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O'Toole says CSIS told him he was focus of Chinese misinformation, suppression effort

Conservative MP Erin O'Toole says Canada's spy agency has told him he was the target of Chinese interference intended to to discredit him and promote false narratives about his policies while party leader.

Conservative member of Parliament Erin O'Toole speaks in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

U.S. officer shoots at truck driver near N.B. border crossing

Traffic is back up and running through the border crossing between Woodstock, N.B., and Houlton, Maine, after a security scare Monday.

Blue Jays pitcher 'truly sorry' for sharing anti-LGBTQ2S+ video

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass said he is 'truly sorry' for sharing a controversial anti-LGBTQ2S+ video on Instagram.

Low sexual satisfaction linked to memory decline later in life: study

Low sexual satisfaction in middle age could be linked to future memory decline, according to a new study.

Human rights activist confirmed to be held in Chinese detention centre: family in Canada

Chinese authorities have confirmed that human rights activist Dong Guangping has been held in a Chinese detention centre since October of last year, according to the man's family in Canada.

Police identify engaged couple shot dead after dispute with landlord near Hamilton

A young couple shot and killed after a dispute with their landlord near Hamilton have been identified by police.

Priest charged in alleged sexual assault of 8-year-old girl on Manitoba First Nation

Manitoba RCMP have arrested a priest from a First Nation community who is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl, and believe there may be more victims.

B.C. teacher who singled out students over their breasts, bathroom-use suspended for 5 days

A B.C. high school teacher is facing a five-day suspension and course requirement after making multiple students feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about their bodies—and it’s not the first time he’s been disciplined in the past decade.

Federal government aiming to dispose of half of its office buildings with hybrid work here to stay

The federal government is planning to offload up to half of its office buildings across the country, citing the rise in remote and hybrid work.

Atlantic

'For God's sake, stop burning': N.S. premier bans all activity in forests, urges residents to abide by burn ban

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has banned all activity in forests as of Tuesday, and says the wildfire damage is “extensive” and “heartbreaking.”
'There is nothing left': 151 Halifax-area homes destroyed by wildfire

A wildfire in northwest Halifax has destroyed more than 150 homes and about 50 other structures, the municipality’s executive director of public safety said Tuesday at a news conference.
New Brunswick wildfire remains out of control, but residents cleared to return home

New Brunswick residents who were forced to leave their homes in the south of the province this week because of a raging wildfire are being told it's safe to return.

Toronto

Blue Jays pitcher 'truly sorry' for sharing anti-LGBTQ2S+ video

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass said he is 'truly sorry' for sharing a controversial anti-LGBTQ2S+ video on Instagram.
Police identify engaged couple shot dead after dispute with landlord near Hamilton

A young couple shot and killed after a dispute with their landlord near Hamilton have been identified by police.
21 deaths now linked to Kenneth Law's lethal products

The number of deaths connected to the products sold by a Mississauga, Ont. man charged with aiding and abetting suicide continues to climb, hitting at least 21 people, according to tracking by CTV News.

Montreal

Lone tenant in a $400-a-month apartment could hold up major Montreal condo project

Carla White is the only remaining tenant in her building, which is slated to be demolished to make room for a 176-unit condo project. But in order to move forward, the developer must reach an agreement with White -- and she says she won't leave until she's provided with a home that offers the long-term stability she needs to ensure she won't end up back on the streets.
Funding cuts put Quebec summer camps in jeopardy this year: ACQ

Some Quebec children may not be able to participate in summer camps this year because of funding cuts to a federal program, says the Quebec Camps Association (ACQ). Almost all summer camps have waitlists because they need more funds to hire more staff, it said Tuesday.
Air Canada failing to provide full services in both official languages: report

Whether travelling by plane, train or automobile, francophone travellers are struggling to access services in their language, Canada's official languages commissioner said Tuesday. Raymond Theberge said it's an ongoing struggle that has gotten worse in the last decade, especially as people begin travelling again.

Northern Ontario

9 active wildfires in northeastern Ontario, highway closed again

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is reporting nine active wildfires in northeastern Ontario on Monday.
Ontario mayor wants to change 'O Canada' lyrics

Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie hopes the city will support calling on the federal government to change the lyrics of “O Canada.”
State of emergency in northern Ontario lakeside community due to rising water levels

Mitch and Donna Bujold moved to their Nellie Lake lot in 2018 for the lakefront view and access to the water, but in recent weeks, it seems the lake has been keen on accessing their property too.

London

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VIDEO | Communities in mourning as OPP officer and respected school bus driver killed in crash

Messages of support continue to come in following the death of an OPP officer and a school bus driver. Both were killed in a crash when their vehicles collided at Oxford Road 33 and Highway 59 northwest of Woodstock.
A sweet success: 11-year-old boy’s cotton candy business takes off in Grand Bend, Ont.

