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Border restrictions to enter Canada extended until at least Sept. 30

The federal government announced Wednesday all existing border restrictions to enter Canada will remain in place until at least Sept. 30.

Travelers are photographed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, on Thursday, December 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case

Fallen R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his fame to subject young fans - some just children - to systematic sexual abuse.

Police investigating possibility of 3rd suspect in Saanich, B.C., shooting

Police in Saanich, B.C., say they continue to investigate the possibility that a "third suspect" was involved in a fatal shooting at a bank that left two suspects dead and six officers injured Tuesday.

'What were they waiting for?' Woman inside Saanich bank amid shootout describes 'calm' gunmen

A woman who was trapped inside a bank during a robbery and fatal shootout with police near Victoria on Tuesday says there is one question still plaguing her a day later: Why didn't the gunmen just leave with the money?

Where do the inquiries into the 'Freedom Convoy' protests and use of Emergencies Act stand?

Five months ago, the first 'Freedom Convoy' trucks rolled into Ottawa. After the federal government took the unprecedented step of invoking the Emergencies Act to end the protests, a series of inquiries and probes have been initiated. With the nation's capital bracing for more protests over the Canada Day weekend, CTVNews.ca takes a look at where the main commissions and studies stand.

Mother forced to spend night sleeping on Toronto Pearson floor because of Air Canada delays

A mother of three children is speaking out after spending a night on the floor of Toronto Pearson Airport with her young kids in a nightmare weekend of travel.

Virginia man dies by suicide after toddler left in hot car dies

A toddler accidentally left in a vehicle for hours died Tuesday and police said his father was found dead in an apparent suicide at their Virginia home, police said.

Canada to lead upgraded NATO combat force in Latvia

Canada has signed an agreement to upgrade the NATO battlegroup it leads in Latvia to a brigade, a move that signals a commitment to the military alliance even as the federal Liberals resist calls to boost defence spending to two per cent of GDP.

INVESTIGATION

INVESTIGATION | OPP officer contributed to Toronto's notorious tow truck industry, court hears

A decorated OPP officer became part of the problem of the GTA’s troubled tow truck industry when he played favourites and sent more than half a million dollars in tows to a tow truck company also featured in a reality TV show, according to a Superior Court justice.

Barrie

Expert advises wearing a mask as COVID-19 cases rise in Simcoe Muskoka

The emergence of the new BA.5 COVID-19 variant has seen case counts increase in each of the last two weeks in Simcoe County, with 44 new this week by Monday alone.
Tourism heats up for summer amid significant staffing shortages

Businesses in The Blue Mountains are banking on a busy Canada Day long weekend and the first restriction-free summer season since 2019.
Orillia doctor shortage reaching dire levels

The City of Orillia is investing in attracting health care providers as looming retirements could mean thousands are left without a family doctor.

Toronto

Regis Korchinski-Paquet's family releases new video, files $10M civil lawsuit

A new video has been released showing what appears to be an interaction between Toronto police officers and Regis Korchinski-Paquet moments before she fell from a balcony two years ago.
Ontario man loses almost 500,000 travel points worth $5,000

An Ontario man says he's frustrated with his bank after almost 500,000 of his travel points disappeared.
This Ontario city just became the largest in the province to officially pay employees a living wage

This Ontario city is the largest to be designated an official Living Wage Employer to date.

Ottawa

Police identify woman, teen killed at Ottawa home

Anne-Marie Ready, 50, and Jasmine Ready, 15, died from stab wounds following an incident at a home on Anoka Street Monday night, police said Wednesday afternoon.
Ottawa broadcaster, entrepreneur Mark Sutcliffe running for mayor

Longtime Ottawa entrepreneur, broadcaster and author Mark Sutcliffe is running to become the next mayor of Ottawa.
Ottawa ice cream shop closing on Canada Day over oppression of Indigenous peoples

"We choose not to celebrate the ongoing colonization, oppression and genocide of Indigenous peoples of this land," Moo Shu Ice Cream said in a social media post.

Kitchener

Calls for traffic controls at 'treacherous' Kitchener intersection after crash

A serious collision in Kitchener Tuesday has prompted calls for traffic controls to be installed at the off-ramps of Highway 7/8 onto Ira Needles Boulevard.
Kitchener rally condemns Roe v. Wade reversal

In the wake of the landmark Supreme Court decision south of the border, demonstrators in Kitchener showed up in support of abortion rights.
27-year-old identified as Hensall crash victim

A 27-year-old man has died after a single-vehicle crash near Hensall on Tuesday evening, according to police.

