Zellers announces opening date, locations for Ontario stores

Zellers is reopening all of its Ontario locations and launching its e-commerce platform this month. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

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Pennsylvania chocolate plant blast kills 5, leaves 6 missing

An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania Friday killed two people and left nine people missing, authorities said.

In this screen grab from video provided by WPVI-TV/6ABC, smoke rises from an explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in West Reading, Pa., March 24, 2023. (WPVI-TV/6ABC via AP)

Ukraine says battle for Bakhmut is 'stabilizing'

The top commander of Ukraine's military said Saturday that his forces are pushing back against Russian troops in the long and grinding battle for the town of Bakhmut, and British military intelligence says Russia appears to be moving to a defensive strategy in eastern Ukraine.

Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

The new asylum seeker agreement between Canada and the United States will not deter migrants from trying to cross into Canada outside official ports of entry, Quebec immigration advocacy groups say.
Questions raised about safety of Old Montreal building destroyed by fatal fire

Police and firefighters have said it's too soon to say what caused the fire. But witnesses have raised questions about safety, including whether smoke detectors were working and whether there were proper emergency exits.
Montreal artist won't change puppet that community groups say looks like blackface

A theatre performance for children featuring a puppet that has been described as racist is continuing in the Montreal area. Several Black community organizations have criticized the puppet as being reminiscent of blackface minstrel shows — racist performances during which white people portrayed exaggerated stereotypes of Black people for laughs. But the show's creator — Franck Sylvestre, who is Black — has no plans to change the puppet, which he said is a caricature of his own features.

London

London police warning public of a 'high risk offender'

London Police Service has issued a public safety warning due to the release of a “high risk offender.”
A windy, rainy Saturday

A special weather statement remains in effect across the region. Environment Canada said strong winds are expected Saturday afternoon into the evening.
London Knights locked into second place in the WC

The London Knights are locked into second place in the OHL’s Western Conference after a loss to the Windsor Spitfires Friday night.

Kitchener

Strong winds expected in Waterloo region today

Environment Canada is warning strong winds gusting up to 80 km/h could develop Saturday afternoon in Waterloo region and Wellington County.
Ontario changes eye exam eligibility for seniors under OHIP

Ontario has reached a funding agreement with optometrists that increases some payments to them, but reduces some coverage for patients, including less frequent general eye exams for seniors.
Northern lights put on a stunning show in southern Ontario

Southern Ontario got a show-stopping look at the northern lights Thursday and there may be a repeat performance this weekend.

Northern Ontario

Mixed feelings, disappointment around the NHL pride night controversies

Two NHL hockey players with northern Ontario roots find themselves in an unwelcomed spotlight after refusing to don pride-themed jerseys.
W5
W5 | Comedian Russell Peters doesn't pull punches in climate of 'cancel culture,' 'political correctness'

CTV W5 speaks with members of the comedy industry, including Russell Peters, for a wide-ranging look at how political correctness and 'cancel culture' has changed the world of stand-up comedy.
Sudbury police charge OPP sergeant with criminal harassment

CTV News has learned an Ontario Provincial Police sergeant with 22 years of service has been charged in Sudbury with criminal harassment.

Ottawa

Kanata movie theatre evacuated due to 'chemical like' odour

Ottawa fire says its HazMat team responded to a call about an odour at the movie theatre on Kanata Avenue.
A mixed bag of wintry weather could hamper travel

The calendar says spring, but winter's icy grip hasn't loosened just yet, as a mixture of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain is in the forecast.
Fire seriously damages Gatineau, Que. restaurant

Firefighters were called to Les 2 petits cochons on Chemin Montreal Ouest just before 7:30 p.m. Friday. No one was hurt in the fire.

Windsor

Wind warning in effect for Windsor, Ont. region

WEATHER I It’s going to be a dreary and windy start to the weekend for Windsor, with wind gusts of up to 100 km/h possible for the region on Saturday.
Armed robbery suspect threatens department store employee with knife: Windsor police

A Windsor, Ont. man is facing charges after he allegedly stole several items from a department store and threatened to stab an employee on Friday night, Windsor police said.
Bank robber busted by Chatham-Kent police

A man has been arrested in connection to an alleged robbery in Chatham. Just after 3 p.m. Friday, Chatham-Kent police responded to a reported robbery at the TD Canada Trust bank on King Street.

