CTV National News with Lisa LaFlamme

Andrew Johnson reports on Victoria police rehiring retired officers to help address recruitment challenges and staffing gaps. A Nova Scotia mother shares her family's journey through loss and healing during the holiday season in an effort to help others. Sarah Plowman has the details. RCMP say two armed suspects remain unidentified more than 24 hours after a fatal shooting on Big Island Lake Cree Nation. Alison Bamford reports.

Allison Bamford reports RCMP are searching for two armed suspects after a fatal shooting at Big Island Lake Cree Nation. Katelyn Wilson has more on the search for answers after a Gatineau, Que., couple was found dead in their vacation home in the Dominican Republic. Mexican authorities have seized luxury motorcycles linked to fugitive Ryan Wedding, tightening the international hunt. Judy Trinh reports.

Sarah Plowman has the latest on the hectic weather conditions wreaking havoc from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador, as icy conditions impact holiday travel. Andrew Johnson reports on Russia's latest assault on Ukraine, after an alleged drone attack by Ukraine targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin. Long drive-thru lineups at a newly reopened Taco Bell have slowed traffic for days, forcing Mount Pearl to step in with traffic control. Garret Barry reports.

Kamil Karamali says Canada’s multi-billion-dollar economic support as President Zelensky prepares a peace plan ahead of a Trump meeting. Andrew Johnson reports emotional tributes marking 80 years since liberation and honouring Canada’s war heroes. Maria Sarrouh introduces how PEI volunteers track bird species to support long-term conservation research.

Bitter cold, heavy snowfall and freezing rain swept across the country today, disrupting holiday travel and keeping some shoppers home; Despite the harsh weather, some Canadians hit the stores on Boxing Day to find deals to help offset the rising costs of living; Swapping his sleigh for a plane, Santa travelled to remote Manitoba communities to make sure children didn’t miss out on Christmas.

U.S. political analyst Eric Ham weighs in on another release of heavily redacted Epstein records and new FBI findings about a disputed letter; An Ontario judge has granted bail to the lawyer accused of ties to fugitive Ryan Wedding’s international drug trafficking operation; Tensions are escalating between the U.S. and Venezuela over access to oil resources and the seizure of oil tankers.

Canada has appointed Mark Wiseman as its next ambassador to the United States, a key change as Ottawa prepares for trade talks; Fake AI images are fueling confusion, leaving people unsure what to believe and casting doubt on legitimate photos and real events; Canada’s sovereignty has faced pressure during U.S. President Trump’s second term, leading PM Carney to prioritize military investment; and more.

A new report seeks to address some of the reasons why the NDP faltered in 2025; Canada’s high cost of living has deterred some Canadians from local this holiday season; residents in Atlantic Canada say the increasing food casts are making it harder to feed their families; and more.

The latest on the U.S. Justice Department releasing thousands of redacted files related to the Epstein case, including photos and call logs; Daniel Jolivet, 68, who has maintained his innocence since being convicted of a quadruple murder in 1994, was granted release Friday by a Quebec Superior Court; A Toronto man is facing terrorism-related charges linked to ISIS, along with other offenses, allegedly targeting the Jewish community.

Prime Minister Mark Carney met virtually with Canada’s premiers Thursday as his government navigates a complex mix of energy policy disputes, U.S. trade pressure and growing regional tensions.

Emergency crews are facing dangerous conditions in southern Alberta after heavy snow and strong winds wreaked havoc across the region; U.S. President Donald Trump attributing some of his successes to the use of tariffs as he addressed the nation on Wednesday evening; Canada’s population fell by about 76,000 in the third quarter, a rare decline outside the pandemic, driven by immigration changes.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's accusation that PM Mark Carney is encouraging backroom deals to secure a majority government; More on the investigation after director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead in their Brentwood, CA, home; Jewish communities across Canada are on high alert following the deadly attack in Australia and the rise in hate crimes at home.

More on Ottawa’s Children’s hospital sounding the alarm and their advice to the public as Canada’s flu season surges; Major flooding in B.C.'s Fraser Valley and how it's impacting communities as officials confirm that there is more rain in the forecast; A closer look at the Epstein photos released by House Democrats, including whose picture it is and what they're doing.

Australia’s world-first law banning social media for kids under 16 and the Canadian mother pushing for similar protections. Canadians are feeling the pinch this season as experts urge smarter spending while inflation holds near 2 per cent. Health Canada’s approval of Zuranolone, a new drug that offers faster relief for moms with postpartum depression.

