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Tam gives federal pandemic update, answers questions on monkeypox

Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam and other federal officials are providing an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in a virtual press conference.

FILE - Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam listens to a question during a news conference Tuesday December 1, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Canada's first 2 monkeypox cases confirmed in Quebec

Quebec's health ministry announced Thursday evening there are two confirmed cases of monkeypox in the province, while 20 other suspected cases are still under investigation.

'Hurts like hell': What goes into the price of gas in Canada

With the price of gas rising above $2 per litre and setting new records in Canada this year, CTVNews.ca looks at what goes into the price per litre of gasoline and where the situation could go from here.

After N.B. police killing of Indigenous woman, chiefs demand systemic racism inquiry

The results of the recent coroner's inquest into the police killing of an Indigenous woman in New Brunswick demonstrate the urgent need for an Indigenous-led inquiry into systemic racism, according to the six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation.

Russian vodka, caviar and diamonds on new Canadian sanctions list

Foreign Minister Melanie Joly is today announcing a fresh wave of sanctions against Vladimir Putin's regime including a ban on importing Russian vodka, caviar and diamonds. The ban on the import of certain luxury goods from Russia covers alcoholic drinks, fish and seafood.

'Holy grail of all finds': Ottawa boy finds gun while magnet fishing in creek

A 12-year-old Ottawa boy is sharing his story after a magnet fishing trip turned up an unexpected find.

What to do when your home appraisal falls short as the housing market cools

The cooling housing market has left some buyers with mortgages that can't cover the full cost of their home following an appraisal. Toronto-based mortgage broker Mary Sialtsis discusses what options these buyers have.

Why Canada is banning Huawei from participating in Canada's 5G network

The federal government is banning China's Huawei Technologies from involvement in Canada's 5G wireless network. Huawei and the Chinese government have vigorously denied accusations around the danger of spying, saying that the company poses no security threat.

Mercedes just sold the world's most expensive car for $142 million

Mercedes-Benz confirmed on Thursday that it recently sold the world's most expensive car. A very rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz SLR coupe that had been kept in the German automaker's collection was sold to a private owner for €135 million, the equivalent of $142 million.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon police investigating after reports of shots fired, male found dead behind apartment building.

Saskatoon police are investigating after reports of two men being injured, shots fired and one person found dead.
'People didn't matter': Tenant details relationship with failed Saskatoon real estate firm

A Saskatoon woman says she knew she wasn’t dealing with a typical real estate company the day Epic Alliance took over her property in 2019.
Prince Albert homicide victim remembered as 'hard-working and helpful'

Charmaine Poorman isn’t ready to forgive the man accused of killing her brother, but she says her brother would.

Winnipeg

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NEW | Manitoba changing eligibility for fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose

Manitoba's top doctor says health officials are changing the eligibility for a second COVID-19 booster vaccine.
Remains of woman found in Winnipeg, victim of 'horrifically grisly' homicide: police

Police say a "horrifically, grisly scene" near an apartment building where the partial remains of a woman were discovered this week has also taken investigators to a landfill.
Stakes are high for farmers as 2022 crop shapes up to be most expensive in history

The stakes are high as Canadian farmers take to the fields to plant 2022's crop, which some are saying could find a place in the record books as 'the most expensive ever.'

Calgary

'Fight for a stronger Alberta': Kenney comments for first time since announcing resignation

Premier Jason Kenney spoke publicly Friday for the first time since dropping the bombshell announcement that he plans to step down as UCP leader and premier of Alberta.
Oilers, Flames alumni look back at last playoff Battle of Alberta: 'A lot of hate'

The 1991 Battle of Alberta in particular was mean, nasty and downright violent.
Alberta Advantage? Rachel Notley hopes to pick up support that Jason Kenney lost

Thousands of Albertans were stunned Wednesday night when Premier Jason Kenney announced his impending resignation from the job.

Edmonton

'Fight for a stronger Alberta': Kenney comments for first time since announcing resignation

Premier Jason Kenney spoke publicly Friday for the first time since dropping the bombshell announcement that he plans to step down as UCP leader and premier of Alberta.
Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse among King Clancy Trophy finalists

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse is among the finalists for this season's King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
Oilers, Flames alumni look back at last playoff Battle of Alberta: 'A lot of hate'

The 1991 Battle of Alberta in particular was mean, nasty and downright violent.

Toronto

Gas prices in Ontario set to rise again. This is when you should fill up

Gas prices in Ontario dropped 10 cents per litre on Friday ahead of the long weekend but the relief at the pumps is expected to be short-lived.
Ontario reports 24 COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations continue to decrease

Ontario is reporting 24 COVID-19 deaths Friday, as hospitalizations and ICU admissions continue to decrease.
Toronto mayor asks federal and provincial governments for help amid rash of carjackings

Some drivers in Toronto may be feeling on edge as Toronto is dealing with a rash of violent carjackings targeting mostly high-end vehicles.

