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Quebec confirms first two cases of monkeypox; 20 other suspected cases under investigation

Quebec's health ministry announced Thursday evening there are two confirmed cases of monkeypox in the province, while 20 other suspected cases are still under investigation.

Monkeypox cases have been seen mainly in western and central Africa since the virus was first discovered in 1970. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Canada banning Chinese telecom giant Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks

Canada is banning China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE, another Chinese company, from participating in the country's 5G wireless networks, citing national security and cybersecurity concerns. Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino made the announcement about prohibiting products and services from these 'high-risk vendors,' in Ottawa on Thursday.

Do COVID-19 rapid tests work on Omicron?

A recent study revealed that COVID-19 rapid antigen tests may be less sensitive to newer variants, leaving some to wonder just how accurate these tests actually are. Experts share how to get the most accurate results when testing for the virus.

U.S. accuses Russia of weaponizing food in Ukraine war

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Russia on Thursday of weaponizing food and holding grain for millions of people around the world hostage to help accomplish what its invasion of Ukraine has not -- 'to break the spirit of the Ukrainian people.'

Home is where your nest is, even on a busy road

It’s a busy section of Fanshawe Park Road, between Highbury Avenue and Adelaide Street, at first glance cars going by might not even notice, but truck driver Nathan Watson did during his route.
Bus monitor charged with sexual assault

Police in Owen Sound have charged an 81-year-old man following an investigation into two young girls being touched inappropriately on a school bus.
Gas prices expected to fall another 10 cents in time for long weekend

If you think that long weekends always means a spike in gas prices, you’ll be pleased to know that this Victoria Day weekend is expected to be the exception to that rule.

Windsor

Pelee Island Ferry employees put strike action on hold

Unifor Local 444 has rescinded their strike notice for Owen Sound Transportation.
Hot start to Victoria Day weekend in Windsor-Essex weather

Windsor-Essex residents can expect some hot weather to start the Victoria Day long weekend.
Evacuation zone reduced at Wheatley explosion site

The evacuation zone is being reduced in Wheatley, nine months after a major explosion.

Barrie

Recent spike of vandalism in Essa Township sees thousands in damage

Essa Township has seen 'several incidents' of recent vandalism, according to officials.
Trent-Severn Waterway welcomes boaters back for a new season

Boaters looking to get out on the water this Victoria Day long weekend can now cruise along the Trent-Severn Waterway.
CTV's Jayne Pritchard retires after nearly 40 years

CTV's Jayne Pritchard signs off for the last time after nearly 40 years at the Barrie news station.

Northern Ontario

'Holy grail of all finds': Ottawa boy finds gun while magnet fishing in creek

A 12-year-old Ottawa boy is sharing his story after a magnet fishing trip turned up an unexpected find.
Ontario gas prices about to take massive drop. Here's the best time to fill up

Drivers are set to get some major relief at the pumps ahead of the long weekend with gas prices expected to take a huge drop in Ontario.
Here's one way travellers are avoiding the massive delays at Toronto Pearson Airport

Ongoing delays at Toronto Pearson International Airport have seen passengers waiting on tarmacs and in long lines, and some travelers are now deciding to reroute their plans.

Ottawa

NEW THIS MORNING
NEW THIS MORNING | Ottawa gas prices drop below $2 a litre at the start of the long weekend

Your long weekend road trip will be a little cheaper today, as gas prices drop below $2 a litre at Ottawa stations.
Ontario election campaign chugs along in hybrid mode, with two leaders isolating

Ontario's election campaign will run half virtually, half in-person today, as the leaders for the New Democratic and Green parties isolate with COVID-19.
Canada banning Chinese telecom giant Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks

Canada is banning China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE, another Chinese company, from participating in the country's 5G wireless networks, citing national security and cybersecurity concerns. Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino made the announcement about prohibiting products and services from these 'high-risk vendors,' in Ottawa on Thursday.

Toronto

BALLOT BOX
BALLOT BOX | Zingers and punchlines: Breaking down what happened this week on the Ontario campaign trail

On this week's episode of Ballot Box, the team gives you the debate highlights and brings in some experts to talk about candidates' strategies moving forward.
Ontario election campaign chugs along in hybrid mode, with two leaders isolating

Ontario's election campaign will run half virtually, half in-person today, as the leaders for the New Democratic and Green parties isolate with COVID-19.
Health officials discover nearly 1,000 cases of new COVID-19 subvariant in Ontario

Nearly 1,000 cases of a new Omicron COVID-19 subvariant dubbed 'BA.2.20' have been detected in Ontario, health officials say.