A tentative deal has been reached between Air Transat and the pilots’ union, bringing relief to thousands of passengers; The family of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi's $2.2M suit claiming racial profiling and unjustified force in his death; Canadian potash producers say the U.S. potash supply can't be replaced quickly, which could cause potential job and production impacts.

What travellers who have upcoming flights booked with Air Transat should know if the airline's pilots go on strike; Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab introduced a new express entry category for foreign-trained doctors; The stressful working conditions that nurses face across the country, which include dealing with aggressive behaviour in patients.

There was no shortage of excitement at World Cup draw watch parties across the country, especially with the announcement of a potential Canada-Italy matchup; Sideline chats between Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. while attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw; What Canadians think is most important as Canada looks to procure new fighter jets from either the U.S. or Sweden.

A closer look at the factors causing soaring grocery prices across Canada and why experts are projecting those costs to continue to rise in 2026; Tensions are high and expectations are low as the three North American leaders meet in Washington for the FIFA World Cup draw celebration; More on the stories that captured Canadians' attention and what personalities dominated the conversation in 2025, as Google reveals what Canadians clicked on.

the latest on a potential strike by unionized Air Transat pilots and what the impact could be for Canadians during the holiday season; Popular children's entertainer Raffi to discuss the message he hopes fans will take away from his latest release, 'ABC Democracy.'; A 17-year-old is facing several charges after using AI to allegedly create sexualized photos of teen girls at several Calgary high schools.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ordered twenty armoured vehicles from Canadian manufacturer Roshel, as they could fulfill the order in 30 days; The Canada-wide efforts led by the RCMP that led to record seizures of fentanyl and illegal drugs and what the investigation revealed; The outpouring support of an Alberta community after a three-year-old golden retriever with medical issues was abandoned at a dog park.

The toll U.S. tariffs are taking on Canada's steel industry after Ontario’s Algoma Steel had to lay off almost half of its workforce; Prime Minister Mark Carney's adjustments to his cabinet after MP Steven Guilbeault resigned due to Ottawa's energy deal with Alberta; The hurdles Alberta will face if it hopes to make its new pipeline a reality by the application deadline of July 1, 2026.

More on the famed Siebel Institute’s decision to relocate to Montreal after teaching the art of brewing for generations in Chicago; The reason behind International Testing Agency's decision to ban Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak from competition for two years; A Toronto senior who is accused of claiming a $1-million lottery jackpot for himself when he should have split it with two others.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering a trip to Washington next week, making it his third trip since being elected; A breakthrough form of therapy that is giving new hope to those suffering from glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive types of cancer; A potential deal between Ottawa and Alberta that could permit a new pipeline and how B.C. could throw a wrench into the plans.

The significant shift in trade talks between Canada and India as the G20 summit wrapped up on Sunday in Johannesburg, South Africa; Canada's new 'Lost Canadians' legislation and how this praised bill could negatively impact children adopted abroad in Canada; A Winnipeg man's horrifying hospital experience and a warning from doctors that these types of incidents are happening more often.

U.S. President Donald Trump's 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan and the growing calls by other nations that changes must be made; More from Johannesburg, South Africa, where Prime Minister Carney seized the opportunity to secure investment in Canada at the G20 summit; The mixed reactions from businesses after Canada Post and the union representing postal workers reached an agreement in principle.

The latest from Bella Coola, B.C., where a grizzly bear attacked students and teachers on a field trip, sending four to the hospital; Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have reached a deal in principle after two years of bargaining but have yet to finalize tentative agreement; The heartwarming story of a father and his nine-year-old son who are spreading joy through random acts of kindness in P.E.I.

How the Liberal government narrowly survived its final confidence vote and what factors led to the numbers landing in their favour; A closer look at the costs Canadians face after Statistics Canada's new report, which shows inflation cooled in October; A man and a woman in Ontario facing multiple charges in connection with thefts at mausoleums and cemeteries in the region.U.S. President Trump signs a bill directing the U.S. Department of Justice to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Authorities in California confirm a Calgary man died while trying to save his daughter from the ocean. A body matching the child's description has been found; More on an Ontario man's experience with ChatGPT, which led him to file a lawsuit against the AI chatbot's parent company, OpenAI; How Canadians could be heading back to polls for another election if the Liberals’ budget is shot down in Monday’s vote.

