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A massive barrage of missiles, and reports of destroyed nuclear sites. There’s fear in the Middle East and around the world about the exchange of fire between Israel and Iran. Israel has killed Iran’s top military commanders, and hit key nuclear sites. Iran has sent dozens of missiles to major cities in Israel. Many have been intercepted, but Israel has already vowed to retaliate. We have the late...

At least one Canadian was on board Air India flight 171, when it crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad, India, killing all but one of the 242 people on the plane, and several others on the ground. It’s the first fatal crash for a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The jet was 11 years old, with no major problems previously reported. So — what made it drop from the sky less than a minute after taking of...

Canada and the U.S. appear to be making progress toward a trade agreement. CBC News and Radio-Canada have learned about a working document outlining details of a potential deal. And: New graduates are facing the worst unemployment rate in (non-pandemic) years. One expert says the numbers are the canary in the coal mine – warning of danger ahead for the entire Canadian economy. Also: It’s a cold we...

Not enough information, and not enough financial support. Wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan say the province just isn’t stepping up. They say they’re waiting too long for help, and some of it comes in the form of gift certificates for stores hundreds of kilometres away. And: Squamish, B.C., has declared a local state of emergency, and warned some residents to be on alert to evacuate. A fire nearby...

In an announcement including billions of spending on defence, Prime Minister Mark Carney says the era of U.S. dominance is ending. Carney says Canada must stop relying on the Americans for protection, and will meet the NATO military spending target of two per cent of GDP by March. That will mean arming the military with new subs, armored vehicles, and drones, and an increased focus on the Arctic,...

Ottawa has deployed cargo planes and other military aircraft to evacuate Sandy Lake First Nation in Ontario - as a wildfire surrounds the community . You'll hear the story of how a construction crew trapped by the fires escaped to safety.  Also: Outside a Los Angeles prison, protesters are staring down federal law enforcement - including National Guard troops. President Donald Trump deployed...

In Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, B.C. - the number of evacuation orders are climbing higher, just as massive wildfires in western Canada continue to swell. Those flames send smoke into the atmosphere -- prompting warnings to the east, and in parts of the United States. Also: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump Administration, is back in the U.S. But he...

One Canadian Economy – not just a bill tabled today in the House of Commons, but a cornerstone of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s policy approach. Carney invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 in Alberta later this month. The relationship between the two countries has been strained for several years. The RCMP has detailed allegations accusing agents of the Indian government of playing...

Canada’s trade deficit with the rest of the world is the largest it's ever been. It’s the starkest indication of how tariffs from the U.S. are affecting Canada. Economists say the numbers are ugly, and could lead to months-long freefall. And: Simmering tension between the president and Elon Musk has bubbled over. Donald Trump is now threatening to end all of Musk’s government contracts – which are...

Tariffs on steel and aluminum going into the U.S. are now up to 50 per cent. Canada is the largest supplier of both – accounting for half of aluminum imports and 25 per cent of steel. Canadian industry leaders, business leaders, and politicians at all levels want the Carney government to retaliate – now. The prime minister says his team needs time to make a decision amid ongoing discussions with t...

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed another executive order – this one pushes tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50 per cent, starting tomorrow. Producers in Canada say the increase will be disastrous for the industry. And: As it continues to try to meet the U.S. demand for more border strength – the federal government wants to give increased powers to Canada's security and intelligence services....

Manitoba is the epicentre of the wildfires in Canada. Thousands are out of their homes. Some have been sent as far away as Niagara Falls. At least 20 communities in Saskatchewan are also under evacuation orders, and thousands of people in Alberta have had to leave. The danger isn’t only the flames – the air quality from wildfire smoke is leading to health concerns. And: The first ministers are mee...

Fast-moving fires in Manitoba are burning up the land and threatening communities - including those in a remote First Nation in the north, where hundreds of people still need to be evacuated. But once they’re brought to safety, the province is running out of places to house people. Also: A company that was built before the nation even existed is closing up shop. It is the last day of sales for the...

