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Biden is coming to Canada: Here's what we know about his visit

U.S. President Joe Biden is coming to Canada Thursday evening, kicking off his short but long-awaited overnight official visit to Canada. Here's what CTV News has confirmed about what will be on the agenda, and what key players are saying about the upcoming visit.

President Joe Biden, center, and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden greet The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada & Mrs. Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, left, during the Summit of the Americas, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

First victim in fatal Old Montreal fire identified as 76-year-old woman

Montreal police have identified the first victim of the deadly fire in Old Montreal last week that has left two dead and five missing. Insp. David Shane said it was a woman named Camille Maheux, who was 76 years old.

What are the predictions for Canada's real estate market this spring?

The Canadian real estate market has been sluggish since last year, when prospective buyers started putting off plans to purchase homes as the Bank of Canada aggressively hiked interest rates eight consecutive times. But realtors see many edging toward a purchase once more.

Canada broke a population growth record in 2022: StatCan

Canada's population grew by more than one million over the course of one calendar year, breaking previous records, a new Statistics Canada report says.

5 planets will align in an arc across the night sky next week

Sky-gazers will be treated to a parade of planets near the end of month when Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will appear together in the night sky.

Canada allowing Ukrainians overseas to apply for free emergency visa until mid-July

The federal government will give Ukrainians until mid-July to apply for a free temporary visa to Canada under an emergency program put in place last year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Prince William visits troops in Poland on surprise trip

Prince William made an unannounced trip to Poland on Wednesday to thank British and Polish troops involved in providing support to Ukraine, before meeting refugees who have fled the conflict with Russia to hear of their experiences.

AP sources: Manhattan DA postpones Trump grand jury session

Manhattan prosecutors postponed a scheduled grand jury session Wednesday in the investigation into Donald Trump over hush money payments during his 2016 presidential campaign, at least temporarily slowing a decision on whether to charge the ex-president.

What made Beethoven sick? DNA from his hair offers clues

Nearly 200 years after Ludwig van Beethoven's death, researchers pulled DNA from strands of his hair, searching for clues about the health problems and hearing loss that plagued him.

London

'They can do anything': Richmond Row business owner says she’s not surprised after random act of violence near her restaurant

It is what many people consider a safe space, secure in the confines of their own vehicle, but a stabbing on Richmond Row may have changed that for many. It happened around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon as a driver in a southbound car was waiting for a train to cross Richmond Street, just south of Piccadilly Street.
Tenant recounts harrowing escape from Aylmer fire

Despite losing nearly everything he owns in a downtown Aylmer fire, Justin Temple says he is fortunate to be alive. Standing in front of the blocked-off remains of the century building he called home until Monday night, he recalled his frantic escape.
Hundreds of students suspended across the region for not providing proof of immunization

Hundreds of students across London, Ont. and Middlesex have been suspended from school for not being up to date on their vaccinations. Notices have been delivered to 675 students and their guardians.

Windsor

Car strikes home in LaSalle, driver in serious condition

A LaSalle man is in serious condition and facing an impaired driving charge after a car collided with an attached garage of a home, according to police.
Missing 32-year-old Windsor woman sought by police

Windsor police are asking for help finding a missing 32-year-old woman.
Contract negotiations resume at Windsor Salt

Windsor Salt confirmed that contract negotiations resumed on Wednesday.

Barrie

Barrie man released from prison after successfully appealing murder conviction

After spending nearly eight years behind bars for the stabbing death of Milan (Mike) Segota, Terrence Barrett is a free man.
Woman blows 4x legal alcohol limit after crashing into car in school parking lot

A Tottenham woman faces impaired driving charges for allegedly blowing four times over the legal limit after crashing into a vehicle in a school parking lot.
Collingwood firefighters rescue 5 people after boat capsized on Georgian Bay

Five people had to be rescued Wednesday morning when a boat capsized on Georgina Bay near Nottawasaga Island.

Northern Ontario

Family sues OPP, others, for more than $2M after woman dies in Sudbury, Ont., jail

The family of a woman who died by suicide in November 2020 while incarcerated at the Sudbury Jail is suing police and other officials for more than $2 million.
Hwy. 17 closed between Wawa, White River

Ontario Provincial Police said early Wednesday evening that Highway 17 is closed in both directions between Wawa and White River.
Northern Ont. police find driver unconscious at the wheel, motor running

Ontario Provincial Police responding to a different call March 17 discovered a driver slumped over the wheel in a running parked car on Main Street in the Town of Thessalon.

