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New safe room for trafficking victims at airport
Edmonton Watch Edmonton's airport has opened a dedicated space to help victims of human trafficking and others experiencing tragedy. CTV News Edmonton's Nicole Weisberg reports.
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$30K in stolen property found in Cambridge
A Waterloo Regional Police Service shoulder badge was photographed on July 7, 2025. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News) The Waterloo Regional Police Service used a search warrant to find approximately $30,000 in stolen power tools, plumbing tools, wiring and copper tubing. On July 23, officers were told about a break-in at a business in the Savage Drive and Franklin Boulevard area of Cambridge. On Tuesday, they searched a Cambridge property and recovered approximately $30,000 of stolen goods. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
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‘We're beginning to see the effects of the tariffs': Economist reacts to BoC interest rate hold
Watch Senior economist David Macdonald joins CTV to discuss how this impacts Canadians saying, 'I wonder if this will become the new normal.'
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5 days ago
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IN PICTURES: Regina's new permanent emergency shelter set to open
WATCH: New permanent emergency shelter will go into operation on July 28 following months of planning and deliberations. Wayne Mantyka reports. After months planning and deliberations, Regina's new permanent emergency shelter will go into operation next week. The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in the city. Expand Autoplay 1 of 16 Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) An official opening ceremony was held on Friday, with Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski outlining what the facility will provide. 'It offers not just a shelter but connection. Three meals a day, access to wellness and cultural supports and the kind of care that truly helps people begin again,' he explained. The shelter replaces a temporary facility in the former YMCA building downtown, with all the programs there moving over to the new facility. Regina shelter The New Beginning Shelter is a 50-bed facility and will offer wraparound services to a growing number of homeless people in Regina. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) 'Not only are folks having a safe place to stay but that cultural component and addictions awareness to work alongside the shelter, so in essence I think today just represents [a] milestone from being in a temporary operation to permanent operations,' Natasha Kennedy, the executive director of Regina Treaty Status Indian Services said on Friday. The $6.8 million shelter is funded by the three levels of government. It was built in a record time of just 18 weeks but was met with some resistance from neighbouring businesses. Discussions will be ongoing to make certain any concerns are addressed. 'That's not a one and done type of thing. The expectation from all parties involved is that everybody will be consistently communicating to make sure that if challenges arise, we have a mechanism to handle that,' Bachynski said. The new shelter is the same size as the facility that it is replacing. There is no time limit as to how long people can stay but the goal is to provide services needed to help people successfully transition into the community.
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5 days ago
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Greater Sudbury animal shelter at capacity, seeks community support
Officials in Greater Sudbury say they are struggling with capacity at its animal shelter and with people cancelling adoption appointments. The Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter is currently operating at full capacity, housing 16 dogs and 35 cats awaiting adoption. Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter The exterior of the Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter property on Kari Road on July 25, 2025. (Madison Marier/CTV News Northern Ontairo) Stefany Mussen, the city's director of corporate security and by-law services, provided more context on the situation to CTV News. 'For context, we've received over 250 stray animals since the beginning of 2025 and only 30% of those strays have been redeemed by the owner,' she said. Partnerships ease strain on city shelter Due to the high volume of stray animals, the city has collaborated with local shelters to assist in housing pets until they find permanent homes. Among these partners is the Ontario SPCA Sudbury and District Animal Centre. 'For the past several months, the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre has been taking animals from the Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter into its care when the city-run shelter is at capacity. We are committed to helping animals in our community and will continue to assist the Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter as we have the capacity to do so.' — Ontario SPCA, statement to CTV News Dog @ Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter One of the dogs available for adoption at the Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter property on Kari Road on July 25, 2025. (Madison Marier/CTV News Northern Ontairo) No-shows disrupt adoption efforts The city shelter has faced another challenge – potential adopters failing to attend scheduled appointments without notice. 'So when someone makes an appointment and they don't show up, or call to let us know that they're not going to be able to come, the impact really is on time,' Mussen said with some frustration. 'But it's also really disappointing because our shelter staff gets excited when there's a prospect of an animal being adopted out. So it's disappointing and discouraging.' She further explained that missed appointments complicate operations, particularly when animals are boarded at other shelters. 'The city said that sometimes appointments are made for animals who are boarded in other shelters, so it has had a major impact on the shelters' planning and availability.' Dogs @ Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter Two of the dogs available for adoption at the Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter property on Kari Road on July 25, 2025. (Madison Marier/CTV News Northern Ontairo) Public urged to communicate changes in plans Mussen emphasized the importance of accountability among prospective adopters. 'If you are interested in becoming an adopter of an animal or a pet from the shelter and you make an appointment, just make sure that you either attend your appointment or give us a call to let us know that you're not able to make it so that we can fit in another potential adopter,' she said. Shelter still accepting strays, hosts adoption event Despite being at capacity, the city continues to encourage residents to report stray animals, as alternative boarding options are available. For those interested in adopting, several dogs will be showcased Saturday at the 'Iron Arena' Armoured Combat Shelter Fundraiser at The Rock Harley-Davidson on Long Lake Road. Meanwhile, cats will remain at the shelter, where they can stay cool in the air-conditioned facility. Cat @ Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter One of the cats available for adoption at the Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter property on Kari Road on July 25, 2025. (Madison Marier/CTV News Northern Ontairo) The shelter remains hopeful that community engagement will help these animals find loving homes while alleviating the strain on its resources.
