Meet Methuselah, the oldest living aquarium fish
Meet Methuselah, the fish that likes to eat fresh figs, get belly rubs and is believed to be the oldest living aquarium fish in the world.
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Lifestyle
'Get the exercise and get moving': 98-year-old Sask. veteran credits health to biweekly curling
A 98-year-old Saskatchewan veteran who served during the Second World War continues to keep himself in shape by curling twice a week at a Regina club.
Tourist thrown out of Venice for sunbathing topless on war memorial
A female tourist was thrown out of Venice after she was caught posing for photos topless on a war memorial
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Canada
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COVID-19 vaccine mandate for truckers not causing food shortage, empty shelves: Alghabra
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is assuring Canadians there's no reason to fear food shortages will result from a small minority of truck drivers refusing to comply with a vaccine mandate in order to cross the Canada-U.S. border.
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'So many angry people': Experts say online conversation around trucker convoy veering into dangerous territory
As a growing group of truckers and supporters make their way to Ottawa in a protest against vaccine mandates, experts say the rhetoric online concerning the convoy is getting increasingly worrisome.
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Bank of Canada holds key interest rate, but warns of looming hikes
The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate target on hold at 0.25 per cent, but warning it won't stay there for much longer. The trendsetting rate has been at its rock-bottom level since March 2020 during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic as the economy went into a downturn and three million jobs were lost.
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A third of younger Canadians have sought mental-health treatment during COVID-19: survey
A new poll has found that a third of young Canadians have sought treatment for mental health issues during the pandemic.
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'They have abandoned us': Frustrated flood victims still waiting for promised government help
Many flood-impacted residents of B.C.'s Sumas Prairie are trapped in "limbo" as they wait for promised financial assistance from the government.
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A third of students think Holocaust exaggerated or fabricated: study
A third of North American students think the Holocaust was exaggerated or fabricated, according to a new study.
World
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U.K. government holds breath as it awaits 'partygate' report
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was braced for the conclusions of an investigation into allegations of lockdown-breaching parties, a document that could help him end weeks of scandal and discontent, or bring his time in office to an abrupt close.
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Ukraine's front line: Where lives turn on distant decisions
If war comes, it is as likely as not to strike first in eastern Ukraine, where the pro-Russia separatists have been in control since 2014. In Russia, across the border, more than 100,000 troops are gathering, and thousands more are going into position for what Russia says are military exercises on Ukraine's border to the north with Belarus.
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Russia threatens retaliation if Ukraine demands not met
Russia warned Wednesday it would quickly take 'retaliatory measures' if the U.S. and its allies reject its security demands over NATO and Ukraine, raising pressure on the West amid concerns that Moscow is planning to invade its neighbour.
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Russians' plan for live-fire naval drills off Ireland: Can they really do that?
With the announcement that Russia plans to hold a live-fire naval exercise next month off the coast of Ireland, aspects of military maritime law have come under scrutiny. CTVNews.ca has an expert explain everything you need to know.
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U.S. man removed from heart transplant list for being unvaccinated against COVID-19
After being at the front of the line to receive a heart transplant, 31-year-old DJ Ferguson was denied surgery for being unvaccinated against COVID-19.
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COVID-19 cases at highest ever in Americas, PAHO reports
New cases of COVID-19 in the Americas in the past week have been the highest since the pandemic began in 2020 and the very contagious Omicron variant has clearly become the predominant strain, the Pan American Health Organization said on Wednesday.
Entertainment
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Neil Young wants his music scrubbed from Spotify because of vaccine misinformation on the platform
Neil Young, an outspoken advocate for COVID-19 safety and prevention, doesn't want his music to share a home with vaccine misinformation.
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Ottawa to name street after Ryan Reynolds
The city of Ottawa is honouring the Canadian actor by naming a new street after him in the east end.
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Disney says it's 'taking different approach' for Snow White remake after criticism
Walt Disney Co says it is 'taking a different approach' for its upcoming live-action remake of animated movie 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,' following criticism from actor Peter Dinklage.
Health
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Bell Let's Talk: Raising funds and destigmatizing mental health
As the global pandemic enters its third year, initiatives like Bell Let's Talk Day aims to help people of all backgrounds and age groups struggling with the mental health, especially amid the impact of COVID-19.
