Penny Oleksiak becomes most decorated Canadian Summer Olympian after bronze finish in 200m freestyle
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has won a bronze medal in the women's 200-metre freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Trudeau mum on launch of vaccine passport but vows system will be 'simple and efficient'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau skirted around questions about when Canadians can expect to be equipped with formal proof of their COVID-19 vaccine status for travel abroad but vowed that the system will be both "simple and efficient."
'Now is the time' for students aged 12 to 17 to get vaccinated before school, expert says
With September around the corner, some doctors are urging parents of children aged 12 to 17 to get vaccinated in time to build full immunity before school starts again.
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Ontario will have different rules for unvaccinated students this September
Ontario's top doctor says thousands of unvaccinated students will face different rules compared to their vaccinated peers in September.
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Cases climbing? B.C.'s COVID-19 update reveals 150 more people tested positive in last 24 hours
The latest COVID-19 data released in B.C. Tuesday afternoon revealed 150 more people tested positive for the disease in the last 24 hours.
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Manitoba RCMP confirm investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at Fort Alexander Residential School
The Manitoba RCMP confirmed on Tuesday that it has been conducting a large-scale investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at Fort Alexander Residential School.
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Canada now has enough COVID-19 vaccine doses to fully vaccinate all eligible citizens: PM
Canada currently has enough doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country to fully vaccinate every eligible person over the age of 12, with more than 66 million doses received as of Tuesday. While more than 26 million of the eligible 33 million Canadians have rolled up their sleeves, the push is now on to try to reach those who haven't.
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COVID-19 linked to 'significant' drop in intelligence: research
Individuals who recovered from COVID-19, including those who no longer had symptoms, exhibited significant 'cognitive deficits,' according to a large study out of the U.K.
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580 died in B.C. due to heat wave, according to latest coroner analysis
The BC Coroners Service now believes 580 people died in a record heat wave, but warns that figure is still preliminary and subject to change.
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Former U.S. airman sentenced to 45 months for leaking top-secret drone info
A former U.S. Air Force intelligence analyst who once helped find targets for deadly U.S. drone strikes was sentenced to 45 months in prison for leaking top-secret details about the program.
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Trudeau says Ottawa withholding health-care transfers to N.B. over abortion access
New Brunswick is failing to live up to its obligations under the Canada Health Act because it continues to make it difficult for women to access abortions, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.
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Toronto Pearson Airport scraps decision to separate arrivals by vaccination status
After announcing last week that they would separate international arrivals based on vaccination status, Toronto Pearson Airport has reversed the decision.
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U.S. CDC recommends vaccinated Americans wear masks indoors in many cases
Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should go back to wearing masks in indoor public places in regions where the coronavirus is spreading rapidly, U.S. health authorities said on Tuesday.
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Texas shooter dies after party-goers stoned him to death
A man who opened fire at a backyard party in Fort Worth early Monday, killing one and injuring three, died after being chased by fellow party-goers who threw landscaping bricks at him, Texas authorities said.
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Three suspects in Montreal Amber Alert case to appear in court
Three people arrested in connection with an Amber Alert for a missing 16-year-old girl are expected to make a court appearance late Tuesday evening.
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CTV National News for July 27: America's masking policy
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Different rules for unvaccinated students, staff in Ont.
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Woman confronted by bold coyote while gardening in T.O.
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RCMP reveals decade-long probe into Man. residential school
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Mi'kmaq man on quest to preserve traditional birchbark canoe craft
Todd Labrador, a Mi'kmaq man from the Wildcat Reserve in Queens County, N.S., has made it his life's work to preserve the traditional craftsmanship of birchbark canoes.
How to reset your budget as COVID-19 pandemic restrictions ease
As businesses reopen and social gatherings resume, some Canadians may notice they’re spending more now than they were during the peak of the pandemic. Here's how to stay on track.
Meet the completely tattooed Brazilian who removed his nose, added horns and reshaped his ears to resemble an 'orc'
Inspired by skull imagery and 'The Lord of The Rings,' a Brazilian tattoo artist has covered nearly every part of his body in ink and undergone surgeries to give himself horns, a forked tongue and pointed orc ears, even cutting off his nose to complete the look.
