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CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts up eight per cent in October

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in October rose eight per cent compared with September.

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Canada rent report: What landlords are asking tenants to pay

Average asking rents declined nationally on a year-over-year basis for the first time in more than three years in October, said a report out Thursday.

CMHC says mortgage risks remain as delinquencies creep up, alternative lending grows

Canada's housing agency says risks remain in the mortgage market as over a million contracts are up for renewal next year while a growing share of new mortgages are being issued by alternative lenders.

Poilievre asks premiers to axe their sales taxes on new homes worth under $1 million

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to the provinces' premiers, asking them to eliminate their sales taxes on new homes that are under $1 million.

Where should Canada look to improve its housing situation? The answer may shock you

Housing experts argue widespread adoption of government-supported affordable housing, the growth of alternative models like co-operatives and co-housing, and the increased use of advanced building techniques could all play a role in improving Canada's housing system.

With condos not selling, Canada faces worsening home ownership crisis

Canada's home ownership crisis is likely to worsen over the next few years as proposed project sales languish at historically low levels, stalling the funding needed for construction, half a dozen economists and realtors told Reuters.

StatCan latest wealth survey shows stark disparity between homeowners, renters

Statistics Canada's latest financial security survey shows a stark disparity between the wealth of homeowners and renters, even as it fails to capture the true scale what's owned by Canada's richest families.

Fewer young Canadians own homes but majority planning to buy within five years: poll

A new report says that while fewer young Canadians own a home compared with three years ago, a majority of millennials and Gen Z adults still plan to purchase one in the next five years.

High cost of groceries, rent squeezing Canadians: poll

High grocery and rental costs are squeezing lower-income Canadians even as inflation trends downward, a new survey suggests.

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Calgary doctor charged with sexual assault of multiple patients

A Calgary doctor is facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting four patients.
What three storms impacting the country have in common

A trifecta of storm systems is impacting Canada this week. A 'bomb' cyclone is bringing severe wind to coastal B.C, while a Texas low has triggered snow and winter storm warnings in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. On the east coast, a stalled area of low pressure has put Atlantic Canada into several days of cloudy, damp, and windy weather.
'Bomb cyclone' to bring high winds to the B.C. coast

Environment Canada is warning those living on the B.C. coast to be prepared for incoming wild weather.
Runway shut for 48 hours after cargo plane skids off at Vancouver International Airport

One of the runways at Vancouver International Airport will be closed for two days after a jet carrying Amazon packages overran it Tuesday morning.
Police arrest 2 suspects in killing of Montreal cryptocurrency influencer

Quebec provincial police have arrested two suspects in the death of 24-year-old cryptocurrency influencer Kevin Mirshahi.
Report finds 1 in 5 newcomers leave Canada within 25 years, calls for retention plan

One in five immigrants who come to Canada ultimately leave for another country within 25 years, with about one-third of those people moving on within the first five years.

World

Trump chooses TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees health insurance programs for millions of older, poor and disabled Americans.
Alex Jones and his allies are desperately trying to stop the sale of Infowars to The Onion

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has sued a court-appointed bankruptcy trustee and the families of some of the Sandy Hook victims in an attempt to stop the sale of his media empire Infowars to the satirical news outlet The Onion.
Iran defies international pressure, increasing its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN says

Iran has defied international demands to rein in its nuclear program and has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, according to a confidential report by the United Nations' nuclear watchdog seen Tuesday by The Associated Press.
Ukraine now has long-range missiles and Russia rewrote its nuclear policy. Are we on the verge of atomic warfare?

The four-year-old document has a bland, bureaucratic title — 'Basic Principles of State Policy on Nuclear Deterrence' — but its contents are chilling, especially with its newest revisions.
Trump chooses billionaire and key transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary

President-elect Donald Trump chose Howard Lutnick as his nominee for commerce secretary, a position in which he'd have a key role in carrying out Trump's plans to raise and enforce tariffs.
Nearly a hundred aid trucks looted in Gaza, as UN warns of ‘collapse of law and order’

Nearly one hundred aid trucks were looted in southern Gaza on Saturday in what UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, has described as “one of the worst” incidents of its kind.

Lifestyle

Are you a digital nomad? Share your journey of remote work and travel

CTVNews.ca wants to hear from digital nomads who have taken up location-independent jobs and can work from anywhere with an internet connection.
Shake Shack cheeseburgers to be served in first class on Delta flights

Delta Air Lines’ newest dining option for first class passengers isn’t anything fancy. In fact, it’s the exact opposite, because it’s fast food.
Think you're too young for life insurance? Buying early can help save on premiums

Buying life insurance in your 20s can feel like an added cost to an already long list of expenses. But experts say it can safeguard loved ones if life doesn't go as planned.

