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The federal government is promising more spots for permanent residency for foreign doctors working in Canada. The goal – keep them in the country, and boost Canadians’ access to family doctors. And: Canadian travel plans are in jeopardy again this year. Air Transat pilots have issued a strike notice. The airline says if there’s no deal by tomorrow, it will start grounding flights. Without a deal,...

South Asians in Canada accuse Ottawa of putting foreign policy interests ahead of their safety. They're holding a series of town halls in multiple cities across the country, to address what they call an extortion crisis facing their communities.  Also: Christmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem, after a two-year hiatus. Saturday night saw the lighting of a Christmas tree in Manger Squa...

A welcome, a century in the making, on the tarmac at Montreal's Trudeau International airport. Dozens of cultural objects belonging to First Nations, Inuit and Metis have arrived in Canada after being sent by the Vatican. The 62 items were among thousands of objects sent to Rome by missionaries in the 1920s. Now, they are one step closer to returning home. Also: In British Columbia, another mill h...

Canadian-born architect Frank Gehry has died. He was known as one of the most original talents in the field — designing the ground-breaking Bilbao museum, among many other projects, including the facade of the Art Gallery of Ontario. And: Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Washington. He went for the World Cup draw. But he was drawn into something else — a talk with the U.S. and Mexican presidents....

Food prices in Canada are climbing faster than most people can keep up. And a new report suggests there won’t be a break on grocery bills anytime soon. And: Canada’s flu season is off to an early, and virulent start. Some pediatric hospitals say they are getting flooded with young patients – and cases are likely to keep rising. Also: It’s one of the most famous soccer pitches in the world. Mexico’...

A study on one variety of shingles vaccine already showed it cut diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment. Now researchers have dug deeper into the data – and found the shot could slow progression of dementia in those who already have it. And: People in Minnesota are bracing for more U.S. immigration agents to arrive in their state. Specifically targeting its large Somali population. It comes after...

Assembly of First Nations chiefs demand the immediate withdrawal of a new pipeline deal between Canada and Alberta. The deal would lift the federal ban on oil tanker traffic in northern B.C. waters. National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said it was "as if First Nations rights can be wiped away” with one agreement. And: Russian President Vladimir Putin says, if Europe wants a war, Moscow is ready....

Algoma Steel is laying off about a thousand workers — roughly a third of its workforce. The company is pointing to the effects of U.S. tariffs. But it also had government help: half a billion dollars that was supposed to keep workers on the job. And: A fire has been burning through a Toronto highrise complex for more than four days now. But no one can see it. It’s smouldering between the concrete...

U.S. and Ukrainian officials held another round of talks today - in hopes of getting closer to a peace plan to bring Russia's war on Ukraine to an end. Both delegations called the meeting productive, but there are still concerns that a peace deal will be tilted is Russia's favour. Also: Opposition is mounting against the Alberta‑Ottawa pipeline deal - made official this past week by Prime Minister...

Ukranian and Russian officials are gearing up for potential peace talks - but those efforts are being overshadowed by continued violence. As Kyiv suffered from Russian attacks on Friday, Ukraine struck two Russian oil tankers that are part of their so-called 'shadow fleet'.  Also: A natural disaster -- turning catastrophic. Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after a cyclone killed at...

The federal Liberals insist they’re more united than ever — one day after a cabinet minister quit over changing environmental policies. And: U.S. President Donald Trump vows to “permanently pause” immigration from what he calls Third World countries, after an Afghan national who had been granted asylum is accused of shooting two National Guard members. Also: What happened to “Buy Canadian”? Statis...

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith agree to a pipeline proposal that could flow oil through British Columbia to the Pacific Coast. The partnership is billed as a win for cooperation between Alberta and Ottawa, but it’s already creating some political loss, in the form of pushback from B.C., and a resignation from the Carney cabinet. And: Quebec extends its religious symb...

