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Canada's new anti-Islamophobia representative apologizes for comments about Quebecers

Canada's new special representative on combating Islamophobia says she is sorry that her words have hurt Quebecers.

Amira Elghawaby meets with Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet in his office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Former CBC journalist dies after random attack on Toronto street, new suspect photo released

A long-time CBC radio producer who was the victim of a random assault in Toronto last week has died, the public broadcaster confirms.

Candice Bergen, former interim Conservative leader, resigning from Parliament

Candice Bergen, the former interim leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, is resigning from Parliament.

Mexico zoo director killed, cooked 4 pygmy goats for party

The former director of a zoo in southern Mexico killed four of the zoo's pygmy goats and served them up at a Christmas-season party, authorities said.The former director of a zoo in southern Mexico killed four of the zoo's pygmy goats and served them up at a Christmas-season party, authorities said.

Republican-led panel targets U.S. COVID relief dollars for review

U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday began their promised aggressive oversight of the Biden administration, focusing on what watchdogs described as 'indications of widespread fraud' in federal coronavirus aid programs initiated under then-president Donald Trump.

Over 20 EMS positions to be added in Regina: province

The Government of Saskatchewan announced it will be adding 24.5 full-time equivalent positions to Regina EMS.
All eyes on Connor Bedard as Calgary Hitmen host Regina Pats

Connor Bedard has arrived in Calgary ahead of what's expected to be a completely full Scotiabank Saddledome when the Calgary Hitmen and Regina Pats square off.
Feds caught off guard by Saskatchewan 'unforeseen' request for COVID-19 help

Public Safety Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces were caught off guard by a request for help from Saskatchewan during the height of the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Winnipeg

Manitoba MP Candice Bergen is stepping down

Candice Bergen, MP for Portage-Lisgar, is stepping down, which means a byelection may be coming.
Suspect starts fire in Peguis First Nation home during standoff: RCMP

A 46-year-old man has been charged following a stabbing and standoff on Peguis First Nation over the weekend.
'Time-consuming and so exhausting': Restaurant owner fed up with minimum wage subsidy program

A local restaurant owner is speaking out over problems she's encountered applying for a provincial program aimed at helping small businesses offset the impact of the minimum wage hike.

Calgary

Alberta police believe 'Dances With Wolves' star may have abused local victims

Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service officials are encouraging any local victims to come forward following the arrest of actor Nathan Lee Chasing Horse in Las Vegas on sex assault charges.
Former Alta. premier Kenney joining Bennett Jones law firm as senior advisor

A second key player of Alberta's last government revealed their landing spot on Wednesday: former premier Jason Kenney is joining Bennett Jones' Calgary office.
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School honours 7 students killed in 2003 avalanche

A Calgary-area school's student body and staff gathered Wednesday to remember the seven students who died in a 2003 avalanche along the Connaught Creek Trail in Rogers Pass.

Edmonton

Former Alta. premier Kenney joining Bennett Jones law firm as senior advisor

A second key player of Alberta's last government revealed their landing spot on Wednesday: former premier Jason Kenney is joining Bennett Jones' Calgary office.
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's former top doctor, hired by B.C. public health service

Alberta's former chief medical officer of health has landed a new role in British Columbia. Dr. Deena Hinshaw was named a deputy provincial health officer for B.C. on Wednesday.
Bell pulled out of Alberta church by thieves using vehicles: police

Police are investigating after the bell was stolen from St. Mary's Church in Holden, Alta., causing significant damage to the building.

Toronto

Former CBC journalist dies after random attack on Toronto street, new suspect photo released

A long-time CBC radio producer who was the victim of a random assault in Toronto last week has died, the public broadcaster confirms.
61-year-old man charged with attempted murder after baby seriously injured in Markham, Ont. hotel

York Regional Police have charged a family member of a two-month-old baby after the infant was found seriously injured in a Markham hotel on Tuesday.
Video shows car driving through Vaughan, Ont. mall during 'absolutely insane' break-in

Police have released a video of a driver who smashed a vehicle through the doors of Vaughan, Ont. mall early Wednesday before allegedly breaking into an electronics store.

