How can Canada avoid a fourth wave of COVID-19? Doctors weigh in
With a 'Delta-driven' fourth wave on the horizon, doctors say Canadians need to vaccinate, test, trace and isolate to flatten the curve.
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Study finds differences in COVID-19 symptoms across age groups, sexes
A new study has found differences in which COVID-19 symptoms are experienced shortly after infection based on age and sex.
'This is about our children:' Ottawa march calls for independent investigation into residential schools
NDP MPs Mumilaaq Qaqqaq and Charlie Angus organized the "March for Truth and Justice" on Parliament Hill and in downtown Ottawa.
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Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu detained on suspicion of rape
Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been detained by Beijing police on suspicion of rape, following an accusation the former member of the Korean boy band EXO lured young women into sexual relationships.
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COVID-19 surge hits Asia: Tokyo, Thailand, Malaysia post record infections
The Olympics host city Tokyo, as well as Thailand and Malaysia, announced record COVID-19 infections on Saturday, mostly driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant of the disease.
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Canada Student Grant doubling to remain in effect for 2 more years
Last year, the federal government doubled the Canada Student Grant. As of Sunday, the doubling of these grants has been extended to July 31, 2023.
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Melting Arctic ice carries high levels of 'forever chemicals,' study finds
A new study has found high concentrations of toxic 'forever chemicals' in the surface of seawater near melting ice floes in the Arctic.
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'It's nice to see everyone's faces again:' N.B. no longer under mandatory order, despite concerns from experts
The Boyce Farmer's Market, a Fredericton favourite, was a busy spot Saturday morning hours after New Brunswick's mandatory order was lifted, and with it, all of the province's COVID-19 restrictions.
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Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID-19 cases
Florida reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state's highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic, according to federal health data released Saturday, as its theme park resorts again started asking visitors to wear masks indoors.
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Thompson-Herah breaks Flo Jo's Olympic record as Jamaicans sweep women's 100
Elaine Thompson-Herah broke Florence Griffith Joyner's 33-year-old Olympic record in the women's 100 metres, pointing at the scoreboard even before crossing the line in 10.61 seconds Saturday to defend her title and lead a Jamaican sweep of the medals.
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Rio Replay? Canada following similar medal path over first half of Tokyo Olympics
For the second Summer Olympics in a row, a strong opening week has Canada in position to make a run at topping its all-time medal high at a non-boycotted Games.
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Bee swarm attack kills Arizona man and injures five people
A man is dead and at least five people were injured after a bee swarm attack in an Arizona neighbourhood.
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Several brands of frozen mangoes recalled due to the possible Hepatitis A contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced Friday that Montreal-based Nature's Touch Frozen Food is recalling various brands of frozen mangoes because they may be contaminated with the hepatitis A virus.
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What COVID-19 vaccinations are recognized abroad? A guide for Canadian travellers
Canadians who have received mixed doses of a COVID-19 vaccine or a certain brand of AstraZeneca may face obstacles when travelling to countries that require proof of vaccination. CTVNews.ca examines what COVID-19 vaccines are recognized and where for those travelling abroad.
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This woman has the largest mouth in the world, according to Guinness
Samantha Ramsdell of Connecticut is the record holder for the world's largest mouth gape for a female. Her mouth gape measures 6.56 centimetres, or about 2.5 inches.
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Two Olympians ejected from games for breaking COVID-19 rules
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Future of Ontario Place: plans for a spa and water park
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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney, claims she's owed millions
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Evacuations in Barrie, Ont., after fire at propane facility
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Nenshi calls Alta. lifting COVID-19 measures 'inexplicable'
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Dashcam shows collision resulting in pileup on Hwy. 401
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Opening border could 'expedite and expand' wave 4: Barrett
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Canadian swimmer Kylie Masse nabs two silver medals in Tokyo
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'Rights aren't a competition': Anti-trans hate is on the rise in Canada, activists and advocates say
As LGBTQ2S+ people and allies await the return of Parliament to see if Bill C-6, a bill banning conversion therapy, will be passed into law, trans Canadians and activists worry that the delay could be fueling anti-trans rhetoric that trans folks are a threat to women’s rights.
