MORE NEWS FROM CANADA BREAKING BREAKING | CN experiencing network-wide system failure; Via, GO and other trains affected Tropical Storm Philippe could impact the Maritimes on Thanksgiving weekend After a four-week campaign, Manitobans to decide on Tories’ bid for a third term Regimental funeral for slain B.C. RCMP officer to take place Wednesday Frequent price increases by businesses contributing to sticky inflation: BoC official Joly says Canadians ‘want to do more’ to help Haiti as military intervention looms MK-ULTRA mind-control experiments: Quebec high court says U.S. has immunity in Canada Grizzly bear attacks rare, but a risk in wilderness, experts say after Banff deaths CTVNews.ca Top Stories BREAKING BREAKING | CN experiencing network-wide system failure; Via, GO and other trains affected Canadian National Railway Co. is experiencing a network-wide system failure that is also affecting Via, GO and other trains in Ontario. WATCH LIVE WATCH LIVE | Liberal Greg Fergus makes history, elected first Black House Speaker Liberal MP Greg Fergus is Canada’s new House of Commons Speaker, following a secret ranked ballot election on Tuesday. It is a day for the political history books as Fergus, once a parliamentary page, becomes the first Black Canadian to hold the prestigious role. DEVELOPING DEVELOPING | U.S. Speaker McCarthy’s job at risk after House votes to move ahead with hard-right effort to oust him U.S. Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s ability to remain in leadership was thrown into serious risk Tuesday after the House voted to move ahead with an effort by hard-right Republican critics to oust him. Poilievre defends Truth and Reconciliation Day post, calls criticism ‘appalling politicization’ Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is defending the caption on photos he posted to social media on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation after Liberal cabinet minister Marc Miller accused him of misidentifying Inuit people as Algonquin. MK-ULTRA mind-control experiments: Quebec high court says U.S. has immunity in Canada The United States government cannot be sued in Canada for its alleged role in infamous brainwashing experiments at a Montreal psychiatric hospital, Quebec’s Court of Appeal ruled this week. More than half of young Canadians say relationship status affected their mental health post-pandemic Nationwide data from Angus Reid has found that 59 per cent of single Canadians say their mental health was affected by being single in the past or currently. Traffic comes to a stalk on Hwy. 400 as crews clean up celery following rollover If you’re stuck in traffic on Hwy. 400 Tuesday, the root of the problem is likely celery. Trump judge issues limited gag order after former president makes disparaging post about court clerk A New York judge imposed a limited gag order on defendant Donald Trump Tuesday after the former president disparaged a key court staffer during his civil business fraud trial. Nijjar fallout: India reportedly tells Canada to bring home ‘dozens’ of its diplomats Canada needs diplomats in India to help navigate the ‘extremely challenging’ tensions between the two countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday in response to demands that Ottawa repatriate dozens of its envoys. W5 HIGHLIGHTS W5 Investigates W5 Investigates | How a small town Canadian grandmother ended up in a Hong Kong prison A 64-year-old grandmother from Barrie, Ont. faces life in prison in Hong Kong, accused of smuggling drugs, after being duped twice in what her family believes was a sophisticated romance scam. W5 W5 | Ferraris worth nearly $1M seized from Edmonton men linked to Pivot Airlines drug-smuggling scandal Two Edmonton men at the centre of an international cocaine-trafficking scandal that led to the detainment of a Canadian airline crew in the Dominican Republic last year are back in the spotlight. They’re facing numerous charges after police seized a pair of stolen Ferraris worth roughly $1 million. W5 Investigates W5 Investigates | What’s driving limb-lengthening surgery — a radical procedure making men taller A growing number of men are undergoing a radical surgery to become taller. CTV W5 goes inside the lucrative world of limb-lengthening surgery. W5 W5 | ‘The Amazing Race Canada’ winner on bringing hope to others, 9 years after devastating diagnosis In 2013, Catherine Wreford Ledlow was told she had two to six years to live. She speaks to CTV W5 about winning ‘The Amazing Race Canada,’ nine years after her brain cancer diagnosis. Shrinking coastlines: Will more Canadians have to move because of climate change? Post tropical storm Fiona showed how quickly Canadians can be displaced by climate change. W5 looks into whether more people living in vulnerable areas will have to consider moving in the years to come. I met the ‘World’s Tallest Teenager’ and his basketball career is just taking off W5 Producer Shelley Ayres explains how she was in awe to meet what the Guinness Book of World Record’s has named the World’s Tallest Teenager, a 17-year-old from Quebec who plays for Team Canada. W5 Investigates W5 Investigates | Daniel Jolivet insists he’s