Ottawa

Rideau Canal Skateway will not open for start of Winterlude, NCC says

While crews have resumed operations in an attempt to open the Rideau Canal Skateway for its 53rd season, an NCC spokesperson tells CTV News Ottawa the canal will not open in time for the first weekend of Winterlude on Friday.
Man suspended from driving since 1986 caught driving in Ottawa

Ottawa police say a man who hasn't been allowed to drive since Top Gun was in theatres was pulled over in Ottawa last week.
'This is a tight budget:' City of Ottawa tables draft spending plan

The city of Ottawa has tabled a belt-tightening draft budget amid increasing financial pressures.

Vancouver

B.C. leads Canada in race to protect citizen’s personal information from cybersecurity threats

A dozen Canadian ministers quietly met in Vancouver last week to brainstorm better online protections for the private information of citizens.
EV battery catches fire after being 'ejected' during crash in Richmond

The battery of an electric vehicle "ejected and combusted" after a crash in Richmond Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
B.C. drug users say 'fight continues' during decriminalization, repeat call for safe supply

Members of an advocacy group for drug users have gathered to celebrate the start of decriminalization in British Columbia and discuss how they will "fight back" against any efforts to seize illicit substances that meet the 2.5-gram threshold allowed under the first such policy in Canada.

Montreal

Canada's new anti-Islamophobia representative apologizes for comments about Quebecers

Canada's new special representative on combating Islamophobia says she is sorry that her words have hurt Quebecers.
Group says administrators at private school near Montreal ignored racism complaints

A private school west of Montreal is promising action after allegations that for years administrators ignored complaints about racist bullying targeting two Black students.
Heart condition to blame for Montreal girl's death, not vaccines: coroner

Over a year after the death of a 15-year-old student at a Rosemont high school drew protestors who reportedly linked her death to the COVID-19 vaccine, a Quebec coroner has confirmed it was caused by a pre-existing condition.

Vancouver Island

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's former top doctor, hired by B.C. public health service

Alberta's former chief medical officer of health has landed a new role in British Columbia. Dr. Deena Hinshaw was named a deputy provincial health officer for B.C. on Wednesday.
Eby not ruling out side talks with PM at national health gathering

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's optimistic about next week's meetings with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other premiers about health-care funding.
New ocean plastics recycling centre on Vancouver Island just 1 of 4 in B.C.

A new recycling centre designed to collect wayward plastics from the ocean has opened on northern Vancouver Island.

Atlantic

$31-million lottery ticket sold in Cape Breton, largest win ever in the Maritimes

Atlantic Lottery says someone in Cape Breton has a record-breaking, multimillion-dollar winning lottery ticket.
Nova Scotia signs $365-million, 10-year contract for digital medical record system

The Nova Scotia government has entered into a $365-million, 10-year agreement with a health technology firm for the design and management of a digital medical record program first announced more than seven years ago.
Sudden deaths of man, woman in Saint John aren't considered criminal: police

Police say the sudden deaths of two people in Saint John, N.B., on Monday don’t appear to be criminal in nature.

Northern Ontario

Car, train collide in Sudbury, two people in hospital in stable condition

Two people are in Health Sciences North in stable condition following a collision Sunday in Sudbury between a train and a vehicle.
Alberta police believe 'Dances With Wolves' star may have abused local victims

Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service officials are encouraging any local victims to come forward following the arrest of actor Nathan Lee Chasing Horse in Las Vegas on sex assault charges.
'Immediately stop' wearing these sweaters and hoodies, Health Canada warns

Nearly 130,000 Helly Hansen sweaters and hoodies have been recalled in Canada due to flammability concerns.

London

Former teacher found guilty of child porn charges remorseful at sentencing hearing

A former London elementary school teacher told the court how his life spiralled out of control before pleading guilty to child pornography charges.
Vehicle plows through storefront in northwest London

No injuries are reported after a vehicle plowed through the front of a building in London on Wednesday morning.
'Miracles do happen': Parents of toddler who fell into pool grateful to community

Gillian Burnett was almost finished her work day on Jan. 24 when she received a terrifying call about her young son. Waylon, 20-months-old, was found submerged in an outdoor pool at a home daycare near Petrolia, Ont.