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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 addiction and suicide.

Plus: Investigation into the dramatic crash of a private plane in Florida that killed 9 people, an Ebola warning from a top African health official, and hackers target supermarket fridges across Europe.

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 and animal welfare advocates, the federal government would not commit to pursuing the long-stalled legislation that would do just that.

Plus: The ocean was a lifeline for the residents of a small French island off Newfoundland. Now its becoming their biggest threat. Rising waters are forcing people to move to higher ground.

Also: In Newfoundland and Labrador, there's a push to get young people to join the fishing industry. The work force is aging. Enter a captain showing young people the possibilities -- and the pressures -- of running your own boat.

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 who helped Trump get elected, appear to be turning away from the him just days before midterm elections.

Plus: Young people are taking to the streets in countries around Europe. Cost of living, education and healthcare are some of the issues fuelling today's demonstrations in Spain, Poland and in 30 cities across Germany.

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 police station that has been at the centre of a major racism scandal.

Plus: A $6 billion US crypto heist at Binance, Saskatchewan First Nations divided on a new data centre, humanitarian aid reaches blockaded Ukrainian town of Oleshky, and battleground Texas days before the midterms.

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 before the U.S. midterms, warnings about the potential spread of Ebola, Montreal’s homeless shelter concerns, and what happens when a small town loses its biggest employer.

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 ties.

Plus: Illegal cannabis from Canada floods Europe, doubts about election integrity are being fanned by Trump supporters ahead of the U.S. midterms, and Quebec is the latest province to consider abandoning daylight saving time.

Polls close in Israel’s election, but the results of the vote — and the makeup of the next government — will take some time to be determined.

Also: The Liberal government has tabled its revamped MAID legislation that excludes people suffering solely from mental illness from qualifying for medically assisted death.

And: Critics accuse the Trump administration of trying to undermine the integrity of the midterm elections a week before the vote.

Plus: CBC/Radio-Canada announces Canada’s five finalists for the Eurovision Song Contest; Ottawa signs a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates; soccer great Kylian Mbappe apologizes to China; and the high price of new cancer drugs puts patients in an impossible position.

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 in the making.

Plus: Anthropic files for an initial public offering, the first youth-led climate lawsuit goes to court, high stakes in Israel's election, and remembering Eric Bauza – the voice of many beloved cartoon characters.

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 - just some of the ways Sergeant Morgan Wong is being remembered. He’s one of four soldiers killed in the tragic fire at CFB Wainwright last weekend. His funeral was held today in Edmonton.

And: In the U.S. midterms, there are few issues that don't fall along partisan lines. But for both Republican and Democratic voters, there are two words that get a lot of people's blood boiling: data centres. And the President's support of data centres is looming over a close Senate race in Ohio.

Plus: Serbia's Aleksander Vucic concedes defeat in election, the debate over conscription exemptions in Israel, A 93 year old defying assumptions of aging bodies, and more.

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 challenge against the son of a former president. Meanwhile in Serbia, students are selecting candidates to run in the country's elections tomorrow... with the goal of toppling the ruling party.

And: Drugmakers Moderna and Merck have announced a groundbreaking treatment in fighting melanoma. Researchers say a new vaccine using MRNA technology can help cut the chances of melanoma tumors coming back.

Plus: Liam Hicks's path to the Major Leagues 

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 its strategy to fight homelessness.

Plus: First Nations leaders get a seat at the table in Ottawa, B.C. gears up for its snap election Saturday, the Winnipeg Jets trade superstar goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils.

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 Wainwright started as a result of training at the base, according to Canada’s top military brass.

Plus: A push to curb gambling ads, Prime Minister Mark Carney inks an agreement with Turkey, Ottawa puts Stelco’s U.S. owner on notice, and New York City council votes “neigh” to horse drawn carriages.

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 this year.

Plus: Governments and businesses around the world rush to patch dangerous website vulnerabilities, U.S. envoy in Moscow, the challenge of harvesting olives in the West Bank, Ohio's Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash for a campaign ad featuring opponent's estranged mother.

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 Washington is focussed on the midterm elections.

Plus: Communities across Canada mourn victims of the fire at CFB Wainwright, Quebec’s Lieutenant Governor will not attend the swearing in of the new provincial government, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tries to mend frayed relations with the U.S.

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. ferry strikes a humpback whale, and wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico is in decline 16 years after the largest oil spill in history.

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 - while the province, and the country, rally to offer medical help and support. 

Plus: Ukraine hit with more Russian drone strikes, Vancouver's unsold condos, Quebec threatens to derail a high-speed rail project, and more.

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 have the latest from Paris.

Also: In California, firefighters are battling a wildfire just south of Los Angeles. The fast moving blaze in Orange County has burned several homes, forced evacuations from many others, and left tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power.

And: In the Democratic Republic of Congo, health officials are still struggling to bring a massive ebola outbreak under control. Thousands are still infected, and thousands more have died. Many of those are children. You'll hear how the outbreak is affecting Congo's most vulnerable.

Plus: Donald Trump pauses some sanctions on Russia, Final campaign weekend on Alberta's referendum, The growing demand for local lamb in Newfoundland and Labrador, and more.

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 subjected vulnerable people to degrading and humiliating behaviour.

Plus: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith joins Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigning ahead the Alberta referendum, two back-to-back elections in B.C. sow confusion and concern about democracy, West Bank violence, and “yellow vests” and unions join French students in their protests against education shortfalls.

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 bar in any jurisdiction.

Plus: More than 30 children dead in school collapse in Pakistan, teenager dies in occupied West Bank, NATO countries race to counter Russian drones, and more.

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: Canada courts India’s trade, last push for votes in Alberta's referendum, flags as a tool of intimidation in the occupied West Bank, and Canadian companies showcase their anti-drone technologies for military use.

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 sovereignty for the province, the man convicted of killing rapper Tupac Shakur is sentenced, and a new way of seeing your favourite musician — via hologram.

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 teaching kids from a young age to be the ones in control of AI tools.

Also: The popularity of used clothing shops is rising, but thrift stores are starting to drown under a flood of clothing donations. Much is going to waste now because fast fashion is overwhelming them.

Plus: A big expansion of a uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan will make Canada a leading producer. But the Rook 1 mine is already improving the lives of the Indigenous people being hired to work on it. Also, new lockers are popping up in Canadian parks offering free access to sports gear, like soccer balls. And it’s finding a lot of takers.

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 popular tourist areas along Mexico's southwest coast. The eye of the category 4 storm has so far remained off the coast as it moves north. But even without a direct landfall, Simon has brought damaging winds, storm surge and flooding.

And: Steel-maker Stelco says despite pressure from Ottawa, it's going ahead with laying off hundreds of Ontario workers. Last week, the federal government issued an ultimatum to the company: Produce a plan to keep those jobs, or be taken to court. The CEO of Stelco’s parent company insists, they are operating within the law. 

