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What does the leaked Roe v. Wade draft mean for Canada? A U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion revealing that a majority of justices are in favour of striking down the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights ruling is putting activists in Canada on high alert. 'I was missing something': Ontario woman shares her story of reconnecting with her birth siblings Heidi Belair, 59, was born in Toronto and adopted when she was just a few months old. Taking a DNA test recently led her to discover more about her birth parents, and reconnect with two siblings she never knew she had. Complete Weather Forecast MORE TOP STORIES PCs open Ontario election campaign with seven-point lead, new poll suggests Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservative party have a seven-point lead ahead of the formal start of Ontario's provincial election campaign Wednesday, a new poll has found. EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE | Woman with disabilities nears medically assisted death after futile bid for affordable housing A 31-year-old Toronto woman who uses a wheelchair is nearing final approval for a medically assisted death request after a fruitless bid to secure an affordable apartment that doesn't worsen her chronic illnesses. Alert Ready cellphone tests in parts of Canada today Cellphone users in several provinces and all the territories may be surprised by an automated emergency alert today, but participating governments say it's only a test. North Korea fires ballistic missile amid rising animosities North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters on Wednesday, South Korean and Japanese officials said, days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to bolster his nuclear arsenal 'at the fastest possible pace' and threatened to use them against rivals. Wayne Gretzky rookie card stolen 7 years ago finally returned to B.C. owner It took several years, but a stolen hockey card likely worth quite a bit of money has finally been returned to the victim of a burglary. 'Unbelievable to me': Mattea Roach takes 21st 'Jeopardy!' win Tuesday Nova Scotia's 'Jeopardy!' champion Mattea Roach won her 21st game Tuesday night. Pimlico Confectioners, Keats London brand vegan products recalled for undeclared milk A recall previously ordered for Pimlico Confectioners brand Vegan Fine Hazelnut Truffles over undeclared milk has been expanded to include two vegan products under the Keats London brand. 'Very disturbing': Gloria Allred worries overturning Roe v. Wade could roll back other rights A high-profile women's rights lawyer worries that if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the case that legalized abortion in the U.S., it would be the first step in eroding other hard-won rights, such as same-sex or interracial marriage. U.S. Supreme Court abortion law leak puts new focus on Conservative leadership candidates' views A U.S. Supreme Court leak indicating a reversal of the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling is prompting the Conservative Party of Canada’s leadership candidates to publicize their stance on abortion rights. Psychologist testifies about alleged sex assaults by Depp Actor Amber Heard suffered post-traumatic stress disorder from violence she suffered at the hands of her ex-husband Johnny Depp, including multiple acts of sexual assault, a psychologist testified Tuesday. Jury selection expected at sex assault trial for Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard Jury selection is expected to begin today at the sex assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard. Lindholm scores lone Flames goal in 1-0 win over Stars to start playoff series Elias Lindholm scored the lone goal for the Calgary Flames on Tuesday in a 1-0 win to open their NHL playoff series against the Dallas Stars. Top Videos Inequality in New Brunswick over abortion access Remains of child found at Toronto construction site: police Good Samaritan rescues dog from side of Hwy 401 Teen charged after unprovoked attacks at seawall in B.C. Housing crisis a life or death situation for some Canadians Richard Madan has latest from outside U.S. Supreme Court Ontario election campaign officially begins Wednesday Ukrainian couple's first dance after bride loses legs in war Depp’s lawyers rest, Heard’s lawyers present case Don't Miss Videos Canadian Mattea Roach wins yet another game of Jeopardy! Mattea Roach is the longest-running Canadian contestant on ‘Jeopardy!’, winning 21 games in a row. John Vennavally-Rao reports. From the Archives: Coverage of Roe v. Wade from 1983 Kim Kardashian wears iconic Marilyn Monroe dress at Met Gala Calls for mandatory prepayment as gas thefts skyrocket Otter spotted in the Detroit River, first time in 100 years You can buy this 'castle' in Kingston, Ont. for only $2.8M Satellites make an appearance over Sask. skies Here are some reasons why you should file your taxes on time LIVE ON CTVNEWS.CA Prince Charles, Duchess of Cornwall visit Canada May 17-19 EDITORS' PICKS opinion opinion | Tom Mulcair: The Trump side to Poilievre Millennials know that they’re the first generation of Canadians to have less than their parents or grandparents. Pierre Poilievre’s got that figured out, writes former NDP leader Tom Mulcair in his latest column for CTVNews.ca. What compensation are you entitled to if your flight is delayed or cancelled? Under the Air Passenger Protection Regulations, air travellers in Canada can be compensated for flight delays and cancellations. CTVNews.ca looks at what rights passengers have in these situations. 