Ontario walks back new pandemic police powers following widespread backlash
Ontario's government has walked back sweeping new police powers a day after they were announced.
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Revised police measures still dangerous to Ontarians of colour, advocates say
As the Ontario government walks back their latest measures that gave police the power to stop residents at random, officers can still ticket those they believe are participating in public events or gatherings, which advocates say pose a serious safety concern for people of colour.
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Alberta doctors find 2nd case of blood clot linked to AstraZeneca vaccine in Canada
A man in his 60s is the first Albertan to be diagnosed with a blood clot linked to AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, the province's top doctor announced.
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The Queen says goodbye to Prince Philip, continues her reign alone
Queen Elizabeth II and her family paid their last respects to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated his naval past, his international heritage and seven decades of service in which he helped guide the queen through repeated crises.
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Harry, William seen chatting together after royal funeral
A year after they last saw one another, Prince William and his brother Prince Harry put their fraught relationship aside as they said farewell to their grandfather at his funeral on Saturday.
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Anguish, grief remains one year after Nova Scotia mass shooting
On Sunday, families of the victims and survivors of the Nova Scotia mass shooting will gather in remembrance of those who died. It has been a year of sorrow, loss and recovery for loved ones, made even more difficult by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Premier Ford reverses decision to close Ontario playgrounds amid backlash
The Ontario government has reversed its decision to close playgrounds after the ban was widely criticized, with one Toronto infectious diseases doctor calling the closure of outdoor spaces the wrong move in the fight against COVID-19.
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21-year-old experiences heart failure after drinking four energy drinks a day for two years: case study
A new case study describes a rare case of severe heart failure in a 21-year-old man after he drank multiple energy drinks daily for two years, revealing the potential dangers of excessive consumption of these beverages.
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Royal Family funeral attire paid homage to Queen, Prince Philip
The traditional attire observed at the funeral of Prince Philip paid homage to the Duke of Edinburgh and royal tradition.
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Richard Berthelsen: Royal Family walked in order of birth, not succession at Prince Philip's funeral
The order in which the Royal Family walked at Prince Philip's funeral was in order of birth, rather than the order of succession or strict precedence, writes royal commentator Richard Berthelsen in a column on CTVNews.ca.
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Sask. guidance counsellor dies of COVID-19 after calling on province to get teachers vaccinated
Victor Thunderchild, a well-loved and respected guidance counsellor at Prince Albert’s Carlton Comprehensive, died Saturday morning after contracting COVID-19.
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Scientists create the first hybrid human-monkey embryo
Scientists have successfully created the first embryo made with combined human and non-human primate cells.
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Queen shares never-before-seen photo of herself and Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth II shared a cherished never-before-seen photo of herself with her husband as they relaxed together in the grass in Scotland.
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REPLAY: Special coverage of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral
![CTV News Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme leads special coverage of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.]()
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REPLAY: A Life of Service: Canada remembers Prince Philip
![Former PM Chretien shares fond memories of Prince Philip]()
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Experts calling on NACI to lower age limit for AstraZeneca
![Health Canada continues to assure Canadians that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective.]()
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'This wasn't what was asked for': Ont. doctor on measures
![Dr. Kali Barrett, a critical care physical, says she does not know where the Ontario government got its evidence for some of the new measures.]()
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Ont. walks back some restrictions following fierce backlash
![Ontario has walked back new pandemic police powers and playground restrictions following public backlash.]()
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Shocking video shakes Ontario's construction industry
![Half a dozen drywallers are out of a job for throwing an out of control retirement party at a construction site.]()
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Ottawa offers assistance to Ontario, Ford turns it down
![CTV's medical specialist Avis Favaro looks at the shortage of space and staff as hospitals grapple with a surge of new COVID-19 patients.]()
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Questions about Ontario's enhanced public health measures answered
The Ontario government has introduced new public health measures in an effort to blunt the growth of COVID-19 and ease the strain on the province’s health-care system.
Hong Kongers say they're being targeted by Chinese agents on Canadian soil
Hong Kongers living in Canada report feeling harassed and targeted by Chinese agents on home soil, and say the federal government and law enforcement agencies aren’t doing enough to keep them safe.
