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Someone died of COVID-19 every 3.3 hours over the weekend in B.C.
Expiration dates removed for B.C.'s COVID-19 orders around gatherings, events, bars and gyms
Betty White's 100th birthday brings out the generosity of British Columbians
Doctor urges B.C. government to expand vaccine passport to liquor, cannabis stores
2 more Lower Mainland care homes dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks
Calls for B.C. to take action to help internationally-educated nurses get to work
B.C. school boards now required to record staff COVID-19 vaccination status, ask for proof
Meteorite that crashed through B.C. ceiling diverted to that path about 470 million years ago: scientists

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These images show scale of snowstorm in Toronto and parts of Ontario

From cars buried in snow to ambulances scrambling through barely visible streets, CTVNews.ca has collected images showing the extent of the snowfall across Toronto and parts of Ontario.

A cross-country skier makes their way up a snow-covered road in Ottawa, on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang )

Ottawa boy, 8, saves man nearly buried in snow

Ottawa paramedics are thanking an eight-year-old boy for saving an elderly man who was almost completely buried in snow during a blizzard Monday morning.

Winter storm blasts across Ontario, parts of Quebec

A winter storm is battering southern Ontario and parts of Quebec Monday, with anywhere from 15 to 60 centimetres of snow expected to fall across the provinces.

'Highly improbable': Experts dispute claim Beijing Omicron case from Canadian mail

Chinese officials have alleged that Beijing's first case of the Omicron variant may have travelled to the city through a piece of mail from Canada, but experts tell CTV News that the claim doesn't add up.

Small group of Canadian special forces sent to Ukraine, sources confirm

A small group of Canadian special forces has been deployed to Ukraine, a country on the brink of an armed conflict with Russia, CTV News has confirmed.

Alberta justice minister to 'step back' from duties, review of his conduct after traffic ticket coming: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney has asked Alberta's justice minister to "step back" from his ministerial duties until an independent review into his conduct following a distracted-driving ticket he received in 2021 is completed.

Twin earthquakes in western Afghanistan kill at least 22

Two earthquakes rattled Afghanistan's western Badghis province along the border with Turkmenistan on Monday afternoon, killing at least 22 people, a local official said.

Expiration dates removed for B.C.'s COVID-19 orders around gatherings, events, bars and gyms

The B.C. government has removed the expiration dates on COVID-19 orders limiting gathering sizes, banning indoor events and forcing gyms, bars and nightclubs to close – but it's unclear whether some of those restrictions could still be relaxed soon.

Quebec girl, 4, dies of 'circumstances related to COVID-19,' hospital centre says

The University Hospital Centre (CHU) of Quebec said Monday that a four-year-old girl had died "due to circumstances related to COVID-19."

Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island records 3 more COVID-19 deaths

Three more people in the Vancouver Island region died of COVID-19 over the weekend, among 22 deaths recorded across the province since Friday.
Police investigating after man suffers multiple stab wounds in Victoria

Police are asking witnesses to come forward after a man suffered multiple stab wounds in Victoria on Saturday night.
B.C. premier completes cancer treatment, expected to return to work next month

British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he has completed his cancer treatment and is expected to return to his office in the coming weeks.

Calgary

Alberta justice minister to 'step back' from duties, review of his conduct after traffic ticket coming: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney has asked Alberta's justice minister to "step back" from his ministerial duties until an independent review into his conduct following a distracted-driving ticket he received in 2021 is completed.
Calgary road crews prepare for blast of winter weather overnight

The City of Calgary says road crews are preparing for a drastic drop in temperature overnight by applying anti-icing agents.
New poll suggests Albertans concerned about debt

A new report released Monday suggests Albertans are concerned about debt.

Edmonton

Alberta justice minister to 'step back' from duties, review of his conduct after traffic ticket coming: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney has asked Alberta's justice minister to "step back" from his ministerial duties until an independent review into his conduct following a distracted-driving ticket he received in 2021 is completed.
Alberta surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations, nears 100 ICU admissions

Alberta reported 23 COVID-19 deaths since Friday, including that of a child in the 5-9 age group with no pre-existing conditions. A total of 3,403 Albertans have died due to COVID-19.
Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping positive for COVID-19

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now isolating.

Toronto

What to expect on Tuesday after Toronto's snowstorm

There is still a possibility of more flurries in Toronto as residents start the lengthy cleanup process following Monday’s massive snowstorm.
Mayor John Tory declares 'major snow storm condition' after blizzard batters Toronto

Toronto Mayor John Tory is declaring a 'major snow storm condition' to remove the snow left behind by a blizzard Monday morning that forced the closure of schools and major roadways across the city.
When will the City of Toronto plow my street?

