TORONTO (January 8, 2026) – As 2026 begins, Canadians continue to make CTV News their leading choice for comprehensive news updates. CTV News is the #1 digital news publisher in Canada for the second consecutive year, reaching 45% of Canadians across digital platforms monthly.
Digital coverage from CTV News delivered exceptional results in 2025, demonstrating strong audience engagement and significant reach, including the following highlights:
CTV News Daily Newscasts Command Significant Audiences
CTV News daily newscasts continue to attract significant audiences, according to recent data from Numeris. CTV NATIONAL NEWS continues to be Canada’s most-watched national newscast in key demographics, commanding significant leads over its closest competitor:
Reaching a combined 5.3 million Canadian viewers each week, CTV NATIONAL NEWS airs nightly at 11 p.m. ET, led by CTV News’ Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Omar Sachedina, with weekend editions led by Anchor Heather Butts. Sandie Rinaldo leads CTV NATIONAL NEWS AT 5:30, airing weekdays at 5:30 p.m.
Additionally, CTV News weeknight local newscasts continue to deliver significant audiences, reaching more than 6 million viewers across Canada each week.
“It is a great honour that Canadians consistently turn to CTV News for breaking news and context on the most important stories taking place across Canada and around the world,” said Richard Gray, VP News, Bell Media. “With trusted local reporting and impactful national news that Canadians connect with, our team’s relentless commitment to keeping audiences informed with the news they need is evident in these leading audience results across all platforms.”
CTV News Daily Newscasts Available on Crave
Crave, Canada’s largest homegrown streamer, now includes live access to newscasts from CTV News, giving subscribers a one-stop streaming experience, and a seamless way to stay informed on both the biggest stories of the day as well as enjoying premium entertainment. Streaming through the live CTV channel, subscribers can catch local and national newscasts from CTV News, as well as election night specials and in-depth coverage of key stories, all with their Crave subscription.
CTV on Crave also includes CTV YOUR MORNING national on weekdays with a weekend edition on Saturdays, and local versions in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatchewan, Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Atlantic, live from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. led by the CTV hosts and reporters viewers know and trust, and delivering the local news and information that matters.
More information on Crave’s new features and content lineup can be found here, with additional information on subscription options available here.
Canadians can continue to connect with CTV News by visiting CTVNews.ca, subscribing to the organization’s daily newsletters, and by downloading the official CTV News app.
Source: Numeris, Total Canada, P2+ & A25-54, CY2025 (through December 7th), Confirmed data; Comscore, mParticle, YouTube
CTV News is the leading provider of digital, national, and local news in Canada. In addition to operating a network of local newsrooms across the country, CTV News services include CTV News Channel, CP24, BNN Bloomberg, the CTV News FAST Channel, and information programs including CTV NATIONAL NEWS, POWER PLAY, and QUESTION PERIOD. Flagship news sites include CTVNews.ca, as well as CP24.com and BNNBloomberg.ca, and are complemented by the CTV News, CP24, and BNN Bloomberg apps, which provide a direct connection to CTV News anytime and anywhere. With a perspective that is distinctly Canadian, CTV News brings Canadians the international and domestic news stories of the day and is the #1 digital and national news organization in Canada. CTV News is from Bell Media, Canada’s leading media and entertainment company, with a portfolio of assets in premium video, audio, out-of-home advertising, and digital media.
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