Noam Chomsky hospitalized in his wife’s native country of Brazil after stroke

CTVNews.ca Top Stories Poilievre comes out against capital gains tax change, Liberal plan passes with backing of other parties Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party opposed the Liberals’ plan to increase Canada’s capital gains inclusion rate on Tuesday, in a vote that still passed with the backing of the NDP and Bloc Quebecois. BREAKING BREAKING | Deadly crash results in partial rush hour closure of major Toronto highway The southbound lanes of the Don Valley Parkway have reopened but a stretch of the westbound lanes of the Gardiner Expressway remain closed after three dump trucks collided, leaving one driver dead. Hunter Biden convicted of all 3 felony charges in federal gun trial Hunter Biden was convicted Tuesday of all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018 when, prosecutors argued, the president’s son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by saying he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs. 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Noam Chomsky hospitalized in his wife’s native country of Brazil after stroke Noam Chomsky is hospitalized in his wife’s native country of Brazil recovering from a massive stroke he had a year ago, she confirmed Tuesday. Politics Poilievre comes out against capital gains tax change, Liberal plan passes with backing of other parties Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party opposed the Liberals’ plan to increase Canada’s capital gains inclusion rate on Tuesday, in a vote that still passed with the backing of the NDP and Bloc Quebecois. May has ‘no worries’ about traitors in Parliament after reading intelligence committee report Federal Green party leader Elizabeth May says she has ‘no worries’ about the potential of traitors sitting in the House of Commons, after having read the full unredacted report stating some parliamentarians have participated in foreign interference. 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Entertainment Hundreds of fans line up to meet the Trailer Park Boys at promotional event Hundreds of fans lined up to meet the Trailer Park Boys in Dartmouth, N.S., Tuesday, as Ricky, Bubbles and Julian promoted their new brand of potato chips. Jennifer Aniston launches children’s book series with best friend: Clydeo the dog Inspired by her beloved dog, Jennifer Aniston will soon become a children’s author. Celine Dion says symptoms of her illness persisted for years: ‘I should have stopped’ Celine Dion says she experienced terrifying symptoms for years and decided to go public with her rare illness once the burden of lying to fans about her condition became ‘too much.’ Business National Bank to buy Canadian Western Bank in $5 billion deal National Bank of Canada has agreed to buy Canadian Western Bank in a deal valued at $5 billion, the companies said on Tuesday. 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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 ‘Nothing a little duct tape won’t fix’: Bear breaks into northern Ont. woman’s car, destroys interior before taking nap Car break-ins plague Canadians across the country, but instead of worrying about theft, a northern Ontario woman is cleaning up a big mess that she says will not be covered by insurance after a black bear broke into her Honda Civic and took a nap. 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. 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. Vancouver Vancouver councillors pushing mayor to keep promise to plant 100,000 new trees Two Vancouver councillors want the city to plant more street trees to help protect people from extreme heat, noting that the mayor and his governing majority campaigned on a promise to plant 100,000 additional trees. Teenager killed after ATV overturned on B.C. forest service road Police are investigating an ATV incident that killed a 15-year-old boy in B.C.’s Interior over the weekend. A 2nd car and a trip to Disneyland: How new B.C. millionaire plans to celebrate lotto win A Surrey family is planning some lifestyle changes after a $2-million lottery win. Toronto BREAKING BREAKING | Deadly crash results in partial rush hour closure of major Toronto highway The southbound lanes of the Don Valley Parkway have reopened but a stretch of the westbound lanes of the Gardiner Expressway remain closed after three dump trucks collided, leaving one driver dead. Man who set woman on fire aboard Toronto bus found not criminally responsible for her death The man who set a woman on fire at a Toronto transit station two years ago has been found not criminally responsible for her death and will now be detained in a hospital setting. 15-year-old boy taken to hospital after stabbing in Weston Toronto police are investigating after a large fight resulted in the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in the city’s Weston neighbourhood. Calgary Calgary water main break likely repaired by Thursday, fully operational in a week The water main break in the Calgary community of Montgomery is expected to be fixed by Thursday so that flushing of the line and water quality testing can proceed, officials told city councillors on Tuesday morning. Missing for 6 years: Calgary police seek Lisa, ask public for help Calgary police are hoping the public can help as they continue to investigate the disappearance of a woman several years ago. WestJet mechanics reject deal in ‘deeply concerning’ move, airline president says The union representing mechanics at WestJet says members voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative agreement with the airline. 