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Freedom Convoy-affiliated group being evicted from Ottawa church

The owner of a historic church in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood is evicting a group with ties to the 'Freedom Convoy' occupation planning to purchase the property this fall, in an apparent dispute over unpaid rent for the facility.

A person sits on the stairs outside a decommissioned church, Thursday, August 18, 2022 in Ottawa. An Ottawa-based group with suspected ties to the 'Freedom Convoy' says it has been threatened with eviction and is ready to take its cause to court in an attempt to set up headquarters in the country's capital. (Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Vatican shelves sexual assault probe into Cardinal Marc Ouellet

There is not enough evidence to open a formal church investigation into sexual assault allegations against a prominent Quebec cardinal, Pope Francis declared Thursday. Cardinal Marc Ouellet, an adviser to the Pope, has been accused of sexual misconduct in a class-action lawsuit filed earlier this week in Quebec Superior Court.

Survival 'the only concern' as Canadian tenants struggle to pay rent

As rent prices rise, CTVNews.ca heard from a number of Canadians struggling to afford their homes. The surge in rent prices over the last few months has forced many to cut back on spending, with some having to relocate or move in with their parents.

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BREAKING | Wolf found dead, another still missing after apparent break-in at Vancouver zoo

One of the wolves that were released during an apparent break-in at the Greater Vancouver Zoo this week has been found dead, and another remains on the loose.

What you can do to help mitigate shortages of fever and pain relievers

Pharmacists and health care professionals are asking the public to only buy what they need and to be up to date on all their essential immunization shots to help with Tylenol, Advil shortages.

Ontario ICU closed for a month has no date set to reopen

A month after an Ontario intensive care unit temporarily closed due to a “significant staff shortage,” the hospital has no timeline for when the ICU will re-open its doors.

Nova Scotia mother with ALS uses eye-tracking technology to write her life story

Angela Parker-Brown may be unable to speak but that hasn't stopped her from using her voice. The mother from Truro, N.S., who is unable to speak due to ALS, recently published a memoir using technology that tracks her eye movements to form words and sentences.

Province removes teachers named in sexual abuse allegations

The Saskatchewan NDP called on the province to remove teachers named in a multi-million dollar class action lawsuit alleging incidents of physical and verbal abuse against students by staff at the Legacy Christian Academy.
Langham fire chief tells town to end agreement with City of Saskatoon for emergency assistance

Langham’s fire chief is advising his town council to sever ties with the City of Saskatoon when it comes to emergency services.
Martensville council approves childcare centre expansion

A childcare centre expansion has been approved by Martensville city council, despite some objections from residents.

Winnipeg

What Manitoba's minimum wage will be increasing to this fall

Manitoba's minimum wage is going up this fall. This increase will leave Manitoba with the second-lowest minimum wage in the country, according to the Retail Council of Canada – followed by Saskatchewan's expected increase to $13 per hour.
Rising food costs affecting Brandon programs

Inflation continues to increase the cost of living throughout Manitoba, and food prices are no exception.
'We'll have more coming': Premier considers rebate cheques to help with inflation

Manitobans could be receiving more rebate cheques from the provincial government to help deal with rising inflation costs.

Calgary

3 store employees hurt after truck crashes into Calgary Co-op

Roads are closed around the midtown Co-op after a truck crashed into the west side of the store Thursday afternoon.
'Delay and mistrust': Errors made in internal investigation of Sean Chu

The Calgary Police Commission admits errors were made during the internal handling of allegations of sexual assault made against Calgary councillor Sean Chu when he was a police officer.
Woman killed, man injured in early morning Evergreen shooting

Calgary police are investigating a shooting in the community of Evergreen that left one person dead and another fighting for their life.

Edmonton

'Not sustainable': Edmonton Public worries school staff hiring being funded by reserves, not provincial support

While the province is promising schools will be staffed with hundreds of more teachers and support staff this upcoming school year, the Alberta Teachers' Association and school boards believe that commitment falls short.
Serious crash causes traffic delays on Highway 2 in northern Alberta

Emergency crews are currently on scene at a serious crash on Highway 2 near Range Road 60 and Range Road 60 just north of Sexsmith, Alta.
'Just horrid': Police watchdog now investigating death of man in Alberta RCMP cell

An Alberta man is hoping for answers now that the province's police watchdog is investigating the death of his son while in RCMP custody in June.

Toronto

This is where home prices are holding steady or still going up in Ontario

House prices in sought-after areas in Ontario continue to hold steady and even increase, according to a new report.
Ontario releases plan to stabilize health-care system amid bed and staffing shortages

The next phase of Ontario's 'Plan to Stay Open' involves transferring of seniors from hospital to alternative long-term care homes, the hiring of thousands of health-care workers and a pledge to reduce surgical backlog.
Secret Ontario bike park demolished by city reopens as oasis for mountain bikers

Two years after a secret bike park deep in an Ontario forest was discovered and later demolished, new dirt jumps are opening just a stone's throw away.