Lumber prices have plunged, but experts don't expect them to go back to pre-pandemic levels
While lumber prices have plunged in recent weeks, industry experts say increased demand and limited supply will keep the cost of softwood lumber above pre-pandemic levels for years to come.
Canada extends pandemic benefits through to Oct. 23
The federal government is tapping the brakes on its plans to phase out pandemic aid programs this summer, deciding instead to freeze benefits at current levels and extend help by an extra month beyond the previously planned end date.
Scientists observe light bending from behind black hole for the first time, confirming Einstein's theory
For the first time, scientists have been able to directly observe light bending from behind a black hole, something that Albert Einstein predicted would be possible under his theory of relativity.
Yale opioid study highlights the ethical tightrope researchers walk to study addiction using deception
A Yale study that found that Canadian clinics were faster than the U.S. to provide opioid treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the ethical tightrope researchers must walk when studying addiction while using deception in their research gathering.
This is why astronomers are warning about losing the night sky
Experts are warning that there appears to be nowhere left on Earth where astronomers can view the stars and planets without light pollution caused by low orbit satellites.
Northern Canada may be a popular destination at the end of the world
U.K.-based researchers have found that northern Canada may act as a ‘lifeboat’ when society collapses due to its temperatures, but an island like New Zealand could remain relatively unscathed.
'I came fourth in the freakin' world': Penny Oleksiak's perspective shines at Tokyo Olympics
Canada's Penny Oleksiak's perspective shines at Tokyo Olympics despite Friday's fourth place finish in the women's 100-metre freestyle final.
Afghan nationals seeking Canada's help face technical issues with sending applications
Afghan interpreters trying to escape a resurgent Taliban had another challenge Thursday in seeking Canada's help: the email inbox for immigration forms stopped working.
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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney, claims she's owed millions
Scarlett Johansson has filed a lawsuit against Disney over the streaming release of 'Black Widow.' CTV's Vanessa Lee explains.
Blue Jays prevail in first game in Toronto since Sept. 2019
For the first time in almost two years, the Toronto Blue Jays played ball on Canadian soil. John Vennavally-Rao has more from home plate.
Mali mom 'very happy' after giving birth to 9 babies
26-year-old Halima Cisse thought she was pregnant with 7 babies, only learning she would have nonuplets moment before the birth.
Bungee jumping from the world's highest glass-bottom bridge
Visitors to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge in China can now bungee jump from 260 metres in the air.
Meet the Canadian seeking solace by letting out a scream
Jordan Cunningham has the story of one woman's search for a safe space to release stress and get out a good scream.
Pollution caused this lake in Argentina to turn pink
A lagoon in Argentina turned a striking shade of pink from what local environmentalists blame on pollution from a nearby industrial park.
'Is that a horse?': Llama on the loose in Ont. neighbourhood
A llama was spotted on the loose near Guelph on Wednesday, sparking concerns from area residents.
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'It's nice to see everyone's faces again:' N.B. no longer under mandatory order, despite concerns from experts
The Boyce Farmer's Market, a Fredericton favourite, was a busy spot Saturday morning hours after New Brunswick's mandatory order was lifted, and with it, all of the province's COVID-19 restrictions.
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'Rights aren't a competition': Anti-trans hate is on the rise in Canada, activists and advocates say
As LGBTQ2S+ people and allies await the return of Parliament to see if Bill C-6, a bill banning conversion therapy, will be passed into law, trans Canadians and activists worry that the delay could be fueling anti-trans rhetoric that trans folks are a threat to women’s rights.
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Canada Student Grant doubling to remain in effect for 2 more years
Last year, the federal government doubled the Canada Student Grant. As of Sunday, the doubling of these grants has been extended to July 31, 2023.
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Rally against lifting of COVID-19 restrictions hosted outside Alberta legislature Saturday
Approximately 200 people attended a rally at the Alberta legislature grounds Saturday as many continued to voice frustration and fear at the province’s plan to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions next month.
