Have you seen Jodine Millar? RCMP say concern growing after missing woman's vehicle found

Jodine MIllar (left) was reported missing on Nov. 26, 2022. Two days later her vehicle (right) was found without her in it. Image credit: Coquitlam RCMP.

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Video of brutal, violent beating of Tyre Nichols leaves many unanswered questions

The nation and the city of Memphis struggled to come to grips Saturday with video showing police pummeling Tyre Nichols -- footage that left many unanswered questions about the traffic stop involving the Black motorist and about other law enforcement officers who stood by as he lay motionless on the pavement.

Family members and supporters hold a photograph of Tyre Nichols at a news conference in Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 23, 2023. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

Health Canada maintains use of COVID prevention drug Evusheld despite FDA pullback

Health Canada says it will continue to recommend COVID-19 prevention drug, Evulsheld, despite U.S. FDA pulling back its emergency use authorization due to concerns around its efficacy against Omicron subvariant 'Kraken.'

Germany won't be a 'party to the war' amid tanks exports to Ukraine: Ambassador

Germany's ambassador to Canada says NATO will not become 'a party to the conflict' in Ukraine, despite several countries announcing they'll answer President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's pleas for tanks, possibly increasing the risk of Russian escalation.

W5 EXCLUSIVE

W5 EXCLUSIVE | Interviewing a narco hitman: my journey into Mexico's cartel heartland

W5 goes deep into the narco heartland to interview a commander with one of Mexico's most brutal cartels. W5's documentary 'Narco Avocados' airs Saturday at 7 pm on CTV.

OPINION

OPINION | Selling a home? How to know if you qualify for a capital gains exemption

When selling a home, Canadians may be exempted from paying capital gains tax on a residential property -- if it's their principal residence. On CTVNews.ca, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains what's determined as a principal residence, and what properties are eligible for the exemption.

What we know -- and still don't know -- about what led to Tyre Nichols' death

Tyre Nichols was hospitalized after he was pulled over on January 7, police have said. Five Memphis Police Department officers, who also are Black, were fired after an internal investigation and are facing criminal charges, including second-degree murder.

Inflation-focused Pierre Poilievre back to Parliament as health-care talks loom

With a deal under negotiation between Ottawa and provinces, and premiers invited to a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in early February, the issue remains one where the Tory leader's position appears somewhat murky, including to some inside his own party.

Plush monkey inspires Olympic swimmer to write children's book

Before we can appreciate the important role a plush toy named Monkey Guy has played in Elaine Tanner’s life, we need go back to when people started calling her Mighty Mouse.
B.C. distillery first in Canada to join prestigious Scotch Malt Whisky Society

A distillery on Vancouver Island is the first ever in Canada to be welcomed into the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
B.C. First Nations face complex, stressful choice: should school sites be excavated?

The chief of the Williams Lake First Nation says he would support excavating possible unmarked graves at the site of the former St. Joseph's Mission residential school if that's what elders and the community decide is best.

Calgary

SUV slides into side of northwest Calgary home Saturday morning

An SUV slid into a house in northwest Calgary Saturday morning.
Power restored to southeast Calgary neighbourhoods after pole fire

The power is back on a number of southeast Calgary neighbourhoods after a power pole caught fire Friday night and popped right off.
City crews plowing priority routes as snowfall slows

Crews are spreading gravel on Calgary's main roads after the city received 14 centimetres of snow since Thursday night.

Edmonton

CRA head says it 'wouldn't be worth the effort' to review all ineligible pandemic payments

The head of the Canada Revenue Agency says it 'wouldn't be worth the effort' to fully review $15.5 billion in potentially ineligible pandemic wage benefit payments flagged by Canada's Auditor General.
With break looming, Oilers won't look past Blackhawks

The Edmonton Oilers received a good lesson if they tuned into what transpired when their next opponents, the Chicago Blackhawks, faced their Alberta rivals.
John de Ruiter makes first court appearance; book author says women in Oasis have been 'traumatized'

The self-proclaimed spiritual leader accused of sexually assaulting four of his female followers between 2017 and 2020 made his first court appearance in Edmonton.

Toronto

$3.85M 'opulent McMansion' sits on the market in Toronto as longtime tenants displaced

The transformation of a house in downtown Toronto – from a multi-unit with below market rent to a luxury single-family home – is not an anomaly. But rather, housing and legal experts say it is emblematic of why a housing crisis continues to grip the city.
Ontarians can get money back with these personal income tax credits

While the deadline to file your taxes is months away, there are some personal tax credits Ontarians may qualify for that require some time pilfering through receipts to get them.
Another snowstorm heading for southern Ontario. Here’s when it’ll hit

Just days after a significant snowfall pummelled southern Ontario, another one is forecasted to hit the province this weekend.

