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New death, 14 new COVID-19 cases in Middlesex-London
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Couple ambushed, fatally shot at U.S. gas station
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London epicentre of Ontario's crystal meth crisis
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Scheduled misconduct hearing over before it starts
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Canada to announce plans for international travel vaccine passport on Thursday
The federal government is planning to unveil its plans for a vaccine passport designed for international travel on Thursday, CTV News has confirmed.
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As Canada's first Indigenous Governor General, Mary May Simon says part of her role entails bridging the gap in understanding between governments and Indigenous communities.
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U.S. officials allege Canadian race car driver and Instagram influencer Josh Cartu and his brothers ran a 'massive fraudulent' trading operation between 2013 and 2017 that appears to have helped fund Cartu’s lavish lifestyle through multi-million-dollar transfers to off-shore bank accounts in the Caribbean.
U.S. unveils COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children as Canada plans its own
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Suspected human remains, items belonging to Brian Laundrie found in Florida park, FBI says
What appears to be human remains and items belonging to Brian Laundrie, including a backpack, have been found in the Carlton Reserve in North Port, Florida, according to FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael McPherson.
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Scientists have broken the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded in a lab, achieving a temperature just trillionths of a degree away from absolute zero by dropping freezing, magnetized gas down a tower 120 metres tall.
Wes Wadien safely arrested, now in custody: Manitoba RCMP
Manitoba RCMP say a man who was considered armed and dangerous – prompting an emergency alert to be sent out – has been safely arrested and is in custody.
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Gas, grocery prices on the rise as inflation surges
Inflation has reached levels not seen since 2003, with consumers feeling the pinch on everything from gas to groceries. Vanessa Lee reports.
Three Canadian brothers accused of 'fraudulent' scheme
A Canadian race car driver and Instagram influencer is accused of a 'fraudulent' scheme, along with his two brothers. Glen McGregor reports.
Saskatchewan's top doctor cries during COVID-19 update
Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer broke down in tears today as he made a presentation during a teleconference on COVID-19.
Brian Laundrie's items, human remains found in Fla.
A medical examiner has been called to a Florida park where authorities say they have found several items belonging to Brian Laundrie the missing fiancé of Gabby Petito.
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