Three people injured, one critically in Caledon house fire

Three people were sent to hospital, one in critical condition after an early morning house fire near Charleston Side Road and Hurontario Street in Caledon, Ont. (Courtesy: Mike Godfrey)

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Russia pounds Ukraine, targeting supply of Western arms

Complaining that the West is 'stuffing Ukraine with weapons,' Russia pounded railroad stations and other supply-line points across the country, as the European Union moved to further punish Moscow for the war Wednesday by proposing a ban on oil imports.

Vehicles on fire at the oil depot after missiles struck the facility in an area controlled by Russian-backed separatist forces in Makiivka, east of Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, Wednesday, May 4, 2022. (AP Photo)

Nova Scotia gunman's estranged brother called him paranoid and dark

After the older brother he had met for the first time 10 years earlier killed 22 Nova Scotians in 2020, a Massachusetts man described his sibling to police as paranoid and said heharboured dark thoughts.

'Welcome to the new normal': Airport, passport delays expected to last into summer, expert says

As eager Canadians look to travel following two years of pandemic restrictions, one expert says long wait times for renewed passports and at airports will be the 'new normal' for those taking vacations this summer.

'She gave me her name': Ontario woman shares how she reconnected with her birth family

Heidi Belair, 59, was born in Toronto and adopted when she was just a few months old. Taking a DNA test recently led her to discover more about her birth parents, and reconnect with two siblings she never knew she had.

Alert Ready cellphone tests in parts of Canada today

Cellphone users in several provinces and all the territories may be surprised by an automated emergency alert today, but participating governments say it's only a test.

Canadian caught trying to enter U.S. on top Windsor-Detroit freight train

U.S. Border Patrol agents say they foiled an attempt by a Canadian man to sneak into the U.S. using cross-border freight trains between Windsor and Detroit.

Canada geese causing problems for cities as experts struggle to reduce populations

While Canada geese are a national symbol, the animals can cause a lot of problems for the cities they reside in, leaving officials grappling to find solutions to mitigate their populations.

Dave Chappelle tackled during Hollywood Bowl comedy show

Comedian Dave Chappelle was tackled during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday night. Security guards chased and overpowered the attacker, and Chappelle was able to continue his performance while the man was taken away in an ambulance.

Pope Francis warns pro-war Russian patriarch not to be 'Putin's altar boy'

Pope Francis warned the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, not to become 'Putin's altar boy,' he said in an interview this week.

Atlantic

Nova Scotia gunman's estranged brother called him paranoid and dark

After the older brother he had met for the first time 10 years earlier killed 22 Nova Scotians in 2020, a Massachusetts man described his sibling to police as paranoid and said heharboured dark thoughts.
Prince Edward Island to begin COVID-19 wastewater testing in two cities

Prince Edward Island says it will start testing wastewater in two cities for COVID-19. The province's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Heather Morrison, says testing will begin Thursday in Charlottetown and Summerside.
New Brunswick reports 15 more deaths related to COVID-19, drop in cases

Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting 15 more deaths related to COVID-19 on Tuesday.

Montreal

Mask mandate to lift in Quebec as of May 14 in most public settings

Quebecers will no longer have to wear masks in public places in order to protect against COVID-19, as of next Saturday.
Quebec COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease, over 7,500 absent health-care workers

Quebec's COVID-19 hospitals saw a drop in overall occupancy in the 24 hours prior to Wednesday's update, which also revealed that 7,586 health-care workers were absent from work due to the virus.
'Our work is never done': Will U.S. anti-abortion sentiment trickle into Quebec?

To Quebecers, the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade may seem worlds away. But there's a fear -- or a hope, depending on who you ask -- that the cultural impact of this decision could trickle into the province.

Ottawa

School bus driver caught going 106 km/h with children on board

A school bus driver in the Ottawa Valley is facing stunt driving charges after police say they drove more than 40 kilometres per hour over the speed limit with children on board.
Meet the Ontario election candidates in Ottawa and eastern Ontario

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the candidates in Ottawa and eastern Ontario for the Ontario election campaign.
Russell, Ont. now named after 'all Russells' following rededication

If your name is Russell and you have a connection to Russell, Ont., congratulations. The town is now named after you.

Toronto

This is what Ontarians care most about going into the election, according to new poll

A new poll shows the number one issue on the minds of Ontarians as provincial election candidates launch into their first official day of campaigning.
Ontario reports 31 COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations and ICU admissions remain stable

Ontario health officials are reporting 1,698 people in hospital with COVID-19 Wednesday, including 199 patients in intensive care, and 31 new deaths related to the virus.
Two Ontario political parties have full slates of candidates on day 1 of election campaign

Two of the four Ontario political parties have a full slate of candidates locked in heading into the first day of the election campaign period while the others say their rosters will be filled in the coming days.

