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Canada sending more artillery to Ukraine, 'crucial' to fight against Russia: Anand

Canada is sending an additional 20,000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine for the Ukrainian military to use in its ongoing defence against the Russians. This ammunition—155mm calibre, as well as fuses and charge bags—is being donated, but comes at a cost of $98 million, according to the federal government.

Minister of National Defence Anita Anand makes an announcement in support of Ukraine during a press conference at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in Victoria, B.C., on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Power outages persist across Ontario and Quebec as death toll rises

Power outages caused by the powerful and deadly storm that swept across Ontario and Quebec on Saturday are stretching into another day, as hydro providers warned customers they could be waiting even longer for service to be fully restored.

Experts hope 'ring vaccination' will contain monkeypox outbreaks

An infectious disease expert believes monkeypox outbreaks can be contained by using a strategy called 'ring vaccination' – which means vaccinating all the close contacts of an infected person.

Baby formula: Health Canada monitoring 'potential' sunflower oil shortage

Health Canada says it is preparing for the possibility that a shortage of sunflower oil could further strain baby formula supplies in Canada.

11 killed in shooting attacks on 2 bars in Mexico

Eleven people, eight of them women, were killed in simultaneous shooting attacks on two bars in north-central Mexico, authorities said Tuesday.

Satellite images appear to show Russian ships loading up with Ukrainian grain in Crimea

Russia's theft of Ukrainian grain appears to be ramping up as it continues its war on the country, according to new satellite photos of the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

Mapping program Mounties struggled to open could have helped contain N.S. mass killer

A report looking into a mapping program the RCMP had access to -- but couldn't open -- during the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia concludes it could have helped contain the killer's rampage.

Amber Heard rests case in civil suit without calling Depp

Actor Amber Heard rested her case Tuesday in the civil suit between her and ex-husband Johnny Depp without calling Depp to the stand.

200 bodies found in Mariupol as war rages in Ukraine's east

Workers digging through the rubble of an apartment building in Mariupol found 200 bodies in the basement, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday, as more horrors come to light in the ruined city that has seen some of the worst suffering of the 3-month-old war.

London

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BREAKING | London, Ont. Mayor Ed Holder to retire

London, ONt. Mayor Ed Holder will be retiring from politics at the end of the current term of council.
Monday fire leaves family displaced

A London, Ont. family has been displaced after fire tore through their home on Monday evening.
LPS chief releases statement after woman charged for allegedly assaulting police officer

London Police Service Chief Steve Williams issued a statement Tuesday afternoon following an incident at White Oaks Mall earlier this month involving a civilian and a police officer.

Windsor

Shooting investigation underway after large party on Oak Street

Windsor police are asking for help in a shooting investigation after a large party on Oak Street.
Body pulled from Thames River in Dover Township, foul play not suspected

Chatham-Kent police do not suspect foul play was involved after a body was found in the Thames River Friday.
Vandalism reported at Windsor Catholic school

A Windsor Catholic elementary school has been hit with vandalism.

Barrie

Barrie City Councillor Natalie Harris withdraws from mayoral race

Natalie Harris has left the race to become Barrie's 47th mayor less than one month after filing her nomination papers with the city.
Barrie police lift lockdown at Eastview Secondary School following threat investigation

Barrie police are clearing Eastview Secondary School after two threats resulted in the school being locked down Tuesday morning.
Highway 400 wrong way driver charged with impaired

Police say officers stopped a suspected impaired driver travelling the wrong way along Highway 400 in Simcoe County.

Northern Ontario

Ontario election 2022 platform guide: What are the parties promising?

CTVNewsToronto.ca has compiled a list of some of the major pledges made by the leaders of the province’s four major parties.
Police say impaired golf cart driver refused to pull over

A 36-year-old Kirkland Lake resident has been charged following an incident May 22 involving a golf cart driver who refused to stop for police.
Vandals leave broken glass strewn across North Bay playground

Thomson Park playground is temporarily closed as officials deal with vandalism that has rendered the park unsafe.

Ottawa

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LIVE AT 4 P.M. | Ottawa officials to give update on storm cleanup

Tens of thousands of people across the Ottawa region are still without power Tuesday morning as hydro crews continue repair work following Saturday's massive storm.
Ottawa city council meeting cancelled in storm aftermath

Ottawa city council's meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been cancelled as cleanup from Saturday's storm continues.
Spoiled food: City of Ottawa adds more disposal bins

The city of Ottawa is setting up disposal bins at locations across the city for residents to get rid of food spoiled because of the ongoing power outages.