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Emergency public health order 'may benefit' northern Sask. communities as COVID-19 cases climb, official says
A northern Saskatchewan health official says an emergency public health order could help clamp down on COVID-19 cases in an area that has seen a more than three-fold increase in cases since the start of the month.
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How can Canada avoid a fourth wave of COVID-19? Doctors weigh in
With a 'Delta-driven' fourth wave on the horizon, doctors say Canadians need to vaccinate, test, trace and isolate to flatten the curve.
World
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Turkey evacuates panicked tourists by boat from wildfires
Panicked tourists in Turkey hurried to the seashore to wait for rescue boats Saturday after being told to evacuate some hotels in the Aegean resort of Bodrum due to the dangers posed by nearby wildfires, Turkish media reported.
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U.S. Navy says drone strike hit oil tanker off Oman, killing 2
U.S. Navy explosive experts believe a 'drone strike' targeted an oil tanker that came under attack off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, killing two on board, the American military said Saturday.
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Wildfire in western Greece forces village, beach evacuations
A wildfire that broke out Saturday in western Greece forced the evacuation of four villages and people on a beach by the Fire Service, the Coast Guard and private boats, authorities said.
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Hong Kong police arrest man for booing national anthem
Hong Kong police have arrested a man accused of booing the Chinese national anthem while watching an Olympic event at a mall.
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Suburban N.Y. county considers letting police sue protesters
Lawmakers in a suburban New York county are set to vote Monday on a proposal that would allow police officers to sue protesters and collect financial damages -- a move civil rights activists say is payback for demonstrations after the police killing of George Floyd last year in Minneapolis.
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COVID-19 surge hits Asia: Tokyo, Thailand, Malaysia post record infections
The Olympics host city Tokyo, as well as Thailand and Malaysia, announced record COVID-19 infections on Saturday, mostly driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant of the disease.
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Bungee jumping from the world's highest glass-bottom bridge
Visitors to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge in China can now bungee jump from 260 metres in the air.
60-year-old woman convicted in brazen London jewel heist
Security cameras captured a woman switching a bag full of diamonds with one full of pebbles at a London jewelry store.
Little help from Canada for Afghan interpreters: Rusk
Andrew Rusk, co-founder of None Left Behind, says 'immediate action' is needed from the Canadian government to help Afghan interpreters.
Here's what goes into making the most expensive french fries
This famous New York restaurant broke a world record for making the most expensive plate of fries, bathed in truffles and edible gold dust.
'We've disappointed a lot of our fans': Canadiens owner
Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson says his decision to draft Logan Mailloux amid an ongoing controversy was a 'mistake.'
Kenyan entrepreneur turns harmful plant into cooking fuel
Kenyan entrepreneur Dominic Kahumbu is turning water hyacinth from the shores of Lake Victoria into clean cooking fuel.
Local Highlights
Retired teachers spend about 4 weeks canoeing to new home in Perth, Ont.
What should have been a roughly four-hour drive for two retired teachers to their new home in Perth, Ont. has turned into a four-week canoeing adventure.
Dog rescued after being stranded on edge of BC Ferries vessel
A BC Ferries vessel came to a dramatic stop on Thursday evening after a small dog was found perched on the rubber bumper of the ferry.
In search of a payday, thieves increasingly crawling under Sask. vehicles and cutting out catalytic converters
A Saskatchewan auto repair shop is noticing a troubling trend — more catalytic converters are being stolen out of vehicles.
Rally against lifting of COVID-19 restrictions hosted outside Alberta legislature Saturday
Approximately 200 people attended a rally at the Alberta legislature grounds Saturday as many continued to voice frustration and fear at the province’s plan to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions next month.
Driver was 'holding' cellphone even though hands were free, B.C.'s top court rules in distraction case
British Columbia's highest court has upheld the distracted driving conviction of a man who insisted his cellphone was merely wedged between his thigh and car seat when he was stopped by police.
End of an era: Two-century-old Ontario flour mill hits the market for $4.5M
The 202-year-old Arva Flour Mill just north of London, Ont., which has been in the same family for over a century, is up for sale.