Fin Pearson-Ross is becoming known for his cotton candy business along the Grand Bend strip, and the 11-year-old entrepreneur shows no signs of slowing down.
Adelaide Street North among top five 'worst roads' in western Ontario: CAA

One of London, Ont.’s streets has made the Canadian Automobile Association’s (CAA) top five worst roads list for western Ontario in 2023.

Winnipeg

Priest charged in alleged sexual assault of 8-year-old girl on Manitoba First Nation

Manitoba RCMP have arrested a priest from a First Nation community who is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl, and believe there may be more victims.
Man fatally stabbed on Burrows Avenue; homicide unit investigating

A 22-year-old man has died following an early morning stabbing in Winnipeg on Tuesday.
Violent crime in Winnipeg reaches highest level in 13 years: report

The number of crimes in Winnipeg increased by more than 25 per cent in 2022, which includes a record number of homicides, a spike in the use of bear spray as a weapon, and an uptick in property crimes.

Kitchener

'A phenomenal man:' Community mourns school bus driver killed in crash

Elementary students are among those mourning the loss of a school bus driver killed in a double fatal crash near Woodstock, Ont.
Four-way stop planned for intersection where bus driver and OPP officer killed

The rural Oxford County intersection where an OPP officer and a school bus driver were killed Monday was less than a month away from becoming a four-way stop when the deadly crash happened.
Three new housing developments get the green light from Kitchener council

Kitchener council approved the construction of three new housing developments at a meeting Monday.

Calgary

Calgary man charged in human trafficking investigation involving 15-year-old girl

A 21-year-old Calgary man is facing several charges related to human trafficking after he allegedly sexually exploited a 15-year-old girl.
Pedestrian killed by semi near Banff was facing child pornography charges

A pedestrian hit and killed by a semi-trailer on the Trans-Canada Highway near Banff was facing child pornography charges, CTV News has learned.
Tabulation change led to delay in voting results: Elections Alberta

An Elections Alberta official says a change in how advance “vote anywhere” ballots are counted likely contributed to a delay in publishing the results in Monday's provincial election.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon Bishop backs Catholic schools' stance on 'Rainbow Tent'

Saskatoon’s Roman Catholic diocese is defending the city’s Catholic school administrators in the wake of protests over an internal email that leaked on social media on Thursday.
Rare Video: The one team the Riders have never lost to in preseason

Preseason doesn’t count in the standings, but there is one team that has never beaten the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Sask. RCMP not investigating historic rape case involving church elder, woman says

A woman who says she survived years of sexual abuse at the hands of a church elder in Maple Creek is questioning why police haven't laid charges in her case.

Edmonton

Northern Alberta communities under evacuation alert as new wildfire grows

A new wildfire in northern Alberta has become the province's priority as firefighters battle dozens of wildfires across Alberta.
NDP sweep of Edmonton confirmed; Madu out as minister with fall to Ip in southwest

The Alberta NDP swept the province's capital city for a second time during Monday's provincial election.
Danielle Smith's UCP holds onto power in Alberta

Danielle Smith is still the premier of Alberta, surviving a vigorous campaign and a tight vote Monday against NDP challenger Rachel Notley.

Vancouver

B.C. man wins compensation for Air Canada luggage delay

Air Canada has been ordered to pay over $2,300 to a man whose luggage didn’t arrive before he set off on a nine-day cruise.
B.C. teacher who singled out students over their breasts, bathroom-use suspended for 5 days

A B.C. high school teacher is facing a five-day suspension and course requirement after making multiple students feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about their bodies—and it’s not the first time he’s been disciplined in the past decade.
Atira Women’s Resource Society names interim CEO

Embattled B.C. housing provider Atira Women’s Resource Society has named an interim CEO, a move the board says is part of its work to rebuild trust following a damning report and the former leader's resignation earlier this month.

Regina

Regina school 'bulging at the seams' as funding shortfall looms

Members of the Argyle School Community Council (ASCC) are worried current classroom capacity issues will only be compounded by provincial funding shortfalls expected in the next school year.
Sask. RCMP not investigating historic rape case involving church elder, woman says

A woman who says she survived years of sexual abuse at the hands of a church elder in Maple Creek is questioning why police haven't laid charges in her case.
3 robbery suspects in Regina located by Aerial Support Unit

Three people are facing robbery charges following an alleged assault on May 29 after being located by a police plane.

Here's a look at the highest paid public sector employees in Ottawa in 2022

Here's a look at the highest paid public sector employees in Ottawa in 2022

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VIDEO | Communities in mourning as OPP officer and respected school bus driver killed in crash