Airlines are bringing back flights to Muskoka for the summer. Here’s what you need to know

Wendel Clark's Muskoka cottage is shown in this photo posted to AirBnB. Clark will rent the cottage out this summer with all proceeds going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

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Doctors call for action as growing number of Canadians dying from common food preservative

Doctors are among those calling for tighter regulation of sodium nitrite as a growing number of Canadians are dying after intentionally ingesting unsafe quantities of the common food preservative in its pure form.

A doctor holds a medical chart. Doctors are calling for tighter restrictions on the sale of sodium nitrite to prevent the average consumer from accessing it. (Pexels)

Well-known Brampton, Ont. real estate agent, media personality savagely attacked outside home

A well-known real estate agent and media personality in Brampton, Ont. was viciously attacked in broad daylight in his own driveway by three men, two of whom appeared to be wielding an axe and a machete.

Police seize handguns, drugs in alleged Ontario, U.S. criminal takedown

Police in Ontario say they have taken down a criminal network they allege trafficked cocaine and fentanyl and smuggled guns into Canada from the U.S.

Donald Trump 'took the Fifth.' What does it actually mean?

Former U.S. President Donald Trump showed up Wednesday for questioning under oath in New York's civil investigation into his business practices. But he quickly made clear he wouldn't be answering.

Majority of Canadian children experience cyberbullying: global study

A new global study by computer security software company McAfee has found that 60 per cent of Canadian children as young as 10 have experienced some form of cyberbullying.

Two children at centre of Sask. Amber Alert found safe in South Dakota, suspect arrested

The Meade County Sheriff’s Office in South Dakota said it has arrested the man wanted in connection with an Amber Alert in Saskatchewan.

Canadian Forces Snowbirds grounded in wake of B.C. crash

The Royal Canadian Air Force has grounded the Snowbirds aerobatic team after one of the jets suffered a hard landing last week in northern British Columbia.

N.S. boosts cash reward for information in boy's shooting death to $250,000

Nova Scotia’s unsolved crimes program is offering its largest reward ever for information in the case of a little boy shot and killed in Dartmouth in December.

Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?

Since May, nearly 90 countries have reported more than 31,000 cases of monkeypox. The World Health Organization classified the escalating outbreak of the once-rare disease as an international emergency in July; the U.S. declared it a national emergency last week.

Montreal

Religious minorities feel less safe, welcome in Quebec since Bill 21 was adopted: survey

A new study shows that religious minorities in Quebec, particularly women, feel less safe and less welcome in the social fabric of society since the adoption of the province's secularism law, commonly known as Bill 21.
Remains of Jesuit priest removed from Kahnawake church grounds

The remains of a priest who allegedly sexually abused Indigenous children in Quebec was exhumed Wednesday morning. Jesuit priest Father Leon Lajoie was buried on the grounds of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Kahnawake in 1999.
Montreal public health investigating 3 cases of Legionnaires' Disease

Montreal public health officials are investigating three cases of Legionnaires' Disease, including one death.

London

London police chief acknowledges mistakes were made in arrest of doxed transgender activist, Twitch streamer

London police are speaking out Wednesday in relation to a transgender activist and Twitch streamer who claims she was the victim of swatting by police, specifically in relation to the woman being misgendered while in police custody.
Search and rescue underway for boater missing in Port Burwell

A search and rescue operation is underway for a boater who went missing on Lake Erie off the coast of Port Burwell on Tuesday.
'A man of the people': Goderich mourns passing of Mayor John Grace

Tributes are pouring in for Goderich Mayor John Grace, who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday.

Kitchener

Kitchener man responsible for four deaths back behind bars
Surgeries cancelled at Cambridge Memorial Hospital as staffing issues mount

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) has cancelled several surgeries over the last two days as staffing pressures combined with bed capacity limits put pressure on the overloaded system.
Deputy Prime Minister hosts tech sector roundtable in Kitchener

Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is in Kitchener today to discuss the challenges and opportunities the Canadian technology sector is currently facing.

Northern Ontario

Sault police say murder-suicide behind two gun deaths Aug. 5

A murder-suicide was behind two people who died from gunshot wounds Aug. 5 at a residential fire on Goulais Avenue, Sault police said Wednesday.
Police say suspect in Hwy. 69 crash was suspended, driving stolen vehicle

A 37-year-old from Toronto has been charged in connection with a two-vehicle crash Aug. 8 on Highway 69 in Servos Township south of Greater Sudbury.
Human rights tribunal dismisses northern Ont. man's complaint about pronoun use

In what appears to be a less-than-serious complaint, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a complaint levied against the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit related to pronoun use.