Despite burn bans, B.C. man tells Mounties he didn't want to mow his lawn, set it on fire instead
A B.C. man who didn't feel like cutting his grass has been fined more than $1,000 for the fire he started.
Young Alberta football rivals share traditional Cree smudge before kickoff
Prior to smashing and bashing each other in an all-female battle in Spruce Grove Thursday, linebacker Alicia Gladue led both teams in something rarely seen on a football field.
'We let you down,' says Habs owner Geoff Molson on Logan Mailloux draft
Calling it a 'mistake,' Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson on Wednesday addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the team's decision to draft defenceman Logan Mailloux in the NHL draft.
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Politics
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Canada extends pandemic benefits through to Oct. 23
The federal government is tapping the brakes on its plans to phase out pandemic aid programs this summer, deciding instead to freeze benefits at current levels and extend help by an extra month beyond the previously planned end date.
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Feds reach $8B agreement to settle First Nations drinking water class action
Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller announced Friday that the federal government has reached an agreement out of court to settle class-action litigation regarding clean drinking water for First Nations communities across Canada.
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Afghan nationals seeking Canada's help face technical issues with sending applications
Afghan interpreters trying to escape a resurgent Taliban had another challenge Thursday in seeking Canada's help: the email inbox for immigration forms stopped working.
Health
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Study finds differences in COVID-19 symptoms across age groups, sexes
A new study has found differences in which COVID-19 symptoms are experienced shortly after infection based on age and sex.
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Yale opioid study highlights the ethical tightrope researchers walk to study addiction using deception
A Yale study that found that Canadian clinics were faster than the U.S. to provide opioid treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the ethical tightrope researchers must walk when studying addiction while using deception in their research gathering.
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As cases surge, Thai hospital uses containers to store bodies
A Thai hospital morgue overwhelmed by COVID-19 deaths has begun storing bodies in refrigerated containers, resorting to a measure it last took in a devastating 2004 tsunami, as the country grapples with its biggest coronavirus outbreak.
Sci-Tech
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This is why astronomers are warning about losing the night sky
Experts are warning that there appears to be nowhere left on Earth where astronomers can view the stars and planets without light pollution caused by low orbit satellites.
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Two-headed sea turtle hatchling found on South Carolina beach
Park volunteers patrolling a beach in South Carolina on Wednesday stumbled upon an unexpected surprise: a two-headed baby sea turtle.
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Scientists observe light bending from behind black hole for the first time, confirming Einstein's theory
For the first time, scientists have been able to directly observe light bending from behind a black hole, something that Albert Einstein predicted would be possible under his theory of relativity.
Entertainment
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Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu detained on suspicion of rape
Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been detained by Beijing police on suspicion of rape, following an accusation the former member of the Korean boy band EXO lured young women into sexual relationships.
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After court victories, Michael Jackson estate eyes revival
With a series of court victories that bring the end to serious legal crises, with a Broadway show beginning and a Cirque du Soleil show returning after a long pandemic pause, Michael Jackson's business is on the upswing 12 years after the pop superstar's death.
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Hollywood agency slams Disney in heated dispute over Johansson's 'Black Widow'
One of Hollywood's biggest talent agencies on Friday hit out at the Disney movie studio in an escalating public dispute over claims by Scarlett Johansson that she had lost money over the release of her 'Black Widow' movie.
Business
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Tim Hortons' sales climb but coffee chain faces labour pressure, higher costs
The parent company of Tim Hortons says profits more than doubled in its second quarter as revenues across its brands, including Popeyes and Burger King, jumped a whopping 37 per cent.
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MyPillow advertiser shunning Fox for refusal to air ad
One of Fox News' most visible advertisers, Mike Lindell and his MyPillow line of products, has pulled commercials from the network over a refusal to air an ad promoting discredited claims of election fraud.
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CP urges Kansas City Southern shareholders to oppose CN takeover next month
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is urging Kansas City Southern shareholders to vote against the proposed merger with Canadian National Railway Co. because of the regulatory uncertainty of its rival's US$33.6-billion bid.
Lifestyle
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Retired teachers spend about 4 weeks canoeing to new home in Perth, Ont.
