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Donors raise $3.7 million for truckers protesting vaccine mandate

Truck drivers protesting against the vaccine mandate at the border have raised more than $3.7 million from donors around the world but the fundraising platform GoFundMe has temporarily stopped organizers from using the money.

A trucker uses his phone before departing with a cross-country convoy destined for Ottawa to protest a federal vaccine mandate for truckers in Delta, B.C. on Sunday, January 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Paul Workman: An interview with the Taliban’s spokesman

The official spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan won’t be apologizing for the Canadian soldiers killed in Kandahar, Zabihullah Mujahid told CTV National News London Bureau Chief Paul Workman in Kabul, Afghanistan. 'They shouldn’t have come,' he said, in an exclusive interview.

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TRANSCRIPT | Taliban spokesperson addresses hunger, women's issues in exclusive interview

A spokesperson for the Taliban is adamant that reports circulating about widespread hunger and human rights violations against women in Afghanistan are not true and that the Taliban government is working to correct its perceived shortcomings on the international stage.

Canada suggests non-essential Canadians leave Ukraine

As other countries begin to withdraw embassy and diplomatic staff from Ukraine over heightened concerns of a Russian invasion, Canada is suggesting any non-essential Canadians should leave.

Global Affairs Canada hit by 'cyber incident' same day warning about Russia was issued

Canada's foreign affairs department experienced a 'cyber incident' last week that is still under investigation and has left the organization without access to some 'internet-based services,' the federal government has confirmed. The 'incident' was discovered the same day the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security issued a bulletin warning about Russian state-sponsored cyber threat activity amid ongoing tensions with Ukraine.

What is Canada's obligation under NATO in the face of Ukraine-Russia crisis?

In the face of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia crisis, NATO has played a prominent role in attempting to quell further escalations between Russia and the West. CTVNews.ca looks at what Canada’s obligations are to Ukraine as a member of NATO.

Flyers' Keith Yandle ties NHL record for consecutive games played

The NHL record for most consecutive games played stood since 1987, but that record has now been tied, as Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Keith Yandle skated in his 964th consecutive game Monday night when the Flyers hosted the Dallas Stars, tying the record originally set by Doug Jarvis.

RCMP searching for father and daughter missing from Duncan, B.C. area

Police are on the lookout for a 36-year-old man and his seven-year-old daughter who were reported missing to the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP on Sunday.
Island Health reports no new COVID-19 deaths as 24 confirmed across B.C.

No deaths related to COVID-19 were reported in Island Health over the weekend, though 24 deaths were confirmed across the province over the past 72 hours.
Last private walk-in clinic on the West Shore to close as doctor shortage worsens

The Colwood Medical Treatment Centre announced it will shut down its walk-in clinic on April 15.

Calgary

EMS capacity in Alberta to be immediately increased, committee to help pave future EMS path

Alberta unveiled a 10-point plan Monday to deal with unprecedented stress on the provincial EMS system.
Kenney says border restrictions creating 'crisis' of empty shelves in grocery stores

Premier Kenney says COVID-19 border restrictions are creating a crisis highlighted by empty shelves in Alberta grocery stores.
Calgary man found guilty of second-degree murder in death of former girlfriend's daughter

A Calgary man who admitted to murdering his former girlfriend but denied killing her daughter has been found guilty of killing the young girl.

Edmonton

'Bit of an operational task': Water pooling due to windrow stacking adds to city crew workload

Water pooling on residential roads due to blocked drains is an emerging concern the City of Edmonton says it is tackling.
At least 190 Edmonton and St. Albert classes moved online in last two weeks

Approximately 190 classes in Edmonton and St. Albert have been moved online because of COVID-19 infections since students returned to classes on Jan. 10, according to data released Monday.
'A huge disappointment': $10K worth of meat stolen from local butcher shop

A local south Edmonton meat store had thousands of dollars worth of wild game stolen on Sunday.

Toronto

Ontario man who missed oil changes responsible for $19,000 engine replacement

An Ontario man who missed his oil change is now on the hook for a $19,000 engine replacement despite the vehicle being under warranty.
Video posted online by Ontario police officer supporting 'Freedom Rally' being looked into

A video posted on social media by an Ontario police officer, who says she feels people are at war for their freedoms, is being looked into by a regional police force.
SARS vs. COVID-19: What we didn't learn the last time

This week, as Ontario records its 1 millionth confirmed case of COVID-19, a senior researcher into the 2003 SARS outbreak says recommendations made to blunt the impact of a future pandemic were not followed.

