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After the Stellantis ordeal, should Canada keep funding big industry? Original
Billions of dollars in public money have been paid, or pledged, to a growing number of companies that end up pausing Canadian production or pulling out of the country altogether. This week, Stellantis announced it plans to sell its Brampton, Ont. assembly plant to defence contractor Roshel, despite having received hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer money. The move has renewed scrutiny over how Ottawa chooses to dole out billions of dollars, and the strings attached to that money.
Ontario goat cheese maker warns tariffs are pushing it toward a breaking point Original
LINDSAY, Ont. – Bruce and Sharon VandenBerg have been producing goat cheese since 1989, first on their farm in Lindsay, Ont., and now at a state-of-the-art facility that employs roughly 200 people. Mariposa Dairy has grown exponentially over the years, but its future became uncertain in a matter of days. “It was announced on (Sept. 8) and the tariffs came in on September the 15th. We had six days notice, six days,” said Bruce VandenBerg.
This family doctor wants an apology after he says that he got an ‘intimidating’ letter for working too much
A family doctor in Madoc, Ont. is speaking out about an “intimidating” letter he says that he received from the Ministry of Health questioning the “high number” of days he worked over the last year. Approximately 2.5 million Ontarians are currently without a family doctor and the province has previously introduced changes to its primary care payment model that are intended to give family doctors more time to care for patients.
Could this Canadian hybrid-electric aircraft reduce northern Ontario medevac times? Original
LINDSAY, Ont. -- An aircraft sits in the Lindsay, Ont., airport that could change how remote communities across Canada access critical and lifesaving care. “We’re developing an aircraft that can take off and land just like a helicopter,” said Horizon Aircraft co-founder Brandon Robinson.
Cervical cancer rates rising among Canadian women aged 35 to 54, despite screening and vaccine advances Original
TORONTO - A preventable cancer is on the rise among Canadian women. Rates of cervical cancer are increasing among women aged 35 to 54, despite advances in both screening and HPV vaccination, and experts are urging women not to put off getting checked. For Shannon Pethick, the warning signs were there, but she initially ignored them. In 2010, at the age of 32, she began experiencing prolonged bleeding and sharp pain before eventually seeing a nurse practitioner and having a Pap smear.
Voters send a ‘warning shot’ as many incumbents lose in fall elections Original
TORONTO - Election signs were still up in Mississauga, Ont. on Tuesday, the day after voters chose a first-term councillor as their next mayor. They elected Alvin Tedjo over both the incumbent, Carolyn Parrish, and her predecessor, Bonnie Crombie. “Sometimes we just need change, right?” said Mississauga resident Linda MacPherson. “There’s new perspectives, new ideas maybe, and some of the policies he had, I agree with.” Mississauga was not the only place where voters wanted something new.
Anthropic files for IPO that could be among the largest ever, with warnings about AI risks
Anthropic, the company behind the AI assistant Claude, filed for an initial public offering on Monday in what experts predict could be one of the largest stock market debuts in history. But alongside details of the company’s rapid business growth, the filing also contains several warnings and have renewed questions about whether the artificial intelligence industry is in a bubble.
Anthropic files for IPO that could be among the largest ever, with warnings about AI risks
Anthropic, the company behind the AI assistant Claude, filed for an initial public offering on Monday in what experts predict could be one of the largest stock market debuts in history. But alongside details of the company’s rapid business growth, the filing also contains several warnings and have renewed questions about whether the artificial intelligence industry is in a bubble.
Albertans’ vote reignites push from provinces for more control over immigration Original
TORONTO - Roughly 1 million Albertans voted ‘Yes’ to immigration reform questions on the referendum ballot Monday. While the results are preliminary and non-binding, they have sparked a renewed conversation about immigration policy across Canada. “I think the provinces have always wanted a greater say in immigration policy, it’s a concurrent power under the constitution,” said Geoffrey Cameron, a political science professor at the University of Guelph.