Montreal

Quebec confirms first two cases of monkeypox; 20 other suspected cases under investigation

Quebec's health ministry announced Thursday evening there are two confirmed cases of monkeypox in the province, while 20 other suspected cases are still under investigation.
11 Ukrainian children receive language exception, can go to English school in Quebec

Since March 2022, 11 Ukrainian children fleeing the war in their country have been granted language exceptions to study at English schools in Quebec.
Doctors on Quebec monkeypox frontline: 'I had never heard of this disease 24 hours ago'

Health-care professionals at the forefront of containing monkeypox’s possible arrival in Montreal say it’s too early to know just how far the virus has spread.

Atlantic

Former RCMP officers weigh in on N.S. Mass Casualty Commission testimony

As a former undercover RCMP officer and depot instructor, Calvin Lawrence has a blunt assessment of the RCMP response to Nova Scotia’s April 2020 massacre.
RCMP seeking accommodations for officers testifying at N.S. mass shooting inquiry

The RCMP say the commission of inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia will be violating its own rules if Mounties who endured trauma are called to testify without some form of accommodation.
N.B. coroner jury says use-of-force policy needs review after officer kills woman

An independent group should review the use-of-force policy that guides New Brunswick police to ensure it is concise and understood by all officers in the province, a coroner's jury recommended Thursday.

Winnipeg

Remains of women found in Winnipeg, victim of 'horrifically grisly' homicide: police

Police say a "horrifically, grisly scene" near an apartment building where the partial remains of a woman were discovered this week has also taken investigators to a landfill.
Stakes are high for farmers as 2022 crop shapes up to be most expensive in history

The stakes are high as Canadian farmers take to the fields to plant 2022's crop, which some are saying could find a place in the record books as 'the most expensive ever.'
Elon Musk denies he sexually harassed flight attendant on private jet: report

Billionaire Elon Musk took to Twitter late on Thursday to denounce as 'utterly untrue' claims in a news report that he had sexually harassed a flight attendant on a private jet in 2016.

Calgary

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WATCH LIVE AT 8:30 | Jason Kenney to comment for first time since announcing resignation

Premier Jason Kenney is scheduled to speak publicly for the first time since dropping the bombshell announcement that he plans to step down as UCP leader and premier of Alberta.
Alberta Advantage? Rachel Notley hopes to pick up support that Jason Kenney lost

Thousands of Albertans were stunned Wednesday night when Premier Jason Kenney announced his impending resignation from the job.
Flames to host Saddledome viewing party for Game 3

The Flames delivered some not so hot news and some good news Thursday regarding viewing parties for upcoming games.

Edmonton

WATCH LIVE AT 8:30
WATCH LIVE AT 8:30 | Jason Kenney to comment for first time since announcing resignation

Premier Jason Kenney is scheduled to speak publicly for the first time since dropping the bombshell announcement that he plans to step down as UCP leader and premier of Alberta.
A brief history of the Stanley Cup Playoffs' Battle of Alberta

The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are fighting the Battle of Alberta in the playoffs for the sixth time in the rivalry's history.
Community to meet to discuss proposed feedlot near fragile Alberta recreational lake

Cottage owners and farmers who say a proposed feedlot threatens the water quality of a popular lake are to gather this weekend to discuss how they can keep making their case to the regulatory body that will rule on the project.

Vancouver

Here's how you can save money on groceries while inflation is high

Many shoppers in Metro Vancouver are looking for ways to stretch their grocery budget as they deal with the rising cost of food.
Burnaby company granted Health Canada licence to produce 'magic mushroom' medicine

A small team of around 20 employees at Burnaby's Albert Labs recently received a Health Canada license to further pursue its work in producing psilocybin from mushrooms.
Wages vs. inflation: As costs rise, living wage advocates hope to see B.C. better address affordability

With Canada’s inflation rate hitting a 31-year high last month, people are paying a lot more for many basic needs including food and shelter, and wages have not kept up.