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U.S. President Donald Trump has put out a call - asking other countries to send their navies to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claims, without evidence, to have effectively defeated Iran. Even as Iran maintains military dominance over the vital shipping route, and its military leaders continue to threaten American targets across the Middle East. Also: The skyrocketing price of oi...

Canada's economy lost nearly 84,000 jobs in February, pushing the unemployment rate up to 6.7%. That’s a setback for the labour market and one of the worst monthly job losses seen in years outside of the pandemic. And: The Trump administration pledges to continue its heavy bombardment of Iran. The war has had a dramatic effect on the movement of oil as Tehran targets the Strait of Hormuz. In an ef...

Jewish communities across North America are on alert after another attack. A man drove his car into — and through — a synagogue in Michigan. He was armed, and the car burst into flames inside the building. It’s another incident, adding to the fear felt at synagogues and Jewish schools. And: The first statement from Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the military should keep up its blockade of...

Liberals are celebrating a political coup that brings them one step closer to a majority government. Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has joined the party — crossing the floor from the ranks of the NDP. And: Donald Trump says the U.S. could destroy what's left of Iran in an hour. But the fighting shows no sign of letting up. Iran says it is prepared for a long war of attrition. And it's doubling down on wha...

The RCMP has declared a national security incident over shots fired at the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto this morning. Police are looking for two suspects they say drove up to the building and took shots. Politicians have denounced the shooting, with Prime Minister Mark Carney calling it “reprehensible”. He and others suggested there has been an increase in violence in Canada connected to the...

U.S. President Donald Trump says the war in the Middle East is “very complete, pretty much.” He says the U.S. is far ahead of its initial estimate of four to five weeks. And: Oil prices surge to their highest level since 2022 — to well over $100 a barrel before dropping. The war-driven escalation is sparking fears of a worldwide economic shock. The costs are already being felt in Canada, with incr...

Iran's assembly of experts has chosen a new Supreme Leader. Mojtaba Khamenei was elected to replace his father -- the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes last Saturday. Meanwhile, thick, black smoke continues to blanket the sky over Tehran after the U.S. and Israel targeted multiple Iranian oil depots Also: Renewed fighting between Israel and the Iranian proxy group Hezbollah...

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian is apologizing for attacks on its neighbours that are caught in the crossfire of Iran's war with the U-S and Israel. Despite his words, Iranian drones and missiles continue to strike Gulf countries. Pezeshkian is calling for a diplomatic solution to the crisis, but also rejects U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for Iran's unconditional surrender. Meanwhile, I...

U.S. President Donald Trump is calling for nothing short of Iran’s unconditional surrender, rejecting peace talks. That posture as strikes and counterstrikes continue to hit Iran and surrounding countries for a seventh day. And intense Israeli airstrikes batter Beirut. And: Canadians are paying more at the pump as oil prices climb in response to the war. Also: An Ontario woman murdered this week h...

Iran may be ground zero, but as missile and drone strikes rain down, and casualties climb, neighbouring countries are feeling direct impacts of a widening war. And: Canada and other NATO allies are walking a diplomatic tightrope. Some are sending military resources, others words of support or criticism, as they balance their responses to the war. Also: As their industry gets chopped down by tariff...

The head of the Pentagon insists Iran’s military is growing weary after five days of strikes. Pete Hegseth also says the U.S. is just getting started. And: CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault reports from the northern border of Israel near Lebanon, where strikes and sirens are a persistent fact of life. Also: It's invisible, toxic and lurks in our homes. Radon is the second leading cau...

Fresh waves of attacks hit Iran and other countries in the region, as U.S. President Donald Trump gives another reason for why he made the decision to begin airstrikes. And: For nearly three weeks, 93-year-old Frank Stronach has walked into a Toronto courtroom and listened to seven women testify that he sexually assaulted them. The allegations span from 1977 to 1990 and the passage of time has bee...

