Fiery explosion spotted under downtown Toronto bridge, no injuries reported

Toronto Top Stories

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

Video of brutal, violent beating of Tyre Nichols leaves many unanswered questions

The nation and the city of Memphis struggled to come to grips Saturday with video showing police pummeling Tyre Nichols -- footage that left many unanswered questions about the traffic stop involving the Black motorist and about other law enforcement officers who stood by as he lay motionless on the pavement.

Family members and supporters hold a photograph of Tyre Nichols at a news conference in Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 23, 2023. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

Health Canada maintains use of COVID prevention drug Evusheld despite FDA pullback

Health Canada says it will continue to recommend COVID-19 prevention drug, Evulsheld, despite U.S. FDA pulling back its emergency use authorization due to concerns around its efficacy against Omicron subvariant 'Kraken.'

Germany won't be a 'party to the war' amid tanks exports to Ukraine: Ambassador

Germany's ambassador to Canada says NATO will not become 'a party to the conflict' in Ukraine, despite several countries announcing they'll answer President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's pleas for tanks, possibly increasing the risk of Russian escalation.

W5 EXCLUSIVE

W5 EXCLUSIVE | Interviewing a narco hitman: my journey into Mexico's cartel heartland

W5 goes deep into the narco heartland to interview a commander with one of Mexico's most brutal cartels. W5's documentary 'Narco Avocados' airs Saturday at 7 pm on CTV.

OPINION

OPINION | Selling a home? How to know if you qualify for a capital gains exemption

When selling a home, Canadians may be exempted from paying capital gains tax on a residential property -- if it's their principal residence. On CTVNews.ca, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains what's determined as a principal residence, and what properties are eligible for the exemption.

What we know -- and still don't know -- about what led to Tyre Nichols' death

Tyre Nichols was hospitalized after he was pulled over on January 7, police have said. Five Memphis Police Department officers, who also are Black, were fired after an internal investigation and are facing criminal charges, including second-degree murder.

Inflation-focused Pierre Poilievre back to Parliament as health-care talks loom

With a deal under negotiation between Ottawa and provinces, and premiers invited to a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in early February, the issue remains one where the Tory leader's position appears somewhat murky, including to some inside his own party.

Woman seriously injured in Lachine stabbing; man arrested

A woman was stabbed and seriously injured in Montreal's Lachine borough Saturday morning. A male suspect in his 40s has been arrested. Police could not confirm the relationship between the victim and suspect.
One of Canada's 'most wanted' arrested in Mexico for alleged pimping and sexual offences

A Laval, Que. man considered one of Canada's most wanted criminals has been arrested in Mexico on allegations of pimping and serious sexual offences. A Canada-wide warrant was for Blake Charbonneau's arrest last year, with a reward of up to $50,000 offered last year for information that could lead to his capture.
'The sorrow doesn't go away:' Commemoration for victims of Quebec City mosque shooting

On Jan. 29, 2017, six men were killed and five others injured shortly after evening prayer at the Quebec City Islamic Cultural Centre. Montrealers gathered Friday to commemorate the victims and call for action amid a rise in hate crimes.

London

Special weather statement issued for London, Ont. region

Only a few days after a large winter weather system rolled through southern Ontario, Environment Canada has once again issued a special weather statement for the London region, warning of a snow-rain mix expected to begin Saturday night.
'It just makes you feel good': Friends hit the streets to help those in need

A group of friends from west London, Ont. are giving back to the community one coat, one coffee and one hug at a time. They hit the streets Friday night as part of a yearly initiative to help those living in rough conditions.
Lifelong Toronto Maple Leafs fan fulfils dream of seeing first game, passes away next day

Mike Davy always dreamed of going to a Toronto Maple Leafs game, and once it finally happened, he passed away the night after.

Kitchener

Judge dismisses Region’s bid for encampment injunction
Waterloo-Wellington under winter travel advisory

Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for Waterloo Region, Wellington County and Guelph.
Two youths arrested after alleged Kitchener break-in

Waterloo regional police said two youths were arrested in connection to a break-and-enter at a Kitchener business on Saturday morning.

Northern Ontario

Protests planned this weekend in North Bay to mark the anniversary of the ‘Freedom Convoy’

Northern supporters of the ‘Freedom Convoy’ mark the anniversary of last winter's demonstrations across Canada by holding a gathering of their own this weekend in North Bay.
W5 EXCLUSIVE
W5 EXCLUSIVE | Interviewing a narco hitman: my journey into Mexico's cartel heartland

W5 goes deep into the narco heartland to interview a commander with one of Mexico's most brutal cartels. W5's documentary 'Narco Avocados' airs Saturday at 7 pm on CTV.
One of Canada's 'most wanted' arrested in Mexico for alleged pimping and sexual offences

A Laval, Que. man considered one of Canada's most wanted criminals has been arrested in Mexico on allegations of pimping and serious sexual offences. A Canada-wide warrant was for Blake Charbonneau's arrest last year, with a reward of up to $50,000 offered last year for information that could lead to his capture.

