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A Canadian delegation is in Mexico City in hopes of strengthening bilateral relations; Canada is set to unveil new billion-dollar defence strategy; Ottawa revives its EV incentive program; Canadian curlers are at the centre of controversy with allegations of cheating. Plus, the Blue Jays begin spring training in Florida. 

33-year-old Mikael Kingsbury is officially Team Canada’s first gold medallist after placing first in men’s dual moguls; thousands of volunteers are behind every medal ceremony, event, and more. Many travel from around the world to take part in volunteering; some Canadian tourists are choosing to take their cash elsewhere due to Cuba’s energy crisis; and more.

Hundreds of thousands of people showed up to call for a regime change in Iran as international scrutiny grows; political leaders are meeting in Munich, Germany to discuss and create deals relating to safety and security, a new survey suggests that many Canadians believe the U.S. would support an Alberta separation; and more.

The latest on the RCMP update on the 'disturbing' shooting in Tumbler Ridge and federal officials travelling to the area to pay respects as tge Tumbler Ridge tight-knit community facest the devestating impact of the tragedy and CTV News Chief Anchor Omar Sachedina speaks with the father of Abel Mwansa Junior, one of five students killed.

Five children, an educator, and the shooter’s mother and step-brother.
Two of the 27 injured remain in hospital, as witnesses recount the emotional scars left behind when gunfire erupted. Police may never know the motive. Scrutiny grows over the 18-year-old’s revoked gun licence, later reinstated, and calls to review Canada’s gun laws.

The community of Tumbler Ridge mourns the victims, supports the wounded, and grapples with heartbreaking loss. Officers arrived within minutes to a devastating scene as Tumbler Ridge investigators search for answers and a motive; and the Prime Minister scraps a trip to Germany to assist at home, as shaken MPs react in the House of Commons. 

RCMP are investigating after a mass shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has left ten people dead and dozens injured, with two people in critical condition. 

U.S. President Donald Trump to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge in his newest threat to Canada; More on the devastating impact the U.S. fuel blockade is having on Cuba as the country faces its worst economic crisis in nearly 70 years; How limited-edition pins at this year's Winter Olympics are attracting serious collectors in droves for their chance to acquire a pin.

Protestors in Milan, frustrated with economic uncertainties and the government, were met with riot police; youth in Canada are facing high levels of unemployment, even at entry level roles; a new clinical trial to see how AI can help cancer patients in B.C. is underway, with seemingly promising results already; and more.

The new diplomatic ties between Greenland and Canada come after Trump continues to threaten the sovereignty of both nations; Cuba’s fuel shortage, influenced by the U.S. administration, is causing massive blackouts as the country tries to make the most of its energy; Canadian Robert Schellenberg was previously given a death sentence in China, but the decision was just overturned, and more.

The 2026 Winter Games begin with a historic multi-site opening across Italy; Tens of thousands are celebrating as the Quebec Winter Carnaval begins, and new data shows Canada lost 25,000 jobs and unemployment rose to 6.5 per cent.

Toronto’s average home price drops below $1M as sales decline; while travellers are urged to prepare for power outages, communication issues and shortages in Cuba as Canada updates its travel advisory, and former PM Stephen Harper calls for Liberal-Conservative cooperation as Mark Carney meets Pierre Poilievre and Ottawa reacts to U.S. tariff pressure.

Stavely, Alta., mourns three junior hockey players killed en route to practice after a car hit a gravel truck; Premier David Eby promises tougher action as police investigate a surge in extortion shootings, with up to 50 cases in Surrey this year; and a new study finds heart disease or stroke claims a Canadian every seven minutes, pointing to lifestyle gaps and what people can do now to reduce the risk.

Canada’s submarine competition heats up between Korea and Germany; a U.S. crime investigation involving Savannah Guthrie’s mother takes place after she goes missing, and evacuations in Kashechewan after a parasite is found; and NASA prepares for a possible Sunday launch as the Artemis crew, including Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, completes key rehearsals. 

Canada is currently meeting with South Korea to discuss new trade options and potentially purchase new submarines; Premier Kinew is travelling to Churchill, Manitoba to explore the potential industrial and energy-based economic opportunities; Alberta separatist confirms ‘high-level’ meeting with Trump administration; and more.

Conservatives share their enthusiasm as Pierre Poilievre solidifies his place as party leader; a mother is hoping that the public will still come forward with information as to her son’s whereabouts; tourists are enjoying the cold in Canada’s capital as the annual Winterlude Festival begins; and more.

From Second City and SCTV to Schitt’s Creek and Beetlejuice, Catherine O’Hara’s career shaped generations of comedy fans. Bombardier stock fell as much as nine per cent after new tariff and certification threats from the U.S. president, prompting reaction from Ottawa.