Flying car cleared for takeoff, but you'll need a pilot's license
A car that can transform into a small aircraft has passed flights tests with flying colors in Slovakia, developers say.
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Man paralyzed in Uber vehicle crash sues for US$63M
A Massachusetts man who was left a quadriplegic when his Uber vehicle crashed last year is seeking $63 million in damages in a negligence lawsuit he has filed against the ride-hailing platform.
Nissan recalls 793K Rogues; wiring trouble raises fire risk
Nissan is recalling more than 793,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because water can get into wiring which, in rare cases, could start a fire.
Most and least expensive Ontario cities to buy car insurance revealed
A new Ontario city has taken over the title of the most expensive place in the province to buy car insurance.
GM to spend nearly US$7B on EV, battery plants in Michigan
General Motors is making the largest investment in company history in its home state of Michigan, announcing plans to spend nearly US$7 billion to convert a factory to make electric pickup trucks and to build a new battery cell plant.
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Ford recalls 200K cars because brake lights can stay on
Ford is recalling about 200,000 cars in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the brake lights from turning off.
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Felony charges are 1st in a fatal crash involving Tesla Autopilot
California prosecutors have filed two counts of vehicular manslaughter against the driver of a Tesla on Autopilot who ran a red light, slammed into another car and killed two people in 2019.
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Calderon joins IndyCar as 1st woman to drive for AJ Foyt
Tatiana Calderon will drive for AJ Foyt Racing this season as the first woman to compete regularly in the IndyCar Series since 2013.
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U.S. Commerce Dept says chips shortage to persist, will review some pricing
The U.S. Commerce Department said Tuesday a survey of semiconductor chips producers and users shows a shortage will persist, sparked primarily by wafer production capacity.
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Edmunds: The hottest cars to look out for in 2022
The chip and supply chain shortages of 2021 have been difficult for automakers and consumers alike. But something positive has emerged from the chaos for 2022: more new car introductions.
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4x4 enthusiast turns 'hero' driving snowed-in health-care staff to work on Vancouver Island
Before he was known as Barto Built, sharing his backcountry 4x4 adventures on YouTube, Bart Sutherland was known as a 'rock-crawler,' driving his truck over seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
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Neighbours use kayak to rescue driver after car crashes through ice in Manotick, Ont.
Ottawa paramedics say the driver declined treatment after being rescued from the Rideau River after a car crashed through the ice.
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Tesla inks deal to get key battery component outside China
Tesla is turning to Mozambique for a key component in its electric car batteries in what analysts believe is a first-of-its-kind deal designed to reduce its dependence on China for graphite.
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BMW unveils world's first colour-changing car at CES
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What you need to know about Ontario's new towing rules
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Thieves steal man's $65K luxury vehicle during test drive
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Canada
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COVID-19 vaccine mandate for truckers not causing food shortage, empty shelves: Alghabra
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is assuring Canadians there's no reason to fear food shortages will result from a small minority of truck drivers refusing to comply with a vaccine mandate in order to cross the Canada-U.S. border.
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'So many angry people': Experts say online conversation around trucker convoy veering into dangerous territory
As a growing group of truckers and supporters make their way to Ottawa in a protest against vaccine mandates, experts say the rhetoric online concerning the convoy is getting increasingly worrisome.
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WATCH LIVE | Bank of Canada holds key interest rate, but warns of looming hikes
The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate target on hold at 0.25 per cent, but warning it won't stay there for much longer.
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A third of younger Canadians have sought mental-health treatment during COVID-19: survey
A new poll has found that a third of young Canadians have sought treatment for mental health issues during the pandemic.
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'They have abandoned us': Frustrated flood victims still waiting for promised government help
Many flood-impacted residents of B.C.'s Sumas Prairie are trapped in "limbo" as they wait for promised financial assistance from the government.
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A third of students think Holocaust exaggerated or fabricated: study
A third of North American students think the Holocaust was exaggerated or fabricated, according to a new study.
World
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U.K. government holds breath as it awaits 'partygate' report
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was braced for the conclusions of an investigation into allegations of lockdown-breaching parties, a document that could help him end weeks of scandal and discontent, or bring his time in office to an abrupt close.
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Ukraine's front line: Where lives turn on distant decisions
If war comes, it is as likely as not to strike first in eastern Ukraine, where the pro-Russia separatists have been in control since 2014. In Russia, across the border, more than 100,000 troops are gathering, and thousands more are going into position for what Russia says are military exercises on Ukraine's border to the north with Belarus.
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U.S.-backed Syrian forces capture prison from Islamic State after a week
U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces said they wrestled control of the last section of a prison controlled by Islamic State militants, ending a weeklong assault by the extremists on one of the largest detention facilities in Syria.
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Russia threatens retaliation if Ukraine demands not met
Russia warned Wednesday it would quickly take 'retaliatory measures' if the U.S. and its allies reject its security demands over NATO and Ukraine, raising pressure on the West amid concerns that Moscow is planning to invade its neighbour.
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Russians' plan for live-fire naval drills off Ireland: Can they really do that?
With the announcement that Russia plans to hold a live-fire naval exercise next month off the coast of Ireland, aspects of military maritime law have come under scrutiny. CTVNews.ca has an expert explain everything you need to know.
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Who are the kids trapped in Syria prison attack?
Hundreds of minors are believed to be holed up in Gweiran Prison, which has been at the center of a violent standoff between Islamic State group militants and U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters that began a week ago.