Plus: Malaysia's mass deportation of refugees from Myanmar, Minneapolis residents mobilize to keep intimidation away from polling stations, The friendly rivalry between Alberta and Montana football teams, and more.

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 French government is trying to put an end to a nationwide student uprising. For more than two weeks, high school students have taken to the streets to protest the conditions in their schools. So far, the demonstrators have been unmoved by proposals from officials, and they are vowing to keep marching until all of their demands are met. 

And: Once upon a time, record labels promoting new, up and coming pop stars devised a strategy to bring their artists to the youth: shopping mall tours. But as the era of the boy band faded away, and malls went into decline, those tours stopped. Now, a staple brand of malls everywhere is trying to bring them back.

Plus: NATO strengthens defence in the skies of Russia's neighbours, Volunteer firefighters struggle to cope with rising diesel prices, and more.

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: Landmark Supreme Court decision, a conversation with Alberta separatist leader Mitch Sylvestre, and Nobel Peace Prize for International Criminal Court Judge Navi Pillay.

A Russian glide bomb kills 30 people in eastern Ukraine, as Moscow increasingly targets civilians and civilian infrastructure.

Also: Ottawa unveils a $2 billion rebate program available to hundreds of thousands of Canadian households to install heat pumps in an effort to save them money and lower emissions.

And: The city of Montreal unveils its plans to protect vulnerable people from the cold this winter.

Plus: Polls suggest a Democratic surge ahead of U.S. midterm elections, continuing opposition to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s signature economic legislation, Canadian students’ math skills are sliding, and what happens when a giant AI data centre comes to town?

The Liberal government will indefinitely ban access to medically assisted death for people who are only suffering from a mental illness.

Also: Calls for responsibility for online platforms that allow their users to plan violence, after revelations the Tumbler Ridge shooter used Discord to plan the attack.

And: A day of grief and reflection in Israel as the country marks the third anniversary of October 7th attacks by Hamas.

Plus: Lawyers for Christa Pike say she is angry and confused after her botched execution, Ozempic for kids, and a small green crab creates a huge problem for Newfoundland.

A 30-year-old Washington State resident is accused of offering advice, money and "technical assistance" to the shooter in the six months leading up to the killings. Police also say the two conspired to try to livestream the attack.

Also: Quebec has elected a separatist government — what it means for Alberta and the future of the Canadian federation.

And: Three years after the October 7th Hamas attacks against Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is again being accused of ignoring warnings.

Plus: Ottawa’s ultimatum to Stelco’s owners, the far-reaching consequences of the Warner Bros. - Paramount mega-merger, and why is whey protein so expensive?

People in Quebec are casting their votes to determine who will lead the next government.

Also: Canadians born abroad face years of waiting to receive their citizenship certificates after a recent change in legislation.

And: The most comprehensive study yet confirms Black mothers face a much higher risk of complications before and after birth, pointing to systemic racism.

Plus: Violent student protests in France enter another week, the boys are not all right, and does Russia have an outbreak of the plague?

After a rigorous search in the open waters off the Massachusetts coast, the U.S. Coast Guard has called off the search for six people that were onboard a Canadian medical flight that vanished on Saturday. The Ontario registered jet travelling from Bermuda to Boston lost radar contact after the pilot signaled an in-flight emergency.

Also: With four weeks until the U.S. midterms decide control of Congress, President Donald Trump is on a swing through conservative strongholds. Confronting low poll numbers, the President is promising economic disaster if voters defect - while pitching cash payouts if Republicans hold power. 

And: In Italy, The fight against organized crime is remembered through stories of police officers, prosecutors and judges who took it on...and sometimes paid with their lives. But women from Mafia families have also played a crucial role. As Italy marks 35 years since the creation of its witness protection program, you'll hear from the women who've spoken out. 

Plus: Final campaign day in Quebec, Bosnia's election, Filipino roots in "Forgotten Island", and more.

The U.S. Coast Guard crews is conducting a major search and rescue operation off the coast of Massachusetts. They're looking for an Ontario based air ambulance carrying six people that vanished off radar near Nantucket. 

Also: E-scooter injuries have nearly tripled in the past year. So doctors and police are urging parents to treat them as serious vehicles rather than toys. While Ottawa considers establishing national safety standards, a new CBC Marketplace investigation reveals a dangerous regulatory grey zone that's allowing the high-speed devices to be sold in stores - along with models marketed to kids. 

And: Florida residents will soon vote on whether to scrap residential property taxes. If they do, It'll mean municipalities will have less money for things like infrastructure, water management and emergency services. But the state's governor has a solution to make up for the revenue loss: tax Canadians more. You'll hear how snowbirds are reacting.

Plus: How Alberta separation would affect Canada's economy, The rise of exotic animal smuggling in India, and more.

New York’s Attorney General Letitia James will now lead an investigation into allegations of gang rape at Cornell University.

Also: Under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, G7 nations agree to open up their oil reserves, but will it bring down fuel prices?

And: Canada’s top civilian honour for actor and activist Michael J. Fox.

Plus: A separatist party could form the next government in Quebec – which would create a new challenge for Ottawa, India’s protest Cockroach Janta party takes aim at the country’s top election official, and soccer giant Manchester City is pushing back against accusations of large-scale financial rule-breaking.

A new pipeline carrying Alberta bitumen to southern B.C. has been declared a project of national interest. Ottawa will fast track approvals and consultations for the West Coast Pacific Link – drawing praise from industry and pushback from some First Nations and environmental groups.

Also: New details of the botched execution of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike.

And: Canadian Joshua Kutryk is among four astronauts on a joint NASA-SpaceX mission to the International Space Station.

Plus: India celebrates the “hero” pilot credited with preventing a Flydubai crash; Canada, the U.S. and other G20 nations talk trade in Milwaukee; and pollution alert! Would you wear a gadget that warns you of bad air?

Events across Canada mark the Day for Truth and Reconciliation, but in B.C., the solemn day is marred by a tragic accident.

Also: Israeli officials say passengers and crew of a FlyDubai flight foiled a co-pilot's attempt to crash the aircraft, after he stabbed the pilot and sent the jet plunging nearly 14,000 feet.

And: The American CEO of the company that owns Stelco defends the decision to idle a Hamilton steel plant.

Plus: Six years for manslaughter for a Nova Scotia man who killed his ailing wife, Russia’s drones target Ukrainian grain exports, Fort McMurray’s big hopes for a new pipeline, and testosterone treatments for menopause -- yay or nay?

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the expansion of the LNG Canada terminal in Kitimat will create thousands of jobs and strengthen Canada’s trade ties with Asia.

Also: A B.C. judge stays drug trafficking charges against two harm reduction activists, saying parts of Canada’s drug laws are unconstitutional.

And: U.S. President Donald Trump and AI executives sign a voluntary accord on artificial intelligence standards and protections.

