NEW | Northern Manitoba continues to be hit hard by COVID-19; five new deaths in Manitoba
The Northern Health Region continues to feel the full impact of COVID-19, as Manitoba announced 198 new cases on Thursday, 105 coming from the north.

The Northern Health Region continues to feel the full impact of COVID-19, as Manitoba announced 198 new cases on Thursday, 105 coming from the north.
The Manitoba government is set to provide more information today regarding its proposed changes to public health restrictions.
One person has died after a crash Wednesday afternoon between a van and a semi-truck on CentrePort Way.
Manitoba is planning to move forward with the second wave of restructuring its health-care system, which includes shifting the management of the Cadham Provincial Laboratory and other health-care facilities – a move critics say is irresponsible during a pandemic.
Manitoba’s top doctor said the City of Winnipeg should not allow its staff to use private gyms at City Hall or other city-owned facilities, saying he expects other levels of government to follow the ‘spirit’ of the public health orders.
With Manitoba's only vaccine supersites set up in its two largest cities, rural health-care staff must use sick days or vacation time if they want to get the vaccine during work hours.
A first of its kind research project is underway at the University of Manitoba to try to detect the presence of viruses, including COVID-19, in the Red and Assiniboine Rivers.
Manitobans are spending more time at home during the pandemic, while retail stores, recreation sites, and workplaces continue to see significant drops, according to recent data released by Google.
The City of Winnipeg has been allowing its employees to use gyms and fitness centres at its facilities amid code red restrictions due to an exemption for governments in health orders.
A Winnipeg man who purchased several items this winter from the Eaton’s flagship store in Winnipeg has added another item from the store to his collection, and he has a personal attachment to the new item.
After some pandemic-related delays, former Winnipegger and filmmaker Steven Kostanski is excited for the release of his latest film on Friday. He only wishes more people could see the film - or any movie - at the theatre.
Peter Nygard appeared in a Winnipeg courtroom from jail by video Tuesday, in a bid for his release from custody while awaiting possible extradition to the United States.
Nikolaj Ehlers scored in overtime as the Winnipeg Jets twice rallied from a two-goal deficit en route to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.
John Tavares and Mitch Marner scored in a dominant second period as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Monday.
The Winnipeg Jets will be without Patrik Laine tonight as they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Kara and Chris Nordstrom with North Stream Creations explain how their puppets tailor-made to like people found popularity in the pandemic.
Political Analyst Christopher Adams breaks down the most significant moments of the Biden-Harris inauguration.
POTUS Twitter account transferred from Trump to Biden.
22-year-old Amanda Gorman made history by becoming the youngest inaugural poet. Gorman recited her poem 'The Hill We Climb' at inauguration of Joe Biden.
A girl from Pickering, Ont. is raising money for 'Love Boxes' through a partnership with a local Latin music artist.
Harris to kids: 'Dream with ambition, lead with conviction'
With Trump not attending U.S. President Joe Biden's inauguration, the passing of the country's nuclear codes did not go as usual.
Vancouver police are condemning a risky stunt involving a downtown bridge that was recorded and posted online.
A confrontation between Lyft driver and passenger ends with hate-filled rant.
A Toronto woman says the numbers she used to win a $60M lottery jackpot came to her husband in a dream two decades ago.
CTV News has learned an independent review into harassment allegations against Gov. Gen. Julie Payette has now been completed. Sources tell CTV News the report is damaging to the Governor General.
Experts say the technique of incorporating messenger RNA technology into COVID-19 vaccines shouldn't dissuade people from getting the vaccine. While the method is new to inoculations, the actual technology has been around for decades.
Alberta's premier is touting the idea of a Canada-U.S. trade war if President Joe Biden doesn't revisit his decision to cancel the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
A body language expert says U.S. President Joe Biden and Jill Biden's affection for one another during the inauguration was a 'stark difference' to that seen from former president Donald Trump and Melania Trump.
It must be one for the political record books: A demand for trade sanctions against the U.S. within seven hours of the new president being sworn in, Don Martin writes in his latest column for CTVNews.ca.
A W-shaped recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic could trigger a nearly 50 per cent drop in housing prices and a peak unemployment rate of 25 per cent, if the government doesn't offer relief, says the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
With long-term care COVID-19 cases and deaths accounting for a dramatic proportion of Canada’s pandemic numbers, some are calling for an end to for-profit long-term care, but at least one doctor says the entire system is underfunded.
A Pennsylvania woman facing charges that she helped steal a laptop from the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the attack on the U.S. Capitol will be released from jail, a federal judge decided Thursday.
A recent study out of France has found that children have reported a 700-per-cent spike in reported eye exposures to hand sanitizer during the spring and summer months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials from across the country provide updates on the pandemic across Canada.
Manitoba says eligibility will now include people who work at congregate group care settings such as homeless shelters.
Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46 President of the United States, inheriting a nation divided and struggling to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden will speak with Trudeau on Friday: WH press secretary
22-year-old Amanda Gorman made history by becoming the youngest inaugural poet. Gorman recited her poem 'The Hill We Climb' at inauguration of Joe Biden.
PM Trudeau says the federal government will continue to make its case in support of Keystone XL to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden.