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Two-year-child found safe in Regina: Amber Alert ends

A two-year-old child from Regina has been found safe, following an alleged abduction and Amber Alert.

A Regina Police Service cruiser is seen in this file photo.

Help on the way for central Newfoundland fire Premier says is largest since 1961

The rapid growth of a long-burning forest fire in central Newfoundland has triggered a state of emergency in the area and the expansion of an outdoor fire ban to the entire province.

Air Canada denying passenger compensation claims for staff shortages, citing safety

Air Canada denied a customer complaint and instructed employees to classify flight cancellations caused by staff shortages as a "safety" problem, which would exclude travellers from compensation under federal regulations. That policy remains in place.

Summer of heat waves: A list of some temperature records broken in Canada this year

Canada's summer of heat waves continues this weekend, with warnings issued in four provinces. CTVNews.ca looks at some of the heat records broken already this year in Canada.

Multiple people in hospital, suspect shot after machete attack on Vancouver's Granville Street

Five people, including a suspect, were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a violent incident that drew a massive police presence to downtown Vancouver's main entertainment district Saturday night.

How Biden's new approach has led to legacy-defining wins

Over five decades in Washington, Joe Biden knew that the way to influence was to be in the room where it happens. But in the second year of his presidency, some of Biden's most striking, legacy-defining legislative victories came about by staying out of it.

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WARNING: Fiery crash leaves multiple dead in California

Montreal Pride parade cancellation 'on our hands': director

Montreal Pride Executive Director Simon Gamache on the last minute cancellation of the parade over a lack of staff to provide security.

2-year-old in serious condition after falling off balcony

Paramedics rushed a 2-year-old boy to hospital after he fell from a third floor balcony in Mississauga, Ont. on Friday afternoon.

Service dog recovering after being caught in Oregon wildfire

James Franco's casting as Fidel Castro sparks criticism

Actress Anne Heche in critical condition after car crash

Alta. woman missing for six years now thought murdered

Truck trailer cracks open, spilling Coors onto B.C. road

Woman stabbed multiple times in hostage taking survives

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Watch weather anchor's reaction as he discovers touch screen

A meteorologist in Chicago had a priceless reaction on live air when he realized his television was a touch screen.

Ont. man proposes with flash mob in Ottawa's Byward Market

A flash mob that started with a dance in Ottawa's ByWard Market ended with a 'Yes' as a Barrhaven man proposed.

Scottish island with house, helipad on sale for only $546K

An entire Scottish island, with a six-bedroom house, helipad and lighthouse, is on sale for $546K, less than homes in major Canadian cities.

B.C. lawn bowler throws creative curve, turns bowls into art

A family reunion in B.C. brings healing to Indigenous family

Scientists restore oxygen, cell function in dead pig organs

Ont. woman works to save endangered monarch butterflies

Volcano watchers get close-up view of eruption in Iceland

Long-lost Banksy painting reappears in Tel Aviv

Canada

Two-year-child found safe in Regina: Amber Alert ends

A two-year-old child from Regina has been found safe, following an alleged abduction and Amber Alert.
Help on the way for central Newfoundland fire Premier says is largest since 1961

The rapid growth of a long-burning forest fire in central Newfoundland has triggered a state of emergency in the area and the expansion of an outdoor fire ban to the entire province.
Summer of heat waves: A list of some temperature records broken in Canada this year

Canada's summer of heat waves continues this weekend, with warnings issued in four provinces. CTVNews.ca looks at some of the heat records broken already this year in Canada.
'We just want to go home': Evacuee overwhelmed as wildfire spreads in B.C.'s south Okanagan

Marty Marchand is one of the hundreds of Olalla, B.C. residents who were ordered to leave their homes this week because of the aggressive, out-of-control Keremeos Creek wildfire.
Occupancy exceeded: Banff, Alta. home possessed more than 40 beds

Alberta Health Services has issued an enforcement order against a Banff home after an inspection discovered that as many as 42 people were staying inside the property.
'Amanda got justice': Dutch man accused in B.C. teen sextortion case found guilty on all charges

A Dutch man accused of tormenting British Columbia teen Amanda Todd via online threats has been found guilty of all charges he faced in connection with the case, a jury ruled on Saturday.

World

How Biden's new approach has led to legacy-defining wins

Over five decades in Washington, Joe Biden knew that the way to influence was to be in the room where it happens. But in the second year of his presidency, some of Biden's most striking, legacy-defining legislative victories came about by staying out of it.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy rules out talks if Russia holds referendums

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that if Russia proceeded with referendums in occupied areas of his country on joining Russia, there could be no talks with Ukraine or its international allies.
U.S. Senate passes major bill to fight climate change, cut drug costs

Democrats pushed their election-year economic package to U.S. Senate passage Sunday, a hard-fought compromise less ambitious than U.S. President Joe Biden's original domestic vision but one that still meets deep-rooted party goals of slowing global warming, moderating pharmaceutical costs and taxing immense corporations.
Ceasefire between Palestinians, Israel takes effect in Gaza

A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants took effect late Sunday in a bid to end nearly three days of violence that killed dozens of Palestinians and disrupted the lives of hundreds of thousands of Israelis.
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken in South Africa on tour of continent

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began his three-nation tour of Africa Sunday by visiting a museum in South Africa commemorating how the country's Black youths helped to end white racist rule. Blinken’s visit to Africa is seen as part of a competition between Russia and Western powers for support from African countries over the war in Ukraine.
Firefighters battle big blaze at Cuba tank farm for 2nd day

Cuban firefighters were joined by special teams sent by Mexico and Venezuela on Sunday as they battled for a second day to control a fire blazing at a big oil tank farm in the western province of Matanzas.

