Confusion and tensions rise as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz just one day after it was allegedly partially re-opened; residents in the Ottawa-Gatineau region are building sandbag walls with hopes to minimize flooding in their homes; Health Canada warns against unregulated and unverified peptide sales as consumers flock to get the product online; and more.

Confusion and tensions rise as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz just one day after it was allegedly partially re-opened; residents in the Ottawa-Gatineau region are building sandbag walls with hopes to minimize flooding in their homes; Health Canada warns against unregulated and unverified peptide sales as consumers flock to get the product online; and more.

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CTV National News for Saturday, April 18, 2026: Confusion surrounding Strait of Hormuz continues

Rescue crews race to find survivors after powerful twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela; Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed his call with U.S. President Donald Trump and key accomplishments from Parliament’s spring session; A new report suggests emergency room delays begin long before patients arrive.

Rescue crews race to find survivors after powerful twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela;&nbsp;Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed his call with U.S. President Donald Trump and key accomplishments from Parliament&rsquo;s spring session; A new report suggests emergency room delays begin long before patients arrive.

CTV National News for Thursday, June 25, 2026:  Venezuela reeling after twin earthquakes as search for survivors intensifies

Andrew Johnson reports from outside BC Place where Canada fell to Switzerland 2-1 to take second place in Group B at the FIFA World Cup; A memorial is building at the site in Côte-des-Neiges where a police officer and an innocent bystander were killed. Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports; Ottawa has unveiled the first three infrastructure projects considered to be key in the national interest. Abigail Bimman has the details.

Andrew Johnson reports from outside BC Place where Canada fell to Switzerland 2-1 to take second place in Group B at the FIFA World Cup; A memorial is building at the site in C&ocirc;te-des-Neiges where a police officer and an innocent bystander were killed. Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports; Ottawa has unveiled the first three infrastructure projects considered to be key in the national interest. Abigail Bimman has the details.

CTV National News for Wednesday, June 24, 2026: Team Canada advances to World Cup knockout round 

Montreal mourns victims of the deadly attack as investigators reveal new details and police warn about copycat threats; A Canadian-led study is challenging traditional breast cancer care, finding some patients may benefit from less intensive treatment; U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra discussed Canadians returning to the U.S. and weighed in on relations between Ottawa and Washington. 

Montreal mourns victims of the deadly attack as investigators reveal new details and police warn about copycat threats;&nbsp;A Canadian-led study is challenging traditional breast cancer care, finding some patients may benefit from less intensive treatment;&nbsp;U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra discussed Canadians returning to the U.S. and weighed in on relations between Ottawa and Washington.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Saturday, April 18, 2026: Confusion surrounding Strait of Hormuz continues

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