Montreal

Pop-up clinics, phone line launched to reach Quebec's unvaccinated

Quebec will launch pop-up clinics and a phone line to reach unvaccinated citizens in an effort to increase first vaccinations in regions where rates are lowest.
Shoppers entering Quebec's big-box stores now must have COVID-19 vaccine passports

Quebecers will have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter big-box stores with a surface area of more than 1,500 square metres, except for grocery stores or pharmacies.
The year of crowd-sourcing: Quebec parents, teachers, school boards report their own COVID-19 data

Frustrated with the lack of data around COVID-19 cases in Quebec schools, one English board has taken matters into its own hands. A citizen website is getting teachers to leak air-quality results; meanwhile, the province says schools are under control, but some parents have helped out.

Winnipeg

Florida man charged in Canada-U. S. human-smuggling scheme freed on appearance bond

A Florida man charged for his role in a human-smuggling scheme that turned deadly at the Canada-U. S. border will be allowed to go home to await trial.
Winnipeg couple loses deposit after wedding caterer shuts down

Wedding season is a few months away and some Winnipeg couples could be out of a caterer and their deposit. Caitlin Turcotte and Mark Ribeiro are one of those couples.
Ukrainian community in Manitoba concerned over threat of Russian invasion

Tensions in eastern Europe remain high over the threat of a Russian invasion in Ukraine. The situation is hitting close to home for many members of the Ukrainian community in Manitoba, who are keeping a close eye on developments overseas.

Saskatoon

COVID-19 forces Saskatoon Blades to postpone games

More Saskatoon Blades games will have to be rescheduled as COVID continues to impact the Western Hockey League (WHL).
Anti-vaccine mandate truck convoy rolls through Saskatoon

An anti-vaccine mandate protest convoy rolled through Saskatoon on Monday.
'It's a scary thing': Saskatoon Ukrainian community concerned over brewing conflict

Saskatoon's Ukrainian community is closely watching the conflict brewing along the country's border with Russia.

Regina

Officials consider patient transfers to rural areas as Sask. COVID-19 hospitalizations reach highest count since October

As of Monday, 262 people with COVID-19 were in hospital, which is the highest count since Oct. 27.
Sylvester Ukabam testifies at sexual assault trial

Sylvester Ukabam, a former Regina doctor charged with seven counts of sexual assault against former patients, took the stand on Monday morning to kick off the third week of the trial.
Convoy opposing trucker vaccine mandate rolling through Regina Monday night

A convoy of trucks protesting the federal government’s cross-border travel vaccine mandate is expected to roll through Regina on Monday evening.

Atlantic

N.S. reports five new deaths related to COVID-19 Monday, 92 people in hospital

Nova Scotia reported five new deaths related to COVID-19 Monday.
N.B. students expected to return to in-person learning Jan. 31

New Brunswick’s education and early childhood development minister is hopeful students will return to in-person learning on Monday, Jan. 31 but public health will have the final say later this week.
P.E.I. announces two new deaths related to COVID-19 Monday, nine people in hospital

Prince Edward Island announced two new deaths related to COVID-19 Monday, involving two people between the ages of 60 and 79.

London

Princess Elizabeth Public School closing to in-person learning, again

As of Tuesday, Princess Elizabeth Public School in London, Ont. will be closed to in-person learning.
Woodstock victim swindled out of 'large amount of money,' according to police

Police in Woodstock, Ont. are warning the public of a phone scam after a victim in the city received multiple calls.
Crash in south London, travel advisories in effect from Environment Canada

Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory Monday.

Northern Ontario

Tim Hortons releases limited edition doughnut in support of Special Olympics Canada

Tim Hortons is releasing a limited edition doughnut Jan. 28-30 with all proceeds supporting Special Olympics Canada and its athletes.
Science North receives $500K to promote vaccinations, and not just COVID-19 shots

Science North in Sudbury is getting $500,000 in federal funding to promote vaccinations. The project is called 'Give Vaccines a Shot!' and it’s targeted at audiences of all ages.
Northern Ontario community has one of Canada's youngest mayors

There's a new young mayor in the region and at 22, he is of Canada's youngest. Frederic Diebel has been appointed to the vacant seat after the township's last mayor resigned.

Kitchener

Crews respond to house fire in Cambridge

Emergency crews responded to a house fire on Esther Avenue in Cambridge on Monday.
Omicron wave putting mental strain on Canadians, experts say

Experts find nearly half of Canadians are feeling frustrated, anxious and fatigued amid the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Waterloo Region reports 5 new deaths related to COVID-19, 11 new outbreaks since Friday

The Region of Waterloo is reporting five new deaths related to COVID-19 in Monday's dashboard update.