Plus: How Canada’s economy is coping with economic headwinds; cancer-causing infections; and the P.E.I. oyster fishery looks for ways to deal with a devastating disease.

The United States is set to ban a select number of Canadian imports starting Tuesday.

Also: Hamilton steel plant Stelco is laying off hundreds of workers in an effort to survive the effects of US tariffs.

And: The view from Maine: Donald Trump’s tariffs may help Democrats unseat Republican senator Susan Collins.

Plus: Condemnation of a white supremacist gathering in B.C., five suspects arrested near a U.K. military base are released on bail, and Hockey Night in Canada returns — with a twist.

A small, English village remains evacuated tonight following the arrests of five men near an air-base. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation, and bomb disposal units were called to the scene

Also: A day after flatly rejecting a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump tells Axios negotiations with Iran could resume as early as this week. Though Iranian state media says no talks are planned. With the price of gas creating strong headwinds for Republicans in November's midterms, some Trump allies are now trying to distance themselves from the President.

And: In Mexico City, Thousands flooded the streets to mark a grim anniversary. After twelve years, there are still no clear answers for the families of forty-three missing students. They're demanding the military turn over hundreds of pages of case files, as President Claudia Sheinbaum prepares to release a major update on the case.

Plus: One week left in the Quebec provincial election campaign, Imran Khan's son speaks out, the toxic haze choking much of southeast Asia, and more.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand addressed the United Nations General Assembly today - laying out Canada’s vision on everything from Arctic sovereignty to the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Also: Members of a First Nation in northern Ontario are eager to return home, after a sewage spill in August prompted the community to declare a state of emergency. 

And: Smart glasses with video cameras are becoming more common. But some people in the night-life industry say, that's changed the way people experience the dance floor - and they're trying to bring the scene back to a more analog time.

Plus: Donald Trump's plan to reduce drug prices, B.C.'s outdated fire forecasting, and more.

A new investigative report from American magazine Mother Jones says the chatbot told the shooter how to avoid its own safeguards.

Also: Police are investigating a threatening email sent to Muslim schools across Canada.

And: The U.S. trade representative says Washington is in no hurry to reach a deal with Canada.

Plus: New poll suggests slipping support for Alberta sovereignty and Premier Danielle Smith; CBC News speaks to a Canadian drone operator in Ukraine; and will Quebec City get its own CFL team?

Also: Canada’s quiet preparations for a potential U.S. invasion.

And: U.S. President Donald Trump rolls out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart.

Plus: Palestinian and Israeli leaders trade accusations at the UN General Assembly; a rise in lithium battery fires prompts calls for regulation; backlash against restaurants using AI for photos of their food; and when traditions and environment collide.

Also: Texas has a change of heart on AI data centres. Should Canada pay attention?

And: B.C.’s David Eby under fire for calling a snap provincial election.

Plus: Sentencing hearing begins for Ontario’s convicted poison seller, El Niño’s deadly path, and migrants who risk everything to cross into Mexico despite U.S. crackdown.

U.S. President Donald Trump once again threatens to “annihilate” Iran in a speech to the UN General Assembly.

And: The U.S., Denmark and Greenland unveil the details of a new security pact that gives Washington more military access.

Plus: Pushback against the new economic legislation by the Liberal government, waving the (Alberta) flag, the plight of the man known as the “Father of Nunavut”, and what happened to all the hurricanes?

The Liberal government of Mark Carney introduces major economic legislation on the opening day of Parliament. The intended goal is to speed up development and keep labour peace.

And: Families of the victims of the Air India Flight 182 bombing say the RCMP told them that after 41 years, the investigation is now inactive.

Plus: Three major U.S. news organizations sue the Trump administration after being barred from the White House; who are the Houthis? And Quebec parties' promises to boost the birth rate in the province.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a diplomatic and domestic blitz. Fresh off talks with French President Emmanuel Macron to deepen ties with Europe, Carney returns to Ottawa tonight as Parliament prepares to re-open. His government's first priority - major economic legislation to fast-track projects and overhaul labor laws. But opposition leaders are bracing for a fight.

Also: Kerry-Lynne Findlay, the embattled leader of British Columbia's Conservative Party, has stepped down. In recent days, Findlay's caucus lost 14 MLAs - Eleven of whom resigned, and three who were booted by party leadership. We'll have more on what happened, and where the party goes amid a potential snap election.

And: Ed Sheeran is responding to public outcry after opener Macklemore was dropped from his tour over pro-Palestinian remarks. At his first concert since Macklemore's departure, Sheeran apologized to fans in Philadelphia last night -hours after a protest was held near his concert venue. 

Plus: Ukraine's struggle to fight off Russian drones, UN prepares to select a new leader, The obstacles around reviving passenger rail in Canada, and more.

Denmark and Greenland state any agreement with the United States would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty. It puts an end to the year long tension after Donald Trump’s threat to seize the Arctic island – but the details on the deal are still scarce. 

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The Federal Liberal party wraps a two day caucus in Ottawa ahead of a return to the House of Commons on Monday.  

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President Trump has banned reporters from CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House. He says it's because those outlets are biased against his administration.

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British pop star Ed Sheeran is in Philadelphia tonight in his first concert since Macklemore was taken off his U.S. tour. The rapper was dropped after shouting "Free Palestine" at a show earlier this month. In response -- all of Sheeran's supporting acts pulled out -- including his backing band.

Ride-hailing app Uber has changed how people get around cities. But has failed to take off in one of Africa's largest market.

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It's the closing weekend of the Toronto International Film Festival. Amidst all the celebrities, red carpets and hoopla... the Academy Awards came to Toronto too. Not the actual Oscars, but the "Student Academy Awards." that story and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal caucus are meeting in Ottawa — laying out their agenda ahead of the fall sitting of Parliament, set to begin Monday.

And: B.C.’s political map is also changing as more Conservative MLAs leave, and the new CentreBC party gains some members.

Also: Canada’s time zones map is getting complicated, as another province stops making the twice-yearly change.

Plus: Shifting priorities in Quebec’s election campaign, the latest in the Kennedy Center drama, beekeepers warn the harm from the latest U.S. tariffs on Canadian honey will extend far beyond their industry, and more.

The Prime Minister is pitching European lawmakers on a deeper alliance with the EU. The idea has its critics on both sides of the Atlantic. And it’s the clearest sign yet of where Canada is placing its bets as the trade war with Washington drags on.

And: The union representing some 9,000 workers in Ontario urges Stellantis not to sell off its Brampton plant, calling it a symbol of Canada's entire auto industry.

Also: During the pandemic, many Canadian doctors became household names like Canada’s former top doctor Theresa Tam, and B.C.’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry. Scammers are taking advantage of that fame — to create AI-deepfakes, in order to sell fake cures online.

