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Here are the ways the budget impacts you: From grocery bills to small business credit card fees

The federal government unveiled its spring budget Tuesday, with a clean economy as the centrepiece, and detailing targeted measures to help Canadians deal with still-high inflation.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland speak to media as they arrive to deliver the federal budget in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, March 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

These Canadian housing markets have home prices below the national average

Home prices have fallen below the national average in 14-out-of-20 regional housing markets, according to a report by Zoocasa. Saint John, N.B., took the top place for the most affordable region, with an average home price of $268,400.

Meet the Ontario stats prof who claims he can’t stop beating Roll Up To Win

A statistics professor at the University of Waterloo discusses how he continues to beat the Roll Up To Win contest at Tim Hortons.

Nashville shooting highlights security at private schools

Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans. The Nashville shooting that killed three children and three school employees is highlighting that issue.

With plans for a new grocery rebate, how would you spend this money? Let us know

Along with improving access to health care and investing in a clean economy, the 2023 federal budget also includes plans for a one-time 'grocery rebate.' If you're hoping to apply for this rebate, CTVNews.ca wants to hear from you.

Walmart and Costco in Canada not making food inflation worse, experts say

Experts say the Canadian presence of American retail giants such as Walmart and Costco isn't likely to blame for rising grocery prices. That's despite Canadian grocery chain executives having pushed for MPs to question those retailers as part of their study on food inflation.

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More snow on the way for Simcoe Muskoka and surrounding areas

A weather travel advisory is in effect for late Wednesday afternoon.
Brechin man faces impaired driving charges after rolling car into ditch

A driver was charged with impaired driving after rolling his car in Ramara Tuesday.
Fire crews battle massive house fire in Blue Mountains

Fire crews in Blue Mountains spend several hours battling a large house fire on Tuesday night.

Toronto

Police officer accused of failing to properly investigate woman's 'repeated pleas' for help before her murder

A Toronto police officer is facing disciplinary charges after he allegedly failed to 'conduct a sufficient investigation' into a woman's 'repeated pleas' for help with an ex-boyfriend that she had come to fear, just days prior to her murder.
'You're going to see cuts': McKelvie criticizes lack of support for Toronto in federal budget

Toronto Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie is warning that significant cuts to services and state-of-good repair work could be necessary as soon as next year.
First Nations leaders demand meeting with Ontario premier over mining, removed from chamber

Two First Nation leaders have been removed from Ontario's legislative chamber for shouting at Premier Doug Ford to meet with them over mining concerns.

Ottawa

Stage 2 of Ottawa LRT faces further delay

The long-awaited southern extension to Ottawa's light rail network is facing a further delay, a city committee heard Wednesday.
Here are the ways the budget impacts you: From grocery bills to small business credit card fees

The federal government unveiled its spring budget Tuesday, with a clean economy as the centrepiece, and detailing targeted measures to help Canadians deal with still-high inflation.
Tensions flare outside Ottawa school board meeting amid gender and washrooms discussion

Tensions flared Tuesday night outside an Ottawa school board meeting as trustees heard delegations about gender and washrooms in schools.

Kitchener

Meet the Ontario stats prof who claims he can’t stop beating Roll Up To Win

A statistics professor at the University of Waterloo discusses how he continues to beat the Roll Up To Win contest at Tim Hortons.
Wet snow and heavy winds in the forecast for Waterloo-Wellington

Some wet and wintry weather is heading toward Waterloo region and Wellington County Wednesday.
Hamilton family raising awareness about Strep A after sudden death of toddler

A Hamilton, Ont., family is hoping to raise awareness about Strep A after the tragic death of their two-year-old.

London

OPP report minor injuries after crash near Aylmer

OPP in Elgin County are on the scene of a crash north of Aylmer. According to police, injuries are minor.
Winter weather advisory for Huron-Perth, Grey-Bruce

There’s a winter weather travel advisory in effect for Huron and Perth counties. According to Environment Canada, the advisory is in effect for Wednesday afternoon.
South London's new Costco is now open

Big box shopping in London just got a whole lot bigger. Costco has opened its new London South location on Dingman Drive, replacing its 30 year old consumer warehouse just a stone’s throw away on Wellington Road south.