Gov’t disregard of Indigenous prescribed, cultural burns 'created this catastrophe': advocates
Knowledge keepers and fire experts say governments' disregard of Indigenous prescribed and cultural burns in cooler months has greatly contributed to the wildfire crisis in British Columbia today.
Mary Simon installed as Canada's 30th Governor General
Mary Simon is now officially the Governor General of Canada, after being installed in a pared-down but historic and culturally-rich ceremony. A prominent Inuk leader and former ambassador, Simon is the 30th governor general Canada has had, and is the first Indigenous person to take on the role.
Doctors warn cases of respiratory virus could surge as pandemic precautions reduced
As social distancing and travel restrictions relax amid declining COVID-19 infection rates, doctors are cautioning about a potential off-season resurgence of respiratory syncytial virus. It is a common infection in pre-pandemic times, but can still be very serious for high-risk young children and infants with lung or congenital heart disease.
From Nunavik to Rideau Hall: How Mary Simon's home will shape her future as Governor General
In the Inuit region of Nunavik in northern Quebec, the family and friends of Canada’s newest Governor General, Mary Simon, swell with pride as they reflect on how far she’s come.
'I will strive to build bridges': Read Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's first speech
Mary Simon conveyed a message of hope, inclusiveness, and resilience as she delivered her first speech after being sworn in as the country's 30th Governor General and the first Indigenous person to hold the position.
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Mi'kmaq man on quest to preserve traditional birchbark canoe craft
Todd Labrador, a Mi'kmaq man from the Wildcat Reserve in Queens County, N.S., has made it his life's work to preserve the traditional craftsmanship of birchbark canoes.
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Ontario will have different rules for unvaccinated students this September
Ontario's top doctor says thousands of unvaccinated students will face different rules compared to their vaccinated peers in September.
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Manitoba RCMP confirm investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at Fort Alexander Residential School
The Manitoba RCMP confirmed on Tuesday that it has been conducting a large-scale investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at Fort Alexander Residential School.
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Cases climbing? B.C.'s COVID-19 update reveals 150 more people tested positive in last 24 hours
The latest COVID-19 data released in B.C. Tuesday afternoon revealed 150 more people tested positive for the disease in the last 24 hours.
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COVID-19 in Alberta: 134 new cases as leading indicators continue to trend in wrong direction
Active cases now stand at 1,173, the highest mark since near the end of June.
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580 died in B.C. due to heat wave, according to latest coroner analysis
The BC Coroners Service now believes 580 people died in a record heat wave, but warns that figure is still preliminary and subject to change.
World
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Texas shooter dies after party-goers stoned him to death
A man who opened fire at a backyard party in Fort Worth early Monday, killing one and injuring three, died after being chased by fellow party-goers who threw landscaping bricks at him, Texas authorities said.
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Former U.S. airman sentenced to 45 months for leaking top-secret drone info
A former U.S. Air Force intelligence analyst who once helped find targets for deadly U.S. drone strikes was sentenced to 45 months in prison for leaking top-secret details about the program.
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U.S. CDC recommends vaccinated Americans wear masks indoors in many cases
Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should go back to wearing masks in indoor public places in regions where the coronavirus is spreading rapidly, U.S. health authorities said on Tuesday.
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Texas National Guard will start helping make border arrests
A Texas National Guard deployment along the U.S.-Mexico border will start helping troopers make arrests, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday, as the state begins filling a formerly empty prison with migrants accused of trespassing.
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At least 2 killed in German chemical blast; 31 injured
An explosion at an industrial park for chemical companies in Germany killed at least two people on Tuesday, with 31 others injured and several still missing hours later.
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Life without parole for Georgia man in 4 of 8 Asian spa killings
A man accused of killing eight people, mostly women of Asian descent, at Atlanta-area massage businesses pleaded guilty to murder Tuesday in four of the killings and was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison.
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Brazilian cuts off nose, adds horns to resemble an 'orc'
A Brazilian man went through multiple body transformations, including cutting off his nose, in an attempt to resemble an 'orc'.
Should travellers be getting a third COVID-19 vaccine dose?
