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CTV National News is Canada's most-watched national news program.  Now you can stay up date with CTV’s Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme Monday to Friday with the CTV National News Podcast, delivered nightly.  Listen to Canada’s most trusted newscast featuring stories from here and around the world with a perspective that is distinctly Canadian and backed by the #1 news organization in Canada.

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    CTV National News for Sunday, August 2, 2026: WestJet strike enters first official day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 23:46


    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.

    CTV National News for Saturday, August 1, 2026: WestJet passengers stuck feeling stranded

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 23:43


    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.

    CTV National News for Friday, July 31, 2026: FIFA faces backlash over World Cup investment plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 23:33


    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.

    CTV National News for Thursday, July 30, 2026: Threat of a WestJet strike could ground flights as negotiations continue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 23:37


    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.

    CTV National News for Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Billy Bishop expansion rejection sparks new Ontario-Ottawa tensions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 23:22


    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.

    CTV National News for Tuesday, July 28, 2026: Canada-U.S. 'Friendship Day' takes centre stage at Nationals Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 23:28


    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.

    CTV National News for Monday, July 27, 2026: Canada's ER doctor burnout crisis reaches a breaking point

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 23:30


    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.

    CTV National News for Sunday, July 26, 2026: Toronto Jewish-owned businesses vandalized

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 23:41


    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.

    CTV National News for Saturday, July 25, 2026: Trump continues threats against Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 23:36


    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.

    CTV National News for Friday, July 24, 2026: Trump slams Canada for disinvitation from bridge ceremony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 23:28


    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.

    CTV National News for Thursday, July 23, 2026: Canada's next move to combat U.S. tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 23:42


    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.

    CTV National News for Wednesday, July 22, 2026: Trump's tariff strategy faces U.S. Senate scrutiny amid trade negotiations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 23:53


    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.

    CTV National News for Tuesday, July 21, 2026: Canada weighs next moves as U.S. escalates trade dispute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 23:23


    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.

    CTV National News for Monday, July 20, 2026: Trump hits Canada with new 50 per cent tariff over U.S. booze, dairy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 23:30


    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.

    CTV National News for Sunday, July 19, 2026: Spain's astounding World Cup win

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 23:34


    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.

    CTV National News for Saturday, July 18, 2026: U.S. politicians blame Canada for wildfire smoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 23:31


    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.

    CTV National News for Friday, July 17, 2026: Nearly 900 wildfires burn across Canada, forcing evacuations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 23:23


    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.

    CTV National News for Thursday, July 16, 2026: Displaced Ontario wildfire victims flee to safety in Thunder Bay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 23:08


    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.

    CTV National News for Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Smoke from dozens of wildfires suffocates Toronto skyline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 23:25


    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.

    CTV National News for Tuesday, July 14, 2026: Extreme weather events pummeling large portions of Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 23:30


    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.

    CTV National News for Monday, July 13, 2026: Deadly shooting at Toronto festival sparks calls for crackdown on illegal guns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 23:42


    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.

    CTV National News for Sunday, July 12, 2026: Police investigating deadly St. Clair shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 23:38


    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.

    CTV National News for Saturday, July 11, 2026: Deadly gunfire erupts at Toronto salsa festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 23:29


    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.

    CTV National News for Friday, July 10, 2026: $8M settlement proposed in national beef price-fixing lawsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 23:34


    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.

    CTV National News for Thursday, July 9, 2026: PM secures Saudi investment partnership, critics flag human rights concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 23:43


    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.

    CTV National News for Wednesday, July 8, 2026: 2023 killing of Sikh activist had no connection to Indian government: RCMP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 23:49


    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.

    CTV National News for Tuesday, July 7, 2026: ‘Hybrid' human-AI produced film garnering backlash from film industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 23:33


    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.

    CTV National News for Monday, July 6, 2026: German company TKMS to supply Canada with new submarines by 2034

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 23:34


    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.

    CTV National News for Sunday, July 5, 2026: Leaders prepare for NATO meeting in Türkiye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 23:06


    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.

    CTV National News for Saturday, July 4, 2026: Canada eliminated from World Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 23:09


    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.

    CTV National News for Friday, July 3, 2026: CTV National News: Have new pipeline plans swayed the Alberta separation debate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 23:40


    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.

    CTV National News for Thursday, July 2, 2026: Alberta pitches new bitumen pipeline route to B.C. coast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 23:22


    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.

    CTV National News for Wednesday, July 1, 2026: U.S. rejects CUSMA renewal, triggering an annual review process

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 23:15


    Rachel Aiello reports on the U.S. declining to renew CUSMA and what it means going forward as it enters an annual review process; A new Nanos poll reveals that Canadians are cutting back on summer vacations amid economic uncertainty. Garret Barry explains; Adrian Ghobrial has more on the dangerous heatwave across Canada and why meteorologists believe it is just a taste of what this summer has in store.

    CTV National News for Tuesday, June 30, 2026: Millions of Canadians under extreme heat warnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 23:36


    Millions of Canadians are facing yellow or orange-level heat warnings as temperatures soar to the mid-30’s. John Vennavally-Rao reports; PM Carney is rolling back Trudeau-era environmental protections as Canada looks to secure economic stability as an energy superpower. Mike Le Couteur reports; Moroccan-Canadians across the country are feeling torn, yet elated, as both countries gear up to face each other in the Group of 16. Adrian Ghobrial reports.