Ottawa

Freedom Convoy-affiliated group being evicted from Ottawa church

The owner of a historic church in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood is evicting a group with ties to the 'Freedom Convoy' occupation planning to purchase the property this fall, in an apparent dispute over unpaid rent for the facility.
Canada Post halts mail delivery in rural Ottawa because mailboxes are too short

Canada Post says it will no longer deliver mail to homes on Constance Lake Road near Dunrobin because the mailboxes are too short.
Ottawa asks for funding for 42 new paramedics to address hospital offload delays

Mayor Jim Watson has sent a letter to Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Sylvia Jones requesting funding for new paramedics, and asking Ontario to recognize offload delays in hospital emergency departments as a "public safety risk."

Vancouver

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BREAKING | Wolf found dead, another still missing after apparent break-in at Vancouver zoo

One of the wolves that were released during an apparent break-in at the Greater Vancouver Zoo this week has been found dead, and another remains on the loose.
MLA John Rustad ousted from BC Liberals after climate change spat

An MLA from northern British Columbia has been booted from the BC Liberals, one day after he was publicly criticized by the party’s leader for denying the role of carbon dioxide in climate change.
Number in hospital with COVID-19 in B.C. declines again

The number of patients with COVID-19 in B.C. hospitals declined slightly this week, as an independent modelling group says the province's latest wave of infections has passed its peak.

Montreal

This Afghan student escaped the Taliban regime to study in Montreal

Last year, Arzou Lashkari was ready to fly to Canada and start a new chapter of life at Concordia University. But her dream was crushed when the Taliban took control of her country, forcing her to stay home.
Vatican shelves sexual assault probe into Cardinal Marc Ouellet

There is not enough evidence to open a formal church investigation into sexual assault allegations against a prominent Quebec cardinal, Pope Francis declared Thursday. Cardinal Marc Ouellet, an adviser to the Pope, has been accused of sexual misconduct in a class-action lawsuit filed earlier this week in Quebec Superior Court.
2 dead in Laurentians in presumed domestic violence, children in youth protection

A case of alleged domestic violence has left two people dead and one injured late Wednesday night in a residential town in the Laurentians. Police discovered the body of a woman in her 30s, and 42-year-old man in a car in critical condition, who later died

Vancouver Island

'They're going to end up dead like my brother is': Victoria man's death blamed on toxic drug additive

Chris Schwede was found dead Thursday morning in his tent on Victoria's Pandora Avenue. Inside his tent was a blue-tinted form of crack cocaine that first appeared in the city on Wednesday, according to local outreach services.
'Major milestone': Harbour Air completes another electric seaplane test flight

B.C. company Harbour Air says it has completed its first point-to-point test flight with its electric seaplane, nicknamed the "e-Beaver."
Cliff jumper suffers serious injuries in plunge at Comox Lake

A 20-year-old man was airlifted to hospital Tuesday after he suffered serious injuries while cliff jumping at Comox Lake, near Cumberland, B.C. Firefighters and paramedics were called to a spot known as Devil's Ladder, a 30-metre rock face that has long attracted adventure-seekers.

Atlantic

Saint John Police investigating Wednesday afternoon homicide

Police say three unidentified masked men with dark clothing forced their way into an apartment where 39-year-old Justin David Breau was stabbed. The suspects ran away towards Garden Street before police arrived.
Nova Scotia mother with ALS uses eye-tracking technology to write her life story

Angela Parker-Brown may be unable to speak but that hasn't stopped her from using her voice. The mother from Truro, N.S., who is unable to speak due to ALS, recently published a memoir using technology that tracks her eye movements to form words and sentences.
City stepping up security at Halifax Public Gardens after dozens of trees damaged

The historic Public Gardens in Halifax will soon have some new features never seen before in its more than 150-year history – extra security.

Northern Ontario

Some daycares in Sudbury are moving ahead with $10 a day childcare

Daycares in Sudbury are planning ahead after opting in for the $10 a day childcare program.
Northern Ont. MPP begs province to stop the closure remote community's only health care option

With another small northern Ontario community set to lose its only health care provider at the end of the month, Nickel Belt MPP France Gelinas is begging the province for help.
North Bay armed robbery suspect arrested

A 26-year-old from London, Ont., accused of armed robbery involving a firearm in North Bay on July 26 has been arrested in southern Ontario, police say.

Kitchener

Clinton man charged with counselling to commit murder

A 75-year-old from Clinton has been charged after reports the individual was soliciting assistance in committing murder.
More closures along highway 401 near Cambridge expected next week

Another construction project along the 401 near Cambridge could impact commuters as temporary closures alternate between the eastbound and westbound lanes on the highway at Hespeler Road.
Two arrests in $200,000 dealership “drive-off” vehicle thefts

Two men have been arrested, and several vehicles recovered from a property in Milton, after what police describe as a series of “drive-off thefts” from dealerships in Waterloo region.