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Canadian university students heed the call from across the border to protest the war in Gaza; and one B.C. women's call for justice in the name of her husband who died while waiting for emergency care.

A Pro-Palestinian protest movement that started in the U.S. has now reached Canada,sparking safety concerns on campuses; Some food banks are sounding the alarm as new data shows how more and more Canadians are turning to them for help; and the Wooden Walls distillery in St. Johns who just won the top prize at the World Vodka Awards. 

B.C. recriminalizes use of drugs in public spaces; meanwhile, whale calf swims out of a B.C. lagoon after being trapped for a month.

New York’s highest court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction; meanwhile, Trump seeks immunity from criminal charges.

U.S. congress passes legislation that could ban TikTok, meanwhile; environment minister seeks limits on plastic production.

Doctor advocates are criticizing the hike to capital gains tax; RCMP allege two Quebec men tried to sell military drones to Libya; critics call out B.C.’s about face over suing Meta, TikTok; and why a man is running across Canada in 99 days.

Monday, April 23, 2024: British Columbia, Alberta are already dealing with dozens of wildfires; nations meet to try to create a deal to end plastic pollution.

A guilty verdict in the case of a Saskatchewan father who abducted his own daughter over the COVID-19 vaccine; Isreal strikes back at Iran.

What's driving the biggest jump at the pump in two years for millions of drivers; and, the manhunt for a social media daredevil.

New revelations in an historic gold heist at Canada's biggest airport; and, a Toronto Raptors player banned for life from the NBA.

The federal government tabled its fiscal budget promising relief from the rising cost of living; plus, Israel's potential response to Iran.

With heightened hostilities in the Middle East, Israel vows to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack; also, the difficult search for an impartial jury in former U.S. president Donald Trump's historic hush money trial.

Prime Minister Trudeau unveils plan to build nearly 4 million homes by 2031; meanwhile, plans to help rescue whale calf continue in B.C.

O.J. Simpson dead at the age of 76 after battle with cancer; meanwhile, shelters struggle to keep up with demand in Canada.

Prime Minister Trudeau testified at the public inquiry into foreign election interference; Warnings that 2024 wildfire season could be severe.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to testify at public inquiry into foreign interference; Landmark climate ruling could have global impact.

People across Canada gathered to watch a rare total solar eclipse; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced additional funding for the Canadian military.

New York was rocked by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake; Canada's unemployment rate has jumped to the highest level in two years.

New data sheds light on crisis in Canada's health-care system; Ford production delays spark concerns in Canadian auto sector.

A desperate search for survivors is underway in Taiwan after a powerful earthquake; There's growing international outrage over deadly IDF strike on aid workers.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government announced a $6B pledge for new infrastructure; Israel under international pressure after killing aid workers

There's outrage and protests in some corners after an increase to Canada's carbon tax; Ottawa unveils plans for a long-promise national school lunch program.

Cranes are in place at the Baltimore bridge collapse; meanwhile, the ICJ has ordered Israel to open land crossings to Gaza.

Four Ont. school boards are suing some of the biggest social media companies; plus, Trudeau unveils plans to expand $10-a-day child care.

Two bodies have been recovered in Baltimore before the conclusion of the search; meanwhile, feds propose Canadian Renters’ Bill of Rights.

A cargo ship collides with a Baltimore bridge causing it to collapse, meanwhile; death of two belugas at Marineland causes concerns.

For the first time since Oct. 7, the UN passed a ceasefire resolution in Gaza; meanwhile a group of airliners are taking passenger compensation rights to court.

Kate Middleton says she has been undergoing chemotherapy after her cancer diagnosis; meanwhile, dozens killed in Moscow mass shooting.

Dignitaries and members of the public pay homage to the late Brian Mulroney, as he lies in state; and a glimmer of hope for consumers, as Canada's February inflation rates unexpectedly drop.

A former Mountie accused of being an agent for China tells his side of the story, MPs pay tributes to Brian Mulroney ahead of his state funeral and Donald Trump's money troubles.

Quebec’s premier wants a shift in how immigration is handled in his province, plus Israel approves plans for a ground offensive in Rafah.

Canada reduces its diplomatic footprint in Haiti as the crisis worsens, Ottawa reveals a secret investigation into TikTok, and a shocking admission by a former Quebec judge years after the murder of his wife.

