Breaking News, fast, from Canada's #1 news source

Customize your experience and get your news the way you want it
Watch live coverage as it unfolds from anywhere across the country and the world
Access award-winning journalism anytime, anywhere from Canada's most trusted news source
Read the day's most topical stories from CTV News journalists and international correspondents
Canada's most-watched local and national news programs, as well as our 24-hour news channel

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

U.S. President Joe Biden to meet Trudeau, address Parliament today

After two years in office, U.S. President Joe Biden has made it to Canada, and is waking up to a full day of events in the capital.

President Joe Biden speaks as he meets with Canada's Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and her husband Whit Fraser at Ottawa International Airport, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Ottawa, Canada. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Ontario crypto king kidnapped, tortured in an attempt to get millions in ransom, documents say

Ontario’s self-described crypto king was allegedly abducted, tortured, and beaten for days as his kidnappers looked to solicit millions in ransom, his father told a court in December.

Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Canada's restaurant industry is bracing for the biggest jump in the country's alcohol excise duty in more than 40 years, spurring warnings the tax hike could force some bars and restaurants out of business.

Utah bans kids from accessing social media during evening hours, without parent consent

Children and teens in Utah would lose access to social media apps such as TikTok if they don't have parental consent and face other restrictions under a first-in-the-nation law designed to shield young people from the addictive platforms.

Hershey looking to remove lead, cadmium from chocolate

Hershey Co. is looking to reduce 'trace' amounts of lead and cadmium in its chocolate, chief financial officer Steve Voskiul told Reuters on Wednesday, after Consumer Reports found that some dark chocolate bars had potentially harmful levels of the heavy metals.

CTV News Video Network

U.S. President Joe Biden begins Ottawa visit

Dong's resignation shows need for public inquiry: Mulcair

Han Dong resigns from Liberal caucus and says he'll be sitting as an independent MP after foreign interference allegations.

Poilievre: When did the PM learn of Han Dong allegations?

Off-duty pilot steps in after mid-air medical emergency

Boys rescued from N.Y. sewers after playing in drain tunnel

Ont. unveils its largest spending plan in provincial history

Huge whale with severe scoliosis spotted off coast of Spain

Woman's 'free' gift turns into $7K vacuum purchase

'The world is changing': One-on-one with PM Trudeau

Don't Miss Videos

Doris the cow gains fans online for fake sleeping

Ramadan 2023: Holy month begins for Muslims around the world

Take a look inside the newest Zellers stores

Heather Wright reports on the handful of locations where Zellers has reopened and will offer limited-time blasts from the past.

Young girl rescues giant Pacific octopus stranded on beach

Massive on-ice brawl erupts in P.E.I. hockey game

Close encounter with orca whales caught on camera in B.C.

N.B. man forms unlikely friendship with a grey squirrel

Doug Ford shocked he had to pay $26 for a too-short haircut

Dozens of boats burn after huge fire in Seattle harbour

Canada

Ontario crypto king kidnapped, tortured in an attempt to get millions in ransom, documents say

Ontario’s self-described crypto king was allegedly abducted, tortured, and beaten for days as his kidnappers looked to solicit millions in ransom, his father told a court in December.
U.S. President Joe Biden to meet Trudeau, address Parliament today

After two years in office, U.S. President Joe Biden has made it to Canada, and is waking up to a full day of events in the capital.
Eastern Ont. mayor wants more help from feds to manage influx of asylum seekers, supports STCA renegotiation

As the federal government looks to renegotiate the Safe Third Country Agreement with the U.S., an eastern Ontario mayor says his city needs more help from Ottawa to deal with the influx of asylum seekers arriving through irregular crossings like Roxham Road.
W5 Investigates
W5 Investigates | Hidden danger: Is there asbestos in your drinking water, and how could it get there?

W5 investigates aging asbestos pipes across Canada and the potential health hazards if it ends up in your tap water. Watch W5's 'Something in the Water' Saturday at 7 p.m. on CTV.
Indigenous sisters developing video games to revitalize Mohawk language

Two Kanien'keha:ka (Mohawk) sisters from Montreal are on a mission that is close to their hearts: to save their ancestors' first language by developing video games young and old can play.
Ontario aims to balance budget in 2025 despite largest spending plan in province's history

The Ontario government says it is on track to balancing the budget by 2025 despite having the largest spending plan in the province’s history.

World

Protests continue in France; King Charles III visit postponed

Protesters angry at French President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms continued with scattered actions on Friday, as the unrest across the country led officials to postpone a planned state visit by King Charles III.
Why are firing squads for U.S. executions being debated?

The idea of using firing squads is making a comeback. Idaho lawmakers passed a bill this week seeking to add the state to the list of those authorizing firing squads, currently Mississippi, Utah, Oklahoma and South Carolina.
U.K. demonstrators protest Israeli leader's visit to London

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed Benjamin Netanyahu at his official residence in London on Friday as protesters shouting 'Shame!' In Hebrew demonstrated against the Israeli leader's right-wing policies and his plans to overhaul the country's judiciary.
Saudi Arabia, Syria may restore ties as Mideast reshuffles

Saudi Arabia is in talks with Syria to reopen its embassy in the war-torn nation for the first time in a decade, state television in the kingdom reported late Thursday, the latest diplomatic reshuffling in the region.
U.S. launches airstrikes in Syria after drone kills American worker

A strike Thursday by a suspected Iranian-made drone killed a U.S. contractor and wounded five American troops and another contractor in northeast Syria, the Pentagon said. American forces said they retaliated soon after with 'precision airstrikes' in Syria targeting facilities used by groups affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi loses Parliament seat

Key Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has lost his parliamentary seat after a court found him guilty of defamation over his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surname and he was disqualified from the lawmaking body, a parliamentary statement said on Friday.

