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Police in Texas waited 48 minutes in school before pursuing shooter

Students trapped inside a classroom with a gunman repeatedly called 911 during this week's attack on a Texas elementary school, including one who pleaded, 'Please send the police now,' as nearly 20 officers waited in the hallway for more than 45 minutes, authorities said Friday.

A woman reacts as she pays her respects at a memorial site for the victims killed in this week's elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Thursday, May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)

'I don't deserve this': Amber Heard responds to online hate

As Johnny Depp's high-profile libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard wound down, Heard took her final opportunity on the stand to comment on the hate and backlash she’s endured online during the trial.

Three Canadian cities rank among the world's best for work-life balance

A new report says Ottawa, Vancouver and Toronto rank among the top 20 cities around the world when it comes to work-life balance.

New federal firearms bill will be introduced on Monday: Lametti

Federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino will table new firearms legislation on Monday, according to his colleague Justice Minister David Lametti. In an interview with CTV's Question Period that will air on Sunday, Lametti pointed to the advance notice given to the House of Commons, and confirmed the plan is to see the new bill unveiled shortly after MPs return to the Commons on May 30.

She smeared blood on herself and played dead: 11-year-old reveals chilling details of the massacre

An 11-year-old survivor of the Robb Elementary School massacre in Uvalde, Texas, feared the gunman would come back for her so she smeared herself in her friend's blood and played dead.

102-year-old veteran wins campaign for Dutch citizenship after a 70-year wait

For 70 years, Andre Hissink has held a grudge against the Dutch government, but this week, the 102-year-old Second World War veteran’s persistence paid off – the Dutch king granted his wish for a rare dual citizenship.

Canada raids emergency stockpile to send medical equipment to Ukraine

Canada has tapped into its own strategic stockpile of emergency medical supplies -- stored for a national emergency -- to help Ukraine. It has donated over 375,000 items of medical equipment and medicines from Canada's strategic stockpile since the invasion by Russia began.

'Died of a broken heart': Can it really happen?

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, more commonly known as 'broken heart syndrome' or stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is an actual medical condition triggered by severe emotional or physical stress and is different from a heart attack.

Jury deliberations begin in Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial

After a six-week trial in which Johnny Depp and Amber Heard tore into each other over the nasty details of their short marriage, both sides told a jury the exact same thing Friday -- they want their lives back.

W5 HIGHLIGHTS

Dramatic increase in children and youth seeking gender treatments has some experts alarmed

CTV's W5 investigates the increase in youth seeking gender treatments and procedures, and whether there are enough safeguards in place for those wishing to transition.

NDAs: How a legal document designed to protect trade secrets has morphed into a tool to silence survivors

W5 investigates a growing campaign to end the over-use of non-disclosure agreements, especially involving allegations of sexual harassment and assault. 'Hush Money' airs Saturday at 7pm on CTV.

Tumultuous times in House of Windsor raise concerns about monarchy's future

With Prince Andrew the latest in a string of British royal scandals, is the House of Windsor starting to crumble?

Members of the British Military's 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards take part in the changing of the guard ceremony outside Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, where Prince Andrew's residence is nearby in the grounds of Windsor Great Park, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Ketamine and psilocybin, better known as party drugs, showing promise for treatment of mood disorders

W5 investigates an unconventional treatment for severe depression and PTSD that involves the drug ketamine.

Nearly two decades after working at a pulp mill, workers complain their health was compromised

In 2002, the owners of the mill in Dryden, Ont. started a project to reduce emissions, but workers on the construction project complain that they were exposed to toxic chemicals that damaged their health. CTV's W5 spoke with some of the workers about what they went through.

Sexual abuse in the military: Soldiers speak of systemic problems in a 'toxic culture'

W5 investigates sexual misconduct in the military, and interviews Canadian soldiers who claim they were sexually abused while serving their country.

W5 INVESTIGATES

W5 INVESTIGATES | Former dog sled owner quits after learning about alleged gassing of dogs by business partners

A former dog sled owner opens up after watching the W5 documentary 'Dogs in Distress.' She left her large-scale dog sledding operation shortly after the program aired. XP Mi-Loup has since shut down in Quebec.

Private investigator hunts for clues in missing patient cases at North Bay Psychiatric Hospital

Dawn Carisse went missing from the North Bay Psychiatric Hospital more than 2 decades ago. She vanished without a trace. Now a private investigator turned podcaster is finding new clues for her family.

