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First launched in September 1982, Live at 5 introduced the news magazine format to Canada. Today, CTV News at 5 is the Maritimes' most popular news and current affairs program.

Maria Panopalis and Jayson Baxter

CTV News at 5 Top Stories

Turtle Island Aqua quenching Maritimers’ thirst for locally bottled water
Over a third of Canadians want to 'delete themselves' from the internet, survey says
The Maiden’s all-female crew aims to inspire as ship sails into Saint John
‘There’s nothing that’s impossible’: Halifax woman completes Canadian Death Race in Rocky Mountains
Kingswood meadow aims to preserve endangered monarch butterflies
Cape Breton Regional Municipality promises more help for those vulnerable in extreme heat
Top youth baseball players compete for national honours in Dartmouth, Halifax

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CRA says it has $1.4 billion in uncashed cheques sitting in its coffers

The Canada Revenue Agency says it will be sending e-notifications about uncashed cheques to 25,000 Canadians this month.

The Canada Revenue Agency sign outside the National Headquarters at the Connaught Building in Ottawa is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

RCMP's use of spyware tools under scrutiny at parliamentary committee

Canada's privacy commissioner says the belated disclosure that RCMP has for years been using spyware capable of accessing cell phone and computer microphones, cameras and other data as part of major investigations, is a clear example of why Canada's Privacy Act needs updating.

Saskatoon woman who had been reported missing facing charges in U.S., Canada

Saskatoon police say a woman who had been reported missing is facing charges in the United States related to unauthorized use of identification and in Canada related to parental abduction and public mischief.

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EXPLAINED | What is a 'zombie fire?' Experts describe the cause and concerns

Authorities in the Northwest Territories are monitoring a large 'zombie fire' that flared back up following last wildfire season after smouldering underground during the winter months.