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SNC-Lavalin corporations and 2 former top execs charged with fraud, forgery by RCMP

The corporate entities of SNC-Lavalin Inc. and SNC-Lavalin International Inc., as well as two former senior executives of the Quebec-based firms have been charged with a series of fraud and forgery offences by the RCMP.

The SNC-Lavalin headquarters is seen in Montreal on February 12, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Paul Chiasson)

Minimal increase in international travel to Canada since fully vaxxed welcomed

Canada saw only a slight increase in the volume of foreign nationals entering the country in the first week after the border opened to those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista says cosmetic procedure left her 'brutally disfigured'

Canadian fashion model Linda Evangelista says she's been left 'permanently deformed' from a cosmetic procedure that she had approximately five years ago.

Anti-vaxxers in Quebec could be fined up to $12,000 for protesting near schools, hospitals

Anti-vax protesters who picket outside hospitals, schools, daycares or COVID-19 test and vaccine sites could face a heavy fine, according to a bill tabled Thursday by the Quebec government.

Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie were involved in incident at Wyoming restaurant in late August: witnesses

A couple from Louisiana who were vacationing in Jackson, Wyoming, last month said Wednesday they saw an incident involving Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie in a restaurant in one of the last sightings of Petito before her death.

'We've had patients die waiting for a bed': Vancouver Island doctors frustrated with the unvaccinated

An emergency room doctor in Victoria says patients who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 are causing unnecessary delays and even deaths in the health-care system.

Former Nazi death-squad member Helmut Oberlander dead at 97

Former Nazi death-squad member Helmut Oberlander has died in the midst of his Canadian deportation hearing.

Twitter axes Bernier post sharing reporters' emails, urging followers to 'play dirty'

Twitter has taken down a post by People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier after he insulted individual reporters on social media and shared their contact information.

Nasal spray treatment for COVID-19 in the works thanks to a llama named Fifi

Scientists in the U.K. are developing a 'potentially significant' treatment for COVID-19 that could be administered to patients in the form of a nasal spray, thanks to the tiny antibodies produced by a llama.

London

All roads reopen in Middlesex County following heavy rains, flooding

Between flooded roads and flooded basements, London and surrounding regions were left drenched after a significant rain event rolled through the area.
MLHU reports 22 new COVID-19 cases, concerning rise in youth cases

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reporting 22 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, and a concerning rise in cases among pediatric patients.
Western, city and health officials call for calm homecoming

A letter to students at Western University sent on behalf of President and Vice-Chancellor Alan Shepard Wednesday, asks them to avoid unsanctioned parties this homecoming weekend to help improve safety.

Windsor

'I'm banged up, I’m bruised up': Essex MP ready to get back to work after horseback riding accident

Essex Conservative MP Chris Lewis has had great success over the past two elections, but has also suffered a few bouts of really bad luck.
Deaths related to COVID-19 reach 18 in Chatham-Kent

COVID-19 claimed another life in Chatham-Kent Wednesday evening after a hospital patient passed away.
Alert issued following high number of opioid overdoses

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s surveillance and monitoring system has issued an alert after 12 fentanyl overdoses were reported over the last seven days.

Barrie

CP train derails near Parry Sound

Emergency crews are at the scene of a train derailment in McDougall, just north of Parry Sound, Thursday.
Simcoe Muskoka health unit logs 16 new COVID-19 infections

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit logged 16 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday.
OPP ready as hundreds of car buffs expected in Wasaga Beach this weekend

For the second straight year, car enthusiasts are expected to roll in for an unsanctioned car rally drawing a large crowd in Wasaga Beach, and it's not sitting well with the town.

Northern Ontario

No charges will be laid in killing of northern Ontario 'spirit moose'

An investigation into the shooting of a white cow moose in northern Ontario last fall has been closed and officials say no charges will be laid.
Sudbury police charge teen with attempted murder in downtown stabbing

A 17-year-old from Greater Sudbury has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbing of a woman downtown last week.
Timmins police have suspect in custody following fatal shooting

CTV News has learned Timmins police have a suspect in custody after one person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting in Schumacher overnight.