Politics

U.S. President Joe Biden to meet Trudeau, address Parliament today

After two years in office, U.S. President Joe Biden has made it to Canada, and is waking up to a full day of events in the capital.
Biden has arrived in Canada: Here's what we know about his visit

U.S. President Joe Biden has arrived in Canada, kicking off his short but long-awaited overnight official visit to Canada. The official itinerary has just been released; here's everything you need to know about what will be on the agenda, and what key players are saying about the upcoming visit.
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau to introduce Jill Biden to curling during Ottawa visit

The United States' first lady will be given a sweeping introduction to Canadian sports culture in Ottawa today as Sophie Gregoire Trudeau takes Jill Biden to the curling rink.

Health

Hershey looking to remove lead, cadmium from chocolate

Hershey Co. is looking to reduce 'trace' amounts of lead and cadmium in its chocolate, chief financial officer Steve Voskiul told Reuters on Wednesday, after Consumer Reports found that some dark chocolate bars had potentially harmful levels of the heavy metals.
Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in U.S.

For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Winnipeg hospital says doctors are now helping sexual assault examination program

Manitoba's largest hospital has brought in reinforcements following the resignation of several nurses from a provincial program that serves sexual assault victims.

Sci-Tech

Radioactive water leaks at Minn. nuclear plant for 2nd time

Water containing a radioactive material has leaked for a second time from a nuclear plant near Minneapolis and the plant will be shut down, but there is no danger to the public, the plant's owner said Thursday.
W5 Investigates
W5 Investigates | Hidden danger: Is there asbestos in your drinking water, and how could it get there?

W5 investigates aging asbestos pipes across Canada and the potential health hazards if it ends up in your tap water. Watch W5's 'Something in the Water' Saturday at 7 p.m. on CTV.
Utah bans kids from accessing social media during evening hours, without parent consent

Children and teens in Utah would lose access to social media apps such as TikTok if they don't have parental consent and face other restrictions under a first-in-the-nation law designed to shield young people from the addictive platforms.

Entertainment

Movie reviews: 'John Wick: Chapter 4' is a well-choreographed ballet for the bloodthirsty

This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'John Wick: Chapter 4,' 'A Good Person,' 'The Lost King' and 'You Can Live Forever'
Rap artist Afroman sued by officers who raided his home

Seven law enforcement officers have sued rap artist Afroman, accusing him of improperly using footage from a police raid on his Ohio home last year in his music videos.
'Top Gear' stops filming due to accident, co-presenter with serious injuries

The making of the hugely popular BBC car show 'Top Gear' has been halted following a crash during filming in December that left co-presenter Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff with serious injuries, the broadcaster said late on Thursday.

Business

Statistics Canada says retail sales up 1.4 per cent in January

Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 1.4 per cent to $66.4 billion in January, helped by gains at motor vehicle and parts dealers as well as gas stations.
Number of Canadians receiving EI at record lows, down 44 per cent from last year: StatCan

The number of Canadians receiving employment insurance benefits are at record lows and down 44 per cent from last year, new figures from Statistics Canada show.
World shares fall on banking turmoil, recession worries

Shares fell Friday in Europe and Asia as worries flared over turmoil in the banking sector and potentially worsening risks of recession.

Lifestyle

Dinner fit for a president: Friday's menu showcases Canadian ingredients

United States President Joe Biden is staying in Ottawa on his short trip north of the border, but the catering team from the National Arts Centre plans to take him on a cross-country culinary tour Friday evening.
Feet for a king: Westminster Abbey to offer barefoot tours

People who visit London's Westminster Abbey after the coronation of King Charles III will be allowed to stand on the exact spot where he was crowned, but they will need to make sure they don't have holes in their socks for the shoeless tour, designed to protect the abbey's medieval mosaic floor.
Do kitchen hacks seen online actually work?

Do kitchen hacks posted online actually work? An experiment puts three of them to the test.

Sports

Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events

Pride nights, held annually for several years by National Hockey League teams to show support for the LGBTQ2S+ community, are in the spotlight following several high-profile incidents this season.
Messi mania grips Argentina in 1st match as World Cup champs

Messi mania gripped Buenos Aires as the Argentina national team led by Lionel Messi beat Panama 2-0 on Thursday in a friendly match that was essentially a celebration of their World Cup victory last December.
China soccer hit by new corruption probes, 2 suspended

China's scandal-plagued football association has been rocked by new corruption probes into its chiefs of discipline and competition. Director the CFA's Disciplinary Committee, and Huang Song, were both 'suspected of serious violations' of law and discipline -- the government's usual bywords for graft.

Autos

California may punish oil companies for high gas prices

California lawmakers on Thursday will vote on whether to allow penalties on oil companies for price gouging at the pump, a first-in-the-country proposal aimed at stopping the kind of spikes last summer that caused some drivers pay up to US$8 per gallon as the industry reaped super-sized profits.
GM to stop making the Camaro but a successor may be in works

The Chevrolet Camaro, for decades the dream car of many teenage American males, is going out of production. General Motors, which sells the brawny muscle car, said Wednesday it will stop making the current generation early next year.
U.S. probes reports of steering glitch on 2022, 2023 Honda Civics

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints from Honda Civic drivers that their steering can stick, causing a momentary increase in effort and increasing the risk of a crash.

CTV News App | CTV News