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Matthew Oughton weighs in on the idea of giving travellers a third COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Mary Simon will impact 'a lot' of Canadians: Simon's sister
Annie Popert tells CTV News she believes her sister, Mary Simon, will make a difference as Canada's new Governor General.
Why the Taliban are targeting 'anybody who is educated'
Military historian Sean Maloney discusses the 'multigenerational' terror and intimidation tactics being used by the Taliban.
Crime of passion: Store window smashed by couple making out
The owners of a Montreal barbershop that had its glass door broken by a couple in the throes of passion want to find the pair to offer to treat them to a night in a hotel.
Caught on cam: House collapses during flooding in Turkey
Nobody was injured after a house collapsed and was swept away amid flooding in the city of Arhavi, Turkey on July 22.
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Indigenous-owned chip company in Manitoba will soon be on store shelves across Canada
People across the country could soon be experiencing a chip that was created by a Manitoba-based, Indigenous-owned company.
Sentencing delayed for Alberta men found guilty of flouting COVID-19 rules
Sentencing arguments for an Alberta pastor and his brother found guilty of contempt after deliberately violating COVID-19 health orders have been put over until September.
B.C. lotto player plans retirement of her dreams after winning millions in her last week on the job
A Metro Vancouver woman was just a week away from retirement when she found out she'd become $2 million richer.
This Sask. farmer is still looking for love after appearing on a Finnish dating show
Matthew Almusa of Margo, Sask. has become a bit of a celebrity in Finland after appearing in a dating show for farmers.
After sharp decline, lumber prices rising again due to B.C. wildfires
Lumber prices have been on a wild ride over the last few months, and the wildfires currently burning across British Columbia have started to contribute to that volatility.
Boy reels in old military 'bomb' while magnet fishing in Port Bruce, Ont.
A 10-year-old St. Thomas, Ont. boy hooked a mortar shell while magnet fishing with his grandfather in Lake Erie.
Vancouver mansion sold for $42M, well below the asking price but still a record high
A Vancouver mansion sold this month for what realtors described as a record-breaking price was purchased well below what its owners were asking.
New rules for B.C. mink farms effective immediately after several more test positive for COVID-causing virus
As many as seven more mink are thought to have contracted the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans, prompting new rules from the B.C. government.
'It will make a big difference': Pointe-Claire, Que. plants memorial garden to honour COVID-19 victims
A woman in Pointe-Claire, Que. led the charge to create a community orchard in memory of COVID-19 victims. Its harvest will be donated to people in need.
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Canada now has enough COVID-19 vaccine doses to fully vaccinate all eligible citizens: PM
Canada currently has enough doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country to fully vaccinate every eligible person over the age of 12, with more than 66 million doses received as of Tuesday. While more than 26 million of the eligible 33 million Canadians have rolled up their sleeves, the push is now on to try to reach those who haven't.
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Trudeau mum on launch of vaccine passport but vows system will be 'simple and efficient'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau skirted around questions about when Canadians can expect to be equipped with formal proof of their COVID-19 vaccine status for travel abroad but vowed that the system will be both "simple and efficient."
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P.E.I. becomes latest province to sign on to Liberals' national child-care program
Prince Edward Island has become the third province to sign on to the federal government's national child-care program, allowing it to receive about $120 million from Ottawa for $10-dollar-a-day child-care spots by the end of 2024.
Health
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'Now is the time' for students aged 12 to 17 to get vaccinated before school, expert says
With September around the corner, some doctors are urging parents of children aged 12 to 17 to get vaccinated in time to build full immunity before school starts again.
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Wildfire smoke: Doctors, air pollution experts forecast worsening health effects
Health experts warn that a shift in mindset and new solutions are needed as exposure to smoke from bigger wildfires becomes a regular occurrence.
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Vaccine maker BioNTech to use mRNA tech to target malaria
Pharmaceutical company BioNTech said Monday that it wants to use the mRNA technology behind its coronavirus vaccine to target malaria.
Sci-Tech
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Facebook will restrict ad targeting of under-18s
Facebook Inc. will stop allowing advertisers to target people under 18 on its platforms based on their interests or their activity on other sites, it said on Tuesday in a slew of announcements about young users.
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Researchers create 'tweezers of sound' to move objects without physical contact
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have created 'tweezers of sound' that can move objects without physical contact.