not a murderer and says he has proof Convicted murderer Daniel Jolivet, in prison for the past 30 years, has maintained his innocence since the day he was arrested. W5 reviews the evidence he painstakingly assembled while behind bars. W5 Investigates W5 Investigates | Lebanese-Canadian family of 3-year-old killed in Beirut blast still searching for accountability, answers More than two years after downtown Beirut was levelled by an explosion, a Lebanese-Canadian family of a 3-year-old girl killed in the blast is still searching for answers. Toronto BREAKING BREAKING | Some GO trains back running after ‘network-wide system failure’ Some GO trains are back running after a “network-wide system failure” brought service to a standstill on Tuesday afternoon. SIU invokes mandate after man, 22, seriously injured in crash with Peel police cruiser Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after a 22-year-old man was seriously injured in a collision involving Peel police officers in Mississauga on Monday morning. LIVE BLOG LIVE BLOG | Blue Jays announce roster ahead of playoff opener The Toronto Blue Jays begin their wild-card series against the Minnesota Twins Tuesday evening. Ottawa WEATHER WEATHER | Ottawa breaks 132-year-old temperature record The temperature in Ottawa has surpassed a more than century-old heat record, and more record-breaking warmth is in the forecast. BREAKING BREAKING | CN experiencing network-wide system failure; Via, GO and other trains affected Canadian National Railway Co. is experiencing a network-wide system failure that is also affecting Via, GO and other trains in Ontario. WATCH LIVE WATCH LIVE | Liberal Greg Fergus makes history, elected first Black House Speaker Liberal MP Greg Fergus is Canada’s new House of Commons Speaker, following a secret ranked ballot election on Tuesday. It is a day for the political history books as Fergus, once a parliamentary page, becomes the first Black Canadian to hold the prestigious role. Barrie Barrie man sentenced to 15 years for trafficking women with ‘Nite Candy’ escort business The Barrie man found guilty earlier this year of trafficking women as part of his escort business, Nite Candy, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars. Highway 400 closed for celery cleanup after truck rollover A massive cleanup is underway on Highway 400 after a truck hauling celery overturned in Aurora, spilling the stalks across the roadway. BREAKING BREAKING | Some GO trains back running after ‘network-wide system failure’ Some GO trains are back running after a “network-wide system failure” brought service to a standstill on Tuesday afternoon. Kitchener BREAKING BREAKING | Active fire at Cambridge Memorial Hospital Hospital officials have confirmed that there is fire at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. BREAKING BREAKING | Some GO trains back running after ‘network-wide system failure’ Some GO trains are back running after a “network-wide system failure” brought service to a standstill on Tuesday afternoon. Police canvass Kitchener neighbourhood for homicide investigation People living in a Kitchener neighbourhood may get a visit from police Tuesday. London EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE | ‘Ongoing investigation’: London, Ont. high school football program now suspended for hazing incident The senior football program at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School (SWLSS) is temporarily suspended after new information has come forward involving a hazing incident prior the season opening game. Double fatal crash near Sarnia Two people have died and one person is injured following a multi-vehicle rash on Highway 402 near Sarnia. Do you recognize this person? Police in Sarnia are investigating a robbery that happened at the Circle K at 400 Exmouth St. near Capel Street. Windsor LIVE FROM COURT LIVE FROM COURT | Veltman trial: Week five underway in Superior Court After an extended long weekend, the terrorism trial of Nathaniel Veltman has resumed in Superior Court in Windsor. Via Rail trains impacted by CN system failure Via Rail says some trains entering and departing Toronto’s Union Station are experiencing delays. Windsor man arrested in downtown robbery, assault Windsor police say a 65-year-old man allegedly demanded money from a woman before stabbing her and fleeing the area, he has since been arrested. Montreal MK-ULTRA mind-control experiments: Quebec high court says U.S. has immunity in Canada The United States government cannot be sued in Canada for its alleged role in infamous brainwashing experiments at a Montreal psychiatric hospital, Quebec’s Court of Appeal ruled this week. WEATHER WEATHER | Record-breaking hot temperatures expected in Montreal After a two-week stretch of sunny, dry weather, with above-average temperatures, Montreal is expecting to see record-breaking heat over the next three days. WestJet temporarily suspends flights between Toronto and Montreal Travellers flying between Toronto and Montreal now have one less option for the winter after WestJet temporarily removed service between the two cities. Atlantic Tropical Storm Philippe could impact the Maritimes on Thanksgiving