Plus: Canadian companies adapting to tariffs, Aberta’s dual-practice healthcare model, tragedy in Yemen, and more.

European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to be the first “associate” member of the EU. What that means is still undefined, but it’s being envisioned as stretching beyond the existing (but still not fully ratified) Canada-EU trade agreement.

And: As Canada pursues closer ties with Europe, one Republican senator says that will hurt the chances of a deal with the U.S. At the same time, some American lawmakers are planning a trip to Canada to try to mend fences amid the trade war.

Also: CBC News has access to documents that suggest the India-based Bishnoi gang feels emboldened in its operations in Canada. The trove of documents shows how law enforcement here is responding.

Plus: Alberta separation costs, Conservative caucus meeting, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to open up Canada's four largest airports to private investment. The airports will still be publicly owned, but Carney is predicting the change could bring tens of billions of dollars.

And: Carney is trying multiple tactics with a common goal: getting companies — both domestic and foreign — to spend more money in Canada. Find out what the “mega deduction” is.

Also: What Canada’s AI leaders are saying about calls to regulate or slow down the technology.

Plus: Alberta NDP flips a Conservative seat in Calgary, FBI head faces senate questioning, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is working to attract investment to Canada — as much as $1 trillion by the end of the decade. Sounds like a win for Canadians. But not everyone is happy about the plans.

And: AI leaders want more regulation from the U.S. government, saying their own technology could be an existential risk to humanity. But President Donald Trump calls their concerns a conspiracy and a hoax.

Also: Backlash against a new ad campaign for a sports betting app. It features a nearly nude Sydney Sweeney, which female athletes say undermines women’s sports.

Plus: Canada draws closer to the European Union, Heated Rivalry author works to save libraries in Nova Scotia, Russia attacks Ukrainian rail infrastructure, and more.

Prime Minister Carney is welcoming hundreds of investors Toronto - as the federal government's first ever Canada Investment Summit gets underway. As the trade war with the U.S. carries on, the goal of the two-day event is to attract trillions of dollars of new investment money into this country over the next five years.

Also: Several notable Artificial Intelligence tech leaders are sounding the alarm - calling for a slow down of the industry and the need for guardrails. It comes after a whistleblower who resigned from AI company Anthropic cautioned the technology could wipe out humanity within the next decade. But U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders in Washington are downplaying the risks - and that can make it more difficult to get those guardrails in place.

And: Canadian boxing legend George Chuvalo has died at the age of 89. Chuvalo had two epic bouts with Muhammad Ali - who called him "the toughest man I ever fought". You'll hear more on his acomplishments both in and out of the ring.

Plus: The impact of 9/11 on Muslim Canadians, Kidnapping crisis in Nigeria, Walking tours for green infrastructure, and more. 

U.S. President Donald Trump is visiting Ireland with a unified message on trade as he meets with its leaders to talk business. But he's also calling for a unified Ireland - a hot button issue most foreign dignitaries avoid. It wasn't just Irish domestic Trump weighed in on. He also brought up the American trade relationship with Canada.

Also: Global energy markets are on high alert today. A coordinated wave of drone strikes and rebel advances in Yemen have choked off Saudi Arabia's vital oil routes. This latest conflict is pushing oil prices even higher.

And: Her heart has gone on, and with it -- the hearts of some 30-thousand fans. Celine Dion took the stage in Paris tonight for her first full concert in six years. CBC News is there - and has reaction from fans on the Quebec superstar's emotional comeback.

Plus: Rebuilding the federal NDP, the post offices in India helping provide vision care, Montreal Alouettes players learning French, and more.

It’s been 25 years since one of the darkest days in American history. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York, on the Pentagon -- and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Today was a day of sombre ceremonies, in the U.S. and Canada. 

And: In the middle of a trade war the prime minister and his cabinet were talking tariffs... and unity.

Also: Is it still “the people’s festival”? TIFF is big business. We look at whether the film festival is getting away from its homespun roots. 

Plus: Iran-backed Houthis seize positions on Yemen’s western coast, Céline Dion comeback in France, BC politics untangled, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomes Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Calgary to sign a 100-year pact on drones and defence, as the Liberal cabinet begins two days of planning in Banff — heavily focused on trade and tariffs — ahead of Parliament's return.

And: Closing out his party's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, President Trump says he will cut a $5,000 cheque to every adult American if Republicans hold Congress, as the GOP tries to rally voters two months out from Election Day.

Also: Twenty-five years after the towers fell in a terrorist attack, we go inside the New York City lab where scientists are using cutting-edge DNA tech to identify 9/11's dead — roughly 1,100 people remain unnamed, as the U.S. and Canada prepare to mark Friday’s anniversary.

Plus: Diesel prices creep toward a record high as truckers and industry brace for a tight winter, a British man wanted in Mexico on fraud charges tells CBC News he's a victim too, and more.

The trade war escalates again. The White House is set to block a host of Canadian goods — alcohol, dairy, motorcycles — from crossing the border, hours after Canada's own retaliatory tariffs kicked in.

Plus: GlobalEye Gamble. How Ottawa picked a Swedish surveillance plane before knowing it could do the job. A CBC News exclusive.

And: An ex-Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10 per cent chance AI "kills all humans" — accusing the industry of "gambling with our lives."

Also: The worrying slide in Canadian children’s test scores, U.S.-Iran tensions boil over. a $2.2-billion uranium mine bringing new hope to northern Saskatchewan communities, and more.

Canada returns fire in the ongoing trade war with the U.S.. Businesses are already raising prices in response. And that will hit consumers right in their wallets.

And: The air in local hockey arenas is filled with more than the shouts of excited parents. The Canadian Medical Association says carbon monoxide is an invisible threat on the ice.

Also: Authorities in France are trying to get to the bottom of a brazen art heist at the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera.

Plus: Questions for Bombardier, sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements, the air at Ground Zero, and more.

There are no talks scheduled as the deadline approaches for Canada to impose a range of countertariffs on products entering this country from the United States. It’s the latest escalation in the trade fight after negotiations hit an impasse.

And: A slow-moving weather system has battered Cape Breton, which left thousands without power and dozens of homes cut off.

Also: Techlash: some parents say they are frustrated with the amount of screen time kids are getting in school — and the lack of control over their digital footprint.

Plus: Far-right party wins in Germany, Amazon cargo plane crash, back-to-school vaccines, and more.

Three Nova Scotia counties remain under a state of emergency. Cape Breton and the eastern mainland were drenched with a month's worth of rain in just two days. Floodwaters have washed out countless roads, bridges and driveways. Residents are being told to stay home, while emergency crews assess the damage.

Also: In Germany, the ultra-nationalist Alternative for Germany party (a.k.a AfD) has surged to first place in a state election. It fell short of a majority, but today's vote in Saxony-Anhalt is still a notable departure from the last 80 years of German politics. 

