MPs plan visit to Taiwan this fall if trip budget approved

OTTAWA -

A committee of Canadian MPs is seeking budget approval to make a trade trip to Taiwan this fall but the plan could escalate tensions with China.

NDP MP Brian Masse who sits on the House of Commons international trade committee says the trip is still in the planning stages.

Conservative MP and committee vice-chair Randy Hoback says Canadian MPs used to go to Taiwan twice a year before COVID-19, but he wants to consult Global Affairs Canada before making the trip now.

Earlier this month China condemned a trip to Taiwan by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

China regards the island of Taiwan as its territory and Beijing imposed sanctions on Pelosi in retaliation at her visit and held military drills around Taiwan to voice its displeasure.

During Pelosi's visit Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly urged China to de-escalate tensions saying legislators often make international visits and they should not be used to justify China's decision to stage military drills.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 17, 2022.

MORE POLITICS NEWS

IN DEPTH

Budget 2024 prioritizes housing while taxing highest earners, deficit projected at $39.8B

In an effort to level the playing field for young people, in the 2024 federal budget, the government is targeting Canada's highest earners with new taxes in order to help offset billions in new spending to enhance the country's housing supply and social supports.

'One of the greatest': Former prime minister Brian Mulroney commemorated at state funeral

Prominent Canadians, political leaders, and family members remembered former prime minister and Progressive Conservative titan Brian Mulroney as an ambitious and compassionate nation-builder at his state funeral on Saturday.

'Democracy requires constant vigilance' Trudeau testifies at inquiry into foreign election interference in Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified Wednesday before the national public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada's electoral processes, following a day of testimony from top cabinet ministers about allegations of meddling in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections. Recap all the prime minister had to say.

As Poilievre sides with Smith on trans restrictions, former Conservative candidate says he's 'playing with fire'

Siding with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on her proposed restrictions on transgender youth, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre confirmed Wednesday that he is against trans and non-binary minors using puberty blockers.

Supports for passengers, farmers, artists: 7 bills from MPs and Senators to watch in 2024

When parliamentarians return to Ottawa in a few weeks to kick off the 2024 sitting, there are a few bills from MPs and senators that will be worth keeping an eye on, from a 'gutted' proposal to offer a carbon tax break to farmers, to an initiative aimed at improving Canada's DNA data bank.

Opinion

opinion

opinion Don Martin: Gusher of Liberal spending won't put out the fire in this dumpster

A Hail Mary rehash of the greatest hits from the Trudeau government’s three-week travelling pony-show, the 2024 federal budget takes aim at reversing the party’s popularity plunge in the under-40 set, writes political columnist Don Martin. But will it work before the next election?

opinion

opinion Don Martin: The doctor Trudeau dumped has a prescription for better health care

Political columnist Don Martin sat down with former federal health minister Jane Philpott, who's on a crusade to help fix Canada's broken health care system, and who declined to take any shots at the prime minister who dumped her from caucus.

opinion

opinion Don Martin: Trudeau's seeking shelter from the housing storm he helped create

While Justin Trudeau's recent housing announcements are generally drawing praise from experts, political columnist Don Martin argues there shouldn’t be any standing ovations for a prime minister who helped caused the problem in the first place.

opinion

opinion Don Martin: Poilievre has the field to himself as he races across the country to big crowds

It came to pass on Thursday evening that the confidentially predictable failure of the Official Opposition non-confidence motion went down with 204 Liberal, BQ and NDP nays to 116 Conservative yeas. But forcing Canada into a federal election campaign was never the point.

opinion

opinion Don Martin: How a beer break may have doomed the carbon tax hike

When the Liberal government chopped a planned beer excise tax hike to two per cent from 4.5 per cent and froze future increases until after the next election, says political columnist Don Martin, it almost guaranteed a similar carbon tax move in the offing.

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

Liberal MP says she's leaving politics over disrespectful dialogue, threats, misogyny

Liberal MP Pam Damoff says she won't run again in the next federal election, saying she has experienced misogyny, disrespectful dialogue in politics and threats to her life.

Concerns about Plexiglass prompt inspections at some Loblaws locations in Ottawa

Inspections are underway at more than one Loblaws location in Ottawa after complaints were filed about tall Plexiglass barriers.

Federal employees will be required to spend 3 days a week in the office

Starting in September, public servants in the core public administration will be required to work in the office a minimum of three days a week. The Treasury Board Secretariat says executives will need to be in the office four days per week.