'What is going on in Shanghai': Horror as elderly man taken to morgue in body bag -- while still alive An elderly Shanghai resident was mistakenly declared dead and taken to a morgue in a body bag, in the latest sign of dysfunction in the COVID-stricken city where millions of people remain under government-enforced lockdown. Settled debate or not? Canadian politicians weigh in on U.S. Supreme Court abortion rights leak The stunning leak of a U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision on abortion rights seized political attention in Ottawa on Tuesday. In the House of Commons, MPs' persisting differing views were on display after a symbolic push to affirm abortion rights failed, and the Conservative caucus were told not to comment on the leak. Is it illegal to leak a U.S. Supreme Court opinion? The leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion striking down the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion has spurned intense national debate over the identity of the leaker and whether the person could face criminal or other sanctions. P.E.I. First Nation to launch fishery without government approval Lennox Island First Nation, based in Prince Edward Island, is going ahead with plans to open a lobster fishery without government approval. Members of the First Nation, however, are preparing for officials to enforce regulations as a result. Met Gala: All the stars and their red carpet fashions Kim Kardashian shut down the Met Gala red carpet Monday in one of Marilyn Monroe's most iconic dresses, a gold beaded body hugger Monroe wore when she sexily sang happy birthday to President John F. Kennedy 60 years ago. Can cloth bags be recycled? Experts say it's complicated As the federal government clamps down on single-use plastics, several major stores have now permanently switched to reusable shopping bags. But can the cloth alternatives be recycled? CTVNews.ca asked the experts, who said the answer is complicated. Canada Alert Ready cellphone tests in parts of Canada today Cellphone users in several provinces and all the territories may be surprised by an automated emergency alert today, but participating governments say it's only a test. What does the leaked Roe v. Wade draft mean for Canada? A U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion revealing that a majority of justices are in favour of striking down the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights ruling is putting activists in Canada on high alert. Nova Scotia gunman drew police attention 10 years before mass shooting A new document shows that the gunman who killed 22 people in rural Nova Scotia had been on the radar of police up to a decade before his two-day rampage in April 2020. B.C. fugitive wanted for murder in Thailand died in northern Ontario plane crash A British Columbia fugitive died in a plane crash in northern Ontario just days after police announced a reward for his capture in connection to a fatal shooting in Thailand, the province's anti-gang agency announced. PCs open Ontario election campaign with seven-point lead, new poll suggests Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservative party have a seven-point lead ahead of the formal start of Ontario's provincial election campaign Wednesday, a new poll has found. Concern about flood risks in Yukon after cold April, record snowpacks The senior hydrologist with Yukon's Department of Environment says there is a concern for flooding with record-high snowpacks in many of the basins the territory monitors. World Ukraine updates: EU leader calls for Russian oil ban What's happening in Ukraine on Wednesday: The European Union's chief executive is proposing that the bloc ban oil imports from Russia over its war on Ukraine, and target the country's biggest bank and major broadcasters in a new round of sanctions. Biden blasts 'radical' Roe v. Wade draft, warns other rights at risk U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday blasted a 'radical' Supreme Court draft opinion that would throw out the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights ruling that has stood for a half century. The court cautioned no final decision had been made, but Biden warned other privacy rights including same-sex marriage and birth control are at risk if the justices follow through. EU leader calls for Russian oil ban in new set of sanctions The European Union's top official on Wednesday called on the 27-nation bloc to ban oil imports from Russia and target the country's biggest bank and major broadcasters in a sixth package of sanctions against Moscow for its war in Ukraine. Roe v. Wade leak an earth-shattering moment for U.S. Supreme Court already