Two people charged in Manitoulin murder case

While the main suspect still hasn’t been caught, two people have been charged in connection with a murder that took place June 24 on Manitoulin Island. (Ian Campbell/CTV News)

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Saskatoon mother accused of faking death says she 'was left with no choice'

A Saskatoon mother who stands accused of faking her own death, as well as her son's, and illegally entering the U.S. is defending her actions.

A photo provided by Saskatoon Police Service shows Dawn Walker. (Saskatoon Police Service)

Well-known Brampton, Ont. real estate agent, media personality savagely attacked outside home

A well-known real estate agent and media personality in Brampton, Ont. was viciously attacked in broad daylight in his own driveway by three men, two of whom appeared to be wielding an axe and a machete.

Doctors call for action as growing number of Canadians dying from common food preservative

Doctors are among those calling for tighter regulation of sodium nitrite as a growing number of Canadians are dying after intentionally ingesting unsafe quantities of the common food preservative in its pure form.

Man pleads guilty to threatening prime minister during Cambridge campaign stop

A man has pleaded guilty to uttering a threat against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a campaign stop in Cambridge last year.

Dutch farmer protests and what's happening in Canada, explained

The ongoing protests in the Netherlands, by farmers opposed to their government’s plan to slash nitrogen oxide emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, have drawn attention to Canadian farmers’ concerns over an emissions reduction target set by the Canadian government. But the policies set out by the Dutch government and the Canadian government are fundamentally different, experts say.

Partner of military veteran imprisoned in Belize calls on Canadian government for support

The partner of a Canadian military veteran who is in a Belize prison is calling on the Canadian government for help.
Former Barrie area man charged in Banff murder

A former Barrie area man is facing murder charges after a stabbing at a popular nightclub in Banff.
Orillia teen looks to tackle food insecurity in the Sunshine City

Orillia resident Myles Odlozinski is hoping to tackle food insecurity in the Sunshine City.

Toronto

Well-known Brampton, Ont. real estate agent, media personality savagely attacked outside home

A well-known real estate agent and media personality in Brampton, Ont. was viciously attacked in broad daylight in his own driveway by three men, two of whom appeared to be wielding an axe and a machete.
Hundreds of charges laid after Ontario police bust group accused of smuggling guns, fentanyl

A nearly ten-months long investigation by multiple Ontario police services has resulted in more than 400 criminal charges laid on a group of 22 individuals accused of smuggling guns and drugs over the Canadian-U.S. border.
'He epitomized cool': Gord Lewis' brother speaks on the Teenage Head guitarist's murder

Gord Lewis, one of the founding members of the Canadian punk rock band Teenage Head, was found dead inside his Hamilton apartment on Sunday. Now, his brother Brian is

Ottawa

Here's what Ottawa's mayoral candidates are saying about Ontario's 'strong mayor' legislation

CTV News Ottawa asked all 12 mayoral candidates their thoughts on the 'strong mayor' legislation put forward by the Ontario government, which would grant additional powers to the mayors of Ottawa and Toronto.
Ottawa woman missing for 42 years had been living outside Canada before her death

The disappearance of an Ottawa woman has been solved more than 40 years after she went missing. While she has since passed away, it's been revealed she's been living outside the country for decades.
What you need to know about the Queensway closure this weekend

Hwy. 417 will be closed between the Metcalfe and Carling/Kirkwood exits from 8 p.m. Thursday until Monday at 6 a.m.

Kitchener

Man pleads guilty to threatening prime minister during Cambridge campaign stop

A man has pleaded guilty to uttering a threat against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a campaign stop in Cambridge last year.
Kitchener man responsible for four deaths back behind bars
Local cadets train in skills camp in Guelph

Dozens of local cadets are putting their skills to the test in Guelph this week.

London

Transgender activist 'shocked' London Police admit mistakes during alleged swatting but don’t apologize

London Police now admit they used the wrong name and gender when questioning a prominent transgender activist last week-but stopped short of making an apology
Search and rescue underway for boater missing in Port Burwell

A search and rescue operation is underway for a boater who went missing on Lake Erie off the coast of Port Burwell on Tuesday.
'A man of the people': Goderich mourns passing of Mayor John Grace

Tributes are pouring in for Goderich Mayor John Grace, who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday.

