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Emergency services on scene at fatal Oxford County crash

A fatal crash has shut down a rural road in Oxford County.

Highway 17 at Highway 59 in Oxford County is closed following a fatal crash on May 29, 2023. (Marek Sutherland/CTV News London)

'Momma, are they going to kill us?’: Guelph, Ont. mother recounts family's escape from Sudan conflict

Rania Mukhtar is still processing her recent trip to Sudan, which was interrupted by the outbreak of military conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Rania Mukhtar of Guelph is detailing how she and her children made it out of the Sudan conflict. (Photo submitted by Rania Mukhtar)

House hit with gunfire in Brantford, shell casings found: police

Brantford police are looking into reports of shots fired after a home was allegedly hit with gunfire.

Police on the scene after gunfire reported hit a home in Brantford. (Colton Wiens/CTV Kitchener) (May 29, 2023)

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Guelph police looking for driver in stolen truck after 3 hit and runs

Guelph police say they’re looking for the driver of a white Chevrolet pickup that was involved in three hit and runs on Friday evening.

A Guelph police cruiser is pictured on a street on Aug. 3, 2022. (Daniel Caudle/CTV News Kitchener)

Employee poked in the eye during cigarette theft: Guelph police

Guelph police have arrested a man after an employee was allegedly poked in the eye during a robbery.

A Guelph police cruiser is seen in this undated file photo.

'Momma, are they going to kill us?’: Guelph, Ont. mother recounts family's escape from Sudan conflict

Rania Mukhtar is still processing her recent trip to Sudan, which was interrupted by the outbreak of military conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

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How often should you wash your clothes? These are the top mistakes

Even though people may be doing five loads of laundry a week, there is a chance they are doing it wrong.

Are you doing too much laundry in a week? Here's when you should be throwing a load of dirty clothes into the washing machine. (CTV News Toronto)

Looking for a side hustle? Don't get caught in an employment scam

An Ontario woman was hoping to earn extra money working a side hustle to help her deal with the rising costs of living, but ended up getting caught in an online employment scam.

Gas prices in southern Ontario to spike to the highest level in months

Drivers can expect to pay more at the pumps this summer as gas prices reach levels not seen since November 2022.

Gas prices are displayed in Carleton Place, Ont. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Ontario student pays nearly $3K for extended warranty on used luxury car, surprised repairs aren't covered

An Ontario student paid nearly $3K for an extended warranty on a used luxury car, only to be told an emissions repair was not covered.

Woman tries to sell phone on Kijiji, gets scammed out of $12K

An Ontario woman was hoping to get some money by selling a smartphone she had through a classified website, but says she ended up being scammed out of $12,000.

GO Train service being expanded between Toronto and Niagara Falls

Ontario is expanding GO Train service between Toronto and Canada's top tourist destination.

Want to save money on ink? Switch to this kind of printer

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'Do not consume': Health Canada recalls brand of mushroom sold in Ontario

Health Canada has issued a recall notice for a brand of mushroom sold in Ontario, and possibly distributed in other provinces, due to listeria contamination.

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Halifax-area wildfire still out of control, 'many' structures destroyed

Officials say a wildfire that began in the Upper Tantallon, N.S., area Sunday afternoon is ongoing and still not under control.

Thick plumes of heavy smoke fill the Halifax sky as an out-of-control fire in a suburban community quickly spread, engulfing multiple homes and forcing the evacuation of local residents on Sunday May 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Clark

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Provinces must seek anti-smoking measures in Big Tobacco settlement: health groups

Three national health organizations want Canada's premiers to push for initiatives to reduce smoking during settlement negotiations with major tobacco companies, years after provinces sued to recoup health-care costs.

Election day: Alberta voters go to the polls, expected nail-biter between UCP, NDP

It’s election day in Alberta in what polls suggest could be a nail-biter finish between the province's two dominant parties.

A Southwest pilot had to crawl into the cockpit window after the flight deck door was locked

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The art of apology and 13 words you shouldn't say after 'sorry'

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Canadian companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers, needs

The discussions, which some companies call 'stay interviews,' are designed to collect feedback from employees and are aimed at learning what the company can do to retain valued team members and keep them happy.

Nova Scotia's modern 'gold rush' poses huge risk to climate, expert warns

Nova Scotia is embarking on what many are calling its fourth gold rush — but instead of panhandling for chunks of gold, mining operations in the province today consist of massive tailings ponds, enormous open pits extracting small traces of gold and a climate toll that one expert says we’re not properly tracking.