Kingston, Ont. loses 2024 Memorial Cup hosting bid to Saginaw, Mich.

The memorial cup trophy is carried onto the ice prior to the first game of the Memorial Cup championship between the Hamilton Bulldogs and the host Saint John Sea Dogs in Saint John, N.B. on Monday, June 20, 2022. (Darren Calabrese/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

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Air quality in parts of Canada among the worst in the world due to wildfires

Wildfire smoke prompted warnings about poor air quality for many regions across the country, stretching from northern Alberta to the Atlantic.

A fire hose lies along Highway 103 while fire crews work on wildfire flareups near Shelburne, N.S., June 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Communications Nova Scotia

Poilievre threatens to filibuster budget bill if Liberals don't meet demands

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to use procedural tools to delay passage of the federal budget in the House of Commons if the Liberals don't meet his demands.

Conservatives call on feds to see killer Bernardo returned to maximum-security prison

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to use whatever tools it can to reverse a decision by the Correctional Service of Canada to transfer killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison.

EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE | Feds providing $1.5M for increased security at Pride events across Canada

The federal government will be providing $1.5 million to Pride organizations across the country for increased security measures at parades and other events this year, CTV News has learned.

Prince Harry a no-show on first day of court showdown with British tabloid publisher

Prince Harry's phone hacking trial against the publisher of the Daily Mirror kicked off Monday without him present -- and the judge was not happy.

Flair tops Canadian airlines with average number of complaints per 100 flights: CTA

The Canadian Transportation Agency says Flair Airlines Ltd. has the highest number of complaints per 100 flights of all the major airlines in Canada, as airlines have had a rocky recovery year with delayed and cancelled flights.

WATCH

WATCH | Safety campaign shows falls, close calls involving kids in train stations

Australia's transit society Queensland Rail is using CCTV video of real-life falls and near-miss involving children at train stations in a new safety campaign.

Anand: China irresponsible over Taiwan Strait collision risk with Canada, U.S. ships

Defence Minister Anita Anand says Beijing acted irresponsibly on the weekend in the Taiwan Strait, where Washington says a Chinese warship forced a U.S. vessel to avoid a collision near a Canadian frigate.

WATCH LIVE

WATCH LIVE | Wildfire risk remains well above average across Canada this month

An area of land 11 times bigger than the city of Toronto burned from wildfires in the past four days -- Canada's worst spring wildfire season to date.

Atlantic

Uncertainty remains for Halifax-area evacuees as wildfire 100 per cent contained

A wildfire that tore through homes and businesses in the Halifax area is 100 per cent contained, but a historic fire in southwestern Nova Scotia remains out of control.
Weather conditions ground aircraft covering Shelburne County wildfire

Crews fighting an out-of-control wildfire in southwestern Nova Scotia are trying to determine what impact weekend rain had on their efforts.
Nova Scotians' personal information stolen in global security breach: province

The Nova Scotia government says it is investigating the theft of personal information stolen through a global privacy breach to a third-party file transfer system the province was using.

Toronto

BREAKING
BREAKING | Paul Bernardo should 'rot in maximum-security prison' for rest of 'miserable existence,' Ford says

Paul Bernardo should 'rot in a maximum-security prison' for the rest of his 'miserable existence,' Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Monday after the notorious serial killer was moved to a medium-security prison.
BREAKING
BREAKING | Deadly crash forces closure of northbound lanes on Highway 427

One person has died after a crash that closed the northbound lanes of Highway 427.
Air quality statement issued for Toronto amid wildfires in Quebec, northern Ontario

People in Toronto will experience poor air quality and reduced visibility due to the wildfires burning in Quebec and northern Ontario, Environment Canada said Monday.

Montreal

OBITUARY
OBITUARY | Editor of Montreal's only newspaper for Black community, Egbert Gaye, has died at 67

Community Contact newspaper managing editor Egbert Gaye has died. He was 67 years old. He founded the newspaper 31 years ago to serve Montreal's English-speaking Black and Caribbean populations.
Number of Quebec wildfires rises to 164, at least 114 are out of control

The number of forest fires continues to rise in Quebec, while evacuation orders are being maintained for several areas of Sept-Îles, on the North Shore. Minister of Employment and Minister responsible for the North Shore region Kateri Champagne Jourdain said on Monday morning that 164 forest fires were currently burning across Quebec, compared with 156 the previous day.
Conservatives call on feds to see killer Bernardo returned to maximum-security prison

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to use whatever tools it can to reverse a decision by the Correctional Service of Canada to transfer killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison.

Northern Ontario

Evacuation notice issued for residents as forest fire burns near Calabogie, Ont.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says the fire in the Centennial Lake area was reported just after 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia

A wayward and unresponsive business plane that flew over the nation's capital Sunday afternoon caused the military to scramble a fighter jet before the plane crashed in Virginia, officials said. The fighter jet caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.
Increase in mosquitoes 'a trend' across Canada this year. Here's why

Mosquitoes have always been pesky, but this spring it seems the bloodsuckers are thirstier than ever, a trend one expert says is increasing.