Windsor

Crews battle working fire at commercial building on Giles Blvd

Windsor firefighters are battling a blaze at a commercial building on Giles Boulevard.
Erie Shores HealthCare online clock displays ER wait times

Erie Shores HealthCare is announcing the launch of a second Emergency Department Wait Time Clock.
$350,000 in damage reported after fire at Lakeshore manufacturing plant

Damage is estimated at $350,000 after a fire at a manufacturing plant in Lakeshore.

Montreal

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LIVE @ 1 P.M. | Bill 15: Quebec tables legislation to overhaul health system

The Legault government plans to reform Quebec's network through the creation of an agency called Santé Québec. Health Minister Christian Dubé introduced Bill 15, An Act to make the health and social services system more effective, on Wednesday.
The right to 'live a bit longer': Montreal student losing access to ALS meds calls for change

A 22-year-old McGill student who suffers from a terminal disease could soon lose access to the medication she needs because she's graduating from university.
Montreal synagogue spray painted with swastikas

A synagogue in The Plateau has been defaced with antisemitic graffiti. Swastikas were spray painted on Bagg Street Shul sometime over the weekend, said synagogue president Michael Kaplan on Tuesday.

Atlantic

N.S. mass shooting inquiry report must deliver 'clear commentary': family lawyer

A lawyer who represents Nova Scotia mass shooting victims' families said in an interview they are hoping "for clear commentary on what things went wrong and what things ought to have been done better or differently."
N.B. residents suffering from mystery brain disease call for fresh investigations

New Brunswickers suffering from a mystery neurological disorder are calling for an investigation into potential environmental causes of the health problems they've been living with for more than two years.
Listing on pause for landmark Nova Scotia church as officials sift through offers

The sale listing for a deconsecrated Roman Catholic church that has been a landmark in the Acadian community in southwestern Nova Scotia has been put on pause.

Winnipeg

Death in Main Street hotel room now a homicide; victim identified

Winnipeg police are now treating the suspicious death of a 33-year-old man in a Main Street hotel as a homicide.
Winnipeg has not recorded a positive temperature since Valentine's Day. Here is how long the cold could last

Manitobans waiting for the temperature to warm up this spring will have to wait a little longer.
School hour changes approved for one school division in Winnipeg

The board of trustees for one Winnipeg school division has officially approved changes to start and end times at some of its schools.

Calgary

Calgary high school student dies on class trip to Japan

A Calgary high school student has died while on an school trip overseas.
Garage in southeast Calgary community gutted by fire

A detached garage in the community of Ogden was gutted by a fast-moving fire on Wednesday.
Violence at Lions Park LRT station sends two women to hospital

Two women were taken to hospital on Tuesday evening after a violent incident at a northwest CTrain station.

Edmonton

Edmonton man comes home to find snake native to U.S. in apartment

An Edmonton man says he hasn't slept well since finding a metre-long snake that's native to the eastern and southern American states behind his couch.
'Long road ahead of him': Employee shot at Edmonton Pizza Hut enters physiotherapy

The Pizza Hut employee who was shot at his workplace earlier this month is on the long road to recovery, his sister has confirmed Tuesday to CTV News Edmonton.
Northern Alta. community counts 4 shootings within 2 months

Mounties are investigating whether four shootings within two months in a small northern Alberta community are related.

Vancouver

Lululemon shares up more than 10% after reporting Q4 revenue up 30% from year ago

Shares of Lululemon Athletica Inc. climbed more than 10 per cent in early trading after the company reported its net revenue for its fourth quarter rose 30 per cent compared with a year ago.
Metro Vancouver transit users expected to be hit with fare increase

TransLink is expected to approve a fare hike, despite receiving a nearly half-billion dollar bailout from the province just weeks ago.
Vancouver's 25-cent single-use cup fee will be eliminated May 1

Businesses in Vancouver will no longer be required to charge a fee for single-use cups as of May 1, a move that reverses a decision by the previous city council.

Here are the prize winners in the Ultimate Dream Home draw

Here are the prize winners in the Ultimate Dream Home draw

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