OPP officer said 'someone's going to get hurt' before wrong-way Hwy. 401 crash

As multiple Durham police cruisers were chasing a robbery suspect on the wrong side of Highway 401 Monday night, an Ontario Provincial Police officer shared his concerns, telling a dispatcher, "Someone's going to get hurt."

Ont. woman who faked pregnancy to defraud doulas arrested again on similar charges

Victims of a Brantford, Ont., woman who was sentenced to house arrest earlier this year for defrauding and deceiving doulas say they’re not surprised she’s been apprehended again on similar charges.

Five human skeletons, missing hands and feet, found outside house of Nazi leader Hermann Göring

Archeologists have unearthed the skeletons of five people, missing their hands and feet, at a former Nazi military base in Poland.

Poilievre returns to House unrepentant for calling Trudeau 'wacko,' Speaker not resigning

An unrepentant Pierre Poilievre returned to the House of Commons on Wednesday to pepper the prime minister about his drug decriminalization policies after being booted the day prior for refusing to take back calling Justin Trudeau 'wacko' over his approach to the issue.

Construction begins on LGBTQ2S+ national monument in Ottawa

Shovels have hit the ground for constuction on Canada's LGBTQ2S+ national monument in Ottawa.

B.C. man awarded $5,000 in damages in first-of-it-kind intimate image case

In a first-of-its-kind case, a B.C. tribunal has ruled on a dispute involving the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, awarding damages and issuing orders that the photos be destroyed and taken offline.

Canada

Canada's most wanted fugitive arrested in P.E.I. in connection with Toronto homicide

A suspect in a fatal shooting in Toronto’s east end last summer has been arrested in Charlottetown, just one week after he topped a list of Canada’s most wanted fugitives.
Protestors set up tent encampment on campus, Western University says

As protestors set up tent encampments at universities across Canada and the U.S.in support of Palestine, London, Ont.’s Western University finds itself no exception on Wednesday.
McGill offers 'forum' with protesters after judge dismisses injunction request

A judge has rejected a request from two McGill University students for a court injunction to limit where protesters can go on campus.
London Drugs stores remain closed for 4th straight day after 'cybersecurity incident'

Dozens of London Drugs stores in Western Canada remained closed for the fourth straight day following a "cybersecurity incident," but some services returned Wednesday.
Lawyers for alleged serial killer to argue he is not criminally responsible

Defence lawyers told court they will argue alleged serial killer Jeremy Skibicki is not criminally responsible for the deaths of four Indigenous women by way of a mental disorder.
Ont. woman who faked pregnancy to defraud doulas arrested again on similar charges

Victims of a Brantford, Ont., woman who was sentenced to house arrest earlier this year for defrauding and deceiving doulas say they’re not surprised she’s been apprehended again on similar charges.

World

Highway collapse in southern China kills at least 36 people

A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead, authorities said Thursday.
UCLA faces criticism for failure to act to stop attack on pro-Palestinian encampment

Administrators and campus police at UCLA faced intense criticism Wednesday for failing to act quickly to stop an attack on a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus by counter-demonstrators who threw traffic cones and chairs, released pepper spray and tore down barriers.
Police killed student outside Wisconsin school after reports of someone with a weapon, official says

Police shot and killed a Wisconsin student outside a middle school after receiving a report of someone with a weapon while class was in session Wednesday.
Arizona lawmakers vote to undo near-total abortion ban from 1864, with Gov. Hobbs expected to sign

The Arizona legislature approved a repeal of a long-dormant ban on nearly all abortions Wednesday, sending the bill to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who is expected to sign it.
Colombia to break diplomatic relations with Israel, President Petro says

Colombia says it will break diplomatic relations with Israel on Thursday over its actions in Gaza.
Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed

Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein during a hearing Wednesday in Manhattan, the disgraced movie mogul's first court appearance since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week.

Politics

Construction begins on LGBTQ2S+ national monument in Ottawa

Shovels have hit the ground for constuction on Canada's LGBTQ2S+ national monument in Ottawa.
Poilievre returns to House unrepentant for calling Trudeau 'wacko,' Speaker not resigning

An unrepentant Pierre Poilievre returned to the House of Commons on Wednesday to pepper the prime minister about his drug decriminalization policies after being booted the day prior for refusing to take back calling Justin Trudeau 'wacko' over his approach to the issue.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh confirms his party will support the Liberals' federal budget

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will support the federal budget, ending any speculation that the party could pull out of its deal with the minority Liberal government.

