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CTV National News is Canada's most-watched national news program. Now you can stay up date with CTV’s Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme Monday to Friday with the CTV National News Podcast, delivered nightly. Listen to Canada’s most trusted newscast featuring stories from here and around the world with a perspective that is distinctly Canadian and backed by the #1 news organization in Canada.
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18 hours ago
AstraZeneca shot not recommended for seniors
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 Uganda.
3 days ago
Canada approves another COVID-19 vaccine
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 sensation on a mission to diversify figure skating.
4 days ago
Chief of defence staff steps down
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 Canada’s butter.
5 days ago
Confusion and frustration over vaccine rollout
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 mystery behind a cryptic message in a famous painting.
6 days ago
Tiger Woods injured in serious crash
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 seniors’ home.
Feb 23, 2021
A symbolic vote against China
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.
Feb 20, 2021
Variants could spark rise in cases, top doctor warns
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 Royal Family; and, a family’s cool idea for outdoor chess puts stay-at-home boredom in check.
Feb 18, 2021
Rover on the red planet
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 no stopping a high-stakes rescue in Texas.
Feb 18, 2021
Variants and the vulnerable
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.
Feb 17, 2021
Reality check on Canada’s pandemic fight
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 gun control legislation; and, Mardi Gras in New Orleans survives at home as Yardi Gras.
Feb 16, 2021
Feds expect vaccine rollout to ramp up this week
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 hockey game in Alberta raises $1.8 million for charity.
Feb 13, 2021
N.L. election in-person voting suspended amid COVID-19 outbreak
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 Lisa LaFlamme speaks with Mellissa Fung about her documentary on survivors of Boko Haram; and, the Lunar New Year brings hope for better days ahead.
Feb 12, 2021
Child died from police bullet in standoff with father
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 made-in-Canada vaccine that’s undergoing clinical trials; and, two cheetahs born in captivity in Canada begin a new life on a wildlife preserve in Zimbabwe.
Feb 11, 2021
A terrifying retelling of the U.S. Capitol riots
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 Zoom filter faux-pas is the gift that keeps on giving.
Feb 10, 2021
Drunk driver who killed four people gets full parole
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 Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial; and, the ancient art of throat-singing finds a new voice on TikTok.
Feb 9, 2021
Provinces face delicate balance in lifting restrictions
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 off for B.C.’s latest lottery winner.
Feb 6, 2021
Remembering legendary actor Christopher Plummer
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; and, a 10-year-old Indigenous girl, inspired by her grandmother, starts her own business making scrunchies.
Feb 5, 2021
Questions of mistaken identity or racial profiling
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 at a Winnipeg long-term care home; and, Nova Scotia symbolically repays the fine Viola Desmond faced for taking a stand against racial segregation.
Feb 4, 2021
Canada first to list Proud Boys as a terror group
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 over variants; and, a Canadian couple living in Mexico starts a group to rescue stray puppies.
Feb 3, 2021
Canada signs deal for domestic production of COVID-19 vaccine
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 Coast with wicked weather; and, finding enjoyment on Groundhog Day, even when the days seem to blur together.
Feb 2, 2021
A look inside Canada’s mass vaccination centres
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 prize nomination; and, a self-made inventor combines his love of skating with a homemade jetpack.
Jan 30, 2021
Canada suspending flights to sunny destinations.
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 serving in the upper house, prepares for retirement; and, Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques returns to the medical profession to help fight COVID-19.
Jan 29, 2021
Confusion over Pfizer’s vaccine dose count for Canada
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-lines of COVID-19 are now dealing with PTSD; and, a nine-year-old Indigenous hockey prodigy is grabbing attention for his remarkable skills.
Jan 28, 2021
Report reveals new details of allegations at Rideau Hall
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 cow triplets happens not once, but twice, at a Saskatchewan farm.
Jan 27, 2021
Provinces push for tougher travel restrictions
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 cartoonist illustrates the impact of Kamala Harris’s time in Canada.
Jan 26, 2021
Liberals face political pressure over COVID-19 vaccine delays
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; and; a Montreal restaurant puts honesty with a side of humour on the menu.
