Podcasts by CTV National News

CTV National News: Canada’s GDP slows down from 2023-09-02T04:10

Friday, September 1: The Canadian economy slows down, the CRA fires 120 employees over CERB benefits, and the Labour Day travel weekend begins.

CTV National News: Ont. minister broke rules, watchdog says from 2023-09-01T03:28:12

Thursday, August 31: The Ontario housing minister is under fire after a report from the integrity commissioner, B.C.’s premier asks the Bank of Canada to stop hiking rates, and MP Michael Chong ...

CTV National News : Hurricane Idalia hits Florida from 2023-08-31T03:23:09

August 30, 2023: Hurricane Idalia pummels Florida, ripping off roofs and shattering windows; N.W.T. extends state of emergency, angering evacuees.

CTV National News: Suspect now tied to more than 100 deaths from 2023-08-30T03:58:46

August 29, 2023: More charges laid against a man accused of selling a lethal drug to people at risk of self-harm, Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia and Yellowknife could soon reopen after wild...

CTV National News: Gas prices rising from 2023-08-29T03:58:17

Monday, August 28: Gas prices across the country are on the rise, wildfire evacuees remain unable to return home, and intelligence officials warn of cybersecurity threats to infrastructure.

CTV National News: B.C. fires take 168 structures from 2023-08-26T03:35:05

Friday, August 25: Wildfires in B.C. destroy or damage 168 structures, U.K. police say an Ontario man’s lethal substances led to 88 deaths, and the Trump campaign cashes in on mugshot merch.

CTV National News: Trump booked, gets mugshot from 2023-08-25T03:34:56

Thursday, August 24: Donald Trump gets his mugshot taken after being booked, B.C. homeowners have a tense standoff with the RCMP, and new U.S. intel on the presumed death of the Wagner chief.

CTV National News: Mercenary chief dies in crash from 2023-08-24T05:02:35

August 23, 2023: A mercenary chief who led a failed mutiny against Putin dies, B.C. residents deal with uncertainty amid wildfires and are the Liberals losing young voters?

CTV National News: B.C. residents defy evacuation orders from 2023-08-23T03:35:21

August 22, 2023: Some B.C. residents remain despite evacuation orders, what we know about the shooting at the West Edmonton Mall and children rescued from a broken cable car in Pakistan.

CTV National News : Fires forces mass evacuations in B.C. from 2023-08-22T03:59:21

Monday, Aug. 21: More than 27,000 people are under evacuation order in B.C., with 35,000 standing by; California deals with flooding aftermath.

CTV National News: B.C. experiences worst wildfire season in decades from 2023-08-20T04:01

Thousands have been evacuated from across B.C. as the province is experiencing its worst wildfire season in 20 years. 

CTV National News: Kelowna evacuating due to wildfires from 2023-08-19T03:48:25

August 18, 2023: Officials declare a state of emergency in Kelowna, Yellowknife continues to evacuate due to wildfires and evacuees across Canada await help from the federal government.

CTV National News: Yellowknife residents evacuate from 2023-08-18T03:54:34

August 17, 2023: Yellowknife residents flee wildfires, the fallout of wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii and Ford is building an EV battery plant in Canada.

CTV National News: Yellowknife ordered to evacuate from 2023-08-17T03:48:31

Wednesday, August 16: N.W.T. officials have ordered Yellowknife to evacuate, a new video offers clues as to what sparked the Hawaii wildfires, and China leaves Canada off a list of approved tour...

CTV National News: State of emergency in N.W.T. from 2023-08-16T03:28:06

Tuesday, August 15: Northwest Territories declare a state of emergency amid wildfires, more than 100 from the blazes dead in Hawaii, and why another interest rate hike could be on the way.

CTV National News: Wildfires from N.W.T. to Hawaii from 2023-08-15T03:28:19

Monday, August 14: Wildfires spread in the Northwest Territories, survivors of the Hawaii wildfires pick up the pieces, and CTV News speaks with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

CTV National News: Maui wildfire deaths exceed 80 from 2023-08-13T04:10

Saturday, August 12: As residents return to their charred communities, over 80 are dead after the Maui wildfires. Adrian Ghobrial has more; Timm Bruch reports on a man from Calgary who is return...

CTV National News: Wildfire deaths rise in Hawaii from 2023-08-12T03:31:22

Friday, August 11: The death toll has risen in Hawaii as wildfires rage, officials say Canada’s worst wildfire season isn’t over yet, and rental prices reach an all-time high.

CTV National News: Deadly wildfire in Hawaii from 2023-08-11T03:26:34

Thursday, August 10: Wildfires in Hawaii kill dozens and force thousands to evacuate, heavy flooding wreaks havoc in Ottawa, and Canada wants to clean up the power grid.

CTV National News: Remembering Robbie Robertson from 2023-08-10T03:33:45

August 9, 2023: Canadian legend Robbie Robertson has died, wildfires tear through Hawaii and a B.C. firefighter gets a hero's sendoff.

CTV National News: Banff gondola power outage from 2023-08-09T03:32:06

August, 8, 2023: Hundreds were stranded after a power outage shut down a gondola in Banff, dozens of new wildfires rage in B.C. and calls to investigate Meta amid news-blocking.

CTV National News: Canadian Scouts evacuated as typhoon approaches from 2023-08-08T03:45:28

August 7, 2023: Canadian Scouts evacuated as typhoon approaches South Korea; B.C. wildfires force evacuation of music festival; Sentencing hearing for Canadian rapper to continue Tuesday; Niger ...

CTV National News: Critical deadline for Niger military coup expires from 2023-08-07T04:10

August, 6, 2023: Coup ultimatum to reinstate ousted Niger president expires; Toronto revokes permits for Eritrean festival after violence; Canadians stay at scout jamboree despite heat in South ...

CTV National News: Violence erupts at Eritrean festival in Toronto from 2023-08-06T04:10

August, 5, 2023: Toronto Eritrean festival turns violent, one person stabbed; Russia promises retaliation after Ukraine drone strikes; Pakistani ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to prison; Larouche na...

CTV National News: Canada sheds jobs in July from 2023-08-05T03:41:38

Friday, August 4: Canada’s unemployment rate rises slightly, Telus cuts 6,000 jobs, and a Toronto pet owner is facing criminal charges after a dog attack.

CTV National News: Trump’s third arraignment from 2023-08-04T03:51:48

August 3, 2023: Donald Trump is arraigned a third time, the opioid crisis hits Nawash First Nation and calls to release Niger’s leader.

CTV National News: Trudeau and his wife separate from 2023-08-03T03:36:45

August, 2, 2023: The Trudeaus separate after 18 years of marriage, Donald Trump will be in court facing charges related to trying to overturn an election and the last missing flood victim in Nov...

CTV National News: A.I. used in new phone scam from 2023-08-02T03:13:17

Tuesday, Aug. 1: Phone scammers use A.I. to trick grandparents; Meta will start blocking news for all Canadians; and the story of a Quebec man whose skills with a soccer ball have earned him six...

CTV National News: World Cup heartbreak for Canada from 2023-08-01T04:00:29

Canada exits the Women’s World Cup with a 4-0 loss to Australia, wildfire conditions improve for Osoyoos, B.C. residents, and Montreal’s new transit line hits a snag.

CTV National News: Hot weather continues from 2023-07-29T03:32:25

Friday, July 28: The Canadian economy grew in May, the search for a Nova Scotia teen continues amid flooding, and sweltering conditions continue across Canada.

CTV National News: The hottest July ever? from 2023-07-28T03:44:05

Thursday, July 27: Climate experts sound the alarm after a scorching July, three victims of the Nova Scotia floods are identified, and Niger plunges into turmoil after a coup.

CTV National News: Major cabinet shuffle from 2023-07-27T03:47:59

July 26, 2023: A major federal cabinet shuffle, Manitoba disbands its vulnerable persons office and the Calgary Stampede admits liability in a sexual assault case.

CTV National News: Extensive cabinet shuffle expected from 2023-07-26T03:59:30

Tuesday, July 25: A pending cabinet shuffle; a look at the housing crisis; and an update on the flooding in Nova Scotia. 

CTV National News: Crews recover body, remains in N.S. from 2023-07-25T03:23:50

CTV National News: Ex-Mountie charged with foreign interference from 2023-07-22T03:49:07

Friday, July 21: A retired RCMP officered has been charged with foreign interference, Tony Bennett has died at 96, and a tentative deal has been reached in the B.C. port strike

Russia launches offensive from 2022-04-19T03:37:06

Tuesday, April 18: Russia launches its offensive in eastern Ukraine; an arrest has been made after a woman was pushed on to the tracks of a Toronto subway; and, an Indigenous runner makes history a...

Fear after mosque shooting from 2022-04-17T04:08:31

Saturday, April 16: Mosques in the Toronto area step up security after a drive-by shooting; Ukraine braces for more strikes after a Russian warship was sunk.

Bodies recovered outside Kyiv from 2022-04-16T03:13:43

Friday, April 15: Officials in Ukraine say hundreds of civilian bodies have been recovered; the cost of gas is getting more expensive; and, a 97th birthday to remember.

Blizzard hammers Manitoba from 2022-04-15T03:52:27

Thursday, April 14: A spring blizzard, now on its second day, blasts Manitoba; a flagship of the Russian navy is now underwater; and, another big win for a Canadian 'Jeopardy!' champion.

Interest rates rise again from 2022-04-14T03:58:39

Wednesday, April 13: Interest rates in Canada hit a 20-year high; a spring blizzard blasts Manitoba; and, a father stops a would-be thief from stealing a vehicle with his young daughter inside.

Shooting on New York subway from 2022-04-13T03:36:33

Tuesday, April 12: Several people were shot, some critically injured after a gunman opened fire on a New York City subway train; Vladimir Putin calls brutal scenes in Ukraine fake; and, bread clips...

Mariupol on the brink from 2022-04-12T03:32:18

Monday, April 11: The Ukrainian city of Mariupol is barely standing as fighters run low on ammunition; families search for loved ones in other parts of the country.

More than 50 killed in train station bombing from 2022-04-09T03:49:10

Friday, April 8: More than 50 people are dead and around 100 are injured after Russia bombs a train station; meanwhile, Ottawa’s new housing plan benefits millennials.

Federal budget tabled from 2022-04-08T03:49:29

Thursday, April 7: The federal government unveils its jam-packed budget; the U.S. looks to secure oil from Canada; and, Tiger Woods makes a remarkable return. 

Big budget spending from 2022-04-07T03:17:28

Wednesday, April 6: The Liberals will include billions of dollars in the budget for housing and defence spending; a massive deep-water oil project has been approved; and, a choir gets it big break.

Zelenskyy's plea to the UN from 2022-04-06T03:52:02

Tuesday, April 5: Ukraine's president delivers urgent message to the UN; a Manitoba First Nation plans to search for unmarked graves; and, the mysterious return of two Darwin notebooks

Massacre in Ukraine from 2022-04-05T03:31:38

Monday, April 4: Outrage intensified as evidence shows Russian troops carried out massacres; COVID-19 cases are climbing in Quebec, as hospitalizations spike in Ontario; and, Ontario has now legali...

Pope gives historic apology from 2022-04-02T03:25:35

Friday, April 1: Pope Francis delivers historic apology to Indigenous people for church’s role in residential schools; three generations of the same family share what the papal apology means to the...

First Nations delegates meet the Pope from 2022-04-01T03:07:12

Thursday, March 31: An optimistic meeting between First Nations and the Pope; Russia threatens to cut off oil to unfriendly countries; and, keeping First Nations traditions alive while in Vatican C...

First Nations delegates to meet Pope from 2022-03-31T03:00:40

Wednesday, March 30: First Nations delegates prepare to meet with Pope Franics; the rarity of a papal apology; and, Bruce Willis steps away from acting due to aphasia. 

Peace talks resume from 2022-03-30T03:30:18

Tuesday, March 29: Peace talks resume between Ukraine and Russia; Indigenous delegates were given access to a collection of artifacts; and, the Queen attends a ceremony to honour her late husband. 

Delegates arrive in Vatican City from 2022-03-29T02:58:12

Monday, March 28: Indigenous delegates meet with the Pope to discuss reconciliation; another round of peace talks are to begin between Ukraine and Russia; and, Will Smith apologizes for this slap a...

Ukrainian theatre bombed by Russia from 2022-03-26T03:22:09

Friday, March 25: Hundreds are estimated to have died after a Ukrainian theatre was bombed; B.C. to offer one-time rebate for high gas prices; and, Canada’s World Cup dreams are still alive.

Emergency NATO summit from 2022-03-25T03:50:27

Thursday, March 24: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends emergency NATO meeting; humanitarian crisis takes hold in Ukraine; and, a national monument to commemorate injustices against Canada's LGBT...

Ukraine takes back territory from 2022-03-24T04:28:11

Wednesday, March 23: Ukrainian forces take back more territory; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to European Parliament; and, a surprise in the tennis world.

Liberals reach agreement with NDP from 2022-03-23T03:40:27

Tuesday, March 22: The Liberal and NDP reach a confidence-and-supply agreement; Ukrainian forces reclaim key city; and, looking ahead to the Oscars.

Shopping district hit by shelling from 2022-03-22T03:44:55

Monday, March 21: Russian shelling hits Ukrainian shopping district; Canada pressured to increase NATO defence commitments; and, a young Ukrainian girl sings her national anthem.

Russia’s alarming escalation across Ukraine from 2022-03-19T03:32:49

Friday, March 18: Parts of Ukraine’s port city of Mariupol lie in ruin from Russian shelling; U.S. President Joe Biden warns Chinese President Xi Jinping not to give military aid to Russia; and, an...

Dire search for survivors from 2022-03-18T03:46:19

Thursday, March 17: A dire search for survivors after Russia bombs a shelter with children inside; HMCS Halifax prepares to set sail for Europe to re-enforce NATO; and, St. Paddy’s Day celebrations...

Russia bombs makeshift shelter holding hundreds of people from 2022-03-17T03:44:22

Wednesday, March 16: Russia’s military strikes a Mariupol theatre where hundreds of people sought shelter; Canadians hope to open their homes to Ukrainian refugees; and, the U.S. Senate says it’s t...

Zelensky’s plea to Canada’s Parliament from 2022-03-16T04:18:42

Tuesday, March  15: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges Canada to support a no-fly zone; house prices hit new highs; and, rocker Rod Stewart swaps out a mic for a shovel to tackle his neig...

Russia strikes despite peace talks with Ukraine from 2022-03-15T03:11:54

Russia and Ukraine hold their fourth day of peace talks as the war rages; Transport Canada looks into a flight during the trucker convoy protests; and, a safe haven for artists with disabilities.

Russia intensifies push on Ukraine’s capital from 2022-03-12T04:27

Friday, March 11: Russian forces prepare for a push on Ukraine’s capital; Canada sanctions Russian oligarch and Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich; and, thoughts on truth and Russia’s justification ...

Russia’s intense bombing of Mariupol from 2022-03-11T04:28

Thursday, March 10: Ukrainians bury their dead in the city of Mariupol amid a brief pause in Russia’s bombing; CTV National News Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme speaks with Prime Minis...

Russia bombs Ukrainian maternity hospital from 2022-03-10T04:14:38

Wednesday, March 9: Russia’s military bombs a maternity hospital in the besieged port city of Mariupol; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits NATO leaders; and, hundreds of Ukrainian orphans escape ...

