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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Ottawa police pledge action as protests approach 4th straight weekend

Workers have installed new fencing around Parliament as Ottawa police say actions to remove 'Freedom Convoy' demonstrators from the city's downtown core will happen within days.

Crews secure fencing to shore up the existing gates along Wellington Street on Parliament Hill, on the 21st day of a protest against COVID-19 measures that has grown into a broader anti-government protest, in Ottawa, on Feb. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Live updates: Latest from the convoy protest in Ottawa

Movement is starting to be seen in the Ottawa streets where convoy protesters have been encamped for weeks, demonstrating for the removal of all COVID-19 mandates. Follow along with CTVNews.ca for live updates from our reporters on the ground in Ottawa.

American Jewish Committee demands Musk apologize for comparing Trudeau to Hitler

Elon Musk compared Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Adolf Hitler in a tweet that appeared to support truckers protesting vaccine mandates, which immediately triggered a storm on Twitter.

'Progress' in ending protests precarious, feds say, as MPs debate use of Emergencies Act

Federal officials say that while 'progress' is being made towards bringing the ongoing trucker convoy protest in Ottawa to an end, the situation remains 'precarious' as MPs begin debating the government's use of the Emergencies Act. 'While we have made progress… I would suggest that at this fragile moment, it is precarious,' said Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino.

One new COVID-19 related death reported in N.B. Thursday; hospitalizations decrease

New Brunswick reported one new death related to COVID-19 on Thursday and another drop in hospitalizations.
Kalin's call: High winds, snow and rain on the way for the Maritimes

Winds will continue to increase for southern areas of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia Thursday night, when wind warnings have been issued. A flash freeze warning has also been issued for much of the Maritimes for Friday.
'The time is absolutely right' for pandemic measures to lift, experts say

With several Canadian provinces set to lift mask mandates in the next few weeks, health experts say the time is right for easing strict measures.

Montreal

Another protest against COVID-19 health measures to descend on Quebec City

Another demonstration is planned for this weekend in Quebec City to denounce COVID-19 public health measures.
Quebec MNA calls on public security minister to instruct police to stop wearing 'Thin Blue Line' patches

In a letter sent to Quebec’s public security minister, a Quebec Solidaire MNA is urging Genevieve Guilbault to take action to ensure officers in the province stop displaying 'thin blue line' patches on their uniforms.
Amid dropping COVID-19 numbers, Quebec also saw 21,000 adults newly vaccinated in a month

Quebec's COVID-19 numbers continue to drop as the Omicron wave recedes. The province also reported that since Jan. 24, almost 21,000 people over 18 have gotten first doses of the vaccine.

Ottawa

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WATCH LIVE | Ottawa police start limiting access to downtown, issue new warning to convoy protesters

Police are increasing their presence at the 'Freedom Convoy' demonstration in Ottawa, with groups of officers arriving downtown and handing out new warnings to protesters to leave now.
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LIVE AT 3:30 P.M. | Ottawa police to update residents on increased presence downtown

Ottawa police will give an update this afternoon, including new instructions for residents, amid an increased police presence in and around the trucker convoy protest downtown.
Former Waterloo police chief hired as Ottawa chief withdraws

A former Waterloo police chief who was hired for Ottawa’s top job, only to have the person who hired him ousted from her position, has withdrawn his name.

Toronto

Ontario to offer remote learning for 2022-23 school year, restart EQAO tests for primary grades

The Ontario government says schools across the province will resume EQAO standardized testing this spring after a two-year hiatus, and that an online learning option will be offered for at least one more additional school year.
Ontario reports lowest hospital and ICU admissions with COVID-19 since first week of January

Hospitalizations and intensive care admissions related to COVID-19 in Ontario have dropped to their lowest levels since the first week of January as the province rolls back pandemic restrictions on Thursday.
Ontario hospitals keeping mandatory vaccination for staff, some for visitors

Vaccination requirements for restaurants, gyms and other public settings in Ontario may soon be lifting, but mandates for staff and even visitors in some hospitals will likely be in place much longer.