How to watch the 2021 federal budget announcement on CTV News
As the federal government prepares to deliver its first budget since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, CTV News is providing wall-to-wall coverage of the announcement next week.
Health Canada reviewing submission to use Pfizer vaccine on children 12 and older
Health Canada is reviewing a submission from Pfizer-BioNTech to expand the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 12 and older.
Liberal MP calls on O'Toole to disavow Tory MP's remark suggesting LGBTQ people are 'unclean'
A gay Liberal MP is calling on Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole to disavow a remark by one of his caucus members that appeared to suggest he and other LGBTQ people are 'unclean.'
How a Twitter account is helping Canadians find vaccination appointments
A new Twitter account run by volunteers is helping Canadians who are having a hard time finding available vaccination appointments.
Ont. doctor admits 3 COVID-19 patients to ICU after they turned down vaccines
An Ontario doctor is urging people to get a COVID-19 vaccine once a jab becomes available to them after he admitted three patients who turned down shots to the ICU.
After Ontario deems school supplies 'non-essential,' advocates worry for low-income families
The Ontario government’s decision to include school supplies on its list of non-essential items during the pandemic is being criticized for its effect on low-income families and those living in remote areas of the province.
Is your butter harder? Researcher finds 'strong correlation' between firmness and palmitic acid content
With questions swirling about whether butter has gotten harder, new research is drawing a link between higher levels of palm oil-derived palmitic acid and butter firmness.
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A look at Prince Philip’s custom-made Land Rover hearse
The Duke of Edinburgh's coffin will be taken to church for his April 17 funeral in a Land Rover hearse he commissioned and helped design.
New technology could help scientists learn spider language
Researchers are using artificial intelligence to interpret the sounds created by spiderwebs, to learn how spiders communicate.
Hong Kongers in Canada say they're targets of CCP agents
Pro-democracy Hong Kongers in Canada ask for more protections from the government after being targeted by the Chinese Communist Party.
Vaccine Hunters Canada helping eligible people find vaccines
Josh Kalpin from Vaccine Hunters Canada explains how their online community supplements COVID-19 vaccination initiatives.
Dutch tourists test 'lockdown vacation' on Greek island
Dutch tourists paid $450 to volunteer for a 'lockdown vacation' to test whether they can be done safely during the pandemic.
Months-long operation saves giraffes from flooded island
Wildlife officials in Kenya rescued 9 critically endangered Rothschild's giraffes from a flooded island using a barge called a 'GiRaft.'
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Canada
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Anguish, grief remains one year after Nova Scotia mass shooting
On Sunday, families of the victims and survivors of the Nova Scotia mass shooting will gather in remembrance of those who died. It has been a year of sorrow, loss and recovery for loved ones, made even more difficult by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sask. guidance counsellor dies of COVID-19 after calling on province to get teachers vaccinated
Victor Thunderchild, a well-loved and respected guidance counsellor at Prince Albert’s Carlton Comprehensive, died Saturday morning after contracting COVID-19.
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Ontario walks back new pandemic police powers following widespread backlash
Ontario's government has walked back sweeping new police powers a day after they were announced.
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Revised police measures still dangerous to Ontarians of colour, advocates say
As the Ontario government walks back their latest measures that gave police the power to stop residents at random, officers can still ticket those they believe are participating in public events or gatherings, which advocates say pose a serious safety concern for people of colour.
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B.C. residents navigate mixed-messaging on outdoor gatherings as warm weather settles in
It finally feels like spring and Metro Vancouver parks and beaches are packed with people reconnecting with friends who were rarely seen during the winter.
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Alberta doctors find 2nd case of blood clot linked to AstraZeneca vaccine in Canada
A man in his 60s is the first Albertan to be diagnosed with a blood clot linked to AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, the province's top doctor announced.
World
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Sikh community in Indianapolis calls for gun reforms after FedEx shooting
Police said Brandon Scott Hole, 19, apparently began firing randomly at people in the parking lot of a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, killing four, before entering the building, fatally shooting four more people and then turning the gun on himself. It was not clear if Sikhs were targeted in the shooting.
