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Brown alleges political corruption over Conservative leadership disqualification

Patrick Brown is alleging political corruption played a role in his disqualification from the Conservative Party of Canada's leadership race, a move that came following allegations that his campaign violated election financing rules.

Patrick Brown announces his candidacy for the federal Conservative Leadership at a rally, in Brampton, Ont., March 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Conservative party not printing new ballots despite Patrick Brown's disqualification

Despite being disqualified by the Conservative Party of Canada from becoming its next leader, ousted candidate Patrick Brown's name will still appear on the ballot.

Intense video shows worker dangling from crane at Toronto construction site

Video has emerged showing a worker dangling in the air above a Toronto construction site after accidently getting entangled in a tagline attached to a crane.

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 temporarily bans pets from baggage hold over delays

Air Canada said on Wednesday it will not allow animals in the baggage hold until Sept. 12 due to 'longer than usual' delays at airports, as carriers and airports wrestle with complaints over lost luggage and long lines.

Planning a road trip? Here's how to save money on gas this summer

As gas prices slightly trend down this week after some of the highest national averages seen in recent months, some Canadians may be thinking twice before planning their usual summer road trip plans. CTVNews.ca looks at how drivers can save at the pumps while travelling.

OPINION

OPINION | How much of a mortgage can I afford in Canada?

Prices have been easing slightly recently, but affording a mortgage is still a very difficult task for many Canadians. How much of a mortgage can you afford? Contributor Christopher Liew breaks it down in an exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.

'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.

Ex-'Cheer' star Harris gets 12 years for seeking photos, sex from minors

A federal judge Wednesday sentenced Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix documentary series 'Cheer,' to 12 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and soliciting sex from minors at cheerleading competitions.

London

More ER closures in Listowel and Wingham

Once again due to staff shortages, the emergency departments at both Listowel and Wingham hospitals will be closed overal several upcoming dates.
OPP identifies victim of fatal motorcycle collision near Woodstock

Provincial police have identified the victim of a deadly motorcycle collision that occurred earlier this week.
Victim of fatal head on collision identified: Oxford County OPP

The victim of a fatal head on collision earlier this week in Blandford-Blenheim has been identified as a 41-year-old man from Plattsville.

Windsor

Pedestrian struck by train in Chatham, Ont.

Emergency crews were on scene after a pedestrian was struck by a train late Wednesday afternoon in east Chatham.
Enwin Utilities puts customers on notice following phone scams

Shawn Lippert received a scary call Monday morning. “I got a guy on the other end and said, ‘Hi this is Enwin. We're giving you a courtesy call.’” Lippert was told his Scareshouse Windsor business account was in arrears and service was about to be cut off.
'Is your urgency an emergency?': Windsor-Essex hospital officials appeal to public to reduce hospital and EMS wait times

With the hospital system in Windsor-Essex continuing to operate under tremendous pressure, healthcare leaders are asking residents to reserve calling 911 for emergency situations only, and to seek alternate care for non-medical emergencies.

Barrie

Farmers fed up with canola field selfie fad

Farmers in southern Ontario say they are fed up with a selfie fad that has caused thousands of dollars in damages.
Ontario school buses equipped with new lighting system to stop drivers this fall

School buses may be parked for the summer, but come fall, they will be equipped with a new lighting system to catch drivers' attention.
Trudeau chats with locals in surprise stop at Barrie area farm

Strawberry pickers at Barrie Hill Farms saw more than fresh berries when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited.

Northern Ontario

International film festival returns to Manitoulin Island

Weengushk International Film Festival returns to in-person events this coming weekend. The festival will highlight stories and voices of Indigenous women.
Northern College first school to adopt national cybersecurity standard

Many post-secondary institutions are vulnerable to cyber attacks, according to CyberCatch, a firm tasked with getting small- to medium-sized organizations up to date with Canada's new standard for cybersecurity.
Closed butcher shop in North Bay leads to rotting meat, bad odours and a lot of flies

Bavarian Meat Products in North Bay has been closed since fall of 2021. While the business has closed, flies are thriving and the odour of rotten meat gets worse.

Ottawa

Ottawa senior says he lost life savings investing with company now facing fraud charges

An Ottawa senior citizen says he lost his life savings after investing with a real estate development firm that has been charged with fraud.
One person suffers life-threatening injuries in west Ottawa shooting

Ottawa police are on the scene of a shooting that injured one person in the city's west end.
Alstom exec says LRT train manufacturer did not get adequate maintenance access

The penultimate day of the public hearings into Ottawa’s light rail transit system saw some sharp words from the train manufacturer.