And: U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Kyiv today with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It was their second stop on a diplomatic tour, just a day after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The talks are aimed at finding a pathway to peace between the two countries - after months of stalled negotiations.

Plus: Kids with disabilities losing support staff in schools, Canada's upcoming counter-tariffs on the U.S., The centuries old fish in the Great Lakes, and more.

Since returning to The White House, U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed he would end the Russia-Ukraine war, quickly. In his latest effort to broker a peace deal, Trump has dispatched two envoys to meet with the leaders of both countries.

Also: Since the end of the Second World War, there's been a widely held belief in Germany - that the far right must never be allowed to take power again. But a growing number of Germans are looking for an alternative to that post-war consensus, which is facing a crucial electoral test this weekend in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The Alternative for Germany party is poised to form government there. You'll hear what local residents on both sides think of that possibility.

And: Scientists warn a super-sized El Niño could throw the world's weather into disarray well into 2027. We haven't even begun to feel the effects in Canada yet - but they could manifest within the next few months as the country enters the winter season.

Plus: International students in Alberta face deportation, Georgia Meloni's political staying power, and more.

After three months of gains, Canada’s job market has suddenly stalled. Statistics Canada says the economy lost 42,000 jobs in August.

And: Amid the latest escalation in the Canada-U.S. trade war, our correspondent Catharine Tunney travelled to Michigan to find out how Americans in that border state are feeling ahead of fall midterm elections.

Also: Canada should prepare for a climate that’s 3.5 to 5 degrees warmer. A new federal report says reducing greenhouse gas emissions could keep it on the lower side.

Plus: Manitoba Hydro’s plans to burn more fossil fuels, duelling visions of Alberta separatism, Lindsay Clancy mistrial, and more.

Downed trees. Damaged homes. Drivers rescued from submerged cars. Major damage to an outdoor concert venue. Toronto and other southern Ontario cities are cleaning up after severe thunderstorms.

And: Business owners in Vermont talk about the effect of Canadians refusing to travel to the U.S. — and their fears that the problem will only get worse.

Also: Celebrated activist and writer Gloria Steinem, one of the most visible symbols and powerful voices of the U.S. women's movement, has died at the age of 92.

Plus: Ottawa’s guidelines for data centres, B.C.’s Conservatives in turmoil, Ontario changes its student financial assistance, and more.

Ottawa is extending the federal excise tax holiday on gasoline and diesel until 2027. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the goal is to help Canadians with the cost of living. But businesses and consumers say the price of gas is still hitting their bottom lines.

And: Court filings in a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO provide more detail on what happened the day of the shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.. The lawsuits allege that even those with no physical injuries are suffering from what they witnessed in the attack in February.

Also: Canadian companies are trying to get a bigger slice of the used clothing market pie. Lululemon is the latest to allow customers to buy and sell pre-owned items on its site.

Plus: More comments from Trump on Canada as his trade representative answers questions from fellow Republicans, the Iran-U.S. war is pulling in Arab neighbours — again, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade talks with the U.S. can resume once the White House stops insulting Canada. He says recent jabs at Canada’s military are beneath the office of U.S. cabinet members.

And: The death toll in the flooding in the Nepal-Tibet border region in the Himalayas has passed 1,000 people. Thirty Canadians are missing. But at least 300 people have been rescued from hydropower tunnels. And there’s hope that hundreds more could be sheltering there.

Also: Canada’s last captive whales leave for the U.S.. Canada banned whale and dolphin captivity in 2019, but the animals at Marineland in Niagara Falls were allowed to stay. With the park closed, they needed somewhere else to go.

Plus: Germany accuses Russia of attempting an attack at Leipzig airport, grain is moving again at the Port of Churchill, and more.

It’s voting day for three federal byelections in the British Columbia riding of North Vancouver-Capilano, the Ontario riding of Beaches-East York and the Quebec riding of Chicoutimi-Le Fjord.

And: The White House says it’s not a war, but Canadians aren’t taking kindly to the takeover of the name of Lake Ontario.

Also: The search for flood victims in Nepal turns to tunnels under hydro-electric power plants. There’s hope hundreds of workers have taken shelter there and are still alive below.

Plus: U.S.-Iran fighting ramps up again, accused Canadian NATO intern denied bail, coral crisis, and more.

Rescuers in Nepal are drilling and digging through debris as fast as they can. Hundreds of workers are believed to be trapped inside tunnels at five hydro power sites. The number of people killed in last week's flash floods along the border with Tibet has risen to nearly 800, and thousands are still unaccounted for.

Also: The trade war looms large over three federal byelections being held on Monday. Seats are up for grabs in Ontario, B.C. and what's shaping up to be a tight, three way race in Quebec.

And: A new space telescope launched from Florida today. It's being hailed as a giant leap forward in how we search for life beyond our planet. NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will look for cosmic mysteries such as dark matter but also for Earthlike planets that could harbour life. And its relying on some Canadian designed technology to do the job.

Plus: Alberta day celebrations amid separation debate, A disapearing island in B.C., Quebec seniors practicing karate, and more.

Nepal's Foreign Minister says the bodies of hundreds of flood victims have been recovered. But there is not enough space in the country's morgues - so its asking for international help to get freezers to preserve the bodies. Those catastrophic floods have killed more than 670 people in Nepal and Tibet. Nearly 3,000 people are still missing, including 31 Canadians. CBC News is on the ground in Kathmandu with the latest developments.

Also: Spies, as a general rule, don't like to draw attention to themselves. Which is why a conspicuous visit to Moscow this week by the top U.S. spy has set European capitals abuzz. CIA director John Ratcliff delivered a message to members of Russia's security apparatus on Wednesday. The content of that message - and why it needed to be delivered in person - remain a mystery.

And: Donald Trump's order this week to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America is inspiring a wide range of reactions. Everything from anger to eye rolls. The debate over naming, though, is obscuring another issue - the need for Canada and the U.S. to work together in protecting the Great Lakes. The cooperation is ongoing, but some American scientists say the work on their side is being hindered.

Plus: The U.S. and Venezuela's oil deal, Dozens killed in Russia's latest drone strike on Kyiv, and more.

Intensive search efforts for thousands of missing people after the terrible flooding on the border of Nepal and Tibet. More than 30 Canadians are among the nearly 2,000 still missing.

And: Canada’s chief negotiator is speaking out for the first time since trade talks with the U.S. collapsed a week ago. Janice Charette says the government is willing to get back to the table, under the right conditions.

Also: Politics can be stressful — reading about it, thinking about it, listening to it. Contested elections. Referendums. Trade wars. Renaming lakes. Researchers say it's also bad for our health.

Plus: Canada’s GDP rebound, Alberta data centre pushback, Grand Theft Auto video game leak, and more.

President Donald Trump says Lake Ontario will now be known as Lake America in the U.S.. The move adds insult to the injury of extra tariffs.

