U.S. lifts ban on sending weapons to a controversial Ukrainian military unit

CTVNews.ca Top Stories NEW NEW | United flight to Paris diverts to Newfoundland, passengers forced to sleep on benches and floor Border agents in Gander, N.L., were unavailable or unwilling to process passengers on a diverted flight from Washington to Paris early Monday. BREAKING BREAKING | Malawi’s vice president and 9 others have died in a plane crash, the president says Malawi’s vice president and nine others were killed in a plane crash, the country’s president said Tuesday. Younger homeowners more likely to be financially stressed: survey Roughly six in 10 Canadians with a mortgage are financially stressed, with younger homeowners more likely to be under pressure. Chinese police say a suspect is in custody in the stabbing of 4 U.S. college instructors Chinese police have detained a suspect in a stabbing attack on four instructors from Iowa’s Cornell College who were teaching at a Chinese university in the northeast city of Jilin, officials said Tuesday. Not all plant-based foods are equal. This type can raise the risk of heart attack and early death Experts say that eating a plant-based diet can help you live longer and reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases. But are all plant-based foods the same? Pharmacists look to Alberta’s ‘gold standard’ model in increasing their prescribing powers across Canada The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is ramping up efforts to increase the number of medical conditions pharmacists can treat, in what it says is an effort to help ease the pressures of an overburdened healthcare system. Jurors will resume deliberations in the federal gun case against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Jurors will resume deliberations Tuesday in the criminal case against Hunter Biden over a gun President Joe Biden’s son bought in 2018 when prosecutors say he was in the throes of a crack cocaine addiction. U.S. lifts ban on sending weapons to a controversial Ukrainian military unit The U.S. has lifted a ban on providing American weapons and training to a controversial Ukrainian military unit that was key to the defence of the major port city of Mariupol, the State Department said on Tuesday. Blinken welcomes UN vote in favour of Gaza ceasefire plan and again calls on Hamas to accept it Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the UN Security Council’s vote in favour of a U.S.-backed proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release made it “as clear as it possibly could be” that the world supports the plan, as he again called on Hamas to accept it. Canada NEW NEW | United flight to Paris diverts to Newfoundland, passengers forced to sleep on benches and floor Border agents in Gander, N.L., were unavailable or unwilling to process passengers on a diverted flight from Washington to Paris early Monday. Ontario law named in honour of teen killed by a soccer net requires them to be secured The father of a 15-year-old Ontario boy who was killed by a 200-pound soccer net says he is honoured that a new provincial law is named for his son, though he would trade everything to be oblivious to the dangers of such nets and have his son back. Pharmacists look to Alberta’s ‘gold standard’ model in increasing their prescribing powers across Canada The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is ramping up efforts to increase the number of medical conditions pharmacists can treat, in what it says is an effort to help ease the pressures of an overburdened healthcare system. Younger homeowners more likely to be financially stressed: survey Roughly six in 10 Canadians with a mortgage are financially stressed, with younger homeowners more likely to be under pressure. Carolyn Parrish wins Mississauga byelection to become next mayor Longtime councillor and MP Carolyn Parrish won Mississauga’s mayoral race Monday night, beating out a crowded field of contenders for the top job. Here’s what you can and cannot do amid Calgary’s water crisis As Calgary continues to deal with a water crisis amid a critical water main break, many people may be confused about what they can and cannot do, and how they can help conserve water. World Chinese police say a suspect is in custody in the stabbing of 4 U.S. college instructors Chinese police have detained a suspect in a stabbing attack on four instructors from Iowa’s Cornell College who were teaching at a Chinese university in the northeast city of Jilin, officials said Tuesday. BREAKING BREAKING | Malawi’s vice president and 9 others have died in a plane crash, the president says Malawi’s vice president and nine others were killed in a plane crash, the country’s president said Tuesday. Blinken welcomes UN vote in favour of Gaza ceasefire plan and again calls on Hamas to accept it Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the UN Security Council’s vote in favour of a U.S.