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U.S. orders diplomats to leave Chad as rebels near capital
The State Department on Saturday ordered non-essential diplomats at the U.S. Embassy in Chad to leave the African nation due to potential insurgent attacks on the capital.
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Harry, William seen chatting together after royal funeral
A year after they last saw one another, Prince William and his brother Prince Harry put their fraught relationship aside as they said farewell to their grandfather at his funeral on Saturday.
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In Minneapolis, armed patrol group tries to keep the peace
As protests intensified in the Minneapolis suburb where a police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright, a group of Black men joined the crowd intent on keeping the peace and preventing protests from escalating into violence.
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Richard Berthelsen: Royal Family walked in order of birth, not succession at Prince Philip's funeral
The order in which the Royal Family walked at Prince Philip's funeral was in order of birth, rather than the order of succession or strict precedence, writes royal commentator Richard Berthelsen in a column on CTVNews.ca.
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Japanese leader asks Pfizer for additional vaccine supply
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga asked the U.S. drug maker Pfizer Inc. for additional supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine to speed up the inoculation drive that lags behind many other countries.
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British mom gives birth to twins conceived weeks apart
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REPLAY: Special coverage of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral
CTV News Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme leads special coverage of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.
Winnipegger's satirical skits earning praise on TikTok
Jill Macyshon has the story of a former Winnipeg grocery store worker finding popularity on TikTok sharing his satirical stories.
U.S. diver finds man's lost wedding ring at bottom of river
A U.S. diver stumbled upon a wedding ring while in a river, luckily for the owner who had been looking for the lost band.
CAF Cyclone helicopter makes emergency landing at N.S. park
A Cyclone helicopter made a precautionary landing at Nova Scotia's Rainbow Haven Provincial Park after noticing a cockpit indication.
New app shares locations of historical Blackfoot land sites
The app, created by Indigenous Vision, shares the locations of historical Blackfoot land sites throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Montana and Wyoming.
Local Highlights
Alberta doctors find 2nd case of blood clot linked to AstraZeneca vaccine in Canada
A man in his 60s is the first Albertan to be diagnosed with a blood clot linked to AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, the province's top doctor announced.
B.C. residents navigate mixed-messaging on outdoor gatherings as warm weather settles in
It finally feels like spring and Metro Vancouver parks and beaches are packed with people reconnecting with friends who were rarely seen during the winter.
Windsor, Ont., store posts sign barring those who received the COVID-19 vaccine from shopping inside
A Windsor, Ont., health and wellness business has posted a sign informing customers that they will not be allowed to enter the store if they have received a COVID-19 vaccine.
Kelowna fitness studio trying to ban vaccinated members isn't supposed to be open, city says
The City of Kelowna says a fitness studio coming under fire for trying to ban members who have received a COVID-19 vaccine has been operating without a business licence, and steps are now being taken to potentially shut it down.
Winnipeg man hits 1.1 M followers on TikTok highlighting struggles in customer service
What started as a pandemic pastime, poking fun at some of the frustrating customers that service workers have to deal with, has brought a Winnipeg man worldwide attention and more than a million followers on Tik Tok.
'Very high demand' forces Parks Canada's camping reservation system offline
Parks Canada delayed opening camping reservations this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but thousands of Canadians are crying foul after the system went offline with technical issues.
Canucks-Oilers game postponed after player speaks out about COVID-19 recovery
The Vancouver Canucks-Edmonton Oilers game scheduled to take place Friday has been postponed the day after a player spoke out, saying the Canucks aren't ready to be back at work.
B.C. singer breaks world record for lowest note sung by a woman
Joy Chapman discovered she’d broken the Guinness World Record for lowest vocal note sung by a woman voice on April Fool’s Day.
Recalled masks were worn by thousands of Quebec kids; feds say import rule wasn't followed
For months, thousands of Quebec teens and preteens were made to wear masks that turned out to be potentially toxic, made with graphene. CTV has learned that the masks were subject to very little oversight and Health Canada wasn't even aware they'd been shipped to Canada.
