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Quebec confirms first two cases of monkeypox; 20 other suspected cases under investigation

Quebec's health ministry announced Thursday evening there are two confirmed cases of monkeypox in the province, while 20 other suspected cases are still under investigation.

Monkeypox cases have been seen mainly in western and central Africa since the virus was first discovered in 1970. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Monkeypox: What is it and how does it spread?

A growing number of countries, including Canada, the U.S., Spain, Portugal, and the U.K, are reporting an unusual outbreak of monkeypox. Here is what we know about this rare virus.

Ed Fast says it became 'untenable' to do job as Conservative finance critic

Conservative MP Ed Fast said it was becoming 'untenable' to do his job as finance critic within the Conservative Party of Canada, which is why he asked to be relieved of his duties.

Canada banning Chinese telecom giant Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks

Canada is banning China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE, another Chinese company, from participating in the country's 5G wireless networks, citing national security and cybersecurity concerns. Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino made the announcement about prohibiting products and services from these 'high-risk vendors,' in Ottawa on Thursday.

Sask. premier calls Jason Kenney's resignation a 'loss'

Saskatchewan’s premier says Jason Kenney’s resignation from his post in Alberta is a “loss.”
Sask. WHL teams, talent ready for future after 2022 draft

The WHL U15 draft is the time where teams, players, families and fans can look toward the future of their respective franchises.
Fierce debates cap off Sask. legislative session

The spring session of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly came to a close on Thursday, wrapping up 10 weeks of fierce debate in the house.

Winnipeg

Remains of women found in Winnipeg, victim of 'horrifically grisly' homicide: police

Police say a "horrifically, grisly scene" near an apartment building where the partial remains of a woman were discovered this week has also taken investigators to a landfill.
Teen arrested in death of 31-year-old man; also charged in February assault

Winnipeg police have arrested a 17-year-old male in connection to the death of a 31-year-old man who was found injured near Slaw Rebchuk Bridge before he died in hospital.
Surgical procedures returning to 'pre-pandemic' levels in Manitoba

The taskforce aimed at reducing the surgical backlog in Manitoba says surgical procedures are consistently being performed at levels before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Calgary

Alberta Advantage? Rachel Notley hopes to pick up support that Jason Kenney lost

Thousands of Albertans were stunned Wednesday night when Premier Jason Kenney announced his impending resignation from the job.
Flames to host Saddledome viewing party for Game 3

The Flames delivered some not so hot news and some good news Thursday regarding viewing parties for upcoming games.
Victim of 'random attack' on CTrain recovering in hospital

A 25-year-old Calgary man is facing several charges in connection with a random stabbing that took place on a CTrain on Wednesday.

Edmonton

Jason Kenney has quit as UCP leader. What happens to the party and government now?

With Jason Kenney having stepped down as leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party, who is now leader of the province?
'Immediate crisis': EPS chief rushing more officers into downtown Edmonton

After outlining a violent 24 hours in downtown Edmonton, the city's police chief promised Thursday to scramble more officers into the core faster than previously planned.
2 men killed in separate Chinatown attacks, man in custody: EPS

Two men are dead after separate attacks in Chinatown on Wednesday, police said a day later.

Toronto

Health officials discover nearly 1,000 cases of new COVID-19 subvariant in Ontario

Nearly 1,000 cases of a new Omicron COVID-19 subvariant dubbed 'BA.2.20' have been detected in Ontario, health officials say.
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INVESTIGATION | Details vanish from Ontario MPP investment property disclosures as their value skyrockets

An unpublished decision by a provincial watchdog has removed many details from view of the real estate investments of dozens of candidates vying for re-election, even as those assets surge in value to more than $36 million, a CTV News investigation has found.
Toronto vigil held for victims of Buffalo mass shooting

A vigil was held in downtown Toronto Thursday evening to remember the victims of a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket and to denounce anti-Black racism.

