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Canada's role uncertain as NATO embarks on greatest overhaul since Cold War

As NATO prepares to embark on the greatest overhaul of the alliance’s deterrence capabilities since the Cold War at a leaders’ summit in Spain, Canada’s role in the new defence strategy remains uncertain.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attend a reception at the Royal Palace during the NATO summit in Madrid, Spain, June 28, 2022. (Jonathan Ernst/Pool photo via AP)

Most domestic flights in Canada getting cancelled, delayed: data firm

More than half of all domestic flights from some of Canada's major airports are being cancelled or delayed, recent data has shown.

Canadians who want a Nexus card will have to travel to U.S. to get it

A Nexus card is supposed to help put low-risk Canadians on the fast track when crossing the U.S. border, but at least 330,000 Canadians aren’t sure when their applications will be processed.

Some cities rethinking Canada Day parades amid rising costs, funding challenges

Canada Day celebrations are making a return after two years of scaled-down festivities because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but some Canadians hoping to catch a traditional parade may be out of luck.

2 suspects killed, 6 police officers injured in shooting at bank in Saanich, B.C.

Six police officers are in hospital with gunshot wounds and two suspects have been killed following a shooting at a bank in Saanich, B.C., on Tuesday.

Memorial service today for RCMP Const. Heidi Stevenson, killed in N.S. mass shooting

An RCMP officer who was among 22 people killed in the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting is being remembered today during a regimental memorial service in Halifax.

'I just pray that they are going to be fine': Witnesses recall violent shooting at B.C. bank

Witnesses recount what they saw after police officers engaged in a shooting with armed suspects at a bank in Saanich, B.C., on Tuesday morning. Two suspects are dead and six officers are in hospital with gunshot wounds.

Barrie, Ont., man sentenced for masterminding landmark Ponzi scheme

The mastermind of an elaborate Ponzi scheme that cheated hundreds of people of tens of millions of dollars was sentenced Tuesday in a Barrie, Ont., courtroom. Charles Debono has been behind bars since his arrest in 2020 for his role in one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Canadian history.

Hindu man killed in filmed attack as religious tensions boil in India

Tensions were high Wednesday in the western Indian city of Udaipur, a day after police arrested two Muslim men accused of slitting a Hindu tailor's throat and posting a video of it on social media, in a brutal attack representing a dramatic escalation of communal violence in a country riven by deep religious polarization.

W5 HIGHLIGHTS

Families falsely accused of child abuse call for mandatory medical second opinions

Families across the country tell W5 they were falsely accused of child abuse after bringing their sick or injured child to the hospital. Some parents are calling for mandatory medical second opinions when it comes to cases flagged in hospitals.

Lisa Raitt shares the pain behind her husband's devastating diagnosis

Former Deputy Leader of the Conservatives Lisa Raitt shares the pain behind her husband's devastating diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer's and the story of their enduring love, in a candid and revealing interview with CTV W5.

W5 INVESTIGATES

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.

OLG reveals where winning Lotto Max ticket for $70M jackpot was bought in Ontario

Someone in Ontario is waking up $70 million dollars richer.
Mother spends 'awful' night on Toronto Pearson floor with young kids, baby amid Air Canada delays

A mother of three children is speaking out after spending a night on the floor of Toronto Pearson Airport with her young kids and six-month-old baby in a weekend of travel that she says cost her most than $1,000 in unexpected expenses.
Canadians who want a Nexus card will have to travel to U.S. to get it

A Nexus card is supposed to help put low-risk Canadians on the fast track when crossing the U.S. border, but at least 330,000 Canadians aren’t sure when their applications will be processed.

Ottawa

Motor vehicle control zone comes into effect around Parliament Hill

A multi-block vehicle control zone is in effect around Parliament Hill, meant to prevent a second occupation of downtown Ottawa by protesters associated with last winter’s 'Freedom Convoy' movement.
Three dead, police watchdog called in after Ottawa stabbing

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after Ottawa police officers shot and killed a man and injured a woman while responding to the stabbing deaths of two women.
OLG reveals where winning Lotto Max ticket for $70M jackpot was bought in Ontario

Someone in Ontario is waking up $70 million dollars richer.

Barrie

Oro-Medonte crane rollover shuts down Highway 400

A crane truck overturned on Highway 400 northbound lanes at around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Multiple truck thefts reported in Barrie in one night

Police in Barrie are investigating after five trucks with push-button start technology were stolen in one night.
Senior dies after collapsing in water in Wasaga Beach

A 70-year-old woman has died after collapsing while in the water in Wasaga Beach.

