Trans Mountain oil pipeline returns to normal operating pressure

Construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline is seen under way in Kamloops, B.C., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)

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Huawei 5G ban delay wasn't tied to efforts to free Spavor and Kovrig, Mendicino says

Canada's Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino insists the once unknown fate of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig was not why the government delayed its decision to ban Huawei technologies from Canada's 5G network.

Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, speaks during an announcement regarding the Government of Canada’s ongoing efforts to protect Canadians from the threat of gun violence during a press conference in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Ontario storm leaves five dead and tens of thousands without power

Communities have been left reeling after a severe thunderstorm ripped through much of southern Ontario, leaving five people dead and tens of thousands without power.

Tens of thousands without power after severe storm hits Ottawa

Hydro Ottawa says it will take several days to restore power and clean up after a severe storm damaged hydro poles and wires on Saturday.

Toronto investigating first suspected case of monkeypox

Health officials in Toronto say they are investigating the first suspected case of monkeypox in the city.

Biden says monkeypox cases something to 'be concerned about'

U.S. President Joe Biden said Sunday that recent cases of monkeypox that have been identified in Europe and the United States were something 'to be concerned about.'

Russia presses Donbas offensive as Polish leader visits Kyiv

Russia pressed its offensive in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region Sunday as Poland's president traveled to Kyiv to support the country's Western aspirations and became the first foreign leader to address the Ukrainian parliament since the start of the war.

Putin's invasion of Ukraine an 'act of madness,' former U.K. PM Blair says

The United Kingdom's former prime minister Tony Blair says Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine is an 'act of madness.' In an interview on CTV's Question Period airing Sunday, Blair said Putin doesn't appear to be the same man he knew in the early 2000s.

Flu cases on the rise in Canada despite expected fall

The federal government is reporting a sharp rise in influenza in recent months, at a time of the year when detected cases generally start to fall in Canada.

Albanese elected Australia's leader in complex poll result

Australians awoke on Sunday to a new prime minister in Anthony Albanese, the centre-left Labor Party leader whose ascension to the nation's top job from being raised in social housing by a single mother on a disability pension was said to reflect the country's changed fabric.

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.

Ontario storm leaves five dead and tens of thousands without power

Communities have been left reeling after a severe thunderstorm ripped through much of southern Ontario, leaving five people dead and tens of thousands without power.
Ontario reports two more COVID-19 deaths

Ontario health officials say another two people have died after contracting COVID-19.
Ontario leaders continue campaigning over long weekend

Ontario's party leaders are back on the campaign trail today -- some of them virtually -- as they try to round up voters ahead of the election.

Ottawa

Tens of thousands without power after severe storm hits Ottawa

Hydro Ottawa says it will take several days to restore power and clean up after a severe storm damaged hydro poles and wires on Saturday.
'We've got a lot of damage': Ottawa residents begin cleaning up after storm damages homes, church

The city of Ottawa says there have been multiple reports of damaged property and fallen trees following Saturday's storm, "particularly in the Navan, Stittsville, Merivale and Hunt Club area."
Two dead after major storm rips through Ottawa

Two people are dead and at least two others are critically injured after a powerful thunderstorm ripped through Ottawa Saturday afternoon.

Barrie

Impaired driving charges laid following Springwater collision

One man is facing impaired driving charges following a two-vehicle collision in Springwater early Saturday morning.
Former Miss Midland has maiden voyage as Georgian Legacy

On Saturday, a cruise with deep routes in the southern Georgian Bay area had its first voyage under its new identity.
Navy reservists train in Muskoka

The waters in cottage country were filled with Navy reservists on Saturday, but it wasn't because of any threat in the area.

Kitchener

One dead, two injured after tree falls on camping trailer in Brant County: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a death in Brant County after a tree fell on a camping trailer on Saturday.
Heavy storm hammers Waterloo Region, some residents without power

A severe thunderstorm caused extensive damage, fallen trees, downed hydro lines and power outages across Southern Ontario on Saturday.
'Like traumatizing them over and over': Changes to fireworks bylaw not stopping incidents

It’s the first May long weekend since the City of Waterloo made changes to its fireworks bylaw and city staff said some residents are not obeying the new rules.

London

'It was scary'; severe thunderstorm wreaks havoc in southwestern Ontario

A short but powerful thunderstorm came through southwestern Ontario Saturday, killing several people and injuring others.
Ontario reports two more COVID-19 deaths

Ontario health officials say another two people have died after contracting COVID-19.
Reported gas leak postpones London Majors home opener

It was definitely a night to remember for people in attendance at Labatt Park on Friday evening after a reported gas leak forced the evacuation of the park during the season opener.

