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What you need to know about the election of a new Speaker

On Tuesday, MPs will be electing a new Speaker of the House of Commons, in the wake of Anthony Rota's resignation. It will be a day for the Canadian political history books, as well as a day full of pomp and procedure. Here's what you need to know about the role, the contenders, and the process.

Precedent-setting espionage trial of former RCMP intelligence director general begins Tuesday

The trial of Cameron Ortis, a former senior RCMP intelligence official accused of passing on top-secret national security data, is set to begin on Tuesday.

Pierre Poilievre called out for Truth and Reconciliation Day photos with Inuk elder

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre found himself the subject of online criticism after posting photos with an Inuk elder alongside a caption about meeting with Algonquin elders on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Where can I get a COVID-19 rapid test? CTV News looks at the rules in each province and territory

As Canadians prepare for another respiratory virus season this fall and winter, some may be curious to know if what they have is a cold, flu or possibly COVID-19. With rapid antigen tests being one popular option, CTV News looks at how many are still in stock in Canada and where you can get one.

UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it's not enough to stop the disease spreading

The World Health Organization authorized a second malaria vaccine on Monday, a decision that could offer countries a cheaper and a more readily available option than the world's first shot against the parasitic disease.

Nobel in medicine goes to 2 scientists whose work enabled creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 and that could be used to develop other shots in the future.

Sam Bankman-Fried must now convince a jury that the former crypto king was not a crook

For a while, Sam Bankman-Fried tried to convince politicians and the public that he was the next J.P. Morgan. Now, he has to convince a jury that he wasn't, in reality, the next Bernie Madoff.

Scientists have observed antimatter free-falling due to gravity for the first time

For the first time, an international team of scientists have directly observed that antimatter – the mysterious counterpart to ordinary matter – free-falls under gravity, answering a question which has been the subject of endless speculation among the scientific community.

Man arrested in killing of Baltimore tech entrepreneur Pava LaPere was released from prison in 2022

The man arrested Thursday in the killing of a Baltimore tech entrepreneur was released from prison last year after serving a shortened sentence for a 2013 rape and was suspected in another rape days before the slaying last week, police said.

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.

Beyonce, like Taylor, is heading to movie theaters with a new film

A documentary chronicling Beyonce's just-concluded 39-city Renaissance World Tour will premiere in North American theaters Dec. 1, AMC Theaters announced Monday.

Taylor Swift watches Travis Kelce's Chiefs take on the Jets at MetLife Stadium

Taylor Swift couldn't just shake off another chance to watch Travis Kelce on the football field. The 12-time Grammy Award winner arrived at MetLife Stadium about 40 minutes before kickoff Sunday night to watch Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs take on the New York Jets.

McDonald's, Wendy's defeat lawsuit over size of burgers

McDonald's and Wendy's have defeated a lawsuit accusing them of deceiving hungry diners by exaggerating the size of their burgers.

Malaysians urged not to panic-buy local rice after import prices for the staple rise substantially

Malaysia's government on Monday reassured the country there is sufficient rice in the market and urged people not to hoard locally produced rice after recent panic-buying led to empty shelves in supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide.

Laurentian Bank appoints new CEO after computer mainframe outage

Following a major power outage last week, the effects of which are still being felt, Laurentian Bank has announced the departure of its president and chief executive officer, Rania Llewellyn, and its board chairman Michael Mueller.

Mexico's rescue and drug-sniffing dogs start out at the army's puppy kindergarten

Work starts on turning Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Austria into a police station

Work started Monday on turning the house in Austria where Adolf Hitler was born in 1889 into a police station, a project meant to make it unattractive as a site of pilgrimage for people who glorify the Nazi dictator.

Chair hogs, dining divas and boorish boozers: Is cruising etiquette lost at sea?

When it comes to uncouth, uncultured and downright unacceptable behaviour on ships, experts in travel etiquette and cruising have seen it all. They share plenty of bad behaviours for passengers to avoid (and good ones they should emulate).

Raptors president Masai Ujiri on Knicks lawsuit: 'Go figure'

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is dismissive of a lawsuit brought against his team by the rival New York Knicks.

Francis Lee, former Manchester City and England striker, dies at 79

Francis Lee, the former Manchester City and England striker, has died. He was 79. Lee's death was announced on Monday by City, where he was also its chairman in the 1990s after retiring from playing soccer.

Spain's women's team players Putellas, Rodriguez and Paredes appear before a judge in Rubiales probe

Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas and two of her teammates on Spain's women's national team appeared before a judge Monday as witnesses in the investigation of former soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for kissing a player on the lips.

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.