Massive new Toronto casino angers Ontario First Nation

'Not my job to crunch numbers,' Vancouver mayor says as expert questions FIFA's economic benefit

With two years to go until FIFA World Cup 2026 matches kickoff at BC Place, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim spoke to the Surrey Board of Trade about his anticipation of regional economic benefits from hosting the world’s largest sporting event.

B.C. craft brewery offers year's supply of free beer – if you get a tattoo

A well-known brewery in B.C.'s Lower Mainland is celebrating a milestone anniversary with an enticing offer of $1,200 worth of free beer – but there's a catch.

B.C. condo owner ordered to stop listing unit on Airbnb, fined $2K

A condo owner in B.C. has been ordered to stop using her unit as a short-term rental and will have to pay $2,000 in fines for renting it out on Airbnb and Craigslist in the past.

Dr. Eileen de Villa, who led Toronto through the COVID-19 pandemic, announces resignation

The doctor who led Toronto through the COVID-19 pandemic as the city’s top public health official is stepping down.

'You're all cowards': Ford government quashes debate on sexual assault justice bill

Ontario New Democrats are accusing the government of arrogance, hubris, and disdain for women after Progressive Conservatives shut down a debate set to take place tomorrow on a bill aimed at improving transparency around sexual assault cases.

GARDINER GRIDLOCK | A blow to business: Lane restrictions undercut productivity in costly commute

In the second of a three-part series on Gardiner Gridlock, CTV Toronto examines the impact of the latest round of expressway construction on businesses losing time and money contending with the congestion.

BREAKING | Calgary city council passes blanket rezoning after marathon meeting

More than three weeks after a public hearing on blanket rezoning first started at Calgary City Hall, councillors have narrowly voted in favour of moving forward with the change to allow for more density in residential areas.

Calgary students return to school following daytime stabbing

Students at John G. Diefenbaker Highschool and St. Helena School returned to classes Tuesday morning after a teenage boy was stabbed in a field after classes were out on Monday.

'Most of the city is evacuating': Gridlock on Alberta highway after evacuation order in Fort McMurray

Four Fort McMurray neighbourhoods were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday as a wildfire gets closer to the city.

Former Ottawa city councillor Diane Deans dies after 5-year cancer battle

Former Ottawa city councillor Diane Deans died on Tuesday, according to a statement by Coun. Jessica Bradley.

Teenager struck by OC Transpo bus in Heron Gate

Ottawa paramedics say a teenage pedestrian was struck by an OC Transpo bus Tuesday afternoon in the Heron Gate area.

1 killed, 3 injured in head-on crash on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa

Ontario Provincial Police are responding to a fatal collision involving two vehicles on Highway 417 in Ottawa's west end on Tuesday morning.

Montreal event marking Israel's national day overshadowed by regional war

Every year, thousands of Jewish Montrealers gather at Place du Canada to celebrate Israel's national day, but this year there was no march and a lot more security.

Montreal's Mon Lapin crowned Canada's best restaurant once again

A new magazine ranking has confirmed what most Montrealers already know: the city is home to some of the best restaurants in the country.

Saputo announces transition plan for president, CEO in August

Saputo Inc. says its president and CEO Lino Saputo plans to transition to the role of executive chair of the board.

'Most of the city is evacuating': Gridlock on Alberta highway after evacuation order in Fort McMurray

Four Fort McMurray neighbourhoods were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday as a wildfire gets closer to the city.

Alberta announces the 4 health agencies that will replace AHS later this year

The province has released more information on its plan to break up Alberta Health Services and replace it with four sector-based health agencies.

Former Sherwood Park school principal charged with sexually assaulting woman

A Sherwood Park man who worked as a school principal has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman.

Large police presence in Middle Sackville due to 'sudden death': N.S. RCMP

A large police presence in Middle Sackville, N.S., Tuesday night was the result of a sudden death, according to Nova Scotia RCMP.

N.B. family speaks out after home-care fees increase 4-times the amount they were previously paying

A northern New Brunswick family says they're struggling after they say they've been essentially cutoff from social development support.

