Four taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Elgin County

Four people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle collision in Elgin, County, Ont. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. (Bryan Bicknell/CTV News Windsor)

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Feds quietly change rules to allow one-time ArriveCAN exemption at land border crossings

The Canadian Border Services Agency is temporarily allowing fully vaccinated travellers a one-time exemption to not be penalized if they were unaware of the health documents required through ArriveCan.

Cars pass a monument marking the border between the United States and Canada on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at Highgate Springs, Vt. U.S. (AP Photo/Wilson Ring)

Prosecutor: Stab attack on Salman Rushdie was 'preplanned'

The man accused in the stabbing attack on Salman Rushdie pleaded not guilty Saturday to attempted murder and assault charges in what a prosecutor called a 'preplanned' crime, as the renowned author of 'The Satanic Verses' remained hospitalized with serious injuries.

More than 10,000 Canadians received a medically-assisted death in 2021: report

More Canadians are ending their lives with a medically-assisted death, says the third federal annual report on medical assistance in dying (MAID). Data shows that 10,064 people died in 2021 with medical aid, an increase of 32 per cent over 2020.

Canadian Blood Services in talks around paid donations of plasma as supply dwindles

Canadian Blood Services says it is in talks with companies that pay donors for plasma as it faces a decrease in collections.

LAPD ends investigation into Anne Heche car crash

The Los Angeles Police Department has ended its investigation into Anne Heche's car accident, when the actor crashed into a Los Angeles home on Aug. 5.

Who is novelist Salman Rushdie and why has he faced death threats?

After facing years of controversy over his book, famed novelist Salman Rushie remains hospitalized after a stabbing attack left him with serious injuries. CTVNews.ca has a look at his life and why his work has prompted years of death threats.

FBI seized 'top secret' documents from Trump home

The FBI recovered documents that were labelled 'top secret' from former U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to court papers released Friday after a federal judge unsealed the warrant that authorized the unprecedented search this week.

Over 60 cattle killed in barn fire near Alma, Ont.

A total of 67 cattle have been killed after a fire tore through a barn early Saturday morning.
WRDSB confirms 'student information was accessed' during cyber incident

Waterloo Region's public school board has confirmed that "certain student information was accessed" during a cyber incident last month.
Kitchener man watches as car slams into his house

When Carmelo Mazza went to get his mail on Friday morning, he never imagined on his walk home he would witness a car crash into his home at the exact spot he typically sits.

Windsor

Feds quietly change rules to allow one-time ArriveCAN exemption at land border crossings

The Canadian Border Services Agency is temporarily allowing fully vaccinated travellers a one-time exemption to not be penalized if they were unaware of the health documents required through ArriveCan.
Passengers tackle Canadian man after he became violent, tried to open plane doors mid-flight

A plane bound for Toronto has been forced to divert to Iceland after a Canadian man allegedly became violent and tried to open the aircraft door mid-air.
Play ball! Windsor, Ont. hosting the best softball players in Ontario this summer

Windsor is welcoming the best female softball players between the ages of 12 and 18. This weekend, it’s the U13 Championships at Mic Mac Park.

Barrie

Early morning collision kills wrong-way driver on Highway 400

OPP in Tay Township are investigating an early morning fatal collision on Highway 400.
Driver facing charges in crash that killed one, injured three others

A driver is facing multiple charges Saturday for their alleged role in a vehicle collision that claimed the life of one pedestrian and injured three others in Grey Highlands last month.
Family pleads for the return of belongings taken from young daughter's grave

A family is sharing their heartache in the hope of finding lost items taken from the gravesite of their young daughter.

Northern Ontario

Major search on for boy, 9, missing from family camping trip

Ontario Provincial Police have begun intense search efforts to locate a missing nine-year-old boy.
North Bay football field named after Mike O'Shea

The North Bay native was in town Saturday for the announcement.
Sudbury Police investigating suspicious death in the city

One woman is dead in what police will only call a suspicious death in the city.

Ottawa

Community rallies to help Merry Dairy recover missing ice cream bike

There was a swift response from the community to help find a missing bicycle cart owned by a popular ice cream shop.
Two novice drivers among 4 charged with stunt driving Friday

Ottawa police say two G2 drivers are among four people charged with stunt driving on Friday night, as the police service’s summer speeding blitz continues.
The cost to rent an apartment in these two Ottawa neighbourhoods decreased this summer

As rents continue to rise for one-and-two bedroom apartments in Ottawa and Gatineau this summer, a new report shows rents are decreasing in the Ottawa neighbourhoods of Nepean and Gloucester.