Terry Fox Foundation receives record-breaking $25M donation from Tanenbaum family Original
TORONTO The Terry Fox Foundation received a huge boost Thursday, with the largest single donation in the organizations history: $25 million from the Larry and Judy Tanenbaum Family Foundation. How to set CTV News as your preferred source on Google The commitment unlocks matching funds provided by the federal government, creating $50 million in funding for cancer research.
More Canadians are visiting food banks than ever, with monthly visits hitting record high Original
TORONTO - Canadians continue to struggle with the high cost of living, with monthly food bank visits up nearly nine per cent this year compared to last. According to Food Banks Canada’s annual HungerCount report, food bank visits have soared to 2.35 million per month in 2026, a 117 per cent increase from 2019. “(This) is the story of what happens when millions of people are out of options,” said Food Banks Canada CEO Kirstin Beardsley.
What to know about listeria after a nationwide recall for cheese Original
TORONTO – After a nationwide recall of various cheese brands was issued over a possible listeria contamination, health experts warn the common bacteria can be potentially dangerous. “The real issue here is in vulnerable populations,” said Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases specialist. “It can get into the bloodstream, and it can cause a meningitis … it can be a rather severe infection in certain cohorts.
‘Everything is on the table’: Canada weighs legal action over possible Stelco layoffs Original
HAMILTON – More layoff notices have been handed out to unionized workers at Stelco’s plant in Hamilton, Ont., as the company moves ahead with idling its cold mill and coating departments, despite threats from Ottawa to take the company to court if the layoffs go ahead.
Canada’s Wonderland, La Ronde close roller-coasters after fatal accident at Six Flags in Georgia Original
TORONTO – Canada’s Wonderland has temporarily closed two of its roller-coasters – the Behemoth and the Leviathan – after a man died and several others were injured in an incident at a Six Flags park near Atlanta. La Ronde in Montreal has also temporarily closed its Goliath roller-coaster. Officials have not yet said how the man died or how the others were injured, but witnesses say he came out of his seat during the ride. “He turned sideways and he’s flipping in the air,” one woman told ABC News.
Jewish organizations highlight antisemitic attacks in Canada on Oct. 7 anniversary Original
TORONTO - Several Israeli flags were set on fire outside a Christian centre in Toronto early Wednesday morning, in an incident now being investigated as hate-motivated. It’s the latest in a string of incidents targeting the Jewish community in Canada. How to set CTV News as your preferred source on Google “What we’re seeing is a progression,” said Daniel Korobkin, senior rabbi at Toronto’s Beth Avraham Yoseph, a synagogue that was struck by gunfire in March.
Increased security measures a ‘tragic’ reality for synagogues across Canada Original
Warning: Graphic content TORONTO – When Rabbi Debra Landsberg first came to Canada 25 years ago, the doors of her synagogue were open and unlocked. Now, security guards check worshippers’ bags and patrol the outside of the building. “It’s painfully saddening,” she said.
Toronto to host Professional Women’s Hockey League first-ever all-star event Original
TORONTO — Some of the world’s best hockey players will converge on Toronto next year as the Professional Women’s Hockey League announced its first All-Star Game Thursday. The game will take place March 7, 2027. “A big step for our league and women’s hockey,” said Montreal Victoire player Laura Stacey, who was on hand for the announcement.
Why ‘AI swarms’ have some experts calling for stricter regulation
TORONTO – AI agents are getting better at working together, and in some cases, acting outside the scope of their instructions. It’s something that has always been a possibility, but is now happening with greater frequency, raising fresh questions about oversight. “They hallucinate, they lie, they go off the rails,” said tech expert Carmi Levy. “They exceed safety limitations that were put in place to keep them safe. They do things that we cannot explain.
The real-life Gander heroes who inspired ‘Come From Away’ look back 25 years later Original
ST. JOHN’S – “On the northeast tip of North America, on an island called Newfoundland, there’s an airport.” So begins Come From Away, the hit musical based on the town of Gander, its people and how the community responded when 38 passenger planes were diverted here on Sept. 11, 2001. “We were embraced as family and they took care of us,” says Julia Lopez, one of the roughly 6,500 “plane people” who was taken in by the community.
