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More than 10,000 Canadians received a medically-assisted death in 2021: report

More Canadians are ending their lives with a medically-assisted death, says the third federal annual report on medical assistance in dying (MAID). Data shows that 10,064 people died in 2021 with medical aid, an increase of 32 per cent over 2020.

A hospital patient is seen in this file photo. (Pexels)

Author Salman Rushdie on ventilator after stabbing, may lose an eye

Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized Saturday after suffering serious injuries in a stabbing attack, which was met with shock and outrage from much of the world, along with tributes and praise for the award-winning author who for more than 30 years has faced death threats for his novel 'The Satanic Verses.'

Canadian Blood Services in talks around paid donations of plasma as supply dwindles

Canadian Blood Services says it is in talks with companies that pay donors for plasma as it faces a decrease in collections.

LAPD ends investigation into Anne Heche car crash

The Los Angeles Police Department has ended its investigation into Anne Heche's car accident, when the actor crashed into a Los Angeles home on Aug. 5.

Who is novelist Salman Rushdie and why has he faced death threats?

After facing years of controversy over his book, famed novelist Salman Rushie remains hospitalized after a stabbing attack left him with serious injuries. CTVNews.ca has a look at his life and why his work has prompted years of death threats.

FBI seized 'top secret' documents from Trump home

The FBI recovered documents that were labelled 'top secret' from former U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to court papers released Friday after a federal judge unsealed the warrant that authorized the unprecedented search this week.

Halifax's Meagher Park, used as encampment by homeless, cleared out and fenced off

Halifax police say a city park that has been used as an encampment for homeless people has been cleared out and fenced off.
Confirmed case of Monkeypox in New Brunswick

The provincial government’s Department of Health confirmed the case in a news release Friday evening.
Cabin owners in central Newfoundland warned to stop using closed roads

Officials in central Newfoundland are asking people to stop using forest roads to check on their cabins even though the threat of wildfires has eased for local communities and a state of emergency has been lifted.

Toronto

About 14 per cent of Ontario hospitals reporting less than a week supply of epidural catheters: Ontario Health

Approximately 14 per cent of hospitals in Ontario are reporting they have less than a week’s worth of epidural catheters in stock, according to an Ontario Health memo sent to hospital chief executive officers on Friday.
Areas of Union Station evacuated after suspicious package discovered

Areas of Union Station are being evacuated following the discovery of a suspicious package left on the platform on Saturday.
Brampton teen arrested in connection with murder of Toronto rapper Houdini in May 2020

A Brampton teen has been arrested in connection with the murder of a well-known Toronto rapper who was gunned down in the city’s Entertainment District over two years ago.

Montreal

'Vote for Real': Quebec Liberal party unveils election slogan

"Real issues, real solutions" will be the new slogan of the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) for the Oct. 3 elections.
Judge suspends two articles of Quebec's Bill 96 regarding legal translations

A group challenging Quebec's new language law logged a first legal victory against the legislation on Friday, as a judge temporarily suspended a provision requiring English court documents to be translated into French.
Laval boxer David Lemieux announces his retirement from the ring

Laval boxer David Lemieux is retiring from competition, Eye of the Tiger Management announced Saturday.

Northern Ontario

Second collision on HWY 522 Saturday

Highway 522 is closed from Port Loring to Key River due to a collision shortly before 1 p.m.
Canadian who sold his possessions, used up his savings to deliver aid in Ukraine makes a plea for help

Canadian Adam Oake is among volunteers delivering aid to civilians in Ukraine, but he says donations are drying up and he's issuing a plea for help.
New fires wildfires confirmed in the Northeast Region

The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry confirmed two new wildfires in the northeast region Saturday evening.

