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'A weight has been lifted off our shoulders': Grand Bend business owners relieved construction phase is over

It’s the first long weekend in weeks without construction and traffic delays along the main strip in Grand Bend.

Hundreds of visitors arrived in Grand Bend to celebrate the Canada Day long weekend on Thursday, June 30,2022. (Jennifer Basa/CTV News London)

Police identify teen cyclist involved in fatal crash

Police continue to investigate after a fatal collision involving a cyclist claimed the life of a 17-year-old from Crediton.

On June 30 at approximately 1:15 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police were conducting general patrol duties on Hutchison Avenue in Elliot Lake when they observed a known person walking along the sidewalk who was breaching prior release conditions. (File Photo)

Two local hospitals close emergency room this long weekend

It’s not the kind of news folks in Clinton, wanted to hear. Their community’s emergency room will be unavailable for the entire Canada Day long weekend.

Emergency room sign at Clinton Public Hospital in Clinton, Ont. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)

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Here are a few things you may not know about Reta Ismail

New CTV London News at Six anchor Reta Ismail has just assumed her new role. Here’s a few things you may not know about her.

Holy Roller once again whole

Members of the Hussars Regiment made repairs to the Holy Roller tank in Victoria Park Tuesday, after it was vandalized. It left veterans — and those who worked tirelessly to restore the World War II relic — upset.

Members of the 1st Hussars examine the vandalism on the Holy Roller Tank in Victoria Park in London, Ont. on Sunday, June 12, 2022 (Brent Lale/CTV News London)

OHL home opener schedule announced for 2022-23 season

The London Knights will host Owen Sound for the first game of the new season on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.

Sean McGurn of the London Knights on Oct. 8, 2021. (Source: Luke Durda/OHL Images)

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Ontario gas prices about to take massive drop. This is when that will happen

Ontario gas prices are about to take a huge drop and one expert says it will be 'well worth waiting' if drivers can hold off on filling up.

A man pumps gas in Montreal, March 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Ontario man frustrated after 500,000 in credit card points disappears

An Ontario man says he's frustrated with his bank after almost 500,000 of his travel points disappeared.

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Ontario increases amount landlords can raise rent by highest level in a decade

Ontario is more than doubling the maximum rate a landlord can raise a tenant's rent next year – marking the highest rent increase guideline in the province in a decade.

Sun sets on the Toronto skyline seen from the Gardiner Expressway. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

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'We are on the right track:' Toronto formally ends municipal state of emergency after 777 days

Mayor John Tory has formally terminated a municipal state of emergency which had been in effect for a total of 777 days, calling it “just one more sign that the city is returning to a more normal state of existence.”

Local medical officers of health pen letter to Ontario's top doctor asking for mask mandates back

Three local medical officers of health have written a joint letter to Ontario's top doctor, asking him to bring back mask mandates in schools and other indoor public settings.

Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health makes his way to a press conference regarding the lifting of most mask mandates for indoor settings in Ontario at QueenÕs Park in Toronto on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ontario Liberals pledge to add COVID-19 vaccine to school immunization list

The Ontario Liberals say they would add COVID-19 vaccination to the immunization schedule for schools, if elected.

Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca makes an announcement on long term care, in Toronto, on Tues., April 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

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Poilievre joins soldier protesting COVID-19 mandates in march through Ottawa ahead of Canada Day

Canadian Forces veteran James Topp was joined by Conservative Party leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre on his march through Ottawa today, as part of the final leg of his cross-country march to protest COVID-19 vaccine requirements.

Conservative Party leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre marches with Canadian veteran James Topp as the Canada Marches "March to Freedom" arrives in Ottawa. (Jeremie Charron/CTV News Ottawa)

Omicron cousin BA.5 predicted to cause nearly 70 per cent of COVID-19 cases by Canada Day

Researchers examining the threat of emerging COVID-19 strains predict Omicron BA.5 will account for nearly 70 per cent of cases in much of the country by Canada Day.

Supreme Court says expanded rape shield laws are constitutional

The Supreme Court of Canada says the expanded rules to further prevent a sexual assault complainant's past from being used against them in a trial are 'constitutional in their entirety.'

Stocks are down, but here's why experts say you shouldn't panic

As stocks continue to slump, it can be easy to let your emotions take over if you've got money invested in the market. But experts agree that there's no need to panic if you're invested in the right type of portfolio with the right level of risk.

Health Canada says baby formula shipments coming, but supply to remain limited during summer

More than a month after Canada reported a shortage of baby formula for allergic infants, Health Canada says supplies will continue to be limited during the summer even with new shipments on the horizon.

Importing dogs from more than 100 countries to be banned in Canada

Animal rescue groups are criticizing a new policy by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that will ban the import of dogs from more than 100 countries.

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WATCH | Physician expects new COVID-19 variants every few months: 'Whole world is a petri dish'

An emergency room physician in Toronto is warning that COVID-19 variants will continue to 'mutate endlessly' as the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are poised to become the dominant strains of the virus.

Quebec group goes to court over Governor General's lack of French

A group of Quebecers is going to court to argue that Mary Simon's appointment as governor general should be invalidated because she isn't fluent in French.

My landlord is increasing my rent – what should I do?

With increasing rent prices likely to be the reality for many Canadian tenants, some may be wondering how to navigate rising costs, or whether any course of action can be taken, if any. Legal experts across the country share their advice on how to handle a rent hike.