HWY 11 reopened after a tractor trailer collision near Calstock

All lanes of Highway 11 have reopened following a tractor trailer collision near Calstock, between Kapuskasing and Longlac. (File Photo)

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Cabinet heard of potential 'breakthrough' with 'Freedom Convoy' protesters before Emergencies Act was invoked: documents

The night before the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act in response to the 'Freedom Convoy' protests, the prime minister’s national security adviser told him there was 'a potential for a breakthrough' in Ottawa, court documents show.

Crews secure fencing to shore up the existing gates along Wellington Street on Parliament Hill, on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Sellers 'expecting yesterday's prices': Canadians cope with a correcting housing market

After a series of interest rate hikes implemented by the Bank of Canada, housing markets are now facing a 'significant' correction. CTVNews.ca spoke to Canadians who are now struggling to make the goal of purchasing a home, or selling one, a reality.

A new virus was found in China, here's what we know

Scientists are keeping an eye on the Langya virus, a new pathogen that appears to have been transmitted from animals to humans in China and causes symptoms similar to COVID-19 or the flu.

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EXCLUSIVE | B.C. cop stalked ex-girlfriend for years using police computers, misconduct probe finds

A high-ranking B.C. officer used police resources to conduct at least 92 searches on his ex-girlfriend and her family while stalking her over a period of five years, according to documents exclusively obtained by CTV News.

Power restored in Toronto after hours-long outage likely caused by crane hitting transmission line

Power has been restored in Toronto's downtown core after a widespread outage caused major disruptions in the city Thursday.

Police investigating attack on Brampton, Ont. media personality as attempted murder

A Brampton, Ont. media personality who was attacked with a machete and axe in his driveway will need months of physical rehabilitation to recover, a close friend says.

U.S. Justice Dept. seeks to unseal search warrant of Trump home

The U.S. Justice Department is asking a federal court to unseal the warrant the FBI used to search the Mar-a-Lago estate of former president Donald Trump, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday, acknowledging extraordinary public interest in the case about classified records.

Housing prices fall in Simcoe County as interest rates increase

The average sale price of a home in Simcoe County dropped more than five per cent from June to July this year, yet sales have also fallen by 15 per cent.
Second man sentenced in 2019 death of Barrie man

Two men charged with killing a man in downtown Barrie in 2019 have now been sentenced.
Barrie Woman marks 80th anniversary of Dieppe Raid with a trip to honour father's experience

A Barrie woman who chronicled her father's experiences during a Second World War battle led mostly by Canadian soldiers is preparing to go back to where it all happened to mark the anniversary.

Toronto

One person dead after shooting at funeral for Toronto homicide victim

A man is dead and another is in serious condition after a shooting at a Richmond Hill cemetery, where they were attending a funeral on Thursday for a man who was shot and killed in Toronto earlier this week.
Power restored in Toronto after hours-long outage likely caused by crane hitting transmission line

Power has been restored in Toronto's downtown core after a widespread outage caused major disruptions in the city Thursday.
Forecast ideal for viewing last supermoon of the year in Ontario

Ontarians hoping to view the last supermoon of the year may be in luck—the forecast appears to be in their favour.

Ottawa

Five-kilometre section of Queensway closed until Monday

All eastbound and westbound lanes of Hwy. 417 are closed between Metcalfe Street and Carling/Kirkwood Avenues for the replacement of the Booth Street Bridge. The closure will continue until Monday at 6 a.m.
Elevator outage strands residents in Clarence Street apartment for nearly a week

Two elevators at an Ottawa apartment building that houses subsidized units have been out for nearly a week.
Here's when gas prices will increase eight cents a litre in Ottawa

Canadians for Affordable Energy President Dan McTeague says gas prices will increase eight cents a litre in Ottawa on Friday, bringing gas prices to $1.749 a litre.

Kitchener

Brantford murder suspects arrested

Rorey Hill and Jessica Poreba, who were wanted in the death of a 68-year-old man in Brantford, have been arrested.
Paramedic staffing shortages in Waterloo region impacting patients, offload delays

Issues impacting Ontario’s healthcare system are extending beyond the hospital and into the streets as some paramedics raise concerns.
Transportation expert weighs in on roundabout safety following collision in Kitchener

Ask people driving and walking in the area of the Erb St. West and Ira Needles Blvd. roundabout, and it’s not hard to find someone with concerns or the story of a close call.

London

Trans woman’s treatment by London police jeopardizes trust with LGBTQ2S+ community

The questions keep mounting for London police about an alleged swatting incident and how officers treated a popular online transgender activist.
Unoccupied boat found in Ohio, police continue search for missing Port Burwell boater

A search for a missing boater continues in Lake Erie after an unoccupied boat was found along the shoreline in Madison, Ohio.
Suspect charged in London, Ont. homicide investigation

London police have identified a suspect related to the homicide of a 31-year-old man.

