Driver crashes SUV into fast food restaurant in Surrey

Mounties in Surrey are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a Wendy's restaurant in Surrey's Cloverdale neighbourhood Monday morning.

Vancouver Top Stories

Bill inspired by B.C. teen would see Indigenous characters, symbols on provincial ID
'It's like walking on Mars to me': B.C. senior still paying mortgage on 'not livable' property after November floods
Monkeypox 'has nothing to do with' COVID-19, B.C. physician says
1 man hurt in Maple Ridge shooting: RCMP
Flood-stricken B.C. farmers given more time to apply for disaster assistance
B.C. strata ordered to pay $35,000, build tram for senior who can't climb 102 stairs from his home
Trudeau cancels appearance at Liberal Party fundraiser in B.C. amid protest
Old-growth activists dump manure at B.C. premier's office, promise more highway disruption

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

'My little love is now flying high': Families pay tribute to Texas school shooting victims

Families are sharing photos and stories of their loved ones, who lost their lives in a mass shooting in Texas that killed at least 19 children and two adults on Tuesday afternoon.

'Not parent expected': When a DNA test brings distressing results

While genealogical DNA tests may be marketed as harmless and exciting way for people to learn more about their ancestral heritage, CTVNews.ca speaks with a Canadian researcher who says more support is needed for those who get unexpected results that have potential to disrupt family relations.

What happened to the Very Good Butchers? Plant-based meat company closing most B.C. operations

A British Columbia company that was once at the forefront of the booming plant-based meats industry is shuttering stores and production plants as it struggles to survive.
Old-growth activists dump manure at B.C. premier's office, promise more highway disruption

Old-growth logging protesters left a messy surprise on the doorstep of B.C. Premier John Horgan's local constituency office on Wednesday.
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DEVELOPING | B.C. to release business case for new $789M museum

The B.C. government will release its business case for redeveloping the Royal B.C. Museum at a cost of $789 million on Wednesday afternoon.

Calgary

Calgary mayor condemns gun violence, radical partisanship post-Texas school shooting tragedy

The mayor of Calgary says the increase in local gun violence and hate-based crimes needs to be addressed and it's past time the public demand better of its elected officials.
Calgary police union tells officers to remove 'thin blue line' patches

The union representing Calgary Police Service members has directed front-line officers to remove 'thin blue line' patches from their uniforms, its president confirmed Wednesday.
Calgary Flames RED Lot party returns for Game 5 on Thursday

The Calgary Flames RED Lot Community Viewing Party is returning for Game 5 on Thursday at Stampede Park.

Edmonton

1 of 3 arrested in connection to Ponoka assault: RCMP

One person has been arrested in connection to an assault in Ponoka on Monday, but police continue to look for two others.
Alberta justice minister faces 3-day law society disciplinary hearing in October

Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro is to face a three-day disciplinary hearing in October before the self-governing body that sets standards for lawyers in the province.
Edmonton folk fest organizers unveil 'dream' lineup for summer 2022 return

Edmonton Folk Music Festival's 2022 lineup includes acts organizers have been trying to snag for years.

Toronto

Ontario police release wild video showing stunt driver going 200 km/h on highway shoulder

Police have released new video of a recent incident in which a vehicle was caught doing doughnuts and speeding along the shoulder of busy Ontario roadways.
Toronto sends hydro crews to help Ottawa restore power following storm

More than two dozen Toronto Hydro workers have left for Ottawa to help restore power to homes and other critical infrastructure following the deadly weekend storm.
Significant data breach involving patient data reported at three Toronto hospitals

Patients at three Toronto hospitals may have had some of their personal data accessed following a cybersecurity breach that was first detected in January.

Montreal

Feds ready to get involved in Quebec's Bill 21, are closely watching Bill 96

Federal Justice Minister David Lametti says the federal government is prepared to get involved in two controversial Quebec bills, including the language law passed Tuesday, especially if the bills reach the Supreme Court.
Language law Bill 96 adopted, promising sweeping changes for Quebec

Bill 96, the provincial government's controversial legislation aimed at protecting the French language in Quebec, has been adopted in the National Assembly.
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WATCH LIVE AT 4 P.M. | Montreal drug trafficking network could produce up to 1 million pills per week: police

Montreal police says it is working to dismantle a 'major amphetamine trafficking and production network.'

