Here's who is running locally in the provincial election

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Trump was told protesters had weapons on Jan. 6: former aide

Cassidy Hutchinson, a key aide in Donald Trump's White House, told the House committee investigating the violent Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection on Tuesday that Trump was informed that people rallying on the mall that morning had weapons but he told officials to 'let my people in' and march to the Capitol.

Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, watches the video screen as testifies as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol continues to reveal its findings of a year-long investigation, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Canada has been without an ambassador to China for 6 months. What's the holdup?

At a time of enhanced global uncertainty and growing Chinese influence, the Canadian government faces mounting pressure to appoint a diplomatic representative in Beijing after the post has sat vacant for six months.

Risk of shingles rises after COVID-19 infection: study

Adults over 50 who have had COVID-19 are more likely to experience a shingles outbreak, according to a study published in May.

Airbnb party ban now permanent after pilot saw gatherings in Canada nearly halved

Airbnb has codified a global policy that prohibits guests from hosting parties or events on all listed properties.

Trudeau defends military spending ahead of NATO summit as new report projects decline

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending Canadian military spending after a new NATO report this week showed Canada heading in the wrong direction.

Ottawa convoy organizer Tamara Lich arrested in Alberta for alleged breach of bail conditions

Tamara Lich, one of the organizers of the Freedom Convoy, has been arrested in Alberta for alleged breach of bail conditions, CTV News has learned.

Canadians on TikTok open their doors to Americans seeking abortions

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade opening the door to abortion bans in the U.S., Canadian Tiktokers are welcoming Americans who are considering travelling north of the border to get an abortion.

Former Nazi guard, 101, jailed for aiding murder

A 101-year-old man was convicted in Germany of 3,518 counts of accessory to murder on Tuesday for serving at the Nazis' Sachsenhausen concentration camp during the Second World War.

Tom Mulcair: Quebec premier musing about language people should speak at home

Quebec Premier Francois Legault's recent remarks are just repeating something that has become commonplace in Quebec: the notion that multiculturalism is a threat, writes former NDP leader Tom Mulcair in his latest column for CTVNews.ca.

Kitchener

The Working Centre unveils plans to create 38 new housing units in downtown Kitchener

The proposed development at 97 Victoria Street would feature a “campus-style” cluster of common areas, service spaces and housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Kitchener Rangers unveil Chris Dennis as new head coach

The Kitchener Rangers have announced the new head coach will be Chris Dennis.
Courts will decide future of Kitchener encampment

As eviction day at a downtown Kitchener encampment looms, the region is doubling down that no one will be forcibly removed from the site on June 30 – the date it has said everyone living there must leave by.

Windsor

OPP identify 24-year-old Lake Erie drowning victim

Essex County OPP have released the name of the 24-year-old man who died after swimming with friends in Lake Erie last week.
Two drivers taken to hospital after crash in Leamington

OPP have a section of road closed off near Leamington.
Dog park fight between two women leads to charges: CK police

A 36-year-old Chatham woman is facing charges after police say a fight broke out at a local dog park.

Barrie

Construction on a unique housing project underway to help families in crisis

Housing advocates in Barrie are applauding the start of construction on a unique multi-million-dollar supportive housing project to help tackle the city's housing crisis.
Let the turtles get to the other side

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is asking motorists to brake for turtles as they cross busy roads to find mates or get to their nesting ground.
Close the roads, the patios are open in Orillia

Ten weeks of sipping a cold drink on Orillia's patios are lined up as both City of Orillia councillors and the Downtown Orillia Management Board (DOMB) gave two thumbs up to road closures this summer.

Northern Ontario

Southern Ont. suspect charged with stunt driving in Sudbury

A 24-year-old suspect from Brampton is facing stunt driving charges following an incident in the early morning hours of June 25 in Sudbury.
Laurentian University to receive $200K from a posthumous donation

Wyona Thompson, a university alumna, passed away in June 2021, is donating the funds to support full-time students in the Bachelor of Education programs in both English and French.
Some people in Timmins say it’s getting harder to save money

Some people in the city of Timmins are still taking trips to the mall, either for necessities or self-care splurges. Maybe, just to get out. But when it comes to saving money, some are finding they have less to put away these days.