The U.S. Congress inches closer on implementing a ban on TikTok, Trudeau meets with his biggest adversary of the carbon tax and why the race to space is heating up.

Amid violent turmoil in Haiti the nation's leader steps down, questions arise over the probe on Biden's handling of classified documents, and the untimely death of a former Boeing whistleblower.

An attempt to soothe concerns over the Princess of Wales worsens, global diplomats gather for an emergency meeting on gang violence in Haiti, and TikTok fights to stay online in the U.S.

Thursday, March 7: Ottawa is reeling after a mother and her four children were among six killed; mourning the Ontario family who perished in a plane crash.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024: Newfoundland families are unable to afford burying their loved ones; Ottawa suspends the largest contractor who worked on the ArriveCAN app; Abuse victims can now ‘ask for Angela’ to discreetly ask for help at grocery stores; millions on TikTok tuning in to see grandma shoot hoops.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024: Investigating a catastrophic plane crash which killed 5 Canadians; children hospitalized after a school bus crash in southwestern Ontario; Luke Magnotta moved from maximum security prison in 2022.

Monday, March 4, 2024: The U.S. Supreme Court rules states cannot boot Donald Trump off the ballot; doctors urge people to get vaccinated as measles cases grow; pro-Palestinian demonstrators block Trudeau from event; and dozens of sports organizations worried they're running out of money.

 A coroner’s report found that Myles Sanderson died of a cocaine overdose; nearly one-quarter of teens are exposed to harmful content online.

Condolences are pouring in after the death of former PM Brian Mulroney; ArriveCan contract was awarded to a firm run by DND employee.  

New information on the high-profile firings of two scientists in 2019; concerns vaccine hesitancy may allow a deadly comeback for measles.  

The government tables a new bill targeting harmful online content; European leaders work to shore up support for Ukraine.

The Liberals and NDP reach deal on pharmacare ahead of March 1 deadline; low-cost airline Lynx Air will cease operations.

The first private spacecraft has landed on the Moon; a life sentence for the man who killed a London, Ont. Muslim family.

A $40M lawsuit has been filed by the Players' Association against Canada Soccer board; Poilievre details his position on transgender rights.

New Statistics Canada data found inflation rates cooled in January; U.S. preparing sanctions for Russia over the death of Alexei Navalny.

Alexei Navalny's widow promises to carry on his fight; Israel issues a deadline for the return of hostages.

Dozens killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, meanwhile; UN’s top court to weigh consequences of Israel occupation.

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has died at the age of 47 sparking widespread accusations surrounding the cause of his death, Donald Trump is being being ordered to pay US$354M and barred from doing business in N.Y., and Prince Harry opened up about the cancer diagnosis of his father King Charles III as he wraps up his B.C. tour.

With a string of violent extortions likely connected to organized crime overseas, the RCMP has formulated a national team. two women were killed and another in critical condition following a stabbing attack at in a suburb just west of Montreal, and a Nova Scotia man turned what was once a pandemic hobby into a mission to clean up trash from the ocean.

One person is dead along with at least twenty injured after armed men opened fire at a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, a key component of the Liberals climate policy is getting a rebrand, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent Valentines Day in B.C. meeting with Invictus Games athletes. 

A front line RCMP constable in Alberta has been charged for allegedly sharing data to help a foreign actor with the Republic of Rwanda, another winter storm is expected to dump at least 50cm of snow across the Maritimes.

The close-knit town of Carman, Manitoba has been shattered by grief following the murder of five family members, a son is speaking out after he says his mother who has alzheimers was allegedly raped in the Bahamas, and the University of New Brunswick hockey team ‘Reds’ have accomplished what no other team in Canada has done before.

U.S. President Biden called the IDF’s response in Gaza as ‘out of control’ which all comes as Netanyahu plans an invasion into Rafah, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh signals rising tensions for Liberal support over the pharmacare legislation, and a married couple in B.C. went ahead to turn a sad tree stump into ‘something happy.’

Canada’s job numbers are up and a big part of that growth is due to the oil and gas sector in Newfoundland.

An alleged gunman involved in an extortion attack on an Ont. business speaks with CTV News; Bell Canada Inc. lays off 4,800 employees, sells radio station and the heartwarming story of a N.L. woman who received over 1,500 birthday cards after turning 104. 

Members of Canada's South Asian community speak out on being the targets of violent extortion attempts, an Ontario city deals with a sudden spike in drug overdoses and a Saskatchewan neighbourhood sees its streets turned into ice skating rinks.