As Toronto navigates significant snowfall, highway closures and hazardous travel conditions, many are wondering when they can expect to see their local roads plowed.

Montreal

Quebec girl, 4, dies of 'circumstances related to COVID-19,' hospital centre says

The University Hospital Centre (CHU) of Quebec said Monday that a four-year-old girl had died "due to circumstances related to COVID-19."
Organizer of Sunwing trip is back in Montreal -- and got ticketed for breaking curfew

After a nearly three-week saga, the organizer of the ill-fated Sunwing trip to Mexico is back in Quebec -- and was ticketed on his way from the border, since he drove into Canada after the start of the 10 p.m. curfew Sunday night.
McGill social work students plan to strike from in-person classes, stay online

Dissatisfaction brewing for weeks at McGill's School of Social Work has led to a rebellion, as undergraduates voted on Monday to refuse to return to in-person classes for at least a month after the scheduled date of Jan. 24.

Winnipeg

Manitoba getting 1,100 doses of newly approved COVID-19 antiviral treatment

Manitoba will be getting 1,100 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 antiviral treatment called Paxlovid.
Manitoba eclipses 600 hospitalizations due to COVID, 20 new deaths

The hospitalization count continues to climb in Manitoba as there are now more than 600 people requiring care due to COVID-19.
Two men facing charges in 'unprovoked assault' at The Forks: Winnipeg police

Two men are facing charges following what Winnipeg police are calling an "unprovoked assault with a knife" outside a washroom at The Forks over the weekend.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon police lay charges after seizure of firearm, drugs during traffic stop

Saskatoon police say three people are facing charges after a firearm was located inside a vehicle during a traffic stop Sunday night.
Saskatoon woman opens fashion store just weeks after graduating high school

Marlene Cerda graduated high school in June and opened a fashion retail store a few weeks later.
Here's why Sask. may be in a tough spot to recruit Filipino nurses

Filipino nurses face hurdles to come work in Canada compared to other countries, according to two Philippines-based recruiting companies.

Regina

FCL to build nation's largest renewable diesel facility, canola processing plant in Regina

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) announced plans to build Canada’s largest renewable diesel facility, along with a Canola Processing Plant, in Regina.
Premier Moe's approval rating up slightly, remains below 50%: poll

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's approval rating rose two points but remains below 50 per cent, according to the latest polling data from the Angus Reid Institute.
'Mommy will always be here': Regina mother continues search for 7-year-old daughter

A Regina mother is continuing her plea for information about the whereabouts of her seven-year-old daughter, who she said is being withheld from her by her ex-husband.

Atlantic

N.S. reports four more deaths related to COVID-19; 73 in hospital due to virus Monday

Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting four new deaths related to COVID-19 on Monday.
New Brunswick reports two COVID-19 related deaths Monday, 322 health-care workers test positive for the virus

New Brunswick health officials reported two more deaths related to COVID-19 on Monday.
Daycare dilemma: Private operators say 'socialist takeover' will drive most out of business

Daycare operators in Nova Scotia say the rush to $10/day childcare in five years may end up putting some out of business a lot sooner than that.

London

How much would a full-time city councillor be paid? Councillor van Holst wants to know

Is the role of city councillor part-time? Full-time? Or something unique?
'Snowmicron': the city tackles the first big snowfall in the time of COVID-19 Omicron variant

'All hands on deck': parts and people could be in short supply for snow-clearing operations in the midst of the pandemic
Man found dead in car; Norfolk OPP investigating

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a man was found unresponsive inside a vehicle in Norfolk County.

Northern Ontario

Manitoulin Island institute receives accreditation

Kenjgewin Teg, located on M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island, is now an officially accredited Indigenous institution in Ontario.
Sudbury animal shelters benefit from the Betty White Challenge

Actor Betty White would have turned 100 on Monday. Even though she has passed away, her legacy lives on with the Betty White Challenge, where people are encouraged to donate to local animal groups.
On 'Blue Monday,’ here are some ways to beat the winter doldrums

There is no science associated with Blue Monday but it’s that time of year where people are struggling to get through the short and cold days of winter.

Kitchener

‘This is a snowmageddon’: Waterloo Region rocked by largest winter storm in years

Waterloo region is digging out of its worst winter storm in years after more than 25 centimetres of snow fell Monday.
Region cancels Monday waste collection due to winter storm

Local waste collection has been cancelled for the remainder of Monday due to heavy snow and icy road conditions across Waterloo Region.
Waterloo Region reports 30 more COVID-19 hospitalizations, 2 new deaths

The Region of Waterloo reported two new deaths related to COVID-19 on Monday, along with 30 more hospitalizations.