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Canada sending more artillery to Ukraine, 'crucial' to fight against Russia: Anand

Canada is sending an additional 20,000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine for the Ukrainian military to use in its ongoing defence against the Russians. This ammunition—155mm calibre, as well as fuses and charge bags—is being donated, but comes at a cost of $98 million, according to the federal government.

Minister of National Defence Anita Anand makes an announcement in support of Ukraine during a press conference at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in Victoria, B.C., on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Power outages persist across Ontario and Quebec as death toll rises

Power outages caused by the powerful and deadly storm that swept across Ontario and Quebec on Saturday are stretching into another day, as hydro providers warned customers they could be waiting even longer for service to be fully restored.

Experts hope 'ring vaccination' will contain monkeypox outbreaks

An infectious disease expert believes monkeypox outbreaks can be contained by using a strategy called 'ring vaccination' – which means vaccinating all the close contacts of an infected person.

Baby formula: Health Canada monitoring 'potential' sunflower oil shortage

Health Canada says it is preparing for the possibility that a shortage of sunflower oil could further strain baby formula supplies in Canada.

11 killed in shooting attacks on 2 bars in Mexico

Eleven people, eight of them women, were killed in simultaneous shooting attacks on two bars in north-central Mexico, authorities said Tuesday.

Satellite images appear to show Russian ships loading up with Ukrainian grain in Crimea

Russia's theft of Ukrainian grain appears to be ramping up as it continues its war on the country, according to new satellite photos of the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

Mapping program Mounties struggled to open could have helped contain N.S. mass killer

A report looking into a mapping program the RCMP had access to -- but couldn't open -- during the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia concludes it could have helped contain the killer's rampage.

Amber Heard rests case in civil suit without calling Depp

Actor Amber Heard rested her case Tuesday in the civil suit between her and ex-husband Johnny Depp without calling Depp to the stand.

200 bodies found in Mariupol as war rages in Ukraine's east

Workers digging through the rubble of an apartment building in Mariupol found 200 bodies in the basement, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday, as more horrors come to light in the ruined city that has seen some of the worst suffering of the 3-month-old war.

W5 HIGHLIGHTS

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.

Clinical trials with psilocybin have shown an improvement in symptoms for patients battling a range of disorders including depression and anxiety.

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.

Visitors get trapped on Wonderland rides after power outage during Ontario storm

A power outage at Wonderland led to a scary situation after guests were trapped on rides for about 30 minutes during the severe Ontario storm this weekend.
Ontario election 2022 platform guide: What are the parties promising?

CTVNewsToronto.ca has compiled a list of some of the major pledges made by the leaders of the province’s four major parties.
Parts of Uxbridge, Ont. in ruins after powerful storm

Three days after Uxbridge was hit by a powerful thunderstorm that reduced parts of the small Ontario town to rubble, Mayor Dave Barton says 'there's a lot of work to do.'

Ottawa

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LIVE AT 4 P.M. | Ottawa officials to give update on storm cleanup

Tens of thousands of people across the Ottawa region are still without power Tuesday morning as hydro crews continue repair work following Saturday's massive storm.
Ottawa city council meeting cancelled in storm aftermath

Ottawa city council's meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been cancelled as cleanup from Saturday's storm continues.
Spoiled food: City of Ottawa adds more disposal bins

The city of Ottawa is setting up disposal bins at locations across the city for residents to get rid of food spoiled because of the ongoing power outages.

Barrie

Barrie City Councillor Natalie Harris withdraws from mayoral race

Natalie Harris has left the race to become Barrie's 47th mayor less than one month after filing her nomination papers with the city.
Barrie police lift lockdown at Eastview Secondary School following threat investigation

Barrie police are clearing Eastview Secondary School after two threats resulted in the school being locked down Tuesday morning.
Highway 400 wrong way driver charged with impaired

Police say officers stopped a suspected impaired driver travelling the wrong way along Highway 400 in Simcoe County.

Kitchener

Brantford woman killed during Saturday's storm

The woman killed at Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area during Saturday's storm has now been identified as Shelby Humble-Neale of Brantford.
Storm cleanup continues in Waterloo region, Kitchener’s largest high school closed

The largest high school in Kitchener has been closed Tuesday due to a power outage, as the area continues to recover from Saturday's storm.
Not guilty plea entered, jury selection begins in death of man found in freezer

Chad Rue Waters, 48, has pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in the death of Ashley Pereira.

London

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BREAKING | London, Ont. Mayor Ed Holder to retire

London, ONt. Mayor Ed Holder will be retiring from politics at the end of the current term of council.
Monday fire leaves family displaced

A London, Ont. family has been displaced after fire tore through their home on Monday evening.
LPS chief releases statement after woman charged for allegedly assaulting police officer

London Police Service Chief Steve Williams issued a statement Tuesday afternoon following an incident at White Oaks Mall earlier this month involving a civilian and a police officer.

