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A decade-long Canadian study explores how ultra-processed foods may affect body fat, metabolism, and the risks of stroke and dementia; Canadians are urged to check their cheese after a nationwide recall of various brands due to Listeria contamination; Kathy Le reports from Coutts, Alta., where residents weigh separatist sentiment, cross-border trade, and the community’s role in Canada-U.S. relations.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is warning Canadians to stay out of U.S. politics ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Abigail Bimman has the details; Heather Wright reports on the response by Labour Minister Melanie Joly after Stelco’s American owner defended its decision to cut jobs at its Ontario plant; Alex Karpa shares the human story behind the beloved character Winnie the Pooh as the famous bear turns 100-years-old.

Advance polling is underway in Alberta's separation referendum and on nine other issues, with turnout key to the vote's outcome; Prime Minister Mark Carney is criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump’s diesel fuel supply agreement with Russia; A fatal incident at a Six Flags park has triggered safety reviews and ride closures at amusement parks across North America.

As Alberta prepares for a non-binding separation referendum, federal leaders are taking their message directly to voters to keep the province in Canada; Federal agents executed a search warrant at the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar weeks before the U.S. midterm elections; A new report warns that ChatGPT may not be safe for teens, raising concerns about the chatbot’s use for homework and advice.

Students at private career colleges say the OSAP payment freeze could add extra strain to Ontario's health care system; P.E.I. local Randy Garrett volunteered with Jeeps For Peace to help deliver humanitarian aid in war-torn Ukraine; cannabis store staff members are urging the provincial government to provide better safety legislation after a woman was assaulted; and more.

Former Stelco employees are left feeling frustrated and disheartened as the company’s widespread layoffs begin days before Thanksgiving; food banks throughout the country are facing massive demands as the cost of living continues to impact Canadians at the grocery store; The ALS Society of Canada is now calling on the government for more funding to see why military veterans are disproportionately impacted by the disease; and more.

Canada's economy slashed 68,000 jobs in the month of September, according to new data from Statistics Canada. Jeremie Charron has more on the impact; Heather Wright looks at where Canadians can potentially save or expect to pay more when planning Thanksgiving dinner this weekend; John Vennavally-Rao reports on Walter Ostanek playing for crowds at Kitchener's Oktoberfest ahead of his departure from the spotlight.

A new federal rebate program aims to help Canadians replace outdated furnaces with heat pumps. Jeremie Charron has more on who qualifies and how it works; new PBO figures show how much Canadians are saving from the temporary federal tax suspension and which income groups benefit most; Canadian poet Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the second Canadian woman to receive the prestigious honour. Adrian Ghobrial has more.

Rachel Aiello reports on Ottawa's divisive decision not to expand medical assistance in dying (MAID) to include people suffering solely from mental illness; Adrian Ghobrial has more on the disturbing details revealed in chat logs between the Tumbler Ridge killer and her American accomplice; W5's Jon Woodward breaks down calls by First Nations leaders to remove some West Coast fish farms due to the potential impact on wild salmon populations.

A 30-year-old Washington state resident has been charged with conspiracy to murder in a foreign country in connection with the Tumbler Ridge shooting; The Parti Québécois says it will carry on with plans to hold a referendum after its historic provincial election victory; Alberta separatists are closely watching Quebec’s election results as the province edges closer to its own vote on independence.

In a crushing blow to the CAQ, the Parti Quebecois will form a minority government for the first time in over a decade; a bombshell report is exploring the close ties the Alberta separatist movement may have with the U.S. and supposed promises they’ve made; concerns about how Cornell University handled allegations of gang rape are raising questions of accountability closer to home.

Artists use Toronto’s ‘Nuit Blanche’ to represent unity between Canada and the EU; Alberta weighs approach to immigration as provincial immigration program fills labour shortages and viral ‘Mrs. Roper’ pub crawls raise money for cancer research.