Windsor

Popular Greek restaurant Thanasi's says farewell to Windsor after 41 years

Every day since the owner of Thanasi's Olympus Greek Restaurant in Windsor, Ont. announced he would be retiring, Nick Pontikis says the place has been packed like it would be on New Year's Eve.
Ontario reports two more COVID-19 deaths

Ontario health officials say another two people have died after contracting COVID-19.
Playoff tracker: Spitfires head to Western Conference final

The Windsor Spitfires are back in the OHL playoffs for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Montreal

Around 400,000 homes still without power in Quebec due to severe thunderstorms

Powerful thunderstorms hit Quebec late Saturday afternoon and evening. In all, Hydro-Québec reported 1,237 outages affecting 468,837 homes across the province.
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WEATHER | 'We were screaming': High winds and violent storms rip through southern Quebec

A series of storms ripped through southern Quebec Friday, unearthing trees, causing highway standstills and leaving hundreds of thousands without power.
Thunderstorms kill at least 5, knock out power in parts of Ont., Que.

As the May long weekend kicked off, a massive thunderstorm in southern Ontario and Quebec brought strong wind gusts that knocked down trees, took out power and left at least five people dead.

Atlantic

2 fishermen sent to hospital following incident at Loch Alva Dam in N.B.

Two fishermen have been transported to hospital following an incident involving a cardiac arrest at the Loch Alva Dam in New Brunswick on Saturday.
Claudia Chender sole candidate running as leader of Nova Scotia's NDP

Claudia Chender is the unopposed candidate running to be the next leader of Nova Scotia's New Democratic Party.
Family and friends organize search for missing Halifax teen

A few dozen friends, family members, and strangers gathered in Spryfield, N.S., on Saturday to search for a teenager who disappeared three months ago.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg River expected to crest next month

The Winnipeg River is expected to crest in early June, according to the Manitoba government.
Toronto investigating first suspected case of monkeypox

Health officials in Toronto say they are investigating the first suspected case of monkeypox in the city.
Remains of eight dogs found in freezer of vacant Winnipeg home

Officers with the Winnipeg Police Service found the remains of eight dogs inside a freezer at a vacant Winnipeg home.

Calgary

Flames look to slow down Connor McDavid in Game 3

The Calgary Flames know the recipe they want to follow in their Western Conference second-round playoff series with the Edmonton Oilers.
A 'relieved' Jason Kenney says he won't run in the UCP leadership race

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will not be running in the race to pick a new leader of the United Conservative party.
Saddledome C of Red Family Viewing Party tickets sell out

It didn't take long for tickets to Sunday's C of Red Family Viewing Party at the Scotiabank Saddledome to get scooped up.

Edmonton

Family of man killed in Chinatown attack hope for solutions to create a safer community

Family members remember one of the men killed in Chinatown this week as a kind and hardworking man, and hope that his needless death will lead to change.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he won't run in upcoming party leadership race

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will not be running in the race to pick a new leader of his United Conservative party.
Flames look to slow down Connor McDavid in Game 3

The Calgary Flames know the recipe they want to follow in their Western Conference second-round playoff series with the Edmonton Oilers.

Vancouver

B.C. Tesla driver kicks out window to escape car fire

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a dangerous fire that briefly trapped a Vancouver-area man inside a Tesla.
White van allegedly following young women in Surrey, social media post says

A social media post is warning young women in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood to be on high alert, after several have come forward claiming they’ve been followed.
When will drivers get their ICBC rebates? An updated timeline

Some British Columbians won’t be getting provincial rebates meant to offset soaring gas prices until the end of July, according to ICBC.

Politics

Huawei 5G ban delay wasn't tied to efforts to free Spavor and Kovrig, Mendicino says

Canada's Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino insists the once unknown fate of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig was not why the government delayed its decision to ban Huawei technologies from Canada's 5G network.
Russia bans 26 new Canadians from entering the country

Russia said on Saturday it has added 26 new names to a list of Canadians it has barred from travelling to Russia, including defence chiefs, defence industry executives and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, the wife of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Putin's invasion of Ukraine an 'act of madness,' former U.K. PM Blair says

The United Kingdom's former prime minister Tony Blair says Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine is an 'act of madness.' In an interview on CTV's Question Period airing Sunday, Blair said Putin doesn't appear to be the same man he knew in the early 2000s.

