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Andrew Johnson reports on the physical and emotional toll that evacuation has taken on the thousands of Summerland, B.C. residents forced to flee wildfires; Despite strict security, a Toronto flight attendant managed to use a fake ID to pose as a pilot and take hundreds of flights for free; and, an experimental menopause drug developed by Vancouver-based AbCellera is providing hope to many women suffering through symptoms.

First responders continue to support with evacuations and firefighting as the province declares a state of emergency; as trade talks enter another week, concerns are growing that Canada may have to make additional concessions to avoid the tariffs; data shows youth, including teenagers, have had some luck in finding summer jobs; and more.

The latest wildfire evacuations have brought many families to Penticton, B.C., as they hope to have a home to return to; concern for Canada grows as new U.S. tariffs are set to take place on August 19; tenancy advocacy groups say they’re critical about Carney’s housing plan aimed to support affordable or rent-controlled homes; and more.

A potential Canada-U.S. trade deal could include lowering steel and aluminum tariffs in exchange for lifting the American alcohol ban; Toronto police confirm two 18-year-olds face first-degree murder charges in connection to the Salsa on St. Clair festival shooting; ‘Heated Rivalry’ fans can’t get enough of a Canadian Tire plaid tote thanks to star Hudson Williams sporting the bag; and more. 

Will Canada and the U.S. reach a trade deal before new tariffs kick in?, arrest of Canadian woman accused of spying raises security screening questions, police say U.S. Consulate targeted by 'criminals-for-hire' network, B.C. bolsters efforts to keep wildfires from spreading, drivers experiencing relief at gas stations, Montreal giving 'The Village' a major makeover, plus, top teen baseball players in P.E.I. in hopes of being scouted.

For generations of Canadians, Lloyd Robertson was the authoritative voice of the news. Genevieve Beauchemin looks back at his exceptional life and career; A new Nanos poll shows that 74 per cent of Canadians would be unlikely to buy American alcohol, even if it was back on shelves; and, just one in 50 million lobsters have Oscar’s bi-coloured shell, and his unique look is attracting fascinated fans

Former CTV National News chief anchor Lloyd Robertson has died. Genevieve Beauchemin reports on his extraordinary career in journalism and his enduring legacy; Thousands of B.C. residents have been ordered to flee their homes, and thousands more are on standby to leave at a moment’s notice; and, tourism operators say it’s a record-breaking summer as Canadian and international visitors take vacations across the country.

WestJet and union representatives have reached a tentative agreement that will address worker grievances and resume service; Though an agreement has been reached to end the strike, it will be days until service is fully restored, leaving some travellers stuck; and, Manitoba’s first supervised consumption site will be opening next month, and reactions to it are thoroughly mixed.

WestJet’s job action beginning during a busy long weekend has derailed the travel plans for some Canadians; when Air Canada went on strike, the federal government forced them back to work, but will they do the same for WestJet employees? A new national survey says Canadians are continuing to struggle with the high cost of groceries throughout the country; and more.

WestJet has cancelled hundreds of flights across the country as a labour dispute grows between the union and the company; the enrollment cap on international students means Conestoga College is experiencing a massive financial shortfall; one of Canada’s largest youth hotlines says more young people are reaching out on text for late-night support, and more.

Opposition continues to grow against FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors; Winnipeg police are investigating shots fired at a mosque as a possible hate crime. No one was injured, but the Muslim community is shaken; WestJet is parking hundreds of its planes ahead of a possible labour disruption, and travellers could face cancellations. 

WestJet may ground flights as early as tomorrow following a 72-hour strike notice from the union representing the airline's flight attendants; Allison Bamford explains what travellers need to know about their options and passenger protections in the event of a strike at WestJet; CTV News has identified the Canadian intern accused of working for a third nation as part of a criminal organization. 

Ontario and Ottawa clash after the Billy Bishop Airport expansion is rejected, with the province criticizing the federal Alto rail project; As trade talks resume in Washington, debate grows over whether Canada should use energy as leverage to secure a deal with the U.S; WestJet and its flight attendants' union are preparing for a possible work stoppage Sunday amid contract talks. 

 Joy Malbon reports from Washington as the Nationals host Canada-U.S. Friendship Day during their game against the Toronto Blue Jays; Adrian Ghobrial reports on the rise in extortion, organized crime, drug trafficking and gun violence in Peel Region; Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is in Washington as Ottawa reacts to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest comments on CUSMA.

