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Ukraine's fight for 'the future of us all,' Trudeau says on surprise trip to Kyiv

Canada will spend $500 million to help Ukraine's military fight Russia's invasion, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday in Kyiv, where he told the country's parliament they are in a battle for 'the future of us all.'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the Ukrainian parliament in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 10, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn)

Russian cargo plane seized by Canadian government at Toronto Pearson Airport

A Russian-registered cargo aircraft that has been grounded at Toronto Pearson Airport for more than a year was seized by the Canadian government Saturday afternoon and could now be redistributed to Ukraine.

Air Canada passengers frustrated after tech issue delays, cancellations

Last week's technical issues at Air Canada caused delays and cancellations and left hundreds of Canadians stranded and frustrated.

Here's how some of Canada's wildfires compare in size to cities, lakes

Fires across the country are burning millions of hectares of land but what does that really look like? CTVNews.ca compared the blazes to some cities and lakes in the country showing just how big they have gotten.

Public inquiry into foreign interference 'has never been off the table': LeBlanc

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says a public inquiry into foreign interference 'has never been off the table,' following the sudden resignation of special rapporteur David Johnston.

Lawmakers shouldn't wait for unmarked graves report to act, Murray says

Ahead of the release of her interim report on progress as Canada's special interlocutor on unmarked graves at former residential schools, Kimberly Murray says lawmakers at all levels of government shouldn’t be waiting for her findings to act.

Unhealthy habits of university students could lead to future health problems

A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Preventative Medicine Reports by a group of international researchers has found that post-secondary students with unhealthy eating habits can go on to suffer from disease and mental health issues for years to come.

Crowds celebrate Pride in Waterloo region despite security concerns

Hundreds of people turned up for the inaugural Pride street party in Cambridge on Saturday, while others packed Victoria Park in Kitchener for the Tri- Pride event.
OPP investigating two-vehicle collision southwest of New Hamburg

Debris from a badly damaged car could be seen scattered across a rural road in Oxford County on Saturday afternoon following a collision in East Zorra, near Tavistock.
Top-tier dodgeball tournament in Waterloo aims to attract new athletes to the sport

The Canadian Mixed Dodgeball Championships is being held in Waterloo at RIM Park this weekend.

Windsor

'I woke up and my whole house was lit up': Neighbour helps rescue family from Windsor house fire

A Windsor resident is being hailed a hero after alerting a young family with a baby that their house was on fire early Saturday morning.
Firefighters on scene of east Windsor house fire

Windsor fire crews arrived to heavy smoke on scene of a house fire in the city’s east end.
A guilty verdict, a mother opens up, and a man charged with murder: Top 5 Windsor stories this week

Three men found guilty in the shooting death of a local woman, a mother opens up after her teenage daughter’s body was recovered by police, and a man was charged with the murder of his estranged wife. Here’s a look at the top stories on ctvnewswindsor.ca this week.

Barrie

SIU investigating death after Police Interaction in Tay Township

The province's police watchdog is investigating the death of a 55-year-old man Saturday in Tay Township.
Barrie police searching for missing 14-year-old girl

14-year-old Ella was last seen on Friday.
Barrie Airshow takes flight

The Barrie Airshow featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds got underway Saturday afternoon.

Northern Ontario

Someone in Ontario has an email telling them they've won $22M in a Lotto Max jackpot

Someone in Ontario will wake up to an email informing them they're $22 million richer.
Northern Ont. wildfire update, one new fire reported Saturday

There is one new confirmed fire in the Northeast Region as of Saturday. Here’s what you need to know.
Timmins Pride celebrates 10th anniversary with rally and parade

The annual Timmins Pride Rally and Parade in Timmins is celebrating a milestone -- its 10th anniversary.

Ottawa

Four men injured in ByWard Market shooting

Ottawa police say four men were located on Clarence Street with gunshot wounds at approximately 1:30 a.m. Two of the men suffered life-threatening injuries.
Ukraine's fight for 'the future of us all,' Trudeau says on surprise trip to Kyiv

Canada will spend $500 million to help Ukraine's military fight Russia's invasion, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday in Kyiv, where he told the country's parliament they are in a battle for 'the future of us all.'
Diving for debris: Kingston divers pull garbage out of Lake Ontario on day of cleanup, awareness

Our water sources are some of the most important resources we have in the world, so divers and volunteers came together in Kingston to clean up Lake Ontario’s shoreline on Saturday.

