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'Everything is interwoven': Trudeau and Biden vow continued Canada-U.S. collaboration during historic visit

U.S President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have announced updates on a number of cross-border issues, after a day of meetings on Parliament Hill.

President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrive for a news conference Friday, March 24, 2023, in Ottawa, Canada. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Incredible photos show northern lights dancing across much of Canada

Sky-gazers and shutterbugs across much of Canada were treated to a spectacular display of northern lights Thursday night and into Friday morning.

Most Canadians believe speeding tickets should be tied to income: poll

A new survey conducted by Research Co. found that the majority of Canadians support tying speeding tickets to income, otherwise known as ‘progressive punishment.’

Trudeau says his kids 'no longer access' TikTok after Canadian government ban

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's teenage daughter and son, Ella-Grace and Xavier, 'no longer access TikTok,' the father of three told reporters during a joint press conference with U.S. President Joe Biden in Ottawa on March 24.

Ontario crypto king kidnapped, tortured in an attempt to get millions in ransom, documents say

Ontario’s self-described crypto king was allegedly abducted, tortured, and beaten for days as his kidnappers looked to solicit millions in ransom, his father told a court in December.

As it happened: U.S. President Joe Biden's trip to Canada

After a day of meetings on Parliament Hill, U.S President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced updates on various cross-border issues. CTVNews.ca breaks down Biden's first presidential visit to Canada, as it happened.

Canada’s Ivvavik National Park among most remote and beautiful places in the world: Big 7 Travel

Global travel site Big 7 Travel ranked the most remote and beautiful places in the world, and only one Canadians location—Ivvavik national park—is among them.

Eugene Levy, Sarah Polley, Jean Chretien, the two Michaels among guests at Biden gala dinner

Notable people will be in attendance at Friday’s gala dinner with U.S. President Joe Biden, hosted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife at the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum, including former prime ministers and celebrities.

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau introduces Jill Biden to curling during Ottawa visit

The first lady of the United States got a sweeping introduction to Canadian sports culture in Ottawa Friday as Sophie Gregoire Trudeau took Jill Biden to the curling rink for her first trip to Ottawa.

Toronto

Ontario crypto king kidnapped, tortured in an attempt to get millions in ransom, documents say

Ontario’s self-described crypto king was allegedly abducted, tortured, and beaten for days as his kidnappers looked to solicit millions in ransom, his father told a court in December.
Ontario's 2022 Sunshine List is out. Who was the top earner?

Ontario's so-called sunshine list is out and the three top paid public employees in the province are all at Ontario Power Generation.
Ontario photographer captures Thursday's northern lights, reveals how best to see them tonight

An astrophotographer from southern Ontario captured Thursday night's display of the Aurora Borealis and has offered some tips and tricks for catching a glimpse of them yourself tonight.

Atlantic

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EXCLUSIVE | Students hailed for aiding stabbed staff member; school principal and parents thank community

Two students are being recognized for their quick actions, and school administration and parents are thanking the community, after a difficult week at Charles P. Allen High School in Bedford, N.S.
Woman injured in west Saint John shooting, three suspects arrested

Police say a woman is in hospital following a shooting in west Saint John, N.B., early Friday morning and three suspects have been arrested.
Provinces compete to retain, recruit health-care workers

As competition for health-care workers heats up, so too does the bidding.

London

Cinder block thrown through window of south London restaurant

A London man was arrested early Friday morning after being spotted throwing a cinder block through the front door of a restaurant, according to police.
Byron barn battle takes another twist: volunteers vow to assist elderly man with hard labour

An elderly Byron man said he received numerous offers of help to clear away rotting barn rubble from his property, after a London, Ont. city council committee endorsed a recommendation to grant a demolition permit.
There's a growing need for Iranian stem cell donors: one non-profit explains how you can help

“Iranian Donor Save Lives Campaign is run by the Stem Cell Club, a non-profit donor recruitment organization that aims to increase the stem cell registry with more ethnically diverse individuals,” said Farnaz Farahbakhsh, the lead for the campaign.

Northern Ontario

Ontario's 2022 Sunshine List is out. Who was the top earner?

Ontario's so-called sunshine list is out and the three top paid public employees in the province are all at Ontario Power Generation.
Sudbury police charge OPP sergeant with criminal harassment

CTV News has learned an Ontario Provincial Police sergeant with 22 years of service has been charged in Sudbury with criminal harassment.
Ontario PC cabinet minister Merrilee Fullerton resigns

Merrilee Fullerton, a longtime cabinet minister in Doug Ford's government, unexpectedly resigned Friday, forcing the premier to name a new minister to the children, community and social services post.

Calgary

1 missing as 2 houses burn in afternoon fire in northwest Calgary

One person is missing and a dog is dead after two homes caught fire Friday afternoon in northwest Calgary.
Woman and toddler go missing; police tap public for assistance

Raushan Zhussupova, 63, and her grandson Kian Basiri, 1, were last seen around 11:20 a.m. on Friday in Windsor Park in the city’s southwest, when the pair left for a walk.
Frankenstein is back, this time with puppets

Calgary's Andrew G. Cooper is taking the storytelling leap from Fraggle Rock to Frankenstein.

