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14 Oct 2026 · 23 minNew

CTV National News for Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Albertans head to the polls in historic referendum on separation

Advance polling is underway in Alberta's separation referendum and on nine other issues, with turnout key to the vote's outcome; Prime Minister Mark Carney is criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump’s diesel fuel supply agreement with Russia; A fatal incident at a Six Flags park has triggered safety reviews and ride closures at amusement parks across North America.

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   13 Oct 2026 · 23 minNew

   CTV National News for Monday, October 12, 2026: Federal leaders make case for Alberta to stay in Canada ahead of separation vote

   As Alberta prepares for a non-binding separation referendum, federal leaders are taking their message directly to voters to keep the province in Canada; Federal agents executed a search warrant at the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar weeks before the U.S. midterm elections; A new report warns that ChatGPT may not be safe for teens, raising concerns about the chatbot’s use for homework and advice.

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   12 Oct 2026 · 24 minNew

   CTV National News for Sun., Oct. 11, 2026: OSAP freeze worries career college health care students

   Students at private career colleges say the OSAP payment freeze could add extra strain to Ontario's health care system; P.E.I. local Randy Garrett volunteered with Jeeps For Peace to help deliver humanitarian aid in war-torn Ukraine; cannabis store staff members are urging the provincial government to provide better safety legislation after a woman was assaulted; and more.

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   11 Oct 2026 · 24 min

   CTV National News for Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026: Thanksgiving brings Stelco layoffs in Hamilton

   Former Stelco employees are left feeling frustrated and disheartened as the company’s widespread layoffs begin days before Thanksgiving; food banks throughout the country are facing massive demands as the cost of living continues to impact Canadians at the grocery store; The ALS Society of Canada is now calling on the government for more funding to see why military veterans are disproportionately impacted by the disease; and more.

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   10 Oct 2026 · 23 min

   CTV National News for Friday, October 9, 2026: Canada posts bleak jobs report for month of September

   Canada's economy slashed 68,000 jobs in the month of September, according to new data from Statistics Canada. Jeremie Charron has more on the impact; Heather Wright looks at where Canadians can potentially save or expect to pay more when planning Thanksgiving dinner this weekend; John Vennavally-Rao reports on Walter Ostanek playing for crowds at Kitchener's Oktoberfest ahead of his departure from the spotlight.

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   9 Oct 2026 · 23 min

   CTV National News for Thursday, October 8, 2026: Federal government introduces national heat pump rebate program

   A new federal rebate program aims to help Canadians replace outdated furnaces with heat pumps. Jeremie Charron has more on who qualifies and how it works; new PBO figures show how much Canadians are saving from the temporary federal tax suspension and which income groups benefit most; Canadian poet Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the second Canadian woman to receive the prestigious honour. Adrian Ghobrial has more.

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   8 Oct 2026 · 23 min

   CTV National News for Wednesday, October 7, 2026: Ottawa opts not to expand MAID to include those suffering solely from mental illness

   Rachel Aiello reports on Ottawa's divisive decision not to expand medical assistance in dying (MAID) to include people suffering solely from mental illness; Adrian Ghobrial has more on the disturbing details revealed in chat logs between the Tumbler Ridge killer and her American accomplice; W5's Jon Woodward breaks down calls by First Nations leaders to remove some West Coast fish farms due to the potential impact on wild salmon populations.

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