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Child labour remains an increasing source of Canada’s everyday products: NGO

Many Canadians remain unaware of the involvement of forced child labour in the products they buy, according to non-profit agency World Vision Canada.

In this Thursday, June 2, 2016 photo, Ali, 10, a Syrian refugee child from Aleppo, who cannot hear and speak, works at a clothing workshop in Gaziantep, southeastern Turkey. According to the United Nation’s Children’s Fund, or UNICEF, more than half of Turkey’s 2.7 million Syrian refugees are children. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Protesters at U.S. Supreme Court decry abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade

Hundreds of protesters descended on the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday to denounce the justice's decision to overturn the half-century-old Roe v. Wade precedent that recognized women's constitutional right to abortion.

'I landed in a safe haven': Uganda refugees celebrate LGBTQ2S+ community for first time

As Pride festivities kick off around the world, many refugees are celebrating the LGBTQ2S+ community for the first time.

Commonwealth falls short of condemning Russia as Trudeau prepares for G7

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau headed to the G7 summit in Germany on Saturday without a consensus from the Commonwealth to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but with a chorus of countries calling for help to overcome the fallout of the war.

WHO panel: Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage'

The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in nearly 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency.

Tear gas used to disperse protesters outside Arizona Capitol building, officials say

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion, protesters and supporters of the ruling gathered at the high court's building in Washington, D.C., and in other cities nationwide.

Conservative MPs free to attend 'freedom' protests this summer: Bergen

With the nation's capital bracing for anticipated anti-mandate 'freedom' movement protests during Canada Day weekend, interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen says her MPs are free to attend.

Vancouver's English Bay Barge still hasn't budged

A barge that ran aground near Vancouver's English Bay last year quickly became an accidental attraction, drawing selfie-seekers and inspiring T-shirt designs. But after seven months, residents seem to have grown weary of its hulking presence on the shoreline.

With war, Kyiv pride parade becomes a peace march in Warsaw

Ukraine's largest LGBTQ rights event, KyivPride, is going ahead on Saturday. But not on its native streets and not as a celebration.

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W5 INVESTIGATES | Viral Facebook post sparks criminal investigation into pediatric dentist

W5 investigates disturbing allegations against a pediatric dentist in Nova Scotia whose treatment of children over five decades is now an alleged crime.

Following a 15-month investigation, Halifax police charged Errol Gaum with eight counts of assault against eight separate patients dating back to the 1970s (W5)

Did politics muzzle a doctor who spoke out about the Ontario government's COVID-19 response?

CTV W5's latest investigation: For a year, Dr. Brooks Fallis ran the Critical Care unit at a Brampton Hospital. He openly criticized Premier Ford’s COVID-19 response and was warned by his bosses there could be consequences.

Exclusive: Doctors tell W5 why they spoke out during the pandemic

For the past two years, a number of doctors across Canada have advocated for their patients and questioned the role of politics in the handling of COVID-19. To explore the issues, W5 convened a group of seven physicians from across the country.

W5 Investigates

W5 Investigates | Canadian doctors decide whether Indigenous women are fit to be mothers

W5 investigates Canadian doctors performing the irreversible procedure of forced sterilizations on Indigenous women.

Pro-choice rally held at U.S. consulate in Toronto in wake of Roe vs. Wade overturn

Dozens of people gathered outside the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto Saturday to protest a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn constitutional protection for abortion rights.
Office workers are returning to Toronto but foot traffic on Mondays and Fridays hasn’t bounced back. Will it ever?

More people are commuting to offices downtown than at any point since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic but the recovery hasn’t been equal across the board, with both GO Transit and the TTC reporting fluctuations in ridership as many workers choose to work from home at the beginning and end of each week.
'I will always honour her': Husband files lawsuit in Ontario animal activist's death

Every Monday, Mark Powell drives to the Burlington, Ont., pork plant where his wife died to give water to pigs on their way to slaughter.

Ottawa

Ottawa comes to life for a weekend of festivals

The summer festival season in Ottawa kicked off this weekend with thousands gathering for events across the city.
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NEW THIS MORNING | What you need to know about Canada Day events in Ottawa

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the Canada Day activities across the city of Ottawa, including at the new location at LeBreton Flats.
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NEW THIS MORNING | Here's a list of Canada Day events across eastern Ontario

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at events happening across eastern Ontario on Canada Day.

Barrie

Barrie housing advocates call for continued funding for emergency shelter program

The program has been extended by two weeks, past its June 30th deadline in Barrie, but advocates say a permanent solution is needed.
Town of Innisfil improving beach accessibility

The Town of Innisfil is working to ensure everyone, no matter their circumstances, has a chance to dip their toes in the waters as summer is in full swing.
Severn and Georgian Bay communities reunited as key bridge reopens

Two Georgian Bay communities are now one again as a critical piece of infrastructure has officially reopened to traffic.

Kitchener

Townhouse fire leaves three Kitchener families displaced

A fire at a townhouse complex in Kitchener Friday night has resulted in extensive damage.
'Too big an issue not to talk about': Waterloo Region reacts to overturning of Roe v. Wade

Many in Waterloo Region are reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and what it could mean for Canada.
Critically injured pedestrian found on side of Norfolk County road, airlifted to hospital

Norfolk County OPP are investigating after they say a pedestrian was found on the side of a road and had to be airlifted to hospital.