Toronto

Video shows police using helicopter to track down carjacking suspects

Police have released a video showing the arrest of two suspects who allegedly stole a Mercedes – the latest in a string of armed vehicle thefts that has prompted police services in the Greater Toronto Area to create a carjacking task force.
Here's why you may notice unusual activity around Toronto Pearson Airport this weekend

Toronto Pearson International is warning travellers and Mississauga residents they may notice unusual activity at the airport this weekend.
Wild video captures moment tornado touches down in Uxbridge, Ont.

New video has emerged showing the moment a tornado touched down in Uxbridge, Ont. over the weekend, ripping the roof off a local brewery.

Ottawa

Hydro Ottawa 'will not meet' commitment to restore power to bulk of grid by Friday night

As of Friday evening, 26,000 Hydro Ottawa customers remain without power in all neighbourhoods of the city.
Principal leaving Orleans French Catholic high school two weeks after dress code blitz

The principal of a French Catholic high school in Orleans is leaving the school this week, two weeks after students said a dress code enforcement "blitz" left them feeling degraded and humiliated.
Ottawa race weekend is back and it could be a record breaking year for a first time participant

Approximately 25,000 people will take part in Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend on Saturday and Sunday.

Barrie

Paul Sadlon sexual assault trial wraps with closing submissions

On the final day of the Paul Sadlon sexual assault trial, the defence called the complainant's allegations "straight out lies" and "not believable at all."
OPP search for missing senior in Springwater Township

Provincial police are searching for a missing senior who went for a walk with his two dogs on trails behind his home in Springwater Township Thursday afternoon.
Going Green? Can Parry Sound-Muskoka be swayed from tradition

The Green Party has set its sights on the riding of Parry Sound-Muskoka, ramping up resources as early polling puts the party in a close race to earn a seat at Queen's Park.

Kitchener

Guelph high school volleyball referee facing multiple sex assault charges

A man, who was a referee at high school volleyball games in Guelph for more than 30 years, is facing sex assault-related charges.
Region says high safety risk at Kitchener encampment, residents will have to move

The Region of Waterloo says there's a high safety risk at a Kitchener encampment and they are working with residents to prepare them for their eventual move.
Red paint removed from Queen Victoria statue – again

The Queen Victoria statue in downtown Kitchener is once again clean after it was splashed with red paint earlier this week.

London

LPS seeking public's assistance after gun fired in downtown London overnight

The London Police Service is requesting the public’s help with locating a person of interest after a gun was fired on Richmond Row in the early morning hours of Friday.
London man facing impaired driving charges after SUV collides with gravel truck

A London man is facing impaired-related charges after a vehicle he was driving collided with a gravel truck on Wednesday morning, according to police.
74-year-old 'sparkplug' earns national volunteer award

Pat Clifford is the engine that keeps the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Goderich, Ont. running — and it’s for those reasons the soon-to-be 75-year-old has earned the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.

Windsor

Windsor police seek help identifying driver after rollover crash

Windsor police are asking for the public’s help identify a driver who fled after a rollover crash.
'Just do Mable things': Father of 18-year-old Pain Court crash victim shares memories of his daughter

It’s been a long and sorrow-filled week for the extended families of Mable Baker, an 18-year-old Chatham-Kent woman who was involved in a fatal car crash last weekend.
24-Hour Drum Marathon returns to benefit local charities

A local musician will be back on stage for the 16th annual 24-Hour Drum Marathon.

Montreal

Supreme Court rules Quebec City mosque killer to be eligible for parole in 25 years

Canada's highest court has ruled that Alexandre Bissonnette, who murdered six people at the Quebec City mosque in 2017, will be eligible for parole after 25 years.
Three things most likely to be legally challenged in Bill 96

Is it unconstitutional to make someone pay to get a legal document translated into French? One of Montreal's top lawyers thinks so, and pointed out two other things from Bill 96 that he thinks the courts would most easily find fault with.
Hydro-Quebec gears up for 'very big weekend' in attempt to restore power to 30,000 homes

Hydro-Quebec is still struggling to restore power to tens of thousands of homes left without electricity, six days after deadly storms hit in Quebec and Ontario.

