1.2 million apply for tickets to Jackson's memorial

More than 1.2 million Michael Jackson fans have applied for free tickets to the King of Pop's memorial service, while more fans continue to mourn at his Neverland Ranch. more...   comments(25)

• CTV News Channel: David Caplan, People Magazine 

Body of fallen Canadian soldier headed home

Hundreds of troops have given Cpl. Nick Bulger a solemn farewell during a ramp ceremony, as the slain Canadian soldier's body was carried onto a transport plane in Kandahar Airfield. more...

• CTV Toronto: Zuraidah Alman speaks to family 

North Korea defies UN, fires 7 missiles

North Korea's secretive military regime has fired seven missiles off its eastern coast, in an act seemingly timed to coincide with Independence Day in the United States. more...   comments(62)

• CTV News Channel: North Korea fires seven missiles 

Ignatieff uses speech to blast Harper's attack ads

Conservative attack ads that suggest Bloc Quebecois members are soft on pedophiles comprise a dirty tactic unworthy of Canadian politics, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff charged Saturday. more...

• CTV News Channel: Ignatieff calls ads 'rotten' 

Is Palin retiring, or running for president in 2012?

Experts are divided on whether Alaska Governor Sarah Palin resigned because she wants out of politics, or because the self-described maverick wants to take another run for high office. more...   comments(19)

• CTV News Channel: Arnd Jurgensen, UofT, on Palin 

Staycation Tips: Day trip ideas across Canada

With many of us shunning expensive travel destinations and opting for day trips closer to home, CTV.ca has come up with some overlooked, underrated and simply spectacular destinations to consider for your 'staycation' this summer. more...   comments(17)