Legislation would make Metis Leader Louis Riel honorary first premier of Manitoba

Legislation would make Metis Leader Louis Riel honorary first premier of Manitoba

Metis leader Louis Riel will be recognized as Manitoba’s honorary first premier if a bill put before the legislature Thursday is passed into law. The honorary designation is in recognition of the man who led a provisional government in what…

First Chinese Canadian CFL player featured in new Heritage Minute

First Chinese Canadian CFL player featured in new Heritage Minute

An upcoming Heritage Minute highlights the story of Norman Kwong, a former Alberta lieutenant-governor who first rose to fame as a CFL fullback, winning four Grey Cups with Calgary and Edmonton between 1948 and 1960. CBC visited the set to…

Honouring Canadian inventor of the sport basketball | Tribute to James Naismtih

Honouring Canadian inventor of the sport basketball | Tribute to James Naismtih

Basketball’s founding father James Naismtih is now forever enshrined in Almonte, ON. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: Connect with CTV News: For the latest news visit: For a full video offering visit the CTV News Network: CTV…

HCMS Oriole |  Canada's oldest naval ship carrying cargo of wartime history

HCMS Oriole | Canada’s oldest naval ship carrying cargo of wartime history

Launched in 1921, the HCMS Oriole is Canada’s oldest naval ship, and one of them made a special visit in Montreal on Monday. It’s part wartime vessel, part floating museum, and some of its parts have stood the test of…