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BREAKING | 6 dead, 24 wounded in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade

At least six people died and 24 were wounded in a shooting at a July Fourth parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, and officers are searching for a suspect who likely fired on the festivities from a rooftop, police said Monday.

Police from several local municipalities including the Illinois State Police search downtown Highland Park after the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade Monday, July 4, 2022 in Chicago. (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Former Sask. premier Brad Wall gave strategic advice to key convoy organizer

Former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall was in contact with a key organizer of the Freedom Convoy anti-mandate protest, providing strategic advice before and after the Ottawa occupation began, according to court records obtained by CTV News.

Daughter of Toronto Blue Jays coach killed in 'terrible accident' while tubing in U.S.

The 17-year-old daughter of the Toronto Blue Jays' first base coach died in a 'terrible accident' while tubing in the U.S. this weekend.

U.S. man to be charged with kidnapping, rape after Edmonton teen found: Oregon police

A 41-year-old man will be charged with kidnapping and rape after an Edmonton girl who was missing for more than a week was found, Oregon City Police said.

'It's the real deal': Doctors warn about future wave fuelled by Omicron variants

COVID-19 cases are rising again in Canada, with the two fast-spreading Omicron sub-variants known as BA.4 and BA.5 to blame. CTVNews.ca has a guide to what you need to know about the new variants.

Canada signs $20B compensation agreement on First Nations child welfare

The federal government says it has signed a $20-billion final settlement agreement to compensate First Nations children and families harmed by chronic underfunding of child welfare.

Canadian airlines, airports top global list of delays over the weekend

Canadian airlines and airports claimed top spots in flight delays over the July long weekend, notching more than nearly any other around the world.

U.S. Capitol riot: More people turn up with evidence against Donald Trump

More witnesses are coming forward with new details on the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot following former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's devastating testimony last week against former U.S. President Donald Trump, says a member of a U.S. House committee investigating the insurrection.

'He was a hero': Family says Ottawa man killed in fatal collision sacrificed himself

The family of an Ottawa man killed in a Canada Day crash in the west end says Tom Bergeron died exactly as he lived: selflessly thinking of others before himself.

Atlantic

CAT ferry keeping pace with pre-pandemic sales

The CAT ferry, which sails between Yarmouth, N.S., and Bar Harbour, Maine, has sold more than 20,000 tickets so far this year, that’s up from the 15,100 tickets sold as of June 7.
N.S. woman calls for private fireworks regulation after her dog dies 'scared and alone'

Canada Day weekend fireworks have sparked more calls to either regulate or ban backyard fireworks displays in Nova Scotia.
Inflation relief payments on the way for P.E.I. residents

Over 90,000 Prince Edward Island residents will see a top-up in their bank accounts to help alleviate the pressure of record inflation rates affecting the cost of living in the province.

Toronto

Daughter of Toronto Blue Jays coach killed in 'terrible accident' while tubing in U.S.

The 17-year-old daughter of the Toronto Blue Jays' first base coach died in a 'terrible accident' while tubing in the U.S. this weekend.
Ontario has entered another wave of COVID-19, experts say

Ontario has entered a summer wave of COVID-19 as hospitalizations and cases slowly creep upwards, infectious experts say.
People seen surfing on Toronto subway train in 'incredibly ill-advised' stunt

An 'incredibly ill-advised stunt' is being investigated by the Toronto Transit Commission after video emerged of two masked men carrying Canadian flags while surfing on top of a train.

Montreal

Dozens of firefighters battling blaze started by explosion in Monteregie

More than dozen fire trucks from municipalities across Montreal's South Shore are battling a major fire at an industrial produce building in the Monteregie on Monday morning.
2 million litres of milk dumped after Quebec dairy plant labour dispute

A labour dispute at a Quebec dairy plant has led to the dumping of 2 million litres of milk since Wednesday.
Trades, picks, signings? Habs GM confirms top three candidates

A few days ahead of the Montreal Canadiens first overall draft pick, general manager Kent Hughes says there are still three candidates in the running for the top spot.

Northern Ontario

Contractor sues Timmins gold miner for $7.4M

Gowest Gold Ltd. in Timmins announced Monday it is being sued by North Bay-based Cementation Canada Inc. for $7.4 million.
Sudbury police search for suspect following early morning car chase

One young offender is in custody and police are searching for a second in Sudbury following a car theft July 2.
OPP charge two people in connection with murder on Manitoulin Island

Ontario Provincial Police have charged two people in connection with a June 24 shooting where one person died.