Health

Dental care program accepting claims for 1 million seniors

Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech says 1,200 seniors have already visited a dentist and had their claims processed by the federal government's new dental care plan.
Eating disorders among youth skyrocketed during pandemic and so did associated costs, report finds

The number of young people experiencing eating disorders surged during the height of the pandemic as the social and economic costs skyrocketed too, a new pan-Canadian report has found.
How can I tell if I have norovirus? Expert explains symptoms

The highly contagious norovirus is spreading across Canada, with some symptoms overlapping with other viruses. CTVNews.ca spoke with a health expert to find out how you can tell you have norovirus, the most common form of stomach flu, and what to do if you have it.

Sci-Tech

Imagine living in a 4-foot body that doesn't develop chronic diseases

Nathaly Paola Castro Torres has a rare disorder called Laron syndrome that is caused by a genetic mutation. It stunts her growth but also provides a hidden silver lining: Her body is protected from chronic diseases such as cancer that often take life away long before old age.
B.C. man awarded $5,000 in damages in first-of-it-kind intimate image case

In a first-of-its-kind case, a B.C. tribunal has ruled on a dispute involving the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, awarding damages and issuing orders that the photos be destroyed and taken offline.
Campaign to build new California city submits signatures to get on November ballot

A wealthy Silicon Valley-backed campaign to build a green city for up to 400,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area has submitted what it says are enough signatures to qualify the initiative for the November election.

Entertainment

Dua Lipa hands off 'Saturday Night Live' performing duties to Chloe Fineman in fun new promo

Pop superstar Dua Lipa is preparing to pull double duty as this week's 'Saturday Night Live' host and musical guest, with a little help from cast member Chloe Fineman.
New National Music Centre exhibition celebrates 'Godfather of Canadian Hip-Hop', Maestro Fresh Wes

The career of the Godfather of Canadian Hip-Hop, aka Maestro Fresh Wes, is getting its close-up in a new exhibition that opens May 15 at the National Music Centre.
'I win the day': Melissa McCarthy is thrilled Barbra Streisand knows she exists

Melissa McCarthy was completely unbothered by a comment Barbra Streisand left on her Instagram in which the legendary singer asked the Oscar-nominated actress if she was on Ozempic. In fact, she took it as a compliment.

Business

CN, CPKC workers approve strike mandate as possible work stoppage looms

Employees at Canada's two biggest railways have authorized a strike that could see thousands of workers walk off the job in three weeks if they are unable to reach new deals on contract demands.
Bank of Canada's Macklem says federal budget won't have much impact on inflation

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he doesn't think the federal budget tabled last month will have much of an effect on inflation.
'Floatel' won't be allowed to house LNG workers near Squamish, B.C.

Plans to use a renovated cruise ship to house more than 600 workers as they build a liquefied natural gas facility near Squamish, B.C., have been voted down by the local council.

Lifestyle

Reluctant to reconnect with an old friend? This B.C. study might help you understand why

Have you ever wanted to rekindle an old friendship, but stopped short of actually reaching out?
Stranded cruise passengers in Spain race to catch up with their ship

A month after eight Norwegian Cruise Line passengers were stranded in Africa when their ship left without them because they were late getting back, a U.S. couple – ages 84 and 81 – were also left behind by the cruise line in Spain.
Toronto Animal Services lowers adoption fees until May 5 to get good dogs with 'bad names' into homes

The City of Toronto is lowering adoption fees until Sunday to find homes for a number of dogs with “ridiculous, bizarre and terrible names” living in the North York crowded shelter.

Sports

Lightning coach Jon Cooper apologizes for inappropriate comment about putting skirts on goalies

Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper apologized for making what he called an inappropriate analogy of putting skirts on goalies.
Oilers forward Zach Hyman hoping to teach 'Shaq Hyman' how to skate: 'For free'

Oilers forward Zach Hyman hoping to teach 'Shaq Hyman' how to skate: 'For free'
Predators claw out 2-1 win over Canucks in Game 5, keep season alive

The Nashville Predators kept their season alive with a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Tuesday.

Autos

These driving offences now come with an automatic impoundment, licence suspension in Sask.

Drivers in Saskatchewan will now lose their licence for a week and their vehicle for a month if they are caught committing certain high-speed and dangerous offences on the road.
Rolls-Royce is growing its factory so it can build its 'bespoke' cars more slowly

Rolls-Royce is vastly expanding its factory in Chichester, England. The BMW subsidiary is adding five new buildings with construction planned to start next year.
Tractor-trailers with no one aboard? The future is near for self-driving trucks on U.S. roads

On a three-lane test track along the Monongahela River, an 18-wheel tractor-trailer rounded a curve. No one was on board.