Atlantic

More than 18 hours to find five N.S. mass shooting victims was 'deficient': lawyer

A lawyer for families of victims killed in the Nova Scotia mass shooting says an 18-hour delay in finding five bodies of those murdered is a sign of "deficient" policing.
Cape Breton teen in hospital after falling nearly 40 feet over cliff in Glace Bay

A Cape Breton father is warning the public of the dangers in the area he lives after his teenager son fell nearly 40 feet over a cliff in Glace Bay.
Supreme Court decision could affect Justin Bourque’s sentence: Lawyer

The lawyer who represented a man who murdered three RCMP officers nearly eight years ago in Moncton, N.B., said a decision made by the Supreme Court of Canada Friday may potentially change his sentence.

Winnipeg

47-year-old man killed in Dugald Road crash: Winnipeg police

Winnipeg police are telling people to find an alternate route this afternoon as they are investigating a fatal crash near the St. Boniface Industrial Park.
'Mom, you gotta carry on': 58-year-old Winnipegger inspired to graduate high school by late son

Fifty-eight-year-old Vivian Ketchum is set to receive her high school diploma at a graduation ceremony at the University of Winnipeg next month. It is a moment that is decades in the making.
Manitoba's minimum wage must stay competitive: Premier Stefanson

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is hinting at an increase in the minimum wage.

Calgary

'No way we’re cheering for the Oilers': Flames fans react to Game 5 loss

Calgary Flames fans are still coming to terms with a playoff series loss to the Edmonton Oilers Thursday night in a game that saw both controversy and heartbreak following a Connor McDavid overtime goal.
Aggressive coyotes attack dog and its owner in Calgary's Fish Creek Provincial Park

Alberta Parks has closed a section of Fish Creek Provincial Park in the city's southeast after aggressive coyotes attacked a dog and its owner.
Emergency crews respond to 2-vehicle crash on Highway 1

RCMP are investigating the circumstances of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 1 on Friday.

Edmonton

Shooting near Rogers Place playoff party witnessed by EPS officers

A 19-year-old man is in police custody after a shooting near Rogers Place after an Edmonton Oilers viewing party ended Thursday evening.
Golden shovels break ground for 6-year Valley Line West construction

Ground was officially broken on Edmonton's Valley Line West LRT route on Friday.
'Summers are very short': Sohi asks city to find ways to open outdoor pools earlier

The city is looking at ways to get outdoor pools open earlier after feedback from Edmontonians that they’re opening too late in the season.

Vancouver

Charges approved in 'very serious and traumatic' Surrey sexual assault involving break-in, confinement

A man identified previously by police has now been charged in connection with what officers call a "very serious and traumatic" sexual assault in Surrey, B.C.
Double stabbing at Vancouver apartment sends women to hospital

Vancouver police are investigating a double stabbing they say happened at an apartment building in Kitsilano Friday morning.
Taking your dog or cat on a hike? Here's what the BC SPCA wants you to know

British Columbians excited to take their dog on a local hike this summer are being reminded to prepare for the pets, just as they plan for themselves.

Politics

New federal firearms bill will be introduced on Monday: Lametti

Federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino will table new firearms legislation on Monday, according to his colleague Justice Minister David Lametti. In an interview with CTV's Question Period that will air on Sunday, Lametti pointed to the advance notice given to the House of Commons, and confirmed the plan is to see the new bill unveiled shortly after MPs return to the Commons on May 30.
Supreme Court rules Quebec City mosque killer to be eligible for parole in 25 years

Canada's highest court has ruled that Alexandre Bissonnette, who murdered six people at the Quebec City mosque in 2017, will be eligible for parole after 25 years.
Federal government posts $95.6 billion deficit for 2021-2022 fiscal year

The federal government posted a deficit of $95.6 billion for its 2021-22 fiscal year.

Health

Monkeypox cases near 200 in more than 20 countries: WHO

The World Health Organization says nearly 200 cases of monkeypox have been reported in more than 20 countries not usually known to have outbreaks of the unusual disease, but described the epidemic as 'containable' and proposed creating a stockpile to equitably share the limited vaccines and drugs available worldwide.
'Died of a broken heart': Can it really happen?

