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Today is World Press Freedom Day, and a new study is exposing troubling trends eroding journalists work around the world. More and more journalists have become targets of kidnapping, arbitrary detention and killings. And the troubles are not just in authoritarian or war-torn countries. Also: They came from Latin America, hoping to find safety and security in the United States. They never expected...

After more than three decades in the skies, Spirit Airlines is shutting down. The low-cost carrier failed to secure a government bailout in the U.S. amid surging jet fuel costs. It's a blow for Canadians who rely on the bright yellow planes for affordable cross border travel. And the rising fuel prices could put pressure on other budget airlines. Also: It's been one year since anyone has seen Lill...

Ottawa is raising fines for airlines that repeatedly violate passengers’ rights. But advocates for those passengers question whether a $1 million penalty will stop bad behaviour. They say the key is in enforcement. And: A new cross-border oil pipeline could mean more jobs, and more money here in Canada. It could also mean tying Canada more closely to the U.S., just when the federal government has...

The FIFA Congress opens in Vancouver — without representatives from Iran. The country’s delegation flew back home after the President of the Iranian Football Federation was denied entry into Canada. He was identified as being a former IRGC commander. And: U.S. President ‌Donald ​Trump has ​signed an order ​for a new pipeline ⁠to transport around a million barrels Canadian ‌crude a day ⁠to ⁠Wyoming...

Families of victims of the February mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. take OpenAI to court. They say the tech company behind ChatGPT should have alerted police of troubling posts by the shooter. And that ChatGPT is a defective product, since it didn’t challenge those posts, or direct her to get help. And: Americans get a sense of the financial cost of the war in Iran. The Pentagon says it has s...

A drop in the expected deficit, and a boost in global oil prices have put Canada on a stronger fiscal footing than was projected in November’s budget. Ottawa is using that resilience to justify billions in new spending. We’ll have the details. And: The United Arab Emirates is quitting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. The U.A.E. has been a longtime member of the cartel that co...

Prime Minister Carney announces Canada's first sovereign wealth fund. You'll hear what it’s for — and what it will cost. And: The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, and more charges are on the way. Also: Growers on Prince Edward Island are throwin...

Another alleged shooter has come dangerously close to Donald Trump. The U.S. president was at the White House Correspondents Dinner when shots rang out, upending the black-tie event. Investigators are probing the suspect's motives, but the Acting Attorney General says Trump and members of his administration were the likely targets. While no one was seriously hurt, the incident is raising serious q...

Indirect peace talks between Iran and the U.S. have stalled. Iran's Foreign Minister met with Pakistani mediators today, but a U.S. delegation did not. President Donald Trump abruptly cancelled that trip, throwing fresh uncertainty over the already bumpy efforts to end the war. Also: In Labrador, a years long inquiry into the deaths of six Innu youth is moving toward its final phases. They died at...

Ottawa has approved a $4 billion expansion for a natural gas pipeline in British Columbia. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says construction will get underway this summer. While the government touts the speed of its approval, the Opposition is asking — what took so long? And: It’s unclear who will be talking to whom. Washington is sending delegates to Islamabad to talk about the U.S.- Iran war. Tehran...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada/U.S. relations have ruptured, but he’s confident there will be progress in trade talks. Carney says he doesn’t consider that relationship to be his main focus; he says there is enough to do in Canada. And: Researchers are calling for wider screening for a major cause of heart attacks. One in five people are at risk because of their level of Lipoprotein A. But...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the U.S. won’t dictate terms when the two countries meet to talk trade. And: U.S. President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended the U.S. ceasefire with Iran. It was supposed to end today. Despite the truce Trump says the U.S. blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz will continue. And Iran fired on and seized several ships in strait. Also: Children in Bri...

The US - Iran ceasefire is extended. After a day of mixed messages, where U.S President Trump signalled that he would not extend the ceasefire, he reversed course. We’ll break down the latest developments. And: It’s Canada’s most important trading relationship, but the sailing has not been smooth of late. Prime Minister Mark Carney has formed a new advisory group to guide Canada through the rough...

