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Air Canada, Pearson again rank No. 1 in delays worldwide; Montreal check-in freezes

Air Canada and Toronto's Pearson airport again claimed the top spots for flight delays on Tuesday, marking at least four days in a row where the country's biggest airline has placed No. 1 of any large carrier worldwide.

Air Canada planes sit on the tarmac at Pearson International Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Brown campaign accuses Conservative party of acting in favour of Poilievre after disqualification from leadership race

Patrick Brown has been disqualified from the federal Conservative leadership race, after ballots have already begun to be mailed out, and his campaign is fighting back against what it calls anonymous allegations.

'Most stressful experience': Express Entry draws resume, but long waits take toll

Canada's immigration department is restarting all Express Entry draws for immigration applications Wednesday, after pausing the program 18 months ago during the pandemic.

Emergency room delays to continue for 'quite some time,' doctor warns

An emergency room physician is urging governments to address the country’s shortfall of health-care workers in light of the recent temporary shutdowns of emergency departments and the staffing downsizing at others.

Woman who was set on fire on Toronto bus has died, police confirm

A woman who was set on fire while on a Toronto bus in a random attack last month has died, police say.

Amanda Todd case: 'Pornographic' Facebook image reported to police, high school friend testifies

A high school friend of B.C. teen Amanda Todd has testified he took action when he saw what he described as a 'pornographic' picture of her on Facebook in November 2011.

Boy, 2, orphaned after both parents killed in Fourth of July parade shooting

Kevin McCarthy, 37, and Irina McCarthy, 35, the parents of a two-year-old boy, were among seven people killed in the Chicago-area mass shooting on July 4.

'We're all really shaken up': Father recounts reuniting with missing daughter as U.S. man is charged

The father of the Edmonton girl who was missing for nine days said he was getting ready to post another update on Facebook last Saturday when police knocked on his door.

Religious group members charged over alleged murder of 8-year-old girl in Australia

Australian authorities have charged 12 members of a religious group with the alleged murder of an 8-year-old girl, police said in a statement Tuesday.

London

Council quashes push for Toronto-style apartment inspections

Slumlords were squarely in the crosshairs of city council on Tuesday evening, but how to best ensure renters have safe and properly maintained housing proved divisive.
Brown campaign accuses Conservative party of acting in favour of Poilievre after disqualification from leadership race

Patrick Brown has been disqualified from the federal Conservative leadership race, after ballots have already begun to be mailed out, and his campaign is fighting back against what it calls anonymous allegations.
Victim of fatal crash near Exeter, Ont. identified

Huron County OPP have identified the victim of a fatal crash north west of Exeter, Ont. on Monday evening.

Windsor

Here are the 36 projects included in Windsor’s $180-million sewer plan

City of Windsor officials are releasing more details about a $180-million Sewer Master Plan that includes 36 projects across the city.
WPS release additional photo of sexual assault suspect

Windsor police have released an additional photo of a person they say is wanted for sexual assault.
Alert issued due to high number of opioid-related ER visits in Windsor-Essex

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is reporting a high number of opioid-related emergency department visits.

Barrie

Patrick Brown disqualified from Conservative leadership race

Conservative Party of Canada's leadership committee has disqualified Patrick Brown from the Conservative leadership race.
Young ATV riders risk injury

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit highlighted the dangers of all-terrain vehicles in its survey released on Tuesday's National Injury Prevention Day.
Simcoe County hospital turns to virtual physicians to help tackle staffing shortages

Georgian Bay General Hospital hopes to address a staffing shortage with virtual physicians.

Northern Ontario

'Most stressful experience': Express Entry draws resume, but long waits take toll

Canada's immigration department is restarting all Express Entry draws for immigration applications Wednesday, after pausing the program 18 months ago during the pandemic.
Brown campaign accuses Conservative party of acting in favour of Poilievre after disqualification from leadership race

Patrick Brown has been disqualified from the federal Conservative leadership race, after ballots have already begun to be mailed out, and his campaign is fighting back against what it calls anonymous allegations.
GTA home prices dropped for fourth consecutive month in June

June sales of Toronto homes fell by just over 41 per cent compared with the same month last year as higher borrowing costs weighed on the market, the region's real estate board said Wednesday.

