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Economy adds 47,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate falls to 6.5 per cent

The economy added 47,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate declined for the first time since January to 6.5 per cent.

Trudeau tells premiers to start cutting pharmacare deals as soon as possible

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on provinces and territories to start negotiating pharmacare deals as soon as possible, now that the federal legislation to enact the program has become law.

Common heart conditions raise the risk of dementia, experts say

If you are one of the millions with heart disease, you have a higher risk for future dementia, according to the American Heart Association.

'He told me he fell in love with me': Canadian senior loses $20K to romance scam

Two sisters from Ontario travelled to Newfoundland to spend time with their mom after they learned she lost $20,000 to a romance scam.

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What are the best ways to boost your income in Canada?

Whether you're looking to pay off debt, save for a big purchase, or simply give yourself greater financial stability, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew shares some of the best ways to boost your income.

Residents repair their homes and clean up after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida

Florida residents repaired damage from Hurricane Milton and cleaned up debris Friday after the storm smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes.

Gruelling days and gratitude for Canadian linemen helping with U.S. hurricane outages

Quebecer Stephan Perreault and his team of linemen have been helping restore power in North Carolina since Hurricane Helene hit in late September, and they don't expect to be heading home any time soon.

Winnipeg School Division apologizes over message displayed during professional development day

The superintendent of the Winnipeg School Division (WSD) has apologized over a message displayed during a professional development day on Wednesday.

Al Pacino says being a new dad at 84 is a 'mini miracle'

Al Pacino is enjoying being a late-in-life dad. The legendary actor talked about being a father to a brood, including to 16-month-old Roman with producer Noor Alfallah.

Another Canadian reportedly dead in Lebanon amid escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict

Global Affairs Canada says it's aware of reports of the death of a Canadian in Lebanon.

'It went horribly wrong': DNA analysis sheds light on lost Arctic expedition's grisly end

Archaeologists have identified the cannibalized remains of a senior officer who perished during an ill-fated 19th century Arctic expedition, offering insight into its lost crew's tragic and grisly final days.

Police probe clears seven Vancouver officers in beating death of Myles Gray

Seven Vancouver police officers involved in the beating death of Myles Gray nine years ago have been cleared of wrongdoing by a police discipline authority.

Trudeau repeats call for Lebanon ceasefire after third Canadian killed in conflict

Justin Trudeau reiterated Canada's call for a ceasefire in Lebanon and in Gaza when he spoke with reporters at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Laos.

B.C. man sentenced for Indigenous woman's murder after court rejects 'rough sex' defence

A B.C. man was found guilty and sentenced for murder after failing to convince a judge that the woman he killed and dismembered consented to the strangulation that caused her death.

Witness compares Toronto councillor's friend to Ghislaine Maxwell in sex assault case

The sexual assault trial of a Toronto councillor continued Thursday in a Bracebridge courtroom.

Nobel Peace Prize given to Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for its work against nuclear weapons

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of survivours of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for its activism against nuclear weapons.

North Korea accuses South Korea of flying drones to its capital and threatens to attack next time

North Korea has accused rival South Korea of flying drones to its capital to drop anti-North Korean propaganda leaflets and threatened to respond with force if such flights occur again. South Korea issued a vague denial of the allegation.

UN mission in Lebanon says 2 peacekeepers injured after its base was hit by new explosions

The UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon says new explosions hit its headquarters on Friday morning, injuring two peacekeepers, a day after Israeli forces struck the same position.

Partial remains of British climber believed found 100 years after Everest ascent

The partial remains of a British mountaineer who might -- or might not -- have been one of the first two people to climb Mount Everest are believed to have been found a century after their ascent of the world's highest peak, according to an expedition led by National Geographic.

Residents repair their homes and clean up after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida

Florida residents repaired damage from Hurricane Milton and cleaned up debris Friday after the storm smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes.

1 person dies and 12 are rescued after elevator malfunctions at Colorado gold mine tourist site

One person was killed and 12 people were rescued after being trapped for about six hours at the bottom of a former Colorado gold mine when an elevator malfunctioned at the tourist site, authorities said.

Former public safety minister Bill Blair expected to face questions about spy warrant

Former public safety minister Bill Blair is expected to face questions at a federal inquiry today about why it took much longer than usual to sign off on a spy service warrant in 2021.

