton officers killed in the line of duty

The appreciation and respect shown by the public after two Edmonton Police Service officers were killed in the line of duty has not gone unnoticed, their families said in a statement ahead of the regimental funeral on Monday.
Sam Hunt coming to Calgary during 2023 Stampede

Officials have announced another of the artists set to take the stage when the Cowboys Music Festival returns this summer.

Edmonton

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LIVE NOW | Funeral underway for Edmonton officers killed in the line of duty

The appreciation and respect shown by the public after two Edmonton Police Service officers were killed in the line of duty has not gone unnoticed, their families said in a statement ahead of the regimental funeral on Monday.
In Pictures: Remembering Constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan

On March 27, a regimental funeral will be held for Edmonton Police Service Constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan who were killed in the line of duty on March 16, 2023.
What you need to know about the regimental funeral Monday

The procession for two Edmonton police officers who were killed in the line of duty is scheduled to leave the Alberta Legislature grounds toward Rogers Place at approximately 11:45 a.m.

Vancouver

New, lower speed limits now in effect near some Vancouver schools

Motorists driving near some schools in the City of Vancouver will need to start slowing down, with new speed limits now in effect near nine schools.
'Hate-motivated incidents' that emerged in response to drag story time in Nelson, B.C., under investigation: police

A drag story time event for children that was postponed earlier this month in Nelson, B.C., is at the centre of multiple investigations into suspected hate crimes, according to local police.
Women living in Vancouver encampment victims of violence, including sexual assault: survey

A new survey is highlighting safety concerns among women living in the tent encampment on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, with every respondent reporting they have been victims of violence, including sexual assault.