CTV News London's top stories from this week
In case you missed it, CTV News London has gathered all of the top local stories from this week into one video for your convenience.
Each story can also be read through the links below.
- Stratford shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 others in hospital
- Arrest made in ongoing St. Thomas homicide investigation
- Alleged driver in Norfolk hit and run opts to take chances in court
- Fire outside Tillsonburg, Ont.
- Western getting two new student residences
- Jagmeet Singh makes stop in London
- Smells coming from a compost processing facility have London residents in raising concerns
- Hospice of Elgin benefiting from sunflowers
- Ontario Summer Games in London
- Ribfest begins in London
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Video shows suspects ramming gate at Bridle Path home in broad daylight, stealing Bentley
A family in Toronto’s Bridle Path neighbourhood said their home was targeted by intruders for the second time in two years after suspects were captured on video crashing into a metal gate and stealing a luxury car from the property earlier this week.
Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas' Haniyeh, reiterates vows of retaliation
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and accused the United States of supporting the attack which it blamed on Israel, state TV reported Saturday.
Think you have a 'summer cold'? There's a good chance it's COVID-19, doctors say
Since COVID-19 is still relatively new, we don't have the population immunity built up that we do for flu and RSV, which have been around for a long time, said Razak, who is also an internal medicine specialist at St. Michael's Hospital.
'It's still in our control:' Canada still alive in Olympic women's basketball
The world No. 5 Canadians can clinch second in their group if they beat Nigeria by 10 or more points on Sunday and France beats Australia later that day. A second-place result guarantees a spot in the knockout round.
Meet the viral Olympians winning medals and hearts
More than a few Olympians from all over the world are becoming viral sensations, either for their funny and frank TikTok presences or their impeccably cool performances during the Olympics. Here are some of this year's breakout Olympic stars.
Protesters not guilty of conspiring to kill Mounties at Coutts blockade
A jury returned a verdict of not guilty late Friday for two men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta.
Jasper residents who lost homes in wildfire can register for bus tours online
The Alberta government launched a registration portal for Jasper residents to tour the townsite on buses "in the coming days."
Certain ground cinnamon and deli meats have triggered warnings and recalls in the U.S. What is Canada's response?
Canada is monitoring the situation with ground cinnamon and deli meat products following recent food safety recalls and warnings in the United States.
IOC leader says 'hate speech' directed at Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting at Olympics is unacceptable
IOC President Thomas Bach said Saturday the 'hate speech' directed at boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting at the Paris Olympics is 'totally unacceptable.'
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Kitchener
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One dead and two hurt in Stratford, Ont. shooting, suspect also dead
Shocking new details have been released about Thursday night's triple shooting in Stratford, Ont.
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Renewed plea for tips in unsolved 2020 murder
Ontario Provincial Police are hoping someone can help them solve a four-year-old murder.
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Residents react to the return of masks at Guelph General Hospital
Mask are now required in clinical areas at Guelph General Hospital after a COVID-19 outbreak was declared earlier this week.
Windsor
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Want to get a feral cat spayed or neutered? LaSalle will help pay for it
In an effort to help reduce the number of feral cats in LaSalle, the town is offering vouchers to caregivers of feral cats to help offset the cost of having them spayed or neutered.
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Flood warning issued in the region
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) has issued a flood warning for the Municipality of Lakeshore.
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Certain ground cinnamon and deli meats have triggered warnings and recalls in the U.S. What is Canada's response?
Canada is monitoring the situation with ground cinnamon and deli meat products following recent food safety recalls and warnings in the United States.
Barrie
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Long weekend rolls in along with Highway 400 traffic
After a police investigation closed a segment of Highway 400 on Thursday, traffic was back up to its typical volume for a Friday before a long weekend.
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OPP dispatched to Hwy 400 crash after multiple 911 calls
A multi-vehicle crash halted traffic on Highway 400 in Georgian Bay Township.
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Motorcyclist up against 20+ driving and drug related charges
One motorcyclist is up against plenty of driving charges after being pulled over by a police officer in Midland.
Northern Ontario
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She hit it off with the guy she met at the bar on vacation. Then he sent her an unexpected text message
When Giuseppe Morisani first suggested it, Skyler Mapes thought she must have misread his message.
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Highway 400 lanes reopened after potential threat
A police investigation snarled traffic on Highway 400 in Barrie.
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Northern Ont. lodge owner fined $13K for moose hunt violation
A lodge owner from Thunder Bay has been fined $13,000 for trying to help a hunter hide the fact he shot a moose without a valid moose licence.
Ottawa
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Feeling the pinch as long weekend getaway costs keep rising
It is one of the great joys on a holiday weekend, heading out on the road for a little getaway, but the bills that come along with it are making it tougher to enjoy.