Trudeau tells premiers to start cutting pharmacare deals as soon as possible

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on provinces and territories to start negotiating pharmacare deals as soon as possible, now that the federal legislation to enact the program has become law.

Trump vows to renegotiate USMCA free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico

Donald Trump has vowed to renegotiate the USMCA free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.

Common heart conditions raise the risk of dementia, experts say

If you are one of the millions with heart disease, you have a higher risk for future dementia, according to the American Heart Association.

Twin boys born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery

Twin brothers who were born conjoined recently celebrated their first birthday after undergoing successful separation surgery.

B.C. teen shares struggles with mental health, calls for better services

Emmy Casper-Joe hadn’t even reached her teens when she started to struggle with her mental health.

AI is having its Nobel moment. Do scientists need the tech industry to sustain it?

One reason why the current wave of AI research is so closely tied to the tech industry is that only a handful of corporations have the resources to build the most powerful AI systems.

Elon Musk unveils his 'Cybercab' robotaxi

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled on Thursday his vision of a 'a fun, exciting future,' an 'age of abundance' full of his company’s self-driving cars without steering wheels, parking lots turned into parks and robots that will walk among the population – that he once again promised would be available within a few years.

Dozens of tornado warnings were issued ahead of Hurricane Milton. Is that normal?

Florida saw a record number of tornado warnings in a single day Wednesday. An expert says this phenomenon is not unheard of.

Entertainment

Al Pacino says being a new dad at 84 is a 'mini miracle'

Al Pacino is enjoying being a late-in-life dad. The legendary actor talked about being a father to a brood, including to 16-month-old Roman with producer Noor Alfallah.

'Emotional train wreck': Filming of Swissair Flight 111 movie hits close to home

Set to premiere next year, the film '111' is a joint Canadian-Swiss production that follows the interwoven stories of four people in the aftermath of the Sept. 2, 1998 Swissair crash near Peggy's Cove, N.S.

Emmanuel Macron says France 'will fight hard' to keep hit Netflix show in Paris

When Netflix’s hit show 'Emily in Paris' revealed at the end of season four that its lead character was heading to Rome, it caught many viewers by surprise. Now, French President Emmanuel Macron has waded into the conversation.

Economy adds 47,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate falls to 6.5 per cent

The economy added 47,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate declined for the first time since January to 6.5 per cent.

opinion |

What are the best ways to boost your income in Canada?

Whether you're looking to pay off debt, save for a big purchase, or simply give yourself greater financial stability, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew shares some of the best ways to boost your income.

Shippers call on feds to protect supply chains against labour disruptions

In a letter to the federal government, executives from 10 industry groups are demanding that officials take action to ease the threat of work stoppages at key transport hubs and arteries.

Lifestyle

'He told me he fell in love with me': Canadian senior loses $20K to romance scam

Two sisters from Ontario travelled to Newfoundland to spend time with their mom after they learned she lost $20,000 to a romance scam.

Stunning images capture rainbows, lightning over Metro Vancouver

There was an eye-catching mix of rainbows and lightning over Vancouver following a brief downpour this week.

Youth unemployment is up. Here's how parents can help their teen land their first job

As a parent, you want your child to spread their wings and fly, not crash down to reality when they first enter the job market.

Member of 2019 Raptors championship team Danny Green retires from NBA

Former Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green has announced his retirement from the NBA.

Strong winds from Hurricane Milton rip off the roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays

Strong winds from Hurricane Milton caused extensive damage to the roof of St. Petersburg's Tropicana Field, home of the MLB's Tampa Bay Rays.

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis after next month's Davis Cup finals

Rafael Nadal is retiring from professional tennis at age 38, he announced in a video message Thursday, after winning 22 Grand Slam titles — 14 at the French Open — during an unprecedented era he shared with rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Elon Musk unveils his 'Cybercab' robotaxi

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled on Thursday his vision of a 'a fun, exciting future,' an 'age of abundance' full of his company’s self-driving cars without steering wheels, parking lots turned into parks and robots that will walk among the population – that he once again promised would be available within a few years.

Why are there cars in the Detroit River?

Dozens of cars were pulled out of the Detroit River in west Windsor on Tuesday, causing many questions for Windsorites.

