Alberta’s referendum vote, happening in October, has left residents on both sides with numerous questions; researchers at the University of Winnipeg are studying what viruses and microbes could live in Lake Winnipeg; the CUSMA agreement allows extra protections against tariffs, but it may not be enough; and more.

Alberta&rsquo;s referendum vote, happening in October, has left residents on both sides with numerous questions; researchers at the University of Winnipeg are studying what viruses and microbes could live in Lake Winnipeg; the CUSMA agreement allows extra protections against tariffs, but it may not be enough; and more.

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CTV National News for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026: What can residents expect at Alberta’s referendum?

Mike Le Couteur examines Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s speech on Canada-U.S. relations to the Economic Club of Canada on Thursday; A Canadian man with U.S. permanent residency shares his experiences while detained at an ICE processing centre for nearly four months. Andrew Johnson reports; Annie Bergeron-Oliver has more on the pushback from Canada's Sikh community after Ottawa downplayed threats of foreign interference by India.

Mike Le Couteur examines Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre&rsquo;s speech on Canada-U.S. relations to the Economic Club of Canada on Thursday; A Canadian man with U.S. permanent residency shares his experiences while detained at an ICE processing centre for nearly four months. Andrew Johnson reports; Annie Bergeron-Oliver has more on the pushback from Canada's Sikh community after Ottawa downplayed threats of foreign interference by India.

CTV National News for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026: Poilievre takes firm stance against Trump during Canada-U.S. trade speech 

Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports on comments made by federal officials regarding prior allegations of foreign interference and transnational repression by India; Mike Le Couteur examines the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S. as Donald Trump reiterates his plans to utilize tariffs; Ottawa announced $8 million in aid for Cuba on Wednesday as the country faces worsening conditions amid the ongoing energy crisis. Heather Wright reports.

Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports on comments made by federal officials regarding prior allegations of foreign interference and transnational repression by India; Mike Le Couteur examines the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S. as Donald Trump reiterates his plans to utilize tariffs; Ottawa announced $8 million in aid for Cuba on Wednesday as the country faces worsening conditions amid the ongoing energy crisis. Heather Wright reports.

CTV National News for Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026: Ottawa downplays interference by India ahead of Carney’s visit

U.S. President Donald Trump remained committed to realigning global trade through tariffs in his annual State of the Union address on Tuesday; Avery Haines speaks with Canadian tourists in Mexico about their experiences during Sunday's horrific retaliatory attacks by the Jalisco Cartel; Judy Trinh reports on a meeting between Ottawa and OpenAI officials regarding the ban of the Tumbler Ridge shooter's ChatGPT account before the attack.

U.S. President Donald Trump remained committed to realigning global trade through tariffs in his annual State of the Union address on Tuesday; Avery Haines speaks with Canadian tourists in Mexico about their experiences during Sunday's horrific retaliatory attacks by the Jalisco Cartel; Judy Trinh reports on a meeting between Ottawa and OpenAI officials regarding the ban of the Tumbler Ridge shooter's ChatGPT account before the attack.

CTV National News for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026: What can residents expect at Alberta’s referendum?

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