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WeChat suspends new user registrations as China cracks down on tech
WeChat is suspending all new user registrations until early August, the popular social messaging app announced on Tuesday. THe company said the suspension relates to an upgrade of security technology 'according to relevant laws and regulations.'
Entertainment
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Britney Spears files to remove her father as conservator of her estate
Britney Spears' newly hired lawyer filed a petition Monday seeking to remove the singer's father, Jamie Spears, as conservator of her estate.
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Wu-Tang Clan album sale pays off Martin Shkreli's court debt
An unreleased Wu-Tang Clan album forfeited by Martin Shkreli after his securities fraud conviction was sold Tuesday for an undisclosed sum, though prosecutors say it was enough to fully satisfy the rest of what he owed on a US$7.4 million forfeiture order he faced after his 2018 sentencing.
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'Keep it up': Pink offers to cover bikini fines for Norwegian women's beach handball team
American pop star Pink has offered to pay the fines given to the Norwegian women's beach handball team for their decision to wear shorts instead of bikini bottoms during a recent European championship game.
Business
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Apple posts a record June quarter thanks to iPhone sales
Apple on Tuesday announced a massive earnings beat for the three months ended June 26, thanks to a nearly 50 per cent year-over-year jump in iPhone sales to US$39.6 billion.
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Airlines cite concerns about fuel shortages at some U.S. airports
The fuel needle is moving closer to 'empty' at some U.S. airports. American Airlines says it's running into fuel shortages at some smaller and mid-size airports, and Delta Air Lines, meanwhile, said Reno, Nevada, is the most affected location.
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'Pathetic and disgraceful': U.S. lawmakers blast Coca-Cola, Visa and others over Beijing Olympics
A bipartisan Congressional panel blasted U.S.-based corporate sponsors of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics on Tuesday, including Coca-Cola, Visa Inc. and Airbnb, accusing them of putting profits ahead of accusations of genocide in China.
Lifestyle
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This Sask. farmer is still looking for love after appearing on a Finnish dating show
Matthew Almusa of Margo, Sask. has become a bit of a celebrity in Finland after appearing in a dating show for farmers.
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Calgary park transformed into inclusive area for blind and visually impaired skateboarders
The skatepark at Calgary's Shaw Millenium Park has been modified with neon-coloured tape, tactile pathways and audio beacons through the work of a group of blind and visually impaired skateboarders.
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Meet the completely tattooed Brazilian who removed his nose, added horns and reshaped his ears to resemble an 'orc'
Inspired by skull imagery and 'The Lord of The Rings,' a Brazilian tattoo artist has covered nearly every part of his body in ink and undergone surgeries to give himself horns, a forked tongue and pointed orc ears, even cutting off his nose to complete the look.
Sports
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Penny Oleksiak becomes most decorated Canadian Summer Olympian after bronze finish in 200m freestyle
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has won a bronze medal in the women's 200-metre freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Andreescu learning from 2021 disappointment, hoping to bounce back on hardcourt
Bianca Andreescu got so used to winning in 2019 she almost forgot what it felt like to lose. The 21-year-old Canadian tennis star has been relearning to deal with disappointment on the court this season while trying to find her footing after 16 months off due to injuries and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Olympic champion swimmer Maggie Mac Neil lauded for speed, attention to detail
Coach Andrew Craven says one of the main reasons Maggie Mac Neil is now an Olympic champion is that she soaks up every detail and works to fix the smallest mistake to summit a sport where success is measured in the blink of an eye.
Autos
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Hamilton forms foundation in partnership with Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton launched a charitable foundation Tuesday that will both support diversity and inclusion in motorsports and empower underrepresented youth groups in Britain.
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At least 8 killed in 22-car pileup in Utah during sandstorm
A sandstorm caused a huge 22-vehicle pileup on a Utah highway that left eight people dead, including children, authorities said.
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GM issues 2nd Bolt recall; faulty batteries can cause fires
General Motors is recalling some older Chevrolet Bolts for a second time to fix persistent battery problems that can set the electric cars ablaze.
