The novel coronavirus Delta variant, which has now been detected in 74 countries, is causing concern as it spreads, stalling re-opening campaigns abroad and raising questions in Canada, although new studies suggest that the current vaccines do provide some protection against infection and are effective at preventing hospitalization.
The second-in-command at the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is stepping away from his post following a golf outing with Gen. Jonathan Vance, who remains under investigation for allegations of sexual misconduct.
The military commander who was removed from his post as the head of vaccine logistics last month is alleging his dismissal involved political interference by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and two of his cabinet ministers.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is spending the last day of his first international trip in more than a year visiting a plant that played a pivotal role in Canada's early rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.
A case involving Indigenous children taken into foster care by what all parties call Canada's 'broken child-welfare system' will begin its second day of hearings at Federal Court today.
Fayez Afzaal, the nine-year-old boy who was left an orphan after surviving the deadly June 6 attack on a Muslim family, has been released from hospital, CTV News has learned.
Federal and provincial Crown attorneys have laid terror charges against the man accused of intentionally driving into a Muslim family in London, Ont. killing four and injuring a child.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday that the next planned relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks, until July 19, as a result of the spread of the delta variant.
Slain billionaire Barry Sherman left his entire estate to be evenly distributed among his four adult children in the event of his wife’s death, according to court documents.
A New York congressman says the Canada-U.S. border should reopen immediately.
Canadian retailers are challenging anti-dumping tariffs of nearly 300 per cent imposed by the Canada Border Services Agency on leather-upholstered furniture manufactured in China and Vietnam.
Ontario will lift provincial border restrictions on June 16, allowing people to once again travel freely into the province from Manitoba and Quebec.
The Delta coronavirus variant doubles the risk of hospitalization compared with the previously dominant variant in Britain, but two doses of vaccine still provide strong protection, a Scottish study found.
B.C. is moving ahead in its COVID-19 restart plan and lifting more restrictions on Tuesday.
While easing travel restrictions may be causing some Canadians to consider taking a trip this summer, there are several issues to take into account before booking those plane tickets, including varying border requirements, trouble finding insurance, and the issue of travelling with unvaccinated children.
The federal government is announcing that Indigenous people can now apply to reclaim their traditional names on passports and other government identification.
A new generation of supplements have become a billion-dollar business, containing antioxidants that slow the development of macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. But according to a researcher, many on the market may not contain the level of antioxidants that they claim on the label.
One expert says telling loved ones in a bad situation to 'be positive' and 'look on the bright side' could actually do more harm than good to their mental health.
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is determining 'next steps' after being made aware that senior military leaders, including one who can issue orders regarding military police investigations, went golfing with former defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance, who is currently under military police investigation for alleged sexual misconduct.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and United States President Joe Biden talked about the border between their two countries today while both are in England for an international leaders' summit.
A new study from a Newfoundland researcher suggests that our earliest memories could be from as far back 2.5 years of age.
A decommissioned airplane at an aircraft maintenance school in Quebec is getting a new lease on life as an underwater attraction for divers.
Officials and community members from Saskatchewan and across Canada are sharing messages of mourning after an RCMP officer was killed on-duty Saturday.
A group of second graders in Manitoba have come up with a special tribute to the children who died in Canada’s residential school system, penning a poem after their teacher taught them about what happened at these schools.
A Virginia man made his final child support payment by dumping 80,000 pennies on the lawn. His daughter ended up donating the money.
'Honestly one of the most beautiful things I've seen.' Adam finds out why an unexpected moment caught on camera during an Indigenous ceremony in Campbell River is so meaningful.
Queen Elizabeth jokes with PM Johnson, Trudeau at photo op
The discovery of the remains of 215 children at a residential school in Kamloops hit very close to home for CTV Vancouver reporter Ben Miljure.
Federal and provincial Crown attorneys have laid terror charges against the man accused of intentionally driving into a Muslim family in London, Ont. killing four and injuring a child.
Fayez Afzaal, the nine-year-old boy who was left an orphan after surviving the deadly June 6 attack on a Muslim family, has been released from hospital, CTV News has learned.
B.C. is moving ahead in its COVID-19 restart plan and lifting more restrictions on Tuesday.
Ontario's Progressive Conservatives employed a rarely used legislative power on Monday to pass a bill limiting third-party election advertising amid shouts of "shame" from the opposition.
