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For the first time, Israel has launched a strike in Doha, Qatar, targeting the political headquarters of Hamas. Redmond Shannon reports on the attack, and how it's put Israel at odds with the U.S., its key ally. The Ontario city of Barrie has declared a state of emergency over homeless encampments. Seán O'Shea explains what this unprecedented step empowers the local government to do. U.S. Presiden...

The federal government unveils its plan to support the East Coast and the struggling aluminum industry battered by tariffs. Heidi Petracek and Touria Izri report on the promises. Palestinian gunmen have opened fire at a busy bus stop in Jerusalem, killing six Israelis. Redmond Shannon reports on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's response. A fugitive father who had been on the run with hi...

Russia unleashes its largest aerial assault on Ukraine, while striking the main government building in Kyiv. What it means for a ceasefire and for sanctions against the Kremlin. Plus, the 15-year-old boy who has been canonized as the Catholic Church's first millennial saint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadians are remembering hockey giant Ken Dryden, after his passing at 78. The torrent of tributes to the Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famer, and his indelible legacy on and off the ice. Plus, Air Canada braces for turbulence again, after flight attendants resoundingly reject a tentative deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada shed 66,000 jobs in August. Anne Gaviola explains what's driving the unemployment rate to new heights, who's hardest hit, and the likely impact on interest rates. Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his multi-billion dollar plan to pump up the economy. David Akin reports on the new funds for workers and businesses hit by U.S. tariffs. Carney has also announced support for canola farmers...

Two Canadians are believed to be among the victims killed in Wednesday's streetcar crash in Lisbon, Portugal. Redmond Shannon reports on the investigation and the accounts from survivors. In Manitoba, a mass stabbing in Hollow Water First Nation has left an 18-year-old woman dead and several others injured. Vasilios Bellos explains what happened, how the 26-year-old suspect died, and the suspect's...

Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising to tighten the purse strings by reining in spending. David Akin looks ahead to Carney's first federal budget this fall, and what the prime minister is still looking to invest in. Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the temporary foreign worker program needs to be axed. Touria Izri explains why business leaders say it's a bad idea. China has hel...

As a new school year begins in Alberta, there are plenty of changes students and parents need to be aware of. Heather Yourex-West reports on the new policies on pronouns and playing sports, as well as a book ban that's been pulled back, and a potential teachers' strike. There are fears for the well-being of Afghanistan's women and girls after a powerful earthquake. Redmond Shannon explains why fem...

Disaster has struck Afghanistan, where a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake has killed at least 800 people and injured more than 2,500 others. Vincent McAviney looks at Afghanistan's devastation, the challenges facing those who need help, and why aid from other countries may not arrive quickly. A group of the world's top scholars says Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Redmond Shannon reports o...

Another community is forced to evacuate in the Northwest Territories, as wildfires continue to spread across the region. Plus, leaders from China, India, Russia and beyond look to reshape global security at a regional summit. And so-called 'COVID babies' are going to school for the first time, after being kept in during most of the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

U.S. President Donald Trump could be gearing up for a legal battle over his tariffs, after a federal appeals court ruled they were illegal. How that's also opened up uncertainties and possibilities for Canada's trade negotiations. Plus, how iconic Canadian brand Zellers is trying to get back into the retail scene, over a decade after going out of business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

A U.S. federal appeals court has ruled that most of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are illegal, in a significant blow to a key pillar of his economic policy. What it means for Canada, and how the White House is pushing back. Plus, Quebec's controversial plan to ban public prayer. Why critics are slamming it as unfairly targeting the Muslim community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

International outrage over Russia's deadly strikes on Ukraine's capital. What's behind the improving Canada-India relations. New clues in the search for a priceless portrait looted by the Nazis. Plus, the Canadian talent behind 'Kpop Demon Hunters,' and how the film became a global sensation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney drums up business in Europe. David Akin reports from Riga, Latvia on the major projects Carney says will benefit Canada, and who's in the running to build Canada's new submarines. Redmond Shannon reports on what Israel is claiming it was targeting when it launched two airstrikes on a Gaza hospital that killed 20 people, including five journalists. U.S. President Donald T...

Israel launches two airstrikes on a hospital in Gaza, killing 20 people, including five journalists. Mike Armstrong explains why it's suspected to be a war crime, Israel's response, and the worldwide condemnation. Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a mission to build European relationships. David Akin reports from Berlin on how defence is high on Carney's agenda. Smokers who are trying to quit may t...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a surprise visit to the capital of war-torn Ukraine, on the country's independence day. What new military aid is he promising for Kyiv? Plus, how a colourful crosswalk in Florida has become the latest flash point in the U.S. crackdown against diversity and inclusion. And a look at the love for Labubus, and how it's fuelling a multibillion-dollar business....

Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Europe to talk about trade. David Akin reports from Poland. Carney is also hoping to secure a ceasefire for Ukraine. Nathaniel Dove reports on the thousands of Ukrainians gathering in Kyiv and Canada calling for an end to Russia's war. The man mistakenly deported to El Salvador reunites with his family in the U.S. Candice Cole explains why Kilmar Ábrego García n...

Canada will be dropping import duties on American goods covered by the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) by Sept. 1. Mackenzie Gray explains Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision; U.S. President Donald Trump's response; and what it might mean for trade talks. Heidi Petracek looks at what this means for businesses and consumers. Mike Armstrong reports on what court documents reveal about the pol...

The prospect of peace is fading as Russia unleashes hundreds of strikes across Ukraine. Redmond Shannon reports on what Russia is ruling out; and what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes is the only way to end the war. Palestinians are scrambling to escape Gaza City. Mike Armstrong reports on their struggle to find safety as Israeli troops move in. Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S....

Frustration is flying high among some Air Canada passengers, as the company tries to get business back to normal. Heidi Petracek reports on what the airline is offering its customers, who's eligible, and the message to all Canadian carriers. Israel begins its takeover of Gaza City. Redmond Shannon reports on where many Palestinians have already moved to, and the signs America's support for Israel...

Air Canada and its union of flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement. Neetu Garcha reports on the reaction, and why the provisional agreement is being called a landmark victory for flight attendants. Heidi Petracek reports on the turbulence for passengers claiming compensation. Are Russia and Ukraine any closer to peace after Monday's meeting at the White House? Jackson Proskow reports...

Air Canada's flight attendants strike on as they refuse to comply with back-to-work orders. How that has caught the airline and the federal government off-guard, as passengers run out of patience. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House again -- this time, joined by European leaders. Will his country have to make concessions, to end R...

Air Canada flight attendants continue to strike, defying back-to-work orders from the federal government and the industrial relations board. What this means for the travel plans of countless flyers. Plus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre prepares for a byelection aimed at getting him back into Parliament. Why he will have to face off with more than 200 other candidates to do so. Learn more abo...

Just hours after Air Canada's flight attendants went on strike -- disrupting travel plans for tens of thousands of people -- the federal jobs minister has stepped in to impose binding arbitration. The reaction from union members, as there remains no clear sign of when things may return to normal. Plus, tragedy in Toronto after an eight-year-old boy is shot and killed by a stray bullet. Learn more...

Air Canada's flight attendants prepare to strike after the union representing them rejects arbitration. The hundreds of flights already cancelled and the travellers left in the lurch, as Canada's largest airline faces a full shutdown. Plus, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's pivotal meeting in Alaska over the war in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...