Kitchener

Fake ‘Catch the Ace’ tickets reportedly being sold in Hagersville

Organizers of the ‘Catch the Ace’ lottery in Hagersville are warning the public about fake tickets as the jackpot climbs closer to $2 million.
Did you see the northern lights? Photos show lights dancing across southern Ontario

An uncommon phenomenon lit up the skies across southern Ontario on Thursday night, including in Waterloo region where the aurora borealis – also known as the northern lights - shone bright enough to see with the naked eye.
Alleged death threats sent to regional chair, court documents show

A Kitchener man has been arrested by Waterloo regional police for making alleged death threats towards Region of Waterloo Chair Karen Redman.

Vancouver

TransLink still planning fare increases after $479M provincial funding announcement

Two weeks after it received $479 million in funding from the provincial government to help stabilize its operations, TransLink is expected to approve an increase in fares for Metro Vancouver transit users.
Maple Ridge homeowner catches break-and-enter suspect in the act, RCMP say

A suspect has been arrested after he was caught allegedly attempting to break into a Maple Ridge resident's shed Thursday night.
City: 570 structures removed from DTES encampment since August, tensions rising

Protesters held a sign reading “no displacement” and “eviction kills” on Friday, as Vancouver police and city staff continued work to clear a tent city growing in the Downtown Eastside.

Edmonton

Road closures for Edmonton police funeral procession announced

The procession is scheduled to leave the Alberta Legislature grounds toward Rogers Place at approximately 11:45 a.m.
'Art brings a lot of joy': Edmontonians create shows of support for fallen officers

Ashley Rosenow knows how difficult it is to be a police officer because she used to be one. Now, she is one of many Edmontonians creating shows of support for fallen Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan, their families and their fellow officers.
U of A approves tuition hikes despite pleas from students over affordability

A tuition increase of 5.5 per cent for domestic students and current international students was approved by the University of Alberta Friday morning.

Windsor

Windsor-Essex brewers lament impact of looming 6.3% alcohol tax

On April 1, a 6.3 per cent federal excise tax goes into effect on beer, wine and spirits producers.
Windsor police officer demoted for ‘unnecessary’ arrest of two Black men

A Windsor police officer has been demoted for neglect of duty for the “unnecessary” arrest of two Black men.
Provincial funding boost in mental health services welcome news for Windsor-Essex health officials

Initial reaction to Ontario's 2023 budget indicates it’s being well received by pharmacists and mental health care officials in Windsor-Essex.

Regina

'It’s time for action': Sask. EMS receives small portion of budget's healthcare increase

Saskatchewan’s 2023-24 budget highlighted healthcare as one of its main priorities, with Emergency Medical Services getting a small cut of the new funding.
'They busted the locks on our deep freeze': Sask. Cree elder says moose meat was confiscated in raid

An elder from a Saskatchewan First Nation says his home was raided last fall by conservation officers who confiscated moose meat intended for use in a ceremonial gathering and feast.
Sask. likely taking cautious approach with budget surplus, economics professor says

Saskatchewan is likely taking a cautious approach when it comes to the surplus announced in the 2023-24 provincial budget, according to an associate professor of economics at the University of Regina.

Ottawa

Biden visits Ottawa: U.S. president wraps up two-day trip to Ottawa

Heavy security and sparse crowds gathered in downtown Ottawa for day two of U.S. President Joe Biden's whirlwind visit to the capital.
Fullerton resigns as MPP for Kanata-Carleton

Kanata-Carleton Progressive Conservative MPP Merrilee Fullerton announced on Twitter Friday afternoon that she had tendered her resignation to Premier Doug Ford.
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IN PICTURES | Northern Lights seen over Ottawa, eastern Ontario

Ottawa and eastern Ontario residents who looked to the sky Thursday night were treated with a rare sight.

Saskatoon

'They busted the locks on our deep freeze': Sask. Cree elder says moose meat was confiscated in raid

An elder from a Saskatchewan First Nation says his home was raided last fall by conservation officers who confiscated moose meat intended for use in a ceremonial gathering and feast.
'Going to be an eyesore': Warman residents oppose cell tower replacement

A Warman man is organizing opposition to a cell tower SaskTel is proposing to replace on the western edge of the city.
Here are the artists you can see at this summer's Sask. Jazz Festival

The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival has announced its 2023 ticketed lineup.

Nerds unite! Montreal Comiccon returns with full slate of guests

Nerds unite! Montreal Comiccon returns with full slate of guests

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EXCLUSIVE | Students hailed for aiding stabbed staff member; school principal and parents thank community

IN PICTURES | Northern Lights seen over Ottawa, eastern Ontario