London

Driver charged in July crash that claimed life of motorcyclist

A driver from the Town of South Bruce Peninsula has been charged by OPP for their alleged involvement in a crash that killed a motorcyclist last month in Grey County.
Driver facing charges in crash that killed one, injured three others

A driver is facing multiple charges Saturday for their alleged role in a vehicle collision that claimed the life of one pedestrian and injured three others in Grey Highlands last month.
Police release identity of cyclist killed on Highway 401, alleged driver facing charges

Police in London, Ont., are releasing the identity of a cyclist who was killed on Highway 401 after they struck by a vehicle. Meanwhile, the alleged driver is now facing charges.

Winnipeg

Fire crews put out overnight truck blaze
Winnipeg police arrest two women from Ontario in connection to grandparent scam

Winnipeg police have arrested and charged two women from Ontario in connection to grandparent scams in the city.
Police, experts sound alarm after another fatal drowning in Manitoba

The number of fatal drownings in Manitoba has police and experts issuing a reminder to Manitobans about how quickly fun in the water can turn tragic.

Kitchener

WRDSB confirms 'student information was accessed' during cyber incident

Waterloo Region's public school board has confirmed that "certain student information was accessed" during a cyber incident last month.
Over 60 cattle killed in barn fire near Alma, Ont.

A total of 65 cattle have been killed after a fire tore through a barn Friday night.
Motorcyclist seriously injured after highway crash in Waterloo

A motorcycle rider has suffered serious injuries following a crash on Hwy. 85 in Waterloo.

Calgary

1 dead following crash in southwest Calgary

Officials say a driver has died after a serious crash early Saturday morning in southwest Calgary.
Calgary police, humane society seize 42 animals in northeast Calgary

Police and the Calgary Humane Society have launched a joint investigation after seizing 42 animals from a northeast Calgary property Friday morning.
Small wildfire burning near Banff's east gates

A small wildfire was burning Friday night around 8:30 p.m., according to the national park's Twitter feed.

Saskatoon

'Spanking will leave marks': Manual used at Saskatoon school encouraged paddling

A training workbook allegedly used at a Saskatoon school targeted in a proposed class action lawsuit outlines a guiding philosophy which encouraged physical discipline.
Committee set to discuss changing city's first Michif-named street

City administration is looking to rename a new Saskatoon street after the word was revealed to have different meanings.
SHA alerts public about elevated risk of Monkeypox

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has alerted the public to the elevated risk of acquiring Monkeypox through anonymous sexual contact.

Edmonton

Local high school academic superstar wins prestigious University of Alberta internship

An Edmonton teen has earned the unique opportunity to learn the ropes of working in a university laboratory, before he even started his undergraduate degree.
'Communications failure': UCP minister tells reporters to stop asking about essay award

A UCP MLA shook her head in frustration and said "wow" while walking away from a microphone Friday, as the fallout continued over an "abhorrent" essay that her government awarded.
Local charities helping families get school supplies seeing 'unprecedented' demand

With the start of a new school year now weeks away, local charities say more people are turning to them to help provide school supplies than ever before.

Vancouver

Surrey South byelection set for Sept. 10

The B.C. government has called a byelection for the Surrey South seat left vacant this spring when former Liberal MLA Stephanie Cadieux was appointed Canada's chief accessibility officer.
'Manipulated' lithium-battery devices the leading cause of fire deaths in Vancouver

Vancouver fire officials say fires caused by lithium-ion batteries have increased 500 per cent in the city since 2016.
Assault suspect held knife to stranger's neck in Vancouver park, police say

Vancouver police say a man has been charged with assault with a weapon after allegedly attacking a stranger with a knife this week.

Regina

SHA alerts public about elevated risk of Monkeypox

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has alerted the public to the elevated risk of acquiring Monkeypox through anonymous sexual contact.
Sask. expanding COVID-19 fourth vaccine dose eligibility to residents 18+

Saskatchewan is expanding COVID-19 vaccine fourth dose eligibility to residents 18 years and older.
'Spanking will leave marks': Manual used at Saskatoon school encouraged paddling

A training workbook allegedly used at a Saskatoon school targeted in a proposed class action lawsuit outlines a guiding philosophy which encouraged physical discipline.