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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 2h
Canadian pianist Kevin Chen has advanced to the finals of the prestigious 2025 International Chopin Piano Competition.
Canadian pianist Kevin Chen reaches finals of 2025 Chopin Competition
Canadian pianist Kevin Chen has advanced to the finals of the prestigious 2025 International Chopin Piano Competition.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 4h
A passenger bus in northeastern Brazil crashed into a sand embankment and flipped on its side, killing at least 17 people, authorities said Saturday.
Passenger bus crash in northeastern Brazil leaves 17 dead
A passenger bus in northeastern Brazil crashed into a sand embankment and flipped on its side, killing at least 17 people, authorities said Saturday.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 4h
Federal, provincial and territorial health ministers met in Calgary on Oct. 16 and 17 to discuss ways to improve Canada’s health-care system, but the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) says the talks failed to deliver solutions.
CMA president calls for concrete action to fix health-care system
Federal, provincial and territorial health ministers met in Calgary on Oct. 16 and 17 to discuss ways to improve Canada’s health-care system, but the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) says the talks failed to deliver solutions.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 5h
The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia, their home countries, U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday.
U.S. will send survivors of strike on suspected drug vessel back to Ecuador and Colombia, Trump says
The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia, their home countries, U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 5h
Jordan Eberle is having his allegiances put to the test. The Regina native has always supported Canada’s only Major League Baseball team. Eberle is also captain of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken.
‘I’m torn’: Seattle Kraken’s Canadian contingent having allegiances tested in ALCS
Jordan Eberle is having his allegiances put to the test. The Regina native has always supported Canada’s only Major League Baseball team. Eberle is also captain of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 5h
Shohei Ohtani’s otherworldly performance that propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers back to the World Series has left the sporting world in awe.
Ohtani leaves sporting world in awe as Dodgers return to World Series
Shohei Ohtani’s otherworldly performance that propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers back to the World Series has left the sporting world in awe.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 6h
The federal government plans to hire 1,000 new Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers across the country, according to a statement released Friday by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office.
CBSA officer boost ‘a move in the right direction’: analyst
The federal government plans to hire 1,000 new Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers across the country, according to a statement released Friday by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 7h
A new tool at the Nashville International Airport (BNA) is shining a light on accessibility.
‘Life-changing:’ How a new app at BNA is helping blind, deaf people navigate the airport
A new tool at the Nashville International Airport (BNA) is shining a light on accessibility.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 7h
A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended by U.S. Vice President JD Vance has drawn strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who said safety concerns forced him to close a 17-mile (27 kilometers) portion of the interstate.
Plan to fire artillery over a California highway during JD Vance base visit irks governor
A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended by U.S. Vice President JD Vance has drawn strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who said safety concerns forced him to close a 17-mile (27 kilometers) portion of the interstate.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 7h
Leave it to fans of Taylor Swift to bring a classic 32-year-old Monterey Bay Aquarium T-shirt back to life.
Taylor Swift-worn vintage tee drive raises US$2.3 million for Monterey Bay Aquarium
Leave it to fans of Taylor Swift to bring a classic 32-year-old Monterey Bay Aquarium T-shirt back to life.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 7h
The federal government shutdown is quickly approaching the second longest on record with no end in sight. Some lawmakers are predicting it could become the longest, surpassing the 35 days from U.S. President Donald Trump’s first term.
U.S. shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy
The federal government shutdown is quickly approaching the second longest on record with no end in sight. Some lawmakers are predicting it could become the longest, surpassing the 35 days from U.S. President Donald Trump’s first term.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 7h
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Saturday raided a U.N. facility in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, a U.N. official said, but all staff were reported to be safe.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels raid a UN facility but all staff are reported safe
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Saturday raided a U.N. facility in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, a U.N. official said, but all staff were reported to be safe.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 7h
The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago cautioned Americans on Saturday to stay away from American government facilities on the twin-island nation.
U.S. Embassy issues warning to Americans in Trinidad and Tobago as tensions with Venezuela escalate
The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago cautioned Americans on Saturday to stay away from American government facilities on the twin-island nation.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 8h
In our roundup of travel stories this week: the seven-foot 'monster' that stalked West Virginia, the Roman tunnel where a hated emperor nearly met his end, and the enormous bunker city built by Nazis in central Europe.