ER doctor burnout is worsening Canada's health-care crisis, with many physicians considering leaving the profession; Staffing shortages are forcing rural ER closures, leaving patients in remote communities with limited access to emergency care; Police share a new update on the search for 11-year-old Parker Wells, who has been missing for 12 days. 

Beth Macdonell reports on the ongoing police investigation, which come after multiple GTA synagogues were targeted by gunfire; the new Gordie Howe bridge opening has been delayed numerous times, and some residents are concerned more issues could arise; despite industry pushing towards a new Alberta-B.C. pipeline, some glaring issues still stand in the way of the proposal getting off the ground; and more.

Trump continues to threaten additional tariffs on Canada due to wildfire smoke travelling to certain U.S. states; transit officers may soon have the ability to arrest riders as drug use and violence continues to concern municipalities; 87,000 Toronto residents participated in a public consultation about the proposed Billy Bishop Airport expansion; and more.

No U.S. representatives at opening of Gordie Howe bridge; new U.S. global tariffs impacting 60 countries take effect; how the threat of more U.S. tariffs could impact the honey industry; plus, the secret to life from Canada's oldest living person. 

Ottawa facing pressure to tackle new U.S. tariffs; Public asked to aid in search for missing Alberta boy with autism; Keeping safe from the cyclospora outbreak in the U.S.; plus, a look at how Sask. is bringing fresh food to families in need.

U.S. President Donald Trump's top trade representative faces tough Senate questions as lawmakers press for answers on ongoing trade talks; Canada's premiers discuss looming U.S. tariffs while addressing energy, health care and national unity at their meeting in P.E.I; Tariff tensions have clouded the Gordie Howe bridge opening as new details emerge about Canada's proposed agreement with the U.S. 

After the latest U.S. tariff threats, PM Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to intensify trade talks; A virtual address from Prime Minister Mark Carney shifted the agenda as premiers respond to the latest U.S. trade demands; Some premiers want American alcohol back on store shelves, while others say Canada should not give in.

U.S. President Donald Trump is imposing a new 50 per cent tariff on a variety of Canadian goods; Heather Wright examines whether Canada's wildfire policies need improvement and if criticism over the flow of smoke is backed by the facts; Alex Karpa reports from Elma, Man., where wildfires are threatening homes, forests and the local economy. Gas prices brought inflation down in June, though higher food costs continue to squeeze household budgets. 

TSN’s Matthew Scianitti says Spain ‘controlled the game’ to win the World Cup against Argentina; CP24’s Andrew Brennan reports on the passionate fans not only rooting for Spain to win, but also rooting for Argentina to lose; and more.

U.S. President Trump is just one of the officials blaming Canada for the wildfire smoke spreading throughout the States; Ontario Premier Doug Ford dismisses ongoing criticism that the province wasn’t properly prepared for the severity of the wildfires; honeybee farmers say the insects, essential to the ecosystem, are feeling the negative impacts of climate change, forest fires; and more.

Nearly 900 wildfires burn across Canada, with smoke spreading across much of North America, as Northern Ontario faces evacuations; Wildfire smoke continues to impact the GTA, with air quality warnings in effect as millions on both sides of the border try to cope; Canadian wildfire smoke has blanketed parts of the U.S., prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten new tariffs; Floods, hail, and tornadoes have damaged 300,000 hectares in Manitoba, leaving farmers struggling through a difficult growing season. 

First Nations from northwestern Ontario have had to evacuate to Thunder Bay as wildfires consume their homes; Doctors encourage vulnerable populations to stay inside as much as possible as Toronto ERs see an increase in breathing difficulties; and, investigators suggest that steel tracks expanding due to heat may have contributed to a frightening train derailment in Quebec.

Dozens of wildfires in northern Ontario have spread an enormous blanket of smoke, giving Toronto the worst air quality in the world; Out-of-control wildfires in northern Ontario have forced many, especially remote communities, to flee to safety in Thunder Bay; and, home insurance premiums have gone up a staggering 45 per cent since 2019 due to the frequency of extreme weather-related claims.