Toronto fire chief warns lithium-ion battery fires are the city’s biggest fire safety risk
The fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are intense, toxic and according to Toronto’s fire chief, pose the greatest public fire safety risk in Canada’s largest city. “Since 2022…the city of Toronto has seen well north of a 200 per cent increase in the number of fires involving lithium-ion batteries,” said fire chief Jim Jessop. Lithium-ion batteries are found in a host of products, but Jessop says it’s e-bikes and e-scooters that are catching fire at an alarming rate.
What the Lindsay Clancy trial reveals about the reality of postpartum psychosis Original
Warning: Graphic content TORONTO – Seventeen years ago, Patricia Tomasi gave birth to her first child and says that, almost immediately, something felt off. “I was extremely, extremely sad, depressed, couldn’t really bond or attach with my baby,” Tomassi said. “As soon as the baby was born, I didn’t even have the feeling to see the baby.” From there, Tomasi says things got worse. Her depression and anxiety eventually progressed into psychosis.
Canadian families search for answers as Nepal floods leave thousands missing
TORONTO — The video is hard for Anoop Misra to watch, but he says he’s seen it countless times anyway: a wall of water slamming into the grey building along the Tibet-Nepal border. He says his wife, Swati Bagrecha, was inside that border-crossing building with dozens of other foreigners when Wednesday’s flash flood engulfed the area. “It was at the tail end of the trip,” Misra said. “She said, ‘it was amazing experience. I have never experienced something like this.’ She was very happy.
With thousands missing in Nepal after deadly flash floods, Canadian families plead for answers
Weather 4 hours ago Tropical Storm Dolly tracker: Map and projected storm path The Washington Post - Dylan Moriarty • 4h Dolly is the fourth named storm of the hurricane season. Tropical Storm Dolly has formed on a slow path toward the Caribbean. It is not expected to strengthen into a hurricane, but the rain may affect the Virgin Islands, the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico.
24 Canadians reportedly among the missing after flash flood in Nepal Original
TORONTO - Surveillance video captured the terrifying moment a massive flash flood tore through the border region of Nepal and Tibet, a crushing wall of water that swept away hundreds of people and buried buildings, bridges and roads in its path. The Nepal Tourism Board says 24 Canadians are among the missing, along with visitors from the United States, Australia and Britain.
Canadian businesses brace for ‘horror show’ as Ottawa readies counter-tariffs on U.S. products Original
TORONTO – Canadians could soon be paying more for products ranging from fish to smartphones, appliances to cosmetics as Ottawa unveiled a list of items that will soon be hit with 50 per cent tariffs. But it’s not just consumers who will soon be paying more, with fibre optic cables, building material and carpet also among the soon-to-be-tariffed products. “Without using a bad term, a horror show,” is how Steve deWeerd, the owner of Brentview Electronics in Toronto, described the current situation.
U.S. army unit offers time off for ‘GTA VI’ in exchange for reenlistment Original
TORONTO – Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked the premiers to put U.S. alcohol back on the liquor store shelves to help resolve a major sticking point in trade talks with the United States. While the provinces appear willing to lift the booze ban, not all Canadians plan to change their shopping habits. “I’m Canadian and I buy Canadian,” said Toronto resident Aubrey Fernandez. “I don’t buy American.” “I won’t be buying American booze at all,” said Clint Smith.
‘Who knows what’s gonna happen’: Canada, U.S. residents weigh in on latest trade talks Original
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Canadians and Americans visiting Niagara Falls, Ont., are voicing both cautious hope and deep skepticism over a looming trade deal between the two countries. “I think the whole thing is kind of ridiculous,” said Massachusetts resident Hannah Herrera. “We should have a good relationship with Canada, and … it’s really sad that it’s come to this, but we hope that it’s over soon.” Massachusetts resident Hannah Herrera speaks with CTV News, in Niagara Falls, Ont., Wednesday, Aug.
