Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urge voters in the province's separation referendum to remain in Canada; Abigail Bimman breaks down nine additional ballot questions Albertans will have to consider that could shape the province’s future; A deadly bus explosion sparks safety concerns about the hundreds of compressed natural gas buses in service across Canada. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urge voters in the province's separation referendum to remain in Canada;&nbsp;Abigail Bimman breaks down nine additional ballot questions Albertans will have to consider that could shape the province&rsquo;s future; A deadly bus explosion sparks safety concerns about the hundreds of compressed natural gas buses in service across Canada.&nbsp;

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CTV National News for Friday,  October 16,  2026:  Alberta separation referendum nears as PM Carney, Premier Smith urge voters to stay in Canada

A decade-long Canadian study explores how ultra-processed foods may affect body fat, metabolism, and the risks of stroke and dementia; Canadians are urged to check their cheese after a nationwide recall of various brands due to Listeria contamination; Kathy Le reports from Coutts, Alta., where residents weigh separatist sentiment, cross-border trade, and the community’s role in Canada-U.S. relations.

A decade-long Canadian study explores how ultra-processed foods may affect body fat, metabolism, and the risks of stroke and dementia;&nbsp;Canadians are urged to check their cheese after a nationwide recall of various brands due to Listeria contamination;&nbsp;Kathy Le reports from Coutts, Alta., where residents weigh separatist sentiment, cross-border trade, and the community&rsquo;s role in Canada-U.S. relations.

CTV National News for Thursday,  October 15,  2026: Ultra-processed foods linked to an increased risk of stroke and dementia: study

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is warning Canadians to stay out of U.S. politics ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Abigail Bimman has the details; Heather Wright reports on the response by Labour Minister Melanie Joly after Stelco’s American owner defended its decision to cut jobs at its Ontario plant; Alex Karpa shares the human story behind the beloved character Winnie the Pooh as the famous bear turns 100-years-old.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is warning Canadians to stay out of U.S. politics ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Abigail Bimman has the details; Heather Wright reports on the response by Labour Minister Melanie Joly after Stelco&rsquo;s American owner defended its decision to cut jobs at its Ontario plant; Alex Karpa shares the human story behind the beloved character Winnie the Pooh as the famous bear turns 100-years-old.

CTV National News for Wednesday,  October 14, 2026: Trump says Canada will ‘end up being the 51st state’

Advance polling is underway in Alberta's separation referendum and on nine other issues, with turnout key to the vote's outcome; Prime Minister Mark Carney is criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump’s diesel fuel supply agreement with Russia; A fatal incident at a Six Flags park has triggered safety reviews and ride closures at amusement parks across North America. 

Advance polling is underway in Alberta's separation referendum and on nine other issues, with turnout key to the vote's outcome;&nbsp;Prime Minister Mark Carney is criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s diesel fuel supply agreement with Russia;&nbsp;A fatal incident at a Six Flags park has triggered safety reviews and ride closures at amusement parks across North America.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Friday, October 16, 2026: Alberta separation referendum nears as PM Carney, Premier Smith urge voters to stay in Canada

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