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, more commonly known as 'broken heart syndrome' or stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is an actual medical condition triggered by severe emotional or physical stress and is different from a heart attack.
The next pandemic? Why monkeypox isn't the new COVID

Health experts say that the monkeypox virus isn’t likely to have a similar impact to SARS-CoV-2, mainly because it isn’t a new virus and doesn’t spread the same way.

Sci-Tech

Chile could be home to world's oldest tree, study suggests

A lush green forest in southern Chile might be home to the world's oldest tree after a new study found that an ancient alerce tree known as 'great grandfather' could be more than 5,000 years old.
Paris Hilton wants to be the 'Queen of the Metaverse'

Paris Hilton has recently embraced two buzzy but speculative trends in tech: the metaverse, a vision for an immersive virtual world that still does not exist; and non-fungible tokens, known as NFTs, which refer to pieces of digital content linked to the blockchain, the digital ledger system underpinning various cryptocurrencies.
Unique optical phenomena puts on colourful show in Maritime sky

Circumhorizontal arcs put on a colourful show in parts of the Maritimes Thursday.

Entertainment

Movie reviews: 'Top Gun: Maverick' is a high-flying sequel with a need for speed

This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Top Gun: Maverick,' 'The Bob’s Burgers Movie' and 'The Middle Man.'
'I don't deserve this': Amber Heard responds to online hate

As Johnny Depp's high-profile libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard wound down, Heard took her final opportunity on the stand to comment on the hate and backlash she’s endured online during the trial.
Defence argues Hoggard treated women disrespectfully but is not 'sadistic serial rapist'

Defence lawyers told a Toronto jury Friday that Jacob Hoggard may have been cavalier and disrespectful towards women, but the Canadian musician is not a 'sadistic serial rapist.'

Business

Russia slams sanctions, seeks to blame West for food crisis

Moscow pressed the West on Thursday to lift sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, seeking to shift the blame for a growing food crisis that has been worsened by Kyiv's inability to ship millions of tons of grain and other agricultural products due to the conflict.
'Negative trajectory' in consumer confidence shows Canadians increasingly anxious about economy

Dropping consumer confidence numbers show that Canadians are growing increasingly anxious about the direction of the economy, said Nanos Research pollster Nik Nanos.
Aurora Cannabis shares fall 40 per cent after share sale amendment

Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s share price fell by about 40 per cent, after the company announced it sold US$150 million worth of shares.

Lifestyle

'Mom, you gotta carry on': 58-year-old Winnipegger inspired to graduate high school by late son

Fifty-eight-year-old Vivian Ketchum is set to receive her high school diploma at a graduation ceremony at the University of Winnipeg next month. It is a moment that is decades in the making.
Crossword-loving grandma who thought she won $5,000 realized her lotto prize was actually a lot larger

A recent lottery winner excitedly told her daughter she was suddenly $5,000 richer. She was wrong.
102-year-old veteran wins campaign for Dutch citizenship after a 70-year wait

For 70 years, Andre Hissink has held a grudge against the Dutch government, but this week, the 102-year-old Second World War veteran’s persistence paid off – the Dutch king granted his wish for a rare dual citizenship.

Sports

Hockey Canada settles suit over alleged sexual assault involving world junior players

Hockey Canada and the Canadian Hockey League have reportedly settled a lawsuit with a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by eight members of the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team.
Oilers knock off Flames in OT to advance to Western Conference final

The Edmonton Oilers defeated their Alberta rival Calgary Flames 5-4 in overtime in Game 5 of their second-round NHL playoff series Thursday night to advance to the Western Conference final.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release receiver after sexual assault allegation

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released veteran receiver Jalen Saunders earlier this week after investigating an allegation of sexual assault against him.

Autos

Edmunds compares Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Cadillac Escalade

Jeep has come out with a new three-row large SUV, the Grand Wagoneer. It dusts off a nameplate not used since the early 1990s and stands as the brand's most expensive and luxurious model.
Going green: IndyCar to use renewable fuel beginning in 2023

IndyCar will become the first North American racing series to use 100 per cent renewable fuel in its race cars.
Indy 500 drivers find crypto craze fuels needed sponsorship

At Indy, where culture is traditionally steeped in bricks more than bitcoin, the shift to cryptocurrency sponsorship may still be a curious concept to the almost 300,000 fans who will pack the track Sunday. But inside the paddock -- and locker rooms around the sports world - new forms of digital money help pay the bills and salaries for teams and athletes.