Sophie Cunningham’s off-court comments overshadow Caitlin Clark’s first game in Toronto Original
TORONTO – Fans began arriving at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto Tuesday afternoon, hours before tip off between the Toronto Tempo and the Indiana Fever. Despite it being a home game for the Tempo, many fans were decked out in Caitlin Clark jerseys, excited for the WNBA superstar’s first game in Canada. “It’s like a dream,” said 11-year-old Joey Parr, who came to the game with her mom Sherri. Both were wearing Clark jerseys and Tempo hats to the game, excited to watch high-calibre basketball in person.
Why some parents are refusing a potential lifesaving intervention for their newborns
TORONTO - Doctors say medical misinformation is leading to a growing number of parents refusing the vitamin K shot for their newborns, prompting fresh warnings from the medical community. âThe incidence seems to be increasing, which is why there is concern,â said Dr. Eugene Ng, a neonatologist at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto.
Why doctors are deeply concerned about a growing trend among new parents
When the weight of the world feels too heavy, I find solace in going back to the basics. I look for something wholesome and dwell on it, or better, …
How a veteran-led group is helping St. Catharines recover from devastating floods Original
Volunteers with Team Rubicon Canada are working in basements across St. Catharines, Ont. helping homeowners clean up after roughly two months’ worth of rain fell on the city in a matter of days, triggering catastrophic flooding and sewage backups. Storms hit the city on July 27, 28 and Aug. 2, triggering a state of emergency.
Massive summer blockbusters are crushing records – but can they save movie theatres? Original
TORONTO – Summer blockbusters are shattering records this year, giving a boost to movie theatres which have continued to struggle following the COVID-19 pandemic. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” smashed North American box office records, bringing in US$360 million in the opening weekend, while Christopher Nolan’s epic “The Odyssey” has officially become the highest-grossing IMAX release of all time.
Why are Canada’s wildfires so hard to get under control? Original
TORONTO – Nearly 1,000 wildfires are burning across Canada right now, the majority of them sparked by lightning, and many considered out of control. Ottawa has sent more than 5,000 fire personnel and 300 water bombers and other aircraft to help battle the fires and evacuate communities. But according to one climate expert, it’ll take more than that to get them under control.
This equipment is being deployed to aid fight against wildfires in northern Ontario
A piece of life-saving equipment is being deployed across northern Ontario that can turn any pickup truck into a fire truck. The unit, known as a fire skid, consists of a 1,000-litre reservoir with a shut-off valve at the bottom. “Four adults can lift this when it’s empty, off and on the back of a pickup,” said Kathleen Doherty, the rapid response team lead with Global Medic, an aid organization that delivered several units to Thunder Bay, On. this week. “It fills any ¾ tonne pickup.
Ontario premier visits Thunder Bay as nearly 200 forest fires burn across province Original
Seven new forest fires are burning in Ontario today, bringing the total to 191. While the Ministry of Natural Resources says overcast conditions and some recent rain have helped slow the spread of the fires, it remains an extremely volatile situation in the northwestern part of the province. Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford was in Thunder Bay, meeting with fire crews, first responders and other community members promising to spare no expense when it comes to fighting the fires.
Northwestern Ontario community packs up as wildfire burns just 5 kilometres away Original
UPSALA, Ont. - With a massive forest fire burning about five kilometres away, Shon Dufrenne has packed up whatever he can fit into his truck and trailer, preparing for the worst. “This is only the stuff that we can move,” Dufrenne said. “There are two residences (down there), two cabins that are going to burn.” The community of Upsala is about 150 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay, Ont. While no evacuation order is in place, residents are being told to leave before conditions worsen.