weekend The Maritimes have been on an extended run of very fair weather the last two weeks while under a persistent ridge of high pressure. Unfortunately, that pattern changes this weekend with the approach of a weather front from the west and a likely post-tropical storm Philippe from the south. Nova Scotia makes high-dose flu vaccine free for seniors The province of Nova Scotia has announced it is making the high-dose flu vaccine free for residents 65 years of age and older. Nearly 100 fines given out, 2 teens arrested at ‘unsanctioned student gathering’: Halifax police Halifax Regional Police (HRP) say they gave out nearly 100 fines and made two arrests after an “unsanctioned student gathering” in the city’s south end near Dalhousie University on Sunday. Winnipeg After a four-week campaign, Manitobans to decide on Tories’ bid for a third term Manitobans are to make history today as they cast final ballots in an election that has followed four weeks of promises, debates and controversial advertisements. Winnipeg police make homicide arrest; second suspect still at large The Winnipeg Police Service has made an arrest in a homicide investigation from September, but continue to search for a second suspect who remains at large. School division in Winnipeg not happy with election day in-service The decision to have Manitoba students not attend school on election day is not sitting well with one school administration. Calgary Alberta mountain town loses appeal on order by tribunal to allow major developments Alberta’s highest court has dismissed an appeal by a popular mountain community to reverse a decision by a provincial tribunal ordering it to allow two major developments that would almost double the town’s population. Alberta’s former environment minister says growing bear population is a challenge Alberta’s former environment minister says there has been an increase in human interactions with bears in the area of Banff National Park where a couple and their dog were attacked and killed on Friday. Do you feel happy living in Calgary? Quality of life report suggests many do A new report suggests that despite high inflation, volatile energy prices and a competitive housing market, Calgarians are happier than they’ve been in recent years. Edmonton Pedestrian killed in southeast Edmonton crosswalk A 71-year-old man was struck by a vehicle and killed while using a southeast Edmonton marked crosswalk Tuesday morning, police say. WATCH LIVE WATCH LIVE | Liberal Greg Fergus makes history, elected first Black House Speaker Liberal MP Greg Fergus is Canada’s new House of Commons Speaker, following a secret ranked ballot election on Tuesday. It is a day for the political history books as Fergus, once a parliamentary page, becomes the first Black Canadian to hold the prestigious role. 2 boys charged after a truck was driven through west Edmonton outdoor rink Two youths have been charged after a truck was driven through the outdoor rink at Grovenor Community Park. Vancouver ‘Christmas came early’: Analyst predicts Metro Vancouver gas prices will fall more than 20 cents per litre Gas price analyst Dan McTeague says drivers in Metro Vancouver should wait until Wednesday to fill up their tanks. Regimental funeral for slain B.C. RCMP officer to take place Wednesday Mourners will gather in Langley, B.C., Wednesday for a regimental funeral procession, memorial service and final salute to honour an RCMP officer who was killed in the line of duty last month. Fatal crash involving car-carrier closes Surrey route One person is dead after a collision on Highway 10 in Surrey Tuesday morning. Politics WATCH LIVE WATCH LIVE | Liberal Greg Fergus makes history, elected first Black House Speaker Liberal MP Greg Fergus is Canada’s new House of Commons Speaker, following a secret ranked ballot election on Tuesday. It is a day for the political history books as Fergus, once a parliamentary page, becomes the first Black Canadian to hold the prestigious role. Nijjar fallout: India reportedly tells Canada to bring home ‘dozens’ of its diplomats Canada needs diplomats in India to help navigate the ‘extremely challenging’ tensions between the two countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday in response to demands that Ottawa repatriate dozens of its envoys. Poilievre defends Truth and Reconciliation Day post, calls criticism ‘appalling politicization’ Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is defending the caption on photos he posted to social media on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation after Liberal cabinet minister Marc Miller accused him of misidentifying Inuit people as Algonquin. Health ‘Unrelenting’ fast-food ads using privacy ‘loopholes’ to target children: study A first-of-its-kind study by the University of Ottawa has discovered a lack of information on what data and information is collected on children from food service apps. Adolescent ER visits in Ontario for eating disorders saw big jump during pandemic: study The biggest jump in Ontario emergency room visits and hospitalizations for eating disorders during the first 30 months of the pandemic was seen in adolescents aged 10 to 