-backed proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release made it “as clear as it possibly could be” that the world supports the plan, as he again called on Hamas to accept it. California socialite sentenced to 15 years to life for 2020 hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers A Southern California socialite was sentenced Monday to 15 years to life in prison for the hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers in a crosswalk more than three years ago. Officials in Arizona release Rudy Giuliani’s mug shot after he pleaded not guilty in election subversion case Rudy Giuliani was processed in Phoenix on Monday, weeks after pleading not guilty in Arizona to charges of allegedly conspiring to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Jurors will resume deliberations in the federal gun case against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Jurors will resume deliberations Tuesday in the criminal case against Hunter Biden over a gun President Joe Biden’s son bought in 2018 when prosecutors say he was in the throes of a crack cocaine addiction. Politics Liberals say foreign meddling inquiry should look into MP allegations The Liberals support an effort to expand the scope of the foreign interference inquiry so it can investigate allegations against MPs, Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Monday. Freeland presents capital gains proposal to Parliament, setting up key vote Chrystia Freeland presented her promised capital gains proposal to Parliament on Monday, setting the stage for a key vote as the Liberals try to wedge the Conservatives on the contentious tax proposal. Former top judge McLachlin exits Hong Kong court with ‘confidence,’ but mum on repression Canada’s former top judge is ending her term on a high-level Hong Kong court, saying she has faith in that institution while keeping mum on democratic backsliding in the city-state. Health Not all plant-based foods are equal. This type can raise the risk of heart attack and early death Experts say that eating a plant-based diet can help you live longer and reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases. But are all plant-based foods the same? Pharmacists look to Alberta’s ‘gold standard’ model in increasing their prescribing powers across Canada The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is ramping up efforts to increase the number of medical conditions pharmacists can treat, in what it says is an effort to help ease the pressures of an overburdened healthcare system. ‘Can the triage process be better?’: Halifax study looks at ways to diagnose, treat skin cancers faster A dermatologist in Halifax is looking at new ways to better diagnose skin cancers and have them treated at an earlier stage. Sci-Tech Musk warns that he will ban Apple devices at his companies if OpenAI is integrated into iOS Billionaire Elon Musk said on Monday he would ban Apple devices at his companies if the iPhone maker integrates OpenAI at the operating system level. Apple leaps into AI with an array of upcoming iPhone features and a ChatGPT deal to smarten up Siri Apple jumped into the race to bring generative artificial intelligence to the masses during its World Wide Developers Conference Monday that spotlighted an onslaught of features designed to soup up the iPhone, iPad and Mac. African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows African elephants call each other and respond to individual names — something that few wild animals do, according to new research published Monday. Entertainment Ryan Reynolds and his mom were in the audience at The View. Here’s why. Ryan Reynolds’ mom Tammy set the PVR at her Vancouver home to record The View before she even knew she would appear on Monday’s episode with her superstar son. Billie Eilish opens up about the shock of being ghosted, and losing and making friends Pop megastar Billie Eilish has revealed how she was ghosted by an old friend, and opened up about the loneliness of fame. Da Vinci Code author to perform with N.B. youth orchestra An acclaimed American author who has sold more than 200 million novels worldwide was blown away by a group of young musicians from New Brunswick on Monday. Business Kia to recall 20,000 SUVs in Canada over fire risk, owners urged to park outside Kia will recall more than 20,000 Telluride SUVs in Canada over a fire risk and owners of 2020 to 2024 models are urged to park outside. Younger homeowners more likely to be financially stressed: survey Roughly six in 10 Canadians with a mortgage are financially stressed, with younger homeowners more likely to be under pressure. Chrysler recalls more than 211,000 vehicles, including 17K in Canada, due to software malfunction Stellantis-owned Chrysler is recalling more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S., due to a software malfunction that could disable the cars’ electronic stability control systems. Lifestyle Albertans attempt to build the world’s tallest Popsicle stick structure Members of a Hutterite colony in southern Alberta have potentially built the world’s tallest structure made of Popsicle sticks. Taiwan nighttime dragon boat racing puts a modern twist on an ancient tradition Across the Chinese diaspora, racing in dragon boats has been a tradition reaching back thousands of years. ‘This place has honestly saved me’: Fredericton tiny-home community opens café serving fresh brews, fresh starts 12 Neighbours in Fredericton has built and opened a café close to the tiny homes, and is employing several people who live there. Sports New York takes Canadian national forward Sarah Fillier first overall in PWHL draft New York filled a necessary need on offence by selecting Princeton and Canadian national team forward Sarah Fillier with the first pick in the Professional Women’s Hockey League draft on Monday night. 