On Day 1, only about 15% of B.C. dentists have signed on to new federal plan

As of May 1, the new federally-run Canadian Dental Care Plan provides coverage for nearly two million low-income seniors. But finding a provider in B.C. could be tough.
First Nations activist reflects on years-long fight against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

The taps have been turned on for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion – a national infrastructure project that overcame fierce public opposition, construction delays and cost-overruns that pushed the final bill to more than $34 billion.
All provincial employees in B.C. directed to change passwords

Every provincial employee is receiving emails or memos directing them to change their passwords immediately, CTV News has learned.

Toronto

OPP officer said 'someone's going to get hurt' before wrong-way Hwy. 401 crash

As multiple Durham police cruisers were chasing a robbery suspect on the wrong side of Highway 401 Monday night, an Ontario Provincial Police officer shared his concerns, telling a dispatcher, "Someone's going to get hurt."
Woman in serious condition after being struck by vehicle in Brampton

A female pedestrian has been taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Brampton.
Canada's most wanted fugitive arrested in P.E.I. in connection with Toronto homicide

A suspect in a fatal shooting in Toronto’s east end last summer has been arrested in Charlottetown, just one week after he topped a list of Canada’s most wanted fugitives.

Calgary

One in custody after man suffers gunshot wound in Okotoks, Alta., incident

An Okotoks, Alta., man was rushed to hospital on Wednesday afternoon, believed to have been shot in his own home.
High River RCMP officer's car struck by passing truck at highway traffic stop

High River RCMP are calling for increased highway awareness after an officer conducting a traffic stop on Highway 2 narrowly escaped being struck by a truck.
Province backtracks, will continue to fund low-income transit pass program in Calgary, Edmonton

A day after Calgary's mayor called the Alberta government's decision to pull its funding for the low-income transit pass program "cruel," the province is reversing its decision.

Ottawa

Federal employees will be required to spend 3 days a week in the office

Starting in September, public servants in the core public administration will be required to work in the office a minimum of three days a week. The Treasury Board Secretariat says executives will need to be in the office four days per week.
Ausome Ottawa announces its shutting down, the second non-profit in a week

Two Ottawa non-profits, both serving the autism community, have suddenly closed their doors within the past week, leaving parents with fewer supports in the city.
Concerns about Plexiglass prompt inspections at some Loblaws locations in Ottawa

Inspections are underway at more than one Loblaws location in Ottawa after complaints were filed about tall Plexiglass barriers.

Montreal

McGill offers 'forum' with protesters after judge dismisses injunction request

A judge has rejected a request from two McGill University students for a court injunction to limit where protesters can go on campus.
Montreal investigating separate stabbings

Montreal police were called to investigate two stabbings early Wednesday evening in Rosemont-La-Petite Patrie and Cote-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grace.
Canadian Airbus A220 workers approve deal, ending lockout fears

Canadian Airbus A220 jet assembly workers approved a five-year contract with more than three-quarters of votes in favor, their union said late on Wednesday, ending fears of a lockout at the planemaker's Montreal-area plant.

Edmonton

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in mid-day stabbing

A man is in life-threatening condition after a Wednesday afternoon stabbing in Edmonton's core.
Edmonton fire chief stepping down

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) announced Wednesday morning Joe Zatylny will step down as its chief on May 10.
2024 Edmonton debut of e-scooters waiting on city review

At this time last year, e-scooters had been patrolling Edmonton streets for almost a month. This year, they have yet to make their debut -- and likely won't until the end of this month at the earliest.

Atlantic

'It's got to make some kind of change': Boycott of Loblaws-owned stores begins

For the next month, thousands of shoppers from across the country plan to get their groceries anywhere other than Loblaws-owned stores. The move is an attempt to get the box chain to lower its prices, as frustration grows over the high price of food.
Most wanted fugitive in Canada arrested in Charlottetown, P.E.I.

Local police say officers arrested Michael Bebee, the most wanted fugitive in Canada, in Charlottetown, P.E.I., Tuesday night.
'Canadian air travel is too expensive': WestJet CEO

The CEO of WestJet believes the reason the ultra low-cost airline model struggles to get off the ground in Canada is due to the country’s geography.

