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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...

The Prime Minister has announced the second batch of major infrastructure projects. There is a focus on mining and energy. And that is raising concerns by some about the environmental impacts. And: The new study offering clues to a rise in colorectal cancer among young adults—both men and women alike. Also: The day after the release of emails suggesting closer links between Donald Trump and Jeffer...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took questions today for the first time since losing two MPs. And he said he has no plans to change his leadership style. He says he’s the only leader trying to make life affordable for Canadians. And: Donald Trump "knew about the girls.” That’s one of the comments in emails released from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In messages to his friend Ghislai...

Ceremonies of remembrance mark the sacrifices of Canadian soldiers. And: Some veterans say budget changes mean they’ll get less money in their disability pensions. Also: Major League Baseball has been thrown a curveball. Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers face a host of federal charges. They are accused of taking bribes from sports betters for rigging their stats. Plus: Technology’s effect on the sy...

Canada loses its measles elimination status, meaning it can no longer claim to be measles-free. Since the fall of 2024, Canada has recorded more than 5,000 measles cases in nine provinces and one territory. And: Alberta has its first flu death of the season. It may be a sign of things to come, as experts warn the country could be facing “the worst kind of flu season.” Also: New technology is revea...

Chris D'Entremont, the former conservative MP who crossed the floor to join the Liberals this week, speaks to CBC News in an exclusive interview. He says the treatment he recieved from some of the party's senoir members - is what convinced him to leave. Also: Typhoon Fung Wong has made landfall in the Philippines. It slammed ashore with winds reaching 200 kilometres an hour and torrential rain...f...

First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples have a long history of military service to this country. Though every major conflict -- and in times of peace. From before Canada was even a country, up to the present day. Their contributions are being honoured across the country today - as part of Indigenous Veterans Day. Also: Canadians so far are dodging the worst of American flight cancellations brought...

The federal budget has passed its second big test in the House of Commons, as federal Conservatives wrap up a difficult week. One of their MP's crossed the floor to the Liberals, another says he is leaving Parliament altogether. And: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency culls the ostrich population on a farm in Edgewood, B.C. Yesterday, the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal to save the flock...

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux resigns from Parliament. His decision didn’t come with an explanation. It makes it more likely the Liberals will be able to pass the federal budget in a few weeks. Also: The CFIA moves in to cull an ostrich herd in B.C., after a fight that went all the way to the Supreme Court. And: The U.S. government shutdown could have an effect on your travel plans. Airports at ma...

Budget day brought a political shock, and a clearer indication of where Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to take the government. The shock—a floor crossing. MP Chris d’Entremont left the Conservatives to join the Liberals, saying Pierre Poilievre’s leadership style is too negative. And d’Entremont has hinted he may be the first, but won’t be the last. We’ll have that, and also reaction from small...

Mark Carney’s government -- now has a blueprint. An economic plan -- focused on capital upgrades to infrastructure, industry, housing and defence. It includes a 78-billion dollar deficit. And a political price -- still being calculated.  Canada is back on the list of approved countries for Chinese group tourism. Beijing banned group tourism to many places during the pandemic. It has been slow...

The finance minister has new shoes, and tomorrow the new government will release its first budget. The pressure from the U.S. trade war is immense, and this is the government’s first fiscal update in almost a year. Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising a “generational” budget – one that will reset Canada’s economy. But the Liberals are three seats short of a majority – so they need to convince o...

Prime Minister Mark Carney is back from Asia - and facing a delicate political test at home. His government's first budget lands on Tuesday, setting the stage for a crucial confidence vote. He’ll need opposition support to pass it and right now - it's not clear where that will come from.  Also: Voters cast their ballots across Quebec today for municipal elections. In Montreal, there are more...