17, according to a new study. Ontario Pharmacists Association says ability to prescribe birth control should be next Pharmacists in Ontario can now diagnose and treat 19 common ailments but they still can’t prescribe birth control or emergency contraception. Sci-Tech 3 scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for looking at electrons in atoms during split seconds Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for their work on how electrons move around the atom during the tiniest fractions of seconds, a field that could one day lead to better electronics or disease diagnoses. Meta’s Instagram, Facebook to charge EU users for ad-free service: source Meta Platforms is looking to introduce ad-free subscription plans for Instagram and Facebook users in Europe, two people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. How are ancient Roman and Mayan buildings still standing? Scientists are unlocking their secrets Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later — from Roman engineers who poured thick concrete sea barriers, to Maya masons who crafted plaster sculptures to their gods, to Chinese builders who raised walls against invaders. Entertainment Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoff Late-night talk shows are returning Monday after a five-month absence brought on by the Hollywood writers strike, while actors completed the first day of talks that could end their own long work walk-off. Mariah Carey is going on a Christmas tour. Here’s when it comes to Toronto Mariah Carey is bringing Christmas to Toronto a bit earlier this year. A second U.K. police force is looking into allegations of sexual offences committed by Russell Brand A second British police force is looking into sexual offences allegedly committed by actor and comedian Russell Brand, British media reported Monday. Business Jury selection begins in trial of fallen cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried Jury selection began Tuesday in the fraud trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried after a prosecutor revealed that no discussions about a potential plea agreement took place in the 10 months since the cryptocurrency executive was arrested and brought to the United States. Stock market today: Unrelenting rise in Treasury yields drags Wall Street lower Wall Street is sinking again under the weight of higher yields in the bond market. WestJet temporarily suspends flights between Toronto and Montreal Travellers flying between Toronto and Montreal now have one less option for the winter after WestJet temporarily removed service between the two cities. Lifestyle More than half of young Canadians say relationship status affected their mental health post-pandemic Nationwide data from Angus Reid has found that 59 per cent of single Canadians say their mental health was affected by being single in the past or currently. Order a bagel and schmear at Feltz Bagels, and you’ll be fed an original piece of art “Feltz Bagels,” the latest installation from British artist Lucy Sparrow, uses approximately 30,000 pieces of felt to recreate the look and feel of the authentic Jewish bagel shops prominent in New York’s Lower East Side neighborhood. Fat Bear Week is happening! Check out the contestants now, start voting Wednesday The 2023 lineup includes fan favorite Otis, who “moves less to catch more” according to the announcement video, and last year’s winner 747, who is rarely challenged for prime fishing spots. Now it’s time to meet the contenders: Sports Plans to accommodate transgender swimmers at a World Cup meet scrapped because of lack of entries Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries. Mavs and Timberwolves play in Abu Dhabi as Gulf region’s influence with the NBA grows The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves play Thursday in the first of two preseason games in the United Arab Emirates capital, but most of the real action is taking place off the court. Luis Rubiales was suspended by FIFA to prevent witness tampering in his Women’s World Cup kiss case FIFA moved to block potential witness tampering by Luis Rubiales when its disciplinary committee suspended the now-ousted Spanish soccer president, the sport’s governing body said in a written verdict explaining the decision. Autos Andretti Global clears first hurdle to join Formula One as an 11th team with FIA expansion approval The FIA on Monday said Michael Andretti meets all required criteria to field a Formula One team, an important step toward expanding the F1 grid to 11 teams. Unifor sets Oct. 9 deadline for contract talks with General Motors Unifor has set a deadline for its contract talks with General Motors for 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 9. From vehicle brakes to smart plugs: These were the major recalls in Canada this week This week the government of Canada issued recalls and safety alerts for a series of vehicle components and consumer products. With dangers ranging from short circuit fire risks to electric shock hazards, here are some recalls the country has seen this week. Stay Connected
CN experiencing network-wide system failure; Via, GO and other trains affected