Ukrainians trapped by Russian bombings from 2022-03-09T04:14:56

Tuesday, March 8: Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are trapped as the Russian military lays siege to Ukraine’s cities; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with NATO leaders in Europe; and, Latvi...

Russia intensifies shelling in Ukraine from 2022-03-08T04:26:54

Monday, March 7: Ukrainians civilians are running out of supplies as Russia intensifies its shelling of cities; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sanctions 10 more Russian oligarchs; and, couples surro...

Russia betrays ceasefire as invasion intensifies from 2022-03-06T04:24:58

Saturday, March 5: Russia betrays a ceasefire as members of the Russian government warn counteractions for sanctions.

Russia seizes nuclear power plant from 2022-03-05T04:12:48

Friday, March 4: Russia’s military seizes the largest nuclear power plant in Europe; gas prices soar across Canada; and, thoughts on courage in the face of devastating odds.

Russian forces target Ukrainian civilians from 2022-03-04T04:00:45

Thursday, March 3: More than a million refugees have fled the war as Russian forces attack Ukrainian cities; Canada joins allies in going after the riches of oligarchs; and, a dancer puts his caree...

Russia ramps up attacks from 2022-03-03T03:47

Wednesday, March 2: Russian forces push to bomb and seize key Ukrainian cities as hundreds of thousands of people are displaced; the Bank of Canada raises its key interest rate for the first time i...

Ukrainian cities under siege from 2022-03-02T04:51:24

Tuesday, March 1: Russia’s military targets Ukraine’s two biggest cities; U.S. President Joe Biden says the West is united against Vladimir Putin in his State of the Union Address; and, a family sh...

Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia from 2022-03-01T04:32:37

Monday, Feb. 28: Russian rockets fell over Ukraine just as the two countries sat down for the first day of peace talks; Thousands of Ukrainians are desperately trying to cross the border; and a fix...

Fighting to save Kyiv from 2022-02-26T04:03:06

Friday, Feb. 25: Fighting intensifies around Kyiv as Russia pushes for the capital; Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King denied bail; and, Ukrainian-Canadians embrace their culture through dance.

Devastating impact of Russia’s invasion from 2022-02-25T04:09:18

Thursday, Feb. 24: Russia launches a brutal bombardment of Ukraine; Western nations target Moscow’s elite with sanctions; and, the war in Europe grips Canadians with family ties in Ukraine.

Russia hit with new sanctions from 2022-02-23T04:45:05

Tuesday, Feb. 22: Western nations hit back at Russia with economic sanctions, hoping to avoid a full-scale war in Ukraine; an uneasy calm hangs over Ottawa while trucker convoy organizers try to ge...

Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine from 2022-02-22T04:35:03

Monday, Feb. 21: Russian President Vladimir Putin orders forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine; House of Commons has passed a motion to approve the Emergencies Act; and remembering the ...

Police arrest more than 100 protesters from 2022-02-19T04:06

Friday, Feb. 18: Police arrest more than 100 protesters in downtown Ottawa as others refuse to leave the trucker convoy rally; U.S. President Joe Biden delivers a stern warning of Russia invading U...

Ottawa protest organizers arrested from 2022-02-18T04:54

Thursday, Feb. 17: Ottawa police arrest two organizers of the trucker convoy as other protesters remain defiant; Canada's women's hockey team captures gold; and, a young artist who redesigned Canad...

Trucker protesters defy police warnings from 2022-02-17T04:34

Wednesday, Feb. 16: Trucker convoy protesters in Ottawa remain in their camps despite escalating police warnings; gas prices soar across Canada as inflation spikes; and, a man dedicates his life to...

Trudeau invokes Emergencies Act from 2022-02-15T04:57:57

Monday, Feb. 14: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invokes the Emergencies Act to address the trucker convoy protesters; province relax their COVID-19 restrictions; and a pair of Alberta ballet dancers...

Injunction granted to end blockade from 2022-02-12T04:31

Friday, Feb. 11: A judge grants injunction to end blockade in Windsor, Ont.; a state of emergency is declared in Ontario; and, an memorializing Black history and culture in Vancouver.

Border blockade in Manitoba from 2022-02-11T04:58:04

Thursday, Feb. 10: Trucks and protesters are blocking border crossings in three provinces; blockades are disrupting supply chains on both sides of the border; and, looking ahead to Super Bowl ads.

Economic pain of border blockades from 2022-02-10T04:32

Wednesday, Feb. 9: Blockades at Canada-U.S. border crossings cause economic pain; Ottawa police seize fuel, remind protesters they could be arrested; and, Canada’s population is growing despite the...

Children living in trucks at Ottawa protest from 2022-02-09T04:39:31

Tuesday, Feb. 8: Ottawa police say the number of children living inside trucks at the convoy protest is hampering their response; U.S. soldiers arrive in Poland as tensions simmer between Russia an...

Fuel keeps trucker convoy protest running from 2022-02-08T04:41:28

Monday, Feb. 7: Protesters provide a constant supply of fuel to keep the trucker convoy running in Ottawa; the United States shows solidarity with Europe as tensions mount between Ukraine and Russi...

Truck convoy protesters under pressure in Ottawa from 2022-02-05T04:45:55

Feb. 4: ‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters face rising pressure from Ottawa police and a lawsuit; a group of women create a safe space to play video games online; and, a resilient team of dragon boat race...

Convoy organizers determined to stay in Ottawa from 2022-02-04T04:34:22

Thursday, Feb. 3: Freedom Convoy organizers vow to stay in Ottawa; new interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen faces questions on the protesters and her party’s strategy; and, Canadian artist Ru...

Erin O'Toole out as Conservative leader from 2022-02-03T04:33

Wednesday, Feb. 2: Erin O’Toole ousted as Conservative leader; U.S. and Russian troops on the move around Ukraine; and, a young aspiring author hides his work in a local library.

Kenney condemns border blockade from 2022-02-02T04:54:17

Tuesday, Feb. 1: Alberta Premier Jason Kenney condemns a blockade of truckers at the U.S. border; growing frustration in Ottawa after four days of protests; and, cheetahs born in Canada enjoy a new...

Trudeau comments on trucker protest from 2022-02-01T04:40:40

Monday, Jan. 31: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau denounces the behaviour of some protesting in Ottawa as the trucker rally continues for a third day; Ontario and Quebec ease COVID-19 restrictions; an...

Truckers protesting mandates reach Ottawa from 2022-01-29T04:36:10

Friday, Jan. 28: Truckers protesting vaccine mandates arrive on Parliament Hill ahead of a weekend rally; plus, Ukraine’s president asks the West to tone down its rhetoric.

Trucker convoy rolls through Toronto from 2022-01-28T04:36

Thursday, Jan. 27: Truckers protesting a federal vaccine mandate pass through Toronto as supporters gather along highway overpasses; quick thinking from a police officer saves the life of a choking...

PM pushes back on supply-chain claims from 2022-01-27T04:40

Wednesday, Jan. 26: The Freedom Convoy reaches Ontario as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pushes back on claims about grocery store supply-chain issues; displaced families are pushed to make unthinka...

Dozens of potential burial sites at former residential school from 2022-01-26T04:35:52

Tuesday, Jan. 25: A B.C. First Nation says they have discovered 93 potential burial sites on the grounds of a former residential school; U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under investigation for...

U.S. ready to deploy troops from 2022-01-25T04:40:39

Monday, Jan. 24: The U.S. puts 8,500 combat-ready troops on heightened alert in case Russia invades Ukraine; donors raise millions of dollars for truckers protesting a vaccine mandate; and, a glee ...

Two Canadians shot dead at a Mexican resort from 2022-01-22T04:33:22

Friday, Jan. 21: A shooting at a Mexican resort leaves two Canadians dead, another injured, and a suspect on the run; Canada’s top doctor says Omicron may have peaked nationally as ICU cases rise; ...

Four people, including baby, found dead near border from 2022-01-21T04:33:36

Thursday, Jan. 20: A family of four, including a baby, die in a desperate attempt to cross the border in freezing temperatures; Ontario announces plans to relax COVID-19 restrictions; and, for the ...

Afghan families torn apart by Taliban from 2022-01-20T04:44

Wednesday, Jan. 19: An Afghan family separated by chaos and violence hopes to reunite; Dr. Roberta Bondar marks 30 years since her historic journey into space; and, the rise to fame of Biscuit, the...

Millions of Afghans on the brink of starvation from 2022-01-19T04:25:12

Tuesday, Jan. 18: CTV’s Paul Workman reports from Kabul, where a lack of jobs and hunger have become a deadly combination; students return to in-class learning amid the threat of Omicron; and, a vi...

Blizzard hits Ontario and Quebec from 2022-01-18T04:33:47

Monday, Jan. 17: A huge blizzard dumps snow on Canada’s biggest city, causing travel chaos and cancellations; Health Canada approves Pfizer’s new treatment for COVID-19; and, students revel in thei...

Deadly explosion in Ottawa from 2022-01-15T04:40:40

Friday, Jan. 14: An explosion at an Ottawa tanker truck business leaves one dead and five missing; Saskatoon opens its arms to Afghan refugees looking for hope; and, the surprise delivery of a baby...

Prince Andrew stripped of titles from 2022-01-14T04:52:29

Thursday, Jan. 13: The Queen strips Prince Andrew of his military links and royal patronages; Afghan women who fled the Taliban start new lives in Saskatoon; and, Washington, D.C., gets a visit fro...

Omicron’s impact on a hospital ICU from 2022-01-13T04:16:36

Caption: Wednesday, Jan. 12: A Toronto hospital ICU that sees some of the worst COVID-19 cases says most of the patients are unvaccinated; British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under fire for att...

Quebec’s tax on unvaccinated from 2022-01-12T04:23

Quebec’s premier promises a significant tax on those refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19; Britain’s prime minister is accused of breaking his own pandemic rules; and, Canadian celebrities m...

Agonizing decision over children in class from 2022-01-11T04:38:45

Monday, Jan.  10: Parents face a tough choice on sending their kids back to in-class learning amid rising Omicron cases; paramedics are put under immense pressure by the pandemic; and, a pilot esca...

Debate on mandatory vaccinations from 2022-01-08T04:37:14

Friday, Jan. 7: The federal minister of health starts a debate on mandatory vaccines; a father’s bravery kicks in when his children become the victims of an attempted carjacking; and, a B.C. teenag...

Seniors trapped in isolation from 2022-01-07T04:41:46

Thursday, Jan. 6: Seniors in long-term care homes spend weeks in isolation because of COVID-19 cases among staff; one year after the Capitol Hill riot, Americans are still divided; and, the man who...

Plane party influencers under investigation from 2022-01-06T04:38:54

Wednesday, Jan. 5: Airlines refuse to board Quebec influencers caught partying without masks on a flight to Mexico; Philadelphia mourns the deaths of a dozen people, including eight children, who d...

Child welfare compensation for First Nations children from 2022-01-05T04:08

Tuesday, Jan. 4: A record-breaking settlement points to the end of a 15-year legal battle for First Nations children forced into foster care; rising cases of COVID-19 cause staff shortages across C...

Rampant infections and new restrictions from 2022-01-04T04:37

Monday, Jan. 3: Surging cases of COVID-19 force new restrictions and delays for in-class learning; the mental-health impact on children; and, a California mother gives birth to twins a month and ye...

Remembering Betty White from 2022-01-01T04:15:19

 Friday, Dec. 31: Beloved actor Betty White dies at the age of 99; COVID-19 cases skyrocket across the country; and, ringing in 2022.

Omicron infections skyrocket in Canada from 2021-12-31T03:55

Thursday, Dec. 30: Provinces enforce tougher restrictions and delay schools from reopening as COVID-19 cases spike; snow causes chaos on Vancouver roads; and, a resolve to remember the good as 2021...

World Juniors cancelled amid Omicron surge from 2021-12-30T03:52:20

Rising cases of COVID-19 forces the cancellation of the World Juniors; provinces delay sending children back to classrooms; and, unsold Christmas trees make for a festive feast at the Berlin Zoo.

Quebec takes drastic measure for health care from 2021-12-29T04:40:56

Tuesday, Dec. 28: Quebec asks some health-care workers with COVID-19 to return to work; Canadian consumers get ready to tackle rising grocery bills; and, digitally unwrapping an Egyptian mummy.

Dangerous cold snap in Western Canada from 2021-12-28T04:41:04

Monday, Dec. 27: Bone-chilling cold temperatures hit Western Canada; Quebec filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée dies at 58; and, a family of Afghan refugees have a joyful reunion in Edmonton.

The rush for a third shot on the eve of a second pandemic Christmas from 2021-12-25T04:05:29

Friday, Dec. 24: Some provinces record a record number of infections ahead of the holidays; thousands of flights cancelled due to COVID-19 staffing shortages; and, the messaging behind the music of...

COVID-19 cases hit a new all-time high ahead of the holidays from 2021-12-24T04:19:06

Thursday, Dec. 23: Omicron disrupts Christmas plans as Canada logs a record number of COVID-19 infections; breaking down the latest research on the new variant; and, a bright idea connects an entir...

Quebec limiting gatherings on Boxing Day from 2021-12-23T04:11

Wednesday, Dec. 22: Quebec is limiting gatherings to just six people after Christmas; the federal government is temporarily expanding its benefits program; and, the police minister of Madagascar sw...

Montreal issues state of emergency over Omicron variant from 2021-12-22T04:23

Tuesday, Dec. 21: Montreal issues a state of emergency due to the Omicron variant; reports suggest the NHL and NHL Players' Association will pass on the 2022 Winter Olympics; and, a Christmas tree ...

Quebec shuts down due to COVID-19 from 2021-12-21T04:28:15

Monday, Dec. 20: Quebec shut down schools, bars and gyms as COVID-19 cases soar across the province; Health-care workers are holding their breath to see what the next wave of COVID-19 will bring; a...

New COVID-19 restrictions from 2021-12-18T03:55

Friday, Dec. 17: Several provinces announce new restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge; new testing requirements for people entering Canada; and, a woman's donation that helped save a young girl's life.

New measures to fight Omicron from 2021-12-17T05:01

Thursday, Dec. 16: Quebec has introduced stricter measures to curb the spread of the Omicron variant; kidnapped missionary members released in Haiti; and, an all-female hockey tournament in Montreal.

Omicron spurs travel advisory from 2021-12-16T04:33:54

Wednesday, Dec. 15: The federal government advises against international travel; Ontario expands its COVID-19 booster program; and, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers celebrate their Grey Cup win.

Restrictions are returning from 2021-12-15T04:36:27

Tuesday, Dec. 14: Some provinces are rolling out new restrictions amid growing COVID-19 cases; the federal government provides a fiscal update; and, turning ocean trash into a Christmas tree. 

Trudeau talks COVID-19, inflation from 2021-12-14T04:35:25

Monday, Dec. 13: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a year-end conversation with CTV's Question Period Host Evan Solomon; A warning about Omicron’s spread in Canada; and sending Christmas cards to t...

Projected spike of Omicron in Canada from 2021-12-11T04:27:10

Friday, Dec. 10: New modelling shows Omicron could lead a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Canada going into the new year; WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange finds himself one step closer to facing es...

Food prices face steep hike next year from 2021-12-10T05:13:52

Thursday, Dec. 9: A new report says food prices in Canada could rise by five to seven per cent next year; a Quebec elementary school teacher is removed from class for wearing a hijab; and, an Indig...

