Natalie MacLean Wines of the Week for November 28, 2022

Saint Clair Pioneer Block 11 Chardonnay 2019, Aveleda Alvarinho 2021, Versado Malbec 2018, Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé Sparkling, 13th Street June's Vineyard Riesling 2020

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'COVID is not done,' Canadian infectious disease expert says ahead of WHO announcement

While RSV and flu cases steadily decline in Canada, the World Health Organization is set to announce on Monday whether it still considers COVID-19 a global health emergency, but one infectious disease specialist says we still need to keep an eye on the coronavirus.

A person wears a face mask in a grocery store in Montreal, Wednesday, November 16, 2022. The Quebec government has recommended wearing masks in public spaces. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Father pushing Manitoba to follow Ontario, Saskatchewan in screening for CMV

Roughly one in 200 babies born in Canada today will have congenital cytomegalovirus, a virus that can lead to hearing loss, intellectual disability or vision loss. But with only two provinces screening newborns for CMV, one father is asking other health-care systems to do more.

Actress and former senator Viola Leger, best known as La Sagouine, dies at 92

Actress, teacher and former senator Viola Leger has died at the age of 92.
Man, 21, stabbed in Cole Harbour business: RCMP

Police in the Halifax area are investigating after a stabbing Saturday in Cole Harbour.
Car crashes into Torbrook, N.S., home

No charges are expected after a driver crashed a Toyota Corolla into a home in Torbrook, N.S, on Saturday evening.

Toronto

Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion dies at 101

Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion, nicknamed 'Hurricane Hazel,' has died. She was 101 years old. Premier Doug Ford said McCallion died peacefully at her home early Sunday morning.
Premier Doug Ford recounts final moments with dear friend and mentor Hazel McCallion

Premier Doug Ford sat with his dear friend and mentor Hazel McCallion on Saturday, rubbing her hand and helping her family ensure she was as comfortable as possible in her final moments.
Trudeau remembers 'trailblazer' Hazel McCallion as tributes pour in for late Mississauga mayor

Late Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion is being remembered for the many ways she contributed to not only to the city she led for 36 years, but also the province and country following her death on Sunday morning.

Montreal

Quebec basic income program begins, but advocates say many low-income people excluded

Anti-poverty activists are praising the Quebec basic income program as a good step toward helping people meet their basic needs — but say strict eligibility criteria exclude many of the province’s lowest-income residents.
'It's very frustrating, and it's scary': Kanesatake Grand Chief calling for better security from the SQ

Some Indigenous communities in Quebec that are patrolled by provincial police say the established system does not fully meet security needs and needs improvement.
Trudeau attending Ceremony to mark 6th anniversary of murders of six Muslim men at Quebec City mosque, Legault out

The sixth anniversary of the attack on Quebec City's Grand Mosque will be marked this Sunday evening, with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in attendance, but without Premier Francois Legault.

Northern Ontario

Greater Sudbury apartment fire leaves one in hospital, 30 displaced

An apartment fire in Greater Sudbury Saturday evening has left one man in critical condition and displaced 30 residents.
'COVID is not done,' Canadian infectious disease expert says ahead of WHO announcement

While RSV and flu cases steadily decline in Canada, the World Health Organization is set to announce on Monday whether it still considers COVID-19 a global health emergency, but one infectious disease specialist says we still need to keep an eye on the coronavirus.
Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion dies at 101

Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion, nicknamed 'Hurricane Hazel,' has died. She was 101 years old. Premier Doug Ford said McCallion died peacefully at her home early Sunday morning.

London

Multiple engines respond to Sunday morning factory fire in London, Ont.

Seven London Fire Department vehicles, including an aerial unit, responded to an alarm at in the city’s northeast end Sunday. Just before 8 a.m., dispatchers were alerted to a structure fire at Zucora Home on Clarke Road, north of Dundas Street.
Cold and cloudy weather to continue in London, Ont.

As London remains blanketed by cloudy skies, cold temperatures and a risk of flurries, it appears it may still be a few days more until the Forest City has a chance of seeing sunshine, according to Environment Canada.
Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion dies at 101

Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion, nicknamed 'Hurricane Hazel,' has died. She was 101 years old. Premier Doug Ford said McCallion died peacefully at her home early Sunday morning.

