What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: June 30 - July 3

Fireworks explode behind the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill during Canada Day celebrations, in Ottawa on Wed., July 1, 2015. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang)

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'We've been abandoned': Man dies in B.C. town waiting for health care near ambulance station

For the second time in less than a month, a resident of Ashcroft, B.C., died while waiting for health care.

Canadian home sales fall for 5th month in a row, down 29 per cent from last July

Canada's average resale home price fell 4.5% from a year ago in July and was down 5.4% on the month as buyers continued to sit on the sidelines amid rising borrowing costs.

British regulator 1st in world to OK Moderna's updated COVID booster

British drug regulators have become the first in the world to authorize an updated version of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine that aims to protect against the original virus and the omicron variant.

Canada less than halfway to Afghan resettlement goal one year after Taliban takeover

A year after the Taliban seized control of Kabul, Canada's resettlement efforts have lagged behind official targets and the efforts to help those fleeing the war in Ukraine. More than 17,300 Afghans have arrived in Canada since last August compared to 71,800 Ukrainians who have come to Canada in 2022 alone.

Anne Heche taken off life support, 9 days after car crash

Anne Heche, the Emmy-winning film and television actor whose dramatic Hollywood rise in the 1990s and accomplished career contrasted with personal chapters of turmoil, died of injuries from a fiery car crash. She was 53.

China announces new drills as U.S. delegation visits Taiwan

China announced more military drills around Taiwan as the self-governing island's president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation on Monday, threatening to renew tensions between Beijing and Washington just days after a similar visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi angered China.

Padma Lakshmi 'worried and wordless' over attack on ex-husband Salman Rushdie

Padma Lakshmi is supporting her ex-husband Salman Rushdie in his recovery. The 'Top Chef' star tweeted Sunday that she is 'relieved' Rushdie is 'pulling through after Friday's nightmare' in which he was stabbed multiple times while on stage in New York.

Nova Scotia firefighters head to Newfoundland and Labrador to battle wildfires

A group of Nova Scotians is being sent to fight wildfires burning in central Newfoundland.
'I have to fight for myself': Quadriplegic man says N.S. government told him to live in a hospital

A diving accident at 14-years-old left Brian Parker paralyzed from the chest down. Now at age 49, he's without the person who was caring for him full-time until just last week, after his 68-year-old mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Colonial Building in Newfoundland won't be renamed after all: provincial government

The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it will not be changing the name of the Colonial Building in downtown St. John's.

Toronto

Daycares have two weeks left to opt into $10 a day program. Here is where things stand

About 60 per cent of Toronto’s non-profit childcare centres have opted into the federal government’s $10 a day program ahead of a Sept. 1 deadline but the uptake among for-profit centres has lagged behind.
Ford expanding 'strong mayor' powers to more cities

Addressing municipal leaders in Ottawa this morning, on the first full day of events at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference, Premier Doug Ford said the 'strong mayor' powers he initially said would be granted to the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa will be expanded to other municipalities.
Hamilton police arrest former camp counsellor in sexual assault investigation

Hamilton police have arrested and charged a 24-year-old man accused of sexual assault while working as a camp counsellor at a local college.

Montreal

Quebec launches another COVID-19 vaccination campaign for seniors

Quebec health authorities are launching another COVID-19 booster vaccination campaign.
Quebec's public finances are good despite a climate of 'very high uncertainty': AG

Quebec's public finances are in order as the Oct. 3 election approaches, but nothing should be taken for granted due to prevailing economic uncertainty, according to the auditor general.
Quebec COVID-19 infections steady as province prepares fall vaccination campaign

Three more people in Quebec have died due to COVID-19, a total of 16,129.

Northern Ontario

Parry Sound family shares their heartache after tragic loss of son during camping trip

Everett Freeman, 9, went camping with his family on Huckleberry Island in Georgian Bay, and went missing around 3 p.m. on Friday.
One taken to hospital after Nairn Centre fire

CTV News has learned one person has been taken to hospital after an early morning fire at a camp west of Sudbury.
Former Waterloo Region family remembers nine-year-old after search comes to tragic end

A family that recently moved from Waterloo Region is remembering the life of their nine-year-old boy after the search for him came to a tragic end.

