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'A great feeling': Okanagan wildfire battle has turned a corner, fire chiefs say

Fire chiefs say the fight against devastating wildfires that have been rampaging around Lake Okanagan, B.C., has turned a corner after days of destruction.

NASA mapping data shows extent of wildfires across Canada

Mapping data from NASA shows the extent of wildfires raging across Canada as the Northwest Territories and British Columbia remain under a state of emergency.

Travel ban in parts of B.C. disrupting tourism as raging wildfires burn

The central Okanagan is facing weeks without tourism during its peak season after British Columbia's premier imposed bans on travel to wildfire zones.

How airlines cope with price surge during disasters

Canadians vented their frustration against airlines on social media last week after prices of commercial flights out of Yellowknife soared up to 10-fold above normal just as residents were ordered to evacuate due to raging wildfires.

Wildfire on Spain's popular tourist island of Tenerife was started deliberately, official says

Canary Islands regional President Fernando Clavijo said Sunday that police have confirmed that a wildfire raging on the Spanish tourist island of Tenerife was started deliberately.

Tropical Storm Hilary makes landfall in northern Mexico as it heads for U.S. with life-threatening flooding, rain and damaging winds

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall in Mexico late Sunday morning over the northern Baja California Peninsula, according to the National Hurricane Center, which warned of 'catastrophic and life-threatening flooding.'

Trio charged after allegedly fleeing robbery scene in Regina

A trio of Regina residents have been charged after allegedly assaulting a woman and stealing her belongings.
Regina pet store hosts event to encourage dog adoption

Regina residents had a great opportunity to share some time with adoptable dogs at Pet Station’s event on Saturday afternoon.
Hundreds flock to Victoria Park for I Love Regina Day despite cooler temperatures

A cloudy sky and cool temperature did not deter Regina residents from taking over Victoria Park Saturday afternoon.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon city councillor sues health authority, doctors over mental health treatment

A Saskatoon city councillor has launched a lawsuit against the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and five doctors.
Sask. survivors renew calls to declare children's home a residential school

Former residents of a Northern Saskatchewan children’s home have renewed calls to declare it a residential school site.
Three suffer minor injuries in early morning fire, Saskatoon's Fire Department says

Three people were injured in an early morning balcony fire in Silverwood Heights, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) said.

Northern Ontario

Price matching is like a game in Canada. Here's how to play

Costly groceries are forcing some to take extra time to price match and use coupons. Here's how they do it.
Vehicle fire on Highway 17 near Wahnapitae

CTV News has learned of a vehicle fire Saturday evening on Highway 17 near Wahnapitae, east of Greater Sudbury.
NASA mapping data shows extent of wildfires across Canada

Mapping data from NASA shows the extent of wildfires raging across Canada as the Northwest Territories and British Columbia remain under a state of emergency.

Edmonton

11 injured at Eritrean event protested all day in Edmonton

About a dozen people were hurt at an Eritrean-themed event in Edmonton on Saturday during a clash with a group who said they were protesting the Eritrean government.
Firefighters take stock of N.W.T. fires as cooler, wet weather expected to end

Firefighters trying to keep wildfires at bay from the city of Yellowknife were planning to take stock of the situation this morning after cooler, damp weather gave them a break Saturday.
Homicide section investigating death near Whyte Avenue

Edmonton police are calling a man's death near Whyte avenue early Saturday morning suspicious.

Toronto

Man in his 30s dead following 4-vehicle crash in Mississauga

A man in his 30s has died following a four-vehicle crash in Mississauga.
Man wanted for allegedly dropping softball-sized rocks on vehicles off Toronto bridge

Police are looking for a man reported to have dropped softball-sized rocks on vehicles' windshields off of a pedestrian bridge in Toronto two separate times this month.
Police arrest suspect in homicide of man who was violently attacked in Moss Park

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the homicide of a 54-year-old man who was violently assaulted in Moss Park earlier this week.

Calgary

'A great feeling': Okanagan wildfire battle has turned a corner, fire chiefs say

Fire chiefs say the fight against devastating wildfires that have been rampaging around Lake Okanagan, B.C., has turned a corner after days of destruction.
The Big Top rises as Cirque du Soleil returns to Calgary with Kooza

The biggest of the big tops is back in Calgary.
Rain providing 'limited' relief as weather could worsen N.W.T. wildfires in the next week

Officials in the Northwest Territories say recent rainfall has provided some relief against wildfires in the area, however high temperatures and strong winds forecasted for next week could worsen the blaze.

