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WHO: COVID-19 still an emergency but nearing 'inflection' point

The coronavirus remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization chief said Monday, after a key advisory panel found the pandemic may be nearing an 'inflection point' where higher levels of immunity can lower virus-related deaths.

Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Jagan Chapagain, informs to the media about World Disasters Report and its 'Everyone Counts Report Edition COVID-10' during a press conference, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. (Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP)

Federal departments failed to spend $38B on promised programs, services last year

The federal government failed to spend tens of billions of dollars in the last fiscal year on promised programs and services, including new military equipment, affordable housing and support for veterans.

NDP to call for emergency debate in House of Commons over private health care

Federal New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says he will call on the House of Commons to hold an emergency debate on the privatization of health care.

Parliamentarians return to House of Commons facing rocky economic year

Economic matters will be top of mind for parliamentarians as they return to Ottawa to kick off a new year in federal politics.

Suicide bomber kills 28, wounds 150 at mosque in NW Pakistan

A suicide bomber struck Monday inside a mosque within a police compound in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least 28 people and wounding as many as 150 worshippers, most of them policemen, officials said.

23 vehicles towed, dozens of tickets issued as rally marks one-year anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy' in Ottawa

OPS and Ottawa Bylaw officers issued 192 parking tickets and 67 Provincial Offences Notices in downtown Ottawa this weekend, as people gathered marked the one-year anniversary of the 'Freedom Convoy'.

Once-in-a-lifetime discovery: Indigenous jacket more than a century old turns up in small U.K. town

When 1990s suede fringe jackets started making a comeback last year, a U.K.-based vintage clothing company decided to order four tonnes of suede from a supplier in the United States. Along with that shipment came a once-in-a lifetime discovery.

Quebec basic income program begins, but advocates say many low-income people excluded

Anti-poverty activists are praising the Quebec basic income program as a good step toward helping people meet their basic needs — but say strict eligibility criteria exclude many of the province’s lowest-income residents.

Ukrainian kids find cellphone signal on hill, set up makeshift school

On a bleak, windswept hillside in northeast Ukraine, three young boys recently discovered a cell phone signal, something difficult to find in their region since Russia invaded their country. and they've set up a makeshift school around the signal.

Kitchener

Local group organizes townhall with WRPS Chief to discuss action against hate crimes

Sunday marks the 6th anniversary of a deadly attack at a Quebec City mosque where six men were killed and five others were critically injured.
No injuries after fire at Cambridge McDonald’s

The Cambridge Fire Department said there were no injuries after a fire at a Mcdonald’s on Main Street in Cambridge.
'Could have been catastrophic': Fire official credits CO detector in helping save two people

The Waterloo Fire Department is crediting a working carbon monoxide (CO) detector for potentially helping to save the lives of two people early Sunday morning.

London

Fatal house fire in London

One person has died after a house fire in London. Crews were called to the scene on Tremont Road near Trafalgar Street around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday.
'Precedent setting case': Southwestern Ontario judge rules homeless encampment can stay in park

It could be a watershed moment for homeless policies in Ontario. A judge denied a Region of Waterloo court bid for an injunction to have homeless encampments removed from land at Victoria Street North and Weber Street West in Kitchener due to too few shelter spaces, and the decision is already on the radar of city officials and homeless advocates in London.
'Police all over my yard': Neighbours recount 13-hour Woodstock, Ont. standoff

The Woodstock Police Service have arrested three men following an overnight standoff. Inspector Marci Shelton told CTV News London the incident began on William Street, just off Ingersoll Avenue shortly after 9 p.m.

Barrie

Winter squalls and advisories spread across Central Ontario

Flurries and local snow squalls are expected this afternoon into Tuesday morning.
Police seek witnesses to fatal car crash in the Blue Mountains

Police are continuing their investigation into a fatal single motor vehicle collision early Thursday morning in the Blue Mountains.
Construction for affordable housing begins in Bradford West Gwillimbury

In Bradford, new construction for affordable housing is expected to begin Mon. Jan. 30.

Northern Ontario

Driver receives 24 traffic tickets in less than 24 hours

A southern Ontario driver operating a commercial motor vehicle based in Edmonton, Alta. has been charged with 24 Highway Traffic Act offences in a 24-hour period before the vehicle was removed from service in northern Ontario.
'24,' 'Runaways' actor Annie Wersching has died at 45

Actor Annie Wersching, best known for playing FBI agent Renee Walker in the series '24' and providing the voice for Tess in the video game 'The Last of Us' has died. She was 45.
U.S. mom convicted of killing her infant twins

A Missouri mother who reported that her infant twins were stillborn has been convicted of manslaughter. Maya Caston, 28, was convicted of second-degree involuntary manslaughter and two counts of child endangerment.