London

Motorcyclist suffers 'undetermined' injuries following crash

A motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital with unknown injuries Saturday morning following a crash in Bayham, Ont.
Police continue to investigate fatal collision involving pedestrian on Walpole Island

The identity of a pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle on Walpole Island has been released by police.
Person found deceased inside home after house fire, police investigating

The Chatham-Kent police Major Crime Unit is working alongside the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office to determine the cause of a house fire after a body was found inside the home.

Windsor

Essex County theatre opening doors of artist residency home to U.S. women seeking abortions in Canada

A theatre company in Essex County is opening up one of its spaces to American women seeking abortion services in Canada, following the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Damage pegged at $200,000 for downtown area fire

No one was injured, but six people have been displaced following a house fire Friday morning.
Person found deceased inside home after house fire, police investigating

The Chatham-Kent police Major Crime Unit is working alongside the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office to determine the cause of a house fire after a body was found inside the home.

Montreal

'Very scary situation': Fewer ambulances in Montreal this weekend due to staff shortage

Paramedics in Greater Montreal are stretched particularly thin this weekend, with nearly half the territory's ambulances parked due to a staffing shortage.
Suspect's vehicle found after woman killed by hit-and-run driver

Police on Montreal's South Shore has located the suspect vehicle they say was involved in a hit-and-run that left a woman dead.
Family holds memorial for Montreal teen Adalya Dorvil, a 'ray of sunshine'

Friends and family of a 17-year-old girl who died in what police are calling an accident on the shore in LaSalle gathered Saturday to remember the Montreal teen who her mother said was 'was full of life.'

Atlantic

Missing N.S. teen found safe, Amber Alert cancelled

An Amber Alert issued by Cape Breton Regional Police on Friday has been cancelled, as the missing youth has been located safe early Saturday morning says police.
'Reviewed for Privilege': Federal government explains N.S. superintendent’s missing notes

The inquiry into Nova Scotia’s 2020 mass shooting, says four pages of handwritten notes that sparked a political firestorm in Ottawa this week, weren’t immediately submitted when subpoenaed by its investigators.
'It’s in shambles': RCMP 'architects of own demise,' says criminologist after complaints in N.B. and N.S.

After a week of criticism and anger at the Mass Casualty Commission in Nova Scotia, and outcry in a rural area of New Brunswick, there are questions about the RCMP’s role in community policing.

Winnipeg

'The costs are just extreme': Campers staying closer to home amid soaring fuel costs

Using a trailer or an RV is an easy way for people to get out of the city and into the outdoors, but with soaring gas prices, the cost of driving with one has gone up drastically.
City receives over 100 calls related to significant rainfall Friday evening

Winnipeg was once again pummelled by rain on Friday and the city came close to setting a rainfall record.
Charleswood home suffers extensive damage after fire, one pet dies from injuries

No one was injured but one pet died after an early morning fire Saturday.

Calgary

Mitchell throws over 300 yards for Stampeders in 30-23 win over Elks

Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 321 yards and Malik Henry scored a third-quarter, go-ahead touchdown for the Calgary Stampeders in a 30-23 win over the visiting Edmonton Elks on Saturday.
Ukrainian-Calgarians march for defenders of Mariupol

Nearly 100 Ukrainian members of Calgary’s community marched in protest calling for the release of Azovstal Iron and steel workers, defending Mariupol from Russian attacks.
Here's where UCP leadership candidates stand on abortion and access to it

After the U.S. Supreme Court stripped away constitutional protections for abortion Friday by overturning Roe v. Wade, NDP Leader Rachel Notley demanded that everyone running to become the next leader of the UCP clarify their stance on the issue.

Edmonton

'He's amazing': Garth Brooks fans brush off delays, long lines to enjoy the party

Fans leaving the Garth Brooks concert at Commonwealth Stadium Friday night were happy and smiling, despite some logistical issues that delayed the show and frustrated some.
'It feels so good': Alberta MP celebrates overturning of Roe v. Wade

A Member of Parliament from rural Alberta went live on Facebook Friday to celebrate a United States Supreme Court vote to end constitutional protections for abortion.
'Such a vibe': Churchill Square hosts first Pride festival in 8 years

Hundreds of people gathered in front of Edmonton City Hall Saturday to celebrate the first large Pride event in the city in four years, and the first one in Churchill Square in eight.

Vancouver

DTES advocates looking for water, sunscreen donations for unhoused as city swelters

As the first sustained heat of the season settles in across B.C.'s south coast, Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special weather statement advising people of high temperatures and humidex values through Monday.
Stores running low on AC units as Vancouver hit with first wave of summer heat

Metro Vancouver is experiencing its first stretch of hot summer weather this weekend and people are scouring stores looking for air conditioners and fans to cool off – some being met with empty shelves.
Family of officer who died by suicide suing Vancouver Police Department, former sergeants

The family of a Vancouver police officer who died by suicide is suing the department, alleging she endured sexual assault and exploitation enabled by an "unsafe workplace culture and insufficient policies and procedures," court documents show.