The bombing campaign in Iran has drawn in other countries. The U.S. and Israel are targeting Iran, but nations including UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are coming under fire from Tehran. And Lebanon’s Hezbollah is also playing a role — firing rockets at Israel, and drawing Israeli airstrikes. U.S. president Donald Trump says operations are likely to last four or five weeks. But, he hasn’t rul...

The United States and Israel hit Iran with a fresh wave of attacks Sunday - a day after the assassination of the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has vowed retaliation - continuing its own airstrikes on a number of countries in the region. An interim council is running the country. But Khamenei's death, along with the killings of several senior Iranian figures, has created un...

The United States President announced a massive and ongoing military operation against Iran - unleashing a large air assault that hit hundreds of targets across the country. President Trump says the mission is aimed at toppling Iran's regime. And tonight, Trump took to social media - claiming that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is dead. The attack prompted a broad response from Ira...

Canadian doctors are making a new push to catch high cholesterol sooner. They say plaque buildup in the arteries can start as early as childhood due to a genetic condition. They say screening should start as early as 2 years old. Also: Former U.S. President Bill Clinton faces lawmakers over his relationship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, saying he ‘saw nothing,’ adding if he knew a...

Prime Minister Mark Carney is on his way to India. The visit is meant to put years of frosty relations aside and lay the groundwork for a comprehensive trade deal. Sikh activists in Canada say some of them are being threatened by people with ties to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. They say India should not be rewarded with a trade deal. Plus: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre...

Canada’s main teacher federation says violence in classrooms has reached a crisis point. From class size to the lingering effects of pandemic shutdowns, the reasons vary. But they say violence in the classroom is increasing — even with some educators wearing Kevlar. Plus: A top U.S. trade official says Canada may need to face a future with tariffs, regardless of what comes out of upcoming CUSMA re...

Events and vigils are held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia’s invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Vladimir Putin “has not achieved his goals,” while vowing to continue the fight. European leaders are promising billions of dollars to help Ukraine in its efforts. Canada is too, along with more sanctions on Russian energy. Ceasefire talks remain at a standstill, with...

The mood across Mexico remains one of shock and fear after waves of weekend violence hit Puerto Vallarta and other regions. One of the country’s most notorious drug kingpins was killed in a military raid, immediately triggering widespread retaliation from the Jalisco New Generation cartel. More than 70 people are dead — most were soldiers or gang members. Also: The violence has trapped many Canadi...

Violence in the streets of Mexico this morning, after the leader of a powerful drug cartel was killed by the country's military. Local authorities are telling people to stay home and avoid travel. Several Canadian airlines have cancelled flights amid clashes between Mexican authorities and armed groups.  Also: Secret service and law enforcement officers killed an armed 21 year old man who bre...

The U.S. President says he intends to ratchet up tariffs, again. Shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against many of his sweeping tariffs, Trump announced a plan to impose a temporary 10 percent tax on imports from around the world. And then today, Trump took to social media to say he's bumping that up to 15 percent. Also: The city of Lyon has become a flashpoint in France's culture wars. T...

The U.S. Supreme Court delivers the President a major blow, ruling he overstepped his authority by using emergency presidential powers to impose sweeping tariffs last year. Today, he replied angrily at the court decision taking swipes at Justices, the plaintiffs in the case, and Canada, while announcing a new 10 per cent global tariff using a different piece of legislation. Also: Alberta Premier D...

He’s gone from prince to prison… at least temporarily. Police arrested the king’s brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for misconduct in public office. They are investigating whether he shared confidential material with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Also: Canada’s women’s hockey team wins silver at the Winter Olympics in a close game. The team went into the final game as underdogs, but were fir...

Matt Jeneroux is now a Liberal. The ex-Conservative MP switched sides in a surprise move that puts the Carney government closer to a majority. Jeneroux said last year he was quitting politics to spend more time with family. He’s now a special adviser on economic and security partnerships. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre called Jeneroux’s flip a betrayal to his Edmonton Riverbend voters. Also:...