A New York congressman says the Canada-U.S. border should reopen immediately.
The national spotlight on residential schools is also highlighting a difficult question facing some communities over what to do with the buildings that have been left behind.
The Middle East's largest airline, Emirates, announced on Tuesday a net loss of US$5.5 billion over the past year as revenue fell by more than 66 per cent due to global travel restrictions sparked by the coronavirus pandemic.
NATO leaders on Monday expanded the use of their all for one, one for all, mutual defence clause to include a collective response to attacks in space.
NATO leaders targeted China in a strongly worded warning Monday, declaring the nation poses a constant security challenge, is trying to undermine world order and is working on nuclear missile development at a worrisome pace.
Starting Tuesday, there will be no more state rules in California on physical distancing, and no more limits on capacity at restaurants, bars, supermarkets, gyms, stadiums or anywhere else.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday that the next planned relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks, until July 19, as a result of the spread of the delta variant.
A bipartisan U.S. Senate report released last week details security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol and recommends how to fix them. But it has only added to the unanswered questions about the attack, when hundreds of former President Donald Trump's supporters broke through windows and doors and interrupted the certification of President Joe Biden's win.
Nestled amongst the trees, a Russian couple created a treehouse hotel metres above the ground.
Video shows an inmate escaping from a Florida jail by climbing a wall before quickly being recaptured by authorities on June 9.
Hanni Shahatto, who once taught London attack teen victim Yumnah, remembers working with his former student on a giant mural project.
Brood X bites: If you're allergic to shellfish, don’t eat these chocolate-covered cicadas being served up by a Maryland candy company.
An Arkansas woman is suing a state trooper for allegedly causing her car to flip during a traffic stop while she was pregnant, in 2020.
CTV News' Daniele Hamamdjian reports from Mount Recyclemore, a sculpture created from e-waste to highlight a growing global threat.
The Calgary Stampede unveiled more of its safety plans ahead of this year's event including capacity limits at all venues, additional sanitization stations on the grounds and a masking protocol for both front-line staff and volunteers.
The Archdiocese of Regina has confirmed that a statue of a Roman Catholic priest who founded one of the first residential schools will be removed from the cemetery where it now stands.
Federal and provincial Crown attorneys have laid terror charges against the man accused of intentionally driving into a Muslim family in London, Ont. killing four and injuring a child.
Two people are facing manslaughter charges in the death of RCMP Const. Shelby Patton.
As the procession left O'Neil Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, Londoners were there, wearing purple ribbons, and putting their hands over their hearts
Alberta’s education minister is locked out of her own website after her domain expired earlier this week.
There were long lines outside non-essential stores and patios were packed in Toronto on the first weekend after the province eased COVID-19 restrictions.
An Alberta family is honouring the life and legacy of their father this weekend by selling off a historical collection of horse-drawn carriages and sleighs dating as far back as the 1800s.
Chester Playhouse, often described as the heart of the community, went up in flames on Friday. Fire tore through the 83-year-old structure.
The second-in-command at the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is stepping away from his post following a golf outing with Gen. Jonathan Vance, who remains under investigation for allegations of sexual misconduct.
Family and friends of Jack Layton are launching the 'Layton Legacy' project to mark the federal NDP leader's untimely death 10 years ago.
The military commander who was removed from his post as the head of vaccine logistics last month is alleging his dismissal involved political interference by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and two of his cabinet ministers.
Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its COVID-19 shot was highly effective against the disease and also protected against variants in a large study in the U.S. and Mexico, potentially offering the world yet another weapon against the virus at a time when developing countries are desperate for doses.
The Delta coronavirus variant doubles the risk of hospitalization compared with the previously dominant variant in Britain, but two doses of vaccine still provide strong protection, a Scottish study found.
The novel coronavirus Delta variant, which has now been detected in 74 countries, is causing concern as it spreads, stalling re-opening campaigns abroad and raising questions in Canada, although new studies suggest that the current vaccines do provide some protection against infection and are effective at preventing hospitalization.
NATO leaders on Monday expanded the use of their all for one, one for all, mutual defense clause to include a collective response to attacks in space.
The endangered Sumatran Titan arum, a giant foul-smelling blossom also known as the corpse flower, went into a rare, short bloom at a botanical garden in Warsaw, drawing crowds who waited for hours to see it.