From torrential downpours in Quebec to roads warping under high heat in Winnipeg, weather across the country is unstable; Gas prices have shot up five to 10 cents per litre across Canada in the past 24 hours. Adrian Ghobrial explains who is being squeezed the hardest; and, advocates and public health leaders are cautiously optimistic as B.C. opioid overdose deaths have dropped by more than 50 per cent.

Following a deadly shooting at a Toronto festival, many are calling for harsher punishments on illegal guns and tighter security at events; A new Canadian Medical Journal report is raising the alarm about the spread of anaplasmosis, a tick-borne disease that can be fatal; and, Jared Gross, 17, and his friends intentionally ditched their smartphones for flip phones. Kathy Le reports on what scans of their brains revealed to researchers.

Two people are dead after a horrific shooting at Salsa on St. Clair, Canada’s largest Latin street festival; PM Carney addresses separatism concerns in a conversation with CTV News during his visit to the Calgary Stampede; more and more Canadian companies are moving their production and manufacturing to the U.S. to avoid dealing with harsh tariffs; and more.

Toronto police are investigating after a deadly shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival, the Gordie Howe bridge opening finally expected after numerous delays, community members in St. John’s, Newfoundland are grieving after a teenager drowned at the Leech Brook swimming hole; and more.

Suppliers JBS and National Beef have been accused of artificially driving up the price of beef. Adrian Ghobrial reports on how consumers could be compensated; New numbers from Statistics Canada reveal that youth employment increased by 33,000 jobs in the month of June; and, prices at the pump have responded to the instability in the Strait of Hormuz, but experts forecast some relief is on the way.

Investment talks took top priority as the PM and his Saudi counterparts met, while critics are wary of the nation’s rights abuses; Cyclospora, a microscopic bug found in human feces, has found its way into U.S. produce through contaminated water; and, Allison Bamford reports from Swift Current, Sask. where volunteers have worked to identify unmarked graves of Second World War veterans and honour their service.

Following a gang bust, the RCMP says there is no connection between the Indian government and the killing of a Canadian Sikh activist; U.S. President Donald Trump says the fragile ceasefire no longer stands as the American and Iranian militaries exchanges missile strikes; and, the Lotus Electra, a high-end luxury SUV, is the first Chinese electric vehicle to hit the Canadian market following a new trade deal.

Tilly Norwood, an AI generated ‘actor,’ is set to star in a new comedy. John Vennavally-Rao on the controversy the move has stirred up in the film industry.; Several blocks of midtown Manhattan have been evacuated as structural columns of a high-rise construction site appear to buckle and crack; and, Adrian Ghobrial reports on U.S. authorities arresting 24 members of the India-based syndicate behind the 2023 murder of a Canadian Sikh activist.

Graham Richardson, travelling alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney, discusses what factors drove the final decision on the submarine procurement deal; Federal public service employes in Ottawa are protesting the decision to make in-office work mandatory four days a week. Rachel Aiello reports; The premiers of Ontario and Alberta met to discuss the possibility of bringing more of Alberta’s crude oil to Ontario and beyond. Siobhan Morris reports.

Both PM Carney and U.S. President Trump are among those in attendance at the NATO summit in Türkiye; farmers and rural residents say they have major concerns over the multi-billion-dollar Alto high-speed rail project; soccer fans say they’re looking forward to seeing the sport grow in Canada, even with the men’s team losing to Morocco.; and more.

Canada eliminated from World Cup after heartbreaking loss to Morocco; U.S. celebrates 250th Independence Day; More U.S. tourists visiting Canada’s Niagara Region; Saskatchewan lowers eligibility age for women to test for breast cancer; and, Newfoundland and Labrador fights invasive beetle.

Kathy Le spoke to Albertans at the Calgary Stampede to gauge whether new pipeline plans have affected their stance on separation; Canadians from all walks of life are gathering in Houston ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup match between Canada and Morocco; and, Superstar Taylor Swift married Travis Kelce at a star-studded, strictly private ceremony, in one of New York’s most iconic venues.

PM Carney announced that the oil tanker ban on the north coast of B.C. will remain in place amid talks of a potential pipeline route. Mike Le Couteur reports; The oil and gas industry, and its relationship to the federal government, is playing a large role in Alberta’s separation debate. Kathy Le talks to Albertans to learn more; After a W5 investigation British police have announced a national response to combat organized networks of offenders accused of drugging and assaulting women.