Ottawa

Here's what Ottawa's mayoral candidates are saying about Ontario's 'strong mayor' legislation

CTV News Ottawa asked all 12 mayoral candidates their thoughts on the 'strong mayor' legislation put forward by the Ontario government, which would grant additional powers to the mayors of Ottawa and Toronto.
Ottawa woman missing for 42 years had been living outside Canada before her death

The disappearance of an Ottawa woman has been solved more than 40 years after she went missing. While she has since passed away, it's been revealed she's been living outside the country for decades.
What you need to know about the Queensway closure this weekend

Hwy. 417 will be closed between the Metcalfe and Carling/Kirkwood exits from 8 p.m. Thursday until Monday at 6 a.m.

Windsor

Analysts say Windsor-Essex’s auto sector to remain strong despite Cassidy losing out on Unifor National presidency

Despite Unifor Local 444 president Dave Cassidy being unsuccessful in his effort to become the union’s national president, industry experts say Windsor-Essex’s auto sector should not see any negative consequences to a non-local candidate losing out on the top post.
West end youth to gain free access Toldo Lancer Centre

The University of Windsor is helping to empower youth and help a currently under-served west end community thanks to a $20,000 grant.
Assault victim allegedly stabbed multiple times after opening apartment door: Windsor police

A random attacker allegedly sprayed a victim with an unknown noxious substance and stabbed them multiple times when they answered the front door, according to Windsor police.

Barrie

Former Barrie area man charged in Banff murder

A former Barrie area man is facing murder charges after a stabbing at a popular nightclub in Banff.
Simcoe County blood donor clinics face critical shortages

The Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is facing a critical shortage in blood supply throughout the country.
Public help Barrie Police arrest theft suspects

Barrie Police arrested two suspects accused of theft, thanks to help from the public.

Atlantic

'Fall from grace': Former CEO of IWK Health Centre sentenced to 5 months in jail for fraud

The former CEO of the IWK Health Centre has been sentenced to five months in jail for using public money to pay for more than $45,000 worth of personal expenses.
Essential Newfoundland highway to stay open as out-of-control wildfires grow

Two out-of-control wildfires in central Newfoundland covered more than 200 square kilometres on Wednesday morning, and Environment Canada warned the flames could cover much of the island in smoke.
N.S. boosts cash reward for information in boy's shooting death to $250,000

Nova Scotia’s unsolved crimes program is offering its largest reward ever for information in the case of a little boy shot and killed in Dartmouth in December.

Calgary

Calgary woman charged in death of Tammie Howard, last seen in 2016

A Calgary woman has been charged in conjunction with the murder of Tammie Doreen Howard, also known as Irish, who was last seen in December 2016.
No one injured following tour bus crash near Lake Minnewanka

A transit bus that ferries passengers to some of the popular tourist destinations in Banff National Park was involved in a crash on Wednesday.
25 cattle dead after water pump destroyed in southern Alberta

A water pump was rammed into by a boat some time between Wednesday and Sunday just south of Raymond, resulting in the death of 25 cows.

Winnipeg

Police make arrest in connection to River East weekend shooting

Winnipeg police arrested and charged a 34-year-old man in connection to a shooting on Bonner Avenue Sunday morning.
Manitoba first province to sign on to federal funding for crisis hotlines

Manitoba became the first province Wednesday to sign on to a new federal funding plan for crisis hotlines that help victims of gender-based violence.
RCMP looking for missing Steinbach teen

Steinbach RCMP are searching for a missing teenage girl who they believe is now in Winnipeg.

Vancouver

BREAKING
BREAKING | Homicide team reveals information on victim of taxi shooting

The taxi passenger fatally shot in Surrey, B.C., earlier this week had recently been convicted of a drug offence, homicide investigators say.
B.C. actress hit in the chest by bullet in L.A. shooting last month

A B.C. performer is recovering after taking a bullet to the chest in Los Angeles last month.
B.C. NDP leadership race: Eby wishes competitor Appadurai luck, 'but not too much luck'

In the race for leadership of B.C.'s governing New Democrats, a high-profile candidate is wishing a newcomer luck – "but not too much luck!"

Edmonton

Oilers superfan Ben Stelter dies

Ben Stelter has died. His father made the announcement on social media on Wednesday.
Southeast LRT delays caused by cracks on piers 'deeply disappointing': mayor

The Valley Line Southeast LRT will not open this summer as planned. The CEO of TransEd announced at Davies Station on Wednesday cracks had been found on three concrete piers that support the elevated tracks.
Monkeypox vaccine locations added in Alberta as confirmed cases rise

Albertans will no longer have to travel to Edmonton or Calgary to get a monkeypox vaccination.

Airlines are bringing back flights to Muskoka for the summer. Here’s what you need to know

Airlines are bringing back flights to Muskoka for the summer. Here’s what you need to know

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BREAKING | Homicide team reveals information on victim of taxi shooting