Politics

Tory leadership hopefuls say it's time for unity, here's what some say that means

In a contest largely seen as a battle for the Conservative Party of Canada's soul, which has put decades-old fissures on display between groups that make up its very coalition, what might it take to achieve unity after results are revealed Sept. 10?
Ottawa on track to spend $200M per year on cannabis for veterans

Ottawa is reimbursing a record number of veterans for medical marijuana, with new figures showing the federal government shelled out more than $150 million in the last fiscal year -- more than double the amount just three years ago.
Canada is banning the importation of handguns, effective Aug. 19

The Canadian government is moving to ban the importation of restricted handguns, effective Aug. 19. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced Friday that the federal government has decided to push ahead with an importation ban without the approval of Parliament, moving to make the policy change through regulatory restrictions.

Health

Children with headache disorders report worse symptoms, mood during pandemic: study

A new study has found children who suffer from headache disorders have been experiencing more frequent pain and worse anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ottawa's Montfort Hospital closes ER for second night

The Montfort Hospital ER will be closed between 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., forcing residents in the east end needing emergency care to travel eight kilometres to the Ottawa Hospital General Campus.
Monkeypox in Canada: Tracking where the cases are

The Public Health Agency of Canada is tracking the publicly reported cases of monkeypox across the country, updating the number of confirmed infections in each province and territory on a weekly basis.

Sci-Tech

Best time to see the Perseids meteor shower could be this weekend

While the peak of the Perseids meteor shower, one of the brightest of the year, may be next week, now may be the best time to see the astronomical event, according to The Weather Network.
Top scientist admits 'space telescope image' was actually a slice of chorizo

A French scientist has apologized after tweeting a photo of a slice of chorizo, claiming it was an image of a distant star taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
New Pompeii finds highlight middle-class life in doomed city

A trunk with its lid left open. A wooden dishware closet, its shelves caved in. Three-legged accent tables topped by decorative bowls. These latest discoveries by archaeologists are enriching knowledge about middle-class lives in Pompeii before Mount Vesuvius' furious eruption buried the ancient Roman city in volcanic debris.

Entertainment

Brad Pitt's 'Bullet Train' pulls into station with US$30.1M

The stylized action romp 'Bullet Train,' starring Brad Pitt, arrived with a US$30.1 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, as the last big movie of Hollywood's summer recovery landed in theatres.
'No crying in baseball': Vancouver's Kelly McCormack takes on famous line in reboot

Nobody can fill the shoes of Hollywood star Tom Hanks, of that actress Kelly McCormack is certain. Yet on the new TV series "A League of Their Own," the Vancouver native was assigned a task nearly as stressful as emulating Hanks: saying one of his most iconic catchphrases.
Actress Anne Heche has 'long recovery ahead' after car crash

Anne Heche remains hospitalized and in intensive care after a car she was driving crashed into a residence in Los Angeles on Friday and became engulfed in flames.

Business

Bill with tax credits for 'North American' electric vehicles passes in U.S. Senate

The new plan to encourage Americans to buy more electric vehicles built in North America, instead of just the United States, has cleared its tallest hurdle, and for the Canadian auto industry, the stakes are enormous.
U.S. demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise

U.S. demand for grocery delivery is cooling as prices for food and other necessities rise. Some are shifting to pickup -- a less expensive alternative where shoppers pull up curbside or go into the store to collect their already-bagged groceries -- while others say they're comfortable doing the shopping themselves.
China's July exports rise, with trade surplus at record-high

China's exports grew 18 per cent to US$333 billion compared to the same period last year, and were up from 17.9 per cent in June, according to data from China's customs.

Lifestyle

Montreal Pride parade cancelled hours before event due to lack of volunteers

Montreal's Pride Parade has been cancelled due to a lack of volunteers able to guarantee a secure event.
Winning Lotto 649 ticket worth $6M sold somewhere in Ontario

Ontario residents will want to check their Lotto 649 tickets carefully this morning.
Pride on the canal: Huge crowds at Amsterdam water parade

Hundreds of thousands of spectators lined Amsterdam's historic canals Saturday to celebrate Canal Parade, a Pride flotilla of 80 brightly decorated boats packed with people partying, singing and waving rainbow flags, balloons and umbrellas.

Sports

Canada's Dunfee, Thibeault, women's 4x400 relay and beach volleyball duo capture gold

Canada's Evan Dunfee says he drew on the support of his loved ones to propel him to a Commonwealth Games gold medal. The 31-year-old from Richmond, B.C., won the 10,000 metres on Sunday, using a fabulous kick over the final lap to open a 40-metre gap on his nearest competitor.
Canadian junior Jaden Weekes falls to Germany's Altmaier in National Bank Open debut

Canadian junior star Jaden Weekes dropped a 6-3, 6-4 decision to Daniel Altmaier in qualifying play Saturday at the National Bank Open.
Canadian wrestlers Di Stasio, Randhawa capture Commonwealth Games gold

Justina Di Stasio and Nishan Randhawa both won gold medals to lead a Canadian wrestling medal haul Saturday at the Commonwealth Games. Canada also struck gold at the track where Camryn Rogers of Richmond, B.C., won women's hammer throw.

Autos

Bill with tax credits for 'North American' electric vehicles passes in U.S. Senate

The new plan to encourage Americans to buy more electric vehicles built in North America, instead of just the United States, has cleared its tallest hurdle, and for the Canadian auto industry, the stakes are enormous.
Florida death could be 20th in U.S. caused by Takata air bags

A Florida man who was killed in a traffic crash last month could be the 20th death in the U.S. caused by exploding Takata air bag inflators.
Tire-deflating climate activists coming to Vancouver 'soon,' group says

A group of climate activists who 'disarm' SUVs by deflating their tires is preparing to target vehicles in Vancouver, according to a representative.

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