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Border restrictions to enter Canada extended until at least Sept. 30

The federal government announced Wednesday all existing border restrictions to enter Canada will remain in place until at least Sept. 30.

Travelers are photographed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, on Thursday, December 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case

Fallen R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his fame to subject young fans - some just children - to systematic sexual abuse.

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LIVE @ 3:30 PDT | 2 officers undergo surgery, third in hospital after deadly Saanich bank shooting

Police in Saanich, B.C., kept an area near a bank evacuated overnight as they continue to investigate a possible explosive device linked to a deadly gunfight with two suspected bank robbers.

'What were they waiting for?' Woman inside Saanich bank amid shootout describes 'calm' gunmen

A woman who was trapped inside a bank during a robbery and fatal shootout with police near Victoria on Tuesday says there is one question still plaguing her a day later: Why didn't the gunmen just leave with the money?

Where do the inquiries into the 'Freedom Convoy' protests and use of Emergencies Act stand?

Five months ago, the first 'Freedom Convoy' trucks rolled into Ottawa. After the federal government took the unprecedented step of invoking the Emergencies Act to end the protests, a series of inquiries and probes have been initiated. With the nation's capital bracing for more protests over the Canada Day weekend, CTVNews.ca takes a look at where the main commissions and studies stand.

Mother forced to spend night sleeping on Toronto Pearson floor because of Air Canada delays

A mother of three children is speaking out after spending a night on the floor of Toronto Pearson Airport with her young kids in a nightmare weekend of travel.

Virginia man dies by suicide after toddler left in hot car dies

A toddler accidentally left in a vehicle for hours died Tuesday and police said his father was found dead in an apparent suicide at their Virginia home, police said.

Canada to lead upgraded NATO combat force in Latvia

Canada has signed an agreement to upgrade the NATO battlegroup it leads in Latvia to a brigade, a move that signals a commitment to the military alliance even as the federal Liberals resist calls to boost defence spending to two per cent of GDP.

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INVESTIGATION | OPP officer contributed to Toronto's notorious tow truck industry, court hears

A decorated OPP officer became part of the problem of the GTA’s troubled tow truck industry when he played favourites and sent more than half a million dollars in tows to a tow truck company also featured in a reality TV show, according to a Superior Court justice.

Atlantic

Memorial service held for RCMP Const. Heidi Stevenson, killed in N.S. mass shooting

An RCMP officer who was among 22 people killed in the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting was remembered Wednesday during a regimental service in Halifax for her "fierce" character and brave actions.
Woman charged with impaired driving after truck crashes into Sydney building

A woman has been charged with impaired driving after she allegedly crashed a vehicle into a building in Sydney, N.S., and left the scene.
Eskasoni residents divided about new liquor store coming to community

Eskasoni First Nation on Cape Breton Island is about to get its first licensed liquor store, however, opinions in the community are split about whether it's a wise move.

Toronto

This Ontario city just became the largest in the province to officially pay all employees a living wage

This Ontario city is the largest to be designated an official Living Wage Employer to date.
Canada's transportation minister slams 'unacceptable' baggage chaos at Toronto Pearson

Canada's transport minister is speaking out about the 'unacceptable issues' that continue to result in significant delays. He says the federal government has done everything in its control to fix the issue.
Two suspects arrested in murder of Hamilton man who was shot and thrown from vehicle

Hamilton police have made two arrests in connection with the murder of a 39-year-old man who was shot and then thrown from a vehicle back in March.

Montreal

Ahead of summer festivals, Quebec health officials warn of rising COVID-19 numbers

Ahead of the hustle and bustle of festival season in Montreal, Quebec health officials are asking people to stay vigilant amid rising COVID-19 numbers.
More than half of flights at some Canadian airports getting cancelled, delayed: data

Recent data shows more than half of all flights in and out of some of Canada's major airports are being cancelled or delayed, as frustrations for travellers mount due in part to increased summer travel and not enough airport staff.
Montreal woman sentenced to jail time in U.S. for wildlife trafficking

A 27-year-old Montreal woman has been sentenced in New York State following her conviction of 'trafficking in protected wildlife,' according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Northern Ontario

Hwy. 17 closed in Sturgeon Falls following collision

A motor vehicle collision has closed Hwy. 17 in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday.
FedNor invests $1.7M to revitalize local infrastructure in Greater Sudbury
Suspect charged in connection with two break and enters, Sault police say

A 37-year-old suspect is facing multiple charges related to two break and enters from March following a police investigation.