Jan 23, 2021
U.K. novel coronavirus variant could be deadlier, Johnson says
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 of the world’s most successful vaccine rollouts.
Jan 22, 2021
Julie Payette resigns as governor general
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. Bernie Sanders steals the show, thanks partly to some comfy mittens.
Jan 21, 2021
A new American era begins under President Joe Biden
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 with the new administration; and, healing words from inaugural poet Amanda Gorman.
Jan 20, 2021
Anxiety in America on eve of a presidential transfer of power
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 act of collective compassion; and, scientists say that if 2020 felt too long, they’ve got good news about 2021.
Jan 19, 2021
Provinces forced to change vaccine rollouts amid Pfizer shortage
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 inauguration; and, Peggy’s Cove unveils plans for a new look, but some give it a rocky reception.
Jan 16, 2021
Pfizer to cut vaccine shipments in half over coming month
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 the White House; and, the legacy left behind by musical genius Shingoose.
Jan 15, 2021
Debate over delaying second vaccine dose
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 of defence staff gives his final salute to the rank and file; and, a Toronto boy’s dream of going into space gets heard by an astronaut on the International Space Station.
Jan 14, 2021
Trump first U.S. president to be impeached twice
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 pandemic; and, old Christmas trees find new purpose in a Montreal park.
Jan 13, 2021
Ontario issues stay-at-home order in face of dire modelling
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 who’s as comfortable on the catwalk as in the dog park.
Jan 12, 2021
Ontario considers state of emergency as infection rates rise
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 popularity of a game that combines crokinole and curling.
Jan 9, 2021
Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine supply starts to run dry
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, the stories of four Indigenous people who are on the shortlist to grace the new five-dollar bank note.
Jan 8, 2021
Calls for Trump’s removal grow in Congress
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 death after contracting COVID-19; and, a Toronto teacher adds a dash of levity to online learning.
Jan 7, 2021
Pro-Trump extremists storm U.S. Capitol
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 numbers of COVID-19 outbreaks; and, thoughts from the next U.S. president on a dark day for democracy.
Jan 6, 2021
Field hospitals open as health-care system pushed to limit
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 two runoff races; and, Canadians pierce the pandemic gloom by leaving on the Christmas lights.
Jan 5, 2021
Tropical vacations lead to political resignations
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 pandemic pastime.
Jan 2, 2021
Two suspects accused in death of Calgary officer
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.
Jan 1, 2021
Ont. finance minister resigns over vacation scandal
Ontario's finance minister resigns following secret getaway; revelers celebrate the end of 2020 from home; and, a historic first for the NBA.
Dec 31, 2020
Holiday vacation scandal continues for Ont. finance minister
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 abortion
Dec 30, 2020
Ramping up COVID-19 vaccine rollout
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.
Dec 29, 2020
Canada’s tragic COVID-19 milestone
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. woman's life from cancer.
Dec 26, 2020
Canadians celebrate Christmas in a pandemic
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 most isolated communities.
Dec 25, 2020
Canadian snowbirds jump at early COVID-19 vaccine
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 families in need.
Dec 24, 2020
Second COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada
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 identity by living out his dream to create music.
Dec 23, 2020
Coping with a COVID Christmas
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 Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine; and, a stirring concert series dedicated to Canadian seniors.
Dec 22, 2020
Ontario to enter Boxing Day lockdown
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. thanks to a new strain of coronavirus; and, a Toronto inventor's smart solution to keeping hands and feet warm in the winter.
Dec 19, 2020
Parents bracing for an extended school break
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 former patient's personal journey to give back to a Montreal hospital that cared for her during difficult days.
Dec 18, 2020
PM looks back at Canada’s pandemic response
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 kidnapped by Boko Haram six days ago are released; and, meet the first Indigenous woman in Canada to own and operate an airline.
Dec 17, 2020
Grief hits Nova Scotia after fishing crew lost at sea
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 for their employees; and, a bright spot in 2020 for astronomers as the ‘great conjunction’ brings Jupiter and Saturn in close alignment.