Sports

Canucks forward J.T. Miller taking 'indefinite leave,' team says

When the Vancouver Canucks face off against the New York Rangers on Tuesday, there will be a notable absence on the ice.
Argos celebrate Grey Cup title with energetic fan rally at Maple Leaf Square

The Toronto Argonauts celebrated their latest Grey Cup win with an energetic, occasionally messy fan rally on Tuesday.
Rafael Nadal calls it an emotional day as he loses in the Davis Cup before retirement

Rafael Nadal lost to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in what could be the last match of the 22-time Grand Slam champion's career.

Business

Booze rollout 'saved a lot of stores from closing,' chair of Ontario Convenience Store Association says

It's been a little over two months since corner stores around the province began stocking booze on their shelves and the chair of the Ontario Convenience Store Association says the new alcoholic offerings have been a lifeline for many businesses in the province.
Alex Jones and his allies are desperately trying to stop the sale of Infowars to The Onion

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has sued a court-appointed bankruptcy trustee and the families of some of the Sandy Hook victims in an attempt to stop the sale of his media empire Infowars to the satirical news outlet The Onion.
Canadian inflation back at 2 per cent ahead of year-end interest rate decision

Canada's annual inflation rate accelerated more than expected to 2.0 per cent in October as gas prices fell less than the previous month, data showed on Tuesday, likely diluting chances of another large rate cut in December.

Autos

Toyota Highlander tops list of most stolen vehicles in 2023: Equite Association

An insurance crime and fraud prevention group says the Toyota Highlander was the most stolen vehicle in 2023, dethroning the Honda CR-V as the nation's top stolen car for two years in a row.
W5 Investigates
W5 Investigates Car security investigation: How W5 'stole' a car using a device we ordered online

In part two of a three-part series into how thieves are able to drive off with modern vehicles so easily, CTV W5 correspondent Jon Woodward uses a device flagged by police to easily clone a car key.
'You couldn't open the door': Concerns over awareness of and access to Tesla emergency latch after 4 killed in Toronto, 5 killed in Wisconsin

When a Tesla crashed on Lakeshore Boulevard in Toronto last month, the first people on scene knew there were occupants inside but couldn't immediately get them out.

Entertainment

Anonymous male celebrity files extortion lawsuit against attorney representing Sean 'Diddy' Combs accusers

An anonymous male celebrity says he is the victim of an extortion scheme and is suing a high-powered Texas attorney who is representing several people in civil lawsuits that accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault.
Swiftie's friendship bracelet beads confiscated at Calgary airport

A Canadian Taylor Swift fan has some 'Bad Blood' with the Calgary International Airport after security staff confiscated hundreds of dollars worth of beads she was going to use to make friendship bracelets.
Gordon Lightfoot's 'Sundown' guitar sells for US$350,000 in auction

Gordon Lightfoot's treasured "Sundown" guitar will remain in Canadian hands after it sold for US$350,000 in an estate auction over the weekend.

Health

Mental health worsening across Canada, access to care is uneven, report says

Kristin Pardy hid her bulimia for more than 10 years.
Sitting too much linked to heart disease –– even if you work out, according to new study

Sitting at your desk all day may put you at greater risk for heart disease –– even if you work out in your spare time, according to new research.
E. coli: Carrots recalled in Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has posted a recall for both baby and whole organic carrot brands sold at multiple grocery stores due to E. coli contamination.

Politics

NDP MP calls on Boissonnault to resign over false claims to Indigenous identity

A Métis member of Parliament is calling on the employment minister to resign over what he calls harmful false claims to Indigenous ancestry.
Government spending in limbo as Conservatives, Liberals continue game of chicken in House

The federal government is asking Parliament for approval to spend billions of dollars, but the ongoing stalemate in the House of Commons could prevent the Liberals from getting the green light.
Trudeau says G20 leaders' statement on Ukraine is not strong enough

Justin Trudeau left the G20 summit in Brazil Tuesday saying Canada and other 'advanced economies' wanted to see a stronger statement calling out Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Sci-Tech

Forget driverless cars. One company wants autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight fires

Hector Xu founded Rotor Technologies in 2021 and developed unmanned helicopters. Rotor has built two autonomous Sprayhawks and aims to have as many as 20 ready for market next year.
Calgary teacher on an Antarctic expedition

A Calgary teacher is embarking on the trip of a lifetime to one of the coldest places on the planet.
6 monkeys are still on the loose from a South Carolina compound after dozens escaped

Six monkeys were still on the loose early Monday after dozens escaped earlier this month from a South Carolina compound that breeds the primates for medical research, according to authorities.

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