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WATCH LIVE | Experts voice privacy concerns over RCMP's use of 'intrusive' spyware

Privacy and civil liberties experts are sharing their concerns Tuesday with MPs studying the RCMP's yearslong use of spyware in major investigations, calling the previously undisclosed tools 'extremely intrusive' and criticizing the RCMP's belated disclosure of its use of these tools.

Former Privacy Commissioner of Canada Daniel Therrien uses his mobile phone as he waits to appear before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Ford throne speech says more can be done on health staffing but offers no new solutions

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says through his throne speech that more can be done to ease health system pressures, but is not yet offering up any new solutions.

Trump seeks to raise money off news of FBI search of his Florida home

Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday tried to turn the news of an FBI search of his Florida estate to his benefit, citing the investigation in text messages and emails soliciting political donations from his supporters.

Tracking active wildfires around the world

On CTVNews.ca, a satellite map using real-time NASA data shows active wildfires burning around the world.

Twitter down for thousands of users

Twitter was down for thousands of users on Tuesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

Canadian frigates absent from NATO naval forces for first time since 2014

For the first time in eight years, Canadian warships are not involved in either of two NATO naval task forces charged with patrolling European waters and defending against Russian threats.

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opinion | Tom Mulcair: Why Pierre Poilievre's plan to work with provinces to reduce barriers is a good idea

The serious shortage of nurses and doctors has put the spotlight on a long overdue reform to the rules governing entrance requirements for foreign-trained professionals, says former NDP leader Tom Mulcair in an exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.

Sask. RCMP issue Amber Alert for 7-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy

An Amber Alert was issued Monday evening by Shaunavon RCMP in Saskatchewan for seven-year-old Luna Potts and eight-year-old Hunter Potts.

WhatsApp is going to stop letting everyone see when you're online

Two new features being introduced on WhatsApp, which will let you choose who can see when you're active, and to leave groups silently, will start rolling out to all WhatsApp users this month.

London

London police identify weekend homicide victim

London police have identified the city's fourth homicide victim of the year.
172-year-old home spared from demolition in Oxford County

A 172 -year-old home in Oxford County is protected from demolition, at least temporarily.
Man seriously assaulted by multiple people in Stratford, Ont.

Police in Stratford are searching for several suspects after a man was seriously assaulted late last weekend.

Windsor

Police seize $70K in weapons and drugs during Leamington bust

Essex County OPP say officers seized about $70,000 worth of drugs, cash and weapons from a home In Leamington Monday.
Cyclist and dog struck in hit-and-run crash in LaSalle

LaSalle police are looking for the driver of a vehicle after a cyclist and a dog were injured in a hit-and-run crash.
Car crashes through patio fence, into restaurant wall

No injuries were reported after a vehicle crashed into the wall of a fast food restaurant Tuesday afternoon.

Barrie

Suspect arrested in connection to Wasaga Beach shooting

Huronia West OPP have laid charges in connection to a shooting at a home in Wasaga Beach on July 15.
Swim advisory posted for Centennial Park Beach

Based on water samples collected Monday, the city has posted a swim advisory for Centennial Park Beach.
Two arrests made in connection to theft investigation

Barrie police have arrested two suspects in connection to a possible theft on Tuesday.

Northern Ontario

Timmins senior charged for firing gun in ongoing bylaw dispute

An 84-year-old Timmins man is facing a list of firearms-related charges following an incident at an undeveloped lot involved in an ongoing dispute with city bylaw officials, police said.
Ford throne speech says more can be done on health staffing but offers no new solutions

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says through his throne speech that more can be done to ease health system pressures, but is not yet offering up any new solutions.
North Bay health unit receives small supply of monkeypox vaccines

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says it has received a small number of monkeypox vaccine doses.

Ottawa

Six suspects wanted in Ottawa robbery

Police are searching for six suspects after they say a man was driven to suburban Ottawa, assaulted, robbed and left at the side of the road.
Why many Ottawa public servants oppose return-to-office plans

For more than two years, federal public servants have been doing their jobs from home. Now, amid pressure to return to the office, they’re asking why that needs to change.
These are Ottawa's top 8 date night restaurants

Eight Ottawa restaurants are on a new list by OpenTable and Bumble of the top 100 Canadian restaurants for date night.