Montreal

Montreal-area man charged with first-degree murder of his wife

The man charged with the first-degree murder of a woman found near Drummondville, Que. on Saturday was her husband, CTV News has learned.
Women's World Cup: Devoted fans in Montreal rise at the crack of dawn

A group of soccer fans gathered bright and early in southwest Montreal Sunday to watch England and Spain go head to head in the Women's World Cup. With kick-off at 6 a.m., the Burgundy Lion pub opened its doors way ahead of schedule, welcoming roughly 50 people to watch the game.
Convoy protest against Bill 96 rolls through West Island

For the second time this summer, a group of caravan protesters rolled through Montreal’s West Island to denounce Quebec's French language law, Bill 96.

Ottawa

Police appeal for security video footage as investigation continues into fatal Ottawa shooting

Ottawa police are asking all residents and businesses in the rural southeast end of Ottawa to check their security cameras for any suspicious activity, as the investigation continues into a fatal shooting early Saturday morning.
Ottawa hospital ER wait times exceed provincial average

The average wait time to see a doctor in all Ottawa hospital emergency departments exceeded the provincial average in June, with the Ottawa Hospital General Campus having one of the longest wait times in Ontario.
All eyes on the O-Train and a councillor looks to scrap the Vacant Unit Tax: 5 stories to watch this week

The O-Train continues to roll with single-car service, Council returns after the summer break and a councillor looks to scrap the Vacant Unit Tax. CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at five stories to watch this week.

Atlantic

Chester Race Week sees most competitors in a decade

Mahone Bay had 125 boats spread out across the water to compete in a number of race courses for the annual Chester Race Week.
Relief in Nova Scotia as main road reopens to Peggy's Cove after disastrous floods

The manager of a sea kayaking operation in Nova Scotia says locals and tourist alike are relieved to have a road reopened to a key provincial tourist destination.
Dominion Park celebrates grand re-opening in Saint John

Phase 1 of the park’s enhancements included a new canteen, change rooms, and a sunset plaza with seating and sun protection.

Kitchener

Driver struck while trying to secure appliance onto pickup truck

A 54-year-old man was taken to hospital Friday following a collision on the shoulder of a Woolwich Township road.
‘My journey’s been tough’: Kitchener entrepreneur supporting survivors of domestic violence through thrifting

It’s been more than four years since Amanda Kroetsch left her abusive relationship in British Columbia. "My journey's been tough and I had to learn. My drivers licence was taken away and I went to driver's rehab,” said Kroetsch. “I had to learn how to do a lot of things again."
Health officials urge residents to get booster shot before the fall season

With fall right around the corner, health officials are reminding the public to get a booster shot when they become available. They say early signs show COVID-19 and other respiratory infections are trending up.

Vancouver

'A great feeling': Okanagan wildfire battle has turned a corner, fire chiefs say

Fire chiefs say the fight against devastating wildfires that have been rampaging around Lake Okanagan, B.C., has turned a corner after days of destruction.
'We might not have a home': Fire evacuees in Kelowna parking lot ponder unclear fate

More than 30,000 evacuees are fleeing wildfires across British Columbia. Some face uncertain futures, with the prospect of their homes and communities being destroyed, or their livelihoods lost.
Travel ban in parts of B.C. disrupting tourism as raging wildfires burn

The central Okanagan is facing weeks without tourism during its peak season after British Columbia's premier imposed bans on travel to wildfire zones.

Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island fire crews help battle flames in Kelowna

As flames ravage the Kelowna area, forcing thousands to flee and destroying dozens of homes and counting, fire crews from Vancouver Island are rushing to help.
Southern B.C. seeing smoky skies from Vancouver Island to the Alberta border

A haze has settled over virtually all of southern British Columbia as hundreds of wildfires burn across the province.
B.C. government introducing travel restrictions to free up accommodations for evacuees

The B.C. government is using the extraordinary powers granted to it under its state of emergency declaration to implement a restriction on tourism-related travel to areas affected by wildfires.