Melanie Nagy

Oct 24, 2023 | ctvnews.ca | Melanie Nagy |Daniel Otis

In addition to hiking prices and shrinking product sizes, some food companies have also been quietly downgrading ingredients to reduce manufacturing costs. The practice has been dubbed "skimpflation" and it has already joined inflation and “shrinkflation” in grocery stores across Canada. "Skimpflation is when a manufacturer reformulates its product with cheaper ingredients," American consumer lawyer Edgar Dworsky told CTV News from Boston.

Sep 22, 2023 | ctvnews.ca | Melanie Nagy

On a windy day in Richmond, B.C., a large van carrying special cargo pulled into the parking lot of Iona Beach Regional Park. The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App Inside the vehicle were six carefully stacked crates, with each containing a rescued harbour seal. "We are very excited because this is the first release day of the season," said Lyndsaye Akhurst, as people began gingerly removing the crates.

Sep 6, 2023 | ctvnews.ca | Melanie Nagy

Twisted metal, charred debris and endless ash are all that remains of the Scotch Creek-Lee Creek Fire Hall. The building, which stood for years in the Shuswap region of British Columbia, was destroyed after a fast-moving wildfire ripped through the area last month. "It's important to emphasize that the area is very different now," said Derek Sutherland, the director of emergency operations for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

Jul 20, 2023 | ctvnews.ca | Melanie Nagy

MELBOURNE - Perched on the banks of Melbourne's winding Yarra River is a place called the Wharf. The waterfront pub is typically teeming with local patrons. But as Team Canada heads into its opening match at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the pub is filled with Canadians.

Jul 19, 2023 | news.lee.net | Melanie Nagy

Vancouver, British Columbia (CTV Network) -- In the middle of a sprawling Melbourne suburb, there's a rectangular soccer field called Olympic Park. It was built for the 1956 Games and it's also where Team Canada has been holding training sessions ahead of their opening FIFA World Cup match. First to arrive on the pitch are a handful of training staff. While setting up equipment and mapping out drills, they loudly play pop music from a tucked-away sound system.