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His Own Kidnapping Helped This Filmmaker Tell The Story of the Only POW Of The Afghan War
Apr 3, 2018
His Own Kidnapping Helped This Filmmaker Tell The Story of the Only POW Of The Afghan War
Apr 3, 2018

“When you are kidnapped, you become part of this club you don't want to become a member of — a hostage club,”

Apr 3, 2018
This study is helping reveal how and why people’s thinking skills change with age
Mar 13, 2018
This study is helping reveal how and why people’s thinking skills change with age
Mar 13, 2018

Results of a 1947 Scottish survey are providing scientists with valuable baseline information to study age-related cognitive decline.

Mar 13, 2018
Eight Must-Watch Documentaries About The Power of Women
Mar 1, 2018
Eight Must-Watch Documentaries About The Power of Women
Mar 1, 2018

Stories of empowerment that will inspire.

Mar 1, 2018
What is holding back the success of female condoms?
Feb 23, 2018
What is holding back the success of female condoms?
Feb 23, 2018

 A product that has the potential to prevent sexually transmitted diseases on a global level is facing (quite a few) challenges to going mass market.

Feb 23, 2018
Belonging to Marilyn Monroe: What These Personal Items Say About the Icon’s Life
Feb 13, 2018
Belonging to Marilyn Monroe: What These Personal Items Say About the Icon’s Life
Feb 13, 2018

From the mink coat given by Joe DiMaggio to the sequined dress for JFK’s birthday bash, a look at Marilyn Monroe’s life through some of her most personal possessions.

Feb 13, 2018
Fifteen Canadian Initiatives Trying to Reduce Food Waste Canadian Initiatives Trying to Reduce Food Waste
Feb 12, 2018
Fifteen Canadian Initiatives Trying to Reduce Food Waste Canadian Initiatives Trying to Reduce Food Waste
Feb 12, 2018

Growing, processing, and marketing food requires a lot of natural resources and labour. These Canadian initiatives are taking different approaches — big and small — to make sure it doesn’t go to waste.

Feb 12, 2018
How Facebook was harnessed to micro-target voters and promote Donald Trump
Feb 7, 2018
How Facebook was harnessed to micro-target voters and promote Donald Trump
Feb 7, 2018

Learn about the key players that harnessed Facebook to successfully sell a candidate that many thought would never win the U.S. election.

Feb 7, 2018
 The Robots Are Coming! Nine Industries Impacted by Tech Innovations The Robots Are Coming! Nine Industries Impacted by Tech Innovations
Feb 1, 2018
The Robots Are Coming! Nine Industries Impacted by Tech Innovations The Robots Are Coming! Nine Industries Impacted by Tech Innovations
Feb 1, 2018

There was a time when movies and pop culture predicted that the machines were coming and they would wipe out the human species. But if recent tech innovations are any indication, they're not coming for us...they're coming for our jobs.

Feb 1, 2018
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Group helps identify ISIS fighters fleeing northern Syria
Jan 27, 2018
Group helps identify ISIS fighters fleeing northern Syria
Jan 27, 2018

As ISIS militants flee their falling strongholds, a Syrian activist group is trying to track them and make sure they don't infiltrate other parts of the world.

Jan 27, 2018
How to Stay Young: 3 Unorthodox Ways to Battle Aging
Jan 23, 2018
How to Stay Young: 3 Unorthodox Ways to Battle Aging
Jan 23, 2018

We all know that a balanced diet, regular exercise and stress reduction can help with anti-aging. But research digs deeper into specific things people can do to more effectively slow down aging. Here are three.

Jan 23, 2018
Ten Things to Know About the U.S.-Mexico Border Barriers That Already Exist
Dec 11, 2017
Ten Things to Know About the U.S.-Mexico Border Barriers That Already Exist
Dec 11, 2017

Donald Trump has promised to build a wall on the U.S-Mexico border. But parts of that border already have a fence. Here’s what you need to know.