New Brunswick teen charged with second-degree murder following death of 34-year-old man

A 17-year-old male from Nasonworth, N.B., has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a 34-year-old man in the community.

Court orders admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki to undergo clinical assessment by psychiatrist

A psychiatrist will conduct a clinical assessment of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki to determine if he was suffering from a mental disorder when he killed four women.

'I'm just stressed': Birchwood Terrace residents trying to figure out what's next after evacuation order last week

Tenants from Birchwood Terrace are in limbo as many of them are in temporary accommodations and not sure when they'll be allowed back in the building to pick up the rest of their lives.

Kinew visits northern Manitoba to tour areas impacted by wildfire

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew went up north Tuesday to get a close-up look at the wildfire burning near Flin Flon and The Pas.

Sask. police seize 1.5M pieces of evidence, lay 60 more charges in child exploitation case

Saskatchewan RCMP have revealed that a historic sexual assault investigation has led to the discovery of alleged crimes against children dating back to 2005.

Sask. NDP questions reliance on travel nurses as private company video sparks controversy

A promotional video by a private nursing company has been making the rounds on social media. The provincial NDP is criticizing what they call the government’s reliance on out-of-province travel nurses.

'Very expensive lunch': Sask. driver handed a cell phone ticket for using points app in McDonald's drive-thru

A warning from a Saskatoon driver about using your fast-food app while in the drive-thru line — a trip to get some free lunch cost him a lot more than he bargained for.

Traffic deaths surpass 400 for the first time in 15 years in Ontario: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say 2023 was a historically tragic year on OPP-patrolled roads.

‘It was getting pretty hairy out’: Barn roof torn off during Monday storm in Wellington County

A farmer in Wellington County is cleaning up after the roof of his chicken and turkey barn was torn off in a storm Monday night.

UPDATE TO COME | Cambridge council to vote on how to roll out new speed limits

Cambridge council will vote Tuesday night on how to implement speed limits in city neighbourhoods and school zones.

'Very expensive lunch': Sask. driver handed a cell phone ticket for using points app in McDonald's drive-thru

A warning from a Saskatoon driver about using your fast-food app while in the drive-thru line — a trip to get some free lunch cost him a lot more than he bargained for.

Saskatoon mayor delivers final 'State of the City'

More than 300 people gathered at TCU Place as Mayor Charlie Clark delivered his final “State of the City” address for the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce.

Sask. hospital welcomes Canada's first portable pediatric MRI machine

A machine that can take brain scans from a child’s hospital bed has arrived in Saskatchewan.

Tow truck drivers to withdraw service on the May long weekend to protest legislation

As the May long weekend nears, several tow truck companies in Ontario are planning to withdraw some services in protest the lack of protection many drivers face.

Human remains identified as missing northeastern Ont. man

The search for a missing northeastern Ontario man has come to a tragic end after his remains were identified.

'Most of the city is evacuating': Gridlock on Alberta highway after evacuation order in Fort McMurray

Four Fort McMurray neighbourhoods were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday as a wildfire gets closer to the city.

Victim loses $2M in online romance scam

A Malahide Township resident is out more than $2 million following a romance scam.

Commercial vehicle hits Talbot Street rail overpass

It’s happened again. The Talbot Street rail overpass has claimed another large vehicle.

Council shuts door to funding extension for SafeSpace London’s shelter serving homeless women

SafeSpace London will not be given an opportunity to appear before a council committee to request a $130,000 extension to the shelter funding it receives from city hall.

Here's how the County of Simcoe proposes pushing residents to participate in organics program

The County of Simcoe is proposing introducing measures to ensure residents participate in its organics program after a recent audit revealed that nearly half of the waste tossed into garbage carts didn't belong there.

Retired RCAF jets towed to CFB Borden

Residents in Simcoe County were treated to an unusual sight as recently retired Royal Canadian Air Force jet trainers were towed to their new home at 16 Wing/CFB Borden.