58 per cent of Canadians not following Stanley Cup final between Oilers and Panthers: survey Albertans may be watching every second of the Stanley Cup final but most Canadians are not, according to a recent survey. Canadian fans get behind the Edmonton Oilers in their quest for the Stanley Cup With each passing game in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, it would appear that the size of the Edmonton Oilers fan base continues to grow. Autos Auto insurers telling drivers to install anti-theft measures or pay higher premium As automotive thefts continue to run rampant across Canada, auto insurers are forcing drivers to choose between installing costly anti-theft measures or paying higher premiums. Kia to recall 20,000 SUVs in Canada over fire risk, owners urged to park outside Kia will recall more than 20,000 Telluride SUVs in Canada over a fire risk and owners of 2020 to 2024 models are urged to park outside. Chrysler recalls more than 211,000 vehicles, including 17K in Canada, due to software malfunction Stellantis-owned Chrysler is recalling more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S., due to a software malfunction that could disable the cars’ electronic stability control systems. Local Spotlight After 300 days in a B.C. shelter, this dog finally found his forever home A dog who spent the first three-and-a-half years of his life suffering and almost a year at a shelter has found his forever home, according to the BC SPCA. Great-grandma celebrates 108th birthday in Vancouver In most families, ringing in a 100th birthday is a massive milestone. Minni Pelman’s family certainly thinks so – as they celebrate her 108th birthday in the park outside her building. ‘It’s a unique addition’: Winnipeg man adds original Eaton’s sign to growing collection Showing off the latest purchase in his Eaton’s collection, Corey Quintaine joked he is rebuilding the former flagship store that used to sit at 320 Portage Avenue one Facebook Marketplace purchase at a time. An 11-year-old Ottawa girl wants to change the rules around backyard chickens After learning about food security at school, 11-year-old Violette Ferguson wants fresh eggs and to change the rules around chickens in the city. Ont. powerlifter battles back after catching mild cold that turned into rare and deadly disease An Ontario powerlifter caught a mild cold last year. Six days later, he was fighting for his life in the ICU. ‘The fresh air’: Supercentenarian shares secret on 107th birthday Marking a milestone, Lakeshore resident Olga White celebrated her 107th birthday in style Wednesday. ‘What a deal’: Zamboni among items available at municipal surplus sale in New Brunswick The municipality of Tantramar, N.B., is holding a sale to get rid of surplus items it acquired after the Town of Sackville amalgamated with smaller communities last year. Free money? Mysterious person leaving $50 bills around Metro Vancouver For several weeks, a mysterious social media user has apparently been leaving $50 bills hidden across Metro Vancouver. Regina Rifles statue officially unveiled in France A statue dedicated to the Royal Regina Rifles Regiment has been officially unveiled in France just ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Vancouver $3,000 in baseball gear stolen from New Westminster field: police Police are looking for a large, steel storage box containing $3,000 worth of baseball gear they say was stolen from a New Westminster field earlier this year. Murder trial begins for man accused of killing teen bystander during B.C. gang shooting Dressed in a navy blue suit, Kane Carter stood tall in the prisoner’s box and calmly entered not guilty pleas to the three charges against him in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver Monday. The Last Word The Last Word | Mike McCardell returns to CTV with touching tribute CTV News Vancouver is delighted to welcome back Mike McCardell and his beloved Last Word. Toronto QEW closed in Mississauga after dump truck hits overpass: OPP The QEW has been shut down in both directions in Mississauga this morning after a dump truck collided with a pedestrian bridge that was under construction, Ontario Provincial Police say. Ontario law named in honour of teen killed by a soccer net requires them to be secured The father of a 15-year-old Ontario boy who was killed by a 200-pound soccer net says he is honoured that a new provincial law is named for his son, though he would trade everything to be oblivious to the dangers of such nets and have his son back. Carolyn Parrish wins Mississauga byelection to become next mayor Longtime councillor and MP Carolyn Parrish won Mississauga’s mayoral race Monday night, beating out a crowded field of contenders for the top job. Calgary Boil water advisory lifted for Bowness as water main repair work continues Alberta Health Services has lifted the boil water advisory for the Calgary community of Bowness. Stanley Cup: Rodrigues scores twice in third to lift Panthers over Oilers in Game 2 Evan Rodrigues scored back-to-back third period goals, including the winner, as the Florida Panthers won Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final 4-1 over the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. Well-known white grizzly bear dies after collision on Trans-Canada A well-known white grizzly bear often seen near the Trans-Canada Highway has died after being hit by a vehicle. Ottawa Ottawa to introduce new ‘Night Mayor’ today The city of Ottawa will introduce the new ‘night mayor’ this morning, the individual tasked with helping to shape the city’s nightlife and shake off the image as the ‘town that fun forgot.’ Ottawa drunk driver caught riding e-bike on Highway 417 Ontario Provincial Police charged an impaired driver who was caught travelling on an electric-powered motorbike on Highway 417 in Ottawa. Budget constraints remain as OCDSB approves $1.3 billion budget for 2024-25 Ottawa’s largest school board says it will spend nearly $1.2 billion on operations next school year and more than $127 million to improve schools and build new ones next school year. Montreal ‘She was the random victim’: Son speaks out after mom’s fatal stabbing in Laval A man has come forward to talk about his mother who was killed in what appears to be a random attack in Laval. 