Toronto

Russian cargo plane seized by Canadian government at Toronto Pearson Airport

A Russian-registered cargo aircraft that has been grounded at Toronto Pearson Airport for more than a year was seized by the Canadian government Saturday afternoon and could now be redistributed to Ukraine.
'Do not consume': Health Canada recalls brand of frozen berries sold in Ontario

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for two kinds of Alasko brand frozen fruit due to possible norovirus contamination.
Toronto Raptors hiring Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as new head coach: reports

Toronto is hiring Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as its new head coach, according to multiple reports Saturday.

Montreal

'The battle isn't won': Next 48 hours crucial in Quebec wildfire fight : Bonnardel

The next 48 hours will be crucial in Quebec's wildfire fight in northern and western parts of the province, with rain forecast for Monday but warmer, humid temperatures expected until then.
A worker on a Quebec highway construction site was hit by a driver

A worker on a worksite on Highway 15 South in Mirabel was hit by a driver on Friday evening. He suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Stakes are high to make festival season a success this summer, says a business leader

A leader in Montreal's business community says certain factors threaten to throw a wrench into this year's festival season. Chiefly among them is a labour shortage.

Atlantic

Cape Breton tourism officials aim to clear the air after businesses impacted by N.S. wildfires

Although Cape Breton is hours away from the wildfires on mainland Nova Scotia, the head of Destination Cape Breton says some would-be visitors to the island have ended up with the wrong idea.
N.S. woman fined nearly $29,000 for outdoor fire as massive Shelburne wildfire burns

Police say a woman in central Nova Scotia has been fined nearly $29,000 for having an unsupervised outdoor fire in the midst of a provincewide fire ban.
New disc golf course headlines Shamrock Day in Saint John, N.B.

Disc golf lovers in Saint John, N.B., will no longer have to travel the province to play their sport. Shamrock Park now hosts a full 18-hole course for all to enjoy.

Winnipeg

'Things have been changing': Pembina Valley Pride standing up to hate

Hundreds of people gathered to show support after a small community experienced homophobic hate acts during Pride month.
Brandon Sportsplex Arena shut down due to ice plant repairs

Hockey and skating enthusiasts in Brandon will have one less rink to skate on for the foreseeable future.
RCMP close down highway for search warrant

Manitoba RCMP shut down traffic on Highway 9 Saturday morning as part of an ongoing investigation.

Calgary

Canadian WW1 internment operations marked by new Calgarian Ukrainian monument

A memorial exhibit marking a dark part of Canada’s First World War involvement was unveiled in Calgary Saturday.
Alberta man charged after driving SUV through attached garage

A Linden, Alta. man has been charged after allegedly driving an SUV through an attached garage.
Investigators on scene of early-morning fire in vacant Bowness building

Police and fire crews are investigating after a structure fire at a vacant building in Bowness early Saturday morning.

Edmonton

'Get out now': Officials urge people in Yellowhead County evacuation zone to leave as fire tears through the county

"If you're inside this evacuation zone, you need to get out of here." That's the key message the mayors of Edson and Yellowhead County want residents to hear after an evacuation order was issued for the area on Friday evening as a result of a large wildfire threatening multiple communities.
Apartment fire causes traffic delays in Eastwood area

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area of 82 Street between 118 and 122 Avenues while crews fight a fire at an apartment building
Family fun at Edmonton Elks Fan Celebration Day

The Edmonton Elks held a fan celebration day on Saturday ahead of their home opener.

Vancouver

Hundreds displaced after fire breaks out in Maple Ridge

More than 200 people have been displaced after a large fire in Maple Ridge Friday night.
Shifting winds, cooler temperatures helping firefighters at Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Shifting winds, cooling temperatures and intermittent rain showers are helping crews today battling a wildfire that forced the evacuation of the northeast British Columbia town of Tumbler Ridge.
Rain slows down Vancouver Island wildfire, detour route reopens

Rain overnight Friday provided some relief for a wildfire burning out-of-control near Port Alberni, B.C., as crews continue to battle the blaze that shut down the only paved roadway connecting the east and west coasts of Vancouver Island.