Thunderstorm rocked Simcoe County with toonie-sized hail, downpours

Simcoe County was under a severe thunderstorm warning with the potential for strong winds up to 90 kilometres per hour, toonie-sized hail, and heavy downpours on Monday.

Man charged with impaired driving after pickup truck hits police cruiser

A Windsor police cruiser was involved in a collision with a pickup truck.

'The place is booming': Amherstburg sees $12-million worth in new building permits in 2024

Spencer//Butcher Group willing to pay millions to revive Windsor arena

City Coun. Gary Kaschak’s curiosity was piqued when Greg Butcher made public his family’s interest in acquiring Windsor Arena.

New LEED-certified control tower being constructed at Victoria airport

The shovels have hit the ground on the construction of a new LEED-certified navigation tower at Victoria International Airport.

Federal Tory Leader Poilievre targets illicit drugs in B.C. hospitals

Federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre says the Conservatives will put forward legislation that would forbid Ottawa from "ever" granting provinces exemptions to allow illicit drug use in hospitals.

Hollywood stars descend on B.C. castle for 'Fate' film

A British Columbia castle is hosting Hollywood royalty this week as filming gets underway on a supernatural love story spanning seven decades.

'Altercation' in Penticton leaves 1 dead: RCMP

One person is dead after a fight in Penticton early Sunday morning, according to authorities.

Suspect fled in 2-door Fiat after convenience store robbery, Merritt RCMP say

A suspect is at large after robbing a convenience store at gunpoint in Merritt, B.C., Friday, according to local police.

Kamloops RCMP issue public warning about 2 men allegedly at centre of 'organized crime conflict'

After four targeted shootings in four days, Mounties in Kamloops are taking the unusual step of warning the public about two men they believe are likely to be targeted in future violent incidents.

Lethbridge calls first year of encampment strategy a success

While they may not be noticeable to residents, the City of Lethbridge is making a few changes to its encampment strategy to help connect the city’s vulnerable population with services and support.

Hundreds of job seekers attend Lethbridge job fair

A job fair saw hundreds of prospective hiring candidates meet with employers in Lethbridge on Tuesday.

Deadly southern Alberta highway crash kills two people

Two people were killed and another was seriously injured in a crash in southern Alberta on Sunday.

Sault city council approves $505K to help save YMCA

Sault Ste. Marie city council has agreed to contribute $505,000 toward a plan to save the city’s YMCA.

Three people arrested in Wiikwemikoong

Few details have been made available, but there is an increased police presence in the First Nation of Wiikwemkoong on Tuesday afternoon.

Elliot Lake man wins $100K in lottery

An Elliot Lake man is one of northern Ontario's latest lottery winners after winning $100,000 playing the Encore.

'Irate male' assaulted Newfoundland officers with block of cheese, police say

Police in Newfoundland say patrol officers were assaulted Thursday by a "very irate male" wielding a block of cheese.

Whooping cough outbreak declared in Newfoundland

Health officials say there is an outbreak of whooping cough in eastern Newfoundland.

Trucker's body found in trailer in Newfoundland after failed police search in Ontario

Ontario Provincial Police are facing tough questions about their search for a missing Newfoundland trucker whose rig was found two weeks ago in Ontario, then sent back to Newfoundland, where his body was found Monday in the trailer.

Spy agency CSIS reveals 24 harassment investigations in annual report

Canada's spy agency says in its annual public report that it dealt with 24 harassment investigations last year involving complaints by its staff.

$1.6B parts plant for Honda electric vehicle batteries coming to Niagara Region

A Japanese company has announced it will build an approximately $1.6-billion plant in Ontario's Niagara Region that will make a key electric vehicle battery component as part of Honda's supply chain in the province.

Federal Tory Leader Poilievre targets illicit drugs in B.C. hospitals

Federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre says the Conservatives will put forward legislation that would forbid Ottawa from "ever" granting provinces exemptions to allow illicit drug use in hospitals.

Alberta announces the 4 health agencies that will replace AHS later this year

The province has released more information on its plan to break up Alberta Health Services and replace it with four sector-based health agencies.