The war in the Middle East is pushing up the price of pretty much everything here in Canada. The inflation rate rose to 2.4 per cent in March — largely driven by the price of oil. One of the biggest jumps — the cost of food. And: Ottawa says the number of people who enrolled in the Canadian military surged in the last year. But the number of people who left the military also went up. Also: Uncerta...

Mark Carney is doubling down on his “Canada Strong” message ahead of a key trade review deadline. In an address posted on YouTube, the prime minister vows to diversify the economy, and protect Canada’s future -- no matter the political climate. And who he quotes might provide the biggest clues of all. Also: Nearly two million Canadians are believed to have ADHD. But the diagnosis is highly gendere...

Spring flooding is threatening several parts of central and eastern Canada this weekend. Environment Canada expects more rain to fall in the coming days. Affected communities across Quebec and Ontario are preparing for the worst. Also: Iran's Revolutionary Guard says any vessel moving towards the Strait of Hormuz will be targeted. The critical waterway was declared open for business just a day ago...

Open, closed, safe, dangerous… the talk about what’s happening in the Strait of Hormuz is anything but straight. Washington and Tehran say it is open to traffic, but many ships are waiting to make sure that all is well. And: Thousands of people return to their homes in southern Lebanon. The country’s health ministry released a new casualty toll from the six week war between Hezbollah and Israel: n...

U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire. And he says the leaders of the two countries will meet face-to-face for the first time in more than 40 years. And: The Artemis II crew reflects on their historic mission around the moon. Also: The darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but the disease is still having a big impact on hospitals. Plus: Housing...

Sudan has faced three years of relentless civil war. The number of displaced people continues to grow along with famine and violence. And: They’re watching what you click, what you buy — and quietly changing the price. Companies use so-called “surveillance pricing” to change what they’re charging. Some Canadians say that’s not fair. Also: Waymo is eyeing Toronto as a potential new home for its dri...

One day after gaining a clear majority government by sweeping three byelections in Ontario and Quebec, Prime Minister Mark Carney announces a temporary suspension of the federal excise tax on gas and diesel. The move is expected to cost government coffers about $2.4 billion, and last until Labour Day. And: The U.S. State Department says today’s historic Israel-Lebanon talks were a productive first...

Three federal byelections could mark an important milestone for the Carney Liberals. One win would mean the Liberals would have a majority government.  We look at what’s at stake in today’s vote. And: The U.S. has imposed a naval blockade on Iran. It went into effect today, after this weekend's talks between the United States and Iran collapsed. The shaky ceasefire is still in effect for anot...

After marathon peace talks ended without an agreement, the United States is attempting to ratchet up pressure on Iran. President Donald Trump is now threatening to impose a full blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the future of an already shaky two week ceasefire hangs in the balance. Also: Its a historic day for Hungary, as the country elects a new Prime Minister. Viktor Orban conceded d...

Face to face talks between the United States and Iran are being held in Pakistan. The high stakes discussions take place against a backdrop of a shaky two-week ceasefire between the US, Iran and Israel. As talks are underway, the U.S. military says it is "setting conditions" for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway has been effectively closed since the war began, blocking a vital trade rou...

The four Artemis II astronauts — including Canadian Jeremy Hansen — return from the world's first crewed moon voyage in over half a century. And: Canada may have added about 14,000 jobs last month, but younger workers probably didn’t notice. Youth unemployment remains high — double the national average, and the younger the worker, the wider the gap. Also: Swedish aircraft maker Saab is sweetening...

Lebanon is still a major sticking point in the shaky ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. And there is little clarity about the Strait of Hormuz. Both the U.S. and Iran have said the passage will reopen. But there’s been very little traffic through the vital shipping route, days into the precarious two-week truce. And: The Federal Liberals are heading into their Montreal convention with o...