Wild weather left behind a path of destruction in parts of Midwestern Ontario tonight. Extensive damage was reported in an area east of Chatsworth, following a tornado warned storm around 5 p.m. tonight. Trees were toppled, Hydro lines were damaged, and some homes suffered extensive damage. Communities like Walter’s Falls and Strathavon...
After more than a century of calling Toronto home, Kerr's Candy is leaving its Etobicoke factory for a new production facility in Oakville. The land that the current location is on is owned by the Toronto Catholic District School Board, and with nearby Holy Angels Catholic School deciding to expand,...
Ontario residents, rejoice! We're officially entering Step 2 of the provincial government's reopening plan on June 30 — a few days earlier than scheduled — thanks to fast-rising vaccination rates that have now surpassed the targets not only to leave Step 1, but to enter Step 3. Unfortunately, we won't...
The RCMP on Thursday charged two Ottawa police constables — Haidar El Badry and Mohamed Mohamed — with obstructing justice. El Badry was also charged with breach of trust and causing a person to deal with a forged document. Two other individuals were also targeted by the RCMP investigation. Ashley El...
First-dose vaccine numbers in British Columbia have risen to above 75 per cent of the eligible population, with second-shot totals hovering near 25 per cent. A joint statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix says the increasing vaccine numbers allow for the gradual and...
Ottawa Public Health is reporting 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday, while there are no active cases among residents over the age of 80. The statistics were contained in the daily COVID-19 update from the health unit. No new deaths linked to COVID-19 were announced in Ottawa on...
Ontario will move into the second stage of its reopening plan next Wednesday, a few days ahead of schedule. That means hair salons and similar facilities can reopen with mask requirements and capacity rules, and limits on gatherings will be rolled back further. Outdoor attractions like water parks can reopen, outdoor...
A Saskatchewan First Nation says it has discovered 751 unmarked graves near a former residential school, marking the largest discovery of such remains in Canadian history to date. Chief Cadmus Delorme of Cowessess First Nation, a roughly two hour drive east of Regina, revealed details of the “horrific and shocking...
In a speech to his caucus, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole shared his opposition to any push to “cancel” Canada Day celebrations following the discovery of unmarked graves of Indigenous children at a former residential school. On Wednesday, O’Toole said while the discovery was “dreadful” and the ongoing reckoning over reconciliation...
Those hoping for a haircut this weekend will be disappointed to learn that while Ontario may enter Step 2 of the reopening plan ahead of schedule, it likely won’t be happening before next week. Sources confirm to CTV News Toronto that Premier Doug Ford's cabinet is considering bumping up Step...