Toronto

'I cannot get any rest': Residents complain of sleepless nights after alleged nightclub opens up under condo

Residents living in Toronto’s west end say they have been left utterly exhausted after an alleged nightclub opened up at the base of their condominium.
Ontario has likely entered new COVID-19 wave driven by BA.5 subvariant, science table warns

Ontario has likely entered a new wave of the pandemic driven by the more infectious BA.5 subvariant, the province’s science advisory table says.
Mother and daughters sleep on Toronto Pearson nursing room floor after chaotic travel experience

A mother from Nova Scotia is speaking out about her recent travel experience through Toronto Pearson Airport after a WestJet flight delay left her and her daughters sleeping on a nursing room floor.

Montreal

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WATCH LIVE @ 9 A.M. | With another COVID climb, Quebec health minister calls news conference for Thursday morning

With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise in Quebec, public health officials have called a news conference for Thursday morning.
'Not a time when Quebec can afford to lose young doctors,' province's opposition leader says of ER exodus

The leader of Quebec's Liberal Party paused her vacation briefly on Wednesday to react to the news that two young emergency room doctors have quit their jobs in their hometown of Montreal to work in Toronto.
Montreal Alouettes fire head coach Khari Jones

The Montreal Alouettes have fired their head coach and their defensive co-ordinator, the team announced Wednesday afternoon.

Atlantic

Person in hospital with serious injuries following Halifax shooting: police

A person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a shooting in Halifax Wednesday night.
Cassidy Bernard's ex-boyfriend sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter in her death

The ex-boyfriend of Cassidy Bernard has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for manslaughter and a consecutive three years for child abandonment in connection with the young mother's death.
Families of N.S. shooting victims 'extremely upset,' reconsidering role in inquiry

Families of victims of the Nova Scotia mass shooting are considering whether to continue participating in the public inquiry into the tragedy because key witnesses are being shielded from cross-examination.

Winnipeg

'Irreconcilable differences': Councillor, fired assistant clash in election race

A political breakup at Winnipeg City Hall is creating intrigue in a council race.
Community organization wants to install cameras to enhance downtown safety

A community organization is proposing a network of cameras in an effort to bolster safety throughout the area.
Dire shortages leave Melita residents with no ER services for the summer

Residents in a southern Manitoba town are asking questions as to why they are facing a summer with no emergency room.

Calgary

Councillor asks Carra integrity investigation be referred to province and police

Ward 2 councillor Jennifer Wyness asked council to consider referring veteran colleague Gian-Carlo Carra's disclosure investigation findings to both the minister and police for further review.
Why is gas more expensive in Calgary than Toronto? Retail experts weigh in

Calgary drivers might be asking why the price of gasoline is more expensive in their energy rich province where oil is refined and extracted than in Ontario, but one retail expert claims to have the answer.
Vacant office space in 2 more Calgary buildings being converted into residential housing

City officials have announced two more downtown buildings that will see vacant office space repurposed into residential housing.

Edmonton

Hazmat team called to investigate white powder at Edmonton school

Emergency crews were called to a Mill Woods school on Wednesday after a security guard reportedly experienced irritation on their hands after finding a white powder.
Man sentenced to 15.5 years for kidnapping, sexually assaulting Edmonton girl

Wade Stene, who admitted to kidnapping and sexually assaulting an eight-year-old Edmonton girl, was sentenced to 15.5 years behind bars Wednesday afternoon.
Edmonton on track to get rid of single-use plastics. Here's how

The City of Edmonton is moving ahead on a new bylaw aimed at reducing the number of single-use items, like plastic cutlery and bags, that end up in city landfills and on city streets.

Vancouver

Park board staff debating if logs should return to Vancouver beaches

The large logs that have lined the water’s edge at many Vancouver beaches have been a favourite lounging spot for sun worshipers for over 50 years.
First COVID-19 vaccine for youngest children in Canada could be approved this month

Health professionals are hoping the rollout of the pending COVID-19 vaccine for children under five will have better uptake than the one approved for children aged five to 11.
Victim of daytime shooting at Surrey hotel identified

Homicide investigators have shared the identity of the man killed in a brazen afternoon shooting in a hotel parking lot in Surrey Monday afternoon.