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Where do the inquiries into the 'Freedom Convoy' protests and use of Emergencies Act stand?

Five months ago, the first 'Freedom Convoy' trucks rolled into Ottawa. After the federal government took the unprecedented step of invoking the Emergencies Act to end the protests, a series of inquiries and probes have been initiated. With the nation's capital bracing for more protests over the Canada Day weekend, CTVNews.ca takes a look at where the main commissions and studies stand.

Chalk art remains in downtown Ottawa on Sunday, May 1, 2022, following a protest called "Rolling Thunder." THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

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NEW | 2 officers undergo surgery, third in hospital after deadly Saanich bank shooting

Police in Saanich, B.C., kept an area near a bank evacuated overnight as they continue to investigate a possible explosive device linked to a deadly gunfight with two suspected bank robbers.

Mother forced to spend night sleeping on Toronto Pearson floor because of Air Canada delays

A mother of three children is speaking out after spending a night on the floor of Toronto Pearson Airport with her young kids in a nightmare weekend of travel.

Canada to lead upgraded NATO combat force in Latvia

Canada has signed an agreement to upgrade the NATO battlegroup it leads in Latvia to a brigade, though the government says it's too early to say whether that will entail deploying additional Canadian troops.

Ontario researchers say they've found what causes long-COVID symptoms

Through the use of MRI technology and spearheaded by researchers at Western University, the cause of long COVID symptoms have been identified for the first time.

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DEVELOPING | Canadian governments OK settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid addictions

A proposed $150-million settlement with Purdue Pharma Canada covering all provinces and territories has been reached for the recovery of health-care costs related to the sale and marketing of opioid-based pain medication.

Virginia man dies by suicide after toddler left in hot car dies

A toddler accidentally left in a vehicle for hours died Tuesday and police said his father was found dead in an apparent suicide at their Virginia home, police said.

New real estate guidelines pressure owners with a home equity line of credit: survey

A new survey exposes balance sheet vulnerabilities for some Canadian homeowners amidst rising interest rates.

More than half of flights at some Canadian airports getting cancelled, delayed: data

Recent data shows more than half of all flights in and out of some of Canada's major airports are being cancelled or delayed, as frustrations for travellers mount due in part to increased summer travel and not enough airport staff.

Toronto

Canada's transportation minister slams 'unacceptable' baggage chaos at Toronto Pearson

Canada's transport minister is speaking out about the 'unacceptable issues' that continue to result in significant delays. He says the federal government has done everything in it's control to fix the issue.
Toronto getting $12.3 million from Ottawa to combat roots of gun violence

Toronto will be getting a $12 million boost to help community groups on the ground tackle the root causes of gun violence in the city.
Ontario increases amount landlords can raise rent by highest level in a decade

Ontario is more than doubling the maximum rate a landlord can raise a tenant's rent next year – marking the highest rent increase guideline in the province in a decade.

Atlantic

Memorial service today for RCMP Const. Heidi Stevenson, killed in N.S. mass shooting

An RCMP officer who was among 22 people killed in the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting is being remembered today during a regimental memorial service in Halifax.
Mother forced to spend night sleeping on Toronto Pearson floor because of Air Canada delays

A mother of three children is speaking out after spending a night on the floor of Toronto Pearson Airport with her young kids in a nightmare weekend of travel.
Woman charged with impaired driving after truck crashes into Sydney building

A woman has been charged with impaired driving after she allegedly crashed a vehicle into a building in Sydney, N.S., and left the scene.

London

27-year-old identified as Hensall crash victim

Rodgerville Road near Hensall, Ont. is closed after a fatal crash.
Family dog saved from $600,000 house fire in east London

London fire crews were able to knock down a blaze and save a family dog late Tuesday night.
Officers attacked by dogs in Port Elgin drug bust: Police

Two Saugeen Shores Police officers were injured during a drug bust in Port Elgin Tuesday morning.

Northern Ontario

Hwy. 17 closed in Sturgeon Falls following collision

A motor vehicle collision has closed Hwy. 17 in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday.
Ontario gas prices set to drop, but it may be short-lived

Ontario drivers should get a break at the pumps this weekend as the provincial government slashes its portion of the gas tax.
OPP crack down on commercial vehicle violations in North Bay

A recent crackdown by the Ontario Provincial Police in North Bay led to 145 offence notices in the area of Highway 11 in Timmins, Cochrane, Kapuskasing and Hearst.