And: Rescue teams search for hundreds of missing people — including more than two dozen Canadians — along the Nepal-Tibet border. A torrent of water and mud ripped through several communities yesterday.

Also: Jurors have begun deliberating in the trial of a Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her three children in 2023. The case has put severe post-partum mental illness in the spotlight.

Plus: Cash bail rules in Ontario challenged, Quebec election kicks off, and more.

Two dozen Canadians are among those missing after a massive flood and mudslide on the border area between Tibet and Nepal.

And: United States Trade representative Jamieson Greer sat down with the CBC’s Rosemary Barton for an exclusive interview. He says Canadian officials are at fault for torpedoing negotiations.

Also: Meta agrees to pay up to $18 billion US to settle claims of harm alleged by dozens of states. The social media company also says it will restrict U.S. teenagers’ access to its social media to certain hours of the day. Meta was accused of designing its apps to get children addicted, misleading consumers about ‌safety, and improperly collecting the personal data of children.

Plus: Fire in Pakistan hospital nursery, AI in policing, Ohio residents on Canada trade fight, and more.

Dollar-for-dollar retaliation. Ottawa says it will match U.S. tariffs on Canada exactly. That means tariffs on $27 billion of U.S. goods. There’s also support for Canadian businesses as they brace for the impact of tariffs from both countries. And the insults and threats continue — including the U.S. president threatening to rename one of the Great Lakes, and to stop doing business with Ontario.

Plus: Legendary country singer, actor and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died.

Also: Every tackle takes a toll, and for some football players, the effects can last a lifetime. New research suggests at least one in four NFL players will develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and the true number is likely much higher.

And more.

Anger and frustration from politicians and citizens in both countries, and fear and uncertainty among industry. U.S. President Donald Trump has added to his tariff threats two days after he imposed 50 per cent tariffs on about $28 billion worth of Canadian goods. And the two sides aren’t even talking. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will go back to the table when the U.S. shows “the right attitude.”

And: Stress and anxiety — so prevalent among youth since the pandemic — appear to be going down. We’ll have the details of a new survey of teens in Ontario.

Plus: Ukraine needs more than missiles, hospitality industry hurt by cuts to temporary foreign workers program, U.S. targets Iran economy, and more.

Political pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Mark Carney as sweeping U.S. tariffs take hold on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods. Trade talks broke down on Friday, and now Ottawa must weigh how best to cushion the economic blow - and how to retaliate strategically against Washington. We'll have full coverage of the renewed Canada/U.S. trade tensions - with reaction from U.S. officials, business leaders, and Canadians across the country.

Also: Today marks 150 years of Treaty 6. Its an agreement signed between the British Crown and more than 50 First Nations. It gave those First Nations rights to health, education, and use of the land in portions of what is now Saskatchewan and Alberta. But there is growing concern that the threat of Alberta separation -- could put the Treaty at risk. 

And: Twice a year, millions of monarch butterflies make the long voyage between Canada, the U-S and Mexico. Habitat loss has led to fewer and fewer monarchs taking part in that semi-yearly migration. But the endangered species has seen a population rebound on the Praries. You'll hear what's causing it.

Plus: Mental health challenges among Indigenous boys and young men, and more.

No deal is better than a bad deal. That's the message from Ottawa today, after Canadians woke up to the news that trade talks with the US had failed. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada entered negotiations in good faith, but Washington's demands were unfair. With that, those 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods are now in effect - and Carney is promising to match them dollar for dollar in response.

Also: Charity thrift stores say they are getting buried in piles of donated clothes. Donations just keep coming, but the stores can't offload their surplus stock. So their sending more and more used clothes to landfills.

And: Toronto is a little purple this weekend thanks to the Army - The BTS Army that is. The Korean boy band makes a trimphant return to the city this weekend, the only Canadian stop on their globe-spanning reunion tour. You'll hear from some excited fans about what the K-Pop kings mean to them. 

Plus: Reaction to trade deal fallout, Pricey new U.S. visa requirements, and more.

With only hours left to yet another deadline, Canadian and U-S negotiators try to reach a deal. The White House is threatening to pile on more tariffs at 12:01 on Saturday morning. 

And: Police investigate a stabbing at a gurdwara in Edmonton. The World Sikh Organization of Canada says there has been a documented rise in anti-Sikh hate across the country. 

Also: Climate change is changing shipping in Canada. And the deepwater Port of Churchill – in the Arctic -- is not as difficult to reach as it used to be. We’ll have the story of why shrinking sea ice on Hudson Bay means smaller, more affordable icebreakers can be used at the port.

Plus: Montreal police to get body cams, National 2SLGBTQ+ monument, BTS fever, and more.

As Ottawa and Washington fine tune the details of a trade deal on steel and autos, one potential concession from Canada – getting rid of provincial bans or restrictions on selling American alcohol. It’s a popular policy here - and many Canadians say even if it’s put back on the shelves - they won’t buy it. 

And: CBC reporting confirms Israel is slowly moving the so-called “yellow line” to cover more than 60 percent of Gaza – squeezing two million displaced Palestinians into an ever-shrinking territory. 

Also: Harry and Meghan stepped away from royal life – and the United Kingdom – six years ago and moved to California. Now – they’re packing up the kids, and moving back. 

Plus: Sixty days to Alberta’s referendum, the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, Edmonton marathon mistake, and more. 

Trade secrets: There may be a deal between Ottawa and Washington, but it’s still not clear what’s in it. The U.S. president says American farmers and manufacturers are going to be thrilled with the deal. The prime minister says it secures the best terms for Canada’s important sectors. 

And: As part of talks with Ottawa, U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a revival of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. The plan was to take oil from Alberta -- south to Nebraska. 

Also: A potential vaccine for skin cancer has positive trial results

Plus: settler violence in the West Bank, calls for Ukrainian elections, and more.

Down-to-the-wire: Trade talks between Ottawa and Washington intensify as the deadline for U.S.-imposed tariffs is just hours away. 

And: A multi-billion-dollar lawsuit is accusing Meta of trying to get children addicted to its social media platforms. The tech giant is pushing back, saying it was always honest, and had safeguards to protect minors. The lawyer for four U.S. states says Meta’s strategy was clear: “Hook the users.” 

Also: The fame of Caitlin Clark has expanded the reach of the WNBA. She draws massive crowds. But that intense spotlight has pushed her into a culture war that Clark never asked for. 

Plus: How businesses are navigating the new-normal of U.S. tariffs, new route to connect Nunavut and N.W.T., women’s baseball in full swing, and more. 

High level meetings are happening, but CBC News sources suggest Ottawa and Washington are still far apart in trade talks, as businesses brace for impact ahead of the arrival of those 50 per cent tariffs to be imposed by the U.S. on Wednesday. 