Kitchener

Family of Black 4-year-old removed from school by police sues Waterloo Catholic board

The family of a Black four-year-old who was removed from school by police has filed a lawsuit against the Waterloo Catholic District School Board seeking $1 million in damages for what they says is the board's discrimination and negligence.
Kitchener school creates kindness award in memory of mother killed in impaired driving crash

Every morning, when Karli Chomick would drop her children Savanna and Ryder off at St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School in Kitchener, she would do the same thing: give them a hug and a kiss, then tell them to be kind.
Crash closes section of Ira Needles Boulevard in Kitchener

Ira Needles Boulevard was closed between Highway 7/8 and Highview Drive.

London

Family dog saved from $600,000 house fire in east London

London fire crews were able to knock down a blaze and save a family dog late Tuesday night.
Consequences for two motorcycle riders after early morning collision

Two motorcycle riders are facing consequences Wednesday after a collision at a Carlo Road address in Central Elgin, according to police.
Serious crash southwest of Hensall

Huron County OPP are on scene of a serious single vehicle car crash southwest of Hensall

Windsor

Manning Road in Essex reopens after crash

Manning Road in Essex is now open both directions between County Road 34/Talbot Road and County Road 46.
Do you recognize this person?

Police in Chatham-Kent are looking to identify a man as part of a break and enter investigation in Chatham.
Chance of showers and thunderstorms in Windsor-Essex

Temperatures in Windsor-Essex are slowly creeping up with the humidity coming into play again.

Montreal

Housing still a source of stress for many Quebec families: survey

Housing remains a high source of stress for many Quebecers, according to a Léger poll.
Dutch Reach: Quebec coroner recommends technique to open your car door after cycling death

A coroner's report released Tuesday is calling on Quebec to teach new drivers to open their car doors with their right hand in order to prevent dooring incidents with cyclists.
Some cities rethinking Canada Day parades amid rising costs, funding challenges

Canada Day celebrations are making a return after two years of scaled-down festivities because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but some Canadians hoping to catch a traditional parade may be out of luck.

Atlantic

Memorial service today for RCMP Const. Heidi Stevenson, killed in N.S. mass shooting

An RCMP officer who was among 22 people killed in the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting is being remembered today during a regimental memorial service in Halifax.
RCMP official: Lucki claimed direct pressure from federal minister to name guns

A scathing letter from an RCMP communications manager released today says RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki referred to direct pressure from the federal public safety minister to release firearm details in the days after the Nova Scotia mass shooting.
It's a Dogfight! Saint John, Hamilton meet in Memorial Cup final

Two teams that skated through distinctly different paths in the playoffs will meet Wednesday in the final of the 2022 Memorial Cup.

Winnipeg

Two in hospital after scooter and vehicle collide in St. Boniface

Two people were taken to hospital in critical condition late Tuesday afternoon after vehicle and scooter collided in St. Boniface.
Summer Conditions Report outlines Manitoba’s flood risk, forecast for summer months

Manitoba’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre has issued its 2022 Summer Conditions Report, calling for a higher than normal risk of flooding on most major lakes and near-seasonal temperatures.
First-of-its-kind spearfishing course aimed at controlling invasive species in Clear Lake

A new invasive species in Clear Lake has Parks Canada taking steps to prevent damage to the aquatic ecosystem.

Calgary

Climate rallies to take place across Canada as groups push for action

Calgary's rally is scheduled for noon in the 1400 block of Eighth Street S.W.. outside the office of Conservative MP Greg McLean.
Province extends affordability measures amid fiscal year end $3.9B surplus

Alberta Finance Minister Jason Nixon says the final number on the 2021-22 fiscal year, which ended on March 31, is a $3.9-billion surplus.
'Appreciation and gratitude': Toronto couple thank Calgary fire crew for treating and transporting daughter to hospital

A Toronto couple expressed appreciation and gratitude for the fire fighters who treated and transported their three-year-old daughter to Children's hospital over the weekend.

Edmonton

Parents of 2012 HUB Mall murder victim fear Supreme Court decision could lead to shorter sentence for son's killer

The Supreme Court of Canada struck down a law passed by the former Stephen Harper Conservatives that allows a judge to increase parole ineligibility periods for offenders who commit multiple murders. Now there’s fear it could mean sentence “discounts” for other mass murderers.
Edmonton considering $54.4M injection to get snow and ice cleared faster

Edmonton is moving forward with a plan to improve snow and ice clearing on roads and sidewalks, but it could cost homeowners an extra three per cent in taxes over three years.
1 dead after crash involving pickup, semi NE of Edmonton

One person is dead after a crash north of Redwater on Tuesday.

Vancouver

B.C. premier planning to step down, says 'energy flags' since latest cancer bout

The premier of British Columbia has announced plans to step down, but will remain on the job until the provincial NDP can choose his successor.
'Just a baby': Vigil mourns 14-year-old Indigenous girl found dead in Vancouver

A vigil was held on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Tuesday for Noelle O'Soup, an Indigenous girl whose body was found there a year after she went missing.
Man who lost his parents in Lytton, B.C., fire wants to go home

Janette and Michael Chapman died during the fire that devastated Lytton last year. Their grieving son is still looking for answers.

