Canada News Today

CANADA

Loblaw ends No Name price freeze, vows 'flat' pricing 'wherever possible'

Loblaw will not be extending its price freeze on No Name brand products, but vows to keep the yellow label product-pricing flat 'wherever possible.'

People shop at a Loblaws store in this 2018 file photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Woman detained in Syria says Ottawa is forcing her to make agonizing choice in order to get her kids to Canada

A woman held in a detention camp in Syria, along with her three Canadian children, says the federal government is forcing her to make an agonizing choice: relinquish custody of her kids so they can be repatriated to Canada, or keep them in the camp where the conditions are dire. Her children are eligible for repatriation but she is not a Canadian citizen.

911 issues fixed in the Maritimes following Tuesday morning outage

911 emergency calling in all three Maritime provinces has been fixed following service issues Tuesday morning.

Manitoba First Nation to sign child welfare agreement with Ottawa, province

Peguis First Nation is set to become the first Indigenous group in Manitoba to take control of child welfare under federal legislation that came into effect three years ago.

Federal agency targeting illegal wildlife trade through financial intelligence

Canada's financial intelligence agency is stepping up the fight against the illicit wildlife trade by taking aim at the criminals who reap big profits from the global racket.

Latest Video

CANADA THIS WEEK

Click or scan the QR code above to sign up for our weekly newsletter and get the best our local outlets have to offer

COVID-19 COVERAGE

CORONAVIRUS IN CANADA

Keep up to date with cases, hospitalizations and wastewater numbers across Canada

COVID-19 cases charted across Canada

HOW U.S. STATES ARE DOING

How do Canadian provinces and territories compare to American states?

CANADA AND OTHER NATIONS

Curious how different countries are faring? Chart and compare the curves using our interactive graphs

THE COVID-19 BRIEF

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, orange, emerging from the surface of cells, green, cultured in the lab. (NIAID-RML via AP)

Local Highlights

Mindbender roller coaster closed after 37 years at West Edmonton Mall

The Mindbender roller coaster at Galaxyland has been shut down, West Edmonton Mall announced on Monday. The redevelopment of the area is already underway, and the roller coaster is being decommissioned and removed.

The Mindbender roller coaster at West Edmonton Mall.

Ice Age relic found by Alberta woman out walking her dogs

A chance discovery by an Edmonton area woman who was walking her dogs has turned out to be a massive fossilized bone that likely belonged to an Ice Age mammoth.

Vancouver Island sasquatch researcher recognized in new book

The question of whether Bigfoot exists has been the subject of speculation, fierce debate and even some ridicule, but now the topic is back in the minds of some Vancouver Island residents.

Residents in one Montreal neighbourhood told they can't park in their own driveways

An old bylaw has come back to haunt a neighbourhood in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Some residents have been notified that they can no longer park in their own driveway.

'A survival problem': Canadian-Armenian woman describes life in blockade amid Armenia-Azerbaijan unrest

Huri Zohrabyan is among 120,000 people living in the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, a landlocked enclave populated mainly by ethnic Armenians but recognized internationally as part of Azerbaijan. In December 2022, the only road connecting the region to Armenia and the outside world was blockaded. As a result, food, medicine and gas are in dangerously short supply.

Travel advisory for parts of Central Ontario

Winter weather advisories were issued for Central Ontario this morning.
Barrie police officer pleads guilty to assault charge

Jason Stamp, a former Barrie police officer, has pleaded guilty to assault of skateboarder.
Ice fishing is still on thin ice

While people are still waiting to head out on some parts of Lake Simcoe, many have been out for weeks in certain areas

Calgary

Edmonton

Calgary, Toronto men arrested in series of Land Rover thefts in Edmonton; 1 still wanted by police

Men from Calgary and the Greater Toronto Area have been charged in a rash of thefts of newer Land Rovers in Edmonton and police are looking for a third person.
'Disturbing': Smith promises change after Edmonton bus damaged, rider threatened with ice pick

A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged after police say he caused more than $5,000 worth of damage to an Edmonton Transit Bus and threatened a female passenger, acts that drew condemnation from Alberta's premier.
Nature Conservancy of Canada purchases land for protection in southern Alberta

A property that includes fescue grasslands, forests and wetlands near Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta has been purchased by the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

KITCHENER

Kitchener crash causes heavy damage, road closure

A crash between a box truck and a convertible has caused heavy damage to one vehicle and a road closure in Kitchener.
Driver charged in crash that killed Galt Country Club GM

A driver has been charged in a fatal crash that killed a long-standing member of Cambridge's golf community.
Mike Schreiner responds to Liberal plea for a greener leader

Ontario Greens leader and MPP for Guelph, Mike Schreiner, said he is going to take time to "think about the arguments" following an open letter requesting him to run for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership.