Windsor

Shooting investigation underway after large party on Oak Street

Windsor police are asking for help in a shooting investigation after a large party on Oak Street.
Body pulled from Thames River in Dover Township, foul play not suspected

Chatham-Kent police do not suspect foul play was involved after a body was found in the Thames River Friday.
Vandalism reported at Windsor Catholic school

A Windsor Catholic elementary school has been hit with vandalism.

Montreal

Quebec opposition parties say they plan to vote against Bill 96

The Coalition Avenir Quebec government says it plans to move forward with Bill 96, a sweeping language reform and update of Bill 101, despite criticism by opposition parties.
Some Quebecers will likely wait weeks before severely damaged power lines are fixed

After this weekend's fierce storm, some Quebecers are being told to hunker down and get ready to live on generators, or without power, for several weeks.
Hydro-Quebec still working to restore power after intense weekend storm

Hydro-Quebec is still working to restore power to many homes following the weekend storm that left hundreds of thousands of people in the dark.

Atlantic

Mapping program Mounties struggled to open could have helped contain N.S. mass killer

A report looking into a mapping program the RCMP had access to -- but couldn't open -- during the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia concludes it could have helped contain the killer's rampage.
Active 2022 Atlantic hurricane season expected, with up to 21 named storms

The Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to Nov. 30, is expected to be a busy one. Experts from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration out of the United States, along with those from the Canadian Hurricane Centre, released predictions for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season Tuesday.
Mask mandate drops in Nova Scotia public schools Tuesday

When students in Nova Scotia return to school on Tuesday after the Victoria Day long weekend, wearing masks will be optional.

Winnipeg

'It's overwhelming': Manitoba premier, officials, get an aerial view of flood-stricken Whiteshell

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, along with government officials took an aerial tour of the Whiteshell Provincial Park on Tuesday as the area deals with significant floodwaters.
Winnipeg Police looking for 'people of interest' in 21st homicide investigation

The Winnipeg Police Service is asking for the public's help to identify two women considered people of interest in the homicide of a Winnipeg woman.
Monkeypox fears could stigmatize LGBTQ2S+ community, expert says

A theory that the recent outbreak of monkeypox may be tied to sexual activity has put the gay community in an unfortunate position, having fought back against previous and continued stigma around HIV and AIDS, an LGBTQ2+ centre director says.

Calgary

Flames searching for answers to McDavid, Oilers with Edmonton eyeing 3-1 series lead

The Calgary Flames need to figure out a way to at least begin to contain Connor McDavid. The same goes for Leon Draisaitl. Evander Kane, too.
Okotoks man in Kia Optima clocked at 209 km/h outside Black Diamond

A 22-year-old Okotoks man will appear in court after a peace officer recorded him speeding at more than double the limit on an undivided highway on Victoria Day.
CTV News Calgary wins 2022 RTDNA Prairie Region Award

The Radio Television Digital News Association has recognized CTV News Calgary with a RTDNA Prairie Region Award.

Edmonton

Edmonton's K-Days to get $10M from federal government

The federal government is providing $17.5 million for tourism projects in the province, including $10 million for Edmonton's K-Days fair.
City of Edmonton, Oilers Entertainment Group hosting fans for Game 4 rally

As the Oilers prepare for Game 4 against the Calgary Flames, excitement is building for fans in the capital region.
Woman arrested in Strathcona County double stabbing

A 23-year-old woman was arrested after two men were stabbed in a vehicle on Highway 21, said police.

Vancouver

Former CFL wide receiver's sentencing date rescheduled in B.C. for 2009 murder

The sentencing of former Canadian Football League wide receiver Joshua Boden for the murder of a woman in 2009 has been rescheduled to June 16.
2 B.C. men ordered to pay $13,000 for illegally hunting 3 moose

Two B.C. men have been ordered to pay thousands of dollars and were handed hunting bans in connection to the poaching of three moose.
Trudeau to talk Invictus Games in Vancouver after unmarked graves ceremony in Kamloops

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Metro Vancouver today where he is expected to discuss housing and food bank issues.

