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A 22-year-old Utah man is arrested in the killing of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk earlier this week on a university campus. Authorities say Tyler Robinson’s family and friends convinced him to turn himself in. And: CBC News has learned the federal government plans to crack down on people willfully intimidating and obstructing others who are entering places of worship, cultural commun...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says it’s time to build big, and build quickly. Today he revealed a list of five “nation building” projects, including LNG production, and small nuclear reactors. We’ll look at two of those projects in a bit more detail — mines in Saskatchewan and B.C. More on the plans, the people and the pushback. And: The hunt is on for the person who shot Conservative influencer Char...

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk — founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA — died in hospital after being shot at a speaking event at a Utah college. The 31-year-old was a key ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and influential in driving youth support for Trump during last year’s election. And: Canada pledges support for Poland after multiple Russian drones violated Po...

Israel strikes the headquarters of Hamas political leaders in Qatar. Hamas says five of its members are dead. Israel calls it retaliation for a gun attack yesterday in Jerusalem. Qatar calls today’s strike a cowardly criminal assault. The escalation is drawing condemnation from other countries in the Middle East, and around the world. And: Barrie, Ontario becomes the latest city to declare a state...

Prime Minister Mark Carney rolls out his strategy to brace the Canadian economy for a long-term tariff war. He and his ministers announce the details of millions in spending to help businesses — and employees — survive. And: Alberta’s government reveals the latest plan on sexually explicit books in school libraries. Also: Canadian doctors say sports betting ads promote dangerous behaviour, and cou...

People in Ukraine are on edge after Russia launched its largest air assault of the war so far. Kyiv's main government building was struck for the first time - and multiple people were killed. You’ll hear about the scale of the bombardment, and reaction from Ukraine’s western allies. Also: People are returning to Whati, Northwest Territories - after an evacuation order was lifted this weekend. But...

Canadians are remembering hockey legend Ken Dryden, who died yesterday at the age of 78. During his career, Dryden was a Hall of Famer - with six Stanley Cups under his goalie pads - and was a key part of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970s. He was also a lawyer, author, politician AND NHL executive. We'll take a look back on his long and storied career. Also: The Toronto International Film Festiv...

Canada’s unemployment rate is at its highest in nearly a decade, excluding the first years of the pandemic. The economy lost 66,000 jobs last month. Particularly hard hit – industries most exposed to tariffs. And: Prime Minister Mark Carney announces billions in funding he says will transform that faltering economy. He calls it the most comprehensive suite of trade measures in Canadian history. We...

Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba is mourning the death of an 18-year-old, who was killed in a mass stabbing by her brother this morning. Another seven people from the community were injured. We’ll have the latest details. Vaccines were front and centre as a U.S. senate committee grilled Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Senators asked about his decisions to replace all expert members of...

Prime Minister Mark Carney warns American tariffs on Canada won’t likely be lifted any time soon. His cabinet met to talk about walking the tightrope of boosting defense spending and protecting the economy from tariffs, all while “spending less”. And: Carbon capture is a key part of industry’s plans to mitigate climate change. But it turns out the world’s storage capacity is a lot smaller than we...

The first day of school is a lunch bag letdown for students at Dalhousie University in Halifax. A lockout means most classes have been cancelled, and it’s not clear when they will start up again. And: The military has a spare parts problem. A CBC exclusive on Canada’s battle readiness. Also: The legacy of Graham Greene. The Oscar-nominated Canadian actor died yesterday. He lit up stages and screen...

Evacuees are arriving in Hay River, N.W.T. from multiple communities. Residents of Fort Providence are watching and waiting as a fast-moving wildfire bears down on their homes. The smoke is spreading to other parts of Canada. And: In Newfoundland and Labrador, kids and families are trying to navigate the first days of school under the shadow of one of the province’s worst wildfire seasons — with c...

Hundreds of people in the Northwest Territories are out of their homes due to rapidly spreading wildfires, with Fort Providence becoming the latest community under evacuation order. More are getting ready to go, at a moment's notice. Dry conditions and high winds creating ideal conditions for wildfires - and officials calling the fire situation "critical". Also: Alberta's premier is halfway throug...