on the brink The leak of the Roe v. Wade draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court may have an impact on the court's integrity, which is already on shaky ground. North Korea fires ballistic missile amid rising animosities North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters on Wednesday, South Korean and Japanese officials said, days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to bolster his nuclear arsenal 'at the fastest possible pace' and threatened to use them against rivals. Russia hits eastern Ukrainian towns amid hopes for more evacuations Russian forces unleashed artillery fire on towns in eastern Ukraine, killing and wounding dozens of civilians, and began storming the bombed-out steel mill in Mariupol from where scores were evacuated after enduring weeks of shelling against the city's last pocket of resistance. CTV News On the Go Man. First Nation chief on record flooding of his community Peguis First Nation Chief Glenn Hudson says his community is tired of 'being flooded just about each and every year.' This is the largest white diamond ever to be auctioned off WATCH: Ukrainian couple gets married in shelter amid war U.S. company plans to catch a rocket with a helicopter Pediatrician on Moderna's COVID vaccine for kids under six Man sets record for working 84 years at same company Fifth of world's reptile species at risk of extinction Local Spotlight Wayne Gretzky rookie card stolen 7 years ago finally returned to B.C. owner It took several years, but a stolen hockey card likely worth quite a bit of money has finally been returned to the victim of a burglary. 'I know what war's all about': 103-year-old B.C. man begins fundraising walk for Ukrainian children John Hillman, a Second World War veteran living in Oak Bay, B.C., has kicked off his fundraiser for Ukrainian children and families affected by war. B.C. resident who 'came from very little' celebrating $2M lotto win with family A B.C. man is millions richer after a recent lotto win and says he plans to spoil his family with his prize. 'Once in a lifetime': Rare bird seen for first time in Canada in Thedford, Ont. Over the past two days, hundreds of bird enthusiasts have flocked to a lagoon in Thedford, Ont. to catch a glimpse of a bird never before seen in Canada. B.C. property owners face $52K in real estate fees even though sale never happened A Metro Vancouver couple is left facing tens of thousands of dollars in real estate commission fees, even though the sale of their properties never actually went through. B.C. garage with rooftop garden inspires unexpected love story Freida Eriksen will never forget when she was a child and started helping her parents transform their home into an international attraction that would change her life forever. 'Smoker's paradise': Dilapidated half-duplex sells quickly after brutally honest listing goes viral The owners of a half-duplex listed for sale in the Halifax area say they're relieved it sold quickly, but were unprepared for a torrent of unwanted attention because of the online listing. Grizzly bears emerge after longest-ever hibernation at B.C. ski resort A pair of grizzly bears emerged following what was the longest-ever hibernation period at the British Columbia ski resort where they live. 'It's great to see her succeed': Mattea Roach's debate coach on her impressive 'Jeopardy!' streak Mattea Roach’s winning streak on “Jeopardy!” has garnered plenty of attention across the country and at home in Nova Scotia, including from her high school debate coach. Stay Connected Politics Settled debate or not? Canadian politicians weigh in on U.S. Supreme Court abortion rights leak The stunning leak of a U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision on abortion rights seized political attention in Ottawa on Tuesday. In the House of Commons, MPs' persisting differing views were on display after a symbolic push to affirm abortion rights failed, and the Conservative caucus were told not to comment on the leak. U.S. Supreme Court abortion law leak puts new focus on Conservative leadership candidates' views A U.S. Supreme Court leak indicating a reversal of the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling is prompting the Conservative Party of Canada’s leadership candidates to publicize their stance on abortion rights. NDP revive pitch to lower the voting age in Canada The New Democrats are hopeful a revived pitch to lower the legal voting age in Canada to 16 will generate more support in the House of Commons this time around given new and emerging threats to global democracy. Health Pimlico Confectioners, Keats London brand vegan products recalled for undeclared milk A recall previously ordered for Pimlico Confectioners brand Vegan Fine Hazelnut Truffles over undeclared milk has been expanded to include two vegan products under the Keats London brand. Change at the top for Biogen after Alzheimer's drug flops Biogen will replace its CEO and largely abandon marketing of its controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm less than a year after the medication's launch triggered a backlash from experts, doctors and insurers. Naomi Judd