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Toronto police begin 'new enforcement approach' to stay-at-home order starting Thursday

Toronto police say they will begin a new approach to enforcing Ontario's stay-at-home order starting on Thursday.

FILE - Toronto Police officers work an active crime scene in downtown Toronto in this file photo from Monday, March 9, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Judge grants Meng Wanzhou’s request to delay extradition hearing until August

A B.C. Supreme Court justice ruled on Wednesday afternoon to grant Meng Wanzhou’s defence team a three-and-a-half month adjournment in her extradition case.

Ontario's top doctor issues directive to cease all non-emergency surgeries immediately

Hospitals in the province are required to halt all non-emergent and non-urgent surgeries immediately as people with COVID-19 continue to fill up hospitals and put the healthcare system under strain amid the third wave.

Trudeau to unveil Canada's new 2030 emissions target as groups push it to be higher

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce today what Canada's new targets will be for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade.

Lineups here, unused doses there: Are COVID-19 shots getting to the places that need them most?

Lineups at vaccine clinics in COVID-19 hot spots show a lack of resources in lower-income neighbourhoods with more marginalized communities, doctors say.

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FILE - This Jan. 4, 2012 file photo provided by NASA shows the Earth taken from the The Visible/Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite instrument aboard NASA's Suomi NPP satellite. This composite image uses a number of swaths of the Earth's surface taken on Jan. 4. International timekeepers are adding a second to the clock at midnight universal time Saturday, June 30, 2012. A combination of factors, including Earth slowing down a bit from the tidal pull of the moon, and an atomic clock that's a hair too fast, means that periodically timekeepers have to synchronize the official atomic clocks. (AP Photo/NASA, File)

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ATLANTIC

BARRIE

Over 9,200 cannabis plants seized from Tiny Township farm: OPP

Southern Georgian Bay OPP says over 9,200 cannabis plants were seized from a massive grow-op in Tiny Township.
Human remains discovered in wooded area in Muskoka

Provincial police say an individual reported finding human remains in the woods near Millar Hill Road in Lake of Bays.
RVH staff ‘burning out’ as more than 70 per cent of ICU fills with GTA patients

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is supporting overwhelmed GTA hospitals as the province tries to "load balance" patients across the system, resulting in dozens of patient transfers to the Barrie hospital.

Calgary

Edmonton

Alberta reports 1,699 new COVID-19 cases

Alberta reported 1,699 COVID-19 cases Wednesday after 18,412 tests were completed, bringing the province's positivity rate up to 9.5 per cent.
Man wanted in violent domestic incident: EPS

Edmonton police are asking for the public’s help finding a 21-year-old man wanted in connection to an ongoing domestic violence investigation.
'Shoot him, shoot him': Surveillance video shows armed robbery at Edmonton pharmacy

Police are asking for public help identifying two men after an armed robbery at a southwest Edmonton pharmacy.

KITCHENER

'I'm not here to be your punching bag': Service workers say they're being mistreated by customers

Staff members at a Brantford Dairy Queen are speaking out after they said they've been mistreated by customers.
Winter travel advisory issued for Waterloo-Wellington

Environment Canada has issued a winter travel advisory for Waterloo Region, Wellington County, and several other areas across Southern Ontario.
74 more COVID-19 cases, another death reported in Waterloo Region

Health officials in Waterloo Region reported 74 more COVID-19 cases and another death on Wednesday.

LONDON

Fire crews called to apartment fire in southeast London

The London Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building on King Edward Avenue Wednesday afternoon.
Indigenous culturally aware vaccine clinics underway across Southwestern Ontario

Efforts are underway to help deliver vaccines to first nation communities, in familiar and culturally aware settings across Southwestern Ontario.
Aylmer, Ont. residents applaud police action as Church of God remains site of defiance

The Aylmer Police Service has laid charges after an investigation into a reported gathering at the Church of God Restoration (COGR) Tuesday evening.

MONTREAL

NORTHERN ONTARIO

OLG signs new deal to print scratch tickets in Sault Ste. Marie

New jobs are expected in the wake of Ontario’s lottery retailer extending its partnership with an instant ticket finishing plant in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Harold Soderlund has received hundreds of birthday wishes and cards in the days leading up to his 100th birthday
Thunder Bay upset it wasn't consulted on plan to give med school independence

It's been less than a week since Minister of Colleges and Universities Ross Romano revealed the Northern Ontario School of Medicine was going to be granted independence but some say it's the wrong move. Lakehead University said it has yet to be consulted.

OTTAWA

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NEW THIS MORNING | Ottawa Bylaw issues seven tickets for illegal gatherings over the weekend

The city of Ottawa is reminding residents that social gatherings are prohibited during the stay-at-home order, after Bylaw Services officers spent the weekend responding to a "number of calls" related to indoor gatherings.
Ottawa's top doctor wants non-essential businesses closed during stay-at-home order

"We need to limit the number of places that are open that provide a place for COVID-19 to be transmitted," said Dr. Vera Etches.