Dr. Eileen de Villa, who led Toronto through the COVID-19 pandemic, announces resignation

The doctor who led Toronto through the COVID-19 pandemic as the city’s top public health official is stepping down.

Health Canada issues warning for Umary dietary supplement due to undeclared substances

Health Canada has issued a warning for a dietary supplement saying there are undeclared drugs in the supplement and it could cause serious health risks.

TikTok content creators sue U.S. government over potential ban

Eight TikTok content creators sued the U.S. government on Tuesday, issuing another challenge to the new federal law that would ban the popular social media platform nationwide if its China-based parent company doesn’t sell its stakes within a year.

Google shows off how AI Gmail, Photos and shopping will work

A day after OpenAI impressed with a startlingly improved ChatGPT AI model, Google showed off its vision for how AI will improve the products that billions of people use every day.

OpenAI unveils newest AI model, GPT-4o

OpenAI on Monday announced its latest artificial intelligence large language model that it says will be easier and more intuitive to use.

'Rust' armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed appeals involuntary manslaughter conviction

Attorneys for Hannah Gutierrez Reed have filed an appeal with the New Mexico Court of Appeals over the verdict, a court document filed Monday shows.

Miss USA's and Miss Teen USA's mothers speak out: 'They were ill-treated, abused, bullied and cornered'

Days after their daughters' decisions to relinquish their pageant titles, the mothers of former Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava are speaking out.

Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie' fête of Greta Gerwig

Beneath intermittent rainy skies, the Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with the presentation of an honourary Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and the unveiling of Greta Gerwig’s jury, as the French Riviera spectacular kicked off a potentially volatile 77th edition.

Boeing breached 2021 737 MAX criminal prosecution deal, says U.S. DOJ

The U.S. Justice Department said late on Tuesday that Boeing Co had breached its obligations in a 2021 agreement that shielded the planemaker from criminal prosecution over fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people.

ExxonMobil readying to drill exploratory deepwater oil well off Newfoundland

One of the world's largest oil companies is preparing to drill an exploratory deepwater oil well about 500 kilometres off the eastern coast of Newfoundland.

Gamestop, AMC: Why are meme stocks rallying again?

GameStop and AMC Entertainment have again captured retail investors' attention, reminiscent of "the meme stock frenzy" that gripped Wall Street three years ago.

Victim loses $2M in online romance scam

A Malahide Township resident is out more than $2 million following a romance scam.

Full List | Are these Canada's best restaurants? Annual top 100 list revealed

The annual list of Canada's top restaurants in the country was just released and here are the places that made the 2024 cut.

At Westminster dog show, a display of dogs and devotion

The 148th Westminster show kicked off Saturday, and Monday marked the start of the traditional judging that leads to the best in show prize, to be awarded Tuesday night.

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker rails against Pride month, working women in commencement speech

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker railed against Pride month, working women, President Biden's leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and abortion during a commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend.

Caitlin Clark scores 20 points in WNBA debut, but Fever lose to Connecticut

The Caitlin Clark era in the WNBA has officially begun, although it got off to a slow start.

FIFA meets with women's soccer decisions, anti-racism pledge and retreat from key reforms on agenda

International soccer's 211 member federations gather this week in Bangkok, Thailand for FIFA's annual meeting.

$1.6B parts plant for Honda electric vehicle batteries coming to Niagara Region

A Japanese company has announced it will build an approximately $1.6-billion plant in Ontario's Niagara Region that will make a key electric vehicle battery component as part of Honda's supply chain in the province.

Steal a car, lose your driver's licence for 10 years under new Ontario proposal

Repeat car thieves may face lengthy licence bans under proposed changes to Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act.

Amazon's self-driving robotaxi unit Zoox under investigation by U.S. after 2 rear-end crashes

Amazon's self-driving robotaxi unit is being investigated by the U.S. government's highway safety agency after two of its vehicles braked suddenly and were rear-ended by motorcyclists.