Nova Scotia's premier apologizes as the federal government offers to help after a historic snowstorm, questions are raised about a plan to investigate high food prices and an amateur curler returns after a 35-year break to play in Canada's biggest men's curling championship.

The police chief in London, Ont., apologizes for the delay in a sexual assault case against five former world junior players, King Charles III is diagnosed with cancer and a group of hockey programs in New Brunswick aim to make the sport more inclusive for children with autism.

Sunday, Feb.4, 2024: FIFA announces Canada will host 13 games during the 2026 World Cup, five former world junior players will appear in an Ontario courtroom to face sexual assault charges and a B.C. woman hopes to inspire others to cross goals off their bucket lists.

Friday, Feb. 2, 2024: A notable week in Canadian hockey has been clouded by sexual abuse charges, the U.S. launches retaliatory air strikes against Iran-backed militants in Iraq and Syria, and Canada eyes sanctions on Israeli extremists over violence against Palestinians.

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024: Alberta faces backlash over proposed restrictions on transgender youth, the director of Canada's spy agency testifies at the inquiry into foreign election interference and a report finds the number of cardiac arrests in Canada is far higher than previously estimated.

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024: Extreme flooding prompts evacuation orders and a state of emergency in B.C., Canada's birth rate reaches a record low and is a bagel with no hole still a bagel?

Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024: Provinces urge the federal government to pause its expansion of MAID to those with mental illnesses, a new partnership raises questions about competition and patient access to medications, and a massive shipwreck emerges off the coast of Newfoundland.

Monday, Jan. 29, 2024: The union representing GO Train employees says operators are no longer allowed to help when a pedestrian is hit, questions are swirling about whether Taylor Swift will watch her boyfriend play in the Super Bowl and a box of hockey cards forgotten in a Saskatchewan basement could go for more than $1 million at auction.

The International Court of Justice orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza, an Ontario man accused of selling a lethal substance to people online has his murder charges upgraded and a missing dog makes a cross-country trek from Saskatchewan to Toronto.

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024: The community of Fort Smith, N.W.T., is reeling from a deadly plane crash, 251 high-end vehicles stolen across Canada are discovered in Italy and the University of Regina investigates dozens of cases of nursing students allegedly cheating.

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024: Four of the victims of a plane crash in the N.W.T. were on their way from Fort Smith to work at a diamond mine, a $7B EV battery factory in Que. is facing challenges from environment groups and a N.B. couple is $8.2M richer after winning a Chase the Ace game that lasted 48 weeks.

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024: As many as 10 people are reportedly dead after a plane crashed near Fort Smith, N.W.T., Donald Trump beats Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire primary and several Canadians are being recognized on Hollywood's biggest stage.

Monday, Jan. 22, 2024: Tributes are pouring in for one of Canada's most accomplished filmmakers whose career spanned decades; Canada is capping the number of international study visas it offers, a 35 per cent decrease from last year.

Friday, Jan. 19, 2024:A Japanese spacecraft lands successfully on the moon but struggles to generate power, a Toronto woman is acquitted in a retrial over the death of her daughter and hundreds of volunteers help flood outdoor ice rinks across Ottawa.

Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024: The deadline for Canadian businesses to repay CEBA pandemic loans is here, a 22-year-old man from Nova Scotia has been charged in connection with the largest wildfire in the province's history and the National Ballet of Ukraine brings its 'Hope' tour to Canada.

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024: A record spike in strep infections across Canada is putting a strain on hospitals, a troubling announcement from Buckingham Palace and former pro hockey player Brock McGillis shares his story as an openly gay hockey player.

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024:The annual inflation rate rises amid an upcoming interest rate announcement, an RCMP officer testifies at a coroner's inquest into the 2022 mass stabbing on a Saskatchewan First Nation and a 'Chase the Ace' jackpot in New Brunswick reaches $7.3 million.

Monday, Jan. 15, 2024: Former U.S. president Donald Trump wins the Iowa caucuses in the first major test of the 2024 U.S. election, a coroner's inquest into the Sask. mass killing spree begins andBuffalo Bills fans clear snow from their team's home stadium.

Friday, Jan. 12, 2024: Weather alerts are issued in every province ahead of a major winter storm, flu concerns grow as families return to a post-holiday routine and a Ukrainian watchmaker restores a clock tower in Newfoundland that sat silent for more than 60 years.

Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024: Former NDP leader Ed Broadbent has died at the age of 87, South Africa takes it case to the UN's top court and accuses Israel of genocide, and extreme freeze grips much of Western Canada.

Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024: Weather warnings are in place across much ofCanada, Canadian universities face lawsuits over allegations of antisemitism and the Winnipeg Jets top NHL standings after a slow start.

Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024: Storm systems bring snow, rain and high-speed winds across Canada, gunmen storm an Ecuadorian TV studio during a live broadcast and a highly anticipated lunar mission is delayed to 2025.

Monday, Jan. 8: Grounded planes leave Boeing under more scrutiny, Honda sets its sights on Canada for a multibillion-dollar electric vehicle deal and the latest mission to the moon is in trouble.

Friday, Jan. 5 2024: Emotional testimonies at Nathaniel Veltman's sentencing hearing paint a community's grief felt two years on, a string of house fires lead police to a large-scale extortion scheme and a warning to parents on a fatal flu season.

Relatives of the Afzaal family deliver emotional victim impact statements in the sentencing hearing for Nathaniel Veltman, two men in New Brunswick are exonerated after spending 40 years behind bars for murder and how a decades-old store in Halifax became a one-stop shop for newspapers and magazines.

Jan. 3, 2024: Documents from a lawsuit connected to Jeffrey Epstein were publicly released, Canada still in a health-care crisis and 95 people were killed at a ceremony in Iran.

Tuesday, January 2: An investigation is launched into a deadly plane crash at a Tokyo airport, Israel is accused of killing a Hamas leader in Lebanon with a drone and a young pilot receives a hero's welcome in her Newfoundland and Labrador community.

An earthquake hits Japan's main island, Israel's Supreme Court strikes down a key component of Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul and an Ontario woman scores the first goal in PWHL history.

Sunday, December 31: War rages in Gaza as Israel expands its attack, while bombardments between Russia and Ukraine continue and 2024 is set to be the biggest year for elections across the world.

Friday, December 29: Russia carries out a massive aerial blitz on Ukraine, B.C.'s transport minister lays down the hammer after a truck slams into an overpass south of Vancouver and a town in Newfoundland and Labrador marks a holiday tradition for the 25th year.

Thursday, December 28: Two teenagers are dead after a group fell through ice on the Rideau River, 10 people are rescued from a plane crash site in remote Northwest Territories and dozens of Canadians are set to receive the Order of Canada.

Wednesday, December 27: Quebec signs another tentative deal with public sector workers, emergency rooms across the country are overburdened and a Canadian man appears to stave off his Parkinson's symptoms by cycling.

Tuesday, December 26: Israel says its war will last months as the death toll in Gaza nears 21,000, the Quebec government and public sectors unions resume negotiations, and Atlantic shoppers struggling with the cost of living hunt for deals.

Friday, December 24: The Israel-Hamas war rages on during the holidays, many Canadian charities report an increased demand in services, and community members bring food, clothing and joy to the homeless.

The U.S. and Russia abstain on a UN Security Council vote on more aid in Gaza, Prague is in mourning after a gunman kills 14 people, and Newfoundlanders and Labradorians prepare for the unofficial holiday known as Tibb's Eve.

Dec. 21, 2023: The worst mass shooting in Czech Republic’s history, the UN’s stark warning about starvation Gaza and a new visa program to help Canadians’ extended family in Gaza.

Wednesday, December 20: The Colorado Supreme Court prevents Donald Trump from being on the ballot, nearly 20,000 people are dead in Gaza and how a University of Manitoba researcher cracked coded messages found in a Victorian-era dress.

Tuesday, December 19: Ottawa unveils new details on its plan to phase out gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035, the country sees its fastest quarterly population boom since 1957 and a new force is created to address Yemen's Houthis targeting ships in the Red Sea.

Monday, December 18: Severe weather slams Canada and the U.S., the Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples and a man charged with the 2016 murder of his wife in Newfoundland appears in court.

Friday, December 15: The IDF mistakenly kills three Israeli hostages, an 11-year-old hockey player dies after being struck by a puck and the House of Commons adjourns for the year.

Thursday, December 14: Ontario will allow beer sales in corner and big box stores, the truck driver behind the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash loses his latest bid to avoid deportation and Santa pays a visit to remote First Nations in Manitoba.