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Hockey Canada calls emergency meeting as sponsors pull support

Hockey Canada’s board of directors called an emergency meeting Thursday night under mounting pressure from top corporate sponsors, political leaders and provincial organizations stemming from the group's apparent unwillingness to address its handling of alleged sexual assaults.

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Delay behind them, UCP set to begin to announce results

Following an hour and a half delay, the United Conservative Party is releasing the results of its leadership vote on Thursday.

Police: 2 dead, 6 injured in stabbings along Las Vegas Strip

An attacker with a large kitchen knife killed two people and wounded six others in stabbings along the Las Vegas Strip before being arrested Thursday, police said.

Hurricane Ian death toll hits 101 as evacuees return to mud, rubble

The number of recorded storm-related deaths has risen to at least 101 in the eight days since Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida.

Neanderthal DNA might be linked to smoking, drinking, sleeping patterns in modern humans: study

New research about human evolution might lead to deeper understandings towards genetic risk factors for human behaviour disorders, illnesses and brain disabilities.

Myles Sanderson responsible for all 11 Sask. stabbing deaths: RCMP

Myles Sanderson was responsible for all 11 deaths during the mass stabbing in Saskatchewan last month, according to RCMP.

Poilievre condemned for use of YouTube tag targeting 'misogynistic' groups

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals are accusing Pierre Poilievre of 'using his videos to appeal to far-right misogynistic online movements,' following a report that Poilievre's YouTube channel was using a hidden tag to promote his videos among anti-women audiences.

Myles Sanderson responsible for all 11 Sask. stabbing deaths: RCMP

Myles Sanderson was responsible for all 11 deaths during the mass stabbing in Saskatchewan last month, according to RCMP.
'A sense of power': New communication panels offering nonverbal children a chance to interact at city parks

Communication panels have been installed in three Regina parks, offering those who are nonverbal or who are experiencing disabilities an opportunity to interact with others.
Report details events leading up to Estevan police constable's death, chief's resignation

An inquiry into workplace concerns at the Estevan Police Service (EPS) following the death of a constable and subsequent resignation of the police chief has concluded.

Winnipeg

Is Winnipeg safe? How residents feel, according to a CTV News poll

The sense of safety is slipping for many Winnipeggers, with a majority of residents saying they feel their neighbourhood safety has decreased in recent years.
City of Winnipeg workers could be on strike next week

The union that represents thousands of City of Winnipeg workers have set a strike deadline for next week.
$1B class action suit related to child welfare system filed against Manitoba government, Attorney General of Canada

A $1 billion class action lawsuit has been filed in the Court of King’s Bench against the Government of Manitoba and the Attorney General of Canada related to the child welfare system in Manitoba.

Calgary

Delay behind them, UCP set to begin to announce results

Following an hour and a half delay, the United Conservative Party is releasing the results of its leadership vote on Thursday.
'Consumer-driven demand' drives shortage of children's pain, fever meds

Calgary parents are scrambling to find pain and fever meds for their children, but drugstore shelves have been in scant supply for a little over a month.
OnStar aids police in seizure of stolen vehicle in Strathmore, Alta.

Strathmore RCMP say they've arrested two people in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation aided by the OnStar service.

Edmonton

Delay behind them, UCP set to begin to announce results

Following an hour and a half delay, the United Conservative Party is releasing the results of its leadership vote on Thursday.
From candidate to premier-designate: What happens after the UCP picks a new leader today?

Alberta's United Conservative Party is announcing a new leader Thursday night to replace Jason Kenney. The winner will become premier-designate until they are sworn in as premier by the lieutenant-governor at Government House in Edmonton.
What is preferential voting and how will it shape the UCP leadership contest?

One political scientist says the United Conservative Party's leadership vote result on Thursday night will come down to how many voting rounds need to occur under the preferential voting system.

Toronto

Ontario licence plate sticker refund program leaves some car owners with eye-popping rebates

A single person received more than $38,000 from Ontario’s licence plate sticker refund program, while some $32 million ended up with people who appeared to own more than five cars, according to data obtained by CTV News Investigates.
Ontario woman looking for carbon tax rebate ends up stuck in expensive home warranty

When a woman from Beaverton, Ont., got a call from someone who said she was eligible for a carbon tax rebate from the government, she says she initially believed them, but instead ended up stuck in an expensive home warranty program.
Woman sexually assaulted by Jacob Hoggard says her life was 'shattered beyond recognition'

An Ontario woman who was sexually assaulted by Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard in a Toronto hotel room nearly six years ago says her life was 'shattered beyond recognition' as a result of the incident.