Canada’s two-year goal to resettle Afghans from 2021-12-09T05:02

Wednesday, Dec. 8: The Canadian government says it will take two years to resettle 40,000 Afghan refugees, despite immediate dangers; young Canadians lose hope of home ownership; and, a young artis...

Ontario hits pause on reopening from 2021-12-08T03:58:16

Tuesday, Dec. 7: Ontario hospitals could be under strain by January if COVID-19 cases keep rising; plus, two encouraging vaccines being made in Canada.

Change in travel regulations causes confusion from 2021-12-07T04:47

Monday, Dec. 6: Changing travel regulations cause confusion; meanwhile, the U.S. announces a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics.

Labs worldwide study Omicron as spread continues from 2021-12-04T04:40:43

Friday, Dec. 3: Scientists study the Omicron variant as it spreads worldwide; meanwhile, new guidelines in Canada on third doses ofCOVID-19 vaccines.

Omicron triggers return of travel restrictions from 2021-12-03T04:53

Thursday, Dec. 2: The Omicron variant spreads to dozens of countries, prompting the return of travel restrictions; Alec Baldwin shares his story in the fatal prop gun shooting of cinematographer Ha...

First confirmed Omicron case in U.S. from 2021-12-02T04:53:46

Wednesday, Dec. 1: Scientists look at the efficacy of booster shots as the U.S. confirms its first case of the Omicron variant; Afghan refugees face housing challenges with many still living in hot...

Afghan family reunited in Alberta after 10 years from 2021-12-01T15:22:33

Friday, Nov. 12: A family reunites in Alberta after fleeing their home in Afghanistan; meanwhile former Trump advisor charged for contempt of Congress.

Canada’s evolving travel ban from 2021-12-01T04:36

Tuesday, Nov. 30: Canada enacts tougher measures for international travellers to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant; Barbados becomes the world’s newest republic; and, Unzipped, an immersive...

More cases of Omicron in Canada from 2021-11-30T04:49:12

Monday, Nov. 29: At least five cases of Omicron detected in Canada as the COVID-19 variant spreads globally; residents of Abbotsford, B.C., brace for the next atmospheric river storm; and, a beauti...

Escalating concern over new COVID-19 variant from 2021-11-27T04:38:43

Friday, Nov. 26: Markets tumble and flights are suspended as the world reacts to Omicron, a new COVID-19 variant of concern; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau surveys the flood damage in B.C.; and, rem...

B.C. readies for more rain, ongoing flood recovery from 2021-11-26T05:03:50

Thursday, Nov. 25: B.C. hopes repairs are enough for more rain on the way, meanwhile crews in the Maritimes work to repair the damage caused by a severe storm.

East Coast battered by heavy rain from 2021-11-25T04:51:01

Wednesday, Nov. 24: High winds and heavy rainfall pummel parts of Atlantic Canada; a baroness helps people fleeing the Taliban find safety in Athens; and, a big reveal for the long-awaited renovati...

B.C. braces for more rain amid recovery efforts from 2021-11-24T04:45:42

Tuesday, Nov. 23: British Columbians trying to recover from widespread flooding prepare for more heavy rain; climate change, reconciliation and pandemic recovery top the throne speech; and, strande...

B.C. residents stranded by floods tell their story from 2021-11-24T02:51:02

Wednesday, Nov. 17: Those who were stranded by floods in B.C. tell their story, meanwhile migrants moved from Belarus border to ease tensions with Poland.

Canadian soldiers help stranded reach safety in B.C. from 2021-11-24T02:50:40

Thursday, Nov. 18: Canadian soldiers in B.C. help stranded flood victims and prepare to help fix damaged infrastructure; North America’s three leaders meet in Washington, D.C.

Repairs begin on broken dyke that flooded B.C. farmland from 2021-11-24T02:50:19

Friday, Nov. 19: B.C. begins fixing the section of broken dyke that flooded farmland; plus, Kyle Rittenhouse is acquitted of all charges.

CAF assisting in B.C., rescuing livestock from 2021-11-24T02:49

Monday, Nov. 22: Members of the Canadian Armed Forces continue to assist the recovery in B.C, meanwhile the Wisconsin parade suspect faces murder charges.

Rescue efforts underway in B.C. flood emergency from 2021-11-17T04:49

Tuesday, Nov. 16: Thousands impacted by widespread flooding in B.C., as one death confirmed in mudslides; Canada launches a charm offensive against U.S. protectionism; and, a province with a histor...

Widespread flooding prompts evacuations in B.C from 2021-11-16T04:36:24

Monday, Nov. 15: Mudslides trap drivers on a B.C. highway; former Trump White House aide Steve Bannon faces criminal contempt charges; and, the Canadian men’s soccer team prepares for a key World C...

Canadians gather to honour the fallen ones from 2021-11-12T04:31

Biden set to host his first Three Amigos summit from 2021-11-11T04:35

Wednesday, Nov. 10: U.S. President Biden will host Canadian and Mexican leaders for the first time in his presidency, meanwhile Ontario is pausing its reopening plan.

Carey Price breaks silence on substance use from 2021-11-10T05:33:03

Tuesday, Nov. 9: NHL goalie Carey Price broke his silence about treatment for substance use, meanwhile Health Canada has approved the Pfizer booster.

U.S.-Canada border reopens, PCR test still required from 2021-11-09T04:47:10

Monday, Nov. 8: There are calls to end PCR tests at the U.S.-Canada border, meanwhile O’Toole is accusing some of his own MP’s of spreading misinformation.

Kabul safe houses close from 2021-11-06T03:29:03

Friday, Nov. 5: Advocates call for federal aid as Kabul safe houses close; Canadian veteran speaks out on sexual assault; and, Cashierless convenience stores popping up across Canada.

Feds plan to raise, re-lower flags for Remembrance Day from 2021-11-05T03:34:49

Wednesday, Nov. 3: The federal government is expected to announce on Friday that it will raise, and re-lower Canadian flags on federal buildings and on the Peace Tower, for Remembrance Day.

Three provinces set plans to rollout booster shots from 2021-11-04T04:11:44

Wednesday, Nov. 3: Three provinces revealed rollout plans for COVID-19 booster shots, meanwhile medical procedures are being cancelled in N.L over a cyberattack.

U.S. gives final clearance to vaccinate kids as young as five from 2021-11-03T04:01:46

Tuesday, Nov. 2: U.S. health officials gave the final signoff to Pfizer's kid-size COVID-19 shot. Plus more airports are resuming international flights.

World leaders commit to fighting climate change from 2021-11-02T04:27:37

Monday, Nov. 1: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for global action in the fight against climate change on Monday and formally committed to a cap on emissions at COP26.

Feds appeal ruling for Indigenous children compensation from 2021-10-30T03:39:13

Feds appeal ruling for Indigenous children compensation

CAPTION: Friday, Oct. 29: The federal government files an appeal over compensation for First Nations children harmed by the child we...

Blackhawks sex abuse case fallout from 2021-10-29T04:14:51

Thursday, Oct. 28: Florida Panthers head coach Joel Quenneville resigns as the NHL grapples with fallout from the Chicago Blackhawks sex abuse case; shipping containers from a burning cargo ship wa...

Pope to travel to Canada for reconciliation from 2021-10-28T03:37:12

Wednesday, Oct. 27: Pope Francis expresses a willingness to travel to Canada amid a push for a papal apology to Indigenous people; allegations of a toxic work environment inside the Alberta legisla...

Trudeau unveils major shakeup of cabinet from 2021-10-27T04:02:38

Tuesday, Oct. 26: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau overhauls his cabinet with new faces and major changes; the results of an independent investigation into allegations of sexual assault hang over the ...

‘Bomb cyclone’ hits British Columbia from 2021-10-26T03:38

Monday, Oct. 25: A ‘bomb cyclone’ strikes British Columbia, causing widespread power outages; a Facebook whistleblower claims the tech giant lets online hate fester; and, whale watchers delight in ...

Fatal prop gun shooting on film set from 2021-10-23T03:47

Friday, Oct. 22: Alec Baldwin didn’t know a prop gun held a live round when he fatally shot one person and injured another, according to an affidavit; Ontario unveils its long-term plan to lift COV...

Ottawa unveils vaccine passport plan from 2021-10-22T03:40

Thursday, Oct. 20: The federal government says standardized vaccine passports for international travel are being issued by provinces and territories; a team searches for potential unmarked graves o...

Canada’s high cost of living from 2021-10-21T03:46

Wednesday, Oct. 20: Canadian consumers feel the pinch on everything from gas to groceries; the Queen takes time off work on the advice of doctors; and, the long-awaited return of Canada’s NBA team ...

Historic wins in Alberta municipal elections from 2021-10-20T03:35:55

Tuesday, Oct. 19: Jyoti Gondek is the first woman elected as Calgary’s mayor, while Amarjeet Sohi becomes the first racialized mayor of Edmonton; supply-chain woes add urgency to the holiday shoppi...

Trudeau apologizes to Indigenous leaders he snubbed from 2021-10-19T04:17:08

Monday, Oct. 18: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets Indigenous leaders in B.C. to apologize for not showing up on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; the FBI lands in Haiti to help free an ...

Fuel found in Iqaluit water tank from 2021-10-16T04:10:47

Friday, Oct. 15: Tests reveal high concentrations of fuel in a tank that supplies water to Iqaluit; a Winnipeg taxi driver faces charges after a woman is dragged behind the cab; and, remarkable ima...

Top military commander wants his job back from 2021-10-15T03:36:52

Thursday, Oct. 14: Admiral Art McDonald says he should be reinstated as commander of the Canadian Armed Forces in an exclusive broadcast interview; violence erupts in Lebanon over an investigation ...

U.S. land border to reopen to fully vaccinated Canadians from 2021-10-14T03:48:31

Wednesday, Oct. 13: Fully vaccinated Canadians get ready to cross the U.S. land border in early November; COVID-19 pushes Saskatchewan’s ICUs to the breaking point; and, the late Christopher Plumme...

Iqaluit residents told not to drink tap water from 2021-10-13T03:48

Tuesday, Oct. 12: Iqaluit declares state of emergency as residents told not to drink tap water; a rapid rate of COVID-19 infections forces New Brunswick to move its hospitals into red alert; and, t...

Canadian economist wins Nobel Prize from 2021-10-12T04:03:12

 Monday, Oct. 11: Canadian economist David Card wins a Nobel Prize for his research challenging assumptions on raising the minimum wage; William Shatner prepares to explore the final frontier aboar...

COVID-19 cases levelling off in Canada from 2021-10-09T03:31:02

Friday, Oct. 8: Federal modelling indicates COVID-19 cases are levelling off in Canada for the first time in months; five political cartoonists get a special stamp of approval; and, expressions of ...

Carey Price enters player assistance program from 2021-10-08T03:56

Thursday, Oct. 7: Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price seeks help with the NHLPA assistance program for undisclosed reasons; in Alberta, a new list of school COVID-19 outbreaks reveals just how ma...

Malaria vaccine endorsed by WHO for children from 2021-10-07T03:36

Wednesday, Oct. 6: A newly approved vaccine against malaria could save the lives of tens of thousands of children every year; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologizes for his Tofino trip on the Nat...

Facebook whistleblower gives glimpse of company’s inner workings from 2021-10-06T04:18:36

Tuesday, Oct. 5: A former product manager at Facebook testifies that the company put profits over people; Ontario tries to curb COVID-19 at high-risk schools with rapid tests; and, a music teacher ...

Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram hit with outages from 2021-10-05T03:44:07

Monday, Oct. 4: A major outage hits Facebook on the eve of a whistleblower’s testimony against the company; Alberta’s health-care system buckles under the strain of COVID-19 as help is slow to arri...

Peter Nygard consents to extradition from 2021-10-02T03:41:16

Thursday, Sept. 30: Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard consents to being extradited to the U.S. to face sex trafficking charges; Primer Minister Justin Trudeau faces public backlash over th...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation from 2021-10-01T03:46

Thursday, Sept. 30: Canada marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with ceremonies and gatherings across the country; residential school survivors look for justice and healing; Ca...

Residential school survivors raise flag on Parliament Hill from 2021-09-30T04:13:30

Wednesday, Sept. 29: As Canada prepares to mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, residential school survivors raise a flag on Parliament Hill; a legal victory brings Britney Spe...

Most miners freed from northern Ontario mine from 2021-09-29T04:06:59

Tuesday, Sept. 28: Most of the 39 miners are freed from a northern Ontario mine; Alberta’s health-care system on the brink of collapse; John Lennon’s lost interview tapes headed to auction.

39 miners trapped in northern Ontario from 2021-09-28T03:25:23

Monday, Sept. 27: 39 miners are trapped in northern Ontario; Annamie Paul resigns as Green Party leader; Tree of Hope project supports MMIWG.

Kovrig, Spavor released from 2021-09-25T04:08:26

Friday, Sept. 24: Two detained Canadians released by China; difficult decisions in Alberta hospitals; and, a robot that is clearing tables at a B.C. restaurant.

ICUs on the brink from 2021-09-24T04:02:44

Thursday, Sept. 23: The COVID-19 situation worsens in two provinces; Two former SNC-Lavalin executives have been charged; and, the push for one-size-fits-all chargers.

Ont., N.B. roll out vaccine passports from 2021-09-23T03:51

Wednesday, Sept. 22: Proof of vaccination is now required in two more provinces; Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole faces calls for leadership review; and, a memorial for Americans who have died from...

Canada chooses minority government from 2021-09-22T03:50

Tuesday, Sept. 21: With a minority win, what’s next for the Liberals? Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole dodges questions about leadership; and, a cabinet shuffle by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. 

Liberals win minority government from 2021-09-21T07:06:59

Monday, Sept. 21: Justin Trudeau’s Liberals win their third mandate but fall short of a majority; Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole puts a positive spin on his party’s loss; and, strategists break d...

Final weekend of campaigning before election day from 2021-09-18T04:05

Fri. Sept. 17: The federal leaders are jockeying for votes in the final days of the federal campaign; The fourth wave of COVID-19 is threatening health-care systems in Western Canada; and, a former...

ICUs filling up with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients from 2021-09-16T04:09

Wednesday, Sept. 15: An Ontario ICU struggles to care for an increasing number of young, unvaccinated COVID-19 patients; one-on-one with Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau; and, four civilians launch in...

Expanding risk in hotspots for the unvaccinated from 2021-09-15T04:04:23

Tuesday, Sept. 14: Alberta’s top doctor admits the province’s reopening plans were premature; Canada’s Norm Macdonald, a giant of comedy, dies at 61; and, Canadians discover a major security flaw i...

Front-line frustration at anti-vaccine protesters from 2021-09-14T04:11

Monday, Sept. 13: Health-care workers are faced with anti-vaccine protesters outside hospitals; the gloves come off for Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole in the fin...

Federal leaders sharpen their final pitches to voters from 2021-09-11T05:38:04

Friday, Sept. 10: The major federal party leaders head back on the road after the debate, sharpening their attacks for the final week ahead; the Taliban violently cracks down on protesters as more ...

Sparks fly in final federal election debate from 2021-09-10T04:46:51

Thursday, Sept. 9: Five federal party leaders go face to face for the last time in the English-language debate; a harrowing journey for Afghans crossing Pakistan’s border; and, Canadian films in th...