Hundreds of thousands of popular vehicles recalled in Canada over steering issue

Hundreds of thousands of vehicles are being recalled in Canada due to a steering-related issue that could increase a driver's risk of crash.

Local Spotlight

Stunning images capture rainbows, lightning over Metro Vancouver

There was an eye-catching mix of rainbows and lightning over Vancouver following a brief downpour this week.

Northern Ontario farmer breaks giant pumpkin records, taking top prizes in competition

Jeff Warner from Aidie Creek Gardens in the northern Ontario community of Englehart has a passion for growing big pumpkins and his effort is paying off in more ways than one.

Saskatchewan's Jessica Campbell becomes first female assistant coach in NHL history

Saskatchewan’s Jessica Campbell has made hockey history, becoming the first ever female assistant coach in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Alberta man's hovercraft creation odyssey 'an incredible experience'

Have you ever seen videos of hovercrafts online or on TV and thought, 'Wow, I wish I could ride one of those.' One Alberta man did, and then built his own.

B.C. couple offers Taylor Swift tickets to anyone who can find their missing dog

A B.C. couple is getting desperate – and creative – in their search for their missing dog.

Video shows meteor streaking across Ontario

Videos of a meteor streaking across the skies of southern Ontario have surfaced and small bits of the outer space rock may have made it to land, one astronomy professor says.

Rare cloud formations ripple the sky over Ottawa

A unique form of clouds made an appearance over the skies of Ottawa on Sunday evening.

'It’s unbelievable': N.B. man brings Batmobile to superhero fanatic

Bernie Hicks, known as the ‘Batman of Amherst,’ always wanted to sit in a Batmobile until a kind stranger made it happen.

After four decades of business, Bubi's serves its last meal

Bubi’s Awesome Eats, located on University Ave West took to social media to announce the closure on Friday.

Vancouver

B.C. teen shares struggles with mental health, calls for better services

Emmy Casper-Joe hadn’t even reached her teens when she started to struggle with her mental health.

B.C. party leaders make pitches to swing ridings as campaign tightens

B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad pledges to overhaul BC Ferries, while NDP Leader David Eby promises to attract more doctors to B.C. with new payment model.

Police probe clears seven Vancouver officers in beating death of Myles Gray

Seven Vancouver police officers involved in the beating death of Myles Gray nine years ago have been cleared of wrongdoing by a police discipline authority.

'He told me he fell in love with me': Canadian senior loses $20K to romance scam

Two sisters from Ontario travelled to Newfoundland to spend time with their mom after they learned she lost $20,000 to a romance scam.

Westbound lanes of Highway 401 reopen in Oshawa after serious crash

Several lanes of Hwy. 401 have reopened in Oshawa following a serious collision.

Worker in critical condition after collision on Eastbound Hwy. 403 in Burlington

A worker has been transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a collision involving a Ministry of Transportation vehicle on Hwy. 403 in Burlington.

Fatal shooting in Forest Lawn under investigation

Police say they are on the hunt for a suspect after a man died in hospital after being shot in Forest Lawn.

Former Calgary city councillor announces he will run for mayor

Jeff Davison, who once served as councillor in Ward 6 and ran for mayor in the 2021 election, said Thursday he will run for mayor again next year.

Nurses union membership to vote on mediator-recommended settlement with province

The United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) have voted to send a mediator-recommended settlement with the provincial government to its more than 30,000 members for a ratification vote.

Northern lights dazzle stargazers in Ottawa area

The aurora borealis was visible across the national capital region Thursday night, the second time this week the dazzling display was seen in the region.

Premier Ford visiting Brockville today

Premier Doug Ford is visiting eastern Ontario to kick off the Thanksgiving long weekend. Ford and Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini will be in Brockville, Ont. for remarks at 11 a.m.

Senators ring in the season with a new tradition at Canadian Tire Centre

The Ottawa Senators opened the 2024-25 season by ringing in a new tradition at Canadian Tire Centre – a rally bell.

Quebec restaurant staff make more, work less than other Canadian provinces

Quebec restaurant employees are earning a higher wage and working fewer hours than the servers, dishwashers and bartenders in other Canadian provinces, according to a new report from the Quebec Restaurant Association.