Dec 16, 2020
High-profile arrest of fashion executive Peter Nygard
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 a world record in burpees.
Dec 15, 2020
'V-Day' as first Canadians get their COVID-19 vaccine doses
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 Indigenous woman in Thunder Bay; and, refugees in Canada share their culture through their food in a new cookbook.
Dec 12, 2020
Pandemic batters retail stores two weeks before Christmas
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 two years; and, a Nova Scotia family lights up their front porch with a message of resilience.
Dec 11, 2020
Grim anniversary of the two Michaels' detention in China
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 refugees become Canadian citizens five years after they escaped civil war.
Dec 10, 2020
Historic turning point in pandemic as Health Canada approves vaccine
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 astronomical challenge of cleaning up space junk.
Dec 9, 2020
Britain starts vaccinating most vulnerable against COVID-19
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 more expensive; and, a radio and podcast host reclaims how the Indigenous story is told in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Dec 8, 2020
Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine doses expected this month
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 Spavor and Michael Kovrig; and, Bob Dylan sells his song catalogue in a deal estimated to be worth $300 million.
Dec 5, 2020
Three accused of supplying ammunition to Canada's worst mass shooter
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 First Nations communities across the country; and, Time Magazine names a remarkable teen scientist as its first Kid of the Year.
Dec 4, 2020
The plan of attack for Canada's vaccination campaign
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 their creativity to promote Black Canadian talent.
Dec 3, 2020
U.K. approves Pfizer vaccine, raising questions about Canada’s timeline
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 sneak peek at Parliament’s makeover-in-progress.
Dec 2, 2020
Quebec reconsiders holiday gatherings as COVID-19 cases rise
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 point; and, a Winnipeg woman’s final wish to spread a little love.
Dec 1, 2020
Fiscal update extends aid, promises billions in spending
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 pandemic purchase is… a Christmas tree.
Nov 28, 2020
Black Friday shopping in the times of COVID-19
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, ‘shop local’ becomes a matter of survival for neighbourhood stores.
Nov 27, 2020
Uncertainty over COVID-19 vaccine timeline
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 Canadians to bet on single sporting events; and, a volunteer group works with First Nations to find homes for stray dogs.
Nov 26, 2020
A scathing report into Ontario's COVID-19 response
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 miscarriage in the summer, sharing her experience to help others; and, one of the greatest and most troubled soccer stars of all time, Diego Maradona, dies at 60.
Nov 25, 2020
Canadians could be stuck in line for a COVID-19 vaccine
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 warnings from public health officials; and, a Christmas song created for dogs that’s topping the charts in Britain.
Nov 24, 2020
Millions under lockdown in Ontario as virus cases surge
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-grown vaccine; and, a few choice words to describe 2020.
Nov 21, 2020
Nationwide wake-up call for pandemic course correction
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 province; and, Indigenous tourism goes virtual with 360-degree videos.
Nov 20, 2020
New modelling shows Canada faces tens of thousands of daily cases
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-knit community in Ontario is mourning the death of a veteran police officer; and, a survivor of the Quebec Halloween stabbing spree has shown remarkable compassion for his attacker.
Nov 19, 2020
COVID-19 claims dozens of lives across country
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 Christmas tree for 2020.
Nov 18, 2020
Frustrations mount for First Nation enduring 25-year boil-water advisory
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 just two weeks before; and, McGill University closes a painful chapter in its history with a new name for its men’s teams.
Nov 17, 2020
Moderna's experimental COVID-19 vaccine shows promising results
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 interview; and, a show of love and support outside a Quebec long-term care home.
Nov 14, 2020
Wake-up call from Canada’s top doctor amid soaring cases of COVID-19
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 to bring outbreaks under control; and, Canadians under public health restrictions get creative to celebrate Diwali.
Nov 13, 2020
Nearly 5,000 COVID-19 cases reported across Canada
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 president Masai Ujiri hopes to bring the team back to Canada for the upcoming season.