Winnipeg

'He gave so much to his community': Cliff Derksen, advocate for families and victims, has died

Cliff Derksen, a man who advocated on behalf of victims and families going through the justice system, has died.
'My little love is now flying high': Families pay tribute to Texas school shooting victims

Families are sharing photos and stories of their loved ones, who lost their lives in a mass shooting in Texas that killed at least 19 children and two adults on Tuesday afternoon.
Winnipeg woman charged following year-long homicide investigation: police

A 31-year-old Winnipeg woman has been charged in connection with a May 2021 homicide.

Saskatoon

Trudeau pledges $32M to support Sask. long term care residents

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $32 million in funding for long term care in Saskatchewan.
'I had to do something': Saskatoon husband-wife team heads to Ukraine to lend a helping hand

Michael Garnett and his wife Rebecca Rider are on their second trip volunteering in eastern Europe to help Ukrainians affected by Russian invasion.
Saskatoon steel company provides soft landing for displaced Ukrainians

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, Murray Pobran, the general manager at Varsteel in Saskatoon, knew he wanted to do something.

Regina

Regina residential retrofit rebate program under consideration

The City of Regina is considering implementing a rebate program to encourage energy saving and emissions reducing upgrades to residential homes.
Trudeau pledges $32M to support Sask. long term care residents

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $32 million in funding for long term care in Saskatchewan.
'There's a lot of passion': Regina Board of Police Commissioners host community engagement town halls

A string of town hall events, hosted by the Regina Board of Police Commissioners, are giving citizens in different neighbourhoods an opportunity to bring forward major concerns.

Atlantic

Families of N.S. shooting victims, law firm boycott inquiry proceedings in protest

As the inquiry into Nova Scotia’s mass shooting moves its public proceedings to Truro, many of the family members affected by the tragedy and their lawyers are boycotting the proceedings over the next week.
Two more people charged with murder in fatal Yarmouth County house fire

Two more people have been charged with murder in connection with a fatal house fire in Nova Scotia’s Yarmouth County in March. Three people have now been charged in the case.
Young Halifax residents say they are being priced out of the city they love

A study from RBC and Canadian think tank Youthful Cities found that Halifax is the least affordable city for young people aged 15 to 29 compared to 26 other major Canadian cities.

London

Gravel truck and small SUV collide in London, Ont.

One person has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a small SUV and gravel truck collided head-on Wednesday morning.
Fatal crash near Wardsville, Ont.

OPP and Southwest Middlesex fire are on the scene of a fatal collision Wednesday afternoon involving a tanker truck and a passenger vehicle.
Weapons investigation in downtown London, Ont.

London police are investigating after a gun was fired in the city early Monday morning.

Northern Ontario

Sudbury candidate, trucker convoy organizer named in $306M lawsuit

A candidate in the provincial election in Greater Sudbury has been named in a $306 million lawsuit related to last winter's trucker convoy in Ottawa.
Date set for inquest into death of Sudbury mine worker in 2017

More than three years after it was announced, a date has been set for the inquest into the death of Ronald Charles Lepage, who was killed in Sudbury in 2017 at age 59.
One person dead following fire in Cochrane

Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday the remains of one person was discovered following a fire May 22.

Kitchener

Two seriously injured, one airlifted after crash in Baden, Ont.

Two 29-year-old men have been seriously injured following a collision in Baden, Ont., with one needing to be airlifted to a hospital outside the region.
Red paint back on Queen Victoria Statue in Kitchener

Nine days after city crews cleaned the latest dumping of red paint off the Queen Victoria statue in Kitchener, the base of the monument is once again covered in the substance.
Power outage forces Kitchener school to close early Wednesday

J F Carmichael Public School will close early Wednesday, the Waterloo Region District School Board said in a tweet posted at 1:20 p.m.