Party leaders in pressure-cooker French-language debate from 2021-09-09T04:12:01

Wednesday, Sept. 8: Amid a tight election race, the major party leaders square off in a tense French-language debate; parents and students try to get their hands on rapid tests as COVID-19 cases ri...

Denouncing violence on the campaign trail from 2021-09-08T04:03:40

Tuesday, Sept. 7: The major federal party leaders find common ground in condemning violence on the eve of the debates; millions of children return to school amid a fourth wave of COVID-19; and, Ley...

Two weeks left in tight election race from 2021-09-07T03:45

Monday, Sept. 6: Anti-vaccination protesters throw gravel at Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, marking a low point in the federal election campaign with two weeks to go; the Taliban claim total contro...

Grim modelling for Canada’s fourth wave from 2021-09-04T03:57:30

Friday, Sept. 3: The latest COVID-19 modelling warns of a severe fourth wave unless Canadians take action; strangers are praised as heroes after a shocking stabbing spree in New Zealand; and, Broad...

Ida kills dozens in U.S. northeast from 2021-09-03T04:21:38

Thursday, Sept. 2: Torrential rain from Ida kills dozens in the U.S. northeast and leaves parts of New York City flooded; four federal party leaders face off in the first French-language debate; an...

Ontario unveils vaccine certificate policy from 2021-09-02T04:19:25

Wednesday, Sept. 1: Ontario says it will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to access non-essential businesses, starting on Sept. 22; the federal party leaders prepare for their first face-to-fa...

Alarming number of Canadians left behind in Afghanistan from 2021-09-01T04:05:08

Tuesday, Aug. 31: The federal government says about 1,250 Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their family members are still trapped in Afghanistan; survivors of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana n...

Last U.S. flight from Afghanistan marks end of 20-year war from 2021-08-31T04:06:53

Monday, Aug. 30: The final U.S. military flight from Kabul marks the end of America’s 20-year war in Afghanistan; climate change takes centre stage on the federal election campaign trail; and, a 16...

Afghans mourn dead as U.S. warns of more attacks from 2021-08-28T04:08:02

Friday, Aug. 27: Afghans mourn those killed in a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport as the U.S. warns of further attacks from ISIS-K; a new study looks at the Delta variant’s heightened risk...

Attack on crowds at Kabul airport after Canadian mission ends from 2021-08-27T04:03:58

Thursday, Aug. 26: Suicide bombers strike crowds near the Kabul airport after Canada’s last military flight leaves Afghanistan; mounting anxiety as school resumes in parts of Canada as COVID-19 cas...

Last Canadian military flight set to leave Kabul from 2021-08-26T04:11:28

Wednesday, Aug. 25: The last Canadian military flight out of Kabul is expected to leave Thursday as thousands of Afghans plead for help; the Public Health Agency of Canada stops press briefings dur...

Pressure mounts in Afghan rescue flights from 2021-08-25T04:23:11

Tuesday, Aug. 24: Canada faces increasing pressure to rescue as many Afghan allies as possible before a U.S. deadline; federal party leaders pitch plans for affordable housing; and, Rolling Stones ...

Canadian special forces assist Afghan rescues from 2021-08-24T04:15:12

Monday, Aug. 23: Canadian special forces in Kabul help Afghan allies reach flights to freedom as desperation grows; health care becomes a central focus of Day Nine on the election campaign trail; a...

Canadian military resumes flights out of Kabul from 2021-08-21T03:49

Friday, Aug. 20: The Canadian military resumes evacuation flights from Afghanistan as the Taliban cracks down; the U.S. extends its land border restrictions to non-essential travel for another 30 d...

Heightened urgency in rescue of Afghan allies from 2021-08-20T04:03:35

Thursday, Aug. 19: A global race to rescue Afghan allies from Taliban rule as violence erupts in Kabul; federal party leaders focus on Canada’s housing issues; and, a skeleton unlocks secrets from ...

Violent crackdown in Afghanistan from 2021-08-19T04:05

Wednesday, Aug. 18: Rampant chaos in Afghanistan as the Taliban contradicts claims of a peaceful transition to power; Haitian earthquake survivors are in a desperate search for food and shelter; an...

Taliban declares amnesty as Afghans look to escape from 2021-08-18T04:08:22

Tuesday, Aug. 17: The Taliban holds a press conference on the future of Afghanistan to a skeptical world; Progressive Conservatives win a majority government in the Nova Scotia election; and, women...

Afghans rush to Kabul airport to escape Taliban’s brutal rule from 2021-08-17T03:49:17

Monday, Aug. 16: Chaos at the Kabul airport as desperate Afghans risk their lives to flee the Taliban; the federal party leaders embark on their first full day of the election campaign; and, U.S. P...

New survey ahead of expected election from 2021-08-14T03:47

Friday, Aug. 13: New numbers from Nanos Research show support for Liberals shrinking ahead of expected election call; feds vow to bring 20,000 vulnerable Afghans to Canada; and, a 90-year-old slugg...

Federal election call from 2021-08-13T04:03:58

Thursday, Aug. 12: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expected to launch a federal election campaign this Sunday; sources say Canadian special forces will deploy to Afghanistan to evacuate Canadian emba...

Vaccine passports for foreign travel from 2021-08-12T04:03:06

Wednesday, Aug. 11: Vaccine passports for foreign travel expected this fall; study finds that a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine provides more protection in transplant patients; and, a story of an NH...

Canadian gets 11-year prison sentence in China from 2021-08-11T04:04:47

Tuesday, Aug. 10: China sentences Canadian Michael Spavor to 11 years on spying charges; Quebec is introducing vaccine passports; and, a backyard renovation in Ottawa yields a historical find. 
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Canadian’s death sentence appeal rejected from 2021-08-10T04:06:51

Monday, Aug. 9: Chinese court rejects Canadian Robert Schellenberg’s death sentence appeal; Afghan refugees facing bureaucratic red tape; and, Canadian border opens to vaccinated Americans

Gold for the Canadian women’s soccer team from 2021-08-07T04:06:35

Friday, Aug. 6: The Canadian women’s soccer team wins gold for the first time in history; B.C. introduces new restrictions  in the Central Okanagan region as COVID-19 cases spike; and, careful cons...

Damian Warner wins gold in decathlon from 2021-08-06T04:04:48

Thursday, Aug. 5: Damian Warner wins Canada’s first gold medal in decathlon, earning himself the title of world’s greatest athlete; U.S. President Joe Biden hopes to accelerate America’s transition...

Afghan refugees reach safety in Canada from 2021-08-05T04:03:56

Wednesday, Aug. 4: The first flight of Afghan refugees who helped the CAF arrives in Canada; a march to remember the Beirut explosion ends in a violent clash over lingering injustice; and, an asylu...

Afghan interpreters in Taliban’s deadly path from 2021-08-04T04:07:42

Canadian veterans and Afghan interpreters urge Ottawa to save families from the Taliban before it’s too late; Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he lifted COVID-19 restrictions on the advice of the ...

Top doctor warns of Delta-driven fourth wave from 2021-07-31T04:10:35

Canada’s top doctor says the highly contagious Delta variant could spark a fourth wave; Manitoba communities declare an emergency over severe drought; and, the Blue Jays play at home for the first ...

Alberta rolls back COVID-19 safety protocols from 2021-07-30T04:13:43

Some doctors are furious after Alberta scraps COVID-19 safety protocols, including isolation after a positive test; Afghan nationals face technical issues in seeking Canada’s help; and, a B.C. woma...

Afghan interpreters face difficult deadline for Canadian help from 2021-07-29T04:02:27

Afghan nationals who helped the Canadian Forces face a difficult application process if they hope to escape the country; the Delta variant sparks a rise in COVID-19 transmission in parts of B.C. an...

U.S. faces surge in COVID-19 cases amid vaccine hesitancy from 2021-07-28T04:03

America faces a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, and the CDC is urging even the fully vaccinated to mask up; Montreal Canadiens fans express disappointment and discomfort over the team’s first-round...

Mary Simon becomes Canada’s 30th Governor General from 2021-07-27T03:32:25

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s remarkable journey to Rideau Hall; smoke from wildfires causes air quality warnings; and, from swimming events to judo, Canada picks up medals at the Tokyo Games.

Protection for Afghan nationals who helped Canada from 2021-07-24T04:05:16

Friday July 23: Ottawa says it will relocate Afghan nationals who helped the Canadian Forces as the Taliban’s power grows; the Tokyo Games kicks off in a stadium without crowds; and, a Montreal cou...

Unpredictable winds fuel B.C. wildfires from 2021-07-23T04:06:12

Thursday July 22: Wild winds feed volatile wildfires in B.C. as thousands are kept from their homes; rising cases of COVID-19 shadows the opening of the Tokyo Games; and, a honey-loving dog gets it...

Thousands under evacuation orders as wildfires rage from 2021-07-22T04:25:26

Thousands of Canadians are under evacuation orders as wildfires rip through neighbourhoods in the west; the prime minister holds a national summit to combat antisemitic attacks; and, a sporting spe...

B.C. declares state of emergency over wildfires from 2021-07-21T04:03:26

Tuesday July 20: Wildfires rage across British Columbia, triggering a state of emergency; heavy rains cause deadly flooding in the capital of China’s Henan province; and, Canadians reflect on compe...

Canada to welcome back U.S. travellers from 2021-07-20T04:08:28

Monday July 19: Canada plans to let fully vaccinated American travellers into Canada next month; Canadian veterans take action to get Afghan interpreters out of danger; and, an openly gay NHL prosp...

Political chaos after Haiti’s president killed from 2021-07-17T04:10:36

Wednesday, July 7: Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise gunned down inside his own home; some Canadian Catholics leave the church over residential school abuses; and, a Canadian tennis player’s big win ...

Tornado’s path of destruction in Barrie, Ont. from 2021-07-17T04:03:17

Friday July 16: Residents survey the destruction from a tornado that tore through Barrie, Ont., and left 150 homes damaged; Afghan interpreters plead with Canada to help them escape the Taliban; an...

Destructive tornado in Ontario from 2021-07-16T04:17:16

Thursday July 15: A tornado hit Barrie, Ont., causing serious damage and injuring eight people; new details about unmarked graves in B.C.; and, a Sask. rapper making it big in the world of music.

Questions over what caused the B.C. crane disaster from 2021-07-15T04:08:41

Wednesday July 14: Heartbreak and a search for answers after the Kelowna, B.C., crane collapse; interpreters who helped the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan are put in danger by a Taliban resurgence;...

Crane disaster shatters lives of families from 2021-07-14T04:06:46

Tuesday, July 13: A crane collapse in Kelowna, B.C., kills at least four people; more than 160 unmarked graves found at the site of a former residential school; and, streaming services dominate the...

Unrelenting wildfire season in B.C. from 2021-07-13T04:14:03

Monday, July 12: Hundreds of wildfires rage across B.C.; a group fighting COVID-19 restrictions in Manitoba hires a private investigator to follow a provincial judge; and, an Olympic wrestler keeps...

Residents see devastation in Lytton from 2021-07-10T04:11:02

Friday, July 9: Families are given a first-hand look at the destruction of Lytton, B.C., nine days after a fire ripped through the village; Eastern Canada prepares for heavy rain and high winds as ...

Manhunt after president’s murder in Haiti from 2021-07-09T04:08:59

Thursday, July 8: Two Haitian Americans – including one who reportedly once worked as a bodyguard at the Canadian Embassy -- are among the suspects in the assassination of Haiti’s president; the As...

Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General from 2021-07-07T03:37:14

Tuesday, July 6: Inuk leader Mary Simon is named as Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General; a Black lawyer finds herself in a company’s diversity campaign without her permission; and, the lates...

Fight against B.C. wildfires intensifies from 2021-07-06T04:06:56

Monday, July 5: Roughly a third of 200 wildfires in B.C. burn out of control; Indigenous leaders call for an end to church arsons; and, a young boy’s walk towards healing in the wake of residential...

Race to contain flames after Lytton, B.C. devastated from 2021-07-03T03:32:49

Friday, July 2: A frightening first-hand look at the destruction of Lytton, B.C., as more wildfires rage across the province; U.S. troops pull out of their main air base in Afghanistan after nearly...

Fire rips through village of Lytton, B.C. from 2021-07-02T03:35

Thursday, July 1: A fire consumes most of Lytton, B.C., after the village broke records as the hottest place in Canada for three days in a row; Alberta becomes the first province to lift most COVID...

182 unmarked graves found at residential school site from 2021-07-01T04:01:50

Wednesday, June 30: Ground-penetrating radar detects 182 unmarked graves at the site of another former residential school in B.C.; a reopening in Canada’s biggest city is more than seven months in ...

Dozens of sudden deaths linked to heat wave from 2021-06-30T04:04:36

Tuesday, June 29: Dozens of sudden deaths on the West Coast are linked to record-high temperatures; critics question the independence of the new RCMP harassment resolution centre; and, a woman’s 60...

Brutal heat wave shatters records from 2021-06-29T04:04

Monday, June 28: High temperatures break dozens of records on the West Coast; a Canadian woman is freed from a detention camp in Syria; and, a big tipper’s generosity becomes the talk of the town.

Demands for accountability in residential school horrors from 2021-06-26T04:09

Friday, June 25: The finding of hundreds of unmarked graves opens deep wounds for residential school survivors; search-and-rescue teams race to find survivors under the rubble of a fallen condo tow...

751 unmarked graves at Saskatchewan residential school from 2021-06-25T04:17:06

Thursday, June 24: Cowessess First Nation says 751 unmarked graves have been found at the site of a former residential school Saskatchewan; a frantic search for survivors after a condo tower falls ...

Saskatchewan First Nation finds hundreds of unmarked graves from 2021-06-24T04:12:47

Wednesday, June 23: Hundreds of unmarked graves are found at the former site of another residential school, this time in Saskatchewan; public health officials face vaccine hesitancy in the Prairies...

Atlantic bubble gets deflated from 2021-06-23T04:02:09

Tuesday, June 22: New Brunswick protesters block the Trans-Canada Highway over last-minute restrictions on entering Nova Scotia; the military ombudsman scolds the government for failing to take rea...

Tornado rips through Quebec community from 2021-06-22T04:26

Monday, June 19: A tornado kills one man and injures several other people in a Quebec community; medical residents on the frontlines of the pandemic face delays in becoming fully licensed doctors; ...

Alberta’s contentious reopening plans for Canada Day from 2021-06-19T04:08:07

Friday, June 18: Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his province will lift its COVID-19 restrictions on Canada Day; video captures the violent arrest of a Black teenager in Montreal; and, actor and ...

NACI updates guidelines on AstraZeneca from 2021-06-18T03:58:06

Thursday, June 17: NACI gives a late twist to AstraZeneca guidelines as Canadians hunt for second doses; an inside look at the massive renovations underway for Centre Block on Parliament Hill; and,...

COVID-19 crisis in Kashechewan from 2021-06-17T04:02:32

Wednesday, June 16: A COVID-19 outbreak rips through the remote community of Kashechewan, and half the cases are children; U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin try to ease ...

Dash for a second dose in Ontario from 2021-06-16T04:08

Tuesday, June 15: Ontarians living in COVID-19 hotspots face hurdles in the dash for a second dose; Green Party Leader Annamie Paul faces opposition from within her own party without first facing a...

Terror charges against London, Ont. attack suspect from 2021-06-15T04:03:44

Monday, June 14: The 20-year-old suspect in the killing of four Muslim family members in London, Ont., faces terrorism charges; NATO leaders warn of a military threat posed by Russia and China; and...

