These two Ottawa restaurants are among the most romantic in Canada

Ottawa restaurants Riviera (left) and Cantina Gia are on the list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada for 2023. (Riviera and Cantina Gia/Instagram)

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Biden is coming to Canada: Here's what we know about his visit

U.S. President Joe Biden is coming to Canada Thursday evening, kicking off his short but long-awaited official visit to Canada. Here's what CTV News has confirmed about what will be on the agenda, and what key players are saying about the upcoming visit.

President Joe Biden, center, and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden greet The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada & Mrs. Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, left, during the Summit of the Americas, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

What are the predictions for Canada's real estate market this spring?

The Canadian real estate market has been sluggish since last year, when prospective buyers started putting off plans to purchase homes as the Bank of Canada aggressively hiked interest rates eight consecutive times. But realtors see many edging toward a purchase once more.

Canada broke a population growth record in 2022: StatCan

Canada's population grew by more than one million over the course of one calendar year, breaking previous records, a new Statistics Canada report says.

5 planets will align in an arc across the night sky next week

Sky-gazers will be treated to a parade of planets near the end of month when Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will appear together in the night sky.

Federal government allowing Ukrainians overseas to apply for free emergency visa until mid-July

The federal government will give Ukrainians until mid-July to apply for a free temporary visa to Canada under an emergency program brought in place last year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Prince William visits troops in Poland on surprise trip

Prince William made an unannounced trip to Poland on Wednesday to thank British and Polish troops involved in providing support to Ukraine, before meeting refugees who have fled the conflict with Russia to hear of their experiences.

AP sources: Manhattan DA postpones Trump grand jury session

Manhattan prosecutors postponed a scheduled grand jury session Wednesday in the investigation into Donald Trump over hush money payments during his 2016 presidential campaign, at least temporarily slowing a decision on whether to charge the ex-president.

Transportation Safety Board report on sinking cites lax federal rules on stability

A Transportation Safety Board of Canada report has linked the fatal sinking of a Nova Scotia scallop dragger in 2020 to years of federal inaction on the imposition of stricter stability standards for fishing vessels.
Class to resume Wednesday at Halifax-area high school two days after stabbings

Students at a Halifax-area school where two staff members were stabbed Monday are set to return to class Wednesday afternoon.
Weather statements issued in the Maritimes ahead of snow Thursday

Environment Canada has issued special weather statements in the Maritimes ahead of a spring mix of snow and rain arriving Thursday.

Toronto

Ontario to get rid of temporary paid sick days, lift some COVID measures in LTC homes

The Canadian Press has learned that Ontario will not extend its temporary paid sick day program.
Mystery surrounds Markham, Ont. woman who 'disappeared without a trace'

A Markham, Ont. woman who has been missing for nearly three weeks 'disappeared without a trace,' police say.
Michael Ford asked to rescind 'disturbing, offensive, and racist' comment about Toronto youth

Ontario Minister for Citizenship and Multiculturalism and MPP Michael Ford was called upon Wednesday to rescind a comment made about Toronto youth that some have called “disturbing, offensive, and racist.”

Montreal

5 remain missing as rescuers continue search through wreckage of Old Montreal fire

The search for victims continues in Old Montreal Wednesday, nearly a week after a major fire left at least two dead and five missing. Rescuers are slowly but surely combing through the historic building, which contained multiple illegal Airbnb units at the time of the fire.
'Bricks versus bodies': Father agonizes over pace of recovery efforts in old Montreal fire

As the search for victims of a five-alarm fire in Old Montreal stretched into its fifth day on Tuesday, friends and family members are getting frustrated with the pace of the investigation and lack of answers.
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WEATHER WARNING | Freezing rain warning in effect for Montreal

It may officially be spring, but wintery weather is hanging on. A Colorado low moving into Quebec is expected to bring light freezing rain this evening, after the evening rush hour

Northern Ontario

Northern Ont. police find driver unconscious at the wheel, motor running

Ontario Provincial Police responding to a different call March 17 discovered a driver slumped over the wheel in a running parked car on Main Street in the Town of Thessalon.
Ontario's summer forecast has been revealed. What to expect from June to September

The Farmers' Almanac has released its 2023 summer forecast, and, according to the long-range forecaster, Ontario could be in for some 'hot and soggy' summer months.
Woman blows 4x legal alcohol limit after crashing into car in school parking lot

A Tottenham woman faces impaired driving charges for allegedly blowing four times over the legal limit after crashing into a vehicle in a school parking lot.