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Politics
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Trudeau announces donation to Duke of Edinburgh award as Prince Philip laid to rest
Canada will donate $200,000 to the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award as a tribute to the late Prince Philip's 'remarkable life and his selfless service,' Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday.
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Future government spending to focus on hard-hit sectors, green economy: Duclos
As the Liberal government embarks on $100 billion in stimulus spending over the next three years, the treasury board president says the focus will be on supporting sectors hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and bolstering the green economy.
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Earth Day summit a chance for Biden to show U.S. serious about climate: Trudeau
U.S. President Joe Biden must show he is serious and committed about re-engagement on climate change, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in an interview with AFP ahead of a virtual climate summit opening this week.
Health
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Surprise conception: U.K. woman conceives second child while carrying first
Getting pregnant while already carrying a baby is so rare that one 2008 study found fewer than 10 recorded cases in the world.
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After child dies, U.S. regulator warns about Peloton treadmill
Safety regulators warned people with kids and pets Saturday to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and nearly 40 others were injured.
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Doctors hone in on cause of blood clots potentially linked with COVID-19 vaccines
Doctors say they are honing in on the cause of blood clots that may be linked with certain coronavirus vaccines, and add their findings have important implications for how to treat the condition, regardless of whether vaccines cause it.
Sci-Tech
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SolarWinds hacking campaign puts Microsoft in hot seat
Microsoft this past week offered all federal agencies a year of 'advanced' security features at no extra charge in light of the SolarWinds hack
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Founder of Adobe and developer of PDFs dies at age 81
Charles 'Chuck' Geschke -- the co-founder of the major software company Adobe Inc. who helped develop Portable Document Format technology, or PDFs -- died at age 81.
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Is your butter harder? Researcher finds 'strong correlation' between firmness and palmitic acid content
With questions swirling about whether butter has gotten harder, new research is drawing a link between higher levels of palm oil-derived palmitic acid and butter firmness.
Entertainment
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'Peaky Blinders' actress Helen McCrory dies of cancer at 52
British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show 'Peaky Blinders' and the 'Harry Potter' movies, has died, her husband said Friday. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer.
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Movie reviews: 'The Courier' is a welcome addition to the Cold War genre
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews three new movies this week: 'The Courier,' 'The Seventh Day,' and 'The Violent Heart.'
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Shy podcaster helped cops solve California cold case killing
A billboard on the side of the road on California's Central Coast led Chris Lambert on a detour three years ago from his career as a singer-songwriter, creating a podcast about the 1996 disappearance of college freshman Kristin Smart.
Business
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What is Dogecoin? How a joke became hotter than bitcoin
Dogecoin is the hottest, quirkiest cryptocurrency on the planet. Demand for Dogecoin spiked so much this week, it briefly broke Robinhood's cryptocurrency trading system.
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U.S. Justice Department sues Roger Stone over $2M in unpaid taxes
The U.S. Justice Department sued Donald Trump's ally Roger Stone on Friday, accusing the conservative provocateur and his wife of failing to pay nearly US$2 million in income tax.
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SolarWinds hacking campaign puts Microsoft in hot seat
Microsoft this past week offered all federal agencies a year of 'advanced' security features at no extra charge in light of the SolarWinds hack
Lifestyle
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Queen shares never-before-seen photo of herself and Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth II shared a cherished never-before-seen photo of herself with her husband as they relaxed together in the grass in Scotland.
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Atlanta man tops off helicopter proposal with five engagement rings
Picking out the perfect engagement ring can be a lot of pressure for someone preparing to propose. A man in Atlanta seemed to have a solution -- just propose with five rings.
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Royal Family funeral attire paid homage to Queen, Prince Philip
The traditional attire observed at the funeral of Prince Philip paid homage to the Duke of Edinburgh and royal tradition.
Sports
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Laval's Leylah Annie Fernandez wraps up Billie Jean King Cup win for Canada against Serbia
Leylah Annie Fernandez clinched a Billie Jean King Cup playoff tie victory for Canada with a dramatic win today.
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Canucks return to play on Sunday following COVID-19 outbreak
The Vancouver Canucks will return to play this Sunday as they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at Rogers Arena.
