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.

Adrian Ghobrial reports on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and what the next steps are as negotiations continue between Iran and the U.S. to end the war; Andrew Johnson explains how the posthumous portrayal of actor Val Kilmer in the upcoming movie ‘As Deep as the Grave’, blurs the lines between reality and AI; Omar Sachedina sits down with Canadian men's national soccer team head coach Jesse Marsch in the first of 12 profiles.

Adrian Ghobrial looks at the impact heavy rains have had on parts of Ontario and Quebec, prompting one Ontario town to declare a state of emergency; Judy Trinh has more on a Canadian man's firsthand experience being detained by ICE and what happened behind the scenes to aid his release; Mike Le Couteur reports on the potential opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge following controversy involving U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this year.

CTV News confirms that two Canadians are detained at a Florida immigration centre. Douglas Dixon, arrested in February, is now being deported back to Canada; Two Royal Canadian Navy members face multiple charges after a probe into a petty officer’s death. The incident occurred near Halifax last year, and questions arise over platforms letting users bet on politics, sports, and the economy. However, it's not available in Canada yet, and critics hope it stays that way.

After yesterday's byelection wins, PM Mark Carney announced a temporary pause of the federal gas tax starting Monday; Byelection victories secured a majority for PM Mark Carney and the Liberals, while raising concerns about declining Conservative support under Pierre Poilievre and advocates rally in Toronto for 'Equal Pay Day', calling to end pay discrimination and expand access to affordable childcare across Canada. 

Doly Begum’s win showcased the Liberals drawing support from both NDP and Conservatives to secure a majority, as the Liberals not only won in Scarborough-Southwest but the Liberals also retained University–Rosedale, with Danielle Martin securing a decisive victory.

Trump posted on social media that the U.S. Navy will impose a blockade on ships going through the Strait of Hormuz beginning Monday morning; European airlines are expecting a jet fuel shortage in the upcoming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz does not re-open soon; fishers in Nova Scotia are concerned about how the ocean temperature may change this year’s catch; and more.

The crew members, including Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, spoke about the stunning success of the mission; PM Carney delivers a powerful speech at the Liberal convention in Montreal; the U.S. and Iran have finished the first round of negotiations without finalizing a ceasefire deal; and more.

Four astronauts onboard the Artemis II have returned to Earth after their historic mission around the moon.

MP Marilyn Gladu faces more scrutiny after crossing the floor, as the Liberals gathered in Montreal for a policy convention, but the focus has become majority hopes and more potential floor crossings as the Liberals are eying wins in two ridings, but Terrebonne remains a wildcard.