Toronto

Monkeypox patients in Ontario must be isolated in health-care settings

Health-care workers treating patients with monkeypox should use proper N95 masks, eye protection and isolation protocols similar to those of COVID-19, officials say.
Visitors get trapped on Wonderland rides after power outage during Ontario storm

A power outage at Wonderland led to a scary situation after guests were trapped on rides for about 30 minutes during the severe Ontario storm this weekend.
Ontario election 2022 platform guide: What are the parties promising?

CTVNewsToronto.ca has compiled a list of some of the major pledges made by the leaders of the province’s four major parties.

Montreal

Quebec opposition parties say they plan to vote against Bill 96

The Coalition Avenir Quebec government says it plans to move forward with Bill 96, a sweeping language reform and update of Bill 101, despite criticism by opposition parties.
Some Quebecers will likely wait weeks before severely damaged power lines are fixed

After this weekend's fierce storm, some Quebecers are being told to hunker down and get ready to live on generators, or without power, for several weeks.
Hydro-Quebec still working to restore power after intense weekend storm

Hydro-Quebec is still working to restore power to many homes following the weekend storm that left hundreds of thousands of people in the dark.

Atlantic

Mapping program Mounties struggled to open could have helped contain N.S. mass killer

A report looking into a mapping program the RCMP had access to -- but couldn't open -- during the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia concludes it could have helped contain the killer's rampage.
Active 2022 Atlantic hurricane season expected, with up to 21 named storms

The Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to Nov. 30, is expected to be a busy one. Experts from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration out of the United States, along with those from the Canadian Hurricane Centre, released predictions for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season Tuesday.
Mask mandate drops in Nova Scotia public schools Tuesday

When students in Nova Scotia return to school on Tuesday after the Victoria Day long weekend, wearing masks will be optional.

Winnipeg

'It's overwhelming': Manitoba premier, officials, get an aerial view of flood-stricken Whiteshell

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, along with government officials took an aerial tour of the Whiteshell Provincial Park on Tuesday as the area deals with significant floodwaters.
Winnipeg Police looking for 'people of interest' in 21st homicide investigation

The Winnipeg Police Service is asking for the public's help to identify two women considered people of interest in the homicide of a Winnipeg woman.
Monkeypox fears could stigmatize LGBTQ2S+ community, expert says

A theory that the recent outbreak of monkeypox may be tied to sexual activity has put the gay community in an unfortunate position, having fought back against previous and continued stigma around HIV and AIDS, an LGBTQ2+ centre director says.

Calgary

Flames searching for answers to McDavid, Oilers with Edmonton eyeing 3-1 series lead

The Calgary Flames need to figure out a way to at least begin to contain Connor McDavid. The same goes for Leon Draisaitl. Evander Kane, too.
Okotoks man in Kia Optima clocked at 209 km/h outside Black Diamond

A 22-year-old Okotoks man will appear in court after a peace officer recorded him speeding at more than double the limit on an undivided highway on Victoria Day.
CTV News Calgary wins 2022 RTDNA Prairie Region Award

The Radio Television Digital News Association has recognized CTV News Calgary with a RTDNA Prairie Region Award.

Edmonton

Edmonton's K-Days to get $10M from federal government

The federal government is providing $17.5 million for tourism projects in the province, including $10 million for Edmonton's K-Days fair.
City of Edmonton, Oilers Entertainment Group hosting fans for Game 4 rally

As the Oilers prepare for Game 4 against the Calgary Flames, excitement is building for fans in the capital region.
Woman arrested in Strathcona County double stabbing

A 23-year-old woman was arrested after two men were stabbed in a vehicle on Highway 21, said police.

Vancouver

Former CFL wide receiver's sentencing date rescheduled in B.C. for 2009 murder

The sentencing of former Canadian Football League wide receiver Joshua Boden for the murder of a woman in 2009 has been rescheduled to June 16.
2 B.C. men ordered to pay $13,000 for illegally hunting 3 moose

Two B.C. men have been ordered to pay thousands of dollars and were handed hunting bans in connection to the poaching of three moose.
Trudeau to talk Invictus Games in Vancouver after unmarked graves ceremony in Kamloops

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Metro Vancouver today where he is expected to discuss housing and food bank issues.