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Head of Tokyo Olympics again says games will not be cancelled
The head of the Tokyo Olympics on Friday was again forced to assure the world that the postponed games will open in just over three months and not be cancelled despite surging COVID-19 cases in Japan.
Autos
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Prince Philip designed his own custom Land Rover hearse
When Prince Philip's coffin is conveyed to church for his funeral service, it will be taken in a specially-commissioned Land Rover that the British royal himself helped design.
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Toyota recalls Venza SUVs worldwide to fix air bag wiring problem
Toyota is recalling about 373,000 Venza SUVs worldwide because a wiring problem can stop the side air bags from inflating in a crash.
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Walmart invests in GM's self-driving car company, Cruise
Walmart is investing in GM's self-driving vehicle company, Cruise, as it works to build out its delivery network.
Climate and Environment
Earth Day summit a chance for Biden to show U.S. serious about climate: Trudeau
U.S. President Joe Biden must show he is serious and committed about re-engagement on climate change, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in an interview with AFP ahead of a virtual climate summit opening this week.
Dimming the sun to fight climate change? U.S. researchers are looking into it
A new U.S. report calls for funding to examine the feasibility and wisdom of trying to stop some of the sun's rays from hitting the Earth's surface as a way to fight climate change.
Super Typhoon Surigae continues to strengthen and could move dangerously close to the Philippines
The first super typhoon of the season in the West Pacific is closely approaching the Central Philippines.
New blast at St. Vincent volcano; cruise ship helps evacuees
La Soufriere volcano shot out another explosive burst of gas and ash on Friday as a cruise ship arrived to evacuate some of the foreigners who had been stuck on a St. Vincent island coated in ash from a week of violent eruptions.
'Wrong signal:' Federal ministers protest Saskatchewan's electric vehicle tax
Two federal ministers have written Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to protest his plan to bring in a tax on electric vehicles.
The Bottom Line
Don Martin: Folly green giant meets Big Brother in Conservative carbon scheme
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole's flip on carbon pricing was an instant flop, writes Don Martin in his exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.
Don Martin: Forget the birth certificate. The job should dictate the jab, starting with teachers
Lost in this current outbreak of vaccine vacillation is the slowly-dawning political realization that the wrong people are being prioritized for the shot, writes Don Martin in his exclusive political column for CTVNews.ca.
Don Martin: After that devastating auditor general's report, why does Tam still have a job?
The unwritten conclusion of that scathing auditor general's report into how the Public Health Agency botched early pandemic detection in Canada is obvious: Replace Dr. Theresa Tam, writes Don Martin in his exclusive political column for CTVNews.ca.
Don Martin: Despite his denials, Trudeau seems to be budgeting for a spring election
The signs of a spring vote are everywhere, notwithstanding the prime minister's public posture against calling an unforced election, writes Don Martin in his exclusive political column for CTVNews.ca.
Don Martin: Travelling back to normal is going to require vaccine certification
With injections ramping up, the federal government should be turning its attention to the fall of 2021 when vaccinated Canadians will be salivating to re-enter global travel and large-crowd hospitality venues, writes Don Martin in his exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.
W5 HIGHLIGHTS
'Why does he keep abusing?' Changing the question about intimate partner violence
W5 investigates the growing pandemic that is intimate partner violence in Canada and tells the story of Cara Cochrane, who feared for her life before her death.
Should Canada take a chance on legalizing single-game sports betting?
W5 investigates what legalized single-game sports betting has looked like around the world and whether it’s worth the risks and rewards.
This Toronto-area lawyer had to flee the country after taking on the tow truck industry
There have been dozens of arsons, shootings and at least four murders connected to the tow truck industry in the Toronto area. W5 investigates the underbelly of the industry and shares the story of a lawyer who took it on.
Promising treatment brings new hope for patients with chronic Lyme disease
People with Lyme disease can suffer debilitating pain, robbing them of the life they had before they were bitten by a tick. W5 investigates a new treatment that is bringing new hope to these patients.
'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. Watch the documentary 'Pornhub' on Saturday at 7 p.m. on CTV W5.
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.