Marine biologists are investigating a mystery skin disease afflicting whitetip reef sharks in Malaysia, with some early reports suggesting rising sea temperatures could be to blame.
A lot of what makes the Calgary Stampede a unique fair is the way rank and file Calgarians, and Calgary companies buy into the 10-day event. For 2021, that buy in comes with some built-in challenges created by the pandemic.
Ned Beatty, the Oscar-nominated character actor who in half a century of American movies, including "Deliverance," "Network" and "Superman," was a booming, indelible presence in even the smallest parts, has died. He was 83.
The Calgary Stampede unveiled more of its safety plans ahead of this year's event including capacity limits at all venues, additional sanitization stations on the grounds and a masking protocol for both front-line staff and volunteers.
A French court ordered home furnishings giant Ikea to pay more than 1 million euros (C$1.48 million) in fines and damages Tuesday over a campaign to spy on union representatives, employees and some unhappy customers in France.
Air Canada has announced a list of new international routes that will be a part of its cargo service expansion this fall.
Business leaders are calling on Ottawa to immediately lay out a comprehensive plan to reopen the economy and international borders along with a vaccine certification process as they struggle to prepare for a summer season hanging in flux.
A Pekingese named Wasabi has won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
A note tucked away on a Delta plane in storage for more than a year is providing a look at the days right before the world shut down because of COVID-19.
An Ontario model is taking TikTok by storm with his lip-syncing videos featuring '70s, '80s and '90s hits.
Christian Eriksen sent his first public message from the hospital on Tuesday, thanking supporters for their 'sweet and amazing' well-wishes after his collapse at the European Championship.
IOC Vice President John Coates arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday, the same day that organizers and the International Olympic Committee were set to roll out the third and final edition of their so-called Playbooks.
The CFL's board of governors have voted unanimously in favour of an amended collective bargaining agreement and starting the football league's 2021 season on Aug. 5.
A Nashville Uber driver was struck and killed on the side of I-24 East early Sunday morning after coming to the aid of another driver whose vehicle had a flat tire.
Airstream has long been famous for its classic shiny camper trailers that can be parked along the smooth dirt driving paths of campsites that have hook-ups for electricity and plumbing. But now it has come out with its four-wheel-drive off-road camper van for those who want to get even further off the beaten path.
Bitcoin climbed above US$40,000 on Monday, after yet another weekend of price swings following tweets from Tesla boss Elon Musk.
The Group of Seven leaders on Sunday pledged to work together to tackle carbon leakage, weeks before the European Union is due to propose a world-first plan to impose CO2 emission costs on imports of certain polluting goods.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed state regulators' key approvals of Enbridge Energy's Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project, in a dispute that drew over 1,000 protesters to northern Minnesota last week.
When asked why they were securing their garbage against bear intrusions, more landowners in Montana said it was due to social pressure than to protect their property.
A unique piece of technology that has recently been completed in Crossfield, Alta., aims to take a chunk out of the greenhouse gas emissions produced by generating electricity.
A man in Cincinnati, Ohio, told police he crashed his car into a pole because a cicada flew in through an open window and smacked him in the face.
Having Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin quit the Greens over Middle East political differences helped change the channel on a bad news day for the Liberal government, Don Martin writes in his latest column for CTVNews.ca.
Many Canadian politicians are oh-so-deserving of an electoral spanking for actions that introduced, spread, slowed and then revived COVID-19 across the country, writes Don Martin in his exclusive column for CTVNews.ca, adding that with the third wave becoming a ripple, a road back to popularity and power has opened up for incumbent political leaders.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should focus his apologies on current political mistakes, writes Don Martin in his exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.
For far too long in this pandemic, the light at the end of the tunnel was an oncoming train wreck. Today, there’s reason to hope that the light is actually a way out of the darkness, writes Don Martin in his exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.
The current cross-Canada blast of anti-AstraZeneca messaging borders on fearmongering and boosts the fear factor in those wavering with vaccine hesitancy, writes Don Martin in his exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.
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.
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.
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?
CTV W5 investigates the challenge of accessing sexual assault evidence kits in Canada. Avery Haines speaks with survivors who were denied access to evidence kits.
Despite being the first Western scientist to study giraffes in their natural habitat, Canadian biologist Anne Innis Dagg says her career was cut short by sexism. W5 science journalist Dan Riskin explores her legacy and the consequences of sexism in academia.
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.
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.
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.