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What to know about the Omicron subvariant BA.2
Scientists and health officials around the world are keeping their eyes on a descendant of the Omicron variant that has been found in at least 40 countries, including the United States.
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Wanted in the U.K.: Volunteers to catch COVID-19 in the name of science
The world's first medical trial authorized to deliberately expose participants to the coronavirus is seeking more volunteers as it steps up efforts to help develop better vaccines.
Politics
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COVID-19 vaccine mandate for truckers not causing food shortage, empty shelves: Alghabra
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is assuring Canadians there's no reason to fear food shortages will result from a small minority of truck drivers refusing to comply with a vaccine mandate in order to cross the Canada-U.S. border.
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Conservative MPs cheer on trucker convoy, voice opposition to vaccine mandates
Conservative MPs are publicly cheering on the trucker convoy that's making its way across the country with the intent of converging onto Parliament Hill this weekend, voicing opposition to the federal government's mandatory vaccination policies. The 'freedom convoy' has garnered support from anti-vaccine mandate groups, and among those who dislike Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Erin O'Toole faces calls for early leadership reviews by three riding associations
Three Conservative riding associations have expressed their wish to see Erin O'Toole's leadership put to an early test.
Sci-Tech
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Hot stuff: Lab hits milestone on long road to fusion power
With 192 lasers and temperatures more than three times hotter than the center of the sun, scientists hit -- at least for a fraction of a second -- a key milestone on the long road toward nearly pollution-free fusion energy.
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China to allow gene-edited crops in push for food security
China has published trial rules for the approval of gene-edited plants, paving the way for faster improvements to crops as it seeks to bolster its food security.
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SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship is on its way back to Earth with scientific investigations and medical research
SpaceX's unmanned Dragon cargo ship successfully undocked from the International Space Station Sunday morning and is making its return to Earth.
Business
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Bank of Canada holds key interest rate, but warns of looming hikes
The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate target on hold at 0.25 per cent, but warning it won't stay there for much longer. The trendsetting rate has been at its rock-bottom level since March 2020 during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic as the economy went into a downturn and three million jobs were lost.
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TD Bank hiring 2,000 new technology employees amid growing demand for skilled workers
TD Bank Group says it plans to hire more than 2,000 people to fill new technology roles this year as it pushes further into areas like artificial intelligence and cloud-based operations.
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U.S. Federal Reserve to signal timing, speed of rate hikes to cool inflation
Wild volatility in the stock market this week has put heightened scrutiny on the Federal Reserve's meeting Wednesday and whether the Fed will clarify just how fast it plans to tighten credit and potentially slow the economy.
Autos
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Flying car cleared for takeoff, but you'll need a pilot's license
A car that can transform into a small aircraft has passed flights tests with flying colors in Slovakia, developers say.
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Man paralyzed in Uber vehicle crash sues for US$63M
A Massachusetts man who was left a quadriplegic when his Uber vehicle crashed last year is seeking $63 million in damages in a negligence lawsuit he has filed against the ride-hailing platform.
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Nissan recalls 793K Rogues; wiring trouble raises fire risk
Nissan is recalling more than 793,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because water can get into wiring which, in rare cases, could start a fire.
Lifestyle
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Meet Methuselah, the oldest living aquarium fish
Meet Methuselah, the fish that likes to eat fresh figs, get belly rubs and is believed to be the oldest living aquarium fish in the world.
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'Get the exercise and get moving': 98-year-old Sask. veteran credits health to biweekly curling
A 98-year-old Saskatchewan veteran who served during the Second World War continues to keep himself in shape by curling twice a week at a Regina club.
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Tourist thrown out of Venice for sunbathing topless on war memorial
A female tourist was thrown out of Venice after she was caught posing for photos topless on a war memorial
Sports
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Canada's Auger-Aliassime drops five-set heartbreaker to Medvedev at Australian Open
Felix Auger-Aliassime was one point away from a win over world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev and a spot in the Australian Open semifinals.
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Vancouver Canucks name new GM weeks after firing Jim Benning, several others
The Vancouver Canucks have named a new general manager weeks after the club fired head coach Travis Green, general manager Jim Benning and several other front-office staff.
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IOC says it talked to China's Peng Shuai last week
The International Olympic Committee talked with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai last week and will meet her in Beijing during next month's winter Olympics.