Canada: the most watched news

The news videos watched most since yesterday on the leading news channels of Canada.

Doerkson outlines tax relief and housing rollback for British Columbia

British Columbia’s premier-designate Lorne Doerkson outlined plans for tax relief and a housing-policy rollback. In Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith faced opposition questions over contacts with a separatist leader.

British Columbia’s next government

Speaking to Global News, Doerkson promised a task force to examine provincial finances and highlighted business tax exemptions. He also proposed reviewing BC Ferries contracts.
CTV News reported that Doerkson plans to scrap municipal housing targets and roll back multiplex zoning rules. He argued that municipalities understand local building needs better than Victoria.

Smith challenged over texts

In legislative footage carried by Global News, opposition leader Naheed Nenshi alleged that leaked texts showed Smith advising separatist Jeffrey Rath on petition timing. Smith denied wrongdoing, saying she was explaining the transition between referendum rules.

Technology and trade

Patrick Stewart remembered

CBC News reported that actor Patrick Stewart had died, citing a statement from his wife. Its tribute revisited his Shakespearean stage career and roles in Star Trek and X-Men.

The most watched videos

Global News 148K views since yesterday

Doerkson promises ferry contract scrutiny and greater government transparency

British Columbia's premier-designate also pledges tax relief and LNG expansion as he assembles an administration with limited experience in government.

CTV News 135K views since yesterday

Doerkson pledges to undo B.C.'s multiplex zoning rules

The premier-designate wants to remove municipal housing targets as part of a broader rollback of provincial policy.

CBC News 131K views since yesterday

Marvel remembers Patrick Stewart as a "generous collaborator"

A Canadian news report pairs the actor's family's announcement with tributes to his screen roles, theater work and humanitarian commitments.

CBC News 81K views since yesterday

Welch says Canada tariffs are hurting Americans before midterm vote

The Vermont senator links border-state businesses' uncertainty to a broader election judgment on Trump's economic stewardship.

Global News 78K views since yesterday

Nenshi challenges Smith over separatist petition timing texts

Alberta's premier says she explained changing referendum rules; the opposition leader says the messages show she gave separatists instructions.

CBC News 72K views since yesterday

Carney ties Cohere investment to Canadian control of AI

The prime minister announces $1.6 billion in commercial investment, then faces questions about data storage, European partnerships and sovereignty.

CTV News 40K views since yesterday

Winnipeg council seats called as Gillingham holds early mayoral lead

Election-night coverage names new councillors while a studio panel questions whether homelessness and basic support received enough attention during the campaign.

CBC News 36K views since yesterday

Ireland's envoy points to chips and AI beyond Canada-EU title

John Concannon says the ambition for closer cooperation remains intact as negotiators debate what to call the partnership.

CTV News 34K views since yesterday

Stelco owner promises November compliance as Ottawa presses its case

The Hamilton steel dispute adds a concrete test of cross-border commitments to a Canadian bulletin led by renewed trade negotiations.

Shorts

Global News 95K views since yesterday
Permanent daylight time reshapes hockey nights and border schedules in Canada
A Canadian report follows the practical consequences of keeping summer hours, from ski-resort operations to darker winter mornings.
Global News 93K views since yesterday
Tel Aviv residents weigh change against a unity government
Global News's election report pairs contrasting public reactions with the pledges that complicate Gadi Eisenkot's route to power.
CTV News 92K views since yesterday
Fatal crash and road closures follow Edmonton's first significant snow
CTV News' roadside report pairs collision scenes with questions about the city's winter maintenance plans.
Global News 50K views since yesterday
Trade talks, changing clocks and a Calgary moose fill Global's week
Carney's brief trade answer is the most watched new upload, while a wide-ranging Lorne Doerkson interview gathers momentum.

Stories about their videos

World news 182K views since yesterday
German opposition helps block Canada's EU title, sources say
A draft summit statement drops "associate membership" while retaining plans for closer ties, according to the report.

Channel: CBC News · Canada · Story of October 29, 2026
World news 60K views since yesterday
Canada's assisted-dying bill leaves provinces a choice on advance requests
The proposed change would let people with incurable illnesses request assistance before losing the ability to consent, while leaving implem…

Channel: Global News · Canada · Story of October 29, 2026
World news 217K views since yesterday
Anthropic's proposed 'God share' would keep founders in control
A single share would command a voting majority under the AI company's IPO structure, Andrew Chang explains.

Channel: CBC News · Canada · Story of October 28, 2026
World news 159K views since yesterday
Canada's trade hopes meet uncertainty over Trump's next move
The national newscast pairs accelerating negotiations before the US midterms with an Ottawa summit on moving beyond the Indian Act.

Channel: CTV News · Canada · Story of October 28, 2026
World news 127K views since yesterday
Carney defends walking away as Canada-US trade talks intensify
The Canadian newscast connects renewed tariff negotiations with First Nations governance talks, Texas opposition to AI infrastructure and t…

Channel: Global News · Canada · Story of October 28, 2026
World news 74K views since yesterday
Eby's early-election gamble leaves B.C. NDP facing a rebuild
A post-election panel examines Conservative campaign discipline, missing NDP voters and the risks of rushing to replace the outgoing leader.

Channel: CBC News · Canada · Story of October 28, 2026
World news 54K views since yesterday
Stelco owner disputes Ottawa's claim it broke takeover commitments
Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a meeting with Industry Minister Mélanie Joly as the two sides give conflicting accounts of employment and trad…

Channel: CBC News · Canada · Story of October 28, 2026
World news 36K views since yesterday
Trump's provincial congratulations enter Carney's Canada-EU summit dispute
A Quebec demand for speaking time prompts debate over federal authority, while panelists question the political value of Trump's attention.

Channel: CBC News · Canada · Story of October 28, 2026
World news 130K views since yesterday
Obama turns Canada tariff joke into a debt warning
The Cleveland rally clip moves from laughter about America's northern neighbor to criticism of Trump's fiscal promises.

Channel: CBC News · Canada · Story of October 27, 2026
World news 127K views since yesterday
Kinew holds up status card in call to abolish Indian Act
The Manitoba premier says any move beyond the law must involve First Nations governments, linking reform to Canada's human-rights commitmen…

Channel: CBC News · Canada · Story of October 27, 2026
World news 87K views since yesterday
Soldiers walk to Ottawa for comrades lost in Wainwright fire
The five-soldier tribute raises support for affected military families, while friends remember Private Aidan Goulding's humor and encourage…

Channel: CTV News · Canada · Story of October 27, 2026
World news 74K views since yesterday
Carney says US is moving toward Canada's trade position
Washington predicts a deal soon, but Canadian sources describe major obstacles as the US midterms add urgency to negotiations.

Channel: CBC News · Canada · Story of October 27, 2026

News channels

Global News
The news division of Global, a Canadian television network owned by Corus Entertainment. 4.9M subscribers and 3.6B views.
CBC News
The news division of the CBC, Canada's public broadcaster. 4.8M subscribers and 3.4B views.
CTV News
The news division of CTV, a Canadian television network owned by Bell Media. 2.4M subscribers and 3.4B views.