Debris associated with an Ontario-based air ambulance that was carrying six people, including four Canadians, has been located hours after it went missing as it was flying from Bermuda to Boston; Military Veterans are twice as likely to develop ALS, and researchers have been trying to figure out why; and, a project deemed to be within the 'national interest' could divert up to 1 million barrels per day from Alberta towards the Pacific Coast, for export to Asia.

Judy Trinh sits down with Michael J. Fox, who received Canada’s highest civilian honour, joining 51 people inducted into or promoted within the Order of Canada; A new CTV News poll suggests Canadians are skeptical of Ottawa’s plan to bring private investment into four major airports; The Backstreet Boys are coming to Toronto for a four-show residency at Rogers Centre next year. Adrian Ghobrial has more on fans' excitement for their return.

Ottawa has deemed a proposed West Coast oil pipeline a national-interest in a push to expand Canada’s energy sector; The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates the Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail line could cost up to $113B, excluding a Kingston stop; A U.S. research group says rogue AI agents used 'aggressive techniques' to target government websites, including Archives Canada; Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk and three crewmates have launched on a six-month NASA and SpaceX mission to the ISS.

A reflective Truth and Reconciliation Day event in B.C.’s Tsawwassen First Nation was shattered by a terrifying incident. A co-pilot allegedly stabbed the pilot aboard a plane bound for Israel, prompting a terrifying emergency at thousands of metres in the air; More than a decade after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued 94 Calls to Action. CTV’s Abigail Bimman reports on the progress made.

U.S. trade adviser Peter Navarro sent a harsh message to Canadian lobbyists in Washington, urging them to leave the U.S.; Hamilton's Stelco plant plans to lay off hundreds of workers as Canada's steel industry continues to face tariff pressures; U.S. bans on certain Canadian alcohol have prompted wine and vodka producers to call for fewer interprovincial trade barriers.

Stelco’s Hamilton plant faces the potential loss of hundreds of jobs, with tariffs cited as a primary cause; U.S. President Trump announced funding for a new U.S. steel plant as import bans on Canadian goods loom; Former defence chief Wayne Eyre warns global security threats make Canada's military readiness a priority.

Police have identified the victims in yesterday’s helicopter crash as three family members and the pilot; federal Conservatives say they’re pushing to further cut taxes on diesel fuel in an attempt to help drivers and industries throughout the country; small businesses are facing difficult decisions as the U.S. is set to begin the ban on certain Canadian imports; and more.

Montreal police are looking to determine the cause of a crash that killed four people; Trump rejected the peace proposal, presented by Iran, which included terms to re-open the Strait of Hormuz; truckers say the high cost of diesel continues to impact how their businesses operate; and more.

A new report alleges ChatGPT helped the Tumbler Ridge shooter plan the attack and bypass safety protocols, prompting a response from B.C.'s attorney general; Jewish communities are on heightened alert after the Belleville shooting, raising concerns about security at places of worship; Elections Alberta says that midnight is the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot for the province’s referendum. Alesia Fieldberg has more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa carefully examined the risk of a possible U.S. invasion and weighed Canada's military readiness; China's Xi Jinping meets Donald Trump in Washington to discuss trade, Taiwan, Iran and AI as tech leaders warn of the technology's potential dangers; Police call the Belleville synagogue attack a hate-motivated crime targeting the Jewish community as an officer remains hospitalized.

Jeremie Charron reports from the United Nations General Assembly where Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand discussed Canada’s new sanctions on Iran; Abigail Bimmin breaks down the latest data as Canada records the slowest population growth numbers in a century; Heather Wright looks at the emerging dangers AI poses as the industry continues to push for governments to implement AI legislation.

A suspect is dead after a shooting outside a Belleville synagogue, prompting increased security at Jewish institutions across Canada; The U.S. president addresses the UN General Assembly, threatening Iran, criticizing the ICC and renaming AI 'super intelligence.'; Sask. Premier Scott Moe responds to Trump’s threat to source potash from Belarus, as the province supplies most of the U.S. market.

