Vic West Fest returns 'a lot bigger' this weekend at new location

The festival features rollerblading demonstrations and skate park events, along with a performance by Roller Skate Victoria. (CTV News)

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Canada-wide shortage of liquid Children's Tylenol now also impacting chewables

A nationwide shortage of liquid Children’s Tylenol is also impacting generic chewables, with Quebec-based Laboratoire Riva reporting a shortage due to rising demand.

Empty shelves of children's pain relief medicine are seen at a Toronto pharmacy Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Two Ontario pediatric hospitals say they're facing shortages of common pain relievers amid supply disruptions in some parts of the country. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Joe O'Connal

Majority of people with Omicron don't know they have it: study

A new study has found that more than half of people infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 were unaware they had it.

Ontario to reveal next steps of 'Plan to Stay Open' Thursday, hints at changing 'status quo'

The Ontario government will reveal the next steps of its “Plan to Stay Open” on Thursday.

Eastern Ontario doctor facing 3 new murder charges

An eastern Ontario doctor who was charged with first-degree murder in the death of a patient is facing three new murder charges, Ontario Provincial Police have announced.

'The childhood place to be': Zellers' return sparks fond memories among Canadians eager for its comeback

Canadians are recalling their fondest memories of shopping at Zellers as plans for its return are announced nearly a decade since its doors closed.

Proportion of French speakers declines nearly everywhere in Canada, including Quebec

The proportion of Canadians who mainly speak French at home continues to decline in nearly all provinces and territories, including Quebec, the latest census release shows.

Ontario mayor fires back at conspiracy theorists who tried to arrest police officers

An Ontario mayor had some harsh words for protesters who attempted to place local police officers under arrest Saturday.

Trump supporters' threats to judge spur democracy concerns

Hundreds of federal judges face the same task every day: review an affidavit submitted by federal agents and approve requests for a search warrant. But for U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart, the fallout from his decision to approve a search warrant has been far from routine.

The return of Zellers: Hudson's Bay to resurrect Canadian discount retail chain

Canadian department store Zellers hopes to make a comeback next year, a decade after the discount chain shuttered most of its locations., brand owner Hudson's Bay Co. said Wednesday.

Vancouver

Do you recognize this man? Abbotsford police release sketch of attempted child abduction suspect

Suspect sketch released in Abbotsford attempted child abduction
BC Liberal leader distances himself, the party from MLA under fire for 'climate denial'

The BC Liberal leader is disavowing a party MLA for a post on social media denying that carbon dioxide is driving human-caused climate change.
Hospital capacity, indoor temperatures under scrutiny in latest B.C. heat wave

The Lower Mainland’s third heat warning of the summer is concerning health officials and meteorologists, who warn that those British Columbians most at risk of heat-related-illness have been facing elevated temperatures for weeks.

Edmonton

‘It was a nightmare’: Edmonton couple stranded in Kelowna after stolen ID

An Edmonton man is looking for a refund – and some answers – after getting stranded in Kelowna after his girlfriend’s ID was stolen.
Canada sends Switzerland home, moves on to world junior semis

Logan Stankoven had two goals and an assist and Canada beat Switzerland 6-3 on Wednesday night in the world junior hockey quarterfinals.
More than half of Canadians say the pandemic negatively impacted their children: report

A new report has found that more than half of Canadian parents report 'negative impacts' on their children after two years of living through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Toronto

Ontario mayor fires back at conspiracy theorists who tried to arrest police officers

An Ontario mayor had some harsh words for protesters who attempted to place local police officers under arrest Saturday.
'Novelty' screwdriver that looks like replica handgun raising concerns

Concerns are being raised about the sale of a screwdriver that looks like a replica handgun available at a popular auto retailer across Canada.
Ontario to reveal next steps of 'Plan to Stay Open' Thursday, hints at changing 'status quo'

The Ontario government will reveal the next steps of its “Plan to Stay Open” on Thursday.

Calgary

Verbal attack on teen girls aboard Calgary bus potentially hate motivated: police

Calgary police are working to identity a woman allegedly involved in a hate-motivated incident aboard a Calgary Transit bus earlier this month.
WestJet app data breach reveals other people's personal information

WestJet says it's investigating a technical glitch on its app that allowed users to see other people's profiles.
Missing Calgary senior safely located

An 82-year-old Calgary woman missing for four days has been safely located.