LONDON

WATCH: Uniformed LPS officer speaks at council meeting

London’s police chief has released a statement after a uniformed officer spoke at a London council meeting on Monday night.
London neighbours slam more infill developments

While Londoners have generally united behind The London Plan’s philosophy that the city must slow sprawl through intensification, delivering on that promise is fueling division.On Monday, a pair of higher-density developments became the latest test of council’s commitment to intensification.
Loblaw ends No Name price freeze, vows 'flat' pricing 'wherever possible'

Loblaw will not be extending its price freeze on No Name brand products, but vows to keep the yellow label product-pricing flat 'wherever possible.'

MONTREAL

NORTHERN ONTARIO

Ontario woman shocked she has to pay for car repairs after hit-and-run collision

An Ontario woman said she was shocked when she had to pay for repairs after her car was struck from behind by a pick-up truck and the driver fled the scene of the collision.
Girl, 6, dies after T-bar lift incident at Quebec ski resort

A six-year-old girl died in hospital Sunday night after being involved in an incident at the Val-Saint-Côme ski resort in Lanaudiere. Quebec police are investigating, though details into the event are not yet known. Officers indicated that it involved a T-bar lift, but they were not able to say more.
'Laverne & Shirley' actor Cindy Williams dies at 75

Cindy Williams, who was among the most recognizable stars in America in the 1970s and 80s for her role as Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the beloved sitcom 'Laverne & Shirley,' has died, her family said Monday.

OTTAWA

Man stabbed to death in south Ottawa apartment

The Ottawa police homicide unit is investigating after a man was stabbed to death at an apartment in the city's south end overnight.
Patients left in lurch after Orleans doctors plan to close practices

Patients of an east Ottawa clinic say they've been left in the lurch after learning they would need to find new family doctors because their doctors were closing their medical practices.
Two serious crashes on Ottawa roads Tuesday morning

Emergency crews had to extricate people from vehicles in two separate crashes in Ottawa on Tuesday morning.

Regina

Class action lawsuit launched against Home Depot following investigation

Regina lawyer Tony Merchant has launched a class action lawsuit on behalf of some Home Depot customers who agreed to receive receipts electronically.
Regina man facing weapons and drug charges after stolen vehicle incident: police

A stolen vehicle investigation led to weapons and drug related charges for a 51-year-old man, the Regina Police Service (RPS) said in a news release.
Greg Fertuck wants new chance at bail while he awaits outcome of trial

A man accused of murder said he has been behind bars at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre for the last 1,310 days and is only allowed out three hours each day.

Saskatoon

TORONTO

Jeopardy! dedicates entire category to Ontario but one question stumps every contestant

Jeopardy! turned the spotlight on Ontario on Monday night with a category entirely dedicated to the province. One question stumped every contestant.
Toronto man sentenced to 8 and a half years after pleading guilty in 2 violent sexual assault cold cases

A 33-year-old Toronto man has been sentenced to eight and a half years in custody after pleading guilty in connection with two violent sexual assaults in Mississauga and Richmond Hill almost a decade ago.
No interest in 'watering down' LTC standards: Ontario minister

Ontario's long-term care minister says he will take a look at new national standards for the sector, but he has no interest in "watering down" what the province is already doing to improve care.

Warning over porch pirate targeting LaSalle homes: police

LaSalle police are asking the public to be on the lookout for porch pirates after reports of two recent thefts.
Cause is 'undetermined' after LaSalle fire

LaSalle fire officials say the cause of a house fire is listed as undetermined.
EMS treating 'two critical patients' after crash on Queen's Line

Chatham-Kent EMS is assessing and treating “two critical patients” following a crash on Queen’s Line. Emergency crews were called to the scene at Sinclair Road 2 around 7 a.m.

WINNIPEG

'We don't turn anyone away': How organizations are helping Winnipeg's most vulnerable during cold snap

An extreme cold warning is in effect for Winnipeg, and as temperatures dip to dangerous levels, some shelters are at – or even over – capacity.
Manitoba First Nation to sign child welfare agreement with Ottawa, province

Peguis First Nation is set to become the first Indigenous group in Manitoba to take control of child welfare under federal legislation that came into effect three years ago.
Extreme cold to continue for rest of the week in Manitoba

For anyone looking for a break from the frigid Manitoba cold, you may have to wait another few days.