London

Four taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Elgin County

A panel van went up in flames following a two-vehicle crash in Elgin County on Wednesday, police say the occupants were able to safely escape.
School's out for summer! London, Ont. students celebrate last day of school

It was the last day of school for most elementary school students in the region and a time for students and teachers to look forward to summer.
Listowel emergency room closed for part of long weekend

For the second time in two days, a Southwestern Ontario hospital has announced a temporary Emergency Room closure.

Windsor

What is revenge travel? A 'potential problem' for the region, says WindsorEats owner

A pandemic-inspired trend is encouraging people to pack their bags and jet off to the places they have missed over the past few years — but the owner of WindsorEats says it has him concerned about its negative impact on Windsor-Essex tourism.
'They sucked me right in': Retired Windsor firefighter scammed out of thousands

A retired Windsor firefighter is joining Windsor police in warning residents about a gift card scam after falling victim to one this past weekend.
Heat and humidity to return to Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent ahead of long weekend

The region is in for more hot and humid weather as a two-day heat wave is expected to take hold Thursday.

Montreal

Montreal girl, 4, desperately needs stem cell donation

A social media campaign to help find a compatible stem cell donor for a four-year-old girl in Montreal is putting a spotlight on the lack of diversity in donor lists.
Ahead of summer festivals, Quebec health officials warn of rising COVID-19 numbers

Ahead of the hustle and bustle of festival season in Montreal, Quebec health officials are asking people to stay vigilant amid rising COVID-19 numbers.
More than half of flights at some Canadian airports getting cancelled, delayed: data

Recent data shows more than half of all flights in and out of some of Canada's major airports are being cancelled or delayed, as frustrations for travellers mount due in part to increased summer travel and not enough airport staff.

Atlantic

Memorial service held for RCMP Const. Heidi Stevenson, killed in N.S. mass shooting

An RCMP officer who was among 22 people killed in the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting was remembered Wednesday during a regimental service in Halifax for her "fierce" character and brave actions.
Woman charged with impaired driving after truck crashes into Sydney building

A woman has been charged with impaired driving after she allegedly crashed a vehicle into a building in Sydney, N.S., and left the scene.
Eskasoni residents divided about new liquor store coming to community

Eskasoni First Nation on Cape Breton Island is about to get its first licensed liquor store, however, opinions in the community are split about whether it's a wise move.

Winnipeg

Ruts and bumps make for 'roller coaster' ride on new interchange, councillor says

A four-year-old road project that cost the province a quarter billion dollars is already in need of repairs.
Dog shot, investigators searching for two people: Winnipeg police

Police are looking for two suspects after investigators say a person's dog was shot Tuesday.
Dauphin, Swan River under tornado watch

Parts of western Manitoba are under a tornado watch Wednesday evening.

Calgary

Parade float attacked Sikh articles of faith, U of C expert says

An expert at the University of Calgary says a float in a small Alberta town's annual parade made a mockery of some of the symbols the Sikh religion hold sacred.
Woman killed at Ponoka Stampede identified as Alicia McKendrick

The woman who died during a practice at the Ponoka Stampede on Sunday has been identified by friends as Alicia McKendrick.
'Absolute carnage': Thunderstorm damages buildings, topples trees outside Calgary

A severe thunderstorm only lasted about 10 minutes, but Nathan Canning says that was enough time to blow the entire roof off his Quonset barn and cause thousands of dollars' worth of damage to his Langdon property.

Edmonton

Guilty verdict for man who killed 1-year-old son in Fort Saskatchewan

Damien Christopher Starrett was found guilty of killing his one-year-old son Ares Starrett and assaulting another child in a Fort Saskatchewan home on Nov. 23, 2019.
'The river grabbed me and pulled me under': Edmonton paddle boarder shares near-death experience

Lindsay Cholod ventured out onto the North Saskatchewan River last weekend for her first paddle of the season but it was almost her last.
Family, friends continue to search for 13-year-old Edmonton girl

The search for the 13-year-old girl who disappeared in Edmonton last Friday continued on Wednesday.

Vancouver

B.C. cop used position to pursue 'intimate relationships' while on duty, authorities say

Authorities have announced charges against a B.C. RCMP officer who allegedly used his position to pursue "intimate relationships with women," both on and off duty.
Lytton, B.C., still under evacuation order one year after fire

What was once a village is now a fire-scarred wasteland that is uninhabitable. It's been a year since a devastating fire tore through Lytton, B.C., and even now, most of the community is under evacuation order.
Assault victim dies of injuries, becoming Vancouver's 7th homicide of the year

A 56-year-old man is dead and a 61-year-old man has been arrested in Vancouver's seventh homicide of the year.