Ottawa

Ottawa gas prices drop below $2 a litre at the start of the long weekend

Your long weekend road trip will be a little cheaper today, as gas prices drop below $2 a litre at Ottawa stations.
Ontario Liberals promise to pay 50 per cent of Ottawa's Stage 3 LRT project

"Fifty per cent of provincial funding for Stage 3 of Ottawa's regional transit plan is in the platform," Liberal leader Steven Del Duca told CTV Morning Live Friday morning.
Royal Military College awards posthumous degrees to four cadets killed in Kingston, Ont.

Four Royal Military College cadets who died in a motor vehicle accident in Kingston, Ont. last month were given their degrees posthumously on Thursday and honoured in a memorial put on by friends at the college.

Vancouver

Air conditioning coming soon: Cooling to be mandatory in new homes in Vancouver

Life in Vancouver is about to get a little cooler, thanks to a new requirement tucked into a council-approved report on bylaw and policy updates.
May long weekend marks busiest travel weekend in years for British Columbians

It’s expected to be the busiest travel weekend in nearly two years, as British Columbians mark the May long weekend without strict pandemic measures.
1980s sex assault allegations prompt B.C. RCMP to ask for details from churchgoers, charge announced

Surrey, B.C., Mounties are asking for more information from attendants of a local church about reports of sexual assaults from the 1980s.

Montreal

Canada's first 2 monkeypox cases confirmed in Quebec

Quebec's health ministry announced Thursday evening there are two confirmed cases of monkeypox in the province, while 20 other suspected cases are still under investigation.
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TRAFFIC | Long weekend coming along with long waits on some Montreal-area roads due to construction

Road users planning on driving on the long weekend in and around Montreal should note that it will be very unpleasant in certain sectors due to major construction work that will last, in certain situations, until Tuesday.
11 Ukrainian children receive language exception, can go to English school in Quebec

Since March 2022, 11 Ukrainian children fleeing the war in their country have been granted language exceptions to study at English schools in Quebec.

Vancouver Island

'Not a normal house pet': North Saanich woman enjoys hard-earned friendship with pig

Anette never expected that she’d be going for daily walks around her neighbourhood with a pair of pups and a 300 pound pig.
Canadian warships return to Esquimalt, B.C., after three-month operation

Two Canadian navy ships returned to their homeport in Esquimalt, B.C., on Thursday following their participation in Operation Caribbe, a counter-narcotics mission led by the U.S.
Car travelling 185 km/h on Malahat impounded: RCMP

Two drivers were slapped with temporary driving bans and had their vehicles impounded for seven days after they were spotted speeding excessively on the Malahat highway, according to RCMP.

Atlantic

Crews responding to fire at Dartmouth scrap metal business

Police and firefighters are responding to a fire at Dartmouth Metals, a scrap metal business in Dartmouth, N.S.
After N.B. police killing of Indigenous woman, chiefs demand systemic racism inquiry

The results of the recent coroner's inquest into the police killing of an Indigenous woman in New Brunswick demonstrate the urgent need for an Indigenous-led inquiry into systemic racism, according to the six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation.
Fuel prices drop in all three Maritime provinces overnight Friday

Prices at the pumps dipped in all three Maritime provinces Friday ahead of the May long weekend — with diesel seeing the sharpest drop.

Northern Ontario

Much of northeast under severe thunderstorm watch, hail possible

Severe thunderstorms could develop Friday afternoon in communities across northeastern Ontario, Environment Canada said.
Gas prices in Ontario set to rise again. This is when you should fill up

Gas prices in Ontario dropped 10 cents per litre on Friday ahead of the long weekend but the relief at the pumps is expected to be short-lived.
Canada's first 2 monkeypox cases confirmed in Quebec

Quebec's health ministry announced Thursday evening there are two confirmed cases of monkeypox in the province, while 20 other suspected cases are still under investigation.

Kitchener

Stratford swan dies of avian flu

The City of Stratford is urging residents and visitors not to feed local waterfowl including geese, ducks and swans after one its swans died of avian influenza.
Hanover fire cleanup expected to take several days

It’s expected to take several days for Hanover police and the Ontario Fire Marshal to investigate the blaze the tore through a downtown building.
'Somebody out there is missing this child': Remains of young girl found in water in Dunnville, Ont.

Provincial police announced Wednesday the human remains found in the water in Dunnville, Ont., the day before are that of a young girl.