Ottawa

Sutcliffe not ruling out public funding for new Senators arena

As the sale of the Ottawa Senators heats up, the city's mayor isn't ruling out public funding for a new downtown arena for the team.
Here are the road closures to expect when U.S. President Biden visits Ottawa

The city of Ottawa has released its list of road closures for the presidential motorcade and visit, starting Thursday when Biden arrives and ending Friday night after his departure.
OC Transpo warning riders it does not offer unmarked rideshare services

If you're waiting for an OC Transpo bus, and someone drives up in an unmarked vehicle claiming to be OC Transpo, don't get in the car. That's the warning from OC Transpo after someone reported a bizarre incident.

Toronto

Ontario to get rid of temporary paid sick days, lift some COVID measures in LTC homes

The Canadian Press has learned that Ontario will not extend its temporary paid sick day program.
1 person in critical condition after daylight shooting in Toronto’s west-end

One person is in critical condition after a daylight shooting in Toronto’s west-end on Wednesday afternoon.
Mystery surrounds Markham, Ont. woman who 'disappeared without a trace'

A Markham, Ont. woman who has been missing for nearly three weeks 'disappeared without a trace,' police say.

Montreal

First victim in fatal Old Montreal fire identified as 76-year-old woman

Montreal police have identified the first victim of the deadly fire in Old Montreal last week that has left two dead and five missing. Insp. David Shane said it was a woman named Camille Maheux, who was 76 years old.
Virtual reality tech to help pediatric patients manage pain at Montreal hospital

Children undergoing medical procedures at a Montreal hospital have a new tool to help them through pain and anxiety. Shriner’s Children’s Hospital says virtual reality headsets offer patients an escape to another world.
Quebec agrees to pause eviction of homeless encampment under Ville-Marie Expressway

The Quebec government has committed to finding housing for more than a dozen homeless people living in an encampment under the Ville-Marie Expressway in Montreal. Lawyers and the mobile legal clinic were in court on Wednesday to challenge an eviction notice given to the homeless people living in the encampment.

Atlantic

Transportation Safety Board report on sinking cites lax federal rules on stability

A Transportation Safety Board of Canada report has linked the fatal sinking of a Nova Scotia scallop dragger in 2020 to years of federal inaction on the imposition of stricter stability standards for fishing vessels.
Class to resume Wednesday at Halifax-area high school two days after stabbings

Students at a Halifax-area school where two staff members were stabbed Monday are set to return to class Wednesday afternoon.
Weather statements issued in the Maritimes ahead of snow Thursday

Environment Canada has issued special weather statements in the Maritimes ahead of a spring mix of snow and rain arriving Thursday.

Winnipeg

Major risk of flooding on Red River this spring, predicts Manitoba government

There is a major risk of flooding on the Red River this spring, according to Manitoba’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre
Police release picture of suspect in assault case

Winnipeg police are looking for the public's help in trying to identify a suspect in an assault case.
Winnipeg still waiting for opening date for Zellers

Fans of Zellers looking to shop locally at the revamped store in Winnipeg will have to keep waiting.

Calgary

Alberta is Calling campaign seems to have worked in Ontario

New population estimates, released by Statistics Canada, suggest the Alberta government's recruitment campaign has worked in Ontario.
National Impaired Driving Prevention Week reminds Calgarians to make responsible choices

Family members and close friends of a young Calgary couple killed in a car crash last summer are reminding others to plan ahead and make responsible choices on this National Impaired Driving Prevention Week.
Why were there fireworks in Calgary last night?

Plenty of Calgarians were surprised to hear the sound of fireworks ringing through the city on Tuesday night.

Edmonton

'We are a natural gas province': Smith says Alberta needs power plants, not wind and solar

Alberta's premier assured a ballroom of rural leaders Wednesday that she does not want to see the province move away from electricity generated from fossil fuels, while complaining about solar panels covering farm land.
EPS announces death of constable

The Edmonton Police Service announced the death of an officer on Tuesday.
Alberta information commissioner to investigate Kearl tailings leak notifications

Alberta's information commissioner says she will investigate the province's energy regulator over how the public was notified about oilsands tailings pond releases at Imperial Oil's Kearl mine.

Vancouver

Former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart wins $100K court costs in NPA defamation case

A B.C. judge says former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart can recover more than $100,000 in legal costs related to a failed defamation case launched by political rivals in the once-dominant Non-Partisan Association.
Vancouver lawyer fined $12K for misconduct involving 30 clients over 5 years

A Vancouver lawyer is facing a $12,000 fine over professional misconduct spanning five years and 30 immigration law clients.
'I don’t see an end at this point': The struggle to shut down a violent homeless camp in Abbotsford

Years after the site first sprang up, many wonder if what’s known as the Lonzo camp will ever be shut down.