London

Listowel emergency room closed for part of long weekend

For the second time in two days, a Southwestern Ontario hospital has announced a temporary Emergency Room closure.
27-year-old identified as Hensall crash victim

A 27-year-old man has died after a single-vehicle crash near Hensall on Tuesday evening, according to police.
End of year prank results in multiple school evacuations in Stratford

Two Grade 12 students from Stratford District Secondary School (SDSS) have been referred to a community program instead of facing charges after setting off a commercial smoke bomb and placing it inside a garbage can at the school.

Winnipeg

Dog shot, investigators searching for two people: Winnipeg police

Police are looking for two suspects after investigators say a person's dog was shot Tuesday.
Missing girl with specialized medical needs last seen in Assiniboine Park

Winnipeg police are asking for help to find a missing girl who has specialized medical needs last seen in Assiniboine Park.
Visitation restrictions relaxed at Manitoba health-care facilities

The province is changing visitation principles in care homes, clinics, and other care settings to reflect lower COVID-19 transmission rates.

Kitchener

Motorcyclist sustains life-threatening injuries in Kitchener crash

Two people have been transported to hospital after a crash on Ira Needles Boulevard in Kitchener.
Family of Black 4-year-old removed from school by police sues Waterloo Catholic board

The family of a Black four-year-old who was removed from school by police has filed a lawsuit against the Waterloo Catholic District School Board seeking $1 million in damages for what they says is the board's discrimination and negligence.
End of year prank results in multiple school evacuations in Stratford

Two Grade 12 students from Stratford District Secondary School (SDSS) have been referred to a community program instead of facing charges after setting off a commercial smoke bomb and placing it inside a garbage can at the school.

Calgary

Family of Terry Blanchette, Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette ‘disappointed’ in parole eligibility change

A woman related to two Alberta murder victims is speaking out in the wake of a decision that transformed the parole eligibility for Canada’s multiple killers.
Opioid deaths drop in Alberta, provincial data indicates

The Alberta government says it is "cautiously optimistic" about new numbers on the province's opioid-related overdose deaths released this week.
'Absolute carnage': Thunderstorm damages buildings, topples trees outside Calgary

A severe thunderstorm only lasted about 10 minutes, but Nathan Canning says that was enough time to blow the entire roof off his Quonset barn and cause thousands of dollars' worth of damage to his Langdon property.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon hospital stabbing victim randomly attacked with screwdriver, family says

A 55-year-old man was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver at a Saskatoon hospital, according to his daughter.
2 arrested following heavy police presence in Saskatoon neighbourhood

Saskatoon police say an investigation is ongoing, amidst a large police presence on Avenue J South between 21st and 22nd Street West.
Sask. RCMP: Woman killed in crash near Rosetown

A woman is dead following a crash east of Rosetown.

Edmonton

Guilty verdict for man who killed 1-year-old son in Fort Saskatchewan

Damien Christopher Starrett was found guilty of killing his one-year-old son Ares Starrett and assaulting another child in a Fort Saskatchewan home on Nov. 23, 2019.
Family, friends continue to search for 13-year-old Edmonton girl

The search for the 13-year-old girl who disappeared in Edmonton last Friday continued on Wednesday.
'It’s too pretty to be covered up': Local company cleans vandalism off Talus Dome

The silver balls, located on Whitemud Drive near Quesnell Bridge, appeared to have been vandalized with yellow graffiti.

Vancouver

Lytton, B.C., still under evacuation order one year after fire

What was once a village is now a fire-scarred wasteland that is uninhabitable. It's been a year since a devastating fire tore through Lytton, B.C., and even now, most of the community is under evacuation order.
Assault victim dies of injuries, becoming Vancouver's 7th homicide of the year

A 56-year-old man is dead and a 61-year-old man has been arrested in Vancouver's seventh homicide of the year.
Investigators still on scene after deadly bank robbery on Vancouver Island

Saanich police set up a command centre Wednesday morning at the scene of Tuesday’s deadly shootout following a bank robbery.

Regina

Regina police outline 3 options for decriminalizing drugs

The road to decriminalizing drugs in Regina is being paved. On Tuesday, the Board of Police Commissioners met to discuss the possibility of decriminalizing personal illicit drug possession in the city of Regina.
Mandatory sprinkler systems in new residential builds, Regina road upgrades on city council agenda

Mandatory fire sprinkler systems in new residential builds and the Arcola Avenue corridor study are some of the items on Regina City Council’s agenda for its Wednesday afternoon meeting.
Death investigation underway after body found on Rae Street: Regina police

A death investigation is underway after a man’s body was found on the 1200 block of Rae Street early Wednesday morning, Regina Police Service (RPS) said in a release.