And: They’re calling it the biggest clean energy investment in North American history. But the new Churchill Falls deal between Newfoundland and Labrador, Ottawa, and Quebec faces a potential stumbling block: Quebec’s provincial election in October. 

Also: The olive oil in your kitchen may not be the real deal. Canadian food inspectors found one in three samples was fake or at least mislabelled. But local producers and importers say there are still ways to get high-quality food oil. 

Plus: Worst-ever Ebola outbreak in Congo, inflation breakdown, Kushner talks with Netanyahu, and more.

Talks are in their final stretch to reach a new trade deal with the United States. The U.S. is set to slap a 50 per cent tariff on a wide-range of Canadian goods on Wednesday - everything from hockey sticks and ice skates, to plywood and tulip bulbs. And sources tell CBC News the prospects of a new trade deal aren't looking good.

Also: Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette are set to hold an important meeting in St. John's tomorrow...with the Prime Minister joining them. Talks of a new deal on Churchill Falls energy have ramped up over the last week - and Radio-Canada has confirmed Quebec's premier is heading to Newfoundland to sign an agreement.

And: The Bradley Creek wildffire in B.C. has destroyed hundreds of structures. But members of the Okanagan Indian Band say the loss is much greater than burned down buildings - it's the erasure of priceless belongings and lost memories.

Plus: Tropical Storm Lala hits Hawaii, Why Colombia's earthquakes caused less damage than Venezuela's, and more.

Its a bittersweet return for people in British Columbia’s southern interior. Some residents of Summerland are re-entering the district., after wildfire evacuation orders were downgraded. Although wildfire conditions are beginning to improve across the province, there will be lots of work to do before affected communities return to normal. 

Also: There are growing concerns about the living conditions aboard the U.S.S Abraham Lincoln. The thousands of sailors onboard haven't set foot on dry land since December. And according their families back home, the aircraft carrier is facing plumbing issues and a shortage of fresh food, all crushing for the crew's morale.

And: The new biopicTony depicts the early years of chef Anthony Bourdain, learning the ropes in the kitchen of a Cape Cod seafood restaurant. It's Canadian director says its an inspirational story. But at least one chef who knew the real Anthony Bourdain says he has mixed feelings about the film. 

Plus: Five years after Taliban taking back power in Afghanistan, Indy race in Markham begins after track issues, and more.

U.S. Trade Representative Jameson Greer says the talks with Canada are not a “trade war”, but also says Washington will not tolerate any retaliation.

Also: Luigi Mangione admits to fatally shooting health insurance executive Brian Thompson in the back on a Manhattan sidewalk in 2024. His lawyers say that means New York State must drop the murder charge against him.

And: A giant, toxic plant is spreading fast in Canada. It’s infecting watersheds and giving people painful burns. Experts say we need to get used to it.

Plus: Five years of the Taliban in Afghanistan, Montreal police surveillance network, B.C. wildfires, and more.

Canada/U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc meets with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington for the second time this week.

Also: Raging wildfires have boosted the market for Canadian-made water bombers. But the manufacturing plant in northeast Calgary says it will need government help to ramp up production.

And: Canadian doctors are sounding the alarm about the number of children being seriously injured by e-scooters.

Plus: Israel sends more soldiers to the occupied West Bank, a dementia-friendly town in Quebec, and what are your rights if the concert you paid to attend is delayed?

Sources tell CBC News Canada is unhappy with the latest trade deal offer from the U.S. as Minister Dominic Leblanc meets with his U.S. counterpart Jameson Greer again.

Also: The effect of out-of-control wildfires on B.C.'s agriculture industry and the uncertainty faced by farmers for this season and beyond.

And: A high-profile populist leader, a multi-million dollar crypto scandal, and a candidate wearing a trash can on his head — the state of British politics as Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface.

Plus: Cities want help to upgrade infrastructure to deal with extreme weather, grim ebola milestone, total solar eclipse, and more.

CBC News has learned Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and his American counterpart could present President Donald Trump with a path to a potential trade deal as early as Monday.

Also: Canadians are filing for insolvency at levels not seen in more than a decade. We’ll have more on what’s behind the economic pressure, and why it’s happening now.

And: A secret flight, a catering truck switch, and an assassination threat. Inside the high-stakes security operation around Donald Trump’s exit from the NATO summit.

Plus: Searching for survivors in Colombia, explosive wildfire behaviour in B.C., Canadians using AI on the job, and more.

Devastating wildfires in BC’s interior force thousands from their homes. Many are waiting to learn if their homes are intact, while others are learning they have to start over.

Also: A state of national disaster in Colombia after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. More than 100 people are dead and others are trapped under the debris of collapsed buildings.

And: He spent years posting pictures online — jetting around the world living the high life. It seemed too good to be true — and it was. A former Canadian flight attendant has now admitted to posing as a pilot to get hundreds of free flights around the world.

Plus: Canada-U.S. negotiations, Tupac trial starts, fire mitigation techniques are Canadian first, and more.

There is no relief in sight for firefighters in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley. A volatile, fast growing wildfire has devastated the community of Summerland, B.C. and the surrounding area. Fires have forced more than 20-thousand people across British Columbia to evacuate - prompting a province-wide state of emergency.

Also: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will not pull out of Gaza until Hamas lays down its weapons - everything from heavy weaponry to small arms. His words are a rejection of a U.S. backed 15 point plan aimed at securing a lasting peace in the Palestinian territory.

And: Electric vehicle sales have been rising sharply in Canada. Data from Statistics Canada says more than 18,000 zero emission vehicles were sold in May -- a nearly 20 per cent increase from the year before. But all those vehicles require maintenance, and the demand for EVs is outpacing the training needed to repair them.

Plus: Pierre Poilievre criticizes U.S.-Canada trade negotiations, Germany's Rhine river drying up, cheap corn in Quebec, and more.

A fast-moving wildfire is forcing more than 20-thousand people to flee in the B-C interior. It is just one of more than 100 fires burning in the province, almost half are out-of-control. Officials have now declared a province-wide state of emergency.

Also: Spain has imposed temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy. The move is a reprisal against similar Italian restrictions on Spanish travellers. Italy is critical of what it views as Spain's soft approach to immigration, and its handling of a border rush on the Spanish territory Ceuta.

And: Next month, German voters will go to the polls in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The election is being watched closely because the far-right, anti-immigrant party Alternative for Germany appears poised to win. Protesters in Berlin took to the streets Saturday, calling on Germany's top court to ban the party.

Plus: The political fight over the Smithsonian, pulling pets from the rubble in Venezuela, and Sena Catterall joins the PWHL, and more.

Sources tell CBC News that Ottawa could be willing to meet some U.S. demands, as trade talks heat up ahead of the latest tariff deadline. Some of those concessions include dairy quotas, auto tariffs, and provincial booze bans. Some provinces say they want to see a deal before they’ll budge.

Also: Canada’s unemployment rate drops to its lowest level in two years. But not everyone is benefiting from the hiring surge.