Dec 11, 2017
From The Pointed Hat to the Burning Cross: The Real Origins of Ku Klux Klan Symbols
Nov 23, 2017
From The Pointed Hat to the Burning Cross: The Real Origins of Ku Klux Klan Symbols
Nov 23, 2017

While they have been used by the KKK as emblems of intimidation, the histories and cultural roots of these symbols predate the Klan and are unrelated to hate.

Nov 23, 2017
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and “The People’s Wedding”
Nov 15, 2017
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and “The People’s Wedding”
Nov 15, 2017

On the 70th wedding anniversary, a look back at all the gorgeous details — from the dress to the dessert to the diamonds.

Nov 15, 2017
Who are the Rohingya? Why are they fleeing Myanmar?
Nov 9, 2017
Who are the Rohingya? Why are they fleeing Myanmar?
Nov 9, 2017

Considered one of the most persecuted minorities, the Rohingya are also the single largest “stateless” community in the world.

Nov 9, 2017
Poisoned: 7 Political Assassination Attempts Using Deadly Chemicals
Nov 2, 2017
Poisoned: 7 Political Assassination Attempts Using Deadly Chemicals
Nov 2, 2017

From the North Korean dictator’s half-brother to a former KGB spy to the former leader of Hamas, here are seven cases of political assassinations using poisons.

Nov 2, 2017
Kim Jong-Nam: Meet The Half-Brother of North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-un Who Was Poisoned
Oct 30, 2017
Kim Jong-Nam: Meet The Half-Brother of North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-un Who Was Poisoned
Oct 30, 2017

Kim Jong-nam was once expected to succeed his father Kim Jong-il. But he fell out of favour and left North Korea. Then he was murdered. Meet the half-brother of dictator Kim Jong-un.
 

Oct 30, 2017
An International Catfishing Scandal That Rocked The Sports World: Key Moments in the Shelley Chartier Case
Oct 24, 2017
An International Catfishing Scandal That Rocked The Sports World: Key Moments in the Shelley Chartier Case
Oct 24, 2017

A riveting story implicating a pro basketball player and an underage teen model leads authorities to a reclusive young woman in a small Manitoba First Nations community. Here are the key moments in Shelly Chartier’s catfishing scam and subsequent trial.

Oct 24, 2017
Catfish Alert! How to protect yourself and your kids in the age of digital relationships
Oct 17, 2017
Catfish Alert! How to protect yourself and your kids in the age of digital relationships
Oct 17, 2017

They create a fake identity to steal your heart..or your hard-earned money. Here’s what you need to know about the fraudulent scheme known as “catfishing” and how to prevent it.

Oct 17, 2017
Abacus vs US: A family-run bank, indicted after the global financial crisis, prevails
Oct 3, 2017
Abacus vs US: A family-run bank, indicted after the global financial crisis, prevails
Oct 3, 2017

“It's an awful feeling to be falsely accused and then to have people you don't even know believe those accusations and actually throw them back in your face.”

Oct 3, 2017
How Having Cystic Fibrosis Inspired These Four People to Give Back
Sep 28, 2017
How Having Cystic Fibrosis Inspired These Four People to Give Back
Sep 28, 2017

"This is what I'm going to give the world - to contribute," says Jeremie Saunders, founder of the popular Sickboy podcast."

Sep 28, 2017
Ivanka Trump: 30 Things You Didn’t Know About America’s First Daughter
Sep 27, 2017
Ivanka Trump: 30 Things You Didn’t Know About America’s First Daughter
Sep 27, 2017

She has walked the runway. She has written two books. She has made million dollar deals. Now she has a new role — Assistant to the President. Meet America’s newest First Daughter.

Sep 27, 2017
Fahmy vs Egypt: 6 Key Moments That Took Mohamed Fahmy From Press To Prison
Sep 26, 2017
Fahmy vs Egypt: 6 Key Moments That Took Mohamed Fahmy From Press To Prison
Sep 26, 2017

From the moment he took the job, his fate was sealed.

