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Hot coffee thrown in Tim Hortons employee's face in Vancouver, police say

Police are investigating after someone allegedly threw a hot coffee in a Tim Hortons employee's face in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside this week.

Police are trying to identify a suspect wanted in connection with an assault on a Tim Hortons employee in Vancouver, B.C., on Oct. 20, 2021. (Handout)

Price of travel insurance expected to go down as federal advisory lifts

The federal government has lifted its advisory against non-essential international travel and with the change, the price of insurance is expected to drop.

A traveller waits next to check-in kiosks not currently in use at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, July 30, 2021. (Darryl Dyck / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Appeal for B.C. woman convicted in 8-year-old daughter's death dismissed

The appeal of a B.C. mother convicted of second-degree murder in the death of an eight-year-old girl has been dismissed.

Lisa Batstone, convicted of the second-degree murder of her daughter Teagan, is shown in a court sketch.

Union announces plans for job action against LifeLabs; first steps beginning this weekend

Hundreds of union members working for LifeLabs in B.C. will begin job action this weekend, their representation said Friday.

Suspect arrested, charges recommended after man seen in downtown Vancouver with realistic fake gun: police

Police in Vancouver say a man who was seen walking in downtown Vancouver with what appeared to be a gun was arrested and charges are being recommended.

Coroner to probe fatal police shooting involving B.C. senior with shotgun

The BC Coroners Service says it will hold an inquest into the deaths of two people shot just over five years ago during a confrontation with police in the tiny northern Interior village of Granisle.

Access to surgical abortions in northwest B.C. a concern due to doctor shortages

Northwest B.C.'s doctor shortage is challenging reproductive rights in the region, leaving many without access to safe abortions, says an advocacy group.

New handcuffing policy approved by Vancouver Police Board but Indigenous, Black communities not consulted

The Vancouver Police Board approved a new, interim handcuffing policy for the local police department Thursday.

Man dies following struggle with Coquitlam RCMP; police watchdog investigating

A man who allegedly had a struggle with Coquitlam RCMP this week and was hospitalized with critical injuries has since died, B.C.'s police watchdog confirmed Friday.

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Ontario to lift capacity limits in restaurants and gyms starting Monday, masking mandates to end by late March

The Ontario government has unveiled its long awaited plan to slowly lift public health restrictions as the COVID-19 situation in the province continues to level off.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford wears a mask during a press conference at Queen's Park in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Alec Baldwin says death of cinematographer was a 'tragic accident'

Alec Baldwin said Friday that the killing of a cinematographer who died after Baldwin fired a prop gun on a movie set was a 'tragic accident,' as authorities investigated the shooting, which also wounded the director.

Workers who resist vaccine mandates may not be eligible for EI, according to feds

Workers who lose their job over a refusal to vaccinate against COVID-19 may not be eligible for employment insurance benefits, according to updated guidelines from the federal government.

COVID-19 vaccines for children: Experts answer parents' biggest questions

CTVNews.ca asked two experts to answer common questions submitted by readers about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11. Here's a look at their responses.

What are prop guns and how are they dangerous? Alec Baldwin incident raises concerns

Firearms experts say it is rare for someone to be killed from a prop gun while filming a movie or TV show, as a weapons master or armorer is mandated to be on set to ensure everyone's safety, in addition to providing rigorous training and gun handling to actors beforehand.