Ottawa

Gatineau woman still waiting for luggage to arrive after 22 days

An Ottawa woman whose luggage was lost more than three weeks ago still does not have her bag back.
Brown campaign accuses Conservative party of acting in favour of Poilievre after disqualification from leadership race

Patrick Brown has been disqualified from the federal Conservative leadership race, after ballots have already begun to be mailed out, and his campaign is fighting back against what it calls anonymous allegations.
NEW THIS MORNING
NEW THIS MORNING | Electric scooters roll out in Ottawa today

E-scooters are back in Ottawa starting today, but they come with some changes and you won't see quite as many.

Toronto

Gas prices in most of Ontario will take another big drop Thursday

The cost of filling up your gas tank will be a lot less painful on Thursday throughout most of Ontario.
Woman who was set on fire on Toronto bus has died, police confirm

A woman who was set on fire while on a Toronto bus in a random attack last month has died, police say.
GTA home prices dropped for fourth consecutive month in June

June sales of Toronto homes fell by just over 41 per cent compared with the same month last year as higher borrowing costs weighed on the market, the region's real estate board said Wednesday.

Montreal

Two young ER doctors quit Montreal jobs, blaming Quebec's broken health-care system and Bill 96

Two young emergency room doctors, raised and trained in Montreal, are leaving their jobs after only two years to move back to Toronto – and they say the Quebec health-care model and Bill 96 are to blame.
You can now create an account, view past consultations on Quebec's Clic Sante health portal

The Clic Santé appointment booking portal in Quebec, which was used during the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, has expanded its functions in recent weeks.
COVID-19 outbreaks lead to temporary closure of at least 3 Quebec sleepaway camps

At least three sleepaway camps in Quebec have temporarily shut down because of COVID-19 outbreaks, according to the province's camps association (ACQ).

Atlantic

'We can’t forget all we’ve learned': Expert’s advice as N.S. lifts mandatory COVID-19 measures Wednesday

Tuesday was the last day for the volunteer-run asymptomatic walk-in COVID-19 testing sites that were once a constant during the pandemic.
N.S. man charged after 5 dogs found neglected, starving: SPCA

A Nova Scotia man is facing charges after the SPCA says his five dogs were found neglected and starving.
Newfoundland and Labrador replaces health minister amid doctor shortages

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey is replacing his province's health minister.

Winnipeg

New Omicron sub-variant is in Manitoba, province says

New sub-variants of COVID-19 are in Manitoba, with scientists watching trends warning the mutated version of the Omicron variant called BA.5 is highly transmissible.
Pilot project to replace grass in parts of Winnipeg

The City of Winnipeg is moving forward with a plan to switch out the grass in some green spaces around the city.
'Every unit is sold': Mini motos a big trend amid surging gas prices

Mini motos – small motorcycles and scooters – are surging in demand as people grapple with the high prices of gas in Manitoba and across the country.

Calgary

Calgary council approves $87B climate strategy

Members of Calgary city council have passed a controversial climate strategy that outlines how the city will reach net-zero by 2050.
'No worship needed': Gondek asks to be referred to simply as mayor

Calgary's mayor is asking members of the public and her fellow councillors to no longer refer to her as 'your worship.'
CH-146 Griffon helicopter to fly over Calgary at start of Stampede

Calgarians and visitors to the city will have a chance to see a Royal Canadian Air Force tactical helicopter fly overhead when the Calgary Stampede kicks off.

Edmonton

Tickets to Papal Mass at Commonwealth Stadium open Wednesday morning

Tickets for Pope Francis' mass at Commonwealth Stadium on July 26 will be available at 10:30 a.m. MT.
'We're all really shaken up': Father recounts reuniting with missing daughter as U.S. man is charged

The father of the Edmonton girl who was missing for nine days said he was getting ready to post another update on Facebook last Saturday when police knocked on his door.
Alberta to extend $50/month electricity rebate program until December: source

The Alberta government is set to announce that electricity rebates will run until December, CTV News has learned.

Vancouver

Lottery win: A group of B.C. nurses thought they'd won $256. Then they noticed the comma.

A group of B.C. health-care workers were happy to find out they'd won a couple hundred dollars.
Iconic Davie Village bar set to expand

Fans of the iconic Fountainhead Pub on Davie Street can rejoice as the business is expanding its location.
Six B.C. farmers look for love on reality TV

A new CTV reality television show will feature six farmers from British Columbia who are ready for a long-term commitment.