Sep 26, 2017
How A Police Raid Led To The Airing Of Diana's Most Private Thoughts
Sep 12, 2017
How A Police Raid Led To The Airing Of Diana's Most Private Thoughts
Sep 12, 2017

"It is a betrayal of her privacy and of the family’s privacy. I certainly don’t think they should be broadcast.”

Sep 12, 2017
9 Animal Names With Indigenous Origins
Sep 3, 2017
9 Animal Names With Indigenous Origins
Sep 3, 2017

These animals found in Canada have names rooted in Indigenous languages.

Sep 3, 2017
5 Things You May Not Know About Montreal’s Park Ex Neighbourhood
Aug 31, 2017
5 Things You May Not Know About Montreal’s Park Ex Neighbourhood
Aug 31, 2017

More than what meets the eye — five things the average person might not know about Montreal’s Park Ex neighbourhood.

Aug 31, 2017
How to Spend the Perfect Day in Montreal's Parc-Extension Neighbourhood
Aug 28, 2017
How to Spend the Perfect Day in Montreal's Parc-Extension Neighbourhood
Aug 28, 2017

Whether you want to sample the plethora of ethnic cuisines, explore some of the churches, or wander through the bustling streets, this vibrant neighbourhood has it all.

Aug 28, 2017
10 Times Princess Diana Melted Our Hearts As A Mom
Aug 9, 2017
10 Times Princess Diana Melted Our Hearts As A Mom
Aug 9, 2017

From Prince William and Harry’s christenings to school activities to holiday excursions, Princess Diana was a natural, as a mother.

Aug 9, 2017
How The Queen Healed The Rift With Her People After Princess Diana’s Death
Aug 3, 2017
How The Queen Healed The Rift With Her People After Princess Diana’s Death
Aug 3, 2017

Princess Diana’s death put the Crown at odds with the country. This is how the will of the people triumphed over centuries of tradition.

Aug 3, 2017
People’s Princess: How A Nation Mourned Diana’s Death
Aug 2, 2017
People’s Princess: How A Nation Mourned Diana’s Death
Aug 2, 2017

On the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, a look back at how Britain grieved.

Aug 2, 2017
10 Things You Need To Know About Prince Harry’s Invictus Games
Jul 18, 2017
10 Things You Need To Know About Prince Harry’s Invictus Games
Jul 18, 2017

550 competitors from 17 nations are headed to Toronto to play adaptive sports that inspire recovery and support rehabilitation of veterans.

Jul 18, 2017
Songwriting 101: Dean Brody
Aug 14, 2017
Songwriting 101: Dean Brody
Aug 14, 2017

The multiple award winner tells us about his writing process just ahead of the 2017 CCMA Awards.

Aug 14, 2017
Winter is here: 7 Game of Thrones theme song covers to get you pumped
Jul 10, 2017
Winter is here: 7 Game of Thrones theme song covers to get you pumped
Jul 10, 2017

In anticipation of the seventh season of Game of Thrones, here are seven different versions of the epic theme song.

Jul 10, 2017
How Canada's most diverse musical group is creating a whole new sound
Jun 30, 2017
How Canada's most diverse musical group is creating a whole new sound
Jun 30, 2017

Ever wondered how to play the Iranian tar or the Greek oud? Perhaps you're a percussionist curious about the Peruvian cajón or want to learn the bamboo flute. The New Canadian Global Music Orchestra has you covered.

Jun 30, 2017
Iqaluit's the Jerry Cans cover the Tragically Hip like you've never heard before
Jun 29, 2017
Iqaluit's the Jerry Cans cover the Tragically Hip like you've never heard before
Jun 29, 2017

Listen to the Nunavut band cover "Ahead by a Century" entirely in Inuttitut, an Inuktitut dialect.