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High chance of thunderstorms with showers for parts of the Maritimes Wednesday Conditions are favourable for some thunderstorms to develop with pop-up showers for parts of the Maritimes Wednesday. Winnipeg Winnipeg senior’s disappearance deemed critical incident by WRHA The city’s regional health authority is investigating the disappearance of a senior living with dementia as a critical incident. Horses being removed from Manitoba rescue by province A horse rescue and sanctuary in Manitoba is having its horses removed according to the province. Winnipeg looking at options to replace Peggo cards Buses in Winnipeg could be rolling on without the Peggo card system down the road. 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Two dogs found abandoned and badly injured in Cambridge Two dogs are now in the care of a local shelter after they were found severely injured in Cambridge. 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. Saskatoon ‘Cast the gay demons out’: Sask. private Christian school director on trial for assault Three brothers who attended a Saskatoon private Christian School were the first to testify at trial for the school’s former director on Monday. Sask. ambulance service asks ‘cellphone savers’ to curb drive-by calls Medavie Health Services West wants people in Saskatoon to stop and check in on people who they believe may need medical help before calling 911. ‘He said that somebody hurt him’: Saskatoon police renew calls for help solving historic homicide Saskatoon police are renewing calls for information that could help solve the historic homicide of Rizalino Cajuguiran. Northern Ontario ‘Nothing a little duct tape won’t fix’: Bear breaks into northern Ont. woman’s car, destroys interior before taking nap Car break-ins plague Canadians across the country, but instead of worrying about theft, a northern Ontario woman is cleaning up a big mess that she says will not be covered by insurance after a black bear broke into her Honda Civic and took a nap. Timmins police warn of fake missing person post on social media Police in Timmins are warning the public about sharing misinformation online after finding a fake social media post about a missing teen. 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. London ‘It’s scary’: Neighbours wonder circumstances surrounding suspicious death in London London, Ont. police are investigating a ‘suspicious death’ in a residential neighbourhood in the west end of the city. TVDSB says $1.2 billion preliminary 2024-25 budget outlines significant pressures but ‘no job loss’ The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) released its $1.2 billion preliminary budget for the 2024-2025 school year. INEOS Styrolution to close its Sarnia facility A Sarnia plastics plant accused of emitting elevated levels of benzene into the environment is shutting down by June of 2026. Barrie One person seriously injured in collision with transport truck in Barrie One person was seriously injured in a collision involving a transport truck and a car in Barrie. Emotions run high in Barrie courtroom at sentencing for man involved in teen’s death The father of a 17-year-old Barrie boy who was lured out of his home and shot to death in 2021 spoke in court on Tuesday at the sentencing hearing for one of the young men who pleaded guilty in the case, describing the nightmare he has lived since finding his son’s lifeless body. Frustrated & disheartened: Barrie bistro owner closes up shop amid series of break-ins The owner of a downtown Barrie business targeted by multiple break-ins, thefts and vandalism is closing up shop. Windsor Windsor-Detroit border to remain uninterrupted as CBSA workers reach tentative deal Travellers and cross-border workers in Windsor-Detroit can breathe sigh of relief as Canada Border Services Agency workers have reached a tentative deal, according to the union. ‘A lot of high fives’ as the Gordie Howe bridge connects, making it an international crossing The Gordie Howe Bridge is officially an international crossing. ‘A breath of fresh air’: Windsor retiree celebrating $100,000 lottery win A retired Windsor man who has been playing the lottery for decades is finally cashing in. 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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 Undercover officers testify at murder-conspiracy trial around Coutts, Alta. blockade A female undercover officer who infiltrated the 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta., told court the job is surveillance and interdiction, but seduction is not a tool of the trade. 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. Sault Ste. Marie Timmins police warn of fake missing person post on social media Police in Timmins are warning the public about sharing misinformation online after finding a fake social media post about a missing teen. ‘Nothing a little duct tape won’t fix’: Bear breaks into northern Ont. woman’s car, destroys interior before taking nap Car break-ins plague Canadians across the country, but instead of worrying about theft, a northern Ontario woman is cleaning up a big mess that she says will not be covered by insurance after a black bear broke into her Honda Civic and took a nap. Two northern Ont. First Nations challenging half billion dollars in legal fees Two First Nations communities in northern Ontario will be challenging half a billion dollars in legal fees associated with the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund. N.L. 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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