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'We shouldn't have to push people': Most provinces have not made Sept. 30 a stat

While Canada prepares to honour the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, the majority of provinces have not followed the federal government's move to make it a statutory holiday for its workers.

A memorial is displayed on Parliament Hill as ceremonies take place for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Denmark says Baltic gas pipeline leaks were 'deliberate actions'

Explosions rattled the Baltic Sea before unusual leaks were discovered on two natural gas pipelines running underwater from Russia to Germany, seismologists said Tuesday. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said her government regarded the leaks as the results of 'deliberate actions' by unknown perpetrators.

Trudeau says stronger infrastructure needed after inspecting Fiona damage

Justin Trudeau travelled today to P.E.I., where he inspected damage caused by post-tropical storm Fiona and pledged to find ways to build more resilient infrastructure.

23 people taken to hospital after workplace exposure to hydrochloric acid in St. Catharines

A total of 23 people have been taken to hospital in St. Catharines following a hazardous workplace incident on Tuesday.

Who is Pierre Poilievre's wife? What you should know about Anaida Poilievre

Becoming the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada earlier this month has not only raised Pierre Poilievre’s profile among the Canadian public, but has also brought additional attention of his wife. CTVNews.ca takes a look at what we know about Anaida Poilievre.

'Not a great look': Sign on student house during Homecoming prompts neighbor complaints

The sign, a bed sheet with purple paint referencing female genitalia, hung outside a window on the front of a house on Lexington Avenue in London, Ont. on Saturday afternoon during Homecoming festivities, upsetting neighbours of the quiet street. This, as London police release information pertaining to the policing efforts during Homecoming weekend.
'God that’s close to home': Shock sets in following serious London stabbing

A man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in London, according to police. Witnesses told CTV News the victim approached the front door of a house on Nelson Street near Lansdowne Avenue at about 7:30 p.m.
'You are continually worried about getting hit': London cyclists calling for change, organize safe ride to honour student killed in hit-and-run

A number of London cyclists are calling on the city to implement more safety measures on the roads after a 29-year-old student was killed while riding his bike earlier this month. While riding home after a shift at a downtown London, Ont. eatery, Jibin Benoy was struck and killed by a vehicle that then fled the scene.

Windsor

WRH adds to its planning team for new acute care hospital

Progress continues to be made in next steps to building Windsor Essex’s new acute care hospital. Stantec Architecture has been selected as the Planning, Design and Conformance (PDC) consultant for project.
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce 'delighted' with end of ArriveCan

Officials with the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce say they are “delighted” by the Government of Canada’s decision to end the mandatory use of the ArriveCan app and other border COVID-19 restrictions.
Ontario government invests $25.7 million in new Tecumseh elementary school

A new public elementary school in Tecumseh, Ont. will be moving ahead with a $25.7 million investment from the province to create more student spaces and affordable child care.

Barrie

Second man arrested in violent assault of Elnaz Hajtamiri in Richmond Hill, Ont.

Police have arrested another man in connection to an alleged violent attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri in a Richmond Hill, Ont. parking garage just weeks before she disappeared in January.
Orillia OPP lay first-degree murder charge in 'historic' case going back over 12 years

Orillia OPP has laid a charge of first-degree murder in the death of a man who was first reported missing more than 12 years ago.
Orillia police raid leads to multiple charges

Police officers raided two homes on Albert and Victoria streets in Orillia.

Northern Ontario

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BREAKING | Shelter in place in Wiikwemkoong due to armed and dangerous person, schools dismissed

Despite an emergency alert by Ontario Provincial Police asking people in Wiikwemkoong on Manitoulin Island to shelter in place due to an 'armed and dangerous person' Tuesday afternoon, the school board has deemed it 'safe enough for regular dismissal.'
North Bay parents upset after school bus crash

A Tuesday morning crash involving a North Bay school bus with children on board has several parents rattled and police investigating.
Manitoulin police seize $30K in drugs and cash, four charged

Four people – three from Manitoulin Island and a young offender from southern Ontario – have been charged after police executed a search warrant on M'Chigeeng First Nation on Sept. 26.

Ottawa

Six COVID-19 deaths in Ottawa last week, wastewater trending up

Ottawa Public Health has reported six new COVID-19 deaths in the capital since last Tuesday and the wastewater monitoring project is showing a rising trend in the viral signal.
'I’m not some villain in this story:' Mayoral candidate Sutcliffe decries 'trolls'

Ottawa mayoral candidate Mark Sutcliffe is issuing a call for civility, saying community members and elected officials who have been attacking him are contributing to a 'toxic environment' at city hall.
'Car is too fast': Driver blames vehicle for going 200 km/h

A driver facing a stunt driving charge apparently said it was the car's fault.