Toronto

Ontario government promises parents another payout in re-tabled budget

Some parents may get direct payments from the Ontario government yet again this year.
Global epidural shortage hits some Toronto hospitals

Some Toronto-area hospitals are reporting a shortage of epidural tubes amid ongoing global supply issues.
Ford throne speech says more can be done on health staffing but offers no new solutions

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says through his throne speech that more can be done to ease health system pressures, but is not yet offering up any new solutions.

Montreal

Stricter regulations needed as Montreal sees more heat waves per year

Public health officials are warning that deadly heat waves are becoming more common and people need to learn proper ways to deal with them.
More than 288,000 Quebecers now registered with family physician group

In two months, 288,709 more Quebecers have signed up with a family medicine group.
25 more COVID-19 deaths in Quebec as hospitalizations, ICU numbers subside

Quebec health officials confirm 25 more people have died due to COVID-19, a total of 16,069.

Atlantic

Newfoundland highway reopens after days of closures due to out-of-control wildfires

A massive effort began Tuesday to transport food to the southern Newfoundland communities that had been cut off for days from the rest of the island because of raging wildfires.
Family doctor wanted: N.B. woman turns to Twitter to find doctor as wait list hits 74,000

As the doctor wait list hits 74,000 in New Brunswick, one woman is turning to social media with her pitch to try to find a replacement after losing her own doctor.
'We're not asking for the world': Some turn to tents in Lower Sackville amid housing crisis

A number of people are living in tents in a small park just off Sackville Drive in Lower Sackville, N.S., as they struggle to cope with inflation and find affordable housing.

Winnipeg

Officer shooting man in Thompson was reasonable and necessary: IIU

Manitoba’s police watchdog has concluded its investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Thompson last year, and determined that the officer’s decision to shoot the man was “reasonable, necessary and justified in law.”
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WATCH LIVE | Experts voice privacy concerns over RCMP's use of 'intrusive' spyware

Privacy and civil liberties experts are sharing their concerns Tuesday with MPs studying the RCMP's yearslong use of spyware in major investigations, calling the previously undisclosed tools 'extremely intrusive' and criticizing the RCMP's belated disclosure of its use of these tools.
Winnipeg police investigating shots fired in city's North End

Winnipeg police officers are investigating a report of shots fired in the city’s North End.

Calgary

Graphic, violent photos and threats sent to victims in new scam: Calgary police

Calgary police are warning citizens about an extortion scam that sees victims sent graphic and violent photos to intimidate them into handing over their hard-earned money.
Calgary man and dog drown at Spray Lakes Reservoir in Kananaskis Country

Alberta RCMP officers are hoping to recover the body of a man they say drowned while trying to save a dog from Spray Lakes Reservoir.
Fire restriction in effect for part of southwestern Alberta due to hot, dry weather

Officials say extreme temperatures and dry conditions have persisted in the area with almost no precipitation.

Edmonton

Fatal Highway 770 crash part of larger criminal investigation: RCMP

A fatal crash west of Edmonton is part of a larger investigation into a "string" of break-and-enters, police say.
'Very concerning': Camrose casino wants to move to southeast Edmonton

Residents in southeast Edmonton are concerned after finding out that a casino could soon be relocating to their neighbourhood.
Team Canada prepares for unusual world junior hockey championship

The buzz and excitement that surrounded the initial 2022 tournament in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta., is largely absent.

Vancouver

Tents to be removed from Vancouver homeless camp, starting with 'highest risk areas': city

Tents and other structures are being removed from a stretch of East Hastings Street on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside starting Tuesday, the city confirmed.
Hatchet-wielding suspect charged officer in New Westminster, police say

Police have arrested a suspect who allegedly charged at an officer with a hatchet Monday in New Westminster.
2 seniors taken to hospital after break-in attempt near Richmond park

Richmond Mounties are hoping to identify a suspect they say assaulted two seniors during a break-in attempt.