Politics

RCMP official: Lucki claimed direct pressure from federal minister to name guns

A scathing letter from an RCMP communications manager released Tuesday says RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki referred to direct pressure from the federal public safety minister to release firearm details in the days after the Nova Scotia mass shooting.
Canada has been without an ambassador to China for 6 months. What's the holdup?

At a time of enhanced global uncertainty and growing Chinese influence, the Canadian government faces mounting pressure to appoint a diplomatic representative in Beijing after the post has sat vacant for six months.
Liberals to release cabinet documents to Emergencies Act inquiry

The federal Liberal government has agreed to provide sensitive cabinet documents to the inquiry examining its use of the Emergencies Act during the "Freedom Convoy" protest.

Health

'I want change,' daughter says after jury shares recommendations at Ontario inquest

A jury at a coroner's inquest into the deaths of three women murdered by their former partner is recommending that Ontario formally declare intimate partner violence an epidemic and establish an independent commission dedicated to eradicating it.
Canadians open their doors to Americans seeking abortions

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade opening the door to abortion bans in the U.S., Canadian Tiktokers are welcoming Americans who are considering travelling north of the border to get an abortion.
Biden team strains to flex muscles in abortion fight

President Joe Biden's top health official said Tuesday that "every option is on the table" when it comes to helping women access abortion in the wake of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Sci-Tech

Instagram hides some posts that mention abortion

Instagram is blocking posts that mention abortion from public view, in some cases requiring its users to confirm their age before letting them view posts that offer up information about the procedure.
Early human fossils found in cave are a million years older than expected

Fossils of early human ancestors from a South African cave are 3.4 million to 3.6 million years old -- making them a million years older than previously suspected and shaking up the way researchers understand human origins and evolution.
Germany returns artifacts taken from 3 African nations

German officials said Monday that numerous priceless artifacts taken from African nations during colonial times will be permanently returned.

Entertainment

R. Kelly due in court for sex abuse sentencing

R&B star R. Kelly faces the possibility of a quarter century or more in prison when he is sentenced Wednesday in a federal sex trafficking case in New York.
Mary Mara, 'ER' and 'Ray Donovan' actress, dead at 61

Mary Mara, an actress known for roles on 'ER' and 'Ray Donovan,' has died, her manager, Craig Dorfman, said in a statement to CNN. She was 61.
Johnny Depp's rep shuts down talk of 'Pirates' return

A representative for Johnny Depp has denied a recent report the actor would be returning to the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise.

Business

Airbnb party ban now permanent after pilot saw gatherings in Canada nearly halved

Airbnb has codified a global policy that prohibits guests from hosting parties or events on all listed properties.
World shares lower ahead of U.S. 1Q economic growth report

Shares slipped Wednesday in Europe and Asia ahead of the latest update on U.S. economic growth, while oil prices were lower.
Europe's central bank ready to 'stamp out' surging inflation

The head of the European Central Bank said Tuesday that it will move gradually to combat soaring consumer prices with interest rate hikes in July and September but will keep its options open to "stamp out" inflation if it surges faster than expected.

Lifestyle

'It saves a lot of work': Robot server delivers food, smiles at Chinese restaurant in N.S.

The May Garden Chinese Restaurant in Bedford, N.S., has introduced 'Bella' to its team -- a robot that helps deliver customers' orders to their tables.
This train service from Toronto will bring you right to NYC

Railroad company Amtrak has announced that its Maple Leaf Train, in conjunction with VIA Rail, is back in business.
Calgary now home to the world's tallest mural

Calgary is now officially home to the world's tallest mural. German graffiti artist Mirko Reisser, known as DAIM, used a swing-stage to paint and spray-paint the tremendously tall piece of art.

Sports

Scotiabank pauses sponsorship with Hockey Canada

Hockey Canada’s handling of an alleged sexual assault is again under fire as one of its highest profile sponsors, Scotiabank, announces they’re pausing their sponsorship with the Canadian hockey organization.
Canada's top golfer Brooke Henderson receives Ottawa's Key to the City

Brooke Henderson, the most successful professional golfer in Canadian history, has been given the Key to the City of Ottawa.
Marlin Briscoe, 1st Black starting QB in AFL, dies at 76

Marlin Briscoe, who became the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League more than 50 years ago, died Monday. He was 76.

Autos

This train service from Toronto will bring you right to NYC

Railroad company Amtrak has announced that its Maple Leaf Train, in conjunction with VIA Rail, is back in business.
Nissan recalls SUVs for sudden hood opening

Nissan Motor Co is recalling more than 300,000 SUVs in the United States over an issue in which the hood suddenly opens, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dutch Reach: Quebec coroner recommends technique to open your car door after cycling death

A coroner's report released Tuesday is calling on Quebec to teach new drivers to open their car doors with their right hand in order to prevent dooring incidents with cyclists.