Windsor

Analysts say Windsor-Essex’s auto sector to remain strong despite Cassidy losing out on Unifor National presidency

Despite Unifor Local 444 president Dave Cassidy being unsuccessful in his effort to become the union’s national president, industry experts say Windsor-Essex’s auto sector should not see any negative consequences to a non-local candidate losing out on the top post.
West end youth to gain free access Toldo Lancer Centre thanks to $20K grant

The University of Windsor is helping to empower youth and help a currently under-served west end community thanks to a $20,000 grant.
Assault victim allegedly stabbed multiple times after opening apartment door: Windsor police

A random attacker allegedly sprayed a victim with an unknown noxious substance and stabbed them multiple times when they answered the front door, according to Windsor police.

Montreal

Religious minorities feel less safe, welcome in Quebec since Bill 21 was adopted: survey

A new study shows that religious minorities in Quebec, particularly women, feel less safe and less welcome in the social fabric of society since the adoption of the province's secularism law, commonly known as Bill 21.
Remains of Jesuit priest removed from Kahnawake church grounds

The remains of a priest who allegedly sexually abused Indigenous children in Quebec was exhumed Wednesday morning. Jesuit priest Father Leon Lajoie was buried on the grounds of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Kahnawake in 1999.
Montreal public health investigating 3 cases of Legionnaires' Disease

Montreal public health officials are investigating three cases of Legionnaires' Disease, including one death.

Atlantic

'Fall from grace': Former CEO of IWK Health Centre sentenced to 5 months in jail for fraud

The former CEO of the IWK Health Centre has been sentenced to five months in jail for using public money to pay for more than $45,000 worth of personal expenses.
Essential Newfoundland highway to stay open as out-of-control wildfires grow

Two out-of-control wildfires in central Newfoundland covered more than 200 square kilometres on Wednesday morning, and Environment Canada warned the flames could cover much of the island in smoke.
N.S. boosts cash reward for information in boy's shooting death to $250,000

Nova Scotia’s unsolved crimes program is offering its largest reward ever for information in the case of a little boy shot and killed in Dartmouth in December.

Winnipeg

Police make arrest in connection to River East weekend shooting

Winnipeg police arrested and charged a 34-year-old man in connection to a shooting on Bonner Avenue Sunday morning.
'They want to honour the music': Teenage Head continues tour after guitarist's death
Manitoba first province to sign on to federal funding for crisis hotlines

Manitoba became the first province Wednesday to sign on to a new federal funding plan for crisis hotlines that help victims of gender-based violence.

Calgary

Man ambushed, stabbed to death in Banff bar, friends say

The man accused of killing a 26-year-old Banff man last week is expected to appear in court on Wednesday.
Calgary woman charged in death of Tammie Howard, last seen in 2016

A Calgary woman has been charged in conjunction with the murder of Tammie Doreen Howard, also known as Irish, who was last seen in December 2016.
Police say part of stolen 'Cool Runnings' bobsled has been found, returned to owner

Calgary police say they have located part of a stolen bobsled that appeared in the 1993 movie "Cool Runnings" and returned it to its rightful owner.

Edmonton

'The system is collapsing': Alarm raised as 30 Alberta communities see health service reductions

As the Alberta government continues to acknowledge "real strain" in the province's hospitals, at least one rural doctor believes the situation is far worse than the UCP will admit.
Oilers superfan Ben Stelter dies

Ben Stelter has died. His father made the announcement on social media on Wednesday.
Southeast LRT delays caused by cracks on piers 'deeply disappointing': mayor

The Valley Line Southeast LRT will not open this summer as planned. The CEO of TransEd announced at Davies Station on Wednesday cracks had been found on three concrete piers that support the elevated tracks.

Vancouver

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BREAKING | Homicide team reveals information on victim of taxi shooting

The taxi passenger fatally shot in Surrey, B.C., earlier this week had recently been convicted of a drug offence, homicide investigators say.
B.C. man jailed after killing kitten in 'torturous' attack that woke neighbour

A B.C. man who admitted to attacking his pet kitten so brutally the animal had to be euthanized has been sentenced to spend four months behind bars.
How much is a private island in Howe Sound worth? B.C. assessment appeal board weighs in

The corporate owner of a private island near Vancouver has successfully appealed the assessed value of the property.

Two people charged in Manitoulin murder case

Two people charged in Manitoulin murder case

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BREAKING | Homicide team reveals information on victim of taxi shooting