Ottawa

Increased police presence in downtown Ottawa as hundreds of people mark 'Freedom Convoy' anniversary

Hundreds of people gathered on Wellington Street and on Parliament Hill to mark the one-year anniversary of the arrival of the 'Freedom Convoy' demonstration, as a visible police presence kept an eye on downtown Ottawa.
Ottawa weather: More snow on the way

More snow is on the way this weekend, as city crews continue to clean up the nearly 30 cm that has fallen since Wednesday.
Protective barriers credited for drop in serious assaults against OC Transpo drivers

Statistics provided to CTV News Ottawa show there were 34 bus driver assaults in the first nine months of 2022, and 38 assaults in 2021.

Windsor

21-year-old arrested after crashing into hydro pole, fleeing the scene

A 21-year-old has been arrested after they allegedly crashed into a hydro pole overnight and fled the scene of the crash, Chatham-Kent police said.
Wintry weather mix expected for Windsor, Ont. this weekend

Windsor will see a mixed bag of snow and rain when it comes to weekend weather before it gives way to sunshine early next week, according to Environment Canada.
Lifelong Toronto Maple Leafs fan fulfils dream of seeing first game, passes away next day

Mike Davy always dreamed of going to a Toronto Maple Leafs game, and once it finally happened, he passed away the night after.

Barrie

'I miss him terribly': Partner of Ryan Babineau shares his softer side
Casino in Wasaga Beach celebrates grand opening

Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach celebrated its grand opening Friday.
Colts visit fans at RVH who were struck by car beside the arena

Barrie Colts owner Howie Campbell, as well as the captain and alternate captain of the Colts, Brandt Clarke and Jacob Frasca visited the two patients at RVH this week.

Atlantic

Halifax Thunderbirds honour Indigenous roots of lacrosse

The Halifax Thunderbirds hosted its annual Every Child Matters night Friday, which included a pre-game ceremony to draw attention to and honour the victims and survivors of Canada’s residential school system.
Two dead after single-vehicle crash in Port Landry, N.B.: RCMP

Two people from Tracadie, N.B., have died after a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning.
U.S. agents arrest 13 from Mexico and Vietnam trying to enter U.S. from New Brunswick

American officials say Border Patrol agents in Maine recently accused 13 foreign nationals -- seven adults from Mexico and six from Vietnam -- of illegally entering the United States from two locations in western New Brunswick.

Calgary

Power restored to southeast Calgary neighbourhoods after pole fire

The power is back on a number of southeast Calgary neighbourhoods after a power pole caught fire Friday night and popped right off.
City crews plowing priority routes as snowfall slows

Crews are spreading gravel on Calgary's main roads after the city received 14 centimetres of snow since Thursday night.
Flames assign trio of players to Wranglers

The Flames made some roster moves Saturday morning, assigning forwards Jakob Pelletier, Walker Duehr and defenceman Dennis Gilbert to the Calgary Wranglers.

Winnipeg

'An opportunity': Manitoba finance minister quits for federal run

Manitoba's finance minister is stepping down to run for a seat in the House of Commons.
‘One of my favourite attractions’: Warming huts return to Forks river trail

A building blitz is underway at The Forks as the six new warming huts along the Nestaweya River Trail begin to take shape.
Police issue silver alert for missing Winnipeg man

The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing elderly man.

Vancouver

B.C. First Nations face complex, stressful choice: should school sites be excavated?

The chief of the Williams Lake First Nation says he would support excavating possible unmarked graves at the site of the former St. Joseph's Mission residential school if that's what elders and the community decide is best.
B.C. distillery first in Canada to join prestigious Scotch Malt Whisky Society

A distillery on Vancouver Island is the first ever in Canada to be welcomed into the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
'Why not sign two years?:' Vancouver Canucks winger Kuzmenko happy with extension

In a season marked by loss and frustration, the Russian forward with the dimpled grin, gravity defying hair and enthusiastic goal celebrations has been a rare bright spot both on and off the ice.

Edmonton

CRA head says it 'wouldn't be worth the effort' to review all ineligible pandemic payments

The head of the Canada Revenue Agency says it 'wouldn't be worth the effort' to fully review $15.5 billion in potentially ineligible pandemic wage benefit payments flagged by Canada's Auditor General.
With break looming, Oilers won't look past Blackhawks

The Edmonton Oilers received a good lesson if they tuned into what transpired when their next opponents, the Chicago Blackhawks, faced their Alberta rivals.
John de Ruiter makes first court appearance; book author says women in Oasis have been 'traumatized'

The self-proclaimed spiritual leader accused of sexually assaulting four of his female followers between 2017 and 2020 made his first court appearance in Edmonton.