Politics

What key legislation passed, what's in limbo after Parliament breaks for summer

Now that the House and Senate have adjourned for the summer, CTVNews.ca breaks down what key pieces of legislation passed in the final days of the spring session, and what key government bills will be left to deal with in the fall.
Indigenous conservation Canada's way of the future, environment minister says

Tanya Ball began her career as a social worker for the Kaska Dene First Nation. Now she runs a land guardian program, working to monitor and protect a vast stretch of the band's northern British Columbia wilderness.
Conservative MPs free to attend 'freedom' protests this summer: Bergen

With the nation's capital bracing for anticipated anti-mandate 'freedom' movement protests during Canada Day weekend, interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen says her MPs are free to attend.

Health

Women have a higher chance of developing long COVID than men, study finds

New research has found that women are 'significantly' more likely than men to suffer from long COVID syndrome, in addition to developing different symptoms of the disease.
New digital platform aims to accelerate research on brain disorders

The Ontario Brain Institute is playing a key role in open science and brain health research with the release of new clinical data that will help scientists around the world advance investigations into pediatric neurological conditions.
German lawmakers vote to end ban on 'advertising' abortions

German lawmakers voted Friday to end the country's ban on advertising abortions, which has in the past led to doctors being prosecuted for providing information about the procedure to potential patients.

Sci-Tech

Florida team hauls in nearly 5-metre, 100-kilogram Burmese python

A team of biologists recently hauled in the heaviest Burmese python ever captured in Florida, officials said.
Microsoft: Russian cyber spying targets 42 Ukraine allies

Coinciding with unrelenting cyberattacks against Ukraine, state-backed Russian hackers have engaged in "strategic espionage" against governments, think tanks, businesses and aid groups in 42 countries supporting Kyiv, Microsoft said in a report Wednesday.
NASA's Psyche mission to an unexplored metal world comes to a halt

NASA's first spacecraft designed to study a metallic asteroid won't be launching this year as planned, according to an announcement made by the agency on Friday.

Entertainment

McCartney joined by Springsteen, Grohl in epic Glastonbury show

Paul McCartney was joined by special guests Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl in an epic performance at Glastonbury on Saturday night that spanned the first Beatles demo to some of his latest recordings.
Phoebe Bridgers leads anti-Supreme Court chant after court overturns Roe v. Wade

Phoebe Bridgers vented her frustration at America's high court during her Glastonbury Festival set on Friday night after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Lengthy dispute in B.C.'s film and TV industry ends with new contract

A 15-month dispute in British Columbia's film and television industry has ended with the ratification of a new contract for creative and logistical staff working on productions shot in the province.

Business

Number of job vacancies grows in April to just over one million

Statistics Canada says the number of job vacancies at the beginning of April hit just over one million, up more than 40 per cent compared with a year earlier.
Labour shortage: Food, hotel industries continue to be hardest hit by lack of workers

Despite record low levels of unemployment, many sectors are suffering from labour shortages in the second quarter with restaurants and hotels continuing to be amongst the worst hit, a new Statistics Canada survey finds.
These U.S. companies will cover travel costs for employees who need an abortion

After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, corporate giants from a range of industries pledged to provide support and financial assistance for employees — and, in some cases, their dependents — seeking abortions in states that outlaw the procedure.

Lifestyle

'It just made my heart warm': Winnipeg bus driver's act of kindness captured on video

An act of kindness from a Winnipeg bus driver is being shared by a passenger who says it warmed his heart to witness.
U.K. museum unveils first official portrait of Prince William and Kate together

A new painting of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was revealed to the public on Thursday. The painting – the first official portrait of Prince William and his wife, Catherine, together – is on display at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, U.K.
Have you seen this artwork? 'Invaluable' high school student display stolen in Coquitlam, B.C.

Mounties in Coquitlam are appealing to the public for help tracking down two pieces of artwork that were allegedly stolen from a high school art display.

Sports

Canadians picked 6th and 7th in NBA draft

Canadians Bennedict Mathurin and Shaedon Sharpe took very different paths to the NBA, but their pro dreams were realized just minutes apart on Thursday.
MLB's Houston Astros throw combined no-hitter against New York Yankees

Major League Baseball's Houston Astros have thrown a combined no-hitter against the New York Yankees on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.
U.S. House passes bipartisan resolution calling for Brittney Griner's release

The U.S. House on Friday passed a bipartisan resolution calling on the Russian government to immediately release WNBA star Brittney Griner.

Autos

Toyota recalls electric car for faulty wheel that may detach

Toyota is recalling 2,700 bZ4X crossover vehicles globally for wheel bolts that could become loose, in a major setback for the Japanese automaker's ambitions to roll out electric cars.
'It's just about survival at this point': High gas prices affecting Canadians' summer travel plans

A majority of Canadians who intend to travel this summer say high gas prices are affecting those planned getaways, a pair of recent surveys show.
Two dead after Chinese electric car falls three storeys

Two people involved in testing for the electric car brand NIO died when one of its vehicles fell three stories from a Shanghai parking structure, the company said Friday.