Toronto

23 people taken to hospital after workplace exposure to hydrochloric acid in St. Catharines

A total of 23 people have been taken to hospital in St. Catharines following a hazardous workplace incident on Tuesday.
'Significant' Hamilton police presence expected ahead of unsanctioned homecoming parties

Hamilton Police Service (HPS) is advising residents who live in neighbourhoods near McMaster University there will be a significant police presence Saturday in anticipation of "unsanctioned" homecoming celebrations.
93 per cent of Black real estate agents believe there is discrimination in Ontario's rental process: OREA poll

Ninety-three per cent of Black real estate agents believe that discrimination plays a role in the rental process in Ontario, according to a new report by the Ontario Real Estate Association.

Montreal

Polls show race for second heating up in Quebec election

Polls heading into the final week of the Quebec election campaign show much of the same results since the first week: a race for second behind the CAQ.
Record number of early ballots; Legault rejects electoral reform

François Legault says he's open to working with opposition parties if his party wins the Oct. 3 election, but he is rejecting all calls to reform the electoral system.
Coroner investigating death of Quebec woman who died by suicide after battle with Lyme disease

Quebec's chief coroner has ordered a public inquiry into the death of Amelie Champagne, a 22-year-old woman who suffered from Lyme disease and took her own life on Sept. 11 in Montreal.

Atlantic

Trudeau says stronger infrastructure needed after inspecting Fiona damage

Justin Trudeau travelled today to P.E.I., where he inspected damage caused by post-tropical storm Fiona and pledged to find ways to build more resilient infrastructure.
'Shocking' erosion of sand dunes in Prince Edward Island National Park due to Fiona

Parks Canada says the scale of sand dune erosion at beaches in Prince Edward Island National Park due to post-tropical storm Fiona is "shocking."
Residents of coastal N.L. town sift through rubble of their homes after Fiona

Neighbours in the small community of Burnt Islands, N.L., are helping each other clean through the rubble of their former homes.

Winnipeg

'It's a slap in the face': Winnipeg students given white shirt to wear instead of marking Orange Shirt Day

A Winnipeg family is upset after their child's school sent home a white shirt to wear on Thursday for the school's 100th anniversary, rather than an orange one to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Disappearance of Vernon Otto now being investigated as a homicide: RCMP

RCMP is now investigating the disappearance of a Manitoba man four years ago as a homicide.
'We shouldn't have to push people': Most provinces have not made Sept. 30 a stat

While Canada prepares to honour the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, the majority of provinces have not followed the federal government's move to make it a statutory holiday for its workers.

Calgary

Charges laid against 'reckless' motorcycle riders in Calgary

Calgary police say they arrested three motorcyclists in connection with two separate incidents of dangerous driving on city streets this month.
Teen suspect takes stand at murder trial in hit-and-run death of Calgary officer

A Calgary teen charged with first-degree murder in the death of a police officer in a hit-and-run took the witness stand as his trial resumed.
Virulent avian influenza continues to hit Alberta poultry flocks

As the first wild ducks and geese begin their fall flight south, highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI,, is once again hitting Alberta's bird farmers hard.

Edmonton

Man screamed, 'Help me,' during fatal Edmonton LRT incident, says witness

An Edmonton woman says she heard someone calling for help moments before a man was killed by an LRT train in Edmonton on Monday.
Edmonton woman killed, 2 men injured in crash west of city

A 58-year-old woman has died after a Sunday evening crash in Parkland County.
Alberta to change licences in spring, reduce second road tests for new drivers

A graduated driver's licence program in Alberta that has been in effect for the past 19 years is getting an overhaul.

Vancouver

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BREAKING | Honda sought after 'major vehicle incident' that closed Sea to Sky Highway northbound

Authorities are trying to locate a damaged white Honda following a "major vehicle incident" that closed the northbound lanes of the Sea to Sky Highway on Tuesday.
'Unseasonably warm conditions' lead to 20 temperature records falling in B.C.

A warm fall day across B.C. led to 20 temperature records falling in the province Monday, preliminary data from Environment Canada shows.
Man charged with robbery after multiple thefts at fast food restaurants: RCMP

Mounties say a man has been charged with robbery after their investigation into thefts at fast food restaurants.

Here’s what’s happening during Oktoberfest this year

Here’s what’s happening during Oktoberfest this year

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BREAKING | Shelter in place in Wiikwemkoong due to armed and dangerous person, schools dismissed

BREAKING | Honda sought after 'major vehicle incident' that closed Sea to Sky Highway northbound