And: Want to regain some of your time? How about an app intended to stop endless doomscrolling?

Plus: What U.S. customs officers say is the real problem with the northern border, school shooting in Thailand, B.C. wildfires, and more.

With the next U.S. tariff deadline fast approaching, Prime Minister Mark Carney rejects President Donald Trump’s characterization of Canada as “nasty”, and says Canada still has bargaining power in trade talks.

Also: Fires are burning in B.C. and around the country. A new study suggests human-caused climate change means wildfires will be more intense and more regular.

And: Summer camps across the country say the kids aren’t coming. We’ll have a look at why enrollment is down this year.

Plus: Arrests in U.S. consulate shooting, new type of flu vaccine approved in U.S., and more.

Temperatures are heating up in B.C.. 8,000 residents are already out of their homes. We look at how people are preparing for more fires amid unprecedented conditions.

Also: What we know about Canada/U.S. trade talks, as the deadline for the imposition of more tariffs gets closer.

And: A four-tonne rocket booster has slammed into the moon, adding to hundreds of tonnes of space junk already there. Who is responsible for all the lunar litter?

Plus: Cooler conditions amid fires in Washington state, Filipina tennis phenom Alex Eala, progressive wins Michigan Democratic primary, and more.

Twenty minutes. That’s how much time some residents in B.C. had to escape the flames advancing on their homes. As erratic wildfires force evacuations across the province, officials warn the worst may still be ahead.

Also: The strike may be over but for thousands of Westjet passengers, the travel headaches are not.

And: Loto-Québec bets on Céline Dion.

Plus: Hackers target Canadian tech to steal $140M in bitcoin, European Union expresses solidarity with Spain after situation in Ceuta, Canadian company to test Ebola vaccine, and more.

With the cost of holiday travel reaching new heights, more Canadians are trading places with homeowners abroad. Saving on accommodation so they can live like locals in the places they want to visit. An old idea that’s gaining a lot of new interest.

And: Your order at the fast food drive through may soon be taken by an AI bot. The technology is getting a test drive in the U.S. with some mixed results.

Also: Online betting is changing faster than the weather. In fact it’s now possible to place bets on what Mother Nature will do next. Some real world forecasters say that could lead to interference with the data they gather.

Plus: News on two medical breakthroughs. A Canadian ALS patient is testing a brain implant that allows him to surf the internet using only his thoughts. And a simple blood test may soon mean cancer patients can skip some of the grueling procedures.

More than four thousand WestJet flight attendants are on strike. With flights grounded, thousands of passengers are stranded on one of the busiest weekends of the summer. 

Also: British Columbia's wildfire crisis is escalating fast. Officials say the fire behaviour is unlike anything they've seen before. There are several fast-moving fires across the province. While Evacuation orders have surged to thousands of properties

And: In Ukraine, female soldiers are testing new body armour on the battlefield. The armour is designed by a Canadian company to fit more closely to women's bodies.

Plus: Latest on the U.S. and Iran conflict, Mental health support for firefighters, Remembering last week's deadly attack on Berlin's Pride parade, and more.

It's getting down to the wire for WestJet and the union representing thousands of its flight attendants. They still don't have a new contract, and the airline has cancelled nearly 200 flights. A lockout or a strike could start as early as tomorrow morning. Leaving passengers frustrated on one of the busiest summer travel weekends.

Also: Communities across Canada are marking Emancipation Day. It's the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act coming into effect across the British Empire in 1834, and honours the resilience of Black communities and the turning point in the struggle to end slavery. But the battle to have the day officially recognized took a long time to see success.

And: With performers from dozens of countries - and tens of millions of fans tuning in every year - there aren't many stages bigger than the Eurovision Song Contest. And next year, Canada will be taking part for the first time. Though Canadians have competed before on behalf of other countries. You'll hear from some of them to get a peek behind the curtain of what its like.

Plus: B.C. wildfires, Fake food circulating in India, How wildfires are impacting wineries, and more.

WestJet has started parking its jets. There’s been no strike or lockout, but also still no deal. Reporter Nisha Patel has the story of how Canadians are preparing for their travel to be disrupted.

Also: Spanish officials say most of the tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta have returned to Morocco. But thousands are still there, and some of Spain’s European neighbours say the country should face consequences.

And: Imagine walking up to a park locker, tapping your phone, and grabbing a soccer ball or frisbee — for free. The cost of equipment is a barrier to getting kids into sports. But there are options.

Plus: Questions about Gaza agreement, Haitians in Canada worry for relatives in the U.S., Anthropic AI hacking, and more.

There could be trouble in the sky for Canadian travellers. Westjet and its cabin crew union are involved in a labour dispute that could begin to ground some planes as early as Friday.

Also: FIFA may run the World Cup... but European soccer leaders say they control the players. Dozens of national associations are threatening a boycott of FIFA over a controversial new business deal. UEFA says “some things are simply too important to sell.”

And: The triple threat for Canadian farmers — the weather, supply chain disruptions, and new U.S. tariffs. The end result for farmers in western Canada? The most expensive crop in years.

Plus: Iran U.S. strikes, Ontario wildfires, Ottawa opens a strategic exports office, and more.

CBC News has learned more about a Canadian woman accused of spying at NATO headquarters. We have details on who she is, and where she’s worked.

Also: Canada's HIV infection rates are on the rise, after years of progress.

And: BTS is saying no to the Grammys. The K-pop band says they will not submit their music for nominations this year. The Recording Academy in the U.S. has added a new category that’s drawing backlash from musicians, fans, and critics.

Plus: Fauci testimony, stolen copper, French fires, and more.

As wildfires tear through B.C., more than a thousand firefighters are battling the flames. And while they're managing to extinguish some, new ones are popping up.

Also: Some turbulence has formed between the Ontario and federal governments over the proposed expansion of a downtown Toronto airport. Ottawa pulled its support for the project last week, and CBC News has learned Ontario didn't see that coming.

And: Alberta is about to become the only place in Canada where you can get a medical diagnostic test, like an X-ray or an MRI, without a doctor's referral.

Plus: Both Israel's and Ukraine's leaders visit the White House, fires in France and Spain, vats of putrid, rotting fish sauce are finally being removed from a plant in Newfoundland, and more.

Toronto Police are investigating another case of gunfire outside the U.S. consulate. The building was previously targeted in March, leading to three arrests as part of a wider probe into shootings around the city that are believed to be linked to gun-for-hire schemes involving youths.

Also: Wildfires rage across large parts of B.C., triggering new air quality alerts due to drifting smoke, and new evacuation orders – adding to the hundreds who are already out of their homes.

And: New data highlighting the toll on ER doctors across Canada, and how it is causing many to walk away from their careers.

Plus: Gordie Howe International Bridge opens to traffic, Europe wildfire danger, Canadian spying allegations, and more.