Jun 29, 2017
What song reminds you of Canada? (Excerpt)
Jun 29, 2017
What song reminds you of Canada? (Excerpt)
Jun 29, 2017

rom Buffy Sainte-Marie to Ruth B to Chad Kroeger, we ask musicians for their favourite Canadian songs.

Jun 29, 2017
Did Bing Crosby invent the Canadian tuxedo?
Jun 28, 2017
Did Bing Crosby invent the Canadian tuxedo?
Jun 28, 2017

The true story of a Vancouver hotel, double denim and a Hollywood legend.

Jun 28, 2017
Ottawa: 10 emerging acts to watch
Jun 28, 2017
Ottawa: 10 emerging acts to watch
Jun 28, 2017

From Deen Squad to Trails to Seiiizmikk, we present a list of reasons to see some live music.

Jun 28, 2017
From Hedwig to hallows: 8 scores to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter
Jun 26, 2017
From Hedwig to hallows: 8 scores to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter
Jun 26, 2017

On the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, we relive the wonders of J.K. Rowling's magical world through the iconic music from the movies.

Jun 26, 2017
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Halifax: 10 emerging acts to watch
Jun 26, 2017
Halifax: 10 emerging acts to watch
Jun 26, 2017

From Natalie Lynn to Aquakultre to Reeny Smith, we present a list of reasons to see some live music.

Jun 26, 2017
Summer music preview: 14 albums you need to hear (Excerpt)
Jun 21, 2017
Summer music preview: 14 albums you need to hear (Excerpt)
Jun 21, 2017

There's a whole heap of new music on the way. Here's a preview of some of the albums that summer has in store.

Jun 21, 2017
Refugees of Rap to Country for Syria: 6 musical acts without borders
Jun 20, 2017
Refugees of Rap to Country for Syria: 6 musical acts without borders
Jun 20, 2017

On World Refugee Day, we explore musical acts that are making music despite strife and displacement.

Jun 20, 2017
First Play: Alanna Gurr and the Greatest State, Stand Still
Jun 9, 2017
First Play: Alanna Gurr and the Greatest State, Stand Still
Jun 9, 2017

Alanna Gurr and the Greatest State's third EP mixes delicate raspy vocals with bass, drums, guitar and pedal steels, all interjected sparingly.

Jun 9, 2017
Kanye West: 40 things you need to know
Jun 8, 2017
Kanye West: 40 things you need to know
Jun 8, 2017

From the basic to the obscure, we dive deep into his history for Kanye West's 40th birthday.

Jun 8, 2017
Have a splash on World Oceans Day with these 15 Canadian songs
Jun 8, 2017
Have a splash on World Oceans Day with these 15 Canadian songs
Jun 8, 2017

A playlist of Canadian songs that reference the oceans, the seas and and water journeys in honour of World Oceans Day.

Jun 8, 2017
Destination: Canada
Jun 1, 2017
Destination: Canada
Jun 1, 2017

How the most diverse musical group in the country is composing a new Toronto sound.

Jun 1, 2017
13 music videos that channel Salvador Dali
May 11, 2017
13 music videos that channel Salvador Dali
May 11, 2017

On Dali's birthday, a look at how some musicians have been inspired by his art.

May 11, 2017
'MMMBop' has thousands of covers: listen to these 10
May 5, 2017
'MMMBop' has thousands of covers: listen to these 10
May 5, 2017

On the 20th anniversary of Hanson's "MMMBop," we take a look at 10 of the thousands of covers of the song.

May 5, 2017
First Play: Battle of Santiago, La Migra
Apr 20, 2017
First Play: Battle of Santiago, La Migra
Apr 20, 2017

Battle of Santiago's third album is an energetic, pulsating adventure.

Apr 20, 2017
Record Store Day 2017: CBC Radio 2 hosts share memories of their first visits
Apr 20, 2017
Record Store Day 2017: CBC Radio 2 hosts share memories of their first visits
Apr 20, 2017

On the 10th anniversary of Record Store Day, we asked CBC Radio 2 hosts to tell us about their first visit to one.