Politics

Canada sending more artillery to Ukraine, 'crucial' to fight against Russia: Anand

Canada is sending an additional 20,000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine for the Ukrainian military to use in its ongoing defence against the Russians. This ammunition—155mm calibre, as well as fuses and charge bags—is being donated, but comes at a cost of $98 million, according to the federal government.
Expectations high for Jean Charest in French-language Conservative leadership debate

A former Conservative leadership candidate says expectations will be high for ex-Quebec premier Jean Charest when he takes the stage in his home province for the party's French-language debate this week.
EXCLUSIVE
EXCLUSIVE | 'We have to maintain the balance between freedom of expression and protection of people's rights': Supreme Court justice

Justice Mahmud Jamal sat down with CTV National News' Omar Sachedina for an exclusive interview ahead of the one-year anniversary of his appointment to the Supreme Court of Canada. Jamal is the first person of colour to sit on the highest court in the country, bringing it closer to reflecting the diversity of Canada.

Health

Moderna testing potential monkeypox vaccines

Moderna Inc is testing potential vaccines against monkeypox in pre-clinical trials as the disease spreads in the United States and Europe.
Severity of COVID-19 infection linked to air pollution: Canadian study

An extensive study of thousands of COVID-19 patients in Ontario hospitals found links between the severity of their infections and the levels of common air pollutants they experience.
U.S. birth rates rose slightly in 2021 after a steep drop in the first year of the pandemic, CDC data shows

Early speculation that the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to a baby boom has been turned on its head, with early data showing more of a baby bust -- and worsening rates of some adverse outcomes.

Sci-Tech

Hubble identifies unusual wrinkle in expansion rate of the universe

Measuring the expansion rate of the universe was one of the Hubble Space Telescope's main goals when it was launched in 1990. Over the past 30 years, the space observatory has helped scientists discover and refine that accelerating rate -- as well as uncover a mysterious wrinkle that only brand-new physics may solve.
Here's what happened during Boeing's 'nail-biting' spacecraft docking

Boeing managed to dock a spacecraft at the International Space Station late last week, but it was not without several minor hangups.
World's fastest passenger jet goes supersonic in tests

The race to resume supersonic passenger flights nearly two decades after the retirement of Concorde was offered a glimmer of excitement on Monday when plane manufacturer Bombardier revealed high speed achievements while confirming the launch of its new business jet.

Entertainment

Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard testifies at sex assault trial

Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is taking the stand at his sexual assault trial today.
Ice T and Coco criticized for having their 6-year-old in a stroller

Ice T and Coco's parenting decisions are theirs to make, but that isn't stopping people from weighing in online.
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger's second child has arrived

The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' actor and his author wife took to their respective Instagram accounts on Sunday night to share that they had welcomed a baby girl on Saturday.

Business

Snap sends shares tumbling with warning on economy and earnings

Snap Inc said the U.S. economy had worsened faster than expected in the last month and the social media company slashed its quarterly forecast, triggering an after-hours sell-off.
A new billionaire has been minted nearly every day during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has been good for the wallets of the wealthy. Some 573 people have joined the billionaire ranks since 2020, bringing the worldwide total to 2,668, according to an analysis released by Oxfam on Sunday. That means a new billionaire was minted about every 30 hours, on average, so far during the pandemic.
Interest in mortgages from credit unions, private lenders up as rates rise: brokers

Canadian mortgage brokers say homebuyers are increasingly considering credit unions and private lenders to secure mortgages as rates rise.

Lifestyle

The science behind why smoke seems to follow you around a campfire

Why does smoke seem to follow you around a campfire? B.C. research scientist Kerry Anderson told CTVNews.ca the answer actually boils down to physics.
You can get unlimited summer travel for US$9.50 a month in this European country

A whole month of unlimited transport in Germany is just US$9.50 -- that's a great deal at any time, but in a time of fuel price hikes, rocketing car rental rates and a worldwide cost of living crisis, it becomes unbeatable.
Princess Diana's 'priceless' wedding tiara exhibited for the first time in decades

This summer, auction house Sotheby's will display some of history's most influential tiaras -- many which have not been seen by the public in decades -- in a new exhibition called 'Power & Image: Royal & Aristocratic Tiaras.'

Sports

Canada's Shapovalov upset by Denmark's Rune in 1st round of French Open

Canada's Denis Shapovalov has been bounced from the French Open.
Flames trying to shake off 'worst' playoff effort in 4-1 loss to Oilers

If the Calgary Flames thought their second-round series was going to be a cakewalk after scoring nine goals in the opening game, they forgot the firepower of their opponent.
Former CFL wide receiver's sentencing date rescheduled in B.C. for 2009 murder

The sentencing of former Canadian Football League wide receiver Joshua Boden for the murder of a woman in 2009 has been rescheduled to June 16.

Autos

B.C.'s rejected licence plate list includes GAS LOL, BONDVLN, WE VAPE

Some of British Columbia's more creative vehicle owners received bad news over the last two years: you can't put everything on a licence plate.
Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts

Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore.
Expert's tips on what to do if you're being carjacked amid rash of Toronto incidents

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