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Here's what you need to know about O-Train Line 1 Service adjustments this fall
OC Transpo has released more information about O-Train Line 1 Service schedule changes this fall, including a reduction in service during off-peak hours.
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Meet Ottawa's 21-year-old rising basketball coaching star
He may only be 21 years old, but Hennessy Roppovalente is already making his mark in the professional basketball world.
Toronto
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Tourists are returning to Toronto post-pandemic, but economic pressures persist
Toronto’s tourism industry has almost entirely bounced back since the pandemic, but experts and small business owners in the city say economic pressures are holding the industry back from fully flourishing.
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How to watch the Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade
The sights and sounds of the Caribbean will take over Toronto’s west end today for the annual Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade.
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Toronto traffic: Road closures in effect this weekend
Drivers in Toronto will want to plan their route ahead of time as the city has announced a number of road closures for this weekend and beyond.
Montreal
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Residents of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue evacuated due to arson.
Residents of Saint-Anne-de-Bellevue, on the West Island got a rude awakening when they had to be evacuated beacuse of arson attack. A call to 911 in the middle of the night on Saturday, at around 2:15 a.m., alerted emergency services to a lorry on fire on Chemin de l'Anse à l'Orme.
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Jeans are in their genes: Montreal's Superior Pants celebrates nearly 100 years
The Superior Pants shop on Ste-Catherine Street doesn't have a website and doesn't advertise, yet it hass managed to stay in business for nearly 100 years.
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Living out of his car, Quebec man chronicles experience as he pays off debt
A Quebec man swimming in debt has been living out of his car for the last month, chronicling the experience on TikTok.
Atlantic
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Baile nan Gàidheal: Living museum takes visitors back in time for authentic Gaelic experience
Visitors to Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island can go back in time for an authentic Gaelic experience thanks to a living tribute to the rich Scottish heritage that helped shape the island.
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What drives Maritimers to take the unlikely shot at winning big in the lottery?
With the cost of living on the rise, many Maritimers are still finding the money to take the unlikely shot at winning big in the lottery.
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N.S. Black community prays for wounded, including 17-year-old girl, shot at reunion
A week after shots were fired during a reunion of former residents of a historic Black community in Halifax, a teenager remains in hospital with a bullet in her body, and a local church has organized a "circle of lament."
Winnipeg
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From couponing to meal prep, here are ways Manitobans can save money
With the cost of living skyrocketing to new heights, it may seem impossible to save money right now.
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Police respond to crash on Kenaston Boulevard
Winnipeg police have responded to a motor vehicle collision on Kenaston Boulevard.
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'I just want to help someone': Why this Winkler kid is collecting pop-can tabs
Winkler’s Masen Rempel has been on a mission for the past three years – collecting tabs from aluminum cans.
Calgary
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Protesters not guilty of conspiring to kill Mounties at Coutts blockade
A jury returned a verdict of not guilty late Friday for two men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta.
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BREAKING
BREAKING Warner out of decathlon medal contention after pole vault miss
Canada's Damian Warner dropped out of medal contention in decathlon at the Paris Olympics after failing to score in pole vault. He entered Paris as the defending Olympic champion.
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Truck rolls over, disrupting long weekend traffic in Calgary
Traffic on 17 Avenue S.E. was disrupted Friday at rush hour when a five-tonne truck rolled over.
Edmonton
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'An amazing food scene': New food tours offering a taste of Chinatown's hidden gems
A new initiative is inviting Edmontonians find the sweeter – and more savoury – side of the city's historic Chinatown.
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Jasper residents who lost homes in wildfire can register for bus tours online
The Alberta government launched a registration portal for Jasper residents to tour the townsite on buses "in the coming days."
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Witnesses wanted in two fatal police shootings
Alberta's police watchdog is looking for witnesses in the deaths of two men shot by police in the capital region area this summer.
Vancouver
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EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE Peace Arch Hospital becomes third Vancouver-area ER to turn away some patients
On Friday, Peace Arch Hospital became the third Vancouver-area hospital to turn away non-urgent patients from the emergency department, a situation the province and health authorities have kept a closely-guarded secret.
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B.C. farmers giving away 150,000 pounds of 'ugly' produce, other food for free
They're misshaped. Some have a blemish or two. Or perhaps they're just too small to sell at the store. Rather than being thrown out, these vegetables are part of the 150,000 pounds of misfit produce being distributed for free this weekend in Surrey.
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'Unnecessarily punitive': Property management CEO speaks out against regulator's order freezing accounts
The CEO of a property management company that had its licence suspended and trust accounts frozen by the B.C. Financial Services Authority last week says the regulator's move was "unnecessarily punitive and disproportionate."
