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BREAKING
BREAKING Singh says the NDP 'will vote to bring this government down' in new letter
After months of being non-committal, in a new letter, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his caucus 'will vote to bring this government down, and give Canadians a chance to vote for a government who will work for them.'
WATCH LIVE
WATCH LIVE 4 ministers get new portfolios, 8 Liberal MPs promoted in Trudeau cabinet shuffle
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is adding eight Liberal MPs to his front bench and is reassigning four ministers in a cabinet shuffle currently underway in Ottawa.
Freezing rain, snow, extreme cold: Weather warnings issued from Edmonton to St. John's
Environment Canada has issued a series of winter weather alerts from Edmonton to St. John's as freezing rain, snow squalls and extreme cold blanket parts of the country.
A new book about Chrystia Freeland just came out. Here's what we learned
A new book about Chrystia Freeland has just come out, after the publishing company sped up its release date by a few months. CTV News sifted through the book and pulled out some notable anecdotes, as well as insights about Freeland's relationship with the prime minister.
'Lowlifes': B.C. family outraged over theft of outdoor Christmas decorations
Security footage from a home in Vancouver’s Kerrisdale neighbourhood clearly shows a man grabbing Christmas decorations from the front lawn, and then casually walking away with them.
A teenager kills a 7-year-old student and injures 4 others in a school knife attack in Croatia
A knife-wielding teenager walked into a school in Croatia’s capital Zagreb on Friday, killing a 7-year-old student and injuring three more children and a teacher, authorities said.
'Enough is enough': Shots fired at Toronto Jewish school for the third time since May
A Jewish elementary school in Toronto has been struck by gunfire for the third time in the last eight months.
The Royal Family unveils new Christmas cards with heartwarming family photos
The Royal Family is spreading holiday cheer with newly released Christmas cards.
'It wasn't me!': Macron under fire for Mayotte cyclone response
French President Emmanuel Macron faced widespread frustration and anger from residents of Mayotte during his visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago, which is still reeling from the damage of the strongest cyclone to hit the region in nearly a century.
Montreal
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Quebecer convicted of killing partner, two children sentenced
A Quebecer convicted in a triple murder on Montreal's South Shore has been sentenced to life in prison without chance of parole for 20 years in the second-degree death of Synthia Bussieres.
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These bars and restaurants in the Village will be open until 6 a.m. to celebrate New Year's Eve
The Montreal Village merchant group says nearly 20 establishments will be open until 6 a.m. to celebrate the New Year.
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Quebec police investigate after body found in burned Rimouski house
Investigators from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ)'s major crime division are looking into a house fire in Rimouski, Que., in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, after a body was found inside.
Ottawa
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Centretown apartment fire displaces one person
One person has been displaced following a fire that broke out in an apartment in a multi-unit building in Centretown Thursday night, Ottawa Fire Services says.
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WATCH LIVE
WATCH LIVE 4 ministers get new portfolios, 8 Liberal MPs promoted in Trudeau cabinet shuffle
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is adding eight Liberal MPs to his front bench and is reassigning four ministers in a cabinet shuffle currently underway in Ottawa.
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Ottawa airport giving holiday travel tips during busiest days of the year
The Ottawa airport is reminding holiday passengers to be prepared and to plan in advance for the peak of the holiday travel rush this weekend.
Northern Ontario
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Ontario town seeks judicial review after being fined $15K for refusing to observe Pride Month
An Ontario community fined $15,000 for not celebrating Pride Month is asking a judge to review the decision.
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Bear sanctuary urges action to protect mothers after surge of orphaned cubs
More than 50 orphaned or injured black bears are being cared for at the Bear With Us Rehabilitation Centre near Huntsville, as food shortages across Ontario leave the animals struggling to survive.
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Most properties in massive northern Ont. real estate insolvency sold
The 323 most profitable of 407 properties in northern Ontario owned by insolvent real estate companies have been sold.
Kitchener
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Police believe shots fired into Cambridge home was a targeted incident
Waterloo Regional Police Service now believes shot fired into a Cambridge home was a targeted incident.
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One arrest, four suspects still wanted for armed robbery at Waterloo jewelry store
New details have been released about a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in Waterloo.
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Kitchener man arrested in Chatham-Kent after call about possible abduction
Around 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, local police were contacted by Peel Regional police and learned a suspect was believed to be in the north and of Chatham.
London
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Man dies after falling from building: LPS
London police say a man has died after falling from a building.
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Community in mourning after boy struck by vehicle while getting off school bus dies
The Lambeth and area community is in mourning after learning a young boy passed away after being struck by a vehicle while getting off his school bus Monday afternoon.
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33 teaching positions to be eliminated by the Thames Valley District School Board
"It's precarious work.” Occasional teachers likely to be affected most by staffing cuts.
Windsor
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Toll increase coming to the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel in 2025
Drivers heading through the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel in the new year will have to take some extra cash. A toll increase for those heading from Canada to the U.S. is scheduled for Jan. 1, 2025 .
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Life-threatening injuries after ATV crash in Lakeshore
Around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, police, fir and EMS were called to Lakeshore Road 302 for a crash involving an ATV.
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Parvovirus claims the lives of more Windsor dogs
An outbreak of canine parvovirus in downtown Windsor has now claimed the lives of 18 dogs, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
Barrie
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Driver charged after vehicle crashes into Barrie home
A driver was arrested Thursday night after a vehicle crashed into a home in Barrie.
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High school teacher charged with sexual assault amid allegations involving a student
A 51-year-old teacher from Georgina has been charged with sexual assault following allegations involving a student.