Apr 20, 2017
Dean Brody: 5 songs that changed my life
Apr 12, 2017
Dean Brody: 5 songs that changed my life
Apr 12, 2017

"I think it's easy for me to sing about the beach because of those years growing up listening to the Beach Boys."

Apr 12, 2017
Vimy Ridge centennial: listen to 12 songs from the Great War
Apr 7, 2017
Vimy Ridge centennial: listen to 12 songs from the Great War
Apr 7, 2017

On the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge, we delve into Canadian music from the Great War.

Apr 7, 2017
Watch Hollerado perform the Dire Straits classic 'Money for Nothing'
Apr 12, 2017
Watch Hollerado perform the Dire Straits classic 'Money for Nothing'
Apr 12, 2017

The Strombo Show welcomed Hollerado to celebrate its new album, Born Yesterday. Besides performing several new tracks, the band also covered the Dire Straits classic "Money for Nothing."

Apr 12, 2017
Watch Feist’s tear-jerking tribute to Leonard Cohen from the Junos
Apr 3, 2017
Watch Feist’s tear-jerking tribute to Leonard Cohen from the Junos
Apr 3, 2017

Feist pays tribute to the late Leonard Cohen at the 2017 Juno Awards in Ottawa.

Apr 3, 2017
5 Canadian acts inspired by Buffy Sainte-Marie
Mar 30, 2017
5 Canadian acts inspired by Buffy Sainte-Marie
Mar 30, 2017

2017 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award recipient Buffy Sainte-Marie has been a musical inspiration to many. Here are five such Canadian musical acts.

Mar 30, 2017
Girls to the front: an all-women playlist for Junos 2017
Mar 29, 2017
Girls to the front: an all-women playlist for Junos 2017
Mar 29, 2017

In a year when the Junos are dominated by men, we put the spotlight on all the women nominees.

Mar 29, 2017
From Drake to Justin Bieber: Raheem D takes us through 5 Juno nominee mash-ups
Mar 27, 2017
From Drake to Justin Bieber: Raheem D takes us through 5 Juno nominee mash-ups
Mar 27, 2017

Ariana Grande, Drake, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, the Weeknd — here's how Raheem D mashed up five Juno 2017 nominees.

Mar 27, 2017
Arturo Toscanini: 15 fascinating moments from the maestro's life
Mar 23, 2017
Arturo Toscanini: 15 fascinating moments from the maestro's life
Mar 23, 2017

From clashing with Mahler to snubbing Hitler to premiering La bohème, Toscanini's eventful life is the stuff of legend.

Mar 23, 2017
National Puppy Day: 23 songs to play for your pooch
Mar 23, 2017
National Puppy Day: 23 songs to play for your pooch
Mar 23, 2017

In honour of our little four-legged friends on National Puppy Day, here's a playlist to celebrate.

Mar 23, 2017
Spring 2017 preview: 24 albums you need to hear (Excerpt)
Mar 20, 2017
Spring 2017 preview: 24 albums you need to hear (Excerpt)
Mar 20, 2017

There's a whole heap of new music on the way. Here's a preview of some of the albums that spring has in store.

Mar 20, 2017
Party on St. Patty's: 17 songs to aid the revelry
Mar 17, 2017
Party on St. Patty's: 17 songs to aid the revelry
Mar 17, 2017

Green outfit: check. Stocked bar: check. St. Patty's playlist: check.

Mar 17, 2017
Albert Einstein: 10 things you might not know about his love for music
Mar 14, 2017
Albert Einstein: 10 things you might not know about his love for music
Mar 14, 2017

Albert Einstein wasn't only a gifted scientist, but an avid music enthusiast. On March 14, his birthday, we delve into his second love.

Mar 14, 2017
Pi Day playlist: 14 songs for dividing 22 by 7
Mar 14, 2017
Pi Day playlist: 14 songs for dividing 22 by 7
Mar 14, 2017

Whether you're headed to a pie bake-off or simply looking for some tunes that your inner mathlete can rock out to, here are 14 songs to celebrate Pi Day.