‘The flames were jumping’: Teen recalls harrowing escape from forest fire in tin boat
THUNDER BAY, Ont. - Thousands of people in northwestern Ontario have been forced from their homes due to fast-moving wildfires, with many more told to be ready to leave as strong winds threaten to further the spread of more than 60 out-of-control fires. One of the hardest hit communities is Collins First Nation, also known as Namaygoosisagagun, where the chief confirmed Thursday that the entire community has been destroyed.
As the World Cup wraps up in Toronto, the economic impact of the games still remains unclear Original
TORONTO - For nearly three weeks, the World Cup has taken over downtown Toronto, with thousands of fans flocking to matches, the FIFA Fan Festival or nearby bars and restaurants. But despite the influx of visitors, new data suggests total spending in Toronto has not surpassed expectations for the World Cup.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Canada’s Venezuelan community reeling after devastating earthquakes Original
Among the devastating images coming out of Venezuela, is one of a woman waving a piece of clothing from a damaged building in La Guaira, hoping to be rescued. She is one of many people who were trapped inside their homes following two of the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in more than a century. Both quakes struck near Venezuela’s northern coast, with the first — a magnitude 7.2 — hitting at around 6:04 p.m. local time, and the second — a magnitude 7.5 — occurring just 40 seconds later.
Why Canada’s historic World Cup win is just the beginning Original
One day after the biggest match in the history of Canadian men’s soccer, the team returned to the training pitch at the University of British Columbia as they gear up for their next task- take on Switzerland on Wednesday. While Canada’s 6-0 rout of Qatar on Thursday, marked the first World Cup win ever for the men’s program, the decisive victory was tempered by the loss of midfielder Ismael Koné, who broke his leg during the match.
Toronto police seize seventh drone near World Cup events as authorities crack down Original
TORONTO – Toronto police say they have seized seven unauthorized drones near World Cup events since festivities began last week. On Tuesday, police confirmed a seventh drone was intercepted after someone was caught flying an unauthorized drone near the training site at Centennial Park. Police are reminding the public about the no-fly zones currently in place around World Cup-related events, with restrictions enforced even on days when no match is being played.
‘It’s finally here’: Team Canada gets big send-off ahead of World Cup opener
TORONTO – Fans, friends and family members gathered at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre on Monday for an official send-off celebration as Team Canada’s men’s squad gets ready for the World Cup. “Taking it all in at the moment,” said goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, who will start in Friday’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. “A home World Cup, once in our lifetime, and we’re aware of this.
‘It’s finally here’: Team Canada gets big send-off ahead of World Cup opener
TORONTO – Fans, friends and family members gathered at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre on Monday for an official send-off celebration as Team Canada’s men’s squad gets ready for the World Cup. “Taking it all in at the moment,” said goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, who will start in Friday’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. “A home World Cup, once in our lifetime, and we’re aware of this.
Players, fans rally in Toronto as Team Canada gets big send-off ahead of World Cup opener Original
TORONTO – Fans, friends and family members gathered at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre on Monday for an official send-off celebration as Team Canada’s men’s squad gets ready for the World Cup. “Taking it all in at the moment,” said goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, who will start in Friday’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. “A home World Cup, once in our lifetime, and we’re aware of this.
Will Canada’s new grocery benefit ease the strain of rising food prices? Original
TORONTO – For Sylvie Gagné, peppers, tomatoes, and lettuce growing in her backyard offer some relief from the pressure of grocery bills that have climbed sharply since 2019. “It’s nice to have fresh stuff and just going into the back yard to get it,” she said. “It also teaches the kids and the rest of the family how much work goes into growing food.” Grocery prices have soared by roughly 30 per cent since 2019, according to a report from TD Bank.
Why Sleep Is the New Wellness Status Symbol—and How Homes Are Responding
Bedrooms are evolving as sleep tracking goes mainstream. Learn how data, design, and wellness trends are shaping the modern sleep space. 5 MIN READ Courtesy Taylor Morrison June 1, 2026 As consumers place an increasingly high priority on health and wellness in their daily routines, sleep has moved to the center of the conversation. Once treated as a passive part of life, good sleep is now widely recognized as essential to overall well-being.
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