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'It’s a big difference': Street Help Windsor working through increased demand

As Windsor muddles through its coldest week so far this winter, an outreach centre in the city is reminding of increasing need.

Anthony Nelson has been working with Street Help Homeless Centre for over a decade in Windsor, Ont., on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (

WECHU issues 6,654 suspension orders as immunization deadline looms

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has issued about 6,654 suspension orders to students who do not meet immunization requirements.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit in Windsor, Ont., on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2021. (Chris Campbell / CTV Windsor)

Chatham-Kent council approves 5.64 per cent tax increase

Chatham-Kent council has approved the 2023 budget with a 5.64 per cent tax increase.

Chatham Kent municipal offices (CTV Windsor/July 2018)

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Former CBC journalist dies after random attack on Toronto street, new suspect photo released

A long-time CBC radio producer who was the victim of a random assault in Toronto last week has died, the public broadcaster confirms.

Michael Finlay, pictured on the left, died following a random assault in Toronto. The photo on the right, released by police on Feb. 1, is an updated image of the suspect. (CBC and Toronto police)

More than $30 million worth of cocaine, crystal meth seized by Toronto police

Toronto police have arrested four men and seized almost 400 kilograms of narcotics that they say were likely imported from Mexico.

A cache of drugs and guns seized by Toronto police is seen in this image.

Quebec woman shocked to find stolen Audi driven through Ontario mall in 'insane' theft

A Quebec woman said she was very surprised to find her stolen Audi had been used in what’s being described as an “absolutely insane” Ontario mall theft.

Taylor-Anna Kobinger is seen in this undated photograph alongside surveillance video of a stolen vehicle being driven through the Vaughan Mills mall.

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Liberals table bill delaying assisted dying expansion to March 2024

The federal government is seeking to delay the extension of assisted dying eligibility to people whose sole condition is a mental disorder until March 17, 2024. Justice Minister David Lametti introduced a bill seeking the extension in the House of Commons on Thursday.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti rises during question period, Jan. 31, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Why Delissio pizzas and other Nestle products will disappear from Canadian stores

Nestle Canada says it is winding down its frozen meals and pizza business in Canada over the next six months. The four brands that will no longer be sold in the freezer aisle at Canadian grocery stores are Delissio, Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine and Life Cuisine.

Six more weeks of winter? Here are the predictions of groundhogs across North America

Will we see six more weeks of winter, or an early spring? Here’s what some of the groundhogs (and one human) have predicted so far, from coast-to-coast.

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EXCLUSIVE | Gay man taking Canadian government to court, says sperm donation restrictions make him feel like a 'second-class citizen'

A gay man is taking the federal government to court, challenging the constitutionality of a policy restricting gay and bisexual men from donating to sperm banks in Canada, CTV News has learned.

Ukraine's new weapon will force a Russian shift

The United States has answered President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plea for rockets that can strike deep behind the front lines of the nearly year-long conflict with Russia. Now Russian forces will need to adapt or face potentially catastrophic losses.

China accuses Canada of 'politically manipulating' with Uyghur refugee vote

The Chinese government says a motion MPs passed Wednesday to provide asylum to persecuted Uyghurs amounts to political manipulation by Canada.

Lametti says Tories exploiting tragedies 'to score political points' on bail reform

Canada's justice minister accused Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives Thursday of using tragedies such as the killing of a young Ontario Provincial Police officer 'to try to score political points.'

Australia is removing monarchy from its bank notes

Australia is removing the monarchy from its bank notes. The nation's new $5 bill will feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III. But the king is still expected to appear on coins that currently bear the image of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Organization regulating medical care in Manitoba apologizes for Indigenous-specific racism in health care

The organization regulating medical care and services in Manitoba is apologizing for racism directed towards Indigenous people when accessing health care in the province.