Climate and Environment
Gov’t disregard of Indigenous prescribed, cultural burns 'created this catastrophe': advocates
Knowledge keepers and fire experts say governments' disregard of Indigenous prescribed and cultural burns in cooler months has greatly contributed to the wildfire crisis in British Columbia today.
Thieves in California are stealing scarce water amid extreme drought, 'devastating' some communities
As an extreme drought grips California, making water increasingly scarce, thieves are making off with billions of gallons of the precious resource, tapping into fire hydrants, rivers, and even small family homes and farms.
Something we've never seen before: BC Wildfire Service reports 40 fires of note
The BC Wildfire Service said while overall, the number of wildfires burning is trending downward, the number of wildfires of note is at 40 -- an unprecedented number. A wildfire is considered of note when it is highly visible, or threatens people or structures.
Infrastructure bank CEO says agency may spend more on zero-emission buses
The head of a federal infrastructure financing agency says he has seen a shift in the types of transit projects cities want to build as they opt for zero-emission buses in lieu of large-scale subways.
580 died in B.C. due to heat wave, according to latest coroner analysis
The BC Coroners Service now believes 580 people died in a record heat wave, but warns that figure is still preliminary and subject to change.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Penny Oleksiak becomes most decorated Canadian Summer Olympian after bronze finish in 200m freestyle
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has won a bronze medal in the women's 200-metre freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics.
Canadian weightlifter Maude Charron wins Canada's second gold in Tokyo
Weightlifter Maude Charron has won Canada's second gold medal at the Tokyo Games.
Olympic champion swimmer Maggie Mac Neil lauded for speed, attention to detail
Coach Andrew Craven says one of the main reasons Maggie Mac Neil is now an Olympic champion is that she soaks up every detail and works to fix the smallest mistake to summit a sport where success is measured in the blink of an eye.
Olympics primer: A day-by-day look at the big events and Canadians to watch
CTVNews.ca breaks down the big events at the Olympics and Canada's medal hopes with a day-by-day planner.
Here's what Canada did while you were sleeping on day 4 of Tokyo Olympics
Canada claimed three more medals on day 4, winning the country's first medal in softball while taking home silver in swimming and another bronze in judo at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
W5 HIGHLIGHTS
'I will always be someone's porn': One woman's struggle to remove all traces of her videotaped sexual assault
A Canadian woman speaks out about her nightmarish ordeal to remove all traces of her videotaped sexual assault from the largest porn website in the world.
Hunting for bats: How these animals could help find a way out of the pandemic
CTV’s W5 joins biologists as they search for bats in Ontario and the secrets they may hold in combating the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
Health-care workers are buckling under the strain as third wave of COVID-19 hits
Now that COVID-19 is in its third wave in many parts of the country, it’s important to see how medical professionals are coping on the front lines. W5 looks into how doctors, nurses and personal support workers are handling stress, anxiety and burnout.
The trans woman taking on the doomsday church
W5 investigates a controversial Christian sect that has divided the small town of Aylmer, Ont. The Church of God Restoration and its fervent pastor have made headlines for their "anti-lockdown" rhetoric, causing turmoil in the once-sleepy town.
Exclusive: W5 finds more than 2K civilians killed in airplane shootdowns since Second World War
While investigating the tragedy of flight PS752 in which a civilian passenger plane was shot down by the Iranian military in January 2020, W5 found numerous reports of shootdowns of civilian planes by militaries and combatants around the world. We went looking for statistics on how many lives have been lost in this unimaginable manner.
Taking on Iran: How Canada could respond to downed Flight 752 investigation
Now that Iran has issued its final technical report about Flight 752, which was downed by a surface-to-air missile from Iran's military in January 2020, W5 investigates what Canada's options are to respond to the "incomplete" investigation.
Why class-action lawsuits aren't always what abuse survivors hope for
While class-action lawsuits can be helpful in certain cases, due to the complex nature of institutional abuse cases, they may not be the golden ticket survivors hope for.
Signal detected: Are we alone in the endless abyss of space?
If aliens are sending us signals, are we set up to detect them? Dan Riskin speaks with planetary scientists, radio astronomers, and computer scientists who explain how the search for ET has ramped up in the last few decades. But if they're successful, is there a way to predict what alien creatures might look like?