Winnipeg

High traffic at bustling Winnipeg Costco prompts calls for traffic light

A motion before Winnipeg’s public works committee could make it easier for shoppers who stocked up on bulk packs of toilet paper and chicken breast to exit one of the city’s bustling Costco locations.
New report recommends rehab of over 110-year-old bridge, not building new one

Mary Young walks across the Louise Bridge every day.
Interprovincial drug bust led by Winnipeg police turns up millions in drugs, cash, luxury goods

More than a dozen people are facing charges, the majority Winnipeggers, after an interprovincial drug bust that turned up millions of dollars in cash, drugs, guns, jewelry and luxury vehicles.

Regina

Sask. to provide financial support to families with children travelling out of province for care

Sask. families who are required to travel outside of the province to access medical care for their children will receive financial support.
Former Regina campground to be turned into Indigenous ceremony site

A former campground in Regina will be turned into an Indigenous ceremony site.
Rural Sask. highway closed due to semi rollover: RCMP

Weyburn RCMP say no one was injured in a single-vehicle semi rollover on Highway 18 near Beaubier, but the crash did force the closure of Highway 18.

Kitchener

Ont. woman who faked pregnancy to defraud doulas arrested again on similar charges

Victims of a Brantford, Ont., woman who was sentenced to house arrest earlier this year for defrauding and deceiving doulas say they’re not surprised she’s been apprehended again on similar charges.
WATCH
WATCH Fans flock to Elora, Ont. to see Arnold Schwarzenegger in action

Hollywood heavyweight Arnold Schwarzenegger has caused quite a stir in a small Ontario town this week.
Bullet fired into Waterloo business

Waterloo regional police are looking for the person who shot into the window of a Waterloo business.

Saskatoon

'Healthy, happy calves': Cow gives birth to rare set of quadruplets in Saskatchewan

A Saskatchewan family won the bovine lottery after their cow gave birth to a rare set of quadruplets.
Managers must tell new hires about risk of violence at work under new Sask. employment rules

Saskatchewan employers will be required to tell new hires if they face a risk of violence in the workplace and to take actions against it starting on May 17.
'Not an easy task': Police begin 'meticulous' search at Saskatoon landfill in Mackenzie Trottier case

Police officers and cadaver dogs have begun searching the Saskatoon landfill for answers in the Mackenzie Lee Trottier case.

Northern Ontario

Two people found dead in Sault Ste. Marie

Police in Sault Ste. Marie are investigating two sudden deaths on Boundary Road.
Police investigate death in northern Ontario community

The remains of a 44-year-old person were found Tuesday morning on Delamere Road in French River, Ontario Provincial Police said.
French River officials hope worst is behind them with flood

French River officials say they’re hopeful things will start to improve now and that they’ve turned a corner from the high water levels on Lake Nipissing, the French River and other waterways going through their municipality.

London

'Breaks my heart': Residents react to removal of Canada goose nest, destruction of eggs

Residents who live in the Hyde Park Place apartments in north London, Ont. said they are heartbroken after Old Oak Properties removed two geese nests, containing more than half a dozen eggs.
Protestors set up tent encampment on campus, Western University says

As protestors set up tent encampments at universities across Canada and the U.S.in support of Palestine, London, Ont.’s Western University finds itself no exception on Wednesday.
South Bruce Council unanimously approves nuclear waste hosting agreement

On Wednesday, councillors with the Municipality of South Bruce voted on a nuclear waste hosting agreement that could change the course of their community forever.

Barrie

Trial set for suspect in 1994 Barrie murder case

The man who police say killed Katherine Janeiro and left her body for friends to find, Robert MacQueen aka Bruce Ellis will stand trial for her murder.
Wife brings $267K RVH lottery win home to her husband

A Barrie woman was all smiles after taking home a big lottery win to her husband.
Police in Barrie warn residents of possible weapon missing in neighbourhood

Residents in a Barrie neighbourhood are being asked to check their property for suspicious substances or weapons.

Windsor

‘Unsatisfactory competence’: City Hall denies wrongdoing in wrongful dismissal suit

The City of Windsor has filed its statement of defence following a wrongful dismissal lawsuit filed by a former senior employee.
After overseas breakthrough, Windsor researchers one step closer to producing EV batteries which charge in minutes

An overseas manufacturer said it has developed electric vehicle batteries which can be charged in as much time as it takes to grab a coffee from Tim Horton's — and similar batteries are expected to be made by a Windsor-based EV research group sometime this year.
Windsor police to crack down on 'unnecessary vehicular noise' in spring campaign

If you like engine revving, loud music and squealing tires, you could be landing yourself a ticket. That’s the message Wednesday from the Windsor Police Service as it launches the 2024 Anti-Noise Campaign.