Regina

231 new COVID-19 cases in Sask., 275 more variant cases

There are 231 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, along with 275 new variant of concern cases, the province reported Wednesday.
'I hope that screaming at the top of my lungs was not for nothing': Regina advocates react to Chauvin verdict

Many in Canada shared feelings of grief and relief following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder George Floyd.
Overall COVID-19 cases decrease at Regina jail, but the number of infected guards is going up

COVID-19 cases are decreasing overall at the Regina Correctional Centre, however the number of COVID-positive guards is increasing.

Saskatoon

TORONTO

Toronto police begin 'new enforcement approach' to stay-at-home order starting Thursday

Toronto police say they will begin a new approach to enforcing Ontario's stay-at-home order starting on Thursday.
Ontario's top doctor issues directive to cease all non-emergency surgeries immediately

Hospitals in the province are required to halt all non-emergent and non-urgent surgeries immediately as people with COVID-19 continue to fill up hospitals and put the healthcare system under strain amid the third wave.
'He just disappeared': Toronto woman issues desperate plea after her husband goes missing

For 15 days, Aimee Jankowski has awaited word about her husband after he went missing. He texted her saying he would be home shortly but never arrived.

Vancouver

Vancouver Island

Windsor

Online groups push for better COVID-19 vaccine information in Ontario

As COVID-19 vaccines roll out to the 40-plus age group, a number of online platforms are trying to provide Ontario residents with essential information about where to book their shot.
Indigenous culturally aware vaccine clinics underway across Southwestern Ontario

Efforts are underway to help deliver vaccines to first nation communities, in familiar and culturally aware settings across Southwestern Ontario.
Couple finds pair of baby owls in backyard after tree branches cut in Windsor neighbourhood

A Windsor couple is outraged after finding a pair of baby owls in their backyard, after a tree branch was cut on their property.

WINNIPEG

Manitoba lowers age eligibility for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines on Wednesday

For the third consecutive day, Manitoba has lowered the age eligibility for people to book an appointment for the COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna vaccines at supersites.
'Just come home please': family of missing man last seen in North End search for information

The Winnipeg Police Service is asking for help to find a 31-year-old man who has not been seen in nearly a week.
Is there immunity after vaccinations? Virologist weighs in on what happens once you get a shot

Once Manitobans have received their COVID-19 vaccine, what happens next? A virologist has some answers

Politics

Bloc MP apologizes for taking photo of Liberal MP nude during virtual Parliament

A Bloc Quebecois MP has apologized for taking a photo of a Liberal MP who appeared nude in a non-public view of the virtual House of Commons last week, but says he doesn't know how it was leaked.
'We hope to help a little more': Biden says he spoke to Trudeau about more vaccines

U.S. President Joe Biden says the United States plans to provide Canada with more help in procuring COVID-19 vaccines.
Federal government considering additional travel restrictions as variants surge

As Canada grapples with surging cases involving variants of concern, the federal government is considering travel restrictions to halt potential spread.
Emergency parliamentary debate on pandemic devolves into partisan finger-pointing

An emergency parliamentary debate that was supposed to be a forum for cross-party collaboration on better ways to combat the COVID-19 pandemic devolved Wednesday into another round of partisan finger-pointing.
PM Trudeau 'hopeful' he'll be able to travel internationally for G7 in June

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is 'hopeful' that he will be able to travel internationally come June, so he can attend the G7 Leaders' Summit in the United Kingdom.
Ralph Goodale to serve as Canada’s high commissioner to the U.K.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed former cabinet minister and longtime Regina MP Ralph Goodale to serve as Canada’s next high commissioner in the United Kingdom.

World

India records biggest ever rise in coronavirus cases anywhere in the world

India reported on Thursday 314,835 new cases of the coronavirus over the previous 24 hours, the highest daily increase recorded anywhere, as its second wave and similar surges elsewhere in the world raised new fears about the virus.
Indonesia looking for submarine that may be too deep to help

Indonesia's navy ships on Thursday were intensely searching for a submarine that likely fell too deep to retrieve, making survival chances for the 53 people on board slim. Authorities said oxygen in the submarine would run out by early Saturday.
Floyd killing has prompted U.S. state reforms, but not everywhere

George Floyd's killing last year and the protests that followed led to a wave of police reforms in dozens of states, from changes in use-of-force policies to greater accountability for officers. But those changes mask a more complicated legislative legacy to a movement that many hoped would produce generational change.
Virginia police officer fired after reports of donation to Kyle Rittenhouse

A Norfolk police officer has been relieved of his duty after an internal investigation into reports that he donated and expressed support for the actions of Kyle Rittenhouse, who is facing two felony charges of homicide in the deaths of two men and a felony attempted homicide charge in the wounding of another man during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
U.S. Attorney General announces police probe day after George Floyd case verdict

The Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis after a former officer was convicted in the killing of George Floyd there, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday.
Boulder shooting suspect charged with using large magazine

Local prosecutors in Colorado on Wednesday filed over 40 more felony charges against a man charged with killing 10 people at a Boulder supermarket last month, including for allegedly using a large capacity magazine banned by state lawmakers in response to recent mass shootings.

