Fedaa Nassar says any time she has heard the phone ring in the last year, she becomes overwhelmed with anxiety.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/oct-7-changed-us-palestinian-canadians-with-family-in-gaza-mark-a-year-of-war-1.7063467

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A dam collapsed in western Kenya early Monday, killing at least 40 people after a wall of water swept through houses and cut off a major road, police said.

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Russian authorities detained 11 people, state media reported Saturday, after gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow in a grisly attack that left at least 115 p...

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Stalled talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas are expected to restart in earnest in Qatar as soon as Sunday, according to Egyp...

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/ceasefire-talks-with-israel-and-hamas-expected-to-restart-1.6810291

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Mental health services across the country have received 'failing grades' from Canadians, according to a survey from the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and ...

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/canadians-unhappy-with-publicly-funded-mental-health-substance-use-services-survey-finds-1.6732616

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It's a truism in foreign-policy circles that the world learned some hard lessons from Donald Trump's volatile first term as U.S. president. But as the prospect ...

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/canada-learned-lessons-from-trump-s-first-term-and-vice-versa-says-ambassador-1.6696562

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Health Canada has issued a recall notice for the wired foot switch used with certain Philips systems due to performance problems identified during their evaluation of complaints. According to the notice issued on Wednesday, the recalled products have a potential safety issue, especially when used with the Philips Allura Xper, Allura Centron, Azurion, and Multidiagnost-Eleva systems, where there is a possibility of loss of imaging functionality resulting from no or intermittent X‐ray radiation initiation.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/health-canada-recalls-philips-wired-foot-switch-over-safety-issue-other-products-1.6542029

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'The Last Voyage of the Demeter,' a new horror film now playing in theatres, is based on the chapter "The Captain's Log" from Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula.' Told through news clippings and notes from the captain's log of the Demeter, the chapter details the horrifying voyage that brought Count Dracula to England. Haven't read the book? Then think of it as 'Alien' on the high seas. A claustrophobic nineteenth century thriller, it swaps out the commercial space tug Nostromo and Xenomorph creature for the merchant ship Demeter and the most famous vampire of all time.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/movie-reviews-the-last-voyage-of-the-demeter-is-an-old-fashioned-fright-fest-1.6514276

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A grieving family is urging drivers to slow down and focus on the road after a family member was killed in a crash just metres from their home in eastern Ontario. The crash happened just before 3 p.m. on April 17, on Highway 7, near Varty Road, in Tweed, Ont. Ontario Provincial Police say the 47-year-old driver of an SUV, travelling eastbound, was stopped to turn left on Varty Road when another driver struck the SUV from behind. The impact from that collision pushed the SUV into oncoming traffic and head-on into a westbound pickup truck.

https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/grieving-eastern-ontario-family-urges-drivers-to-slow-down-on-hwy-7-1.6367814

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The federal minister of families, children and social development says she agrees is in the midst of an affordability crisis, but wants to see provincial and territorial governments do more to help. 'I think that many families, in particularly lower income families, are really struggling right now to make ends meet,' Karina Gould told CTV's Question Period host Vassy Kapelos, in an interview airing Sunday. 'The high cost of rent, the high cost of food, is having a big impact.' 'And even for folks who are in the middle class, they're feeling the squeeze,' she added.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/minister-says-canada-is-in-an-affordability-crisis-wants-provinces-to-do-more-1.6347185

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In the midst of record food inflation, one local grocery store in Lanark County is actually cutting prices. Since the beginning of March, Balderson Village Cheese has been lowering the prices of all its products in store by 15 to 35 per cent. "I see people in our community, friends of mine, family, people walking into the store that are having trouble putting food on the table for their families. I thought, there's something we need to do about this," says Greg Black, owner of Balderson Village Cheese.

https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/this-lanark-county-grocery-store-is-reducing-prices-to-fight-food-inflation-1.6338121

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It was unusual for Nargis Masoud's mother to let her stay awake after 9 p.m., otherwise the Grade 9 student might be late for school the next day. But on March 23 last year, Nargis stayed awake all night, crying. Nargis's mother informed her earlier that day the Taliban had banned girls from attending school in Afghanistan beyond sixth grade. 'I felt heartbroken, and I cried all night. It was like I was not supposed to meet my classmates and teachers again.' Nargis told CTVNews.ca. Three million girls have been deprived of secondary education since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in August 2021, according to UNICEF.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/girls-in-afghanistan-continuing-their-education-through-activist-run-online-school-1.6295411