2 Montreal fire service employees suspended in wake of fiasco over terrace closures on Grand Prix weekend Two employees with the City of Montreal’s fire service have been suspended following the controversial closing of restaurant terraces on Peel Street during Grand Prix weekend. Verdun business targeted by suspected arson again A business on Wellington Street in Montreal’s Verdun borough was the victim of a suspected arson attack for the second time in less than a week. Edmonton Stanley Cup: Rodrigues scores twice in third to lift Panthers over Oilers in Game 2 Evan Rodrigues scored back-to-back third period goals, including the winner, as the Florida Panthers won Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final 4-1 over the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. Edmonton landfill waste carbon capture project inks deal with Canada Growth Fund A company proposing to use carbon capture and storage technology to create clean electricity from landfill waste has become the second to secure a carbon price backstop contract through the Canada Growth Fund. Pharmacists look to Alberta’s ‘gold standard’ model in increasing their prescribing powers across Canada The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is ramping up efforts to increase the number of medical conditions pharmacists can treat, in what it says is an effort to help ease the pressures of an overburdened healthcare system. Atlantic Convicted N.B. killer denied parole after review; sister of victim ‘absolutely shocked’ The man convicted for the 1987 murder of a Moncton, N.B., teenager has again been denied parole after a request to review his case. Cole Harbour man, 76, charged with murder: N.S. RCMP A 76-year-old Cole Harbour, N.S., man has been charged with murder following a homicide investigation on Sunday afternoon. N.B. RCMP officer charged with criminal offences A New Brunswick RCMP officer is facing criminal offence charges. Winnipeg Lawyers make closing arguments in the trial of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki Admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki’s defence lawyers have argued the accused had a history of schizophrenic delusions culminating in ‘catastrophic circumstances,’ while Crown prosecutors say the killings of four vulnerable Indigenous women were driven by Skibicki’s racist views and deviant sexual urges. ‘A wonderful man’: Family of Winnipeg cyclist killed in hit-and-run speaks out The family of a 61-year-old cyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run last week is speaking out, saying they want him to be remembered for how he lived, not just how he died. Demonstrators shut down Winnipeg street at conclusion of Skibicki trial Dozens of demonstrators briefly shut down the intersection outside the Manitoba Law Courts Monday, following final submissions in the trial of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki. Regina NEW NEW | Controversial apartment build in Regina neighbourhood could be green-lighted Tuesday Regina city council will decide whether or not it will allow construction of a controversial apartment complex in the Douglas Park neighborhood to move forward at a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. Injuries reported following crash involving school bus near Rockglen, Sask. Assiniboia RCMP are currently investigating a crash involving a school bus and SUV near the community of Rockglen, Sask. Advocates noticing rise in homelessness as city council set to discuss permanent emergency shelter There has been a significant increase in people living on the streets in downtown Regina. It comes as city council prepares to discuss the proposed location for a permanent emergency shelter. Kitchener First-year students wait and worry over residence approval at University of Guelph Many incoming first-year students at the University of Guelph were told last week that they wouldn’t have a guaranteed spot in residence next fall. The situation got a little clearer on Monday. Ont. woman says all belongings inside storage unit destroyed by rat infestation A Cambridge, Ont. woman wants to be reimbursed after rats destroyed all of her belongings which were kept inside a storage unit. WRPS spent nearly 18,000 hours responding to calls near shelters and encampments in 2023 A report going before the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board on Wednesday outlines how much time officers have spent responding to calls related to homelessness. Saskatoon ‘Must’ve been a mistake’: Accused Sask. killer Greg Fertuck says he didn’t mean to apply for a mistrial A man on trial for murder said he mistakenly applied for a mistrial. City reviewing security measures after knifepoint robbery at Saskatoon campground Some security changes could be on the way at Saskatoon’s Gordie Howe Campground after an armed robbery last week where a camper was held at knifepoint. Injuries reported following crash involving school bus near Rockglen, Sask. Assiniboia RCMP are currently investigating a crash involving a school bus and SUV near the community of Rockglen, Sask. Northern Ontario Former teacher avoids jail time for historical sexual assaults involving young students A retired teacher out of York Region convicted of historical crimes