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Sentencing hearing for Barrie man convicted of sex crimes involving a child
A sentencing hearing is being held Friday in a Barrie courtroom for a man convicted of sex crimes involving a child.
Winnipeg
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Ontario town seeks judicial review after being fined $15K for refusing to observe Pride Month
An Ontario community fined $15,000 for not celebrating Pride Month is asking a judge to review the decision.
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BREAKING
BREAKING Singh says the NDP 'will vote to bring this government down' in new letter
After months of being non-committal, in a new letter, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his caucus 'will vote to bring this government down, and give Canadians a chance to vote for a government who will work for them.'
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Manitoba man wins $40M Lotto Max jackpot with ticket purchased in Alberta
A Manitoba man has won one of the top five largest lottery jackpots in Manitoba history.
Atlantic
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Snowfall warnings issued ahead of Friday night nor'easter in Maritimes
A developing storm moving northward just off the U.S. eastern seaboard looks likely to bring a heavy early winter snowfall to much of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and the southeastern corner of New Brunswick.
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Gas prices increase in all three Maritime provinces Friday
Gas prices increased in all three Maritime provinces Friday.
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Cancellations and closures in anticipation of Maritime storm
There are a number of closures in the Maritimes Friday in advance of heavy snowfall that’s anticipated through parts of the region.
N.L.
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Newfoundland woman washed sick patients' hair every Saturday for more than 20 years
A retired nurse and teacher in Newfoundland was honoured this week for her volunteer work, which included more than two decades washing the hair of bedridden hospital patients.
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Newfoundland man facing more charges related to youth sex crimes
A 64-year-old Newfoundland man charged with dozens of sex crimes involving young people is facing several new charges.
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After fanfare of Churchill Falls deal, Newfoundland urged to learn its dam lessons
Energy observers in Newfoundland and Labrador are urging the provincial government to take a sober second look at a massive tentative deal announced last week with Quebec that promises to deliver hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue to the Atlantic province.
Edmonton
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WATCH LIVEWATCH LIVE 4 ministers get new portfolios, 8 Liberal MPs promoted in Trudeau cabinet shuffle
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is adding eight Liberal MPs to his front bench and is reassigning four ministers in a cabinet shuffle currently underway in Ottawa.
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WEATHER
WEATHER Josh Classen's forecast: Freezing rain risks as the cold spell ends
Flurries and pockets of freezing rain moved through the Edmonton region early this morning.
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Draisaitl reaches 900-point plateau with three-assist effort in Oilers' 3-2 OT win
When Leon Draisaitl saw teammate Connor McDavid get a silver stick for hitting 1,000 points earlier this season, he clearly wanted one of his own.
Calgary
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Alberta announces plan to develop 'modernized' coal policy
The future of coal mining in Alberta will be governed by a new, modern approach, the province announced on Friday.
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WATCH LIVE
WATCH LIVE 4 ministers get new portfolios, 8 Liberal MPs promoted in Trudeau cabinet shuffle
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is adding eight Liberal MPs to his front bench and is reassigning four ministers in a cabinet shuffle currently underway in Ottawa.
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WEATHER
WEATHER A week-long warm trend starts Friday, including overnight lows hovering near freezing
In the wake of unusually cold temperatures, southern Alberta is expecting a week of warm weather heading in to the holidays.
Regina
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Appeal dismissed in Sask. 'thumbs up' emoji case
An appeal to a legal case that made international headlines has been dismissed by Saskatchewan's highest court.
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Manslaughter charge laid in death on Little Black Bear First Nation
A 20-year-old woman is facing a manslaughter charge in relation to a suspicious death on Little Black Bear First Nation.
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'An absolute blessing': Milgaard's Law receives royal assent, giving hope to the wrongfully convicted
Bill C-40, the Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission Act, better known as David and Joyce Milgaard’s Law, received royal assent Tuesday.
Saskatoon
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'An absolute blessing': Milgaard's Law receives royal assent, giving hope to the wrongfully convicted
Bill C-40, the Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission Act, better known as David and Joyce Milgaard’s Law, received royal assent Tuesday.
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How do THC gummies impact driving? Sask. researchers use simulator to find out
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are conducting a study to learn how THC edibles impact driving performance.
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Sask. man tries to 'opt out' of fentanyl trafficking trial as 'sovereign individual'
A Saskatchewan man has tried to convince a King’s Bench judge of his right to opt out of legal proceedings as a “natural, freeborn, sovereign individual.”
Vancouver
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New Westminster man facing multiple counts of sexual assault
A New Westminster, B.C., man is facing multiple charges after a woman he interviewed for a housekeeping job told police she was sexually assaulted in his home.
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BREAKING
BREAKING Singh says the NDP 'will vote to bring this government down' in new letter
After months of being non-committal, in a new letter, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his caucus 'will vote to bring this government down, and give Canadians a chance to vote for a government who will work for them.'
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New seniors group in Victoria nourishes appetites and souls
A Victoria non-profit known for its work helping the homeless has a new club that’s bursting with joy.
Vancouver Island
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BREAKING
BREAKING Singh says the NDP 'will vote to bring this government down' in new letter
After months of being non-committal, in a new letter, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his caucus 'will vote to bring this government down, and give Canadians a chance to vote for a government who will work for them.'
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New seniors group in Victoria nourishes appetites and souls
A Victoria non-profit known for its work helping the homeless has a new club that’s bursting with joy.
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'Unclear what's going to happen': Canadian officials monitoring U.S. avian flu outbreak
The first severe case of avian flu has been recorded in the United States and the state of California has now declared a state of emergency.
