CTV National News for Saturday, March 28, 2026: Protesters march for ‘No Kings’ rally against Trump

Protestors in both Canada and the U.S. made their voices heard at today’s massive ‘No Kings’ rally, fans at today’s friendly match against Iceland say the massive amounts of traffic and construction at the stadium was a bother; Algonquin College says the closures are once again due to the cap in international student enrollment; and more.

Joy Malbon has the latest on the arrest of golf legend Tiger Woods after he was taken into custody on Friday and charged with driving under the influence; The Toronto Blue Jays secured their first win of the season as they bested the Athletics in a 3-2 victory in their home opener at the Rogers Centre; Laura Brown shares the story of a family in New Brunswick who incurred a $20,000 hospital bill after a loved one waited 18 months for a nursing home bed.

Judy Trinh examines the importance of the spending milestone and how Canada was able to meet the benchmark set by NATO; Liberal MP Michael Ma is facing scrutiny after an exchange with MP Margaret McCuaig-Johnson regarding forced labour in China. Annie Bergeron-Oliver explains; Abigail Bimman provides an update on a B.C. mother and her 7-year-old daughter who have been detained in a Texas ICE facility for 13 days.

Joy Malbon reports on the landmark case that could set a precedent for big tech after a jury found Meta and YouTube created platforms to keep minors addicted; Kathy Le has the latest on an investigation by the RCMP into current and former members of Calgary's City Council, including former mayor Jyoti Gondek; Laura Brown reports on the show of encouragement for women after Fredericton, N.B., City Coun. Cassandra LeBlanc brought her 7-week-old daughter to a meeting.

Adrian Ghobrial reports on the investigation into the plane crash that killed two pilots and injured dozens of others at LaGuardia airport; Allison Bamford reports on the factors contributing to the labour shortage in certain sectors, such as the service industry, for Canadian small businesses; Calgarians are rallying against a rezoning policy which allows for more housing types on a single property. Kathy Le has more on why thousands want it repealed.

New details emerge after an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia, killing both pilots, causing delays across multiple airports even after operations resumed, and a major legal battle begins as the Supreme Court reviews Quebec’s controversial Bill 21 and the use of the notwithstanding clause.

Iran has promised to further close the Strait of Hormuz in response to Trump promising to ‘obliterate’ energy sites; airlines say they’re adjusting prices and scheduling due to the war in the Middle East impacting fuel prices; Steve’s Music Store on Queen St. W. has now shut down due to increasing financial pressures; and more.

Trump’s latest threat against Iran, posted to social media, is adding to tensions in the global energy market; five grocery stores throughout the country are facing fines over improper label use, with some customers saying the feel misled; one Saskatchewan food bank is hoping an accessible cooking class will help parents teach kids how to make affordable meals; and more.

U.S. forces are intensifying strikes on Iran and deploying more troops to the Persian Gulf, as tensions escalate; Iran is warning global targets could be at risk, raising concerns about possible attacks beyond the Middle East; Ontario plans to introduce legislation banning ticket resellers from charging more than face value to level the playing field for fans.

Clashing narrative between the RCMP and CSIS over foreign interference in Canada from India; Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has appeared on Joe Rogan's wildly popular but sometimes controversial podcast; Heavy rain in metro Vancouver triggered a landslide that left people trapped inside multiple homes. Plus, where does Canada fall in the World Happiness Ranking?