Ottawa

Tight race between McKenney and Sutcliffe for Ottawa mayor, 35 per cent undecided: Nanos poll

A Nanos Research survey for CTV News Ottawa shows 29 per cent of respondents said they would vote for Catherine McKenney for mayor of Ottawa, compared to 24 per cent for Mark Sutcliffe.
Two dead in Orleans shooting Wednesday night

Ottawa police say two men are dead and another has been injured in a shooting at a plaza in the area of Tompkins Avenue and Tenth Line Road Wednesday night.
Ottawa Public Health suggests gathering outdoors for Thanksgiving, as COVID levels remain high in Ottawa

Ottawa residents are being asked to consider gathering outdoors or open windows while gathering indoors for Thanksgiving this weekend, as COVID-19 levels remain high in the community.

Vancouver

Weak mayors, strong councils: Why B.C.'s system is leading to long ballots

Ask many British Columbians how they feel about the province's "weak mayor" system at city hall and chances are very good you'll get a confused look. But understanding what that means explains why city councils are just as important – if not more so – as who you select for mayor.
Residents group takes Vancouver to court over services agreement for Squamish Nation development

A Kitsilano residents group is taking the City of Vancouver to court over an agreement made with the Squamish Nation for a major development project.
Chronic offender arrested over stranger assault in Downtown Vancouver

A day after he was charged in connection with a violent attack on stranger, Mohammed Majidpour was arrested by Vancouver police and taken to jail.

Montreal

'Keep the car': Woman hopes thieves return mother's ashes from back seat of stolen vehicle

A woman is calling on Montrealers to keep their eyes peeled for her stolen vehicle. She says she does not care about the car; it’s her mother’s ashes, which were sitting in the back seat, that she wants back.
25-year-old stabbed in downtown Montreal

A 25-year-old was sent to hospital with stab wounds following an altercation with a group Thursday evening in downtown Montreal.
Teachers will soon be asked to teach toothbrushing 101 in Quebec, raising workload concerns

A tooth-brushing program that is soon to be phased in across Quebec in elementary schools is raising concern among teachers because they’ll be the ones called upon to supervise the students as they clean their teeth.

Vancouver Island

Large exotic cat on the loose near Victoria is third African serval to escape on Vancouver Island this week

Another serval has escaped from its owner on Vancouver Island, this time in a community north of Victoria. "She learned how to open the back door," says owner Sylvia Lammers. "We thought it was our error that we left the door open, not realizing that she had figured it out."
Vancouver Island paper mill to close indefinitely, at least 150 jobs affected

B.C.-based company Paper Excellence says it is indefinitely ceasing its paper operations at one of its Vancouver Island facilities in two months. In an announcement Thursday, the company said its Catalyst Crofton facility, south of Nanaimo, B.C., will stop producing paper in early December, a move that's expected to affect at least 150 workers.
Man taken to hospital after 'unprovoked hammer attack' in Victoria: VicPD

Victoria police say a man is in hospital and another has been arrested following an "unprovoked hammer attack" on Thursday morning. Police say they received a report of a random assault with a hammer around 9:30 a.m. in the 900-block of Pandora Avenue.

Atlantic

The cost of nearly two weeks without power adding up for many Nova Scotians

Nearly two weeks after Fiona wreaked havoc across Atlantic Canada, more than 3,000 Nova Scotia Power customers are still waiting to be restored.
Hockey N.S. halts funding to Hockey Canada amid controversy

Hockey Nova Scotia has decided to stop sending funds to Hockey Canada in light of sexual assault allegations and the use of registration fees to pay the victims.
'This has shone a light on a very big gap': Maritimers in hockey react to Hockey Canada scandal

Provincial hockey organizations in the Maritimes are considering their stance, as Hockey Canada continues to come under fire.

Northern Ontario

North Bay issued over $200 million in building permits this year so far; breaking own record

The City of North Bay has issued more than $200 million in building permits so far this year, surpassing last year’s all-time record of more than $150 million.
Neanderthal DNA might be linked to smoking, drinking, sleeping patterns in modern humans: study

New research about human evolution might lead to deeper understandings towards genetic risk factors for human behaviour disorders, illnesses and brain disabilities.
Community-based organizations in Sudbury receive provincial funding to prevent cybercrime

The Ontario government is investing $1.6 million into 18 community-based organizations as a way to stop fraud, human trafficking and hate crime from happening. Two organizations in Greater Sudbury are on the list to receive funding.

London

Wide swath of land for BRT road widening infuriates property owners on Dundas

Widening the road for rapid transit will require some Dundas Street property owners to part with 15 feet (or more) of their land— beyond the existing sidewalk.
London Health Sciences Centre warns of 18-plus hour wait times at adult emergency departments

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is warning patients they could be waiting in the emergency room for upwards of 18 hours to receive care for non-urgent and non-emergency concerns.
Trial adjourned in former golf pro’s historical sexual offences case

A historical sexual offence trial involving a former Seaforth, Ont. golf pro, has been adjourned.