It's a gut-wrenching, all too familiar scene - Canadians leaving their homes as out of control wildfires advance on entire towns. The prairie provinces are dealing with a record-breaking wildfire season, leaving communities engulfed in worry. Also: As ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine remain stalled, a number of countries on the Baltic Sea are sounding the alarm on increasingly pro...

U.S. President Donald Trump is upping the ante on tariffs again. He abruptly announced he's increasing the tariff on steel and aluminum to 50 per cent. And: Everybody out. The mayor of Flin Flon, Manitoba says fire is threatening the city and everyone needs to leave immediately. Anybody left could be putting their lives in danger. Evacuees say they’ve seen what fire has done to other communities –...

It is hot. It is dry. It is windy. That’s the bad news for communities threatened by fire in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. And – it’s likely to get worse. Thousands of people are already out of their homes. Both Saskatchewan and Manitoba have declared a provincial state of emergency. And: Tariff whiplash. A U.S. federal court ruled most of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump shoul...

Manitoba has already set records for this fire season… and it’s not even June. Dry and hot conditions are fueling wildfires across the prairies, forcing thousands from their homes. And it’s likely to get worse. The World Meteorological Organization says global records are likely to be shattered in the next few years. It means more heat in the Arctic, which will warm three times faster than the res...

King Charles wrapped up his visit to Canada today, after delivering the Throne Speech - the first one delivered by a sitting sovereign in almost 50 years. It laid out the new government’s plan for how to build a stronger, better Canada. The speech leaned heavily on Canada’s democracy and independence, and also covered campaign promises on making life more affordable. Also: Fast-spreading wildfires...

Parliament has returned after more than five months away.  While there was a lighter mood -- on opening day, the House of Commons is restarting with Canadians facing some serious challenges. Tomorrow,  King Charles will read out the speech from the throne - announcing the government’s agenda. He and his wife Camilla arrived in Canada today for his first visit as the reigning sovereign.&n...

After a six month break from Parliamentary business...M-Ps are returning to Ottawa for the first sitting of the year. It's expected to be short, but busy. The Conservatives and Liberals both held caucus meetings Sunday.  Also: Five years after George Floyd's murder by a white police officer, Minneapolis honours the man whose name and image inspired an international movement against police kil...

Ukrainians are evaluating the damage after a massive Russian drone and missile attack. The large scale strikes come as the two sides continue a massive prisoner swap. Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 307 of their service personnel on Saturday. Also: California's Pacific Coast Highway has re-opened five months after a wildfire destroyed homes and businesses along the coast. Locals who feel cut off...

A judge blocks – for now – the White House attempt to ban Harvard from accepting international students. The uncertainty about what happens next is leaving students – including Canadians – in limbo. It’s the latest front in the war between U.S. President Donald Trump and elite universities. Also: Trump is threatening the European Union with 50 per cent tariffs – saying trade negotiations are “goin...

The fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington is spreading fear in Jewish communities in the U.S. and Canada. The FBI director says the attack was a targeted anti-Semitic act of terror. A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene, as he called out "free Palestine" And: Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement saying he is devastated by the shootings, and he condemns th...

The Prime Minister and his front bench hold talks ahead of Monday’s return to Parliament. Front and centre are affordability issues, U.S. tariffs, the war in Gaza and the new American proposal for a ‘Golden Dome’. Also: A look at Canada’s relationship with Iran from Tehran. Is there an opportunity for a thaw in the frozen relations? And: We break down the new data that looks at mental health disor...

Israel faces increasing international pressure over its war against Hamas amid new strikes, and little aid distribution in Gaza. Canada, Britain, and France are threatening action if Israel does not end its military offensive and lift blockades. Also: The latest economic snapshot for Canada shows the price at the pumps was down, but the cost at the checkout counters keeps going up – with things li...