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'What were they waiting for?' Woman inside Saanich bank amid shootout describes 'calm' gunmen

A woman who was trapped inside a bank during a robbery and fatal shootout with police near Victoria on Tuesday says there is one question still plaguing her a day later: Why didn't the gunmen just leave with the money?

Saanich police respond to the incident at the Bank of Montreal on June 28, 2022. (CTV News)

New clean fuel regulations to raise gas prices, affect low-income Canadians most

New federal regulations to force down the greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline and diesel will cost Canadians up to 13 cents more per litre at the pump by 2030.

Air Canada to reduce flights this summer amid 'customer service shortfalls'

Air Canada is planning to reduce its flights in July and August, according to a statement from the company's president, as the airline continues to deal with 'customer service shortfalls.'

Have you been affected by airport delays or cancelled flights? We want to hear from you

Have you been affected by airport delays or flight cancellations? Have you arrived at your destination without your luggage? Did you have to cancel a trip because your passport didn’t arrive in time? We want to hear from you. Email CTVNews.ca at dotcom@bellmedia.ca.

New clean fuel regulations to raise gas prices, affect low-income Canadians most

New federal regulations to force down the greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline and diesel will cost Canadians up to 13 cents more per litre at the pump by 2030.
Supreme Court of Canada to rule Thursday if expansions to rape shield laws constitutional

The Supreme Court of Canada will issue a constitutional ruling today about extensions to Canada's rape shield laws made by the Liberals four years ago.
Canada Day celebrations take new approach to honour Indigenous Peoples

Many communities are reimagining Canada Day celebrations to recognize Indigenous Peoples, as the country continues to reckon with its legacy following the discovery of possible unmarked graves at former residential schools.
Have you been affected by airport delays or cancelled flights? We want to hear from you

Have you been affected by airport delays or flight cancellations? Have you arrived at your destination without your luggage? Did you have to cancel a trip because your passport didn’t arrive in time? We want to hear from you. Email CTVNews.ca at dotcom@bellmedia.ca.
'What were they waiting for?' Woman inside Saanich bank amid shootout describes 'calm' gunmen

A woman who was trapped inside a bank during a robbery and fatal shootout with police near Victoria on Tuesday says there is one question still plaguing her a day later: Why didn't the gunmen just leave with the money?
Canada's transportation minister slams 'unacceptable' baggage chaos at Toronto Pearson

Canada's transport minister is speaking out about the 'unacceptable issues' that continue to result in significant delays. He says the federal government has done everything in its control to fix the issue.

World

Poland completes Belarus border wall to keep migrants out

A year after migrants started crossing into the European Union from Belarus to Poland, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and top security officials visited the border area on Thursday to mark the completion of a new steel wall.
Israel dissolves parliament, setting up 5th election in 4 years

Israel's parliament voted Thursday to dissolve itself, marking the end of a year-old experimental coalition government, and sending the country to the polls in November for the fifth time in less than four years.
'We cannot pause our lives': Ukrainians begin rebuilding amid war with Russia

Ukrainians are gradually returning to life a few months after Russian troops retreated from the northern Chernihiv region. Now, people are repairing homes, and the sound of construction tools fills the air. Volunteers from all over Ukraine, and from other countries, are coming to help because there is so much to do before another winter approaches.
Toll now at 53 in San Antonio as families wait for answers

In the chaotic minutes after dozens of migrants were found dead inside a tractor-trailer sweltering under the Texas sun, the driver tried to slip away by pretending to be one of the survivors, a Mexican immigration official said Wednesday.
Lawyer for convicted Paris attacker questions harsh sentence

The lawyer for the only surviving attacker from the November 2015 terrorist massacre in Paris criticized her client's murder conviction and life prison sentence without the possibility of parole, saying Thursday the verdict "raises serious questions."
Migrants who died in trailer tragedy were seeking better lives

As families of the 67 people packed into a tractor-trailer and abandoned on Monday in Texas began to confirm their worst fears and talk of their relatives, a common narrative of pursuing a better life took shape from Honduras to Mexico.

Politics

Where do the inquiries into the 'Freedom Convoy' protests and use of Emergencies Act stand?

Five months ago, the first 'Freedom Convoy' trucks rolled into Ottawa. After the federal government took the unprecedented step of invoking the Emergencies Act to end the protests, a series of inquiries and probes have been initiated. With the nation's capital bracing for more protests over the Canada Day weekend, CTVNews.ca takes a look at where the main commissions and studies stand.
More Canadian troops headed to Latvia, Trudeau says at NATO summit

Canada will be sending more troops to Latvia as part of a pledge to upgrade the NATO battlegroup it leads there to a brigade, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed on Thursday in Madrid.
Bill Blair says discussions with RCMP on gun ban, N.S. shooting stayed separate

Former public safety minister Bill Blair says his office worked with the RCMP on the Liberals' gun ban, announced in May 2020, but those conversations had "no nexus" with discussions about the Nova Scotia shooting spree.

Health

New research looks at impact of summer heat and miscarriages

A new study suggests the risk of miscarriage may increase in the summer, which researchers say could indicate a link between extreme heat and pregnancy loss.
Canadian governments OK settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid addictions

A proposed $150-million settlement with Purdue Pharma Canada covering all provinces and territories has been reached for the recovery of health-care costs related to the sale and marketing of opioid-based pain medication.
How the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade could affect the fertility industry

The Supreme Court's decision on Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade has raised fears that it could have 'far-reaching ramifications' on people looking to get pregnant and the clinics providing services to help them.

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 sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case

Fallen R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his fame to subject young fans - some just children - to systematic sexual abuse.
'Hocus Pocus 2': Disney+ drops first trailer

A first look at the Disney+ original movie 'Hocus Pocus 2' is here.
'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' to debut at TIFF

'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,' writer-director Rian Johnson's follow-up to his whodunit hit 'Knives Out,' will premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.

Business

Canadian economy grew 0.3 per cent in April: StatCan
Air Canada to reduce flights this summer amid 'customer service shortfalls'

Air Canada is planning to reduce its flights in July and August, according to a statement from the company's president, as the airline continues to deal with 'customer service shortfalls.'
New clean fuel regulations to raise gas prices, affect low-income Canadians most

New federal regulations to force down the greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline and diesel will cost Canadians up to 13 cents more per litre at the pump by 2030.

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.
Rare lightning storm over Vancouver Island captured by photographers

Two northern Vancouver Island photographers captured some stunning images of a passing lightning storm this week.
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.

Sports

Saint John Sea Dogs win Memorial Cup with 6-3 victory over Hamilton Bulldogs

The Saint John Sea Dogs are Memorial Cup champions once again. Considered a long shot at the beginning of the Canadian Hockey League championship due to a first-round loss in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoffs, the host Sea Dogs downed the Hamilton Bulldogs 6-3 in Wednesday's championship game.
Tim Hortons, Esso withdraw for world juniors in another blow for Hockey Canada

Tim Hortons and Imperial Oil have joined a growing list of corporations to pull sponsorship dollars in the wake of Hockey Canada's handling of an alleged sexual assault and out-of-court settlement.
Brooks Koepka cites injuries, family for joining Saudi-backed tour

Four months after suggesting those who defected to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series were sellouts, Brooks Koepka explained Tuesday that he simply changed his mind.

Autos

Edmunds compares: Audi e-tron GT vs. Mercedes-Benz EQS

The car experts at Edmunds compare and contrast two electric newcomers - 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS and the 2022 Audi e-tron GT- to help you decide which premium battery-powered four-door is right for you.
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.
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.