Thousands march against hate from 2021-06-12T04:01:51

Friday, June 11: Thousands of people of different faiths gather in London, Ont., to denounce hate and honour the Afzaal family; shoppers line up for hours in Toronto as the city reopens businesses;...

Provinces push towards reopening from 2021-06-11T04:08:08

Thursday, June 10: Provinces move towards easing COVID-19 restrictions as vaccine numbers rise; a rare floor-crossing in the House of Commons leaves the Green Party with just two seats; and, a man’...

Portrait of a family taken by hate from 2021-06-10T21:55

Wednesday, June 9: Close friends of the Muslim family killed in the London, Ont. attack share their grief; the federal government proposes a settlement with residential school day scholars; and, a ...

Shared anguish over Muslim family killed in London, Ont. from 2021-06-09T04:06:36

Tuesday, June 8: Thousands grieve and call for action against Islamophobia at a vigil for a Muslim family killed in London, Ont.; pressure to ease border restrictions for those fully vaccinated; an...

Police say Muslim family members killed in targeted attack from 2021-06-08T04:02:29

Monday, June 7: Four Muslim family members killed and another injured in what police say was a hate-motivated, targeted attack; a Canadian cardinal in Vatican City reflects on the horrors of reside...

NHL rising star Ethan Bear on facing racism in Canada from 2021-06-05T03:38

Friday, June 4: In an exclusive interview, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ethan Bear reflects on the racism he’s faced and its link to the residential school system; health experts warn of the delta va...

RCMP opens investigation at former Kamloops residential school from 2021-06-04T04:24:57

Thursday, June 3: The RCMP has opened a major investigation into the 215 unmarked graves at a former residential school; provinces reach COVID-19 vaccine milestones as national case numbers trend d...

Protecting burial grounds of children lost to residential schools from 2021-06-03T04:09:13

Wednesday, June 2: The painful process of identifying the unmarked graves of children at residential school sites; Alberta Premier Jason Kenney faces a test of leadership; and, high-altitude anxiet...

Canada’s reckoning with residential school abuses from 2021-06-02T04:10:58

Tuesday, June 1: Calls for action beyond words as Canada grapples with residential school abuses; an advisory panel says mixing COVID-19 vaccines is safe; and, a symbolic milestone in America’s pan...

Residential school survivors share stories of anguish from 2021-06-01T03:42:20

Monday, May 31: Survivors of two residential schools share their stories of abuse and loss; Air Canada gives bonuses while asking for government help; and, a five-year-old trick-shot hockey player ...

Remains of 215 children found at former residential school from 2021-05-29T03:26

Friday, May 28: The horrifying discovery of 215 children’s remains at the site of a former residential school in B.C.; Quebec relaxes its strict COVID-19 measures; and, spreading joy with miniature...

Shortening the wait between vaccine doses from 2021-05-28T04:04:02

Thursday, May 27: Several provinces cut the wait time between vaccine doses; an overdose prevention centre helps vulnerable women; and, organ donations from a Jewish man and Arab teenager offer new...

Alberta’s ambitious reopening plans from 2021-05-27T04:07:31

Wednesday, May 26: Alberta unveils a reopening plan that some doctors are calling a reckless rush; the auditor general looks at how Canada’s shortage of personal protective equipment was ignored fo...

Manitoba’s COVID-19 crisis from 2021-05-26T04:05

Tuesday, May 25: Manitoba gets out-of-province help amid a COVID-19 surge that’s overwhelming hospitals; sombre tributes to George Floyd on the anniversary of his murder; and, western Canadians loo...

Backlash against Belarus from 2021-05-25T03:19

Monday, May 24: Belarus has been accused of a state-sponsored hijacking after forcing a plane to land and arresting an opposition journalist; some Canadians marked the Victoria Day long weekend by ...

Urgent plea to stay safe from 2021-05-22T04:11:56

Friday, May 21: Residents across the prairies are being urged to stay home this long weekend as COVID-19 cases surge; Ontario is resuming use of the AstraZeneca vaccine but only for second doses; a...

Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire from 2021-05-21T04:04:56

Thursday, May 20: Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire Thursday, halting a bruising 11-day war; Ontario unveils a reopening plan largely based on vaccination efforts; and, an Ontario man captures...

New York's reopening act from 2021-05-20T04:03:28

Wednesday, May 19: New York City is filled with a mix of joy and fear as the state loosens many of its COVID-19 restrictions; preliminary results from a Spanish study suggest mix and matching vacci...

New revelations in Fortin investigation from 2021-05-19T04:07:23

Tuesday, May 18: Both Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were aware of a military investigation involving Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin; Quebec unveils a plan to lift some COV...

A new vaccine rollout lead from 2021-05-18T03:06

Monday, May 17: Brig.-Gen. Krista Brodie has been named the new national COVID-19 vaccine rollout lead as the military investigation into Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin continues; Manitoba hospitals are fee...

Fortin under military investigation from 2021-05-15T04:10

Friday, May 14: Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin no longer leading vaccine campaign pending military investigation; new public health guidelines are released for Canada's second pandemic summer; and, a Calgar...

Greyhound Canada shuts down from 2021-05-14T03:31:41

Thursday, May 13: A sudden stop after nearly a century in transit has rural riders losing a lifeline; a dangerous new flashpoint in the Middle East crisis; and, cicadas sound off after nearly two d...

Spiralling violence in the Middle East from 2021-05-13T03:34:28

Wednesday, May 12: Aerial assaults and rocket attacks lead to anger and anguish on the ground; the anxiety and assurances over AstraZeneca; and, a turbulent exit for a television pioneer.

A sudden shift on AstraZeneca from 2021-05-12T04:00

Tuesday, May 11: Revised rollouts in three provinces based on supply and science; a vicious cycle of violence in the Middle East; and, the fate of Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline, plus what it means for...

An arrest amid frightening allegations from 2021-05-11T04:07

Monday, May 10: A woman accused of using bear spray to kidnap a baby on Mother's Day; the children getting a jump-start on COVID-19 vaccination; and, an unresolved conflict ripped wide open in Jeru...

A touching reunion from 2021-05-08T03:28

Friday, May 7: A COVID-19 patient is reunited with family after spending 120 days in hospital; premiers are accused of playing pandemic politics; and, a Chinese rocket is expected to crash into Ear...

A blockbuster day for vaccines from 2021-05-07T03:31:19

Thursday, May 6: Lining up and signing up in record numbers, and the families gripped with grief; fights, fines and a culture clash in the NHL; and, Will and Kate launch their own online channel in...

Canada approves Pfizer vaccines for children from 2021-05-06T04:03

Wednesday, May 5: Offering a jab to the younger generation amid increased urgency in the vaccine race; the American shift in sharing the vaccine recipe with the rest of the world; and, nine healthy...

Clarifying the message on vaccines from 2021-05-05T04:02

Tuesday, May 4: The push for protection over preference and the research on blending different doses; new restrictions as Alberta struggles with rising infections and Nova Scotia hits a new high; a...

An outbreak of COVID-19 confusion from 2021-05-04T04:05

Monday, May 3: Fears of fuelling second thoughts on the first available shot; Alberta now the No. 1 COVID-19 hot spot on both sides of the border; and, one of the richest couples in the world calls...

Health Canada holds J&J vaccines from 2021-05-01T04:12:22

Friday, April 30: Success of targeted COVID-19 vaccinations in downtown Vancouver; Health Canada holds J&J vaccines over possible quality-control issue; and the push for representation of Indigenou...

Another military review from 2021-04-30T04:06

Thursday, April 29: Federal government orders another external review into military sexual misconduct; provinces are accelerating vaccine timelines; and, how the pandemic is driving up the price of...

A family’s compounding grief from 2021-04-29T04:06

Wednesday, April 28: A grieving Ontario family had to pay to bring a loved one's body home after a COVID-19 hospital transfer; Alberta redirects thousands of vaccines to hard-hit regions; and, Toro...

Help arrives for Ont. hospitals from 2021-04-28T04:05:23

Tuesday, April 27: Reinforcements arrive to help Ontario hospitals; Quebec woman dies of blood clot after getting AstraZeneca shot; and, the stress of tax season complicated by the pandemic.

Canada agrees to send military to Ont. hospitals from 2021-04-27T04:02:39

Monday, April 26: The federal government is sending the military to provide medical support to Ontario's overwhelmed hospitals; the changing face of COVID-19 in Alberta; and, recapping the Oscars’ ...

Evolving AstraZeneca guidelines from 2021-04-24T11:28

Friday, April 23: National vaccine panel lowers AstraZeneca eligibility to Canadians aged 30 and older; some are crossing U.S.-Canada border on foot to avoid hotel quarantine; and a book that tells...

New travel restrictions from 2021-04-23T04:03:55

Thursday, April 22: Canada is banning flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days; Ont. premier apologized over lockdown measures; and NASA’s rover made oxygen on Mars.

Calls for paid sick leave from 2021-04-22T04:03:30

Wednesday, April 21: With COVID-19 outbreaks overseas, additional travel restrictions are on the radar; essential workers in Ontario are calling for paid sick leave; and, a proposed new solution to...

Guilty on all counts from 2021-04-21T03:58

Tuesday, April 20: Ex-cop Derek Chauvin found guilty in murder of George Floyd; a pivotal round in the legal fight over Quebec’s Bill 21 is over; and, tech-savvy volunteers help Canadians book COVI...

Historic federal budget from 2021-04-20T04:02:01

Monday, April 19: The pandemic cast a large shadow as the first federal budget in two years was released; murder case against ex-cop in George Floyd's death goes to the jury; and, soccer Super Leag...

Disaster scenario in Ontario from 2021-04-17T04:01:41

Friday, April 16: Toughest restrictions yet in the province hardest hit; checkpoints at Ontario’s borders; appeals for more vaccines and hospital staff; a historic handover in Cuba; and, rememberin...

New restrictions on the radar from 2021-04-16T04:01:03

Thursday, April 15: Hard-hit hospitals mean added dread as the vaccine rollout is still plagued by delays; pleading the fifth in the killing of George Floyd as the family of Daunte Wright family pl...

Caught in the vaccine void from 2021-04-15T04:07:51

Wednesday, April 14: The last-minute letdown as 10,000 jabs are called off in a high-risk community; the harrowing story of a woman in the ICU with COVID-19 weeks from her due date; and, a 'do not ...

Repercussions from rare blood clots from 2021-04-14T04:07

Tuesday, April 13: The first Canadian blood clot case tied to AstraZeneca, as the U.S. puts Johnson and Johnson on hold; two families united by grief, demanding change for the Black men killed by M...

Saving Air Canada from 2021-04-13T04:02:03

Monday, April 12: Ottawa's plan to shore up the struggling airline with billions of taxpayer dollars; curfew frustrations fuelling violent clashes as hospitals face the cruelty of COVID-19; and, a ...

Remembering Prince Philip from 2021-04-10T04:13

Friday, April 9: Global tributes for the Duke of Edinburgh; Prince Philip’s life of service and legacy; the Queen's lasting love, Canada has its worst day yet for COVID-19 infections; and, mass eva...

Tighter restrictions and targeted rollouts from 2021-04-09T04:04:30

Thursday, April 8: The dominance of the mutant strains, the desperate search for a shot, and one patient's journey in the ICU; the financial pain of the pandemic has Canadians drowning in debt; and...

COVID-19's chokehold on Canada from 2021-04-07T03:59:55

Tuesday, April 6: Infections filling more hospitals and emptying more schools; when housing is hotter than ever, wild bidding wars become the norm; and, a sinking ship and an extraordinary rescue o...

The push to protect essential workers from 2021-04-06T04:07:32

Monday, April 5: Redefining who's most at risk as families confront a last-minute school shutdown; the gaps in Canada's vaccine rollout while the U.K. gets ready to reopen; and, the manhunt after a...

Another attack on U.S. Capitol from 2021-04-03T04:08:16

Friday, April 2: An officer was killed when a man rammed a car into U.S. Capitol barricade; Canadian families await national autism strategy; and, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter set to make history on...

Ontario's new shutdown orders from 2021-04-02T04:02

Thursday, April 1: The response to the variant threat in Canada, new restrictions and urgent warnings; and, retraining pilots sidelined by the pandemic.

Boy found safe after long search from 2021-04-01T04:03:03

Wednesday, March 31: A missing boy is found safe in Ontario after a three-day search; a look at a last-resort treatment for the most severely sick COVID-19 patients; and, a monument for brave child...

Vaccine race urgency from 2021-03-31T04:01

Tuesday, March 30: Coronavirus variants are adding urgency to Canada's vaccination race; New York police are searching for a man who violently attacked an Asian-American woman; and, meet the member...

New advice on AstraZeneca vaccine from 2021-03-30T04:01:48

Monday, March 29: Canada's immunization advisory group recommends suspension of AstraZeneca vaccinations to people younger than 55; Derek Chauvin’s trial in the death of George Floyd is underway; a...

Doctor charged with murder from 2021-03-27T04:08

Friday, March 26: A doctor in Ontario has been charged with first-degree murder, a closer look at the real estate frenzy in Canada; and, celebrating 100 years of the Bluenose ship.

Variant cases continue to rise from 2021-03-26T04:02:40

Thursday, March 25: New pressure points in Canada's pandemic pendulum; the AG’s report on Canada’s pandemic response; and, a move to cut the quarantine time for NHL players.

Worries over vaccine shipments from 2021-03-25T04:03:33

Wednesday, March 24: Concerns over EU and India tightening control over COVID-19 vaccine exports; British Columbia records another grim milestone in the opioid crisis; and, an all-women broadcast t...

A woman’s fight to save her niece from 2021-03-24T04:06:10

Tuesday, March 23: A Montreal woman is desperate for the Canadian government to help save her niece from a Syrian detention camp; some provinces are reinstating coronavirus restrictions; and, drone...

Colten Boushie’s family speaks out from 2021-03-23T04:16

Monday, March 22: Colten Boushie’s mother calls for change after watchdog report finds the RCMP racially discriminated against her; delegates from 22 countries join Canada outside Michael Kovrig’s ...

PM decries lack of transparency around Spavor, Kovrig trials from 2021-03-20T04:05:12

Friday, March 19: CTV National News podcast: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called China's 'lack of transparency' surrounding the trials for detained Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig unac...

American aid to vaccinate Canadians from 2021-03-19T03:58

Thursday, March 18: A critical loan and vital lift of 1.5 million doses; two Canadians at the mercy of Chinese justice as Michael Spavor faces a trial; and, a young man with autism pens a pitch to ...

The 'two Michaels' await trials in China from 2021-03-18T04:09

Wednesday, March 17: At the mercy of a court with no transparency as Canadian hopes hinge on a top U.S. diplomat; gunned down at a time of heightened anti-Asian hate; and, variants, vaccines and a ...

Canada's confidence in AstraZeneca from 2021-03-17T04:06:53

Tuesday, March 16: Confronting fear with facts and the deadly consequences of COVID-19 variants; murder charges in a deadly school attack in Leduc, Alta.; and, Prince Philip returns to Windsor Castle.

New advice on AstraZeneca from 2021-03-16T04:01:35

Monday, March 15: The message and the misgivings as Ontario signals the start of a third wave; a fatal stabbing inside an Alberta high school; and, two titans of telecom propose a mega-merger.