Health

Biden says monkeypox cases something to 'be concerned about'

U.S. President Joe Biden said Sunday that recent cases of monkeypox that have been identified in Europe and the United States were something 'to be concerned about.'
WHO working on more monkeypox guidance as cases rise: senior adviser

The World Health Organization is working on further guidance for countries on how to mitigate the spread of monkeypox, amid concerns cases could spike further in the summer months, a senior adviser for the UN agency told Reuters.
Officials confirm 10 cases of severe acute hepatitis in children in Canada

Ten children in Canada were found to be suffering from severe acute hepatitis not caused by known hepatitis viruses over a nearly six-month period recently, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced Friday.

Sci-Tech

Why Canada is banning Huawei from participating in Canada's 5G network

The federal government is banning China's Huawei Technologies from involvement in Canada's 5G wireless network. Huawei and the Chinese government have vigorously denied accusations around the danger of spying, saying that the company poses no security threat.
Elon Musk denies he sexually harassed flight attendant on private jet: report

Billionaire Elon Musk took to Twitter late on Thursday to denounce as 'utterly untrue' claims in a news report that he had sexually harassed a flight attendant on a private jet in 2016.
Hyundai announces $5.5B electric vehicle plant in Georgia

Hyundai Motor Group confirmed Friday the company will spend $5.5 billion on a huge electric vehicle plant near Savannah that will employ thousands -- a deal Georgia's governor called the largest economic development project in the state's history.

Entertainment

Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from 'SNL'

Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson are among those departing from 'Saturday Night Live,' leaving the sketch institution without arguably its two most famous names after Saturday's 47th season finale.
Heard's lawyers try to poke holes in Depp's libel lawsuit

Attorneys for actor Amber Heard spent much of last week trying to portray her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, as a jealous and drunken abuser who can only blame himself for his nose-diving Hollywood career.
The Kardashians take Portofino for Kourtney-Travis wedding

After a Las Vegas practice wedding (no marriage license) with an Elvis impersonator officiating, followed by a small ceremony (with license) in Santa Barbara, California, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker stepped out Friday in the jet set playground of Portofino, a fishing village known for its multicolored houses and crystalline green water on the Italian Riviera coast.

Business

Russia cuts off gas exports to Finland in symbolic move

Russia halted gas exports to neighbouring Finland on Saturday, a highly symbolic move that came just days after the Nordic country announced it wanted to join NATO and marked a likely end to Finland's nearly 50 years of importing natural gas from Russia.
Price of gas remains high across Canada heading into long weekend

Canadians may find a lot of long faces at the pump heading into the long weekend as gas prices across the country remain high.
U.S., Canada, other APEC delegates walk out on Russian speaker

Delegates from the United States, Canada, and three other nations staged a walkout Saturday when a representative from Russia began his opening remarks at a meeting of trade ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group in the Thai capital, officials said.

Lifestyle

Two-year old orders 31 cheeseburgers after mom leaves phone unlocked

A Texas mother learned an important lesson about leaving her phone unlocked after her 2-year-old son accidentally ordered 31 McDonald's cheeseburgers from DoorDash.
Vancouver Island 'adventure cat' skis, bikes and kayaks

Before Michelle Gagnon figured out her that her cat liked playing fetch outside in the snow, Bodhi was a skittish kitten.
Watch this baby giraffe walk on her own after getting custom leg braces

A three-month-old giraffe is now walking freely on her own after a successful one-of-a-kind orthotic leg brace treatment.

Sports

Tiger Woods withdraws from PGA Championship after posting in career-worst round at the event

Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the 2022 PGA Championship after struggling in his third round, carding his career-worst score at the event.
Croatian police fire live ammunition during soccer fan clash

Outnumbered Croatian police officers fired warning shots into the air and ground with live ammunition when soccer fans returning from a match in the capital attacked them on a highway with iron bars, bats and flares, authorities said Sunday. At least 35 people were injured, including four fans with bullet wounds.
Rap superstar J. Cole signs with Toronto basketball team

Rap star Jermaine Lamarr Cole -- better known as J.Cole -- has signed with the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League

Autos

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.
Price of gas remains high across Canada heading into long weekend

Canadians may find a lot of long faces at the pump heading into the long weekend as gas prices across the country remain high.
Mercedes just sold the world's most expensive car for $142 million

Mercedes-Benz confirmed on Thursday that it recently sold the world's most expensive car. A very rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz SLR coupe that had been kept in the German automaker's collection was sold to a private owner for €135 million, the equivalent of $142 million.