Vancouver Island

Gaza protesters at University of Victoria say encampment will stay until demands are met

A pro-Palestinian protest camp has formed at the University of Victoria in solidarity with the people of Gaza and with similar encampments that have sprung up on university and college campuses in opposition to the Israel-Hamas war.
'It's a people problem': Unsecured garbage bins continue to attract bears on Bear Mountain

Shauna Owens-Krahn lives on Bear Mountain in Langford. Four times a day she takes her dogs for walks through the trails near her home and carries bear spray, just in case.
All provincial employees in B.C. directed to change passwords

Every provincial employee is receiving emails or memos directing them to change their passwords immediately, CTV News has learned.

Kelowna

B.C. breweries take home awards at World Beer Cup

Out of more than 9,000 entries from over 2,000 breweries in 50 countries, a handful of B.C. brews landed on the podium at the World Beer Cup this week.
B.C. man rescues starving dachshund trapped in carrier: BC SPCA

An emaciated dachshund is now recovering thanks to a Good Samaritan who found the pup near a biking trail in Kelowna, according to the BC SPCA.
Search crews called in after missing Kelowna senior's truck found

Search and rescue crews have been called in after a vehicle belonging to a missing senior was located near a rural intersection outside of Kelowna Tuesday.

Lethbridge

'Here to help': The Watch celebrating 5 years of patrolling Lethbridge streets

Volunteers with ‘The Watch’ program in Lethbridge have been patrolling the city centre rain or shine for five years.
Safety gear, training, helped B.C. wildfire pilot survive crash, safety board says

A Transportation Safety Board report says experience, recent training and safety equipment were key factors in a pilot surviving the crash of a firefighting plane south of Cranbrook in August 2022.
On do-or-die night in Brooks, Caelan Fitzpatrick comes up big to lead Bandits past Oilers

Facing a Tuesday night elimination game, Caelan Fitzpatrick responded with a hat trick to lead the Brooks Bandits past the Okotoks Oilers 5-1.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie to implement vacant home tax

The City of Sault Ste. Marie will soon be charging owners of vacant properties a special tax.
Efforts continue to save the Sault YMCA

A group of Sault Ste. Marie YMCA supporters working to save the facility from closure received a glimmer of hope at this week’s city council meeting.
Union concerned about mounting safety incidents at Algoma Steel

Another incident at Algoma Steel has union officials questioning safety protocols at Sault Ste. Marie’s steel plant.

N.L.

Newfoundland fisherman says police broke his leg during protest that delayed budget

Richard Martin is spending this year's fishing season on land after he says a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer broke his left leg in three places during a protest last month that shut down the provincial legislature.
'I feel honoured to say I was his friend': Wayne Gretzky remembers Bob Cole

Tributes continue to pour in for Bob Cole as his family has confirmed a funeral will be held for the legendary broadcaster Friday in St. John's, N.L.
Voice of 'Hockey Night in Canada' Bob Cole never considered moving out of St. John's

Legendary sportscaster Bob Cole was a Newfoundlander through and through, and his daughter says his connection to the province was 'everything' to him.

MPs plan visit to Taiwan this fall if trip budget approved

IN DEPTH

Opinion

opinion | Don Martin: Gusher of Liberal spending won't put out the fire in this dumpster

opinion | Don Martin: The doctor Trudeau dumped has a prescription for better health care

opinion | Don Martin: Trudeau's seeking shelter from the housing storm he helped create

opinion | Don Martin: Poilievre has the field to himself as he races across the country to big crowds

opinion | Don Martin: How a beer break may have doomed the carbon tax hike

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

WATCH | Fans flock to Elora, Ont. to see Arnold Schwarzenegger in action

opinion Don Martin: Gusher of Liberal spending won't put out the fire in this dumpster

opinion Don Martin: The doctor Trudeau dumped has a prescription for better health care

opinion Don Martin: Trudeau's seeking shelter from the housing storm he helped create

opinion Don Martin: Poilievre has the field to himself as he races across the country to big crowds

opinion Don Martin: How a beer break may have doomed the carbon tax hike

WATCH Fans flock to Elora, Ont. to see Arnold Schwarzenegger in action