Barrie

Wrong-way driver on Highway 11 charged in Bracebridge, Ont.

In all reports, police say the vehicle nearly caused multiple head-on collisions, including one with police.
Ontario changes eye exam eligibility for seniors under OHIP

Ontario has reached a funding agreement with optometrists that increases some payments to them, but reduces some coverage for patients, including less frequent general eye exams for seniors.
Barrie restaurants, bars brace for most significant alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Canada's restaurant industry is bracing for the biggest jump in the country's alcohol excise duty in more than 40 years, spurring warnings the tax hike could force some bars and restaurants out of business.

Atlantic

More spring snow to hit the Maritimes Sunday

While one round of snow and rain has passed, another is lined up for the end of the weekend.
EXCLUSIVE
EXCLUSIVE | Students hailed for aiding stabbed staff member; school principal and parents thank community

Two students are being recognized for their quick actions, and school administration and parents are thanking the community, after a difficult week at Charles P. Allen High School in Bedford, N.S.
U.S. President Joe Biden given Maritime-made Peace by Chocolate bar during visit to Ottawa

U.S. President Joe Biden was given a Maritime-made sweet treat during his visit to Ottawa on Friday.

Calgary

2 UCP ministers, Travis Toews and Sonya Savage, not seeking reelection

Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Travis Toews and Calgary-North West MLA Sonya Savage announced Friday they will not be seeking reelection in May.
Violent Calgary road rage: New photos released, persons of interest sought

Calgary police have released photos of a man and vehicle believed to be involved in a case of road rage last month that left the victim with substantial injuries.
1 missing as 2 houses burn in afternoon fire in northwest Calgary

One person is missing and a dog is dead after two homes caught fire Friday afternoon in northwest Calgary.

Winnipeg

'If it ain't broke, don't fix it': Proposed liquor in grocery stores pilot brings mixed reactions

There are mixed feelings in Manitoba about a proposed plan to expand liquor sales and put beer, wine and hard alcohol on the shelves of retailers like grocery stores.
The downtown exhibit showing Winnipeg’s response to two pandemics

A new interactive exhibit in Winnipeg’s Exchange District is exploring how our community responded to two global pandemics a century apart.
Canada finishes with 7-5 round-robin record, makes playoff cut at women's worlds

SANDVIKEN, Sweden -- Canada's Kerri Einarson closed her round-robin schedule with an 11-5 loss to Denmark's Madeleine Dupont on Friday but still managed to secure a playoff berth at the women's world curling championship.

Vancouver

Should wealthy drivers pay higher fines for speeding? Many B.C. residents think so

Most British Columbians would support a system of "progressive punishment" that forces wealthier drivers to pay stiffer penalties when they're caught speeding, according to a new survey.
'Fentanyl, it’s destroying everybody': Homeless crisis grows in Chilliwack

On the streets of Chilliwack, there are more homeless people than ever before, and some of them are barely teenagers.
Demand grows to ban octopus farms in Canada

Over 11,000 people have signed a petition demanding the Canadian government ban octopus farms from opening in the country.

Edmonton

'Everything is interwoven': Trudeau and Biden vow continued Canada-U.S. collaboration during historic visit

U.S President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have announced updates on a number of cross-border issues, after a day of meetings on Parliament Hill.
Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

The new asylum seeker agreement between Canada and the United States will not deter migrants from trying to cross into Canada outside official ports of entry, Quebec immigration advocacy groups say.
Scientists say they've solved the mystery of cigar-shaped comet 'Oumuamua

Scientists now say they know outerspace object ‘Oumuamua is, and the answer is more simple than some previous theories have suggested.

Zellers announces opening date, locations for Ontario stores

Zellers announces opening date, locations for Ontario stores

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W5 | Comedian Russell Peters doesn't pull punches in climate of 'cancel culture,' 'political correctness'

W5 | Comedian Russell Peters doesn't pull punches in climate of 'cancel culture,' 'political correctness'

EXCLUSIVE | Students hailed for aiding stabbed staff member; school principal and parents thank community