London

Life-threatening injuries after Elgin County crash

A person from St. Thomas is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash in Elgin County over the weekend.
Charges laid after incident in Londesborough on Sunday

OPP responded to the village around 12:15 p.m. for a call about a man holding a knife and damaging property.
'Normal' temperatures return to the London region

A much more seasonal week, temperature wise, is on the way for the London area. The sunshine remains but temperatures will drop a few degrees to between 20 C and 24 C — the normal for this time of year being around 24 C.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg bridge construction project cost increasing

The price tag for the St. Vital Bridge project is going up.
Here is how much rain fell in Manitoba over the weekend

As thunderstorms touched down in Manitoba over the weekend, a number of communities were hit with more than 50 millimetres (mm) of rain.
Nearly 10,000 people walk in Winnipeg Pride Parade

Sunday saw the largest Pride Parade in Winnipeg’s history.

Kitchener

Fatal fire under investigation in Waterloo

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a fatal fire in Waterloo.
Police warn people with this model of car to take extra precautions

It comes amid what police say is a growing number of thefts targeting the model.
Kitchener business owner reeling after intentional fire scorches building

A business owner in Kitchener says he’s feeling defeated after his business caught fire again early Sunday morning.

Calgary

Peace officer's vehicle struck during Newell County, Alta., traffic stop

Officials say no one was injured, but an investigation is ongoing after a peace officer's vehicle was struck "at a high rate of speed" during a traffic stop on Friday.
Understanding the deal: Critics skeptical of Calgary event centre agreement ahead of Monday’s public meeting

A public meeting will give Calgarians an inside look into the exact details of an agreement in principle that could land the city a new event centre, but critics are already skeptical of the cost breakdown.
Calgary '88 Olympic Games leader Bob Niven dead at 80

One of the men who brought the Winter Olympic Games to Calgary in 1988 has died.

Saskatoon

Reports outline more shortfalls in Saskatoon city budget

The fiscal situation at city hall will require attention again this week.
Saskatoon hockey legend and olympic athlete Emily Clark hosts camp for aspiring, young players

After a long hockey season, most kids are done with the cold rinks by spring. But for the chance to rub shoulders with a locally grown hockey superstar, you dust off the gear and skate in June.
Saskatchewan landowners fight against illegal drainage washing out land, roads

At the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities convention in February, reeves passed a resolution asking the Water Security Agency to require those who are illegally draining to remediate their unapproved works.

Edmonton

Edmonton teen missing after being swept away in North Saskatchewan River: police

A 14-year-old swimmer is believed to have been caught in a current and swept downstream in the North Saskatchewan River.
Flair tops Canadian airlines with average number of complaints per 100 flights: CTA

The Canadian Transportation Agency says Flair Airlines Ltd. has the highest number of complaints per 100 flights of all the major airlines in Canada, as airlines have had a rocky recovery year with delayed and cancelled flights.
EXCLUSIVE
EXCLUSIVE | Feds providing $1.5M for increased security at Pride events across Canada

The federal government will be providing $1.5 million to Pride organizations across the country for increased security measures at parades and other events this year, CTV News has learned.

Vancouver

Speed believed to be factor in fatal collision in Abbotsford: police

A crash involving a car and motorcycle in Abbotsford Sunday night has turned fatal, according to police.
Where fire crews battled blazes across B.C.'s coast over the weekend

Crews with the Coastal Fire Centre had a busy weekend fighting seven new blazes, including one near Lions Bay.
B.C. premier says Asia trade mission aims to reduce risks amid international unease

British Columbia Premier David Eby says his trade mission to Asia is part of an effort to grow trade and reduce the risks that come with international uncertainties.

Regina

Saskatchewan landowners fight against illegal drainage washing out land, roads

At the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities convention in February, reeves passed a resolution asking the Water Security Agency to require those who are illegally draining to remediate their unapproved works.
Heat warnings continue for Regina, eastern Sask.

A widespread heat warning remains in effect Monday for Regina and parts of eastern and southeastern Saskatchewan.
Regina looking for public opinion on accessibility plan

The City of Regina is in the midst of creating a first-of-its-kind plan to make the city more accessible and it's looking for public input.

Kingston, Ont. loses 2024 Memorial Cup hosting bid to Saginaw, Mich.

Kingston, Ont. loses 2024 Memorial Cup hosting bid to Saginaw, Mich.

AIR QUALITY STATEMENT | Hazy conditions in Ottawa as wildfire smoke blows across the capital

EXCLUSIVE | Feds providing $1.5M for increased security at Pride events across Canada

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EXCLUSIVE | Feds providing $1.5M for increased security at Pride events across Canada

WATCH | Safety campaign shows falls, close calls involving kids in train stations

WATCH LIVE | Wildfire risk remains well above average across Canada this month

BREAKING | Paul Bernardo should 'rot in maximum-security prison' for rest of 'miserable existence,' Ford says

BREAKING | Deadly crash forces closure of northbound lanes on Highway 427

OBITUARY | Editor of Montreal's only newspaper for Black community, Egbert Gaye, has died at 67

EXCLUSIVE | Feds providing $1.5M for increased security at Pride events across Canada