CRA locking 800K Canadian taxpayers out of accounts from 2021-03-13T05:12:33

Friday, March 12: The Canada Revenue Agency is locking out 800,000 users from their online accounts on Saturday over hacking concerns; Canada created 259,000 jobs in February, taking the unemployme...

The pandemic, one year in from 2021-03-12T04:57:36

Thursday, March 11: Losses beyond measure, a salute to health-care heroes, and the struggle to stay afloat; vaccine anxiety and assurances; and, embracing better days when we can finally close the ...

An extraordinary journey from 2021-03-11T05:02:11

Wednesday, March 10: Emotional recollections from the B.C. woman who gave birth while in a COVID-19 coma; health-care workers running on empty at a crucial point in the pandemic fight; and, the pen...

Buckingham Palace responds from 2021-03-10T05:04:36

Tuesday, March 9: The Queen on the record about Harry, Meghan and allegations of racism; a vaccine honour system under scrutiny as the virus infiltrates an inoculated care home; and, with the milit...

The Royal Family in crisis from 2021-03-09T05:04

Monday, March 8: Wounds laid bare inside the House of Windsor after Meghan and Harry's raw reveal; rewriting the rules of pandemic life for the fully vaccinated; and, the new challenge for women wi...

Canada approves another vaccine from 2021-03-06T05:35

Friday, March 5: The one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine is now approved by Health Canada; remembering Walter Gretzky, the world's most famous hockey dad; and, cryptocurrency technology that’s drivi...

Ramping up the vaccine rollout from 2021-03-05T05:09:51

Thursday, March 4: Provinces ramp up their COVID-19 vaccine rollout; Air Canada agrees to offer refunds for flights cancelled because of pandemic as part of bailout talks; and, new revelations in a...

Guilty verdict in deadly van attack from 2021-03-04T05:38:32

Wednesday, March 3: A guilty verdict in the deadly 2018 Toronto van attack; the first shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines arrives in Canada; and, why the northern lights are more visible in parts of t...

Worst year on record for Canada’s economy from 2021-03-03T05:01:53

Tuesday, March 2: New advice and the shelf life of Canada's supply of AstraZeneca vaccines are forcing provinces to pivot their rollout plans; Canada's economy had its worst year on record in 2020;...

AstraZeneca shot not recommended for seniors from 2021-03-02T05:01:46

Monday, March 1: Why the AstraZeneca vaccine is not recommended for Canadian seniors; the push to ramp up inoculations across the country; and, the Toronto woman behind a very special project in Ug...

Canada approves another COVID-19 vaccine from 2021-02-27T05:06:24

Friday, February 26: Health Canada approves the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine; CEO of Canada's largest pension fund resigns after overseas inoculation; and, the story of a social media sens...

Chief of defence staff steps down from 2021-02-26T05:08:08

Thursday, February 25: Canada's new chief of defence staff suddenly steps down; a PSW who survived a large COVID-19 variant outbreak at a long-term care home speaks out; and, the hard truth about C...

Confusion and frustration over vaccine rollout from 2021-02-25T05:06:37

Wednesday, February 24: Confusion and frustration over COVID-19 vaccine rollout disparities between provinces; the story of a front-line worker who lives in his vehicle; and, technology solves the ...

Tiger Woods injured in serious crash from 2021-02-24T05:01:29

Tuesday, February 23: Golfing legend Tiger Woods is in hospital after a major car crash; Canada and the U.S. reaffirm mutual goals in bilateral meeting; and, life after COVID-19 vaccine in one seni...

A symbolic vote against China from 2021-02-23T05:01:44

Monday, February 22: Federal MPs vote to declare China's persecution of Uighurs a genocide; a status report on Canada's vaccine rollout; and, a look at the fireball that lit up the sky in Alberta.

Variants could spark rise in cases, top doctor warns from 2021-02-20T05:10:25

Friday, February 19: Canada’s top doctor warns that variants could cause a nationwide resurgence of COVID-19 cases; Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry and Meghan are out as working members of the ...

Rover on the red planet from 2021-02-19T04:59:16

Thursday, February 18: The end of an epic journey and the start of a new era in space exploration; adjusting the vaccine timeline and mourning a victim of the variant; and, no food, no water, and n...

Variants and the vulnerable from 2021-02-18T05:02:16

Wednesday, February 17: Canada on a perilous path as mutant strains of the virus multiply; millions in Texas powerless amid a powerful storm; and, deepening concern for a missing daughter of Dubai.

Reality check on Canada’s pandemic fight from 2021-02-17T05:01:55

Tuesday, February 16: Canada sees a drop in the overall number of COVID-19 cases, but a rise in variant infections causes concern; the federal government includes a voluntary buyback plan in its gu...

Feds expect vaccine rollout to ramp up this week from 2021-02-16T05:06:21

Monday, February 15: Canada prepares to ramp up its vaccine rollout with more doses expected from Pfizer; half the United States finds itself in the grip of a major winter storm; and, a marathon ho...

N.L. election in-person voting suspended amid COVID-19 outbreak from 2021-02-13T05:06:23

Friday, February 12: Newfoundland and Labrador’s chief electoral officer suspends in-person voting as the province deals with a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases; CTV News Chief Anchor and Senior Editor...

Child died from police bullet in standoff with father from 2021-02-12T05:00:46

Thursday, February 11: A police officer fired the shot that killed a one-year-old boy during a standoff with the child’s father, an investigation finds; Manitoba purchases two million doses of a ma...

A terrifying retelling of the U.S. Capitol riots from 2021-02-11T05:02:56

Wednesday, February 10: Never-before-seen video shows the mob that invaded the U.S. Capitol; a spike in COVID-19 cases becomes the central issue of the Newfoundland and Labrador election; and, a Zo...

Drunk driver who killed four people gets full parole from 2021-02-10T05:02:34

Tuesday, February 9: Marco Muzzo, the drunk driver who killed three children and their grandfather, gets full parole; Democrats present chilling video of the U.S. Capitol riots on the first day of ...

Provinces face delicate balance in lifting restrictions from 2021-02-09T05:01:40

Monday, February 8: Provincial governments loosen restrictions but safeguards remain; record-breaking cold brings life-threatening wind-chill to Prairies; and, a spur-of-the-moment decision pays of...

Remembering legendary actor Christopher Plummer from 2021-02-06T05:07

Friday, February 5: Celebrated Canadian actor Christopher Plummer, whose storied career took him from Stratford to the Oscars, dies at 91; the unemployment rate hits its highest level since August;...

Questions of mistaken identity or racial profiling from 2021-02-05T05:11

Thursday, February 4: Concerns of racial profiling after a Black man is jailed for six days before charges are stayed; an independent review sheds light on how dozens of people died from COVID-19 a...

Canada first to list Proud Boys as a terror group from 2021-02-04T05:07:17

Wednesday, February 3: The federal government adds 13 groups to its list of terrorist entities, including the neo-fascist Proud Boys; Ontario unveils plans to reopen schools despite uncertainty ove...

Canada signs deal for domestic production of COVID-19 vaccine from 2021-02-03T05:07:02

Tuesday, February 2: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces a deal to produce a COVID-19 vaccine in Canada, but the timeline could stretch beyond the second wave; a ferocious storm hits the East C...

A look inside Canada’s mass vaccination centres from 2021-02-02T05:02:01

Monday, February 1: Provinces set up mass vaccination centres but are left waiting for doses; Canadians mark the start of Black History Month as the Black Lives Matter movement gets a Nobel peace p...

New measures to contain COVID-19 in Canada’s two biggest provinces from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Friday, September 11: Ontario and Quebec crack down with new containment measures as COVID-19 cases spread; dozens killed or missing as wildfires scorch the western U.S.; and, a young pitching prod...

Calls for harsher penalties for COVID-19 rule breakers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thursday, September 10: Two premiers call for tougher enforcement against COVID-19 rule breakers as cases rise; wildfires rage across the Pacific Northwest, forcing half a million  people to flee; ...

Exclusive interview Craig and Marc Kielburger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wednesday, September 9: WE Charity co-founders Craig and Marc Kielburger talk to CTV News Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme in an exclusive interview; An audio recording captures Donald ...

Blunt warning over rising coronavirus cases from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tuesday, September 8: Public health officials urge Canadians to use common sense amid the first ripples of a second wave; Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole unveils his shadow cabinet ahead of this m...

COVID-19 cases trend upwards as kids head back to class from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Monday, September 7: Canada’s number of active COVID-19 cases is rising as students return to school; Donald Trump unleashes a barrage of personal attacks on his Democratic rival as the U.S. electi...

Officials fear long weekend gatherings will fuel a surge in COVID cases from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sunday, September 6:  Canada's Labour day long weekend is a critical moment for the pandemic as COVID cases spike and police continue to search for a motive in the killing of an Oshawa father and h...

Five members of family killed in mass shooting, including gunman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Friday, September 4: A mass shooting inside on Ontario home leaves five members of the same family dead, including the gunman; more Canadians return to work but the economy is still down 1 million ...

Nearly 1,000 flights carried COVID-infected travellers in Canada from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thursday, September 3: Newly obtained data reveals nearly 1,000 flights in Canada have carried passengers infected with the novel coronavirus; seven police officers are suspended over the suffocati...

Polarizing protocols and shifting guidelines as schools reopen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wednesday, September 2: A patchwork of guidelines across Canada to keep students safe from COVID-19; gang tensions spark a summer of gun violence in the country’s biggest city; and, a 99-year-old v...

New COVID-19 infections complicate the back-to-school roll-out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tuesday, September 1: Students returning to school amid the COVID-19 pandemic face mental-health risks; U.S. President Donald Trump drives a deeper wedge into the racial divide; and, a prehistoric ...

Pandemic plans now in action for the new school year from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Monday, August 31: Thousands of students head back to school under new COVID-19 rules; Joe Biden accuses Donald Trump of fanning the flames of division; and, a jump in grasshopper numbers causes tr...

Protesters demand justice at March on Washington 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Friday, August 28: Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I have a dream’ speech brings new urgency in fight for racial justice; Africa officially declares victory over wild poliovirus; and, COVI...

Protests against racial injustice expand to every major sports league from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thursday, August 27: Elite athletes choose racial justice over sports as playoff games get postponed; the first round of students head back to school in Quebec, testing the new rules for guarding a...

Gunman kills two at a protest against the police shooting of Jacob Blake from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wednesday, August 26: A gunman opens fire at a protest against the police shooting of Jacob Blake, killing two people; Hurricane Laura ramps up to a Category 5 as it heads on a collision course wit...

Jacob Blake left paralyzed after police shooting in Wisconsin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jacob Blake, the Black man shot in the back by police in Wisconsin, has been left paralyzed; Trump advisor Peter Navarro disparages Canada’s military efforts in Afghanistan; and, two 18-year-olds h...

New face, new focus for federal Conservative party from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Erin O’Toole takes the stage as the new leader of the federal Conservative party after a seven-hour delay; new research out of Hong Kong suggests you can get COVID-19 twice; and, soccer star Alphon...

Montreal teen among Canada's youngest COVID-19 victims from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Friday, August 21: A family is mourning the death of one of Canada’s youngest COVID-19 casualties; fires burning across more than 200,000 square kilometres of land in California claim at least six ...

Aid package extends CERB, expands who gets EI from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The federal government announces a $37-billion plan to extend CERB and help more people in need to receive EI; Joe Biden officially accepts the Democratic nomination for U.S. president; and, a B.C....

Video reveals officer shoved Masai Ujiri in NBA Finals encounter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Video reveals officer shoved Masai Ujiri in NBA Finals encounter

A major reset for a government in crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tuesday, August 19: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prorogues Parliament and shuffles Chrystia Freeland to finance; a military mutiny underway in Mali; and, a viral video that seemingly shows a prank...

Bill Morneau’s sudden exit during the COVID-19 economic crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Monday, August 18: Finance Minister Bill Morneau announces he’s resigning and will not seek re-election, amid economic turmoil from the COVID-19 pandemic; the CFL cancels its season for the first t...

Canada may face double fight with COVID-19 and flu season from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Friday, August 14: Canada could face a renewed outbreak of COVID-19 just as flu season hits; asylum seekers who volunteered in hospitals during the pandemic are offered a path to permanent residenc...

Unthinkable family tragedy at an Alberta waterfall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thursday, August 13: Three members of the same family drown at a waterfall in Alberta when a husband and wife try to save their nephew; doctors worry that patients may get diagnosed with more advan...

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris lay out case against Donald Trump from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wednesday, August 12: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris deliver a scathing rebuke of Donald Trump in their first joint appearance as running mates; a new survey shows homelessness in Canada is more wides...

Kamala Harris makes history as Joe Biden's running mate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tuesday, August 11: California Sen. Kamala Harris becomes the first Black woman and Asian-American to be second on a presidential ticket; the prime minister denies rampant rumours that his finance ...

Alarming cluster of COVID-19 cases in Brandon, Man. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Monday, August 10: Workers at a Maple Leaf Foods plant in Brandon, Man., raise the alarm over a cluster of COVID-19 cases; a new report looks at how Black people are disproportionately shot and kil...

Path of destruction after deadly tornado in Manitoba from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Saturday, August 8: Two dead, one injured after tornado rips by Virden, MB; Canada's federal government will match funds donated by Canadians to Beirut aid; and, fewer babies are being born prematu...

Canada gets ready to retaliate over Trump’s tariffs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Friday, August 7: The federal government considers $3.6 billion in countermeasures against new U.S. tariffs in a quickly escalating trade war; Canada’s last intact ice shelf in the Arctic collapses...

U.S. President Donald Trump reignites trade fight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Canada promises to retaliate after U.S. President Donald Trump announces a new tariff on aluminum; migrant workers weigh COVID-19 risks and financial concerns on Canadian farms; and, sports fans si...

Cataclysmic scenes of a city shattered by a seismic blast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wednesday, August 5: Lebanese investigators trace lines of corruption back to the massive explosion in Beirut; a report finds pervasive and systemic racism at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights; ...

Terrifying explosions in Beirut kill dozens, wound thousands from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tuesday, August 4: Massive explosions at Beirut’s port kill at least 78 people and injure thousands more; migrant farm workers allege pressure to sign away their movement rights amid the COVID-19 p...

Canada’s hardest-hit province allows public gatherings of 250 people from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Monday, August 3: Quebec, hit harder by COVID-19 than any other province or territory, allows public gatherings of up to 250 people; social drinking at home leads to a lack of aluminum cans on stor...

Fallout from the WE controversy hits charities from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Friday, July 31: A new Nanos survey shows most Canadians want charities to be more transparent and accountable; the long-delayed launch of Canada’s new Arctic patrol vessel; and, an avid angler fin...

Political fireworks as prime minister makes rare committee appearance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thursday, July 30: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes a rare appearance in a combative committee hearing to testify on the now-cancelled WE Charity deal; three former U.S. presidents say farewell ...

Back-to-school plans amid the COVID-19 pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wednesday, July 29: Parents look for a lesson plan in protecting their children when they return to school; unravelling whether Canadians getting unsolicited seeds in the mail is a hoax or a scam; ...

Kielburger brothers testify at confrontational parliamentary hearing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tuesday, July 28: WE Charity co-founders Marc and Craig Kielburger face tough questions at a Parliamentary committee; HMCS Fredericton returns to Canada after a tragic helicopter crash; and, NASA’s...

