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Juno Awards celebrate Avril Lavigne, Deborah Cox and host Simu Liu's many talents

Sunday night's Juno Awards, hosted by 'Shang-Chi' star Simu Liu, honoured Canadian artists such as Avril Lavigne and Montreal singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin

Indigenous dancers hit the stage in life-changing youth show

Arriving in Toronto from across the country, more than 110 young Indigenous dancers hit the stage for an annual performance that has changed the lives of many First Nations youth.

Amber Heard expected to resume testimony in Depp libel trial

Amber Heard is expected to take the witness stand Monday for a third day of testimony in a libel suit filed against her by her ex-husband, Johnny Depp.

Whale shark study finds collisions with large vessels may be factor in population decline

A new study out of the United Kingdom is pointing to collisions with large marine vessels as a possible reason for the years-long decline in whale shark populations.

Total lunar eclipse creates dazzling 'blood moon'

The moon glowed red on Sunday night and the early hours of Monday, after a total lunar eclipse that saw the sun, Earth and moon form a straight line in the night sky.

Here's how to watch Sunday's 'super flower blood moon' lunar eclipse

Sky watchers will be treated to a 'super blood moon' as a total lunar eclipse coinciding with a supermoon is expected to be visible across most of Canada on Sunday night. CTVNews.ca has some tips on how to catch the astronomical event.

About 11 per cent of admitted COVID patients return to hospital or die within 30 days: study

At roughly nine per cent, researchers say the readmission rate is similar to that seen for other ailments, but socio-economic factors and sex seem to play a bigger role in predicting which patients are most likely to suffer a downturn when sent home.

U.S. baby formula shortage fuelling spike in milk bank interest

The U.S. baby formula shortage has sparked a surge of interest at milk banks around the U.S. with some mothers offering to donate breast milk and desperate parents calling to see if it's a solution to keep their babies fed.

Canada seeing some baby formula shortages, but store brands, interim policy on other imports helping

A major infant formula recall by the U.S. manufacturer of Similac has exacerbated ongoing pandemic-related supply issues for some Canadian retailers, according to the Retail Council of Canada, while other stores have generally been able to keep shelves stocked, with any shortages mostly temporary.

Patrick Brown says social conservatives would have a place in a party led by him

Conservative Party leadership candidate Patrick Brown says social conservatives would have a place in a party led by him but that he stands firm on his views on topics such as abortion.

From Poilievre's banking pledges to absent climate talk, former PM Campbell questions direction of Conservative Party

Amid discussions about the battle for the soul of the Conservative Party, former Prime Minister Kim Campbell says without leadership on policies such as climate change, the party's identity will remain in question.

Law barring use of extreme intoxication as criminal defence unconstitutional: SCC

Canada's highest court has ruled that the law barring the use of automatism⁠, or a state of extreme intoxication, as a defence for some crimes is unconstitutional and called on Parliament to consider new legislation.

Quebec teen breaks national record for fastest Rubik's cube solve while blindfolded

A Quebec teen has broken a national record for the fastest time to solve a Rubik's cube while wearing a blindfold.

A nonspeaking valedictorian with autism shares her voice in commencement address

Rollins College valedictorian Elizabeth Bonker, who is nonspeaking and has autism, gave a remarkable address during her school's recent commencement ceremony in Winter Park, Florida.

Potted plant 'performs' music at Indigenous art gallery on Vancouver Island

When Rande Cook first spotted the potted plant, he 'hired' it on the spot. There was something about the snake plant that seemed to speak to him.

CFL teams start cancelling training camp workouts after contract talks break off

Linebacker Jameer Thurman and the Calgary Stampeders tried to return to some sort of normality at McMahon Stadium on Sunday under unusual circumstances.

Djokovic responds to Alcaraz loss ahead of French Open

Novak Djokovic raised his first trophy of the year at the Italian Open on Sunday and showed that he's back in top form exactly a week before the French Open starts.

CFL, CFLPA talks on new agreement break off

The CFL and CFL Players' Association broke off negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement Saturday.

Global shares trading mixed as markets eye U.S. interest rates

Global shares were mixed Monday, as investors eyed surging energy costs and prospects for interest rate hikes in the U.S.

Ex-Goldman CEO Blankfein says recession possibility is 'very high risk factor'

Boris Johnson: U.K. will act on Northern Ireland rules if EU won't

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday renewed British threats to break a Brexit agreement with the European Union, blaming it for a political crisis that's blocking the formation of a new government in Northern Ireland.

Renault sells stake in Russia's Avtovaz, with buyback option

Renault will sell its majority stake in carmaker Avtovaz to a Russian science institute, the French carmaker said on Monday, adding that the deal included a six-year option to buy back the stake.

Gas prices continue to soar for weekend drivers, experts predict no immediate relief

National gas prices are continuing their rise to staggering highs this weekend, with drivers in Vancouver told to brace for as much as $2.34 per litre at the pumps.

Toronto gas prices just broke a new record after six cents per litre increase overnight

Gas prices in Toronto have reached yet another new record after rising six cents per litre overnight.