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Kids' creepy Halloween drawings

Flip through this collection of kids' submitted artwork depicting spooky Halloween scenes.
The Beauty of Mer Bleue Bog

CTV viewers shared their best shots of the beauty of Mer Bleue Bog throughout the years.
Rare comet brightens the sky

A rare comet, known as Tsuchinshan-Atlas, streaked across the Canadian night sky.
Northern lights over Ottawa

Stargazers were treated to a light show Monday night, as the aurora borealis lit up the sky over Ottawa.
Unique cloud formations in Ottawa amaze sky watchers

A unique form of clouds, known as asperitas clouds, were spotted over Ottawa on Sunday.
Battle of Britain anniversary

A ceremony was held at Ottawa's Beechwood Cemetery on Sunday to mark the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
Weird and wonderful theme parks around the world

From giant crocodiles to a zoo formerly owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar, these are some of the weirdest and most wonderful theme parks in the world.
Flight over Ottawa

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds and Royal Air Force Red Arrows fly over Ottawa on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the United Kingdom’s High Commission.
New foods and other goodies at the CTC

Here's what to expect at Ottawa Senators games this season, from food and drinks to souvenirs that come with free refills.
Look inside this year's Minto Dream Home

Step inside this year's Minto Dream Home, the grand prize for the 2024 CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery.
Food fight: Revellers hurl tomatoes at each other in Spanish festival

The 'Tomatina' is an annual food fight festival held each year at the end of August near Valencia, Spain.
Ottawa celebrates Pride

Thousands gathered in their brightest colours to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at Capital Pride on Sunday.
10 of the worst nuclear accidents in history

From Chalk River to Chornobyl, here is a look at 10 nuclear accidents throughout history.
Rare super blue moon lights up skies around the world

A rare super blue moon is illuminating skies around the world for about three days.
Remembering legendary talk show pioneer Phil Donahue

Phil Donahue, who rose to fame in U.S. daytime television with a long-running syndicated talk show, has died at age 88.
Northern lights lit up the Ottawa-Gatineau sky

Stargazers were treated to another spectacular show from the northern lights in Ottawa-Gatineau.
Heavy rainfall in Ottawa

Tropical storm Debby moves across the country bringing up to 100 mm of rain to Ottawa and eastern Ontario.
Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy

Fireworks will light up the sky over the Ottawa River in Ottawa-Gatineau for six nights in July and August as part of Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy.
Ottawa-area Olympians in Paris

Meet the athletes from Ottawa, eastern Ontario and western Quebec competing at the Summer Games in Paris.
Lock and Paddle brightens the Rideau Canal

A flotilla of canoes and kayaks travelled through Ottawa's Rideau Canal on Saturday to celebrate Parks Day.
Team Canada: The winners, record holders and siblings on the squad

The 2024 Paris Games are here and Canada is sending 316 athletes. Among them are previous medal winners, young up-and-coming athletes, seasoned hands, and lots of family members.
Scenes of destruction in powerful Beryl's wake

Hurricane Beryl left death and destruction in its wake as it made landfall in Jamaica and continues to Mexico.
Thousands celebrate Canada Day in Ottawa

Ottawa celebrated Canada's 157th birthday at Lebreton Flats Park and across the city with food, music and fireworks.
Governor General's inspection of the Ceremonial Guard

Members of the Ceremonial Guard march into position for an inspection with the Governor General at Rideau Hall, Friday, June 28, 2024 in Ottawa.
Snowbirds and Frecce Tricolori fly over Ottawa

The Snowbirds and the Italian Air Force's demonstration team were seen flying over Ottawa on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

The abandoned homes of Rockcliffe Park

A look at homes in one of Ottawa’s wealthiest neighbourhoods that are neglected and falling apart.

Ottawa beats the heat during June heat wave

A June heat wave brought hot and humid temperatures across eastern Ontario.
CHEO Foundation annual Teddy Bear Picnic

The community came together for the CHEO Foundation annual Teddy Bear Picnic on June 16, 2024.

Beauty in the abandoned: The places we left behind

Take a look at some of the most stunning and haunting places around the world that have been abandoned by humans, from the ruins of nuclear disaster to old forts no longer in use.
Stanley Cup Final: Game 6 highlights

After trailing behind the Panthers in the Stanley Cup final, the Oilers have managed to tie the series at 3-3 following their Game 6 win.

June storm dumps heavy rain on Ottawa

A storm on June 6, 2024 brought heavy rain to Ottawa, causing localized flooding in some parts of the city.
The NCC River House swimming area

The NCC opened the NCC River House to the public during the summer of 2023, with the swimming location becoming a popular destination for swimmers.

Here's an inside look at Laurier House in Ottawa

Laurier House National Historic Site was home to two of Canada's longest-serving prime ministers, Sir Henri Charles Wilfrid Laurier (1841-1919) and William Lyon MacKenzie King (1874-1950).
Tornado touches down in Rigaud

A tornado leaves debris and destruction behind after touching down in Rigaud.

2024 Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend

Thousands of runners participated in the marathon and half-marathon events during Ottawa Race Weekend on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
First major storm of the season

Heavy rain, wind gripped Ottawa on Tuesday afternoon, the first major storm of the season. Flip through the gallery of photos from the storm across the city on May 21, 2024.

A look at Line 2

See the new trains, a new station and the new maintenance facility along the north-south Trillium Line LRT.
In Pictures: May 2024 wildfire near Fort McMurray

A wildfire near Fort McMurray, Alta. forced thousands of residents out of their homes in May 2024.