Ottawa

Three dead, police watchdog called in after Ottawa stabbing

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after Ottawa police officers shot and killed a man and injured a woman while responding to the stabbing deaths of two women.
Ottawa convoy organizer Tamara Lich arrested in Alberta for alleged breach of bail conditions

Tamara Lich, one of the organizers of the Freedom Convoy, has been arrested in Alberta for alleged breach of bail conditions, CTV News has learned.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Ottawa rise over weekend, testing positivity up

Ottawa Public Health is reporting an increase in the number of residents in hospital because of an active COVID-19 infection over the weekend, but hospitalization levels remain low. One more person has died.

Toronto

Six people injured after shooting and robbery in Scarborough

Multiple people have been injured after an early morning shooting in Scarborough.
Three dead, police watchdog called in after Ottawa stabbing

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after Ottawa police officers shot and killed a man and injured a woman while responding to the stabbing deaths of two women.
Several fireworks displays will light up GTA skies this Canada Day

Several fireworks displays will be taking place across the GTA for those hoping to ring in Canada's 155th birthday with a bang.

Montreal

Police seize $1M, weapons, drugs in Toronto-Montreal operation

The Montreal police's anti-gang squad has seized 'a significant quantity' of weapons and drugs in a joint-department operation running from Toronto to Quebec.
Montreal comedian Nick Nemeroff dead at 32

Montreal-raised comedian Nick Nemeroff died on Monday, leaving comedy fans across Canada grieving. He was 32.
Support dogs to accompany victims at Quebec's specialized sexual violence courts

Some Quebec domestic assault and sexual violence victims will be able to be accompanied by a support dog during their court appearances.

Atlantic

N.B. reports 3 new COVID-19-related deaths; drop in hospitalizations

Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting three new deaths related to COVID-19, as well as a drop in hospitalizations, in the province's weekly update.
Workers injured after part of building under construction collapses in Moncton

Several workers are injured after part of a building under construction collapsed in Moncton, N.B., Tuesday morning.
RCMP divers recover body of missing swimmer from Dartmouth lake

Police say the body of a 21-year-old man who disappeared while swimming at a lake in Dartmouth, N.S., has been recovered.

Winnipeg

Mother charged after group of 13-year-olds involved in ORV crash

Pembina Valley RCMP charged a 29-year-old woman earlier this month after her 13-year-old daughter and six of her friends were involved in an off-road vehicle (ORV) crash.
New estimate shows diagnostic and surgical backlog down since last month: Doctors Manitoba

A new estimate by Doctors Manitoba shows the backlog of diagnostic tests and surgeries that built up during the pandemic has fallen since last month, but there are still more than 100,000 procedures on the wait list.
City report recommends adding $3 million in equipment to keep up with sidewalk snow clearing

The City of Winnipeg has a plan to improve snow clearing on sidewalks, but it will cost more money.

Calgary

Alberta ends latest fiscal year with $3.9B surplus

Alberta Finance Minister Jason Nixon says the final number on the 2021-22 fiscal year, which ended on March 31, is a $3.9-billion surplus.
Body of vacationing Calgary man who jumped out of boat has been recovered from B.C. lake

The body of a Calgary man reported missing earlier this month has been found, Mounties in British Columbia say.
Calgary now home to the world's tallest mural

Calgary is now officially home to the world's tallest mural. German graffiti artist Mirko Reisser, known as DAIM, used a swing-stage to paint and spray-paint the tremendously tall piece of art.

Edmonton

Alberta ends latest fiscal year with $3.9B surplus

Alberta Finance Minister Jason Nixon says the final number on the 2021-22 fiscal year, which ended on March 31, is a $3.9-billion surplus.
Edmonton man wins $1M in lottery

An Edmonton man says he's going to pay off his loans and take a trip after he won a million dollars.
Model planes worth more than $50K stolen in Fort Saskatchewan

Six large model planes worth more than $50,000 in total were stolen in Fort Saskatchewan earlier this month.

Vancouver

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LIVE @ 1:30 | B.C. premier to address retirement rumours in news conference today

The premier of British Columbia is expected to address rumours about his retirement during a media availability Tuesday afternoon.
Highway of Tears case: Death of B.C. woman investigated as possible victim of serial killer remains unsolved

It's a mystery that remains unsolved nearly three decades later: what exactly happened to Roxanne Thiara?
Body of vacationing Calgary man who jumped out of boat has been recovered from B.C. lake

The body of a Calgary man reported missing earlier this month has been found, Mounties in British Columbia say.

Here's who is running locally in the provincial election

Here's who is running locally in the provincial election

Here's who is running locally in the provincial election

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