Montreal suburb residents angered at new flood maps

Over 100 homeowners attended a Pierrefonds-Roxboro meeting on Thursday night to learn more about the proposed flood maps for their Montreal borough. They are not confident the maps are accurate or fair.

Man, 28, dead after shooting in Laval parking lot

A 28-year-old man has died after being shot in a Laval parking lot Thursday afternoon, police say.

Edmonton daycare centre shut down over concerns of unsupervised children

An Edmonton daycare has been shut down after failing to address concerns about unsupervised children, the province said Thursday.

Nurses union membership to vote on mediator-recommended settlement with province

The United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) have voted to send a mediator-recommended settlement with the provincial government to its more than 30,000 members for a ratification vote.

Economy adds 47,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate falls to 6.5 per cent

The economy added 47,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate declined for the first time since January to 6.5 per cent.

Maritime gas prices jump ahead of Thanksgiving long weekend

Maritime motorists are paying more at the pumps ahead of the Thanksgiving long weekend after the price of gas and diesel jumped significantly overnight.

Northern lights seen across the Maritimes Thursday night

The northern lights were visible in parts of Canada Thursday night, including in the Maritimes.

Special weather statements warn of strong winds across central, western N.S. Saturday

A special weather statement is in effect for parts of Nova Scotia, warning of windy conditions on Saturday.

'It's crazy': Woman speaks out after unprovoked attack on Winnipeg bus

A woman is speaking out after an assault on a Winnipeg Transit bus sent her and her daughter to the hospital.

Winnipeg School Division apologizes over message displayed during professional development day

The superintendent of the Winnipeg School Division (WSD) has apologized over a message displayed during a professional development day on Wednesday.

Babies dying while asleep a social phenomenon in Manitoba: report

A new report taking a second look at sleep safety in infants found a fundamental shift is needed to prevent babies from unnecessarily dying in their sleep.

RCMP still searching for suspects in Whitewood, Sask. armed robbery after vehicle, gun recovered

RCMP say officers have found an abandoned vehicle and seized a firearm connected to an armed robbery in the Whitewood, Sask. area Wednesday night, but are still on the hunt for two suspects.

Sask. NDP leader asks voters to set politics aside and choose what's best for province's future

Amid what could be Saskatchewan's tightest election in 17 years, the leader of the NDP is asking voters to set party politics aside and support what's the best course for the province.

Economy adds 47,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate falls to 6.5 per cent

The economy added 47,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate declined for the first time since January to 6.5 per cent.

Kitchener

Watch the first keg tapping of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest on CTV

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest officially gets underway Friday with a big celebration in front of Kitchener City Hall. Here's what you need to know.

Waterloo resident arrested in Canada-wide grandparent scam

Ontario Provincial Police have arrested a Waterloo man who they believe is linked to a group that has been scamming victims across Canada.

Failed condo development being revived with potentially higher prices

A failed condo development in Kitchener is in new hands, leaving those who purchased property with a decision to make.

Saskatoon

Former Sask. Party MLA and Saskatoon mayoral hopeful denies ties to controversial private school

Emails obtained by CTV News show a Saskatoon private school embroiled in abuse allegations considered mayoral hopeful Gord Wyant a "friend," but he says he cut off contact when the allegations came to light.

Saskatoon votes: Who's running in the civic election?

Saskatoon's civic election is inching closer, as candidates are now finalized ahead of voting day on Nov. 13.

RCMP search for two 'armed and dangerous' suspects after carjacking in Sask. First Nation

The Saskatchewan RCMP is responding to a report of an armed carjacking in Red Pheasant First Nation.

Northern Ontario

Friends help Sudbury man find a home after living in an encampment

Glenn Thompson packs his E-bike to make the short trip back to the room he’s renting. Just a few short weeks ago, he was living in a tent.

Ontario man 'devastated' he owes $18,000 after 2 loans were fraudulently taken in his name

An Ontario man said he feels 'devastated' after learning his identity was stolen to take out two fraudulent loans under his name.

Sudbury student injured in collision with vehicle Thursday

A 14-year-old student received non-life-threatening injuries Thursday afternoon in a collision with a vehicle in Chelmsford in Greater Sudbury.

Legionnaires' outbreak that killed two people declared over by MLHU

According to the health unit, between May 1 and Sept. 26, 2024, a total of 30 confirmed legionella cases met the criteria for inclusion in the outbreak.