Wildfires have ravaged much of Canada during this summer. First, it was the Prairies, then Atlantic Canada - now, wildfires are leading to evacuation orders in the North. The small community of Whati, Northwest Territories is nearly empty - as an encroaching fire threatens the community. Also: A federal appeals court decision on Friday ruled many of President Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal. Th...

From classics to contemporary works, more than 200 books are being removed from libraries and classrooms by the Edmonton Public School Board. It follows a provincial directive targeting literature with sexual content. And: A stabbing at an Ottawa grocery store is being investigated as a hate-motivated crime that targeted a Jewish woman. Politicians have been condemning the attack that has left the...

A new national report on sports highlights ‘widespread abuse,’ and a ‘culture of silence’ is occurring at all levels. The Future of Sport Commission in Canada says the federal government needs to do better to protect our athletes from maltreatment, and made 71 recommendations, including the creation of an independent watchdog for sport. And: Members of a U.S. family are suing the makers of artific...

More Canadians are getting caught up in U.S. President Donald Trump’s border security crackdown. New data shows American agents are searching more mobile phones than ever before, even though trips south of the 49th parallel continue to plummet. And: Denmark has summoned the head of the U.S. Embassy over claims three Americans linked to Trump are running an influence campaign in Greenland. The trio...

The Prime Minister hints at upcoming plans for the country’s port infrastructure. On a stop in Germany during his European trip, Mark Carney says an announcement on new investments is coming within weeks, pointing to upgrades to ports in Montreal and Churchill, Manitoba that will help ship energy and minerals to European customers. And: Thousands of people march though the streets across Israel, a...

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the high-ranking Trump administration official and television personality, is urging the Canadian government to step in, and save a B.C. herd of ostriches from being culled. The farm’s owner lost a legal bid last week to stop the destruction of the birds, following an outbreak of avian influenza. Dr. Oz says the ostriches may hold clues to help control the virus. And: The prime mini...

In a surprise visit to Kyiv, Prime Minister Mark Carney re-affirmed Canada's commitment to help re-arm Ukraine. It was Carney's first visit to the war torn country since becoming Prime Minister. We'll also look ahead to his meetings with allies in Poland, Germany and Latvia in the coming days. Also: Donald Trump is threatening to expand what he calls a crackdown on crime. The U.S. President sugges...

The blue and yellow Ukrainian flag is flying across the country today. Today is flag day, which marks the eve of Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union. Now, 21 years after the first official flag day, Ukrainians are again fighting for sovereignty from Moscow. And weary Ukrainians are desperate for the war with Russia to end - but are struggling to imagine how a peace deal can be secured.&nb...

Canada is taking the tariffs off goods from the United States that are covered by the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. The prime minister says the move will push forward trade talks with the U.S.; the opposition leader calls it capitulation. And: The world’s leading authority on food insecurity says there is famine in Gaza City. The UN backed IPC estimates a half a million Palestinians face starvatio...

New details emerge on an alleged terror plot near Quebec City. One of those charged spoke openly about another Waco massacre. Four men — including two serving soldiers — are accused of hoarding a massive cache of weapons to supply an anti-government militia and a plot that included violence against government authorities. Also: Opioid deaths in Canada were down last year. The reasons are varied, i...

Air Canada says people need to “pack their patience” as they try to rearrange their flights. Tens of thousands of passengers are calling — trying to get information now that the airline is resuming operations. And: The U.S. places sanctions on a Canadian judge at the International Criminal Court. We’ll have more on who, and why. Also: Fruit growers in B.C. have had a hard few years, due to climate...

Air Canada says operations will resume, now that it has reached a tentative deal with the union representing its flight attendants. Thousands of flights were disrupted when the strike started on Saturday. We have details on how quickly things will get back to normal. And: If you’re wondering why prices are up at the grocery store, the culprit may not be what you suspect. Don’t think trade, think c...