Mar 14, 2017
Pantayo: 7 things to know about the 'super girl gong group'
Mar 8, 2017
Pantayo: 7 things to know about the 'super girl gong group'
Mar 8, 2017

Filipina-Canadian all-women gong ensemble Pantayo wants you to groove to their music.

Mar 8, 2017
From Céline Dion to Lauryn Hill: 30 women who have changed music (EXCERPT)
Mar 8, 2017
From Céline Dion to Lauryn Hill: 30 women who have changed music (EXCERPT)
Mar 8, 2017

We look at women who are pioneers and trailblazers changing the music industry by challenging social norms.

Mar 8, 2017
11 songs you need to hear this week: International Women's Day edition (EXCERPT)
Mar 7, 2017
11 songs you need to hear this week: International Women's Day edition (EXCERPT)
Mar 7, 2017

CBC producers and hosts pick all the songs you shouldn't miss in celebration of IWD 2017.

Mar 7, 2017
Space Jam: 5 playlists in anticipation of the next space discovery
Feb 24, 2017
Space Jam: 5 playlists in anticipation of the next space discovery
Feb 24, 2017

Science is awesome and so are outer space discoveries! Here are some playlists to celebrate.

Feb 24, 2017
Music and the Oscars: 10 things you might not know
Feb 23, 2017
Music and the Oscars: 10 things you might not know
Feb 23, 2017

From Buffy Sainte-Marie to 'Blame Canada,' we delve into some Oscars trivia for music fans.

Feb 23, 2017
Searchlight 2017: 5 non-English acts you should hear
Feb 22, 2017
Searchlight 2017: 5 non-English acts you should hear
Feb 22, 2017

It's not all English — Searchlight 2017 has a variety of entries in other languages.

Feb 22, 2017
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Beyries, Landing
Feb 17, 2017
Beyries, Landing
Feb 17, 2017

Beyries' debut album explores themes of identity, human relationships, courage and acceptance.

Feb 17, 2017
Remembering Stuart McLean: musicians across Canada share their condolences
Feb 16, 2017
Remembering Stuart McLean: musicians across Canada share their condolences
Feb 16, 2017

As news of The Vinyl Cafe host Stuart McLean's passing broke, musicians across Canada took to social media to post condolences.

Feb 16, 2017
 Quiz: How well do you know the flags of Canada's provinces and territories?
May 17, 2017
Quiz: How well do you know the flags of Canada's provinces and territories?
May 17, 2017

With Canada turning 150 years old this year, it’s time to brush up on some grade school geography. Take this quiz to find out how well you know the flags of Canada's provinces and territories.

May 17, 2017
Quiz: How well do you know the origins of Canada’s province & territory names?
May 2, 2017
Quiz: How well do you know the origins of Canada’s province & territory names?
May 2, 2017

It’s Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017. What better time to test your knowledge of the provinces and territories? Do you know the origins behind each one’s name? Take this quiz to find out.

May 2, 2017
Oscars 2017: 3 trivia about each of the 9 best picture nominees
Feb 22, 2017
Oscars 2017: 3 trivia about each of the 9 best picture nominees
Feb 22, 2017

While going through Oscar nominations, CTVNews.ca came across some interesting trivia about each of the nine best picture nominations. Here three trivia highlights from each of the nominated movies, sans spoilers.

Feb 22, 2017
Quiz: Do you know the origins of Canada’s provincial and territorial capital names?
Feb 10, 2017
Quiz: Do you know the origins of Canada’s provincial and territorial capital names?
Feb 10, 2017

2017 marks a milestone birthday for Canada. The country is turning 150. So what better time to test your Canadian-ness? Think you know the origins of Canada’s provincial and territorial capital names? Take this test to find out.

