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Head-on crash outside Brantford seriously injures two, alcohol believed to be factor: OPP

OPP believe alcohol was a contributing factor in a head-on crash near Brantford that left two people seriously hurt.

The wreckage after a head-on crash on Colborne Street in Brantford, Ont. on April 1, 2023. (Courtesy: Twitter/@Media371)

Elmira Maple Syrup Festival back for first time since 2019

A delicious tradition has returned to Waterloo region.

The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival on April 1, 2023. (Krista Simpson/CTV Kitchener)

Flood warnings issued for West Montrose, Drayton, New Hamburg, and Ayr

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued flood warnings to four communities along the Grand River watershed.

The Grand River in West Montrose on April 1, 2023. (Brandon Guitar - CTV Kitchener)

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Man arrested in Guelph, Ont. snow-clearing scam

Guelph police say they have arrested a man in an alleged snow-clearing scam with several victims in the city.

A snow shovel is seen in a pile of snow. (Pexels/Karolina Grabowska)

Man facing charges after Guelph police cruisers rammed

Guelph police say a man is facing charges after a stolen vehicle rammed two police cruisers last week.

City of Guelph looks for feedback to solve parking woes downtown

The City of Guelph is working on a plan to fix parking problems in the downtown core.

A parking sign seen in downtown Guelph on Mar. 29, 2023. (CTV News/Jeff Pickel)

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Recall issued for cannabis packages with incorrect THC labels

A recall has been issued for a specific type of cannabis product sold with packaging that incorrectly labels TCH levels.

Two lots of Original Fraser Valley Weed Co. B.C. Sour Kush dried cannabis have been recalled by Health Canada. (Supplied)

Ontario parents drive over 5 hours to find baby formula for 8-month-old twins

An Ontario couple has had to drive more than five hours to find baby formula for their eight-month-old twins.

FILE - An employee walks near empty shelves where baby formula would normally be located at a CVS in New Orleans on Monday, May 16, 2022. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)

House abandoned by couple who 'disappeared' years ago nightmare for neighbour on upscale street

A Toronto man, whose neighbours vanished eight years ago and left their home completely abandoned, said he's fed up living next door to a property that is in complete disarray.

This Toronto house, located in North York, has been left abandoned by its owners. (CTV News Toronto)

5 planets align across the night sky. Here's how to see them in Ontario

Five planets formed a line across the evening sky on Tuesday. Here are some tips for viewing the alignment and where best to see them in Ontario:

Ontario's 2022 Sunshine List is out. Who was the top earner?

Ontario's so-called sunshine list is out and the three top paid public employees in the province are all at Ontario Power Generation.

'I feel horrible': Ontario man denied theft coverage owes $55,000 for stolen truck

An Ontario man said he was shocked when his truck was stolen not once but twice, and the second time it was taken he was surprised to discover he was no longer covered for theft.

Woman receives free gift, but signs contract for $7,000 vacuum cleaner

A Toronto woman said she received a free air purifier as an online promotion, but also signed up for a $7,000 vacuum cleaner in the process.

Ontario couple en route to India forced to turn back due to document issue

An Ontario couple's trip to India was cut short over an issue with their visa documents.

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Police identify two of eight migrants pulled from water near Akwesasne, Que.

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police identified two of the eight migrants whose bodies were pulled from the St. Lawrence River earlier this week, but said Saturday they're still searching for a local resident whose boat was found near the victims.

Rescuers search the area in Akwesasne, Que., Friday, March 31, 2023. Authorities in the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne say one child is missing after the bodies of six migrants of Indian and Romanian descent were pulled from the river Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Hungry iguana bites and infects toddler with rare bacterial infection before snatching her cake

A rare infection with tuberculosis-like symptoms was reported in a toddler after an iguana bit her before snatching away a slice of cake on a trip to Costa Rica.

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W5 investigates | Priest, neighbours issue plea for help for struggling international students in Cape Breton

Cape Breton University has more than doubled in size by enrolling thousands of international students, and critics say the campus and community weren't ready. Watch the documentary 'Cash Cow' on CTV W5, Saturday at 7 p.m.

Interim RCMP commissioner Duheme 'very concerned' about foreign interference

As questions continue to swirl around the issue of other countries' meddling in Canadian affairs, interim RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme says he's 'very, very concerned' about foreign interference, and would like to see the national force be able to use intelligence as evidence in its investigations.

Migrant bodies in St. Lawrence 'heartbreaking' but 'predictable,' advocate says

After the bodies of several people were discovered in the St. Lawrence River, who authorities say were likely trying to cross illegally into the U.S., a migrant advocate is questioning why people are fleeing Canada.

April storms bring May norms: Weather Network’s seasonal forecast

The latest seasonal outlook from The Weather Network shows early April will continue to be chilly with flip-flopping temperatures bringing above and below the usual levels of precipitation seen around this time.

At least 26 dead after tornadoes rake U.S. Midwest, South

Storms that dropped possibly dozens of tornadoes killed at least 26 people in small towns and big cities across the South and Midwest, tearing a path through the Arkansas capital, collapsing the roof of a packed concert venue in Illinois, and stunning people throughout the region Saturday with the damage's scope.

A glass of wine or beer per day is fine for your health: new study

A new Canadian study of 4.8 million people says a daily alcoholic drink isn't likely to send anyone to an early grave, nor will it offer any of the health benefits touted by previous studies, even if it is organic red wine.