Toronto

About 14 per cent of Ontario hospitals reporting less than a week supply of epidural catheters: Ontario Health

Approximately 14 per cent of hospitals in Ontario are reporting they have less than a week’s worth of epidural catheters in stock, according to an Ontario Health memo sent to hospital chief executive officers on Friday.
Police shoot man after woman stabbed at Scarborough home; SIU called in

Toronto police say officers have shot a man after a woman was stabbed inside a Scarborough residence on Saturday afternoon.
Brampton teen arrested in connection with murder of Toronto rapper Houdini in May 2020

A Brampton teen has been arrested in connection with the murder of a well-known Toronto rapper who was gunned down in the city’s Entertainment District over two years ago.

Montreal

Judge suspends two articles of Quebec's Bill 96 regarding legal translations

A group challenging Quebec's new language law logged a first legal victory against the legislation on Friday, as a judge temporarily suspended a provision requiring English court documents to be translated into French.
'Vote for Real': Quebec Liberal party unveils election slogan

"Real issues, real solutions" will be the new slogan of the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) for the Oct. 3 elections.
Laval boxer David Lemieux announces his retirement from the ring

Laval boxer David Lemieux is retiring from competition, Eye of the Tiger Management announced Saturday.

Atlantic

New Brunswick's first confirmed case of Monkeypox not travel-related

At this time, the Monkeypox vaccine is not widely available to the public.
Halifax's Meagher Park, used as encampment by homeless, cleared out and fenced off

Halifax police say a city park that has been used as an encampment for homeless people has been cleared out and fenced off.
Cabin owners in central Newfoundland warned to stop using closed roads

Officials in central Newfoundland are asking people to stop using forest roads to check on their cabins even though the threat of wildfires has eased for local communities and a state of emergency has been lifted.

Winnipeg

BIZ optimistic about the future of Winnipeg's downtown despite survey showing declining perceptions

A new survey says nearly half of Canadians think their downtown has declined in the last year, but Winnipeg's downtown advocates say they are optimistic about its future, and are working hard to make downtown a safe space for everyone.
Fire crews put out overnight truck blaze
Winnipeg police arrest two women from Ontario in connection to grandparent scam

Winnipeg police have arrested and charged two women from Ontario in connection to grandparent scams in the city.

Calgary

1 dead following crash in southwest Calgary

Officials say a driver has died after a serious crash early Saturday morning in southwest Calgary.
Calgary police, humane society seize 42 animals in northeast Calgary

Police and the Calgary Humane Society have launched a joint investigation after seizing 42 animals from a northeast Calgary property Friday morning.
Small wildfire burning near Banff's east gates

A small wildfire was burning Friday night around 8:30 p.m., according to the national park's Twitter feed.

Edmonton

More than 10,000 Canadians received a medically-assisted death in 2021: report

More Canadians are ending their lives with a medically-assisted death, says the third federal annual report on medical assistance in dying (MAID). Data shows that 10,064 people died in 2021 with medical aid, an increase of 32 per cent over 2020.
Local high school academic superstar wins prestigious University of Alberta internship

An Edmonton teen has earned the unique opportunity to learn the ropes of working in a university laboratory, before he even started his undergraduate degree.
Edmonton Urban Farm welcomes the public for Alberta Open Farm Days

The Edmonton Urban Farm (EUF) welcomed visitors for the annual Alberta Open Farm Days.

Vancouver

140 lightning-caused wildfires detected over last 3 days, BCWS says

Lightning has sparked more than 100 new wildfires in British Columbia since Wednesday, as thunderstorms rolled through the provincial Interior.
Police identify victim, say targeted shooting in Maple Ridge related to drugs, but not gangs

Homicide investigators have publicly identified the man shot and killed in Maple Ridge on Friday in hopes of identifying further "witnesses and associates" of the victim.
Surrey South byelection set for Sept. 10

The B.C. government has called a byelection for the Surrey South seat left vacant this spring when former Liberal MLA Stephanie Cadieux was appointed Canada's chief accessibility officer.