Deep underground, the Nazis built a city for thousands of soldiers. Now it’s a tourist attraction
In our roundup of travel stories this week: the seven-foot 'monster' that stalked West Virginia, the Roman tunnel where a hated emperor nearly met his end, and the enormous bunker city built by Nazis in central Europe.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 8h
What is bread? You likely don’t have to think for long, and whether you’re hungry for a slice of sourdough or craving tortillas, what you imagine says a lot about where you’re from.
50 of the world’s best breads
What is bread? You likely don’t have to think for long, and whether you’re hungry for a slice of sourdough or craving tortillas, what you imagine says a lot about where you’re from.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 8h
The leader of a labour union in Southern California who was arrested while protesting an immigration raid earlier this year will have his felony obstruction charge reduced to a misdemeanor, court records show.
California labour leader’s felony charge over immigration protest is reduced
The leader of a labour union in Southern California who was arrested while protesting an immigration raid earlier this year will have his felony obstruction charge reduced to a misdemeanor, court records show.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 10h
Work has begun to repair the damaged power supply to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the head of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog said Saturday. The repairs are hoped to end a precarious four-week outage that saw it dependent on backup generators.
Work begins to restore power to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
Work has begun to repair the damaged power supply to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the head of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog said Saturday. The repairs are hoped to end a precarious four-week outage that saw it dependent on backup generators.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 10h
Trump administration officials have privately discussed setting up a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when Trump visits Asia next month, though many are skeptical that it will ultimately happen, sources familiar with the matter said.
Trump officials quietly discussing Kim Jong Un meeting during upcoming Asia trip
Trump administration officials have privately discussed setting up a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when Trump visits Asia next month, though many are skeptical that it will ultimately happen, sources familiar with the matter said.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 11h
Jason Momoa drove a vintage pickup along a winding country road in Hawaii, a tattooed arm dangling out the window and Metallica blasting.
Jason Momoa worked with a coach to speak Hawaiian authentically in ‘Chief of War’
Jason Momoa drove a vintage pickup along a winding country road in Hawaii, a tattooed arm dangling out the window and Metallica blasting.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 12h
Afghan and Pakistani delegations were in the Qatari capital, Doha, on Saturday, for talks on defusing the deadliest crisis between them in several years, after more than a week of fighting killed dozens of people and injured hundreds on both sides.
Afghan and Pakistani delegations in Doha for crisis talks over cross-border violence
Afghan and Pakistani delegations were in the Qatari capital, Doha, on Saturday, for talks on defusing the deadliest crisis between them in several years, after more than a week of fighting killed dozens of people and injured hundreds on both sides.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 12h
Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Chen Ning Yang, one of the most influential scientists in modern physics, died in Beijing on Saturday. He was 103.
Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Chen Ning Yang dies at 103
Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Chen Ning Yang, one of the most influential scientists in modern physics, died in Beijing on Saturday. He was 103.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 12h
Paul Telfer of “Days of Our Lives” and Nancy Lee Grahn of “General Hospital” won lead acting honors at the Daytime Emmys on Friday, with ABC’s “General Hospital” claiming six trophies in the major categories, including drama series.
David Attenborough, 99, breaks record as oldest Daytime Emmy winner. ‘General Hospital’ wins big
Paul Telfer of “Days of Our Lives” and Nancy Lee Grahn of “General Hospital” won lead acting honors at the Daytime Emmys on Friday, with ABC’s “General Hospital” claiming six trophies in the major categories, including drama series.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 12h
As Democrats dig in for a lengthening government shutdown, former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is cheering them on as she travels the country touting her presidential campaign memoir amid speculation about another White House run.
Kamala Harris says Democrats ‘are standing up for working people’ in government shutdown
As Democrats dig in for a lengthening government shutdown, former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is cheering them on as she travels the country touting her presidential campaign memoir amid speculation about another White House run.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 12h
Israel said the remains of another hostage that Hamas handed over the day before were identified as Eliyahu Margalit, as the Palestinian militant group looks for more bodies under the rubble in the Gaza Strip and urges more aid to be allowed into the embattled enclave.
Israel identifies the remains of one more hostage while 9 Palestinians are killed in Gaza City
Israel said the remains of another hostage that Hamas handed over the day before were identified as Eliyahu Margalit, as the Palestinian militant group looks for more bodies under the rubble in the Gaza Strip and urges more aid to be allowed into the embattled enclave.
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CTV News @ctvnews.bsky.social · 13h
A ship caught fire Saturday in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen after being struck by a projectile, the British military said, with one report suggesting its crew was preparing to abandon the vessel.
British military says ship ablaze after being struck off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden
A ship caught fire Saturday in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen after being struck by a projectile, the British military said, with one report suggesting its crew was preparing to abandon the vessel.
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