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Published: February 08, 2022 at 12:42PM EST

Ontario reveals ‘tough new rules’ to combat public transit drug use. Here’s what’s changing.

Ontario reveals ‘tough new rules’ to combat public transit drug use. Here’s what’s changing.

Maple Leafs to introduce newest members of front office. Watch live here.

Maple Leafs to introduce newest members of front office. Watch live here.

Arrest at Vancouver airport after someone accessed plane ‘without authorization,’ RCMP say

Arrest at Vancouver airport after someone accessed plane ‘without authorization,’ RCMP say

B.C. bats ‘do not know the border’ — and Trump funding cuts may put them in peril

B.C. bats ‘do not know the border’ — and Trump funding cuts may put them in peril

Calgary child in life-threatening condition after lake incident

Calgary child in life-threatening condition after lake incident

Calgary man accused of killing his children retains lawyer, remains in custody

Calgary man accused of killing his children retains lawyer, remains in custody

13 charged with 115 offences following seizure of $4.1M worth of drugs in Cornwall, Montreal

13 charged with 115 offences following seizure of $4.1M worth of drugs in Cornwall, Montreal

Costco wants to build 24 pump gas station in Ottawa’s east end

Costco wants to build 24 pump gas station in Ottawa’s east end

Montreal unveils its program for the 50th anniversary of the Olympic Games: Here’s what’s happening

Montreal unveils its program for the 50th anniversary of the Olympic Games: Here’s what’s happening

Look back at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, 50 years later

Look back at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, 50 years later

Sunshine and warm temperatures through the week

Sunshine and warm temperatures through the week

Federal government announces new $1B loan program for steel, aluminum businesses hit by Trump tariffs

Federal government announces new $1B loan program for steel, aluminum businesses hit by Trump tariffs

Search for missing Australian hiker in Cape Breton Highlands suspended

Search for missing Australian hiker in Cape Breton Highlands suspended

N.B. RCMP conducts new search in Moncton for man missing since October 2023

N.B. RCMP conducts new search in Moncton for man missing since October 2023

Manitoban charged with impaired driving gave breath samples over twice legal limit: RCMP

Manitoban charged with impaired driving gave breath samples over twice legal limit: RCMP

Telus alleges man’s death during 911 outage ‘caused or contributed’ by his own negligence: lawsuit

Telus alleges man’s death during 911 outage ‘caused or contributed’ by his own negligence: lawsuit

Family of diabetic child calls on province to create standard of care in Sask. schools

Family of diabetic child calls on province to create standard of care in Sask. schools

Flooding closes highways as local emergencies declared in parts of Saskatchewan

Flooding closes highways as local emergencies declared in parts of Saskatchewan

Paid parking to start Friday in downtown Elora

Paid parking to start Friday in downtown Elora

Fraud charges for man who scanned cheaper items at checkout

Fraud charges for man who scanned cheaper items at checkout

Flooding closes highways as local emergencies declared in parts of Saskatchewan

Flooding closes highways as local emergencies declared in parts of Saskatchewan

Dozens treated after church bear spray incident in North Battleford

Dozens treated after church bear spray incident in North Battleford

Sudbury pedestrian struck by vehicle on Hwy. 144

Sudbury pedestrian struck by vehicle on Hwy. 144

Three women and a man charged in $126K drug bust on Manitoulin Island

Three women and a man charged in $126K drug bust on Manitoulin Island

St. Thomas man arrested, charged in connection with June 2025 and April 2026 shootings

St. Thomas man arrested, charged in connection with June 2025 and April 2026 shootings

1 person deceased after single vehicle crash on Colonel Talbot Road

1 person deceased after single vehicle crash on Colonel Talbot Road

OSPCA reminds pet owners to be prepared for emergencies

OSPCA reminds pet owners to be prepared for emergencies

Week to start in the 20s but how long will it last?

Week to start in the 20s but how long will it last?

Average price tag for a home in Windsor-Essex drops

Average price tag for a home in Windsor-Essex drops

Driver charged after Leamington crash

Driver charged after Leamington crash

Arrest at Vancouver airport after someone accessed plane ‘without authorization,’ RCMP say

Arrest at Vancouver airport after someone accessed plane ‘without authorization,’ RCMP say

B.C. bats ‘do not know the border’ — and Trump funding cuts may put them in peril

B.C. bats ‘do not know the border’ — and Trump funding cuts may put them in peril

Search for American tourist's body in Banff National Park waterfall continues: RCMP

Search for American tourist's body in Banff National Park waterfall continues: RCMP

Blue heron with toe caught in large oyster rescued off Vancouver beach

Blue heron with toe caught in large oyster rescued off Vancouver beach

Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says

Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says

Police search for suspects in Oklahoma shooting that sent at least 13 people to hospitals

Police search for suspects in Oklahoma shooting that sent at least 13 people to hospitals

Solomon says new federal AI strategy will track impact on jobs

Audit finds flood hazard mapping behind schedule, doesn’t account for climate change

Federal government announces new $1B loan program for steel, aluminum businesses hit by Trump tariffs

Vancouver home sales down 2.5% in April but detached market trending upward: board

GameStop makes bold US$56B play for eBay, ready to go hostile

Financial independence, retire early: The math behind the viral money movement

Alzheimer’s drug that showed significant difference in early trials approved for use in Canada

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important

U.S. court restricts abortion access by blocking mailing prescriptions of pill

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case

Ex-Santana singer Alex Ligertwood dies aged 79

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome third child

Magic fires Jamahl Mosley after 5 seasons as coach, 3 first-round playoff appearances

Jury selection to begin in former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs' assault trial

A North Korean women's soccer team is set to play in a tournament in South Korea

Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet’s new favourite food

Believe it or not, some Canadians still receive phonebooks in the mail

Dumplings vs. machines: Inside China’s latest food fight

Climate & Environment

Kenya’s rainy season turns deadly again, with 18 killed and 54,000 households hit over a week

Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

N.S. farmers fear unhealthy soil caused by last year’s drought

How ChatGPT conversations became ‘a treasure trove’ of evidence in criminal investigations

A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris

U.S. military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

Here Are The 60 Best Advent Calendars For 2025 You Can Get In Canada (So Far)

I’ve been Using This Canadian Shampoo And Conditioner For Over A Month, And It’s Totally Changed My Scalp And Hair Health

20 Foolproof Gifts To Order If You Want To Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Early

I Tried It: A Laundry Basket So Smart It Solved Our Biggest Household Argument

20 Things From Amazon Canada That CTV Shopping Trends Readers Loved Ordering In October

How To Choose The Best Vacuum Sealer For You (And A Few Of Our Favourite Models For 2025)

13 Budget-Friendly Beauty Products That Are Dupes Of More Expensive Items

12 Products For Damaged Hair That’ll Help Bring Your Fried Tresses Back To Life

15 Of The Best Korean Beauty Skincare Finds For Fall 2025

27 Of The Absolute Best Last-Minute Beauty Discounts To Take Advantage Of Before The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sale Ends

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