Canada

Toronto police begin 'new enforcement approach' to stay-at-home order starting Thursday

Toronto police say they will begin a new approach to enforcing Ontario's stay-at-home order starting on Thursday.
Judge grants Meng Wanzhou’s request to delay extradition hearing until August

A B.C. Supreme Court justice ruled on Wednesday afternoon to grant Meng Wanzhou’s defence team a three-and-a-half month adjournment in her extradition case.
Ontario's top doctor issues directive to cease all non-emergency surgeries immediately

Hospitals in the province are required to halt all non-emergent and non-urgent surgeries immediately as people with COVID-19 continue to fill up hospitals and put the healthcare system under strain amid the third wave.

Health

First case of 'double mutant' COVID-19 variant confirmed in Quebec

A fifth COVID-19 variant has been reported in Quebec. The health department in the Mauricie-et-Centre-du-Quebec region reported Wednesday that the B.1.617 variant, first sequenced in India, has been reported.
The U.S. is vaccinating millions of Americans daily, but here's why COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are up

Experts say COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. are continuing at an impressive pace, and now all Americans 16 and up can get a shot. But a leading health official said that the country remains in a 'complicated stage' of the pandemic.
WHO eyes malaria eradication in 25 countries by 2025

A growing number of countries are stamping out malaria, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, as it launched an initiative to help eradicate the deadly disease in 25 more countries by 2025.

Entertainment

Prince fans pay respects at Paisley Park 5 years after death

Paisley Park, where Prince lived and worked, welcomed back select fans Wednesday to mark the fifth anniversary of his death from inside his creative sanctuary. Some wore custom Prince clothes and shoes and left flowers and other mementos as tributes to the late superstar.
Jim Steinman, hitmaker for Meat Loaf and Celine Dion, dies at 73

Jim Steinman, the Grammy-winning composer who wrote Meat Loaf's bestselling 'Bat Out of Hell' debut album as well as hits for Celine Dion, Air Supply and Bonnie Tyler, has died.
New 'Mortal Kombat' movie works as metaphor for world divisions, says Vancouver star

'Mortal Komba' may be based on a hit video-game franchise, but Vancouver-raised star Ludi Lin says it serves as an 'apt metaphor' for divisions in the world.

Sci-Tech

Bad offshore weather delays SpaceX crew launch until Friday

SpaceX on Wednesday bumped its next astronaut launch by a day because of dangerously high waves and wind offshore.
Instagram launches feature to tackle hate speech, abuse

Facebook Inc's Instagram is rolling out a feature to prevent users from viewing possibly abusive messages by filtering offensive words, phrases and emojis on the photo-sharing app.
'Will be the future': Canadian billionaire develops one-seat electric vehicle to fight traffic woes

A Canadian billionaire is developing a new vehicle he believes could solve congestion issues on city streets.

Business

Pattie Lovett-Reid: Fixer-upper or move-in ready, which makes most sense for you?

On CTVNews.ca, Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid offers advice for potential homebuyers consdering a fixer-upper versus a move-in ready house. Which makes most sense to you?
Asian shares rebound after advance on Wall Street

Asian shares were higher on Thursday after a broad advance on Wall Street led by technology companies and banks.
How America's CEOs reacted to the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict

Business leaders joined a chorus of Americans in applauding the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, while at the same time recognizing there's more work to be done to combat institutional racism.

Autos

'Will be the future': Canadian billionaire develops one-seat electric vehicle to fight traffic woes

A Canadian billionaire is developing a new vehicle he believes could solve congestion issues on city streets.
Indy 500 to host 135,000 in largest sports event in pandemic

The Indianapolis 500 is set to be the largest sporting event in the world since the start of the pandemic with 135,000 spectators permitted to attend 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' next month.
Subaru recalls vehicles to fix engine, suspension problems

Subaru is recalling nearly 875,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because the engines can stall or a rear suspension part can fall off.

Lifestyle

How has Canada's cannabis use changed since legalization and the pandemic?

The number of Canadians who use cannabis either occasionally or daily has increased in the three years since legalization, with more than one in three reporting an increase in their consumption during the pandemic.
Family dog missing from Brandon, Man., turns up 2,400 kilometres away in Ontario

A family dog that went missing in Brandon, Man., turned up days later in an Ontario town more than 2,400 kilometres away from home.
Bad news overload: pandemic blurs line between informing public and feeding anxiety

Scrolling through social media for COVID-19 updates has become a precarious activity for some Canadians, with news of the worsening pandemic becoming harder to escape. More than a year into the COVID-19 crisis, many are wondering: How much more bad news can we take?

Sports

Tokyo Olympics torch relay has first positive COVID-19 case

Tokyo Olympics organizers said Thursday that a policeman tested positive for COVID-19 a day after his assignment last week at the Olympic torch relay.
CFL pushing back start of season nearly two months because of COVID-19

The CFL is pushing back the start to its 2021 season and reducing the number of games played due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indy 500 to host 135,000 in largest sports event in pandemic

The Indianapolis 500 is set to be the largest sporting event in the world since the start of the pandemic with 135,000 spectators permitted to attend 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' next month.