Dozens of people are dead after a massive fire in Hong Kong. Many people are still missing. The fire still isn’t out, and there’s no word on the cause, but many fingers are pointing to bamboo scaffolding that caused flames to spread very quickly. And: Ottawa announces support for steel and lumber industries coping with U.S. tariffs. The plan includes limits on the amount of foreign steel coming in...

Remembering Colleen Jones. The 65-year-old was a world champion curler, and a member of the Order of Canada. She was also a longtime CBC personality, telling the stories of Canadians over a career that spanned four decades, starting in 1986 as Halifax’s first woman sports anchor. Jones died today following a battle with cancer. And: For a deal that hasn't been officially announced yet, there's alr...

The federal Conservatives attack the Prime Minister for appearing fed up over recent reporter questions about U.S. trade talks. Pierre Poilievre wants to know where Mark Carney’s promised deal is. A month has passed since negotiations fell apart because of Ontario’s anti-tariff ad. Carney says he might visit the White House ‘soon.’ And: A U.S. federal judge has tossed out indictments against forme...

The Trump administration is presenting its 28-point peace plan to end the war between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva. But some European leaders at the meeting say the document heavily favours Russia. Also: Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to Canada from the G20 summit, one step closer to a trade deal with India. The two nations have agreed to restart trade talks after the relationship turned...

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in South Africa this weekend meeting with world leaders and delegates at the G20 summit. Carney is hoping to expand Canada's trade ties beyond the United States, Trump boycotted the summit and didn't send any representatives. But there were pressing geopolitical issues, mainly Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Also: The COP30 climate conference in Brazil has concluded wit...

A confrontation with a grizzly bear has left students and a teacher in B.C. seriously hurt. They were on an outing from an independent school run by the Nuxalk Nation in Bella Coola. Officials say a teacher took the brunt of it trying to fight off the bear. And: Ukraine’s president says his country faces a hard choice. Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke to Ukrainians in a national address about a U.S. prop...

U.S. President Donald Trump accuses multiple Democratic lawmakers of sedition, and says it is punishable by death. They are all military or intelligence veterans, who made a video reminding active military they are obliged to refuse illegal orders. And: Alberta's premier says a B.C. proposal to expand the Trans Mountain pipeline isn’t enough. Danielle Smith wants a new pipeline — backed by Ottawa....

He’s a former Canadian Olympian — and one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives. And the U.S. is now offering $15 million for information leading to the arrest of Ryan Wedding. RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme was in Washington for a joint news conference with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, after seven Canadians were arrested — seven people officials say have ties to a criminal organization headed...

Swedish officials are pitching a big defence deal to Canada. Officials are courting Ottawa to supply the military with fighter jets — which could mean thousands of jobs here in Canada. But any deal could collapse a long-standing agreement with the United States. And: Fighter jets were also on the agenda in Washington. The White House hosted Saudi's Crown Prince on his first trip to the U.S. since...

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government faced a crucial test — with a vote on their budget. Despite drama throughout the day, the government’s economic plan for the country passed. 170 MPs voted in favour of the budget; 168 voted against. Passage of the budget ensured that the country did not face the possibility of a snap election. And: Death rates from cancer continue to fall in Canada as fewer...

It's the biggest night in Canadian football - as more than 30,000 fans watch the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL's 112th Grey Cup. You'll hear about the rivalry between the two teams, as well as the CFL's recent rule changes and Prime Minister Mark Carney's appearance at the game. Also: The arrival of the U.S. military's largest aircraft carrier in the Caribbean...

It's been more than six months since anyone has seen Lily and Jack Sullivan. The two small children from rural Nova Scotia dissapeared in May. All searches so far, have turned up nothing. But their family and community are not ready to give up. They have started a new search - that is being described as a last-ditch effort before winter sets in.  Also: The UN climate conference, COP 30, has r...

As Prime Minister Mark Carney announces a new fossil fuel project, delegates at the COP30 summit are asking — how serious is Canada’s commitment to the environment? And: The Parliamentary Budget Officer predicts the Liberals will blow past many of the projections set out in last week's budget. And he says it’s unlikely the government will meet its goal of shrinking the deficit as a share of GDP. A...