Education shifts to enforcement for COVID-19 rule breakers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fines add up for partygoers and others flouting public health rules in the age of COVID-19; Canadian scientists say genetic ‘wrinkles’ in DNA could explain why some find themselves on the autism sp...

Dr. Theresa Tam warns young Canadians to stop spreading virus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

: Friday, July 24: Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam urges young people to stop spreading COVID-19 amid a rise in cases; an Ontario teenager with autism shares her story of a vio...

Canada’s top soldier announces he’s stepping down from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thursday, July 23: Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance says he’s leaving his post, ending a four-decade career in the military; overdoses kill thousands of Canadians in the shadow of the COV...

Explosive new revelations from finance minister in charity scandal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wednesday, July 22: Finance Minister Bill Morneau reveals he’s paid back more than $41,000 in travel expenses to WE; families of victims in the Nova Scotia mass shooting push for a public inquiry; ...

COVID-19 cases on the rise in parts of Canada from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

COVID-19 is on the rise in parts of Canada as restrictions lift and young people socialize; economic hope as Statistics Canada data shows a retail surge in May; and, Theodore Tugboat fans hope to k...

Rise in new COVID-19 cases including a newborn baby from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Friday, July 17: Canada is seeing a rise in COVID-19 patients, with Alberta now having the most active cases per capita; a city in northern Ontario is proposing a bylaw against loitering that could...

New revelations on what led to the controversial WE deal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WE Charity could have received up to $43.5 million as part of its now-cancelled contract with the federal government; intelligence agencies in Canada, the U.S. and U.K. say Russian hackers are targ...

Businesses fight to survive amid economic toll of COVID-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wednesday, July 15: Businesses close for good as others struggle to survive amid the staggering economic damage of COVID-19; a rash of high-tech robberies that take advantage of computerized luxury...

Canadian front-runner in global marathon for COVID-19 vaccine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tuesday, July 14: A Canadian front-runner in the global marathon for a COVID-19 vaccine starts human trials; a former RCMP officer who launched a class-action lawsuit against the force over racism ...

PM apologizes for not recusing himself in WE deal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Monday, July 13: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Bill Morneau apologize for not recusing themselves from the WE contract; a mother shares her inconsolable grief over the deaths o...

Controversy widens as finance minister’s daughters linked to WE charity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Friday, July 10: More family ties emerge between the Liberal government and WE charity; representatives for Canada’s top grocery chains grilled by MPs over ending pandemic pay; and, a woman’s remar...

PM's family were paid to speak at WE events from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s mother, brother and wife were paid to speak at WE Charity events; the U.S. Supreme Court clears the way for New York prosecutors to access President Donald Trump’s f...

The staggering financial toll of COVID-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wednesday, July 8: The federal deficit is projected to hit $343 billion, with the COVID-19 pandemic triggering massive government spending not seen since the Second World War; Edmonton’s CFL team i...

Brazil’s Bolsonaro, who downplayed COVID-19, tests positive from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tuesday, July 7: Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19 while cases rise unchecked in dozens of U.S. states; housing prices in hot markets like Toronto so far resist predicti...

Scientists warn of overlooked danger from COVID-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Monday, July 6: More than 200 scientists warn that COVID-19 microdroplets may reach beyond current physical distance guidelines; the spike in illicit drug overdoses in British Columbia is dispropor...

Suspect in armed intrusion of Rideau Hall grounds faces 22 charges from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Friday, July 3: A suspect accused of forcing his way onto the grounds of Rideau Hall now faces 22 charges; East Coast residents have an easier time travelling between Atlantic provinces, as long as...

Military member arrested after security scare at Rideau Hall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thursday, July 2: An armed suspect accused of driving onto the grounds of Rideau Hall is an active military member; the daughter of Yasser Albaz celebrates his return to Canada; and, an Ontario wom...

Canada Day celebrations go virtual amid COVID-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wednesday, July 1: Canada Day celebrations move online to guard against COVID-19; Hong Kong activists fight for their future as China’s national security law comes into effect; and, the Duke and Du...

Air Canada cancels dozens of routes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tuesday, June 30: Air Canada cuts 30 regional routes, saying COVID-19 and border closures have greatly damaged the airline industry; Toronto makes masks mandatory for public indoor spaces and other...

Monday, June 29: Migrant workers at Ontario farms hit by COVID-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Outbreaks of COVID-19 at Ontario farms are sickening hundreds of vulnerable temporary foreign workers; the Tim Hortons mobile ordering app might be tracking more than how you like your coffee; and,...

Developing countries struggling with COVID-19 surge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Saturday, June 27: Developing countries are struggling with a surge in COVID-19 cases, with almost 10 million infected globally and half a million dead; 625 Legions have filed a class action lawsui...

Protests after verdict in beating of Dafonte Miller from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Friday, June 26: An off-duty Toronto police officer has been found guilty of assaulting Dafonte Miller, a young Black man who lost an eye in the altercation; Kingston, Ont., has seen a rise in COVI...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejects release of Meng Wanzhou from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thursday, June 25: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejects calls to release Meng Wanzhou as a way to free Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor; a Vancouver treatment clinic fights against opioid overdos...

Charges dropped against Chief Allan Adam from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wednesday, June 24: Charges have been dropped against Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam, whose violent arrest was caught on video; U.S President Donald Trump’s approval rating drops...

B.C. nursing student sues RCMP officer over wellness check from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tuesday, June 23: A B.C. nursing student says an RCMP wellness check left her physically injured and emotionally scarred; a landmark deal with Atlantic First Nations chiefs will create a new utilit...

COVID-19 cases easing in Canada amid global spike from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Monday, June 22: The growing number of COVID-19 cases worldwide is accelerating, with the biggest spikes in Brazil and the United States; Michael Kovrig’s wife shares her personal anguish over his ...

Canada suspending flights to sunny destinations. from 2021-01-30T05:07:14

Friday, January 29: The federal government announces new travel restrictions on sunny destinations; Sen. Murray Sinclair, after shining a light on the abuses of the residential school system and se...

Confusion over Pfizer’s vaccine dose count for Canada from 2021-01-29T05:02:09

Thursday, January 28: The technical challenge of squeezing out extra doses from Pfizer’s vaccine vials is causing confusion over Canada’s inoculation timeline; some health-care workers on the front...

Report reveals new details of allegations at Rideau Hall from 2021-01-28T05:01:47

Wednesday, January 27: A report reveals new details of workplace allegations at Rideau Hall; amateur online traders beat sophisticated investors at their own game; and, an extremely rare birth of c...

Provinces push for tougher travel restrictions from 2021-01-27T05:02:48

Tuesday, January 26: Provinces demand tougher travel restrictions amid the threat of novel coronavirus variants; researchers use psychedelics to treat trauma caused by racism; and, a Winnipeg carto...

Liberals face political pressure over COVID-19 vaccine delays from 2021-01-26T05:07:17

Monday, January 25: The Liberal government is hit with tough questions in the House over Pfizer’s vaccine shipment delays; farmers face higher-than-average rates of depression, anxiety and suicide;...

U.K. novel coronavirus variant could be deadlier, Johnson says from 2021-01-23T05:01

Friday, January 22: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the U.K. novel coronavirus variant could be deadlier; Hank Aaron, a towering figure in baseball, dies at 86; and, inspiration from one ...

Julie Payette resigns as governor general from 2021-01-22T05:04:29

Thursday, January 21: Julie Payette resigns as governor general in an unprecedented exit from Rideau Hall; a variant of the novel coronavirus tears through a long-term care home; and, U.S. Sen. Ber...

A new American era begins under President Joe Biden from 2021-01-21T05:01

Wednesday, January 20: Joe Biden becomes the 46th U.S. president and calls for unity amid political violence and a deadly pandemic; the Trudeau government hopes for a less tumultuous relationship w...

Anxiety in America on eve of a presidential transfer of power from 2021-01-20T05:05:09

Tuesday, January 19: Donald Trump releases a final video statement as president while the U.S. Capitol prepares for Joe Biden’s inauguration; staff at a long-term care home show an extraordinary ac...

Provinces forced to change vaccine rollouts amid Pfizer shortage from 2021-01-19T05:03

Monday, January 18: At least four provinces change their vaccine rollouts because of the Pfizer shortage; the U.S. Capitol becomes a militarized zone ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugurati...

Pfizer to cut vaccine shipments in half over coming month from 2021-01-16T05:07:21

Friday, January 15: Pfizer says Canada’s shipment of vaccine doses will be cut in half over the coming month; U.S. President Donald Trump is being accused of dodging debts as he prepares to leave t...

Debate over delaying second vaccine dose from 2021-01-15T05:05:02

Thursday, January 14: Provinces delay second doses of COVID-19 vaccines so more people get a first dose, but doctors are worried about the impact on efficacy; the military’s longest-serving chief o...

Trump first U.S. president to be impeached twice from 2021-01-14T05:02:14

Wednesday, January 13: U.S. President Donald Trump is impeached again, this time for inciting a violent mob that stormed the Capitol; more Canadians say their mental health has worsened over the pa...

Ontario issues stay-at-home order in face of dire modelling from 2021-01-13T05:07:43

Tuesday, January 12: Faced with grim modelling numbers for COVID-19, Ontario declares a state of emergency; the FBI calls on U.S. Capitol rioters to turn themselves in; and, an Italian Greyhound wh...

Ontario considers state of emergency as infection rates rise from 2021-01-12T05:18:20

Monday, January 11: Ontario is set to announcement new restrictions as infection rates spiral out of control; Democrats pursue a second impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump; and, the rising p...

Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine supply starts to run dry from 2021-01-09T05:02:44

Friday, January 8: Provinces say they’re quickly running out of COVID-19 vaccine doses; new video captures terrifying moments inside the U.S. Capitol building as pro-Trump supporters rampage; and, ...

Calls for Trump’s removal grow in Congress from 2021-01-08T05:07:11

Thursday, January 7: Congressional lawmakers urge the immediate removal of U.S. President Donald Trump from office; audio recordings reveal the difficult working conditions of a nurse before her de...

Pro-Trump extremists storm U.S. Capitol from 2021-01-07T05:11:22

Wednesday, January 6: Pro-Trump rioters push back police and storm the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overthrow the presidential election; Quebec announces a province-wide curfew to slow rising numb...

Field hospitals open as health-care system pushed to limit from 2021-01-06T05:31:08

Tuesday, January 5: Overburdened health-care facilities open field hospitals to handle the growing number of COVID-19 patients; control of the U.S. Senate hangs in the balance as Georgians vote in ...

Tropical vacations lead to political resignations from 2021-01-05T05:04:08

Monday, January 4: Politicians face the consequences for travelling abroad during the holidays; the painfully slow process of vaccinating Canadians; and, cross-country skiing becomes the hot new pa...

Two suspects accused in death of Calgary officer from 2021-01-02T05:14:20

Friday, January 1: Calgary is mourning the loss of Sergeant Andrew Harnett who was killed in the line of duty on New Year’s Eve. The suspects are now in custody.

 

Ont. finance minister resigns over vacation scandal from 2021-01-01T05:03:30

Ontario's finance minister resigns following secret getaway; revelers celebrate the end of 2020 from home; and, a historic first for the NBA. 

Holiday vacation scandal continues for Ont. finance minister from 2020-12-31T05:03

Ontario's premier admits he knew about his finance minister's island holiday; travellers into Canada will soon need proof of a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country; and, Argentina legalizes ...

Ramping up COVID-19 vaccine rollout from 2020-12-30T05:12:26

Tuesday, December 29: Ramping up the COVID-19 vaccine rollout after holiday slowdown; a politician under fire for travelling abroad during pandemic; and, Boeing 737 Max takes flight again.

Canada’s tragic COVID-19 milestone from 2020-12-29T05:01:02

Monday, December 28: There are concerns about delays in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout over the holidays; Canada's COVID-19 death toll tops 15,000; and, how getting COVID-19 may have saved a B.C. wom...

Canadians celebrate Christmas in a pandemic from 2020-12-26T05:19:02

Friday, December 25: Holiday cheer desperately needed at seniors' homes; a massive investigation underway after a vehicle exploded in Nashville; and, the unique challenges of vaccinating Canada's m...

Canadian snowbirds jump at early COVID-19 vaccine from 2020-12-25T05:25:10

Thursday, December 24: Canadian snowbirds migrate south for the COVID-19 vaccine; a historic post-Brexit trade deal between E.U. and U.K.; and, a Winnipeg woman fulfills her bucket list by helping ...

Second COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada from 2020-12-24T06:01

Wednesday, December 23: The Moderna vaccine has been approved by Health Canada; Canadian businesses struggle to stay open during a difficult holiday season; and, an Indigenous artist reclaims his i...

Coping with a COVID Christmas from 2020-12-23T06:13:57

Tuesday, December 22: Canadians are struggling to cope with the isolation and stress of a COVID Christmas; Health Canada says it will 'soon' be ready to announce a decision on the approval of Moder...

Ontario to enter Boxing Day lockdown from 2020-12-22T06:07:20

Monday, December 21: Ontario will enter a strict province-wide lockdown on Dec. 26, forcing nearly all non-essential businesses to close; as many as 40 countries have banned travellers from the U.K...

Parents bracing for an extended school break from 2020-12-19T06:13:16

Friday, December 18: Parents head into the holidays uncertain when their kids will return to the classroom as COVID-19 cases rise; homeowners get creative in dealing with porch pirates; and, a form...

PM looks back at Canada’s pandemic response from 2020-12-18T06:00:59

Thursday, December 17: In a year-end interview, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reflects on Canada’s initial response to the pandemic, and the vaccine rollout ahead; hundreds of Nigerian school boys ...

Grief hits Nova Scotia after fishing crew lost at sea from 2020-12-17T06:14:33

Wednesday, December 16: Nova Scotia once again grieves as the search ends for the crew of a missing scallop vessel; the NDP wants to block corporations from privately buying COVID-19 vaccine doses ...

High-profile arrest of fashion executive Peter Nygard from 2020-12-16T06:03

Tuesday, December 15: Fashion mogul Peter Nygard faces extradition to the United States; inside a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Toronto; and, an Ontario woman makes the excruciating look easy with...

'V-Day' as first Canadians get their COVID-19 vaccine doses from 2020-12-15T06:10:02

Monday, December 14: An 89-year-old woman becomes the first Canadian to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine; a man is convicted of manslaughter after throwing a trailer hitch from a moving vehicle at an ...

Pandemic batters retail stores two weeks before Christmas from 2020-12-12T06:02

Friday, December 11: The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on retail shops that depend on a busy holiday season; nearly 2.5 million Britons have experienced destitution in the past t...

Grim anniversary of the two Michaels' detention in China from 2020-12-11T06:10:23

Thursday, December 10: Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor mark two years of detention in China; a scathing report looks at the impact of COVID-19 on Quebec’s long-term care homes; and, Syrian refuge...

Historic turning point in pandemic as Health Canada approves vaccine from 2020-12-10T06:13:38

Hope for an end to the pandemic as Health Canada approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine; Quebec faces pressure to crack down on the pornographic website Pornhub over alarming allegations; and, the astr...

Britain starts vaccinating most vulnerable against COVID-19 from 2020-12-09T06:03:06

Tuesday, December 8: Britain kicks off its COVID-19 vaccination campaign with a 90-year-old grandmother getting the first dose; buying groceries, already made complicated by the pandemic, also gets...

Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine doses expected this month from 2020-12-08T06:05:15

Monday, December 7: An initial batch of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine could arrive next week; Meng Wanzhou returns to court as a new campaign looks to focus attention on detained Canadians Michael Spav...

Three accused of supplying ammunition to Canada's worst mass shooter from 2020-12-05T06:07:55

Friday, December 4: Three people are accused of giving ammunition to the N.S. gunman responsible for Canada’s worst mass shooting; cannabis stores operating in a legal grey area are popping up in F...

The plan of attack for Canada's vaccination campaign from 2020-12-04T06:13:04

Thursday, December 3: The federal government shares plans for the military’s Pfizer and Moderna vaccine rollout; Alberta hits a single-day record for COVID-19 cases; and, two successful actors use ...

U.K. approves Pfizer vaccine, raising questions about Canada’s timeline from 2020-12-03T06:16:11

Wednesday, December 2: The U.K. has approved Pfizer’s vaccine with the first shots arriving next week; the federal government faces increasing pressure over Canada’s vaccine rollout plan; and, a sn...

Quebec reconsiders holiday gatherings as COVID-19 cases rise from 2020-12-02T06:07:59

Tuesday, December 1: Quebec’s premier warns that holiday gatherings could be cancelled if COVID-19 cases keep rising; new modelling from Alberta suggests hospitals may soon reach their breaking poi...

Fiscal update extends aid, promises billions in spending from 2020-12-01T06:02:12

Monday, November 30: The federal government reveals the high cost of the pandemic; a report shows widespread racism against Indigenous patients in the B.C. health-care system; and, the hot new pand...

Black Friday shopping in the times of COVID-19 from 2020-11-28T06:08:40

Friday, November 27: Shoppers gather for Black Friday deals despite the pandemic, as Ontario hits a record daily count for COVID-19 cases; an act of kindness pulls a woman out of homelessness; and,...

Uncertainty over COVID-19 vaccine timeline from 2020-11-27T06:06:54

Thursday, November 26: The federal government is on track to approve Canada’s first COVID-19 vaccine in the coming weeks, but a timeline for delivery remains unclear; new legislation could allow Ca...

A scathing report into Ontario's COVID-19 response from 2020-11-26T06:04

Wednesday, November 25: Ontario’s auditor general releases a highly critical report on the province’s handling of the COVID-19 health crisis; the Duchess of Sussex reveals she suffered a miscarriag...

Canadians could be stuck in line for a COVID-19 vaccine from 2020-11-25T06:05

Tuesday, November 24: Canadians could face a long wait for a COVID-19 vaccine, with no domestic production for the leading contenders; travellers  flock to airports for U.S. Thanksgiving despite wa...

Millions under lockdown in Ontario as virus cases surge from 2020-11-24T06:09:56

Monday, November 23: Residents living in Ontario’s hot spots begin their second-wave lockdown while Alberta reaches a ‘precarious point’ in the pandemic; Britain celebrates the success of a home-gr...

Nationwide wake-up call for pandemic course correction from 2020-11-21T06:00

Friday, November 20: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says COVID-19 cases are ‘spiking massively’ as new federal modelling is released; Alberta hits a record high of reported infections for the provin...

New modelling shows Canada faces tens of thousands of daily cases from 2020-11-20T06:28

Thursday, November 19: Canada could see 20,000 daily cases of COVID-19 by December if the country continues on its current path, according to new federal projections obtained by CTV News; a tight-k...

COVID-19 claims dozens of lives across country from 2020-11-19T06:19:23

Wednesday, November 18: A grim day for Canada as COVID-19 takes dozens of lives, most of them in Ontario; front-line workers in the pandemic find peace among rescue horses; and, the perfect Christm...

Frustrations mount for First Nation enduring 25-year boil-water advisory from 2020-11-18T06:08

Tuesday, November 17: Members of a northern Ontario First Nation enduring a 25-year boil-water advisory live in exile amid the pandemic; Hurricane Iota hits Central America where Hurricane Eta hit ...

Moderna's experimental COVID-19 vaccine shows promising results from 2020-11-17T06:11:36

Monday, November 16: A strong dose of confidence from Moderna’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine; the late Princess Diana’s story is retold while the BBC takes another look at a controversial intervie...

Wake-up call from Canada’s top doctor amid soaring cases of COVID-19 from 2020-11-14T06:00

Friday, November 13: Dr. Theresa Tam warns that Canada is on a path to reporting 10,000 daily COVID-19 cases by December; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants some provinces to take tougher action t...

Nearly 5,000 COVID-19 cases reported across Canada from 2020-11-13T06:14:53

Thursday, November 12: The latest COVID-19 modelling paints a grim picture for Ontario; Ottawa gives Hong Kong protesters a path to Canada, but the plan doesn’t cover everyone; and, Toronto Raptors...

Coronavirus infection rates explode across country from 2020-11-12T06:03

Wednesday, November 11: Ontario has its biggest tally of recorded COVID-19 cases yet while Manitoba suffers its deadliest day; the uncertain future of small businesses that barely survived the firs...

PM urges provinces to act as COVID-19 death toll rises from 2020-11-11T06:12:24

Tuesday, November 10: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls on provinces to act as COVID-19 infection rates rise; U.S. President Donald Trump shows no sign of conceding as world leaders congratulate ...

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective from 2020-11-10T06:02:20

Monday, November 9: Pfizer says early data on its coronavirus vaccine suggests it’s at least 90 per cent effective; veterans applying for disability benefits face a sizeable backlog; and, a veteran...

Joe Biden edges closer to presidency from 2020-11-07T06:11:56

Friday, November 6: Joe Biden grows confident of victory as vote-counting continues in a handful of key states; British Columbia and Alberta see a surge in COVID-19 outbreaks while Nunavut reports ...

Joe Biden nears 270 electoral votes amid pleas for patience from 2020-11-06T06:06:19

Thursday, November 5: Joe Biden closes in on 270 electoral votes while Donald Trump claims fraud without evidence; a rare boost of economic confidence as General Motors Corp. announces plans to reo...

U.S. election cliffhanger as tensions rise in battlegrounds from 2020-11-05T06:08:39

Wednesday, November 4: Joe Biden says he’s confident of victories in battleground states while Donald Trump alleges fraud; Health Canada approves a new rapid test for COVID-19; and, the presidentia...

Trump, Biden hit battleground states in final full day of campaign from 2020-11-03T06:13:20

Monday, November 2: Joe Biden brings out star power in Pennsylvania while Donald Trump galvanizes his base in the final full day of the presidential race; Omar Khadr’s  older sister sues the Canadi...

Alberta, Manitoba battle rising cases of COVID-19 from 2020-10-31T05:10:33

Friday, October 30: Alberta has its worst single-day tally of reported COVID-19 cases yet; Kamala Harris campaigns in Texas as Democrats see a narrow chance to flip the state blue; and, Canadians g...

ICU lessons learned for COVID-19’s second wave from 2020-10-30T05:06:51

Thursday, October 29: Medical specialist Avis Favaro returns to an ICU six months later to see what lessons have been learned in treating COVID-19; an investigation reveals hidden cameras capturing...

Canada's mental-health fallout from COVID-19 from 2020-10-29T05:11:44

Wednesday, October 28: Psychologists sound the alarm over the mental-health cost of COVID-19 as rates of anxiety and depression reach crisis levels; a high school history teach in Montreal is put u...

COVID-19 death toll surpasses 10,000 in Canada from 2020-10-28T05:10:51

Tuesday, October 27: Canada’s death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 10,000 but there are few outlets for grief; tech leaders push the prime minister to reimagine Canada’s economic future; and, cloiste...

Spread of COVID-19 in care homes part of surge in Manitoba from 2020-10-27T06:09:14

Monday, October 26: Results from a surprise inspection of a Winnipeg long-term care home show the causes behind a COVID-19 outbreak; scientists find water on the moon beyond its frigid and shadowed...

COVID-19 risk for long-term care homes from 2020-10-24T06:03:25

Friday, October 23: An independent commission looking at COVID-19 in Ontario’s long-term care homes is calling for immediate changes to protect residents; Le Chateau joins a growing list of retail ...

Trump and Biden clash in high-stakes final debate from 2020-10-23T06:09

Thursday, October 22: Donald Trump and Joe Biden engage in their final presidential debate, with a little help from a mute button; an Indigenous organization works on the front-lines to provide hea...

Liberals clear confidence test; voters sidestep snap election from 2020-10-22T06:11:54

Wednesday, October 21: Canadians sidestep a snap federal election during the pandemic as the Trudeau government clears a confidence test; Pope Francis gives papal approval to civil unions for same-...

Parliamentary showdown could send Canadians to polls during pandemic from 2020-10-21T06:05:35

Tuesday, October 20: Parliament finds itself on the brink of a snap election during a pandemic; British scientists hoping to develop a coronavirus vaccine gamble on a human challenge trial; and, a ...

Emergency debate as Indigenous fishing rights dispute simmers from 2020-10-20T06:04:09

Monday, October 19: MPs hold an emergency debate in the House of Commons after a dangerous escalation in the dispute over Indigenous fishing rights in Nova Scotia; Queen’s University distances itse...

Manitoba and Ontario crack down on COVID-19 hotspots from 2020-10-17T06:10:34

Friday, October 16: Manitoba tightens restrictions in Winnipeg where cases of COVID-19 are rising amid a high infection rate; the fight for Indigenous rights to fish in Nova Scotia moves from the w...

Murder of Christine Jessop finally solved after 36 years from 2020-10-16T06:12:48

Thursday, October 15: Toronto police turn to genetic genealogy to solve the 1984 murder of nine-year-old Christine Jessop; a dying woman in Whistler, B.C., is finally reunited with her sister from ...

WestJet cuts flights to Atlantic Canada in pandemic fallout from 2020-10-15T06:07:05

Wednesday, October 14: WestJet announces it’s cutting flights to Atlantic Canada as the pandemic batters the airline industry; a ground-breaking gene replacement therapy gives back an eight-year-ol...

Expanding COVID-19 outbreaks from east to west from 2020-10-14T06:07:37

Provinces struggle to curb the second wave of COVID-19 amid triple-digit increases; the wealth gap widens amid the pandemic, as small businesses struggle to stay afloat while the world’s billionair...

New Brunswick toughens mask mandate in outbreak zones from 2020-10-13T06:05:04

Monday, October 12: New Brunswick responds to rising COVID-19 cases in the province by toughening its mask mandate; actor Jon Cryer loses his wedding band in Vancouver but gets help from a local ex...

Thanksgiving weekend a pivotal moment in Canada's COVID-19 fight from 2020-10-10T06:38:14

Friday, October 9: Ontario approves tighter restrictions in three COVID-19 hotspots as the province sets a new record for daily cases; Hurricane Delta hits the U.S. Gulf Coast in a record storm sea...

Record infections, expanded restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise from 2020-10-09T06:14

Thursday, October 8: Quebec struggles to curb rising COVID-19 cases while Ontario suffers its highest single-day tally yet; a group of drug users bring their perspective to the opioid crisis with a...

Pence and Harris face off in VP debate from 2020-10-08T06:05:49

Wednesday, October 7: Mike Pence and Kamala Harris face off at the U.S. vice-presidential debate, Canada plans to ban some single-use plastics by the end of 2021; and, a Canadian orphan held in a S...

The struggle to contain spread of COVID-19 from 2020-10-07T06:18:39

Tuesday, October 6: Ontario and Quebec struggle to contain the spread of COVID-19; Trump continues to downplay coronavirus even as he recovers from it; and, guitar superstar Eddie Van Halen dies at...

Donald Trump stricken with COVID-19, taken to hospital from 2020-10-03T06:07:05

U.S. President Donald Trump tests positive for COVID-19 and begins experimental treatment at a military hospital; Ontario tightens its rules to curb rising infection rates; and, a woman embraces pa...

Quebec’s red zones under tight restrictions from 2020-10-02T06:06:32

Thursday, October 1: Tough restrictions against COVID-19 in Quebec’s red zones; the battered airline industry pleads for rapid testing and financial aid; and, a young actress in Markham, Ont., gets...

Nearly 300 people isolated amid COVID-19 outbreaks at Calgary hospital from 2020-10-01T06:06:33

Wednesday, September 30: Multiple COVID-19 outbreaks at a Calgary hospital have left nearly 300 people in isolation; the national debut of Indigenous Circle looks at the powerful message behind Ora...

Trump and Biden face off in first presidential debate from 2020-09-30T06:10:13

Tuesday, September 29: Donald Trump and Joe Biden get personal in a high-stakes U.S. presidential debate; an Indigenous woman captures shocking verbal abuse in a Quebec hospital shortly before her ...

Quebec issues red alert while Ontario hits record tally from 2020-09-29T06:08

Monday, September 28: Surging COVID-19 numbers force Quebec to issue a red alert for three regions, while Ontario suffers its highest single-day tally; Democrats seize on an explosive report on U.S...

New restrictions as COVID-19 cases soar from 2020-09-26T06:13

Friday, September 25: Quebec urges residents to halt social gatherings, as Ontario announces restrictions on bars and restaurants; the federal Liberals reach a tentative deal with the NDP to suppor...

Severe testing backlog for COVID-19 in Ontario from 2020-09-25T06:09:16

Thursday, September 24: Ontario is struggling with a major backlog in testing for COVID-19 just as the province deals with a second wave; a dying B.C. woman pleads with the government to let her si...

PM says second wave ‘already underway’ in four provinces from 2020-09-24T06:06:13

Wednesday, September 23: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirms the second wave of COVID-19 is ‘already underway’ in Canada’s most populous provinces; long lines and slow waits hamper testing effor...

Crucial tipping point in Canada's fight against COVID-19 from 2020-09-23T06:11:33

Tuesday, September 22: Canada at a crossroads as modelling shows COVID-19 numbers will keep rising unless tough action is taken; the United States hits a grim milestone of 200,000 deaths; and, pape...

Canadian arrested in connection with ricin sent to White House from 2020-09-22T06:04

Quebec woman arrested in connection with ricin mailed to White House; Quebec declares second wave as COVID-19 cases spike; and, snowbirds consider scrapping their travel plans.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dead at 87 from 2020-09-19T06:20:32

Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies of cancer at 87; Americans in four states wait for hours to cast early ballots; and, Canada reports another 1,044 COVID-19 cases. 

A rollback on gatherings to curb the risk of new outbreaks from 2020-09-18T06:11:55

Ontario is tightening restrictions on social gatherings in some regions; concerns about thousands of delayed or cancelled pediatric procedures across Canada; and, a pandemic-safe electronic whistle...

More testing, less mingling: Targeted tactics to contain COVID-19 from 2020-09-17T06:21:15

A surge in COVID-19 infections has led to massive demand for tests; advocates raise alarms over outbreaks in long-term care homes; fall election speculation ramps up; and, how the pandemic saved th...

Tighter rules on the table amid risk of COVID-19 resurgence from 2020-09-16T06:13:16

Accelerating COVID-19 infections are spurring some provinces to impose new measures; the U.S. dropped its tariffs on Canadian aluminum; and, a look at a Manitoba non-profit that finds homes for ret...

Dread over another possible lockdown as COVID-19 cases surge from 2020-09-15T06:17:44

Monday, September 14: Worry grows as COVID-19 testing centres across Canada become swamped again; New Brunswick’s Progressive Conservatives win a majority government; and, a high-tech ship named af...