The lengths some parents are going to in order to access baby formula amid rising costs and limited supplies in Canada; The impact U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to lower tariffs on some food imports could have on the Canada-U.S. trade war; Despite promises from Ottawa, Canadian alcohol producers are still facing challenges in selling their products across the country.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday lowering tariffs on beef, coffee, and other foods amid growing concerns around inflation; How Canadians are approaching holiday expenditures amid tough economic times and higher costs; PM Mark Carney's first-ever federal budget is under fire as the interim parliamentary budget officer raises concerns amid Ottawa's approval.

Saab’s president says adding the Swedish fighter jet to its fleet could bring thousands of manufacturing jobs and jet production technology to Canada; A Barrie, Ont. childcare centre says they are reviewing allegations of inappropriate conduct by an educator.

An Ontario couple’s cautionary tale for travellers after being denied boarding by Air Transat on their return flight to Toronto; Newly-released damning emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein mention U.S. President Donald Trump.

Details on a W5 investigation that triggered an overseas arrest; Canada prepares to host a meeting with foreign ministers from G7 countries; veterans gather in Ottawa for national Remembrance Day ceremony. Plus, taking on the challenge to walk the whole island of P.E.I.

The failure to curb a year-long measles outbreak has caused Canada to lose its elimination status; PM Mark Carney says a second round of nation-building projects will be announced on Thursday.

The latest developments from Ottawa following the second confidence vote, including tough questions for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre; The case that garnered international attention as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency finishes the cull of the B.C. ostriches; Canada’s latest labour report and what the numbers are showing as young Canadians struggle to find employment.

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announces his resignation as cracks in Pierre Poilievre's Conservative caucus continue; The shutdown of the U.S. government may soon impact Canadian travellers as American cities slash airline capacity; The reaction after the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed a B.C. ostrich farm's appeal to save its flock from being culled.

How the day unfolded as the landmark case on U.S. President Donald Trump’s authority to issue global tariffs began; Conservative MP Chris d’Entremont crosses the floor to join the Liberals as rumours speculate he may not be the last; What experts are saying are the pros and cons of the federal government's first budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The federal budget cuts services including disability pension benefits and foreign aid; CTV’s Vassy Kapelos analyzes the political landscape, predicting the federal budget will likely pass in Parliament next week; The federal budget prioritizes business incentives and infrastructure spending in effort to rebuild investor confidence.

A social media video shows a Toronto police cruiser rolling forward and striking a suspect and an officer during an arrest; It remains unclear what public services will face cuts in PM Mark Carney’s first federal budget; CTV’s Vassy Kapelos breaks down what could trigger another election if PM Mark Carney’s minority government budget is rejected.

Toronto Blue Jays lose World Series after tight match in Game 7, Prime Minster Mark Carney wraps up Asia trip without a confirmed deal with China, new tariffs come into effect on trucks, and more.

The Los Angeles Dodgers sent Blue Jays fans home disappointed by ending Game 6 of the World Series on a double play and forcing Game 7; The ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the U.S. over Ontario’s anti-tariff ad that angered U.S. President Donald Trump; The success of Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping and what it means for Canada going forward.

King Charles removes Prince Andrew’s royal title and estate following the Epstein scandal; Canada pledges $5 million in life-saving aid and $2 million to the World Food Program to help Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa; Germany and South Korea are pitching their submarines to Canada as part of a potential million-dollar deal.

The Bank of Canada cuts the key interest rate to 2.25 per cent to protect Canadian businesses in the face of U.S. tariffs; BoC cut interest rate to 2.25 per cent to protect Canadian businesses, The Toronto Blue Jays break records in a big Game 5 win over the Dodgers to take a 3-2 lead in the World Series.

The latest on the devastation in Jamaica left by Hurricane Melissa as the storm now moves away toward Cuba and other parts of the Caribbean; The Toronto Blue Jays cap off a big win over the L.A. Dodgers in Game 4 to even the World Series 2-2; Prime Minister Mark Carney stops in Singapore to meet with political and business leaders before travelling to South Korea.

While in Malaysia for trade talks, PM Mark Carney responds to Doug Ford’s ad that led to Donald Trump ending tariff negotiations; Hurricane Melissa expected to bring flooding, landslides and widespread damage to Jamaica.

U.S. President Donald Trump announces that he plans to increase tariffs on Canada by 10 per cent over Ontario’s anti-tariff ad; Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to Malaysia for the ASEAN summit amidst U.S. President Donald Trump raising tariffs on Canada; Dodgers' Game 2 win over the Blue Jays to tie the World Series 1-1 and the lengths some fans went to see the game in Toronto.