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Horse-drawn wagon rides will once again clip-clop their way through downtown Barrie. The city's annual Winterfest brings back the historical village that was Barrie and presents the new downtown, complete with snow tube and helicopter rides. A community tradition, Winterfest has been named one of the top winter festivals in Ontario. The outdoor activities are held at Heritage Park and Meridian Place on Sat., Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun., Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown activities include: Ice sculptures; Lumberjack shows (Saturday only); 'Nature in Winter' program Shows by Speaking of Wildlife; Horse-drawn wagon rides; Snow Valley's mini tube slide; Inflatables; Buskers and family entertainment, including Team T&J, FireGuy, and NorthFIRE Fire and Ice Circus Show; Fire pit warming zone; Helicopter rides (fee associated), and Vendors.

https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/celebrate-winter-at-barrie-s-winterfest-1.6257160

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A planned highrise condo tower that would have redefined the Hintonburg skyline has been cancelled. The 30-storey Claridge Hintonburg was supposed to be built at 1040 Somerset Street West, a short walk from the Bayview O-Train station. It was to boast unobstructed views of the surroundings, including the Ottawa River. The building would combine 'luxurious, sophisticated design with convenience in the heart of one of Ottawa's trendiest spots,' its website said. But developer Claridge is cancelling the project, a victim of high interest rates, inflation and rising construction costs.

https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/claridge-cancels-planned-hintonburg-highrise-1.6052304

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First responders on the mid-island are asking for the public to obey 'Slow Down and Move Over' laws, especially in light of this week's heavy snowfall. 'Our safety is our number one concern and it is challenging, especially along the Inland Highway, trying to get people to slow down on a good day,' says Chief Bruce Green of Oyster River Fire Rescue. Provincial law requires motorists to slow down to 70km/h along highways and move over from the slow lane when approaching stopped vehicles with flashing lights.

https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/winter-weather-prompts-reminders-to-slow-down-and-move-over-1.6177812

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Ottawa motorists are fuming over the rise in gasoline prices, following a 15 cent a litre increase over the past five days. And industry experts are warning motorists should brace for a summer of expensive fill-ups, with prices hovering in the $1.80 to $1.90 a litre range. 'It's ridiculous, just ridiculous,' said Luigi Vigliotti as he filled up the gas tank on Sunday. Vigliotti says his truck remains parked more often now, due to the high cost of gasoline. "I bought myself a little Toyota Yaris to go to work with instead of a truck just because of all of the mileage I do during the week for work,' Vigliotti said.

https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/rising-prices-fuel-driver-frustrations-at-ottawa-gas-stations-1.5865079

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It’s been only three weeks since scientists in South Africa first alerted the world that they had identified a new variant of the novel coronavirus, and offic...

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/four-numbers-that-outline-why-omicron-is-causing-so-much-concern-1.5709252

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As the International Plowing Match (IPM) continues in North Grenville, the plowing competition was winding down on Friday in a field about 10 kilometres west of the tented city.  There, you'll find around 100 people competing in the cold fall wind, like Scott Thomas.  It isn't easy work, he says. It's tradition. "My father plowed and there was another fellow that plowed from Lindsay area that used my father's horses all the time, and he's actually the one that got me started," Thomas said, his two-horse team resting behind him.

https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/this-plowing-match-competitor-has-attended-more-than-30-events-1.6082041

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Cutting back on dining out, limiting trips to the coffee shop and choosing cheaper, less healthy options are some of the ways a new survey finds that British Columbians are changing their eating habits amid rising food costs. The poll, conducted by Research Co., found that the overwhelming majority of those asked reported having adjusted their spending on food over the last two months. The results, released Wednesday, found just 14 per cent of people said they have made no changes. "We have a lot of people who say, 'I'm not going to the coffee shop as often as I used to, I'm not buying lunch on a weekday, I'm not going out to dinner on a weekend,'" pollster Maria Canseco told CTV News.