Politics

Time is of the essence to bring in and enforce new long-term care standards: authors

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is talking to provinces and territories about new standards for the quality, design and operations of long-term care homes in Canada.
Hybrid Parliament should be here to stay, say MPs in new report

The hybrid sitting structure and electronic voting system should become permanent features of the House of Commons, according to a new report from MPs on the Procedure and House Affairs Committee.
Health, economy, crime top issues of concern as House of Commons resumes

Members of Parliament returned to Ottawa to resume sitting for the first time in 2023 on Monday, with the state of Canada's health-care system, the health of the Canadian economy, and rates of violent crime in this country all top of mind.
No security threat from RCMP's dealings with China-linked firm, minister tells MPs

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says there is no reason to believe Canada's national security was under threat at any time due to the RCMP's dealings with an Ontario company that has links to China.
McKinsey a 'distraction' from problem of consulting contracts, researcher tells MPs

A researcher testifying before a parliamentary committee on the rise in government contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company said the focus on that one consulting firm is a distraction.
MPs unanimously call for Russia-based Wagner Group to be listed as terrorist entity

The House of Commons has called on the Canadian government to list Russia-based mercenary company Wagner Group as a terrorist entity.

World

Tyre Nichols case shows officers still fail to intervene

More disciplinary action may be coming now that the harrowing video of Tyre Nichols' treatment has been released. The Memphis police department is among many U.S. law enforcement agencies with 'duty to intervene' policies. Memphis police relieved two other officers of duty Monday and say the department is still investigating what happened.
Recent extremist attacks kill 32 people in Burkina Faso

Multiple jihadi attacks across Burkina Faso over several days have resulted in the death of at least 32 people, including soldiers and civilians, government authorities said Tuesday.
Driver in California cliff crash that injured 4 is charged

The driver of a car that plunged off a treacherous cliff in northern California, seriously injuring himself, his wife and their two young children, was charged Monday with attempted murder.
Ukraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals

Ukraine is pushing its Western allies to provide it with fighter jets, a week after winning pledges of sophisticated modern tanks to help it beat back Russia's invasion force after almost a year of fighting.
How did a radioactive capsule go missing in Australia and how dangerous is it?

Australian authorities are mounting an extensive search for a tiny radioactive capsule believed to have fallen out of a road train that travelled 1,400 km in Western Australia. Here's what you need to know:
George Santos steps down from U.S. House panels amid ethics issues

Republican Rep. George Santos of New York told GOP colleagues Tuesday he is temporarily stepping down from his two congressional committees, a move that comes amid a host of ethics issues and a day after he met with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Canada

Loblaw ends No Name price freeze, vows 'flat' pricing 'wherever possible'

Loblaw will not be extending its price freeze on No Name brand products, but vows to keep the yellow label product-pricing flat 'wherever possible.'
Woman detained in Syria says Ottawa is forcing her to make agonizing choice in order to get her kids to Canada

A woman held in a detention camp in Syria, along with her three Canadian children, says the federal government is forcing her to make an agonizing choice: relinquish custody of her kids so they can be repatriated to Canada, or keep them in the camp where the conditions are dire. Her children are eligible for repatriation but she is not a Canadian citizen.
911 issues fixed in the Maritimes following Tuesday morning outage

911 emergency calling in all three Maritime provinces has been fixed following service issues Tuesday morning.

Health

Time is of the essence to bring in and enforce new long-term care standards: authors

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is talking to provinces and territories about new standards for the quality, design and operations of long-term care homes in Canada.
Tightness in back and joints? Here are some mobility stretches

Personal fitness instructor Andrea Tam says, as people age they experience tight joints and muscles, but performing mobility exercises for 10 minutes each day can help increase flexibility and prevent injury.
As B.C. decriminalizes hard drugs, users still face months-long waits for treatment

As the B.C. government decriminalizes small amounts of hard drugs, critics note there are still not enough treatment resources for the users seeking them.

Entertainment

Priscilla Presley is contesting validity of Lisa Marie Presley's will

Priscilla Presley is challenging the validity of her late daughter Lisa Marie Presley's will.
Deadline nears for Alec Baldwin in deadly movie set shooting

Prosecutors planned to file felony charges of involuntary manslaughter Tuesday in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal on the set of a Western movie in 2021.
Why everyone's debating Riseborough's best actress Oscar nod

Nothing -- not Tom Cruise's snub nor Austin Butler's lingering Elvis Presley inflections -- has caused quite as much a stir around this year's Oscars as the best-actress nomination for British actress Andrea Riseborough.

