Canada's best bars? New ranking lists top 50
Whether Canadians want to step inside a sultry cocktail lounge or sip a pint at an inviting pub, the cross-country panelists at Canada's Best 100 named their top 50 bars for 2025.
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Cannes dress code for 2025: No nudity or ‘voluminous outfits’
Under the new dress code rules at Cannes, nudity is not allowed on the red carpet, and “voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train,” that block the way for other guests and complicate theatre seating are also no longer permitted.
Electrifying performances at Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland
Competition in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday, with sauna-loving Swedish entry KAJ gaining a place in the final and five countries going home after the first of two semifinals of the pan-continental music extravaganza.
Here are the most striking travel photos of 2024
From remote deserts to bustling cityscapes, the 2024 Travel Photographer of the Year winners capture the planet in all its beauty, fragility and wonder (www.tpoty.com). This gallery showcases a powerful collection of images – some taken by seasoned professionals, others by emerging artists as young as 12 years old. These young photographers prove that age is no barrier to vision offering awe-inspiring perspectives that remind us how travel can shape the way we see the world – and each other.
These are Canada's top 100 restaurants, according to a new ranking
Canada’s Best 100 looked to 160 judges—spanning from food critics to chefs and restaurateurs—to evaluate what are the top 100 restaurants across Canada this year, based on service, decor and, of course, food quality. Here’s what their favourite restaurants are for a night out in Canada.
Skip the passport: Canada’s wild alternatives to iconic U.S. destinations
Why fly south when the North is calling? From desert-like tundra in the Arctic to remote islands with wild horses and breathtaking fjords, Canada offers a world of wonder. With insights from Cedar Swan, CEO of Adventure Canada — a Canadian travel company that specializes in Arctic and Atlantic Canada travel — these photos highlight destinations across the country that rival their famous U.S. counterparts.
Vehicles used by HM Queen Elizabeth II will be showcased at Toronto Distillery District this weekend
Land Rover Classic has curated a collection of the HM Queen Elizabeth II's state and personal fleet to celebrate the Queen’s history with the automaker. Officials say five Royal vehicles will be displayed for the public at Toronto Distillery District this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The display is a tribute to the long history between the Royal Family and Jaguar Land Rover as an official supplier of vehicles to the Royals since 1948, when King George VI choose an original model Land Rover for state and personal use.
Pope Leo XIV greets the world after election
History is made as Pope Leo XIV steps onto St. Peter's balcony, greeting the world with his first appearance moments after being chosen.
Met Gala 2025: The best looks from the red carpet
Celebrities dressed to the nines to walk the red carpet ahead of the 2025 Met Gala soirée at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Small plane crash lands into Lake Ontario
A 49-year-old man was rescued from Lake Ontario after the plane he was operating crashed landed into the water near Tommy Thompson Park in Toronto’s east end on May 2.
Powerful spring storm hits Toronto
A brief but intense spring storm toppled trees and downed power lines across Toronto on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Notable candidates in the GTA and how they fared in the federal election
Here is a closer look at some of the key races around the Greater Toronto Area this federal election.
Mourners from around the world gather for the funeral of Pope Francis
More than 200,000 mourners gathered at St. Peter’s Square to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.
Chaos erupts following police-involved shooting at Toronto’s Pearson Airport
Emergency crews are on the scene and the SIU is investigating after a man was shot in an officer-involved shooting at Toronto Pearson Airport.
The Life and Legacy of Pope Francis
Tributes pour in after Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88. CTVNews.ca takes a look back at the life and legacy of the pontiff.