involving elementary school students will not spend time behind bars. Natural Resources Minister makes big announcements on mining in Sudbury Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson had a busy day in Sudbury with two funding announcements and a big shift to the critical minerals list with the addition of three more. A freighter ship in Lake Superior collided with something underwater, U.S. Coast Guards says A freighter in Lake Superior hit something underwater on Saturday and started taking on water, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. London ‘Rogue landlords’ put on notice by council committee that backed licensing by-law to prevent renovictions Councillors vented their frustration about the number of Londoners losing their homes to so-called “renovictions.” Driver expected to recover following serious crash in St. Clair Twp. Police say a 59-year-old St. Clair Township resident is expected to make a recovery after a major collision last week. Beautiful, sunny conditions Tuesday Londoners can expect a cool, comfortable start to Tuesday with light humidity. Barrie Boardroom shuffle at RVH RVH’s Annual General Meeting sees new boardroom faces and new titles for some. Fire officials warn of rising lithium-ion battery fires Fire officials in Simcoe County and across the country are warning of a rapid increase in lithium-ion battery fires. Woman charged after being struck by Barrie police cruiser while crossing street An 18-year-old woman was charged after running across a street and being struck by an oncoming police vehicle in Barrie over the weekend. Windsor 6 people sent to hospital after serious two-vehicle crash on Queens Line Chatham-Kent police say six people had to be taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Queens Line Monday night. Windsor sees high job growth, highest unemployment Statistics Canada released its monthly labour force report for May, showing an interesting contrast in the Windsor area. Here comes sunshine! Windsor-Essex forecast looking nice Tuesday A beautiful day is in store for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent Tuesday with lots of blue skies and bright sunshine. Vancouver Island Woman, dog attacked by cougar in Vancouver Island provincial park A helicopter was sent to rescue hikers and their dogs after a cougar attack in a Vancouver Island provincial park over the weekend, according to officials. ‘It’s such a tremendous relief’: Youth shelter coming to the City of Duncan An emergency shelter for vulnerable youth is coming to the Cowichan Valley, officials announced Monday. Child, dog among swamped kayakers rescued by U.S. Coast Guard off San Juan Islands There was a rescue at sea over the weekend off the San Juan archipelago, when a group of kayakers’ boats got swamped in choppy waters. Kelowna 93-year-old woman pushed into path of moving bus: Penticton RCMP Mounties in Penticton, B.C., say an elderly woman was assaulted while stepping off of a transit bus last week. Firefighters quickly extinguish Okanagan Falls brushfire Firefighters made quick work of a brushfire at a farm in Okanagan Falls, B.C., on Saturday afternoon. B.C. bookkeeper gets 6 years in prison for defrauding over $1M from employer The former bookkeeper for a Kelowna, B.C.-based company has been handed a six-year prison sentence for defrauding more than $1 million from her employer. Lethbridge Albertans attempt to build the world’s tallest Popsicle stick structure Members of a Hutterite colony in southern Alberta have potentially built the world’s tallest structure made of Popsicle sticks. Teenager stabbed during altercation in downtown Lethbridge, Alta. On Sunday, just after midnight, two 17-year-old males arrived at hospital in Lethbridge, Alta., with one injured in a stabbing. Man dropped off at hospital in Lethbridge, Alta., following assault, stabbing A stabbed man was brought to hospital by his friends early Saturday morning in Lethbridge, Alta. Sault Ste. Marie Natural Resources Minister makes big announcements on mining in Sudbury Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson had a busy day in Sudbury with two funding announcements and a big shift to the critical minerals list with the addition of three more. Sudbury elementary students release thousands of fish into Ramsey Lake It was an eye-opening moment for young Sudbury minds Monday night at Ramsey Lake as Algonquin Road Public School students released thousands of walleye they had been raising in class, into the wild. Here is what two North Bay mothers want you know about scoliosis June is national Scoliosis Awareness month and two North Bay families are sharing their stories to help others understand the disease of the spine. N.L. NEW NEW | United flight to Paris diverts to Newfoundland, passengers forced to sleep on benches and floor Border agents in Gander, N.L., were unavailable or unwilling to process passengers on a diverted flight from Washington to Paris early Monday. N.L. launching disability benefit to top up federal program and create basic income The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is launching a disability benefit that will top up the federal government’s recently announced aid program. Newfoundland is being sieged by heavy fog, and travellers are paying the price A thick and heavy fog has been laying siege to the skies over St. John’s, and drawing a heavy toll from some airplane passengers who’ve seen their travel plans pummelled with no end in sight. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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