Kitchener

COVID-19 hospitalizations drop again in Waterloo Region

The number of people in Waterloo Region hospitals and ICUs with COVID-19 dropped again in Thursday’s dashboard update.
Cambridge man who pleaded guilty to fatal 2019 crash granted full parole

A Cambridge man who pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death in a November 2019 crash has now been granted full parole.
Former WRPS chief withdraws from interim chief offer in Ottawa

A former chief of the Waterloo Regional Police Service has withdrawn from an offer to serve as interim police chief in Ottawa.

London

Homeowner 'unaccounted for' in house fire

The homeowner of a house east of Clinton, Ont. that suffered extensive fire damage, Tuesday afternoon, is still unaccounted for, according to police.
LHSC reports slight drop in COVID hospitalizations

There’s been a drop in the number of COVID-19 inpatients being cared for at London Health Sciences Centre.
Jesse's Journey renames itself Defeat Duchenne Canada

London-based charity Jesse's Journey has rebranded itself as Defeat Duchenne Canada.

Northern Ontario

Icy road conditions across northeastern Ontario

The rain and subsequent ice in the northeast overnight has created some treacherous road conditions Thursday, cancelling school buses and resulting in a snowplow sliding into a ditch.
Canadian Mental Health Association returns Sudbury trucker convoy's donation

Canadian Mental Health Association Sudbury/Manitoulin said in a news release it is returning a donation made this week by 'a local partisan group that conflicts with agency mission, vision and values,' calling it a mistake.
Sudbury's Rebecca Johnston celebrates third Olympic gold medal

In her fourth Olympic Games, Sudbury's Rebecca Johnston won her third gold medal Thursday in Beijing.

Windsor

Windsor woman arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb mayor’s home

Windsor police have arrested a 31-year-old woman who allegedly threatened to bomb the mayor’s home on social media.
Man convicted of murdering a Windsor mom seeks appeal

Lawyers for Jitesh Bhogal have applied to appeal his first degree murder conviction in the death of a Windsor woman.
Windsor crews and contractors hit the roads as winter storm moves in

City of Windsor public works crews and contractors are on the road Thursday as a wintery mix of weather hits the region.

Calgary

History for free: Calgary's Glenbow Museum to ditch admission prices permanently

History buffs and art lovers will be able to enjoy Calgary's Glenbow Museum for free, thanks to a $25 million endowment from the Shaw Family Foundation.
Calgary Zoo visitors must keep masking in Rainforest enclosure to protect gorillas

Though Alberta is expected to drop its province-wide mask regulations next month, the Calgary Zoo will still be requiring visitors to wear them inside its gorilla exhibit.
Any bunny want a rabbit? Calgary Humane Society hosts adoption event

The Calgary Humane Society is looking for new homes for a bunch of bunnies as part of its rabbit adoption event.

Saskatoon

'Let's cleanse ourselves': Family of Sask. homicide victim calls for end to violence

The mother of homicide victim Byron Bear wants people in Prince Albert to work to end violence, especially among those in the Indigenous community.
Two Saskatoon libraries temporarily limit access while moving to a 'harassment-free environment'

Two Saskatoon libraries are moving to contactless service for the rest of the month.
Why Saskatoon Uber passengers may be the nicest in Canada

Saskatoon Uber riders are the best-reviewed in Canada.

Edmonton

9 firearms, $25K worth of drugs seized in western Alta.

Two men are facing charges after police seized firearms and drugs from a Grande Cache, Alta., home earlier this month.
Motley Crue, Def Leppard to play at Commonwealth Stadium in September

They will be joined by Poison and Joan Jett at Commonwealth Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 4.
Road conditions possible cause of Sherwood Park crash: police

Everyone involved in a crash in Sherwood Park Thursday morning sustained only minor injuries, police say.

Vancouver

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LIVE | B.C. investing $136.6M to build new BCIT complex, support training for thousands of new trade jobs

With B.C. expecting to see thousands of new trades jobs over the next 10 years, the province is investing millions to build a new complex at the B.C. Institute of Technology in Burnaby.
'The roaring 2020s': Many COVID-19 restrictions lift in B.C., but vaccine passport remains

Several COVID-19 restrictions have officially lifted in B.C., allowing nightclubs to reopen, indoor wedding receptions to resume and event venues to operate at full capacity.
1 man seriously hurt in Downtown Eastside shooting, 5 arrested

Vancouver police are investigating a shooting on the Downtown Eastside that sent one man to hospital in serious condition.