London

One deceased, four taken to hospital following head on collision in Oxford County

One person has died and four others have been taken to hospital following a head on collision in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, Ont. Monday afternoon.
Six people taken to hospital after 2 a.m. crash: Police

A Toronto man is charged after a Monday morning crash that sent six people to hospital, including four children, according to police.
Apartment fire in London, Ont. deemed suspicious by police

Damage is estimated at $150,000 after a "suspicious" Monday morning apartment fire south of the Hyde Park area, according to police.

Winnipeg

Man dead in Sunday morning shooting: Winnipeg police

Winnipeg police say a 59-year-old man is dead after an early morning shooting in the south end of the city on Sunday.
Winnipeg man stole and crashed a car, bit officer during arrest: police

Winnipeg police have charged a man after investigators say he stole a car, crashed it and bit an officer while being arrested.
'I would have done the same thing:' Bowness OK with being Jets' second choice

Rick Bowness doesn't mind being the second choice. The new Winnipeg Jets head coach took part in his first press conference Monday, a little more than a week after first target Barry Trotz declined the team's offer because the veteran wanted to spend more time with his family.

Kitchener

'I was legitimately terrified': Encampment resident recounts armed police response

What ended up being a false alarm saw Waterloo regional police respond to a weapons call at a Kitchener encampment with guns drawn on Saturday.
Driveway paved without permission needs to be ripped up, says Puslinch, Ont. homeowner

A Puslinch, Ont. woman says her driveway will need to be repaved less than month after she came home to find strangers working on it without her prior consent.
Justin Bieber's family member allegedly involved in fiery Stratford crash

A fiery crash shut down a Stratford street on Tuesday and witnesses tell CTV News one of Justin Bieber's family members was allegedly involved.

Calgary

1 dead in Falconridge shooting

One person is dead and several homes were evacuated following a Monday morning shooting in a northeast Calgary neighbourhood.
Body found on QEII Highway near Airdrie

RCMP investigators are seeking dash cam footage after a man was found dead on the QEII Highway near Airdrie early Monday morning.
Calgary police catch 17-year-old driving 170 km/h on Stoney Trail

Calgary police say a teenage driver was recorded travelling 170 km/h on Stoney Trail N.E. over the weekend.

Saskatoon

7-year-old boy dead in Saskatoon following river incident

A seven-year-old boy is dead after an incident on the river over the weekend.
Former Sask. premier Brad Wall gave strategic advice to key convoy organizer

Former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall was in contact with a key organizer of the Freedom Convoy anti-mandate protest, providing strategic advice before and after the Ottawa occupation began, according to court records obtained by CTV News.
Saskatoon COVID-19: Wastewater data shows a slight increase

While signs of COVID-19 in Saskatoon's wastewater remain low, researchers have detected a slight increase.

Edmonton

U.S. man to be charged with kidnapping, rape after Edmonton teen found: Oregon police

A 41-year-old man will be charged with kidnapping and rape after an Edmonton girl who was missing for more than a week was found, Oregon City Police said.
Alberta expands its support for Ukrainians fleeing war and settling in the province

The Alberta government is expanding its support for Ukrainians coming to the province from the war-ravaged country.
Edmonton council to ask province to support new centre to fight downtown crime

Edmonton's city council has voted unanimously to ask the province to support the creation of a hub where social workers, firefighters and police officers could work together to reduce crime.

Vancouver

50 bricks of suspected cocaine seized at B.C. border crossing: CBSA

Someone tried to smuggle more than 50 kilograms of illicit drugs across the U.S.-Canada border, officials say.
Man charged with attempted murder in Williams Lake, B.C. stampede shooting

One of the two people shot at a rodeo in B.C. Sunday was an innocent bystander, according to police.
Fire truck stolen from scene in Surrey, B.C., driven to another city

Officials say someone stole a fire truck from a scene in Surrey, B.C., and drove it out of the city.

Regina

Former Sask. premier Brad Wall gave strategic advice to key convoy organizer

Former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall was in contact with a key organizer of the Freedom Convoy anti-mandate protest, providing strategic advice before and after the Ottawa occupation began, according to court records obtained by CTV News.
Second teenager charged in Rae Street homicide: Regina police

A 17-year-old boy is the second teenager to be charged in the city’s sixth homicide of 2022, the Regina Police Service (RPS) said in a news release.
COVID-19 viral levels in Regina wastewater remain moderate: U of R

COVID-19 viral levels in Regina’s wastewater have remained moderate according to analysis from researchers at the University of Regina.