Windsor

Late arriving seventh wave of COVID detected in Windsor-Essex wastewater

Another wave of COVID-19 has been detected in local wastewater more than a month after the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table declared the seventh wave of the pandemic in the province.
Why Tunnel Bus service is remaining idle as other bus companies run cross-border routes

Despite other bus companies moving ahead with cross-border routes between the U.S. and Canada, Transit Windsor says it is still not feasible to resume its Tunnel Bus service.
'I needed to keep the music in Amherstburg': 21-year-old musician turns into entrepreneur

Bethany D’Alimonte didn’t want the music to end.

Montreal

'Unparalleled kindness': Montreal North community mourns shooting victim Jayson Colin

The Montreal North community is grieving after 26-year-old Jayson Colin -- a man described as "generous, affable and involved" -- was killed in a shooting Wednesday night.
Family says Quebec health-care system 'failed' them after man denied life-saving liver transplant

The family of a man on Montreals' West Island who is suffering liver failure says he is being denied the chance of a life-saving liver transplant.
U.S. teen leaves hospital 3 months after drive-by shooting in Laval, Que.

An American teenager who was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting in Laval, Que. during a family vacation three months ago was finally released from hospital, but still isn't able to walk on his own.

Atlantic

Two-tiered medical system is inevitable in Canada: N.S. doctor

Hazelton says breakthroughs in care are making an impact, like advancements in virtual and tele-health care and says the province should create more community nurse and nurse practitioner-led clinics to help to ease the backlog in hospitals.
Former CEO of IWK Health Centre released on bail pending appeal of fraud conviction

A former Halifax hospital CEO convicted of fraud has been granted bail one day after being sentenced to five months in jail.
Newfoundland wildfires could be sign of what climate change has in store for province

A climatologist says the wildfires that have been burning for more than two weeks in central Newfoundland could be a sign of what's to come as the province feels the impacts of climate change.

Winnipeg

'This is getting crazy': 88-year-old man fighting MPI over medical suspension of driver's licence

What started as a simple mistake of addresses has led to a nearly year-long fight for an 88-year-old man over a medical suspension of his driver's licence – one he fears may have more to do with his age than his health.
Winnipeg man drowns at Whiteshell Provincial Park: RCMP

Lac du Bonnet RCMP are investigating after a Winnipeg man drowned in Whiteshell Provincial Park Tuesday.
Bankruptcy rates climbing in Manitoba; what areas of the province are hardest hit?

The second quarter report in 2022 for insolvency statistics in Canada shows Winnipeggers over the last three months have been filing for bankruptcy more compared to the previous quarter by nearly 47 per cent.

Calgary

Family of little boy struck at Kensington Road crosswalk want city to make safety improvements

Residents who live near Kensington Road in the northwest are calling on the City of Calgary to decrease the number of lanes at the intersection where an 8-year-old boy was struck by a car in the spring.
Nearly $3M in drugs seized, 5 people charged in Calgary ALERT investigations

Five people are facing charges after a pair of Calgary drug busts in which police seized nearly $3 million in methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Japanese students get the white hat treatment in Calgary

A group of Japanese students is visiting Calgary for the first time since the pandemic started, to practice English and get white-hatted.

Edmonton

Alberta lawyers extend job action, threaten more after 'disrespectful' meeting with Shandro

Four Alberta legal associations teamed up Thursday to accuse Justice Minister Tyler Shandro of being "dismissive" and playing politics in a recent meeting over compensation for legal aid services.
'We will dig deeper': Questions abound over delay plagued Valley Line LRT and the P3 model

Yet another delay to the opening of the Valley Line Southeast LRT has some questioning the value that public-private partnership (P3) infrastructure projects have, with the city pledging a comprehensive review into the practice.
Remembering Ben Stelter: The story behind the young superfan's friendship with Connor McDavid and the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers shared memories of superfan Ben Stelter on Thursday. Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman and head coach Jay Woodcroft held a virtual press conference to speak about the six-year-old.

Vancouver

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EXCLUSIVE | B.C. cop stalked ex-girlfriend for years using police computers, misconduct probe finds

A high-ranking B.C. officer used police resources to conduct at least 92 searches on his ex-girlfriend and her family while stalking her over a period of five years, according to documents exclusively obtained by CTV News.
Vital agency or unnecessary bureaucracy? B.C.'s $10M department you've never heard of

Planning for and co-ordination of medical resources during natural disasters, pandemics and other emergencies is important, but is a separate agency required when B.C.'s health authorities still have to do the heavy lifting?
Woman charged for assaulting police officer during DTES tent removal

Vancouver police say a woman has been charged for assaulting an officer near the tent encampment on East Hastings Street Tuesday, and several other people are under investigation.