Feb 10, 2017
Trump's immigration executive order, mapped: Banned countries and business interests
Jan 31, 2017
Trump's immigration executive order, mapped: Banned countries and business interests
Jan 31, 2017

A map highlighting the countries impacted by U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order, the neighbouring Muslim-majority nations that were not included, and Trump’s business holdings in that region. 

Jan 31, 2017
16,901 reasons the Conservative leadership vote is so complicated (GRAPHICS)
Jan 23, 2017
16,901 reasons the Conservative leadership vote is so complicated (GRAPHICS)
Jan 23, 2017

The winner needs enough votes to hit 50 per cent plus one, or 16,901 points. But the system's quirks make it more complicated than that - and harder to predict a winner.

Jan 23, 2017
Activists and celebrities band together to protest Donald Trump's inauguration
Jan 20, 2017
Activists and celebrities band together to protest Donald Trump's inauguration
Jan 20, 2017

Activists and celebrities join anti-inauguration events to protest Donald Trump becoming America’s 45th president.

Jan 20, 2017
From Drumpf to Trump: The 45th U.S. President’s Family Tree
Jan 18, 2017
From Drumpf to Trump: The 45th U.S. President’s Family Tree
Jan 18, 2017

From European roots, to five children from three wives, to eight grandchildren, a look at president-elect Donald Trump’s family tree.

Jan 18, 2017
Timeline: Donald Trump's journey to the White House
Jan 16, 2017
Timeline: Donald Trump's journey to the White House
Jan 16, 2017

As clock counts down to the Swearing In Ceremony that will take place on the west front of the U.S. Capitol Building, CTVNews.ca takes a look back at Donald Trump’s rise in politics from 2011 to now.

Jan 16, 2017
Canada turns 150: How the country is preparing to kick off celebrations
Dec 23, 2016
Canada turns 150: How the country is preparing to kick off celebrations
Dec 23, 2016

For Canada, this New Year's Eve marks the beginning of countrywide celebrations for next year's Canada Day. Here is why the festivities are starting 182 days early and how you can join in.

Dec 23, 2016
Canada's top doc retires: 10 key findings from his final report
Dec 15, 2016
Canada's top doc retires: 10 key findings from his final report
Dec 15, 2016

Canada's chief public health officer, Dr. Gregory Taylor, is retiring on Friday. His final report, released Thursday, outlines key factors influencing the well-being of Canadians and what needs to change.

Dec 15, 2016
12 stories about Syrian refugees in Canada that warmed our hearts
Dec 10, 2016
12 stories about Syrian refugees in Canada that warmed our hearts
Dec 10, 2016

From welcome guides to wedding mishaps, a look back at heartwarming stories about Syrian refugees in Canada from the year gone by.

Dec 10, 2016
TSO records national anthem in 12 most commonly spoken languages nationwide
Dec 5, 2016
TSO records national anthem in 12 most commonly spoken languages nationwide
Dec 5, 2016

To celebrate Canada's 'inclusivity, creativity and diversity' ahead of the nation’s 150th birthday, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra has recorded our national anthem in Arabic, American Sign Language, Cree, English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, and Tamil.

Dec 5, 2016
Flight art: Pilot uses flight path to spell 'Hello' in the sky
Dec 2, 2016
Flight art: Pilot uses flight path to spell 'Hello' in the sky
Dec 2, 2016

When tracked on radar, a private aircraft flying above the German countryside spelled “Hello” on its flight path.

Dec 2, 2016
PM Trudeau 'more than happy' to talk NAFTA with Trump (GRAPHICS)
Nov 10, 2016
PM Trudeau 'more than happy' to talk NAFTA with Trump (GRAPHICS)
Nov 10, 2016

Canada is open to talking about its existing trade deals even if other countries want to re-open them, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

Nov 10, 2016
 A timeline of key moments from the 2016 U.S. election
Nov 9, 2016
A timeline of key moments from the 2016 U.S. election
Nov 9, 2016

With the 2016 U.S. election now over, here is a look at how events unfolded on November 8, Election Day and the aftermath once the results were announced on November 9.