London

Woodstock, Ont. man charged after brandishing conductive energy weapon during argument

A Woodstock man is facing several charges after he allegedly pulled out a conductive energy weapon during an argument.
Woodstock, Ont. doctor wanted on child pornography charges arrested

A Woodstock, Ont. doctor wanted for several child pornography related offences has been arrested.
Motorcyclist killed in crash east of Woodstock, Ont.

A motorcycle rider has died following a Sunday night crash near Woodstock, Ont.

Winnipeg

Anita Neville named new lieutenant-governor of Manitoba

Former Liberal member of Parliament Anita Neville has been named Manitoba's next lieutenant-governor.
'Absolutely devastating': Struggling duty-free stores call for end to ArriveCan app

Duty-free shops along Canada's border, like the one in Emerson, are continuing to report record low sales.
Weather conditions favourable for 'severe' storms in parts of Manitoba

Environment Canada is warning Manitobans that conditions are favourable in parts of the province for the development of “severe” thunderstorms that could cause strong winds, large hail, and heavy rain.

Kitchener

University students displaced by fire in Waterloo

With only a few weeks before classes begin, multiple students have been displaced after flames ripped through a house Sunday morning. Occupants were home at the time and were alerted by a quick-thinking bylaw officer.
Former Waterloo Region family remembers nine-year-old after search comes to tragic end

A family that recently moved from Waterloo Region is remembering the life of their nine-year-old boy after the search for him came to a tragic end.
Police arrest 6, seize $200,000 in drugs in Brantford, Ont.

Six people have been arrested following a two-month drug investigation centered in Brantford, Ont. Nearly $214,000 in illicit drugs and 23 firearms were also seized.

Calgary

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The government of Alberta is looking to draw skilled workers from Toronto and Vancouver to the province and will launch its recruitment campaign Monday morning.
Calgary Flames hiring organist after Willy Joosen's passing

For the first time in decades, the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation is looking to hire a new organist for Flames games.
Search underway for missing teens in northwest Calgary

The Calgary Police Service is seeking tips from the public after two teenage sisters failed to return to their home in the northwest neighbourhood of Sage Hill on Sunday.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon Hilltops kick off regular season with victory over Winnipeg

The Saskatoon Hilltops season opened Sunday with the team’s home-opener against the Winnipeg Rifles at Gordie Howe Park.
Sask. residents aged 18+ now eligible for fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose

Saskatchewan residents 18 years and older are eligible to receive a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Tennis ball sized hail reported in Barrier Lake: Environment Canada

Parts of central Saskatchewan were battered by severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening of Aug 13.

Edmonton

Canadian home sales fall for 5th month in a row, down 29 per cent from last July

Canada's average resale home price fell 4.5% from a year ago in July and was down 5.4% on the month as buyers continued to sit on the sidelines amid rising borrowing costs.
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WATCH LIVE AT 11 MT | Alberta looks to poach skilled workers from Vancouver, Toronto

The government of Alberta is looking to draw skilled workers from Toronto and Vancouver to the province and will launch its recruitment campaign Monday morning.
Smith takes aim at Kenney's sovereignty act comments, asks premier to 'respect' leadership contest

Jason Kenney and United Conservative Party leadership hopeful Danielle Smith traded words about her proposed sovereignty act this weekend, with Smith saying the premier should not interfere in the contest.

Vancouver

'We've been abandoned': Man dies in B.C. town waiting for health care near ambulance station

For the second time in less than a month, a resident of Ashcroft, B.C., died while waiting for health care.
Strike action: B.C.'s largest public sector union to picket BC Liquor Store warehouses

A union representing tens of thousands of government workers says it will begin job action Monday.
Drive-by shooting at Surrey home being investigated

A drive-by shooting of a Surrey home is being investigated by Mounties.

Regina

Sask. residents aged 18+ now eligible for fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose

Saskatchewan residents 18 years and older are eligible to receive a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Canadian home sales fall for 5th month in a row, down 29 per cent from last July

Canada's average resale home price fell 4.5% from a year ago in July and was down 5.4% on the month as buyers continued to sit on the sidelines amid rising borrowing costs.
Tennis ball sized hail reported in Barrier Lake: Environment Canada

Parts of central Saskatchewan were battered by severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening of Aug 13.

What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: June 30 - July 3

What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: June 30 - July 3

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WATCH LIVE AT 11 MT | Alberta looks to poach skilled workers from Vancouver, Toronto

WATCH LIVE AT 11 MT | Alberta looks to poach skilled workers from Vancouver, Toronto