What should have been a roughly four-hour drive for two retired teachers to their new home in Perth, Ont. has turned into a four-week canoeing adventure.
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This woman has the largest mouth in the world, according to Guinness
Samantha Ramsdell of Connecticut is the record holder for the world's largest mouth gape for a female. Her mouth gape measures 6.56 centimetres, or about 2.5 inches.
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End of an era: Two-century-old Ontario flour mill hits the market for $4.5M
The 202-year-old Arva Flour Mill just north of London, Ont., which has been in the same family for over a century, is up for sale.
Sports
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Thompson-Herah breaks Flo Jo's Olympic record as Jamaicans sweep women's 100
Elaine Thompson-Herah broke Florence Griffith Joyner's 33-year-old Olympic record in the women's 100 metres, pointing at the scoreboard even before crossing the line in 10.61 seconds Saturday to defend her title and lead a Jamaican sweep of the medals.
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Djokovic's temper flares up in bronze medal match loss
Novak Djokovic came to the Tokyo Olympics aiming for a Golden Slam. He'll leave without a medal and will need some time to recover from a draining performance in extreme conditions that didn't meet expectations.
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Simone Biles withdraws from vault and uneven bars finals at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles will not compete in the Olympics finals for two of the four individual women's gymnastics events, vault and the uneven bars, USA Gymnastics said.
Autos
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Driver was 'holding' cellphone even though hands were free, B.C.'s top court rules in distraction case
British Columbia's highest court has upheld the distracted driving conviction of a man who insisted his cellphone was merely wedged between his thigh and car seat when he was stopped by police.
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In search of a payday, thieves increasingly crawling under Sask. vehicles and cutting out catalytic converters
A Saskatchewan auto repair shop is noticing a troubling trend — more catalytic converters are being stolen out of vehicles.
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Quebecers account for nearly half the sales of electric vehicles in Canada: why?
A number of Canadian provinces are making efforts to ramp up the sale of electric vehicle and Quebec is leading the charge.
Climate and Environment
Heat warning in effect for B.C. as firefighters battle wildfires in province
The number of fires blazing in British Columbia has come down to 241 from 300 last week, says the BC Wildfire Service.
Majority of Alberta under heat warning, high temperatures up to 35 degrees expected
Environment Canada placed the majority of Alberta under heat warnings as it forecasts daytime temperatures ranging from 29 to 35 degrees.
Severe wildfires could affect community watersheds, says forest service researcher
There is more to learn about the consequences of intensifying wildfires on community watersheds across Canada, but a large, severe fire followed by heavy precipitation could seriously affect drinking water, says a wildfire research scientist with the Canadian Forest Service.
Pink lagoon has Argentine environmentalists seeing red
A bright pink lagoon is setting off red alarms for environmentalists in southern Argentina.
Melting Arctic ice carries high levels of 'forever chemicals,' study finds
A new study has found high concentrations of toxic 'forever chemicals' in the surface of seawater near melting ice floes in the Arctic.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Rio Replay? Canada following similar medal path over first half of Tokyo Olympics
For the second Summer Olympics in a row, a strong opening week has Canada in position to make a run at topping its all-time medal high at a non-boycotted Games.
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.
What Canada did on Saturday at the 2020 Tokyo summer Olympic games
Kylie Masse has a silver in the 200-metre backstroke to match the one she earned in the 100-metre four days ago. The 25-year-old from LaSalle, Ontario was beaten to the wall by Australia's Kaylee McKeown. Here's a roundup.
Thompson-Herah breaks Flo Jo's Olympic record as Jamaicans sweep women's 100
Elaine Thompson-Herah broke Florence Griffith Joyner's 33-year-old Olympic record in the women's 100 metres, pointing at the scoreboard even before crossing the line in 10.61 seconds Saturday to defend her title and lead a Jamaican sweep of the medals.
Canadian swimmer Kylie Masse doubles up on Olympic backstroke silver in Tokyo
Kylie Masse has her second silver medal of the Tokyo Olympics. The 25-year-old from LaSalle, Ontario, came second in the women's 200-metre backstroke, with Australians finishing in front of and behind her.
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?