talked about her depression and worked to help others with it In announcing their mother Naomi's death Saturday, Ashley and Wynonna Judd wrote that they lost their 'beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness.' It was something that Naomi Judd had been open about. Sci-Tech Rare 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse to be visible coast to coast in Canada in mid-May On the night of May 15, a Blood Moon will rise, and it’ll be the longest lunar eclipse that Canadians have been able to see in 15 years. Rocket Lab catches, then drops booster in helicopter capture attempt Rocket Lab, which aims to launch satellites into space quickly and cheaply, said it just used a helicopter to catch part of a rocket in mid-air. But the rocket was dropped into the ocean shortly after, ending up having to be fished out of the water. European Union moves forward in antitrust case against Apple The European Union stepped up its antitrust case against Apple on Monday, accusing the company of abusing its dominant position by limiting access to technologies allowing contactless payment. Entertainment Dave Chapelle tackled during Hollywood Bowl comedy show Comedian Dave Chapelle was tackled during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday night. Security guards chased and overpowered the attacker, and Chappelle was able to continue his performance while the man was taken away in an ambulance. 'Unbelievable to me': Mattea Roach takes 21st 'Jeopardy!' win Tuesday Nova Scotia's 'Jeopardy!' champion Mattea Roach won her 21st game Tuesday night. Jury selection expected at sex assault trial for Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard Jury selection is expected to begin today at the sex assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard. Business Intensity and persistence of supply chain disruptions surprised Bank of Canada The intensity and persistence of supply chain disruptions that have helped fuel the rising cost of living have surprised the Bank of Canada, a senior bank official said Tuesday. Union drive in full swing at Amazon warehouse in Montreal A unionization campaign is underway at an Amazon warehouse in Montreal as one of North America's largest employers stares down more labour drives -- with only one successful so far. Sask. minimum wage increasing to $13 in October Saskatchewan’s minimum wage will increase to $13 per hour as of Oct. 1, 2022 with a plan to reach $15 an hour by 2024. Lifestyle 'I was missing something': Ontario woman shares her story of reconnecting with her birth siblings Heidi Belair, 59, was born in Toronto and adopted when she was just a few months old. Taking a DNA test recently led her to discover more about her birth parents, and reconnect with two siblings she never knew she had. B.C. resident who 'came from very little' celebrating $2M lotto win with family A B.C. man is millions richer after a recent lotto win and says he plans to spoil his family with his prize. Met Gala moment: Red carpet proposal sparks cheers, joy A New York City love story played out on the Met Gala steps Monday with a proposal. Sports Lindholm scores lone Flames goal in 1-0 win over Stars to start playoff series Elias Lindholm scored the lone goal for the Calgary Flames on Tuesday in a 1-0 win to open their NHL playoff series against the Dallas Stars. Dusty Baker becomes first Black MLB manager, 12th ever to reach 2,000 wins Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker won his 2,000th game Tuesday night, becoming the 12th skipper in MLB history to reach the milestone and the first Black man to do it. Montreal Alouettes select versatile Richards first overall in CFL draft Linebacker Tyrell Richards was the first player taken in the CFL draft Tuesday night when the Montreal Alouettes selected the former Syracuse Orange star with the first overall selection. Autos Electric retooling at Stellantis plants part of $16B auto sector overhaul Canada and Ontario are jointly investing more than $1 billion to help Stellantis retool its Canadian auto plants to make electric vehicles. The U.K. now has an airport for flying taxis and drones, the first of its kind in the world Resembling a futuristic circus tent from the outside, a new building in the U.K. is said to be the first of its kind on Earth: an airport for flying taxis. Romain Grosjean enrages Graham Rahal with aggressive late-race contact The honeymoon is over for Romain Grosjean, and if Barber Motorsports Park had hosted a boxing match, then Graham Rahal would have at least bloodied IndyCar's darling. Climate and Environment Old-growth protests repeatedly blocking B.C. traffic meant to 'force a dialogue,' activists say The activists behind road blockades and hunger strikes calling for an end to old-growth logging in British Columbia say their non-violent actions are aimed at sparking public discussion and urging politicians to heed climate science. Can cloth bags be recycled? Experts say it's complicated As the federal government clamps down on single-use plastics, several major stores have now permanently switched to reusable shopping bags. But can the cloth alternatives be recycled? CTVNews.ca