Entertainment
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Neil Young wants his music scrubbed from Spotify because of vaccine misinformation on the platform
Neil Young, an outspoken advocate for COVID-19 safety and prevention, doesn't want his music to share a home with vaccine misinformation.
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Jury awards Cardi B US$1.25M in defamation lawsuit
A federal jury in Atlanta has awarded US$1.25 million to Cardi B in a defamation lawsuit against a celebrity news blogger who she says posted videos falsely stating the Grammy-winning rapper used cocaine, had contracted herpes and engaged in prostitution.
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Howie Mandel urges pal Jay Leno to air 'Tonight Show' laundry
On the podcast 'Howie Mandel Does Stuff,' Mandel tells Jay Leno he should have publicly defended himself in the 'Tonight Show' rivalries of decades past, when Leno and David Letterman and then Leno and Conan O'Brien tussled over the plum job of host.
Health
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Bell Let's Talk: Raising funds and destigmatizing mental health
As the global pandemic enters its third year, initiatives like Bell Let's Talk Day aims to help people of all backgrounds and age groups struggling with the mental health, especially amid the impact of COVID-19.
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COVID-19 hospitalization linked to later readmission, death: U.K. study
A new study suggests there may be a need for increased monitoring of COVID-19 patients after they're discharged from hospital, with data showing these patients are at a greater risk of readmission and death.
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What to know about the Omicron subvariant BA.2
Scientists and health officials around the world are keeping their eyes on a descendant of the Omicron variant that has been found in at least 40 countries, including the United States.
Politics
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Conservative MPs cheer on trucker convoy, voice opposition to vaccine mandates
Conservative MPs are publicly cheering on the trucker convoy that's making its way across the country with the intent of converging onto Parliament Hill this weekend, voicing opposition to the federal government's mandatory vaccination policies. The 'freedom convoy' has garnered support from anti-vaccine mandate groups, and among those who dislike Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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COVID-19 vaccine mandate for truckers not causing food shortage, empty shelves: Alghabra
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is assuring Canadians there's no reason to fear food shortages will result from a small minority of truck drivers refusing to comply with a vaccine mandate in order to cross the Canada-U.S. border.
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Canada orders diplomats' families to leave Ukraine
The Canadian government has ordered family members of diplomatic staff in Ukraine to leave the country, though embassy staff will remain in place. In a statement, Global Affairs Canada said that the government has decided to 'temporarily withdraw' the children of embassy staff if they are under the age of 18, as well as family members accompanying them.
Sci-Tech
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China to allow gene-edited crops in push for food security
China has published trial rules for the approval of gene-edited plants, paving the way for faster improvements to crops as it seeks to bolster its food security.
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SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship is on its way back to Earth with scientific investigations and medical research
SpaceX's unmanned Dragon cargo ship successfully undocked from the International Space Station Sunday morning and is making its return to Earth.
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Tonga eruption was 'hundreds of times' more powerful than Hiroshima atomic bomb, NASA says
The eruption this month of an underwater volcano near Tonga was hundreds of times more powerful than the Hiroshima atomic bomb, according to NASA.
Business
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WATCH LIVE | Bank of Canada holds key interest rate, but warns of looming hikes
The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate target on hold at 0.25 per cent, but warning it won't stay there for much longer.
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As Fed meets, investor angst over rate hikes spooks markets
Wild volatility in the stock market this week has put heightened scrutiny on the Federal Reserve's meeting Wednesday and whether the Fed will clarify just how fast it plans to tighten credit and potentially slow the economy.
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Picasso heirs launch digital art piece to ride 'crypto' wave
Heirs of Pablo Picasso are selling 1,010 digital art pieces of one of his ceramic works that has never before been seen publicly -- riding a fad for 'crypto' assets that have taken the art and financial worlds by storm.
Autos
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Flying car cleared for takeoff, but you'll need a pilot's license
A car that can transform into a small aircraft has passed flights tests with flying colors in Slovakia, developers say.
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Man paralyzed in Uber vehicle crash sues for US$63M
A Massachusetts man who was left a quadriplegic when his Uber vehicle crashed last year is seeking $63 million in damages in a negligence lawsuit he has filed against the ride-hailing platform.
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Nissan recalls 793K Rogues; wiring trouble raises fire risk
Nissan is recalling more than 793,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because water can get into wiring which, in rare cases, could start a fire.
Lifestyle
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Meet Methuselah, the oldest living aquarium fish
Meet Methuselah, the fish that likes to eat fresh figs, get belly rubs and is believed to be the oldest living aquarium fish in the world.
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'Get the exercise and get moving': 98-year-old Sask. veteran credits health to biweekly curling
A 98-year-old Saskatchewan veteran who served during the Second World War continues to keep himself in shape by curling twice a week at a Regina club.
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Tourist thrown out of Venice for sunbathing topless on war memorial
A female tourist was thrown out of Venice after she was caught posing for photos topless on a war memorial
Sports
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Canada's Auger-Aliassime drops five-set heartbreaker to Medvedev at Australian Open
Felix Auger-Aliassime was one point away from a win over world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev and a spot in the Australian Open semifinals.
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China's Olympics COVID-19 measures test residents' patience
Repeated COVID-19 testing of millions of Beijing residents is starting to test the patience of some as the city clamps down on the virus ahead of the coming Winter Olympics.
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NHL's new iron man: Flyers' Keith Yandle sets consecutive games record
Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Keith Yandle broke the NHL record on Tuesday night for most consecutive games played.