The Northern Lights dazzle the night sky across eastern Ontario

A powerful geomagnetic storm lit up the night sky over the weekend resulting in an incredible light show across eastern Ontario.
Ottawa in bloom

Tulips are blooming all across the capital for the Canadian Tulip Festival.

Scenes outside Drake's mansion after shooting

Photos from outside Drake's mansion after a security guard was shot and critically injured.
Pro-Palestinian tent encampment at uOttawa

Students at the University of Ottawa have set up tents to protest the university's financial ties with Israel.

Pro-Palestinian protest camps at Canadian universities

Protesters at McGill University in Montreal, University of Ottawa and the University of British Columbia demanding action in the Israel-Hamas war.
UN summit tackles plastic pollution

A major United Nations summit in Ottawa is looking to end plastic pollution worldwide.

Weirdest items Quebecers have left in an Uber

Aside from the usual wallets and cell phones, Quebecers have left some pretty unique items in their Ubers.
April showers bring…rainbows!

Rainbows grace the skies over the Ottawa region following an afternoon shower on Monday, April 15, 2024.

A look inside 24 Sussex Dr.

The National Capital Commission is providing a glimpse inside the gutted 24 Sussex Drive.
One-of-a-kind hidden gems at Ingenium Centre

You might have seen the massive building next to the Science and Technology Museum – but only from the outside. Here's a sneak peek at what's inside.

The life and career of O.J. Simpson

American football star turned actor O.J. Simpson has died at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer. Simpson became best known for what the U.S. media in 1995 called "the trial of the century," in which he was acquitted of the murder of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.
IN PHOTOS: NASA images over Quebec during eclipse

The Moon's shadow, or umbra, is pictured covering portions of the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick and the American state of Maine in this photograph from the International Space Station as it soared into the solar eclipse from 261 miles above. (all photos: NASA / ISS)

Thousands take in solar eclipse

Thousands of people across eastern Ontario gathered to watch the April 8 solar eclipse.
Solar eclipse artwork

CTV Ottawa commemorates Monday solar eclipse with a photo gallery of kids' artwork.

3-alarm fire at Bank Street pharmacy in the Glebe

Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out at the Glebe Apothecary, a staple pharmacy along Bank Street on Sunday, March. 24, 2024.
15 famous shipwrecks in Canada

Thousands of ships lay submerged in Canadian waters, some found after decades and even centuries, while others have yet to be discovered. One of the most famous shipwrecks in history – the Titanic – was lost more than 600 kilometres off the coast of Newfoundland for 73 years.

Festival of colours: Holi celebrations in India

Revellers in India celebrated Falgun Mahotsav before Holi, an important Hindu festival, officially kicks off on March 25, 2024.
Stars and big winners shine at the Junos in Halifax

Canada's biggest music stars celebrities were out in full force during Junos weekend in Halifax.

State funeral for Canada's 18th prime minister Brian Mulroney

Notable Canadian figures and members of the public gathered to say one last goodbye to former prime minister Brian Mulroney at his state funeral in Montreal.
Toronto Comicon 2024

Fans step out to celebrate their favourite characters and stories.

Memorial grows for family killed in Barrhaven

People have left flowers, candles, and toys at Palmadeo Park as part of a memorial for the six people killed in an attack in Barrhaven.
Remembering former prime minister Brian Mulroney

CTVNews.ca looks back at the life of Brian Mulroney, who served as Canada's 18th prime minister from 1983 to 1993 and oversaw some of the most impactful economic and cultural turning points in the country's history.

PWHL Ottawa beats New York at home

Ottawa's pro women's hockey team nabbed an at-home win against New York, Feb. 29, 2024.
Ottawa holds vigil to mark Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Hundreds of people gathered on Parliament Hill in solidarity with Ukraine on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Order of Canada ceremony at Rideau Hall

Members were invested into the Order of Canada by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.
Ontario's biggest gun bust

A look at the nearly 300 weapons seized by police and U.S. Homeland Security

Toronto's unsolved homicides

A look at some of the city's unsolved homicides over the past decade.
People enjoy the Rideau Canal Skateway despite 'very poor' conditions

Skaters and walkers make their way on the Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa, after its reopening, on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024.

Freedom Convoy anniversary rally

Hundreds gathered in Ottawa to mark the 2nd anniversary of the end of the 2022 Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa.
Rally against the Chalk River Near Surface Disposal Facility

People participate in a rally on Parliament Hill against the Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) project at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Chalk River site.

Protesters splash paint on PMO

Climate activists with the group Last Generation Canada splashed pink paint on the Prime Minister's Office Feb. 7, 2024, as part of a call for a national firefighting service.
Trans allies gather in Ottawa to protest visit by Alberta premier

People protest Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's proposed youth transgender policies as she appears at an event in Ottawa on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.

Snowflake Kingdom during the first weekend of Winterlude

Visitors to Snowflake Kingdom in Gatineau take part in outdoor activities on the first weekend of Winterlude, 2024.
Sunset lights up Ottawa sky

People shared photos of a gorgeous sunset over Ottawa on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024

Highlights from 2024 Grammy Awards show

Highlights from 66th Grammy Awards show
Music's brightest stars hit the red carpet at 2024 Grammys

The brightest stars in the music industry arrive on the red carpet at the 66th Grammy Awards.

Atlantic Canada buried after major snowstorm

Large amounts of snow battered the Maritimes forcing some residents to stay in their homes as crews race to clear the snow.

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