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Statscan: Canada posts largest merchandise trade deficit on record in Apri. Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of two hostages, including Canadian citizen, Judi Weinstein-Haggai.  An estimated 30,000 people are on the move in two western provinces, Manitoba and Saskatchewan from out-of-control wildfires.  

Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.75%. Canadians in steel and aluminum industries are waking up to 50% tariffs from the United States. Wildfires are causing more damage to communities in northern Saskatchewan. No aid will be handed out in Gaza today as Gaza Humanitarian Foundation pauses distribution after violence.  Sexual assault centres say the number of calls they are receiving are...

Fast-moving fire forces evacuation of La Ronge in northern Saskatchewan. Some wildfire evacuees from Manitoba are still trying to find shelter.  Dominic Leblanc, Canada's minister responsible for trade with the United States, goes Washington, D.C. before expected steel and aluminum tariffs put in place.  The Hamas-run health ministry says at least 27 people have been killed near an aid d...

Prime Minster Mark Carney meets with provincial and territorial counterparts. Ukraine defense minister and a senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin lead talks in Istanbul At least 8 injured in attack in Boulder, Colorado at demonstration honoring Israeli hostages.  A large solar field in Alberta generates electricity, but also eggs and honey. CBC/Radio-Canada wins 42 Canadian Screen...

Thousands of people in the Prairies are leaving their communities as wildfires threaten their homes. Dozens killed by Israeli tank fire at aid centre in Rafah. A brisk walk a few times a week could help keep colon cancer away, study suggests. Today is date by which Hudson's Bay is to lay off more than 8,300 employees.

As wildfires force 17-thousand people out of their homes, Prime Minister Mark Carney convenes an incident response group US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth is calling on Indo-Pacific allies to raise defence spending to counter the threat from China. U.S. fugitive Patrick Lutts Jr., arrested after fleeing to Toronto is now speaking out. Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk makes surprise visit to B.C....

Canada's GDP grew by annualized rate of 2.2% in first quarter, beating expectations. Saskatchewan is the latest province to declare a state of emergency -- justy one day after Manitoba - as wildfires force thousands of people out of their homes The accused in Vancouver's fatal car ramming could learn if he's fit to stand trial. A Russian national living in Toronto is accused of violating sanctions...

U.S. Court of International Trade rules many of Donald Trump's tariffs illegal.  Janyce McGregor explains what that US tariff ruling could mean for Canada.  Elon Musk leaves Trump administration after leading effort to slash U.S. government.  Manitoba declares province-wide state of emergency over wildfires.  Alberta battles wildfires amid extreme heat warning.  Fire in ce...

Indigenous leaders in Yukon say support for the search for unmarked graves near former residential schools appears to be diminishing.  Prime Minister Mark Carney makes his Question Period debut.  US President Donald Trump says Canada will have to pay 61 Billion USD to join Golden Dome missile defence system.  Israel says its forces have killed senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar.&nb...

King Charles delivers throne speech, starting new session of Canadian Parliament.  Yukon, B.C. agree to work together on electrical grid connection.  The controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation releases photos to prove it has begun distributing food to Palestinians.  Russia's defence ministry says its troops have taken control of more territory in eastern Ukraine.  Sexual as...

US President Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin has gone absolutely crazy following a major round of aerial attacks on Ukraine. Health officials in Gaza say more than 50 people killed by Israeli airstrikes overnight.  Judge rules some text messages are not admissable as evidence in sexual assault trial of 5 former world junior hockey players. B.C. man has his credit score completely wiped out d...

Russia and Ukraine say they have completed an exchange of prisoners of war the largest since the war began. Today marks five years to the day since George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Texas is a step closer to requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. Big week ahead in Ottawa where Parliament is set to open and King Charles prepares to delive...

Ukraine officials say Russia carried out a large-scale overnight attack targeting Kyiv. European Union reacts to Donald Trump's latest tariff threat, calling for respect, not ultimatums. King Charles' upcoming visit to Ottawa to assert Canadian sovereignty as Donald Trump threatens annexation.

Judge rules NHL player Brett Howden's text message can’t be used as evidence at sex assault trial of ex-world junior players.  North American markets slump after U.S. president Donald Trump threatens new tariffs against Apple and the European Union.  Harvard University sues Trump administration for barring it from enrolling international students. Conservative Kathy Borrelli is holding o...

Two employees of Israel's embassy in Washington - Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgram - shot dead in U.S. capital.  Pressure is mounting on Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to fire his national campaign manager Jenni Byrne.  Stellantis pauses production of Windsor, Ontario-made Charger Daytona for 2026 model year. US federal judge admonishes White House for deporting 8 people to South...

G7 finance ministers work to keep relations friendly at summit in Banff, Alberta.   Quebec's culture minister to table bill that will force digital platforms to add more francophone content.  Pope Leo appeals for Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza.  Leaders in Puvirnituq, Quebec ask Ottawa for help with local water crisis.  Heavy rain triggers flash floods in...

Canada Post workers poised to walk off the job on Friday morning.  Inflation slows to 1.7 per cent in April. Canada and international allies face backlash from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who says "European countries" should be more like US President Donald Trump.  Toronto Police to re-investigate 2015 drowning of two men from the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.  Trump A...

South Asian Canadians raise concerns about their safety following the killing of a businessman in Brampton, Ontario.  US President Donald Trump speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.  Surprise win for pro-Europe candidate Nicusor Dan in Romanian Presidential election.  Spain orders AirBnB to takedown more than 65-thousand listings for holiday rentals.  Israel to allow li...

3 children dead after vehicle they were travelling in was hit by suspected impaired driver in Toronto. Tens of thousands attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass at the Vatican. Prime Minister, Mark Carney, says there will be a budget, but not immediately. Israel continues Gaza airstrikes as indirect talks with Hamas resume in Qatar. 2 killed, others injured after Mexican navy ship sails into Brooklyn Bri...

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Rome for Pope's Sunday inauguration mass. Donald Trump says he will speak with Vladmir Putin Monday morning. British police charge 3 Iranians with espionage. Israel launches major military offensive to seize parts of Gaza. Police in Kingston, Ontario criticized for using drones to catch distracted drivers. The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final.

Russia, Ukraine end first direct talks in 3 years with no agreement. Israel reportedly launches major offensive in northern Gaza.  Leaked report suggest Canada's military is losing a lot of new recruits, quickly after they sign up.  Manitoba firefighters are hoping for rain as they struggle with deadly wildfires.  Los Angeles Sheriff's department investigating Motown legend Smokey R...

Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul to negotiate ceasefire.  Officials in Gaza say multiple Israeli strikes have killed more than a hundred people in Khan Younis.  The Bloc Quebecois intends to launch a legal challenge to the election results in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne.  Canada's finance Minster says the Liberals...

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds his first cabinet meeting since the federal election.  Industry Minister Melanie Joly says she plans to speak of the head of Honda by the end of day.  US President Donald Trump meets Syria's transformational president Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia.  Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan indicted in federal court for allegedly helping an undocumented person...

Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet is sworn in at Rideau Hall. Honda postponing a $15 billion electric vehicle project in Canada due in part to US tariffs. US President Donald Trump has landed in Saudi Arabia for day one of 3 day trip to Middle East. Half a million people Gaza in danger of starvation, according to global authority on hunger, IPC. Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte...

US President Donald Trump is praising new deal with China that pauses some recent tariffs for 90 days.  CBC News is in Saudi Arabia, where Trump is about to kick off his tour of the middle east.  The Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK) promises to disarm and disband in Turkey. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses his country about the recent military conflict with Pakistan.  Pop...