Sarnia business owner charged with theft and fraud

Officers investigated several complaints they received about the owner of McMillan Flooring and More Inc. soliciting business between May and June, taking deposits and then not doing the work.

One young man in hospital following stabbing at Oakridge Secondary School

At around 9:15 a.m. emergency services responded to reports of a possible stabbing in the area of Oxford Street West and Fiddlers Green Road.

Northern lights make dazzling appearance in Simcoe County

Local photographer grabs stellar photos of Northern Lights.

House explodes in Oro-Medonte

Oro-Medonte fire crews worked to extinguish a blaze early Friday morning.

Nearly 300 people missing from Thanksgiving tables: OPP

OPP are running Operation Impact on Thanksgiving weekend to ensure highway safety.

Windsor councillor wants to sell part of park land for housing

A Windsor city councillor is pushing an idea to build a handful of houses by selling off part of a park he says is going unused.

Support for involuntary mental health or addictions treatment

Windsor's mayor is backing a controversial proposal that would force people into involuntary mental health or addictions treatment. What people across the province are talking about was referenced in a Facebook post by Mayor Drew Dilkens.

Economy adds 47,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate falls to 6.5 per cent

The economy added 47,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate declined for the first time since January to 6.5 per cent.

Vancouver Island

Victoria police appeal for information in pellet gun shooting

A suspect has been arrested after allegedly shooting a pellet gun at someone in a Victoria parking lot last week, according to authorities.

Five seals released after rehab at Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre

It was a special day for five rescued harbour seals and the people who helped prepare them for their return to life in the wild.

Police in B.C. say they seized fentanyl 'moulded into dinosaurs, Lego bricks and other shapes'

Mounties on Vancouver Island say they made an unusual seizure during a recent drug trafficking investigation.

B.C. homeowner astounded someone managed to steal one of his prized giant pumpkins

Dave Lindsey began growing giant pumpkins to bring a bit of magic to his grandkids' Halloween.

B.C. man gets prison sentence, fine for using fake names to buy guns in the U.S.

A U.S. District Court judge in Montana has sentenced a 27-year-old man from Kelowna, B.C., to 18 months in prison for using fake names to buy guns with the aim of selling them in Canada.

2nd-degree murder charge laid nearly 2 years after Kelowna stabbing

Nearly two years after a man was stabbed to death in downtown Kelowna, RCMP have made an arrest in the case.

Lethbridge

'Come together': How to cut down Thanksgiving dinner costs

The Interfaith Food Bank is busy preparing Thanksgiving bundles and has some tips for anyone hoping to cut down on their holiday dinner costs.

Weapons complaint near schools turns out to be false alarm: Lethbridge police

A weapons complaint that led to the temporary lockdown of two Lethbridge schools Thursday turned out to be no threat, police said in a media release.

Two Lethbridge family doctors shuttering practices at Campbell Clinic South

Thousands more Lethbridge residents will soon be without a family doctor.

Sault Ste. Marie

Time running out to collect $100K prize with Parry Sound lottery ticket

Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Parry Sound, Ont., last year is about to miss out on a $100,000 prize if they don't claim it within the next two weeks.

Two people arrested on Chapple Avenue in Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie Police Service said two people were arrested following a heavy police presence on Chapple Avenue on Thursday.

International mining conference underway in Sudbury

An annual international mining conference is underway in Greater Sudbury, Ont., marking the first time the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Conference of Mining Regions and Cities has been held in North America.

'Crack houses' across rural Newfoundland? RCMP has no reports supporting MP's claim

A Conservative MP from Newfoundland and Labrador says some small towns in his rural riding are overrun with crime, but police say they haven't received reports to that effect.

Self-identifying Indigenous group got $74M in federal cash, Inuit leader wants change

As millions in federal funding flow into a Labrador group whose claims of Inuit identity have been rejected by Indigenous organizations across Canada, a national Inuit leader worries the Liberal government is putting the rights of Indigenous Peoples at risk.

Marathon goat: Animal runner wins hearts and a medal after crashing Newfoundland race

He may not have logged the fastest time or even gone the full distance, but residents of a Newfoundland town agree the goat who unexpectedly joined the local weekend half marathon was the event's undisputed champion.

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