asked the experts, who said the answer is complicated. Indigenous-led stewardship could help Canada tackle wildfire seasons, B.C. research suggests With a new wildfire season starting in the province, a recent study from the University of British Columbia is recommending removing barriers so Indigenous burning practices can be used to help control blazes. New Mexico fires could threaten 15,000 homes if they continue to grow, officials say More than 15,000 homes could be threatened over the next three days if the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires in New Mexico continue to grow, according to Andy Lyon, a public information officer with the Southwest Incident Management Team. Lake Powell officials face an impossible choice in the U.S. West's megadrought: Water or electricity Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the U.S., is drying up. The situation is critical: if water levels at the lake were to drop another 32 feet, all hydroelectricity production would be halted at the reservoir's Glen Canyon Dam. Opinion opinion opinion | Tom Mulcair: The Trump side to Poilievre Millennials know that they’re the first generation of Canadians to have less than their parents or grandparents. Pierre Poilievre’s got that figured out, writes former NDP leader Tom Mulcair in his latest column for CTVNews.ca. OPINION OPINION | Don Martin: The thunder of overreaction as Rolling Blunder wheels toward Ottawa As was the case with the Freedom Convoy, it’s the organizers of Rolling Thunder who are giving the event's modest purpose some ominous overtones, writes Don Martin in an exclusive opinion piece for CTVNews.ca. OPINION OPINION | Don Martin: In the heart of Liberal-owned Toronto, an unlikely Conservative rock star takes the stage Conservative leadership frontrunner Pierre Poilievre is attracting big crowds to large halls in unlikely locations. And if his early romp lasts, he'll be impossible to beat, writes Don Martin in an exclusive opinion column for CTVNews.ca. OPINION OPINION | Tom Mulcair: Trudeau's hopeless performance on environment is not unique We have a prime minister who, now in his seventh year in office, has been a total failure when it comes to meeting our international obligations to fight climate change. He knows the secret handshake, attends international conferences, says all the right things, then approves mammoth new petroleum projects like the Bay du Nord offshore oil scheme, writes former NDP leader Tom Mulcair in an exclusive column for CTVNews.ca. OPINION OPINION | Don Martin: The personal antipathy between Charest and Poilievre is damaging the Conservatives beyond repair The sorry state of the race to become Canada’s Official Opposition Leader, traditionally a launch pad to the prime minister’s title, is antagonistically personal to a level I’ve never seen before, writes Don Martin in an exclusive opinion column for CTVNews.ca. W5 HIGHLIGHTS Private investigator hunts for clues in missing patient cases at North Bay Psychiatric Hospital Dawn Carisse went missing from the North Bay Psychiatric Hospital more than 2 decades ago. She vanished without a trace. Now a private investigator turned podcaster is finding new clues for her family. Three-year-old Dylan Ehler disappeared in seconds. His family wants changes to the missing child alert system W5 digs into the disappearance in Truro, N.S. in May of 2020, raising critical questions about the police and search and rescue mission. Can you be addicted to food? Theory on what's fuelling North America's obesity problem gains ground W5 investigates a theory that's not widely accepted in scientific circles, but is gaining ground: that North America's obesity problem is being fuelled by a physical addiction to highly processed foods. A rare look at Canada's growing demand for medical assistance in dying CTV W5 investigates the growing demand for medically-assisted death, and reveals stories of those determined to die with dignity. Owen Brady's cancer diagnosis didn't stop him from playing high-level hockey For CTV W5, TSN's Rick Westhead speaks with Owen Brady, a promising Ontario hockey prospect who has had to rebuild his career one skill at a time after being diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in his left leg. W5 INVESTIGATES W5 INVESTIGATES | Parents who kill their own children often exhibit warning signs: experts Experts say dangerous warning signs are missed in parents who could harm or kill their child. Up to 40 kids are killed this way each year in Canada. CTV W5 looks into why this is happening, and if there are ways to prevent it. What is a Russian oligarch? In its latest episode 'Putin's pals', W5 takes an in-depth look into who Russia's oligarchs are, and whether sanctioning them would stop President Vladimir Putin’s invasion in Ukraine. Did politics muzzle a doctor who spoke out about the Ontario government's COVID-19 response? CTV W5's latest investigation: For a year, Dr. Brooks Fallis ran the Critical Care unit at a Brampton Hospital. He openly criticized Premier Ford’s COVID-19 response and was warned by his bosses there could be consequences. 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