Ottawa

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BREAKING | Mayor gives Alstom, RTM officials 'come to Jesus' talk

The Mayor's Office tells CTV News Ottawa Watson met Thursday morning zia Zoom with officials from the consortium running Ottawa's Light Rail Transit system and train-maker Alstom
Ottawa Hospital requiring visitors to be fully vaccinated

The hospital has announced that starting Monday, it will require proof of vaccination for visitors entering the hospital.
Kingston hospital suspends 136 employees without pay for violating vaccine mandate

As of Wednesday, 95 per cent of employees at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre have met the first dose requirement

Toronto

Ford government won't table legislation to fine anti-vax protesters

Ontario's Doug Ford government isn't planning to table legislation to curtail anti-vaccination demonstrations outside health care facilities and businesses – a sharp contrast from its provincial neighbour.
Millions unable to book eye exams as negotiations with Ontario government stall

For the last three weeks, children, teenagers and seniors in Ontario have been unable to book eye appointments with their doctors—and with negotiations between optometrists and the province stalled, it doesn’t appear as though they will be able to do so any time soon.
Someone in Ontario just won $21-million in the Lotto 6/49 but has yet to claim their prize

Someone in Ontario won more than $21 million in Wednesday’s LOTTO 6/49 draw but has yet to check their ticket.

Montreal

Bill 96: Quebec legislators slam English-speaking kids' French fluency, blame school system

Quebec kids were at the heart of a heated exchange Thursday over language laws -- specifically, English-speaking kids and whether they're really leaving school with functional French.
Anti-vaxxers in Quebec could be fined up to $12,000 for protesting near schools, hospitals

Anti-vax protesters who picket outside hospitals, schools, daycares or COVID-19 test and vaccine sites could face a heavy fine, according to a bill tabled Thursday by the Quebec government.
'Almost dysfunctional': Bonuses in store for workers in Quebec's understaffed public health network

Amid major staff shortages, Quebec will cut large cheques to health-care workers in a bid to strengthen a public network put under serious pressure by the pandemic.

Atlantic

New Brunswick to offer third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to some immunocompromised people

New Brunswick will begin offering a third dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to certain groups of immunocompromised people.
N.S. reports 95th COVID-19 related death, 41 new cases on Thursday

Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting the province’s 95th death related to COVID-19, along with 41 new cases and 20 recoveries on Thursday, as the number of active cases in the province rises to 147.
New Brunswick reports 52 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, active cases rise to 574

Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting 52 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, along with 35 recoveries, as the number of active cases in the province rises to 574.

Winnipeg

COVID-19 outbreak linked to Delta variant reported at Brandon school

One class at a Brandon school has been moved to remote learning after a COVID-19 breakout linked to the Delta variant was declared, according to the province.
Woman armed with knife arrested after multi-car crash on Manitoba highway

A multi-car crash on a Manitoba highway on Wednesday resulted in police arresting a driver on impaired driving and weapon charges.
Manitoba reports 67 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday

Manitoba is reporting 67 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, with more than half of the new cases being unvaccinated.

Calgary

Ottawa will help Alberta through COVID-19's fourth wave, Blair says

The federal government has heard Alberta's call for help in its struggle against the fourth wave of COVID-19 and it will respond, says a statement from Public Safety Minister Bill Blair.
'No margin for error': Albertans look for immediate impact from restrictions as COVID-19 cases climb

As Alberta's latest round of COVID-19 health measures take hold, experts are predicting a dicey stretch — but there is reason to believe case numbers could soon decrease.
'Swift, brutal and purposeful': Killer in random stabbing on Calgary LRT platform guilty of murder

A Calgary man who killed a father of three in an unprovoked stabbing on a CTrain platform in 2017 is guilty of second-degree murder, a judge ruled Thursday.

Edmonton

Man on 'peaceful walk' with family stabbed by stranger downtown: EPS

An Edmonton man was stabbed by a stranger as he was out for a walk with his family downtown last Friday, police say.
Hinshaw, Yiu to give COVID-19 update at 3:30

Watch the press conference with the chief medical officer of health and AHS president and CEO on CTVNewsEdmonton.ca.
WestJet flight makes emergency landing at EIA after engine malfunction

A WestJet flight carrying 59 passengers was forced to make an emergency landing at the Edmonton International Airport on Thursday morning after reports of flames from the engine tailpipe.

Vancouver

COVID-19 outbreak leads to closure of Lower Mainland school after 20 people test positive

A school in B.C.'s Lower Mainland is closing for more than a week due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
'Food-conditioned' bear killed by conservation in North Vancouver was 'peaceful and trusting,' society says

A black bear recently killed by conservation officers in North Vancouver was believed to be "peaceful and trusting," a local society says.
Customer savings under enhanced care plan better than projected: ICBC

ICBC customers renewing their personal auto insurance under the Crown-run auto insurer's enhanced care plan are saving more than the average of $400 originally projected when the new system was first announced in February of last year.