London

Suspect arrested in relation to random downtown stabbing: London police

London police have made an arrest in connection to a random stabbing that occured inside a vehicle stopped at a train crossing on Tuesday afternoon.
Tenant recounts harrowing escape from Aylmer fire

Despite losing nearly everything he owns in a downtown Aylmer fire, Justin Temple says he is fortunate to be alive. Standing in front of the blocked-off remains of the century building he called home until Monday night, he recalled his frantic escape.
No more squinting: Bright signs on Wonderland Rd. turned down

Drivers in west London won’t have to squint at night or early in the dark hours of the morning when traveling along a section of Wonderland Road north.

Winnipeg

Manitoba's minimum wage is increasing

The minimum wage in Manitoba is increasing to $15.30 this October.
Major risk of flooding on Red River this spring, predicts Manitoba government

There is a major risk of flooding on the Red River this spring, according to Manitoba’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre
Winnipeg still waiting for opening date for Zellers

Fans of Zellers looking to shop locally at the revamped store in Winnipeg will have to keep waiting.

Kitchener

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BREAKING | Ont.’s police watchdog investigating incident just outside Fergus

Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating an incident near Belwood Lake, a few kilometres northeast of Fergus, Ont.
'I'm going to die': officer recalls night Beau Baker died

Remembering the night he fatally shot Beau Baker outside a Kitchener apartment on Brybeck Crescent in April 2015, Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) Staff Sgt. Eric Boynton - who was a patrol officer at the time - testified he was worried about Baker killing himself or others.
Close call caught on video after driver runs stop sign in Guelph

Guelph police are looking for a driver who was captured on dash cam footage speeding through an intersection without braking at a stop sign.

Calgary

Why were there fireworks in Calgary last night?

Plenty of Calgarians were surprised to hear the sound of fireworks ringing through the city on Tuesday night.
Calgary councillor expecting first child

Calgary councillor Jasmine Mian and her husband are expecting their first child.
Zellers food truck rolls into Calgary on Thursday as store reopens

The Calgary Zellers location opens to the public on Thursday and those visiting the nostalgic retailer will also be able to grab a bite from the Zellers Diner on Wheels.

Saskatoon

Here's what we could see in the 2023-24 provincial budget

The long awaited 2023-24 provincial budget will be unveiled in the Legislature on Wednesday afternoon, outlining the government’s taxation and spending plans for next year.
'I felt the shock go through my whole body': Saskatoon woman wins $100K on scratch ticket

A Saskatoon woman is $100,000 richer after winning an instant scratch ticket.
Sask. sees largest population increase in over a century

Saskatchewan experienced its largest population growth in more than a century last year.

Edmonton

Memorial donuts being sold in support of slain Edmonton police officers

A Crossfield, Alta., bakery is creating something special in memory of Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan, who were shot to death last week.
Police say body of woman found on path by Prospect Point Park storm pond

An investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman's body along a park pathway in Fort McMurray, Alta.
Oilers sign Swedish centre Carl Berglund to entry-level contract

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Carl Berglund to a two-year entry level contract.

Vancouver

1 person sent to hospital after 2-vehicle crash in Langley

A two-vehicle crash in Langley late Tuesday sent at least one person to hospital.
Lifetime teaching ban for B.C. man convicted for 'inappropriate' contact with student

A middle school teacher from British Columbia has been banned from his profession for life after pleading guilty to assault for an incident involving a student.
Homicide team deployed to West Vancouver after man stabbed in apartment parkade

An altercation in a West Vancouver parking garage escalated to a deadly stabbing late Tuesday afternoon.

Regina

Here's what we could see in the 2023-24 provincial budget

The long awaited 2023-24 provincial budget will be unveiled in the Legislature on Wednesday afternoon, outlining the government’s taxation and spending plans for next year.
'Not ideal for anyone': Regina Public Schools to move 200 students from Harbour Landing School

The Regina Public School Board has endorsed the school division’s proposal to have 200 students change schools next year.
Sask. sees largest population increase in over a century

Saskatchewan experienced its largest population growth in more than a century last year.

These two Ottawa restaurants are among the most romantic in Canada

These two Ottawa restaurants are among the most romantic in Canada

FREEZING RAIN WARNING | Icy conditions expected in Ottawa tonight

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WEATHER WARNING | Freezing rain warning in effect for Montreal

BREAKING | Ont.’s police watchdog investigating incident just outside Fergus