Sci-Tech

China accuses Washington of wanting 'technological hegemony'

China's government accused Washington on Tuesday of pursuing 'technology hegemony' following news reports the United States might step up pressure on tech giant Huawei by blocking all access to American suppliers.
China's Baidu to launch ChatGPT-style bot in March: source

Chinese internet search major Baidu Inc is planning to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot service similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT in March, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
TikTok CEO to testify before U.S. Congress over security concerns

TikTok chief executive Shou Zi Chew will appear before the U.S. Energy and Commerce Committee in March, as lawmakers scrutinize the Chinese-owned video-sharing app.

Business

China accuses Washington of wanting 'technological hegemony'

China's government accused Washington on Tuesday of pursuing 'technology hegemony' following news reports the United States might step up pressure on tech giant Huawei by blocking all access to American suppliers.
Imperial Oil reports $1.73-billion Q4 profit, up from $813 million a year earlier

Imperial Oil Ltd. says its fourth-quarter profit more than doubled compared with a year earlier, helped by a strong operating performance across all of its business.
Tech and base metal sectors help S&P/TSX composite gain more than 100 points

Strength in the technology and base metal sectors helped Canada's main stock index post a triple-digit advance in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher.

Autos

U.S. Justice Department seeks Tesla automated driving documents

The U.S. Justice Department has requested documents from Tesla related to its Autopilot and 'Full Self-Driving' features, according to a regulatory filing.
Will Europe's ban on Russian diesel hike global fuel prices?

Europe is taking another big step toward cutting its energy ties with Russia, banning imports of diesel fuel and other products made from crude oil in Russian refineries. The European Union ban takes effect Feb. 5 following its embargo on coal and most oil from Russia.
Kia and Hyundai vehicles in Canada not affected by U.S. theft issue, automakers say

Kia and Hyundai vehicles sold in Canada do not have the same anti-theft issue as those in the United States because of Canadian regulations, the automakers say.

Lifestyle

Tightness in back and joints? Here are some mobility stretches

Personal fitness instructor Andrea Tam says, as people age they experience tight joints and muscles, but performing mobility exercises for 10 minutes each day can help increase flexibility and prevent injury.
'Father of Peeps' marshmallow candies Bob Born dies at 98

Ira 'Bob' Born, a candy company executive known as the 'Father of Peeps' for mechanizing the process to make marshmallow chicks, has died. He was 98. Just Born Quality Confections, the 100-year-old family-owned company Born led for much of his life, said Monday that he had died peacefully on Sunday.
Marie Kondo is focusing on what's important--and that means letting the tidying slide

Queen of clean Marie Kondo admits that tidying up is no longer top of her to-do list. Posting on her website shortly after the birth of her third child in 2021, the Japanese organization expert reflected on motherhood, saying she had 'eased up on herself' when it comes to tidying.

Sports

Apology issued after Chelsea player Mudryk's N-word video

An apology has been issued on behalf of Chelsea player Mykhailo Mudryk after he appeared to use the N-word in a video posted on social media.
Gymnastics Canada CEO faces questions from MPs on handling of two disgraced coaches

Gymnastics Canada chief executive officer Ian Moss was on the hot seat at the status of women hearings on safety of women in sport on Monday. Moss was repeatedly questioned by MPs about Gymnastics Canada's handling of coaches Ian Bard and Scott McFarlane amid accusations he knew of complaints from athletes.
'Just incredible': Winnipegger and former teammate remembers Bobby Hull

Without Bobby Hull, the Winnipeg Jets wouldn’t be in the NHL right now. That’s how one of his former teammates feels about the late Jets forward.

Canada News Today | CTV News

CANADA

More Canada Stories

Latest Video

Polar Vortex: When temperatures are expect to plummet

Boulder crashes into home in Hawaii, rolls past owner

B.C. woman shares the story of her husband's drug overdose

WARNING: Father billed for cleanup of son's murder scene

Two monkeys stolen after mysterious break-in at Dallas Zoo

Doctor: Canada is not prepared for another pandemic

Why there's still no answers in bread price-fixing scandal

Child dies after T-bar lift accident at Que. ski resort

CANADA THIS WEEK

COVID-19 COVERAGE

Local Highlights

WEATHER | Polar vortex to bring coldest air in years to parts of Quebec