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/fewer-meals-out-more-unhealthy-choices-a-poll-looks-at-how-inflation-is-impacting-eating-habits-in-b-c-1.6154924

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Food prices in Canada will continue to rise in the new year, according to a new study. The 13th edition of Canada's Food Price Report – released Monday – said that overall, food prices will increase by five to seven per cent next year. "In 2023, it is expected that Canadians will continue to feel the effects of high food inflation, and food insecurity/affordability will also be a big issue with rising food prices," said the report. Canada's Food Price Report is compiled every year, a collaboration between Dalhousie University, the University of Guelph, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of British Columbia.

https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/why-food-prices-will-continue-to-rise-in-manitoba-next-year-report-1.6180671

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Pope Francis is set to arrive in Canada on Sunday for a six-day tour, marking the first papal visit to the country in 20 years. The pope is scheduled to travel to Edmonton, Quebec City and Iqaluit, where he will meet with Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors. He is expected to deliver an apology for the Catholic Church's role in the residential school system. Here is a full itinerary of the Pope's visit: SUNDAY JULY 24 Pope Francis is scheduled to land at Edmonton International Airport and attend a welcome ceremony.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/where-is-pope-francis-going-and-who-is-he-meeting-during-his-6-day-visit-to-canada-1.5998598

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Alberta's United Conservative Party is hosting its first official leadership debate in Medicine Hat on Wednesday night. The debate will be held at the HALO Air Ambulance Hangar from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will be moderated by former Calgary councillor Jeff Davison. Seven candidates have met the requirements and are registered in the race to become the next party leader, including:  Leela Aheer;  Brian Jean;  Todd Loewen;  Rajan Sawhney;  Rebecca Schulz;  Danielle Smith; and  Travis Toews. A recent poll by Leger suggests former Wildrose leaders Danielle Smith and Brian Jean are the top contenders in the UCP leadership race, with former finance minister Travis Toews following close behind.

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/candidates-for-ucp-leadership-prepare-for-debate-in-medicine-hat-1.6002902

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Two Ottawa school boards have closed schools to in-person learning today, as thousands of early childhood educators, librarians, custodians and other education workers walk off the job to back demands for a new contract. The Canadian Union of Public Employees says its 55,000 members are participating in a "Political Protest" after talks ended on Thursday with no agreement between the union and the Ontario government. The strike comes hours after Ontario passed legislation to impose a four-year contract on education workers and made the job action illegal.

https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/dozens-of-ottawa-schools-closed-today-as-cupe-education-workers-begin-political-protest-1.6138337

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September 17, 1987. Opening day for Portage Place shopping centre. Nine men cut a ribbon, a catchy theme song blasts from the public address system, and thousands of Winnipeggers descend on the downtown mall and its nearly 150 new stores to see what all the excitement was about.   The $80 million complex was built to revitalize Winnipeg's then-declining downtown, and confidence in its ability to do so was high at the time. Manitoba's prominent politicians and developers sealed a time capsule filled with '80s memorabilia under the Edmonton Court clock.

https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/portage-place-turns-35-how-downtown-advocates-want-community-to-lead-mall-redevelopment-1.6072976

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You've made the toughest decision of the year: where to go on holiday. But as travel restrictions ease post-pandemic vacations mean there are a few more unknowns when it comes to safety and cancellations. To help protect you and your wallet, here are some tips for planning your next holiday. 1. Research the good and bad about your destination These days, you need to know more than just the average daytime temperature of where you're headed. Research and know the common safety risks of your destination.

https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/5-tips-for-happy-post-pandemic-travelling-1.5854096

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While it's understood that the pandemic has decimated the fitness industry, mass terminations still need to be handled delicately, according to experts and form...

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An Ottawa family has adopted two beagles that were among thousands freed from a facility in Virginia that was breeding them so they could be sold for drug experiments. Animal rescue agencies in the U.S. have been looking for homes for the dogs, who the U.S. Humane Society said lived—and in some cases died—in deplorable, inhumane conditions. Speaking on Newstalk 580 CFRA's 'Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron', Michael Frame said he learned about the plight of the dogs from a news report. 'It came up about mid-July on our social media,' Frame said.

https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-family-adopts-two-beagles-from-among-4-000-destined-for-drug-experiments-1.6028077

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The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be marked in British Columbia Monday with closures and ceremony. The monarch was laid to rest in the United Kingdom in a service that began at 3 a.m. PDT. While some avid Royal Family watchers, Anglophiles or admirers of Her Royal Highness may have chosen to watch history unfold live, odds are that many more did not. B.C. stopped short of declaring a provincial statutory holiday. However, all schools will be closed, giving students from kindergarten through post-secondary the day off.

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/what-you-need-to-know-about-b-c-s-day-of-mourning-for-the-queen-1.6073890

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