Nov 12, 2020
Coronavirus infection rates explode across country
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 first wave; and, Indigenous veterans share their stories on Remembrance Day.
Nov 11, 2020
PM urges provinces to act as COVID-19 death toll rises
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 Joe Biden; and, a 100-year-old veteran unable to mark Remembrance Day with family is cheered by tens of thousands of birthday cards.
Nov 10, 2020
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective
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’s mission to give 77 fallen soldiers a proper resting place.
Nov 7, 2020
Joe Biden edges closer to presidency
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 its first confirmed case; and, the essential workers keeping America’s democracy together in the face of rising tensions.
Nov 6, 2020
Joe Biden nears 270 electoral votes amid pleas for patience
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 reopen its plant in Oshawa, Ont.; and, musical trailblazer Elaine Bomberry’s impact on the legendary Buffy Sainte-Marie.
Nov 5, 2020
U.S. election cliffhanger as tensions rise in battlegrounds
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 presidential election pulls back the curtain on a deeply divided America.
Nov 3, 2020
Trump, Biden hit battleground states in final full day of campaign
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 Canadian government over her inclusion in a no-fly list; and, rescuers save a three-year-old girl who spent three days trapped in rubble.
Oct 31, 2020
Alberta, Manitoba battle rising cases of COVID-19
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 get creative to celebrate Halloween amid the pandemic.
Oct 30, 2020
ICU lessons learned for COVID-19’s second wave
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 images of millions of shoppers; and, the dream of flying cars finally takes off, with prototypes heading off-road.
Oct 29, 2020
Canada's mental-health fallout from COVID-19
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 under investigation for using a racial slur; and, Indigenous officiants in Ontario can now perform legal marriage ceremonies according to their traditions.
Oct 28, 2020
COVID-19 death toll surpasses 10,000 in Canada
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, cloistered nuns at a British convent hit the charts with ancient hymns.
Oct 27, 2020
Spread of COVID-19 in care homes part of surge in Manitoba
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 craters; and, a goodwill mission to bring hygiene care packages to seniors in need.
Oct 24, 2020
COVID-19 risk for long-term care homes
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 giants falling to the pandemic; and, the famous Savile Row gets its first tailor shop that makes suits exclusively for women.
Oct 23, 2020
Trump and Biden clash in high-stakes final debate
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 health care to people struggling with homelessness in Toronto; and, the Royal Canadian Legion’s new poppy campaign lets Canadians pay tribute with a tap.
Oct 22, 2020
Liberals clear confidence test; voters sidestep snap election
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-sex couples; and, police investigate a possible motive behind fires set in the toilet paper sections of three Walmarts.
Oct 21, 2020
Parliamentary showdown could send Canadians to polls during pandemic
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 cosmic fist-bump as a NASA spacecraft briefly touches an asteroid, with help from Canadian technology.
Oct 20, 2020
Emergency debate as Indigenous fishing rights dispute simmers
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 itself from Canada’s first prime minister; and, a Quebec town hopes a name change will help it escape a toxic history.
Oct 17, 2020
Manitoba and Ontario crack down on COVID-19 hotspots
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 water to the steps of the Legislature; and, a Star Wars fan in Ontario uses a little bit of the force, and a lot of engineering know-how, to make a working lightsaber.
Oct 16, 2020
Murder of Christine Jessop finally solved after 36 years
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 the Philippines after a COVID-19 travel ban kept them apart; and, a Russian photographer employs patience and luck to capture the world’s most prestigious wildlife photography award.
Oct 15, 2020
WestJet cuts flights to Atlantic Canada in pandemic fallout
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-old boy’s sight; and, the award-winning novel Monkey Beach is brought to the big screen after 20 years.
Oct 14, 2020
Expanding COVID-19 outbreaks from east to west
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 billionaires increase their combined fortunes; and, an Illinois woman doesn’t let giving birth in the middle of her bar exam stop her from finishing the test.
Oct 13, 2020
New Brunswick toughens mask mandate in outbreak zones
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 expert; and, a Manitoba farming community rallies behind a member going through a tough time.