Calgary

139 charges laid in $300M fentanyl 'superlab' bust outside Calgary

The ongoing investigation into the dismantling of a fentanyl "superlab" in southern Alberta in the summer of 2021 has led to a total of 139 charges being laid against residents of Edmonton and Okotoks.
Rare white grizzly 'Nakoda' relocated away from Trans-Canada Highway

Officials with Parks Canada say they've relocated a rare white grizzly bear away from the Trans-Canada Highway and CP railway.
IBM expanding Calgary facility, will create 250 new jobs

IBM Canada will be opening a new Client Innovation Centre in Calgary, and says its creation will generate 250 new jobs.

Kitchener

Motorcyclist sustains life-threatening injuries in Kitchener crash

Two people have been transported to hospital after a crash on Ira Needles Boulevard in Kitchener.
Family of Black 4-year-old removed from school by police sues Waterloo Catholic board

The family of a Black four-year-old who was removed from school by police has filed a lawsuit against the Waterloo Catholic District School Board seeking $1 million in damages for what they says is the board's discrimination and negligence.
27-year-old identified as Hensall crash victim

Rodgerville Road near Hensall, Ont. is closed after a fatal crash.

Vancouver

Fatal crash between semi-truck, cyclist in downtown Vancouver

Police are investigating a fatal crash between a semi-truck and a cyclist in downtown Vancouver.
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DEVELOPING | Canadian governments OK settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid addictions

A proposed $150-million settlement with Purdue Pharma Canada covering all provinces and territories has been reached for the recovery of health-care costs related to the sale and marketing of opioid-based pain medication.
Barge removal beginning this week, 7 months after vessel crashed onto Vancouver shoreline

Seven months after an intense storm sent a wayward barge crashing onto Vancouver's shoreline, the process of deconstructing and removing the massive vessel is finally set to begin.

Edmonton

139 charges laid in $300M fentanyl 'superlab' bust outside Calgary

The ongoing investigation into the dismantling of a fentanyl "superlab" in southern Alberta in the summer of 2021 has led to a total of 139 charges being laid against residents of Edmonton and Okotoks.
Man dies after being hit by train in Leduc

A 50-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a train in Leduc on Wednesday morning.
Chains stolen in armed jewelry store robbery may be for sale online: EPS

Charges have been laid after an Edmonton jewelry store was robbed at gunpoint.

Windsor

Attempted theft call leads to weapons charges for 27-year-old: Windsor police

A 27-year-old man is facing multiple weapons charges after allegedly fleeing from police and ditching a loaded handgun in a nearby dumpster.
363 free naloxone kits handed out in Windsor-Essex

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit says 363 free naloxone kits were distributed to the congregations at a number of places of worship across the region last weekend.
Windsor looking at installing multi-use trail around Roseland Golf and Curling Club

The City of Windsor is spending $50,000 on a study looking into a possible multi-use trail around a south side neighbourhood.

Regina

Mandatory sprinkler systems in new residential builds, Regina road upgrades on city council agenda

Mandatory fire sprinkler systems in new residential builds and the Arcola Avenue corridor study are some of the items on Regina City Council’s agenda for its Wednesday afternoon meeting.
Death investigation underway after body found on Rae Street: Regina police

A death investigation is underway after a man’s body was found on the 1200 block of Rae Street early Wednesday morning, Regina Police Service (RPS) said in a release.
Man not hurt after being robbed of his groceries: Regina police

A 36-year-old man was not hurt after he was approached by a man with a knife and robbed of his groceries south of downtown on Monday, the Regina Police Service (RPS) said in a release.

Ottawa

Police identify woman, teen killed at Ottawa home

Anne-Marie Ready, 50, and Jasmine Ready, 15, died from stab wounds following an incident at a home on Anoka Street Monday night, police said Wednesday afternoon.
Ottawa broadcaster, entrepreneur Mark Sutcliffe running for mayor

Longtime Ottawa entrepreneur, broadcaster and author Mark Sutcliffe is running to become the next mayor of Ottawa.
Motor vehicle control zone comes into effect around Parliament Hill

A multi-block vehicle control zone is in effect around Parliament Hill, meant to prevent a second occupation of downtown Ottawa by protesters associated with last winter’s 'Freedom Convoy' movement.

Saskatoon

2 arrested following heavy police presence in Saskatoon neighbourhood

Saskatoon police say an investigation is ongoing, amidst a large police presence on Avenue J South between 21st and 22nd Street West.
Sask. RCMP: Woman killed in crash near Rosetown

A woman is dead following a crash east of Rosetown.
Vaccine development centre opens in Saskatoon

The University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) Vaccine Development Centre is complete.