Sean Leathong has more on a shooting at a Belleville, Ont., synagogue that left the suspect and a police officer injured on the holiest holiday in Judaism; Questions surround a potential snap election after the leader of the B.C. Conservatives and 13 caucus members resigned. Andrew Johnson reports; and, brands such as Canada Goose and Lululemon are expanding resale programs to keep items out of the landfill and back in your closet. Kathy Le reports.

Carney’s meeting with French officials is just the latest in Canada’s move to expand ties into Europe; Canada’s restaurant industry continues to be hit hard by the trade war between Canada and the U.S.; students can expect to pay around three per cent more this year for their education; and more.

Despite both Carney and Trump attending the UN General Assembly in New York, it is unknown if the two leaders will actually interact; a poll conducted by Nanos Research suggests Canadians are interested in favouring ties to the EU amid strained relations to the U.S.; people in Alberta, Manitoba, and most of B.C. will not turn their clocks back, modifying time zones throughout the country; and more.

Diesel prices hit record highs, driven by wars in Iran and Ukraine, with higher costs expected to ripple through Canada’s economy; Federal government eyes binding arbitration before public-sector strikes Planned federal labour legislation could require binding arbitration before strikes, sparking concern among public-sector unions; More than 100 AI experts are urging companies and governments to strengthen oversight of the technology.

PM Mark Carney outlined a deeper Canada-EU partnership, promising a parliamentary debate and a vote on the future of the relationship; U.S. President Trump criticized the EU’s offer to Canada as lawmakers push to repeal the authority behind his tariffs; Prime Minister Carney highlights Canada-Europe Arctic ties. CTV’s Graham Richardson reports from above the Arctic Circle with the Coast Guard; Rising oil prices drive fuel costs higher, with surging diesel prices hitting commercial fishers hardest across Atlantic Canada.

Rachel Aiello reports on PM Mark Carney's travels, including the official offer by the European Commission for Canada to become an associate EU member; Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his caucus are convening at a retreat in B.C. this week ahead of Parliament's return. Abigail Bimman has more; Joy Malbon looks at how U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber are impacting family-run businesses south of the border.

Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver airports will be open to private investment; CTV’s Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang explains who could invest in Canadian airports and how new tax deductions could affect investment and Canadians; Former prime ministers Jean Chrétien and Stephen Harper are taking part in the summit. Judy Trinh looks at why and what to expect from Harper’s closing remarks.

Prime Minister Carney launched Canada’s first investment summit as Ottawa courts global capital and seeks closer ties with the EU; Prime Minister Mark Carney clarifies Canada’s position on EU ties after a Wall Street Journal headline suggested associate membership; Leading AI figures warn the technology could threaten humanity, renewing debate over safety and the need for guardrails.

PM Carney’s international investment summit hopes to bring major financial gains into Canada; municipalities throughout the country say Ottawa needs to help support them better to help fix community infrastructure; hundreds of firefighters converged on Ottawa to remember those who died, putting their lives on the line for others; and more.

Trump continued to make claims about Canada while golfing in Ireland; a new report from Statistics Canada says income and security are contributing factors for Canadians choosing to have kids; Canadians may expect a dip in flight prices, despite multiple airlines struggling to pay for fuel; and more.

Garrett Barry has more on some of the remarkable stories emerging on how the town of Gander, N.L., acted at a moment's notice to help on 9/11; Rachel Aiello examines how the relationship between Canada and the U.S. has changed over the decades since 9/11; Heather Butts shares the unique stories by citizens of Gander, N.L., as they continue to spread a message of hope 25 years after 9/11.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sign a joint declaration on defence, minerals and drone technology; PM Mark Carney says Canada is ready to strike a deal with the U.S. as tariffs and counter-tariffs continue to hit Canadian businesses; Gander, N.L., welcomes U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra ahead of the 9/11 anniversary event in the face of controversy.

Mike Le Couteur examines the impact on businesses across Canada as they try to manage under double-digit U.S. tariffs and a potential ban of their products; As many late-night hosts return from summer break, U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada was a main talking point. Joy Malbon explains; Adrian Ghobrial looks at the growing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles in Canada as the price of oil and gas continue to climb.

