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The day before the U.S. midterm elections, President Donald Trump touts the Reflecting Pool repairs, while Democrats grapple with internal divisions in their quest to control Congress. Also: Nine B.C. First Nations are challenging the “project of national interest” designation for the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline. And: A CBC News investigation reveals the link between online gambling addicti...

And the final push before U.S. midterm elections in Texas, a state Donald Trump won handily in 2024. And even though the president isn't on the ballot on Tuesday, the race there is being called a referendum on his agenda. Also: A 2025 federal election promise to phase out the captivity of great apes and elephants in Canada has been shelved. Earlier this month, in a letter to a coalition of zoos an...

The campaign for U.S. midterm elections are in their final sprint. On Tuesday, tens of millions of voters will decide which party gets control of the Congress. The Democrats are hoping for a strong showing. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump is hitting the road again this weekend to tip the scales in close races... some in states where Republican losses were once unthinkable. Also: Gen-Z men w...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is working to become the European Union's first associate member, but it is still not clear what the new alliance will mean and how much it will cost Canada. Also: CBC News speaks to the U.S. company that is challenging President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. And: Quebec prosecutors are investigating another instance of misconduct at a Montreal po...

Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Union officials push for closer ties at a summit in Montreal, but some European nations are uneasy with granting Canada an associate member status. Also: Ottawa and workers turn up the pressure on the American owners of Hamilton steelmaker Stelco. And: Grief and anger in Spain after the second train disaster this year. Plus: The final days of campaigning bef...

The U.S. owner of the Hamilton steel plant says he hopes to recall laid off workers before Christmas — if a plan to increase Canadian sales succeeds. Also: The Bank of Canada is raising its interest rate for the first time in years, to 2.5 per cent, to combat the threat of inflation. And: The European Union is planning tariffs on Canadian steel even as Ottawa and Brussels pursue closer economic ti...

October 27th POD

U.S. President Donald Trump is hinting that a trade deal with Canada may be near, but Canadian officials are keeping their cards close to their chests and expectations low. Also: An attempted bank fraud against a Nova Scotia woman escalates to swatting, death threats and hacking. And: Canada’s First Nations leaders sit down with the Prime Minister and first ministers for a meeting that was years i...

David Eby's bet on expanding his NDP majority government in British Columbia - has gone bust. The B.C. Conservatives have won a majority government in Saturday's provincial election. The NDP's seat count has been cut in half, and Eby has now stepped down as party leader. You'll hear more on the results, and why this election was one for the history books.  Also: Brave, warm and hilarious - ju...

Voting in B.C.'s provincial election is underway. NDP leader David Eby called a snap election last month. Since then, polls have tightened between his New Democrats and the B-C Conservatives led by Lorne Doerkson. A total of five parties are competing for seats in the legislature.  Also: There are more major elections happening elsewhere in the world. In Brazil, the incumbent faces a major ch...

U.S. President Donald Trump will lift tariffs on some Canadian products — but add tariffs on others — to help struggling Republican candidates in border states ahead of November's midterms. Also: The White House says first lady Melania Trump has secured a limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to help civilians in the blockaded Ukrainian town of Oleshky. And: Quebec’s new government unveils...

While Albertans voted decisively to reject separation from Canada, they appear to be divided on the other nine referendum questions dealing with immigration, the Constitution and relations with Ottawa. Also: Several Ontario Crime Stoppers branches pause tip collection after a CBC investigation into a massive data breach that leaked the info connected to 1.5 million tips. And: The fatal fire at CFB...

Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party must be pro-Canada, after three quarters of Albertans voted against pursuing separation. Also: Ottawa and Ontario announce an $8.7-billion partnership to support steel, auto and critical mineral sectors, squeezed by the trade war with the United States. And: CBC analysis reveals the true scope of data stolen in a massive Crime Stoppers hack earlier...

Three quarters of Alberta voters say they want their province to remain part of Canada, but they also want a bigger say in how the country is run. Also: Ottawa is relieved by the results of the separation vote, and Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will work with Danielle Smith on another referendum question — immigration. And: Canada is unlikely to strike a trade deal with the U.S., as Washingto...

Dozens of investigators are looking into how a fast-moving fire managed to kill four soldiers and injure dozens more, some of them critically. Also: Alberta residents are voting in a referendum that asks about immigration, relations with Ottawa and whether the province should start thinking about separating from Canada. And: Canada’s inflation jumps in September due to higher fuel. Plus: A B.C. fe...

Officials are calling it one of the worst tragedies for Canada's military on domestic soil during peacetime. A violent, fast-moving fire tore through CFB Wainwright in Alberta. Starting in a training area, setting off a grass fire, the flames spreading quickly beyond the base. Four service members are confirmed dead, and dozens of other people are injured. The cause is under active investigation -...

France is known for mass protests throughout history, but demonstrations today were especially large and violent. Cars and buildings set ablaze, tear gas and water canon turned on protesters, at least 400 people arrested. The French Interior Ministry says half a million people took part in the nationwide demonstrations. The country's largest trade union, however, says there were many more. We'll h...

A former student at the Royal Military College of Canada says a webcam was hidden in her dorm room by another student in 2018, and that the chain of command failed her. Also: Conspiracy theorists are tricking the Canada Revenue Agency into paying out bogus multi-million-dollar refunds. And: Two police officers have been suspended in Montreal in separate allegations of misconduct. They reportedly s...

A new kind of spyware that can be planted on your device – without a single click from you. Also: Canadian research is raising red flags about ultra-processed foods. The study suggests eating too much of it could increase your chances of having a stroke or developing dementia. And: The new White House spokesperson has repeatedly described herself as a lawyer. But it appears she never passed the ba...

Three Canadian Armed Forces reservists are among seven people charged in connection with a plot to kidnap and rob a victim of crypto currency in Toronto. Also: Ukrainian officials say Starlink restrictions weaken the country’s ability to protect itself against Russian attacks. And: Affordability emerges as the leading election issue of the U.S. midterms and that is bad news for Republicans. Plus:...

Experts say rollercoasters are extremely safe, despite the fatal incident at a Six Flags park in Georgia. Also: The Vatican reveals Pope Leo has lung cancer, after he has surgery to remove a growth. And: A 30-year-old cold case murder trial in P.E.I. has fallen apart. The crown says Charlottetown police lost key evidence. Plus: Advance polls are open for Alberta's referendum on whether to vote on...

Canadian businesses find new product innovations to make up for lost U.S. markets. And Ottawa works with Europe on a daring plan to get around the U.S. hold on international payment systems through VISA and Mastercard. And: AI is becoming a companion of choice for a growing number of teens looking for emotional support. It’s worrying experts. But in New Brunswick, an ambitious curriculum change is...

Officials in Saudi Arabia say the international airport in Riyadh has come under attack for the second time in 24 hours. It comes after a strike on Saturday killed more than a dozen people and injured hundreds more. Canada has joined other nations in condemning the attacks, that are being claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels.      Also: Hurricane Simon has hit towns and...

Hurricane Isaias has made landfall in the southeastern United States as a Category 2 storm. Crews in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle are now working to clean up the debris, and restore power to nearly a million people.  Meanwhile in the Pacific, Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel are bringing destructive winds, storm surges and rain to coastal areas of Mexico and the U.S. Also: The F...

The decline of 68,000 jobs comes despite predictions of growth from economists and after tens of thousands of jobs were lost in August. Also: Canada is the only G7 nation that has no capacity to launch its own satellites into space. Now, several Canadian companies are working to change that. And: Outrage over the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood killer Nidal Hassan. Plus: L...