Ottawa

Canada banning Chinese telecom giant Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks

Canada is banning China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE, another Chinese company, from participating in the country's 5G wireless networks, citing national security and cybersecurity concerns. Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino made the announcement about prohibiting products and services from these 'high-risk vendors,' in Ottawa on Thursday.
'Holy grail of all finds': Ottawa boy finds gun while magnet fishing in creek

A 12-year-old Ottawa boy is sharing his story after a magnet fishing trip turned up an unexpected find.
OC Transpo user says he was fired from two jobs because of cancelled and late buses

OC Transpo rider Max Well says he has lost two jobs after showing up to work late due to late or cancelled bus trips.

Vancouver

Here's how you can save money on groceries while inflation is high

Many shoppers in Metro Vancouver are looking for ways to stretch their grocery budget as they deal with the rising cost of food.
Burnaby company granted Health Canada licence to produce 'magic mushroom' medicine

A small team of around 20 employees at Burnaby's Albert Labs recently received a Health Canada license to further pursue its work in producing psilocybin from mushrooms.
Wages vs. inflation: As costs rise, living wage advocates hope to see B.C. better address affordability

With Canada’s inflation rate hitting a 31-year high last month, people are paying a lot more for many basic needs including food and shelter, and wages have not kept up.

Montreal

Quebec confirms first two cases of monkeypox; 20 other suspected cases under investigation

Quebec's health ministry announced Thursday evening there are two confirmed cases of monkeypox in the province, while 20 other suspected cases are still under investigation.
Legal community concerned about access to justice rights under Quebec's Bill 96

After protests in CEGEPs, health care and in the business world, the legal community is now expressing concerns about Bill 96.
Doctors on Quebec monkeypox frontline: 'I had never heard of this disease 24 hours ago'

Health-care professionals at the forefront of containing monkeypox’s possible arrival in Montreal say it’s too early to know just how far the virus has spread.

Vancouver Island

Canadian warships return to Esquimalt, B.C., after three-month operation

Two Canadian navy ships returned to their homeport in Esquimalt, B.C., on Thursday following their participation in Operation Caribbe, a counter-narcotics mission led by the U.S.
Car travelling 185 km/h on Malahat impounded: RCMP

Two drivers were slapped with temporary driving bans and had their vehicles impounded for seven days after they were spotted speeding excessively on the Malahat highway, according to RCMP.
Mounties cleared of wrongdoing in Nanaimo man's death

British Columbia's police watchdog has cleared the RCMP of any wrongdoing in the death of a man in Nanaimo, B.C., last month.

Atlantic

N.B. coroner jury says use-of-force policy needs review after officer kills woman

An independent group should review the use-of-force policy that guides New Brunswick police to ensure it is concise and understood by all officers in the province, a coroner's jury recommended Thursday.
Former RCMP officers weigh in on N.S. Mass Casualty Commission testimony

As a former undercover RCMP officer and depot instructor, Calvin Lawrence has a blunt assessment of the RCMP response to Nova Scotia’s April 2020 massacre.
N.S. reports 24 new COVID-19-related deaths, drop in new cases, hospitalizations

Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting an increase in new deaths in the province's weekly COVID-19 update.

Northern Ontario

Two of four Ontario party leaders sick with COVID-19

As Ontario's election date approaches, two of the province’s four main political party leaders have tested positive for COVID-19.
Ontario NDP leader sidelined with COVID-19, misses Sault event

Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath was set to kick off her northern tour in Sault Ste. Marie this week. However, after testing positive for COVID-19, Horwath is in isolation and unable to attend in-person campaign events for the time being.
Students spruce up the grounds of the Walford retirement home in Sudbury

Grades 7 and 8 students at École St-Denis are paying it forward as part of a class project.

London

Nearly 70 people displaced by fire at Hanover, Ont. rooming house

Nearly 70 people are getting emergency community support after fire ripped through a building in downtown Hanover, Ont.
Gas prices expected to fall another 10 cents in time for long weekend

If you think that long weekends always means a spike in gas prices, you’ll be pleased to know that this Victoria Day weekend is expected to be the exception to that rule.
‘Who are the offenders?’: Police board seeks data on hate crime perpetrators

Hate crimes aim to intimidate, terrorize, and sometimes kill Londoners— and they’re on the rise.