Montreal

New census data showing French 'in danger' spurs debate ahead of Quebec election

Quebec's French language minister Simon Jolin-Barrette said Wednesday that the proof is now "beyond a reasonable doubt:" French is in peril in the province, after reviewing the latest federal census data.
Quebec pension fund manager posts $33.6 billion loss for first 6 months of 2022

Quebec's pension fund manager, the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, will have to figure out a way to fix the hole in people's wallets after the worst first-half of the year in recent years on the markets.
Adult women who accused Quebec cardinal of sexual misconduct breaks church-abuse stereotype

After Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet was accused by a woman of sexual assault in a class-action lawsuit introduced this week, more women have come forward with similar allegations against members of the province's Catholic Church.

Atlantic

Opposition parties take aim at Nova Scotia premier over health-care 'crisis'

The two main opposition parties in Nova Scotia are slamming Premier Tim Houston's record on health care after his first year in power.
'Captain of their own ship': debate over MAID deepens as numbers climb

Despite a growing number of people who are opting for a doctor's help in ending their own lives, the practice remains controversial, and very much up for debate.
RCMP track down two young boys driving truck in central Newfoundland

The RCMP in central Newfoundland have tracked down a 13-year-old boy believed to have been behind the wheel of a pickup truck that was spotted driving erratically on the Trans-Canada Highway.

Winnipeg

Eviction warnings handed to longtime Manitoba legislature encampments

Eviction warnings have been given to two longtime encampments on the Manitoba legislature grounds.
Retired priest charged in residential school investigation pleads not guilty

A 92-year-old retired priest charged in connection with an allegation of sexual abuse at a residential school in Manitoba has pleaded not guilty.
WestJet adds new West Coast destination flight from Winnipeg

WestJet will soon be offering direct flights from Winnipeg to Los Angeles.

Kitchener

'It's never been enough': ODSP recipients struggle to make ends meet
'It does reduce the strain on the emergency department:' province planning to expand paramedic powers

The provincial government is expanding the amount of power paramedics have when responding to an emergency.
Special Investigations Unit clears Stratford officer who 'fell short' of his duty in connection to death of 18-month-old

A decision handed down by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) ruled a Stratford police officer who “fell short in his duty of care” will not be criminally prosecuted in connection to the death of a toddler who was “failing to thrive.”

Regina

'Step in the right direction': Sask. government works to end healthcare disruption in Balcarres

The Town of Balcarres has been delivered a new set of promises from the provincial government regarding the reopening of the lab department at the Balcarres Integrated Care Centre.
Saskatchewan to send patients to Alberta for privatized surgery; won't pay for travel

Saskatchewan plans to send people to Alberta to get privatized surgeries, but the cost of travel won't be covered by the government.
Regina city council discusses 5G cell towers, catalyst committee, backing Brier bid

A set of guidelines to help determine where new cell towers can be built in Regina is being sent back to city administration for further changes.

Barrie

Newmarket, Ont. man accused in young mother's death remains on the run

Alexander Jolly, accused of shooting a young mother in Newmarket, is still on the run three weeks after her death as the woman's former partner urges the public to help track the man responsible down.
Police investigate suspicious package found at Simcoe County hospital

Police were called to the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Wednesday afternoon to inspect a questionable package found by a staff member at the Church Street facility.
Wanted man known to frequent Midland area

Provincial police ask the public to keep an eye out for a Rama First Nation man known to frequent the Midland area.

Saskatoon

Province, VIDO encourage booster doses as COVID-19 is once again on the rise

University of Saskatchewan researchers say the viral load of COVID-19 in Saskatoon’s wastewater has shown a week-over-week increase the past month, potentially meaning cases of the virus are on the rise.
Some parents facing affordability challenges with increased school supply prices

With the first day of classes looming, some parents shopping for school supplies are facing affordability challenges with higher priced essentials.
Former Saskatoon doctor faces 3 more murder charges in Ontario

A former Saskatoon doctor charged with first-degree murder in Ontario is now facing three more murder charges in that province.

Northern Ontario

Former Ontario Premier Mike Harris on health care privatization debate

At a charity golf tournament and gala raising money for the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, former Ontario Premier Mike Harris addressed the staffing crisis in hospitals and fears of privatizing health care.
Cambrian College offers new chemical engineering technician program

Next month, Cambrian College in Sudbury will be offering a chemical engineering technician program with hopes of helping meet the demand for skilled workers in the field.
Lock tours return to Sault Ste. Marie

There's a new presence on the waterfront in Sault Ste. Marie. The "Miss Marie" is now offering tours of the St. Marys River and the Soo Locks.