Mike Le Couteur has more on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address to Canadians and where things stand as the Canada-U.S. trade war enters a new phase; Joy Malbon reports on how the Canada-U.S. trade war could impact the upcoming U.S. midterm elections as new counter-tariffs come into effect; Amanda Lang breaks down U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest move to ban Canadian products from U.S. government contracts and what it all means for Canadians.

Trump continues to post on social media taking aim at Canada as PM Carney’s retaliatory tariffs are taking effect in just a few days; a massive storm has led to widespread destruction in Cape Breton, with emergency crews working constantly to help with the damage; some business groups say Ontario should implement a stronger labour code to prevent potential strikes form happening; and more.

A major rainstorm with high winds has caused massive damages across Cape Breton; a new survey from Nanos Research finds Canadians showing widespread support for Carney’s counter tariffs against the U.S.; Lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in e-bikes and e-scooters, continue to cause fires in major cities like Toronto; and more.

Canada's labour market lost 42,000 jobs in August, surprising economists as trade tensions with the U.S. cloud the economic outlook; Prime Minister Mark Carney will host Canada’s biggest investment summit with a goal of securing $1 trillion in capital over five years; Rogers Stadium sustained significant storm damage, raising questions about whether the AC/DC concert on Sept. 16 can move ahead.

Toronto and southern Ontario are cleaning up after a storm brought torrential rain, hail, and ferocious winds; The Lindsay Clancy trial is prompting new conversations about postpartum psychosis and how patients and families can get support; Pioneering feminist activist and advocate for women's rights Gloria Steinem has died at 92.

Dozens of lawsuits allege OpenAI failed to alert police about violent chat logs before the Tumbler Ridge massacre; The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial remains deadlocked after five days of deliberations over the deaths of her three children; Rising oil prices tied to the Iran war are driving up pump costs as Ottawa extends its federal fuel tax pause into early 2027.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals regained a majority in the House of Commons after sweeping three by-elections; U.S. President Donald Trump’s online attacks and criticism of Canada are being credited with shaping the federal byelection results; The Liberals’ win in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord deals a blow to the Conservatives, raising questions about Pierre Poilievre’s leadership.

August 31, 2026: The Liberals handily clinched three federal byelections, and the results will have knock-on effects for more than just Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Tensions continue to rise between U.S. and Canada after Google Maps began changing Lake Ontario to Lake America for U.S.-based users; Farmhouse Charm Candles expects to be missing out on about 20 per cent of their customers as U.S. tariffs take a toll on their business; few data from Statistics Canada finds that Canadians are avoiding the U.S., and it’s noticeably costing American businesses.

Lake Ontario’s newest piece of signage is just the latest in an ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S.; tariffs are usually passed down to the consumer, but some Canadian businesses say they’re opting to pay extra to help their customers; dozens of Canadians are still missing after a deadly landslide in Nepal; and more.

Unifor rallies in Ottawa, urging Ottawa to protect workers and jobs amid escalating Canada-U.S. trade tensions; Canada’s economy shows strength and resilience with strong second-quarter growth, fuelled by a jump in exports and domestic investment; Ottawa says 32 Canadians are missing in Nepal after devastating floods killed at least 570 people. Genevieve Beauchemin reports on what Canada's doing to help.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for U.S. government agencies; Trade talks remain uncertain as Canada and the U.S. make moves on French-language protections and seafood tariffs behind the scenes; Quebec heads to the polls Oct. 5 as the CAQ faces a tight race amid trade tensions and renewed talk of separation.

Heather Wright has the latest on the rescue efforts in Nepal after a flash flood washed away villages and towns throughout the region; Mike Le Couteur has more on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat and how provinces are responding to the latest round of U.S. tariffs; Vassy Kapelos weighs in on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat and what could come from PM Mark Carney's meeting with European Union leaders next month.