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Brown alleges political corruption over Conservative leadership disqualification

Patrick Brown is alleging political corruption played a role in his disqualification from the Conservative Party of Canada's leadership race, a move that came following allegations that his campaign violated election financing rules.

Patrick Brown announces his candidacy for the federal Conservative Leadership at a rally, in Brampton, Ont. on Sunday, March 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Conservative party not printing new ballots despite Patrick Brown's disqualification

Despite being disqualified by the Conservative Party of Canada from becoming its next leader, ousted candidate Patrick Brown's name will still appear on the ballot.

Intense video shows worker dangling from crane at Toronto construction site

Video has emerged showing a worker dangling in the air above a Toronto construction site after accidently getting entangled in a tagline attached to a crane.

Air Canada, Pearson again rank No. 1 in delays worldwide; Montreal check-in freezes

Air Canada and Toronto's Pearson airport again claimed the top spots for flight delays on Tuesday, marking at least four days in a row where the country's biggest airline has placed No. 1 of any large carrier worldwide.

Air Canada temporarily bans pets from baggage hold over delays

Air Canada said on Wednesday it will not allow animals in the baggage hold until Sept. 12 due to 'longer than usual' delays at airports, as carriers and airports wrestle with complaints over lost luggage and long lines.

Planning a road trip? Here's how to save money on gas this summer

As gas prices slightly trend down this week after some of the highest national averages seen in recent months, some Canadians may be thinking twice before planning their usual summer road trip plans. CTVNews.ca looks at how drivers can save at the pumps while travelling.

OPINION

OPINION | How much of a mortgage can I afford in Canada?

Prices have been easing slightly recently, but affording a mortgage is still a very difficult task for many Canadians. How much of a mortgage can you afford? Contributor Christopher Liew breaks it down in an exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.

'Most stressful experience': Express Entry draws resume, but long waits take toll

Canada's immigration department is restarting all Express Entry draws for immigration applications Wednesday, after pausing the program 18 months ago during the pandemic.

Ex-'Cheer' star Harris gets 12 years for seeking photos, sex from minors

A federal judge Wednesday sentenced Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix documentary series 'Cheer,' to 12 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and soliciting sex from minors at cheerleading competitions.

Vancouver Island

35-year-old man was lying in roadway when killed by vehicle near Courtenay: RCMP

Investigators say a man was lying in the roadway when he was struck and killed by a vehicle near Courtenay, B.C., on Wednesday.
Logging truck driver airlifted to hospital after crash near Campbell River

The driver of a logging truck was airlifted to hospital in Victoria after he was pinned inside the vehicle following a rollover crash on Wednesday morning.
Saanich, B.C., bank shooting motive may never be known, says criminologist

Questions of what would motivate twin brothers to enter a British Columbia bank dressed in body armour and prepared for a gun battle remain unanswered, but a criminologist sees similarities to two other young men who terrified Canadians in 2019.

Calgary

Councillor asks Carra integrity investigation be referred to province and police

Ward 2 councillor Jennifer Wyness asked council to consider referring veteran colleague Gian-Carlo Carra's disclosure investigation findings to both the minister and police for further review.
Why is gas more expensive in Calgary than Toronto? Retail experts weigh in

Calgary drivers might be asking why the price of gasoline is more expensive in their energy rich province where oil is refined and extracted than in Ontario, but one retail expert claims to have the answer.
Vacant office space in 2 more Calgary buildings being converted into residential housing

City officials have announced two more downtown buildings that will see vacant office space repurposed into residential housing.

Edmonton

Man sentenced to 15.5 years for kidnapping, sexually assaulting Edmonton girl

Wade Stene, who admitted to kidnapping and sexually assaulting an eight-year-old Edmonton girl, was sentenced to 15.5 years behind bars Wednesday afternoon.
Edmonton on track to get rid of single-use plastics. Here's how

The City of Edmonton is moving ahead on a new bylaw aimed at reducing the number of single-use items, like plastic cutlery and bags, that end up in city landfills and on city streets.
EPS officer charged with assault after off-duty incident

An Edmonton Police Service officer has been charged with assault after an off-duty incident earlier this year.

Toronto

'I cannot get any rest': Residents complain of sleepless nights after alleged nightclub opens up under condo

Residents living in Toronto’s west end say they have been left utterly exhausted after an alleged nightclub opened up at the base of their condominium.
Ontario has likely entered new COVID-19 wave driven by BA.5 subvariant, science table warns

Ontario has likely entered a new wave of the pandemic driven by the more infectious BA.5 subvariant, the province’s science advisory table says.
Mother and daughters sleep on Toronto Pearson nursing room floor after chaotic travel experience

A mother from Nova Scotia is speaking out about her recent travel experience through Toronto Pearson Airport after a WestJet flight delay left her and her daughters sleeping on a nursing room floor.