Kitchener

Police investigate death in Brant County

OPP say they were called to Campbell Road, south of Brantford, just after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3.
'It's insane': Waterloo Region travellers describe chaos due to Pearson airport delays

Travellers flying in and out of Toronto Pearson International Airport are being warned about longer-than-usual delays, and residents in Waterloo Region are sharing their experiences with CTV News.
Kitchener Rangers live another day, force game 7

The Kitchener Rangers have managed to live another day following a do-or-die game.

London

Suspect from GTA arrested in death of London, Ont. woman

An 18-year-old from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has been arrested and charged with first degree murder in the death of Lynda Marques.
St. Thomas police lay charges in death of newborn baby

A St. Thomas woman is charged with failing to provide the necessities of life following the death of a newborn baby in June 2021.
Canadian caught trying to enter U.S. on top Windsor-Detroit freight train

U.S. Border Patrol agents say they foiled an attempt by a Canadian man to sneak into the U.S. using cross-border freight trains between Windsor and Detroit.

Northern Ontario

Cost of Sudbury’s Junction East project jumps to over $93M

A special council meeting was held Tuesday night for Sudbury’s Junction East project, which after years of discussion is seeing a price tag that has doubled and size increase. With 13 per cent of the budge committed, the city banking is on financing and government contributions.
Popular TV game show is coming to these Canadian cities this fall

The Price is Right, TV's longest-running game show, is bringing its live, travelling show to these three Canadian cities this fall.
Northern gas prices break $2 mark for first time

Drivers around the northeast said they saw a number at the gas pumps Tuesday they thought they would never encounter—prices jumping past the $2 per litre mark.

Windsor

Canadian caught trying to enter U.S. on top Windsor-Detroit freight train

U.S. Border Patrol agents say they foiled an attempt by a Canadian man to sneak into the U.S. using cross-border freight trains between Windsor and Detroit.
Complaint leads to impaired driving and drug charges: CK police

A 40-year-old Chatham man is facing impaired driving and drug charges after police received a driving complaint.
Average Windsor-Essex home price increases, sales drop

The average price of a home in Windsor-Essex continues to climb, but the number of properties sold has decreased.

Calgary

Lindholm scores lone Flames goal in 1-0 win over Stars to start playoff series

Elias Lindholm scored the lone goal for the Calgary Flames on Tuesday in a 1-0 win to open their NHL playoff series against the Dallas Stars.
The Offspring to headline Calgary's Roundup MusicFest in July

The Offspring — one of the best selling punk rock bands in history — will headline the Roundup MusicFest on July 13 at Shaw Millennium Park, officials announced Wednesday.
ATCO to build fuelling stations for CP Rail's hydrogen locomotive program

ATCO Group says it has reached a deal with Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. to build two hydrogen production and refuelling stations in Alberta.

Saskatoon

Police say U.K. teen was responsible for 'swatting' incidents at 3 Saskatoon schools

Police say U.K. teen was responsible for 'swatting' incidents at 3 Saskatoon schools.
Sask. man starts organ donor foundation in honour of late wife

Organ donation has affected Clarence Pilon's family. That's why he started the Karen Pilon Organ Donor Awareness Foundation.
'Any information is good information': Sask. police seek tips to help solve 140 long-term missing persons cases

Police are shining a light on cases like Megan Gallagher's during Missing Persons Week — in hopes of bringing forward new leads.

Edmonton

Oilers look to harness emotion, bounce back from Game 1 loss to Kings

Bouncing back is nothing new for the Oilers. Now Edmonton needs to prove the resiliency it showed during the regular season has carried over to the playoffs.
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WEATHER | Josh Classen's forecast: Enjoy today and tomorrow. The long-range forecast is 'bumpy'

All in all, Wednesday will be a great early-May day and not at all representative of what's coming our way this weekend and early next week.
Alert Ready cellphone tests in parts of Canada today

Cellphone users in several provinces and all the territories may be surprised by an automated emergency alert today, but participating governments say it's only a test.

Vancouver

What's ahead for B.C.'s flood, wildfire season? Officials give update

With spring weather expected to warm up, bringing increased flood and wildfire risk to B.C., officials are giving locals an idea of what to expect in the months ahead.
'Creative' plan coming to address repeat property offenders, B.C. minister says

British Columbia's attorney general says he is poised to announce a “creative” plan to help tackle repeat offenders who cause “chaos” in communities.
Have you seen Garrett Bruce? B.C. Mounties looking for man unlawfully at large

Coquitlam Mounties are looking for a man they say is unlawfully at large after he didn't return to a forensic institute this week.