Winnipeg

Extreme cold weather to stay for several days: Environment Canada

As extreme cold weather brings wind chill values nearing -40°C, it's impacting everything from winter recreation to the city's most vulnerable population.
Winnipeg firefighters tackle overnight house fire in Sage Creek

Fire crews are cleaning up after an overnight blaze in Sage Creek.
Championship round set at the Manitoba Scotties

The stage is set for the championship round of the Manitoba Scotties provincial women's curling championship in East St. Paul, Man.

Kitchener

Snow events declared in the Tri-Cities

The Tri-Cities are declaring a snow event on Sunday as more snow is expected to fall in Waterloo Region.
Charges laid in connection to large youth fight in Kitchener

The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) reports three youths have been charged in connection to a large fight on Friday in the area of a Kitchener high school.
Top stories of the week: Lost luggage, Code Red in Guelph and a fatal crash in Brant County

From a Cambridge Ont. couple’s months-long struggle to get their luggage from Air Canada to a fatal crash involving a teen in Brant County, here are the top stories of the week from CTV News Kitchener.

Calgary

Extreme cold warning issued for Airdrie, Cochrane area

An extreme cold warning was issued Sunday morning for the area around Airdrie, Cochrane, Olds and Sundre.
Convoy of Albertans make a 'Coutts Loop' in border town to mark 1-year anniversary of blockade

A convoy of Albertans marked the one-year anniversary of the Coutts border blockade in the tiny southern Alberta border town Saturday.
Trudeau attending ceremony to mark 6th anniversary Quebec City mosque shooting

A ceremony will be held Sunday evening to mark the sixth anniversary of Quebec City's deadly mosque shooting and will take place inside the prayer room where the rampage took place.

Saskatoon

Inmate who died in custody in Saskatoon had a history of self harm

An inmate in the Regional Psychiatric Centre died while in custody on Saturday.
Saskatoon police seize firearms in multiple incidents

Saskatoon police have arrested two men in separate firearms-related incidents over the last few days.
Fire and police respond to roof collapse in northwest Saskatoon

The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) called in the fire department to inspect a building in the city’s northwest early Saturday morning.

Edmonton

Outdoor rink in Leduc damaged in Saturday fire

Smoke and flames could be seen billowing out from an outdoor rink on the south side of Leduc Saturday night.
Oilers' offence lowers the boom on Blackhawks in 7-3 win

Tyson Barrie scored a pair of goals as the Oilers headed into a nine-day break in the schedule on a winning note, coming away with a 7-3 victory over the lowly Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.
'COVID is not done,' Canadian infectious disease expert says ahead of WHO announcement

While RSV and flu cases steadily decline in Canada, the World Health Organization is set to announce on Monday whether it still considers COVID-19 a global health emergency, but one infectious disease specialist says we still need to keep an eye on the coronavirus.

Vancouver

Nurse 'did not adequately assess' or care for unresponsive person, B.C. college finds

A former Kelowna nurse has been disciplined by her professional college for her inadequate response to an unresponsive person at the entrance of the emergency department where she was working in September 2021.
B.C. toxic drug crisis: Fewer 911 calls as deaths continue

BC Emergency Health Services saw a slight decline in 911 calls for overdose and drug toxicity last year, but some areas saw a dramatic increase, and the death rate doesn’t appear to be slowing down.
Fire in Vancouver parkade leads to office building evacuation

A fire broke out in an underground parkade in downtown Vancouver Saturday evening and soon spread to the office building above.

Regina

Free, No-barriers yoga aims to help healing for Indigenous trauma survivors in Regina

“Getting in touch with yourself mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically if we’re talking about the medicine wheel, is really a big part of our healing journey as Indigenous people.”
'Everyone can curate their own style': Vintage trends keeping fashion in the past

A local market in Regina is highlighting the growing trend of buying vintage clothes, shoes and more.
How to get over the 'mental hurdle' of being active in the winter

When the cold and snow have people hunkering down, these outdoor enthusiasts find motivation in braving the Canadian winter through community and sport.

Natalie MacLean Wines of the Week for November 28, 2022

Natalie MacLean Wines of the Week for November 28, 2022

WINTER WEATHER TRAVEL ADVISORY | Snowy Sunday: Ottawa to see up to 15 cm

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