    CTV National News for Monday, June 29, 2026: Six people presumed dead after charter boat sinks near Vancouver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 23:19


    Search efforts have been called off for six people who went missing after a charter boat sank in the Strait of Georgia, near Vancouver. Ben Miljure reports; Two Ottawa boys, aged seven and 12, were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide carried out by their father; The first heatwave of summer is settling in across Canada, with Toronto expected to have its hottest Canada Day ever. John Vennavally-Rao reports.

    CTV National News for Sunday, June 28, 2026: Canada advances after knockout match

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 23:28


    Longtime soccer fans took to the streets of Los Angeles after Canada’s historic win against South Africa in the World Cup knockout match; TSN’s James Duthie describes some of the stand out moments of the match, including the winning goal from Stephen Eustaquio; Pierre Poilievre is now calling for an ethics enquiry over Mark Carney’s plan to convert B.C. condos into affordable rent-to-own units; and more.

    CTV National News for Saturday, June 28, 2026: Ottawa sends humanitarian aid to Venezuela

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 23:39


    Two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have left hundreds dead and thousands more without access to clean water, food and shelter; more parents are speaking out about how their children with disabilities are being excluded from participating in summer camps; drivers who use diesel instead of gasoline say they’re still paying high costs to fuel up, despite the U.S. and Iran working on a peace deal; and more.

    CTV National News for Friday, June 26, 2026: Government launches design competition to modernize 24 Sussex Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 23:32


    Prime Minister Mark Carney launched a national competition to redesign 24 Sussex Drive into an accessible, sustainable official residence; Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan tells CTV's Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos the threat from Russia extends beyond Ukraine; P.E.I. has the country's smallest gender pay gap, but earnings disparities persist across demographics, with some groups benefiting less; Voyageurs fans depart for Los Angeles to cheer on Canada as the team prepares to face South Africa in Sunday's World Cup match.

    CTV National News for Thursday, June 25, 2026: Venezuela reeling after twin earthquakes as search for survivors intensifies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 23:44


    Rescue crews race to find survivors after powerful twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela; Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed his call with U.S. President Donald Trump and key accomplishments from Parliament’s spring session; A new report suggests emergency room delays begin long before patients arrive.

    CTV National News for Wednesday, June 24, 2026: Team Canada advances to World Cup knockout round

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 23:42


    Andrew Johnson reports from outside BC Place where Canada fell to Switzerland 2-1 to take second place in Group B at the FIFA World Cup; A memorial is building at the site in Côte-des-Neiges where a police officer and an innocent bystander were killed. Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports; Ottawa has unveiled the first three infrastructure projects considered to be key in the national interest. Abigail Bimman has the details.

    CTV National News for Tuesday, June 23, 2026: U.S. ambassador responds to questions on Canada-U.S. tensions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 23:19


    Montreal mourns victims of the deadly attack as investigators reveal new details and police warn about copycat threats; A Canadian-led study is challenging traditional breast cancer care, finding some patients may benefit from less intensive treatment; U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra discussed Canadians returning to the U.S. and weighed in on relations between Ottawa and Washington.

    CTV National News for Monday, June 22, 2026: Quebec police end massive manhunt after deadly Côte-des-Neiges shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 23:18


    Genevieve Beauchemin reports from Côte-des-Neiges as police conclude their operation and address the shooter's motive; Police presence remains heightened in Melville, Sask., after gunfire injured two RCMP officers during a routine investigation.Inflation climbed to 3.2 per cent in May, its highest level in over two years.

    CTV National News for Sunday, June 21, 2026: Massive flooding spreads through Montreal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 23:39


    Hundreds of Montreal homes experienced massive flooding after a severe storm dumped massive amounts of water on the community; CTV News has learned the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s Vice President of Operations Steve Roberts will resign; Industry Minister Melanie Joly and National Defence Minister David McGuinty are among those in Tokyo working on the new trade mission; and more.

    CTV National News for Saturday, June 20, 2026: Political leaders prepare for CUSMA negotiations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 23:43


    Iran is closing the Strait of Hormuz as retaliation to Israel launching strikes on Lebanon; thousands of fans marched through the streets of Toronto after the match, temporarily blocking roads and some streetcar service; and the leaders of Canada, U.S., and Mexico are set to meet on July 1, but will Trump agree to any of the deals?

    CTV National News for Friday, June 19, 2026: Frank Stronach found guilty of two counts of sexual assault

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 23:48


    History was made as Canada secured its first World Cup win and moved closer to a spot in the next round; Canadian businessman Frank Stronach was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women and acquitted on other charges; Ottawa plans to convert vacant Metro Vancouver condos into affordable housing as part of new measures to ease housing pressures in B.C.

    CTV National News for Thursday, June 18, 2026: Suspect arrested as Toronto police link antisemitic attacks to foreign actors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 22:10


    Toronto Police say attacks on Jewish schools, synagogues, businesses, and the U.S. Consulate may be tied to foreign actors; A reported U.S. data breach may have exposed Crime Stoppers tipster information; Several major Liberal bills remain unresolved including getting tougher on crime as Parliament breaks for the summer; NATO is pressing members, including Canada, to outline plans to meet defence spending targets ahead of next month's leaders' summit.

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