Nov 9, 2016
 100 years later: Remembering Newfoundland's courage in the Battle of Somme
Nov 7, 2016
100 years later: Remembering Newfoundland's courage in the Battle of Somme
Nov 7, 2016

As Canada celebrates Remembrance Day, here is a closer look at the Newfoundlanders who fought in the Battle of Somme.

Nov 7, 2016
 Dakota Access pipeline explained: What you need to know
Nov 3, 2016
Dakota Access pipeline explained: What you need to know
Nov 3, 2016

What you need to know about the Dakota Access pipeline, the protests surrounding its construction and its impact.

Nov 3, 2016
How a Trump victory could affect Canada (GRAPHICS)
Oct 24, 2016
How a Trump victory could affect Canada (GRAPHICS)
Oct 24, 2016

Donald Trump has promised to reopen the North American Free Trade Agreement and get tough on America's NATO allies. CTVNews.ca compares his policies to those of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and breaks down the impact they could have on Canada.

Oct 24, 2016
How a Clinton victory could affect Canada (GRAPHICS)
Oct 24, 2016
How a Clinton victory could affect Canada (GRAPHICS)
Oct 24, 2016

CTVNews.ca breaks down the impact a President Hillary Clinton could have on Canada, and how her policies compare to those of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Oct 24, 2016
 Infographic: mouth and throat cancers caused by HPV on the rise
Oct 19, 2016
Infographic: mouth and throat cancers caused by HPV on the rise
Oct 19, 2016

A special report released by the Canadian Cancer Society shows that cancers of the mouth and throat caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) are rising dramatically among Canadian men.

Oct 19, 2016
Hurricane Matthew: Tracking the crisis and impact through maps
Oct 7, 2016
Hurricane Matthew: Tracking the crisis and impact through maps
Oct 7, 2016

A closer look at the areas Hurricane Matthew will impact, the crisis and disaster management resources available in some of these areas and the probable track of some recent tropical storms.

Oct 7, 2016
From birth to presidential bids: Timelines of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump
Oct 5, 2016
From birth to presidential bids: Timelines of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump
Oct 5, 2016

From births and marriages to career successes and key political appointments, CTVNews.ca highlights significant moments in the lives of presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Oct 5, 2016
A prince exiled from Burma dies in small Alberta town
Oct 4, 2016
A prince exiled from Burma dies in small Alberta town
Oct 4, 2016

Hso Khan Pha, an exiled Burmese prince who had been quietly living in a small central Alberta town, has died at age 78.

Oct 4, 2016
Gift ideas for the Royal Family on their tours of B.C. and Yukon
Sep 28, 2016
Gift ideas for the Royal Family on their tours of B.C. and Yukon
Sep 28, 2016

With the itinerary for their upcoming tour to British Columbia and the Yukon now revealed, what gifts could be in store for the Royal Family?

Sep 28, 2016
Everything you need to know about the royal visit (MAP)
Sep 23, 2016
Everything you need to know about the royal visit (MAP)
Sep 23, 2016

The Royal Family has dozens of events planned during its eight-day visit and will meet thousands of Canadians along the way.

Sep 23, 2016
U.S. 2016 election explained: Everything you need to know
Sep 8, 2016
U.S. 2016 election explained: Everything you need to know
Sep 8, 2016

On CTVNews.ca: everything you need to know about the race to the White House and the upcoming U.S. election, including debate dates, battleground states and what exactly is an electoral college?

Sep 8, 2016
Aussie father sorry for disappearing on bizarre family road trip (Map)
Sep 6, 2016
Aussie father sorry for disappearing on bizarre family road trip (Map)
Sep 6, 2016

An Australian father of three has apologized and is now asking for privacy after a family road trip, apparently driven by mental illness, which triggered a police search and ended with his wife and daughter in hospital and another daughter charged with theft.

Sep 6, 2016

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