Montreal

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WATCH LIVE @ 9 A.M. | With another COVID climb, Quebec health minister calls news conference for Thursday morning

With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise in Quebec, public health officials have called a news conference for Thursday morning.
'Not a time when Quebec can afford to lose young doctors,' province's opposition leader says of ER exodus

The leader of Quebec's Liberal Party paused her vacation briefly on Wednesday to react to the news that two young emergency room doctors have quit their jobs in their hometown of Montreal to work in Toronto.
Montreal Alouettes fire head coach Khari Jones

The Montreal Alouettes have fired their head coach and their defensive co-ordinator, the team announced Wednesday afternoon.

Winnipeg

'Irreconcilable differences': Councillor, fired assistant clash in election race

A political breakup at Winnipeg City Hall is creating intrigue in a council race.
Parts of southern Manitoba under severe thunderstorm watches and warnings

There is a chance that severe thunderstorms could hit parts of southern Manitoba.
Dire shortages leave Melita residents with no ER services for the summer

Residents in a southern Manitoba town are asking questions as to why they are facing a summer with no emergency room.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon intersection flood began with fire hydrant crash, city says

A crash involving a fire hydrant was the first in a chain of events that led to a chaotic scene in a Saskatoon intersection.
Saskatoon Access Transit user 'shocked' over service reduction

Starting Thursday, riders looking to take Access Transit to get to their destinations will notice a shift in service over the next three weeks.
Ukrainian siblings build new future in Saskatoon

Two Ukrainian refugees, a brother and sister, are settling into their new home in Saskatoon.

Regina

'I feel like I have everything to lose': Riders' Tevin Jones looks to maintain place on active roster

Wide Receiver Tevin Jones got his first regular season Canadian Football League (CFL) start in week four and will look to continue the momentum against Ottawa.
SaskEnergy gains ownership of head office building in Regina

SaskEnergy has gained ownership of its Regina head office building following a decade long legal battle.
Premier Scott Moe defends Sask. autonomy meetings amid opposition criticism

The premier has enlisted former and current MLAs to lead in-house meetings regarding Saskatchewan’s “provincial autonomy.”

Atlantic

Cassidy Bernard's ex-boyfriend sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter in her death

The ex-boyfriend of Cassidy Bernard has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for manslaughter and a consecutive three years for child abandonment in connection with the young mother's death.
Families of N.S. shooting victims 'extremely upset,' reconsidering role in inquiry

Families of victims of the Nova Scotia mass shooting are considering whether to continue participating in the public inquiry into the tragedy because key witnesses are being shielded from cross-examination.
Mother and daughters sleep on Toronto Pearson nursing room floor after chaotic travel experience

A mother from Nova Scotia is speaking out about her recent travel experience through Toronto Pearson Airport after a WestJet flight delay left her and her daughters sleeping on a nursing room floor.

London

OPP identifies victim of fatal motorcycle collision near Woodstock

Provincial police have identified the victim of a deadly motorcycle collision that occurred earlier this week.
Victim of fatal head on collision identified: Oxford County OPP

The victim of a fatal head on collision earlier this week in Blandford-Blenheim has been identified as a 41-year-old man from Plattsville.
Nazem Kadri returns to London after Stanley Cup win

It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks for London’s newest Stanley Cup champion Nazem Kadri.

Northern Ontario

Northern College first school to adopt national cybersecurity standard

Many post-secondary institutions are vulnerable to cyber attacks, according to CyberCatch, a firm tasked with getting small- to medium-sized organizations up to date with Canada's new standard for cybersecurity.
Closed butcher shop in North Bay leads to rotting meat, bad odours and a lot of flies

Bavarian Meat Products in North Bay has been closed since fall of 2021. While the business has closed, flies are thriving and the odour of rotten meat gets worse.
Ontario's best young golfers competing in Sudbury

Golf dominance is on the line this week at Timberwolf Golf Club as the Sudbury venue hosts the 2022 Ontario Boys Junior Golf Championship.

Kitchener

18 Waterloo region stores report overnight break-ins Wednesday: police

Break-ins targeting restaurants, salons, dress shops and cannabis stores have been reported in Kitchener, Waterloo and Woolwich.
'There’s no great answer': Low-income tenants weigh options in Cambridge as renovations push them out

Tenants of the Tiger Lofts, an affordable apartment building in Cambridge, say they’re being “renovicted” and won’t be allowed to stay after extensive renovations.
Sexual assault in McLennan Park under investigation

Police are looking for a man who allegedly grabbed and sexually assaulted a woman in a Kitchener park.