Montreal

Woman seriously injured in Lachine stabbing; man arrested

A woman was stabbed and seriously injured in Montreal's Lachine borough Saturday morning. A male suspect in his 40s has been arrested. Police could not confirm the relationship between the victim and suspect.
One of Canada's 'most wanted' arrested in Mexico for alleged pimping and sexual offences

A Laval, Que. man considered one of Canada's most wanted criminals has been arrested in Mexico on allegations of pimping and serious sexual offences. A Canada-wide warrant was for Blake Charbonneau's arrest last year, with a reward of up to $50,000 offered last year for information that could lead to his capture.
'The sorrow doesn't go away:' Commemoration for victims of Quebec City mosque shooting

On Jan. 29, 2017, six men were killed and five others injured shortly after evening prayer at the Quebec City Islamic Cultural Centre. Montrealers gathered Friday to commemorate the victims and call for action amid a rise in hate crimes.

Winnipeg

'An opportunity': Manitoba finance minister quits for federal run

Manitoba's finance minister is stepping down to run for a seat in the House of Commons.
‘One of my favourite attractions’: Warming huts return to Forks river trail

A building blitz is underway at The Forks as the six new warming huts along the Nestaweya River Trail begin to take shape.
Police issue silver alert for missing Winnipeg man

The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing elderly man.

Saskatoon

'A long period of extreme wind chill': Environment Canada warns of deep freeze in Sask.

An Arctic air mass is settling in over the eastern prairies, and Environment Canada is warning of extreme cold conditions.
Saskatchewan Jazz Festival moves to Victoria Park

The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is on the move.
'It brought a real added dimension to life on the prairies': Prince Albert TV station turns 65

When CKBI television launched in 1958, a little piece of Hollywood came to Prince Albert.

Regina

'A long period of extreme wind chill': Environment Canada warns of deep freeze in Sask.

An Arctic air mass is settling in over the eastern prairies, and Environment Canada is warning of extreme cold conditions.
New trial ordered for Sask. man whose drug trafficking charges were stayed due to COVID-19 delays

A Saskatchewan man who had his charges stayed based on pandemic delays in court will be headed back for trial, after a ruling from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal.
'The downtown represents the spirit of the city': Local groups calling for downtown revitalization with major catalyst projects

Three downtown business organizations are advocating for the City of Regina to locate a new multi-purpose events centre and central library branch in the downtown core.

Atlantic

Halifax Thunderbirds honour Indigenous roots of lacrosse

The Halifax Thunderbirds hosted its annual Every Child Matters night Friday, which included a pre-game ceremony to draw attention to and honour the victims and survivors of Canada’s residential school system.
Two dead after single-vehicle crash in Port Landry, N.B.: RCMP

Two people from Tracadie, N.B., have died after a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning.
U.S. agents arrest 13 from Mexico and Vietnam trying to enter U.S. from New Brunswick

Border Patrol agents in Maine recently arrested 13 foreign nationals -- seven adults from Mexico and six from Vietnam -- for illegally entering the United States from two locations in western New Brunswick, U.S. officials say.

London

Special weather statement issued for London, Ont. region

Only a few days after a large winter weather system rolled through southern Ontario, Environment Canada has once again issued a special weather statement for the London region, warning of a snow-rain mix expected to begin Saturday night.
'It just makes you feel good': Friends hit the streets to help those in need

A group of friends from west London, Ont. are giving back to the community one coat, one coffee and one hug at a time. They hit the streets Friday night as part of a yearly initiative to help those living in rough conditions.
Lifelong Toronto Maple Leafs fan fulfils dream of seeing first game, passes away next day

Mike Davy always dreamed of going to a Toronto Maple Leafs game, and once it finally happened, he passed away the night after.

Northern Ontario

Protests planned this weekend in North Bay to mark the anniversary of the ‘Freedom Convoy’

Northern supporters of the ‘Freedom Convoy’ mark the anniversary of last winter's demonstrations across Canada by holding a gathering of their own this weekend in North Bay.
W5 EXCLUSIVE
W5 EXCLUSIVE | Interviewing a narco hitman: my journey into Mexico's cartel heartland

W5 goes deep into the narco heartland to interview a commander with one of Mexico's most brutal cartels. W5's documentary 'Narco Avocados' airs Saturday at 7 pm on CTV.
One of Canada's 'most wanted' arrested in Mexico for alleged pimping and sexual offences

A Laval, Que. man considered one of Canada's most wanted criminals has been arrested in Mexico on allegations of pimping and serious sexual offences. A Canada-wide warrant was for Blake Charbonneau's arrest last year, with a reward of up to $50,000 offered last year for information that could lead to his capture.

Kitchener

Judge dismisses Region’s bid for encampment injunction
Waterloo-Wellington under winter travel advisory

Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for Waterloo Region, Wellington County and Guelph.
First electric transit bus arrives in Guelph

The first electric bus has arrived in Guelph.