Ottawa

23 vehicles towed, dozens of tickets issued as rally marks one-year anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy' in Ottawa

OPS and Ottawa Bylaw officers issued 192 parking tickets and 67 Provincial Offences Notices in downtown Ottawa this weekend, as people gathered marked the one-year anniversary of the 'Freedom Convoy'.
Power outage partially shuts down O-Train service Sunday evening

A section of Ottawa's Confederation Line was out of service for more than 90 minutes Sunday evening due to a power outage. Full service resumed just after 10 p.m.
Red flag flying on Rideau Canal Skateway forces festival to cancel event

With the world's largest skating rink still closed, the Ice Dragon Boat Festival scheduled for next weekend has been cancelled.

Toronto

Truck rollover, diesel spill blocking highway access to Toronto Pearson Airport

A truck rollover that resulted in a diesel spill is blocking highway accessing to Toronto Pearson International Airport.
'She told the truth:' Hazel McCallion’s children mourn her death but celebrate her life

Following the death of former long-time Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion on Sunday, two of her children shared what made her special, both as a mayor and a mother.
Top doctor declares extreme cold weather alert in Toronto

Toronto will be opening its three warming centres later on today following the issuance of an extreme cold weather alert.

Montreal

Montreal Canadiens: Carey Price family looking to move, sell home

Months after a knee injury put Montreal goaltender Carey Price off the ice for the 2023 season, the Price family says they're preparing to leave the province.
Six-year-old dies after incident at Quebec ski resort

A six-year-old girl died in hospital Sunday night after being involved in an incident at the Val-Saint-Côme ski resort in Lanaudiere. Quebec police are investigating, though details into the event are not yet known. Officers indicated that it involved a T-bar lift, but they were not able to say more.
Quebec basic income program begins, but advocates say many low-income people excluded

Anti-poverty activists are praising the Quebec basic income program as a good step toward helping people meet their basic needs — but say strict eligibility criteria exclude many of the province’s lowest-income residents.

Atlantic

'I personally am affected by that': Nova Scotians express outrage over death of Tyre Nichols

Horror, outrage, and pain are just a few words Robert Wright uses to describe his feelings after watching Tyre Nichols pinned and assaulted by officers in Memphis.
Actress and former senator Viola Leger, best known as La Sagouine, dies at 92

Actress, teacher and former senator Viola Leger has died at the age of 92.
Strike action begins at Memorial University of Newfoundland after deadline passes

More than 800 faculty members at Newfoundland's Memorial University are on strike. The Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association confirmed in an email to The Canadian Press that the job action began at midnight NST after the deadline passed to reach an agreement with the school.

Winnipeg

Jennifer Jones returns to Canadian women's curling championship in Manitoba colours

Jennifer Jones wins Manitoba's women's curling championship
Extreme cold prompts school, bus cancellations in Manitoba

As much of Manitoba experiences extreme wind chill values on Monday, some Manitoba schools and buses are cancelled.
Frigid cold and extreme wind chills being felt across much of Manitoba

Manitobans are going to want to bundle up on Monday morning as much of the province is experiencing freezing temperatures.

Calgary

Foothills Fieldhouse discussion returning to Calgary City Hall

The Foothills Athletic Park redesign could get a little closer to reality on Monday.
What would it mean if WHO declares the COVID-19 global emergency over?

Monday could mark a major milestone in the history of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the World Health Organization stands poised to decide whether or not to declare an end to the global public health emergency.
The day the beer cooler fried: Craft brewer closes due to suddenly exploding suds

A Calgary craft beer store experienced its worst-case scenario Saturday night.

Edmonton

Alberta landowners fear repeat of orphan well crisis as renewable energy booms

Across rural Alberta, concerns are growing about the long-term implications of the province's renewable energy boom — the speed and scale of which has been nothing short of stunning.
Ukraine needs more weapons, more quickly: Zelenskyy

Ukraine needs new weapons and faster deliveries to confront a 'very tough' situation of constant attacks by Russian forces in the eastern Donetsk region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday.
Community town hall to focus on future of Hwy 16A and Range Road 20 intersection

The future of an intersection west of Edmonton in Parkland County, known by some as the "death trap" for being the scene of multiple crashes, continues to be reviewed by the provincial government.

Vancouver

Dozens of animals killed in fire at Surrey exotic animal rescue

A fire at an exotic animal rescue in Surrey killed dozens of animals and displaced many more over the weekend.
Orthopaedic surgeries down 25% in B.C. public hospitals as private sector picks up slack

Orthoopaedic surgeons report that they’re doing only three quarters of the surgeries they used to in B.C.'s public hospitals, with an increasing number of taxpayer-funded procedures carried out in private facilities
B.C. couple says they were scammed by 'professional' wedding photographer who used stock images as portfolio

A Vancouver couple says they were scammed by a wedding photographer who used stock photos for his portfolio, delivered sub-par snaps of their big day, and then stopped taking their phone calls.