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Attacks between Iran and the U.S. are either being called an escalation or downplayed - depending on which leader you ask. What's for sure are the questions being raised about whether a fragile ceasefire will hold.Also: Several women tell CBC News they are terrified, upon learning their photos were manipulated using artificial intelligence to depict violent scenes and sexual acts. As the number of alleged victims grows, the wife of one of the accused is speaking out.And: Mary Simon is reflecting on her legacy as Canada's first Indigenous Governor General. She says since entering the role in 2021, she has strived to build bridges for all Canadians in the true spirit of reconciliation. CBC sat down with Simon at Rideau Hall.Plus: Protests in Albania over plans to build a luxury resort, Marie-Philip Poulin receives an honourary doctorate, and more.

The cost of living seems to keep going up. And now the federal government is issuing a rebate to roughly 12 million people based on income. It replaces the GST/HST credit. The opposition calls it a gimmick.And: Quebec’s health minister tables legislation that would ban the sale of energy drinks to those under 16.Also: What if you had to shelter in place, 400 kilometres above the surface of the Earth? Astronauts on the International Space Station prepared to evacuate, amid a disagreement between space agencies over how to fix an air leak.Plus: Synagogue attack, pride speech interrupted by mayor, employment numbers, Quebec soccer players and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he uses AI – and he’s hoping more Canadians will soon use it too. Carney unveiled his government's long-awaited strategy on artificial intelligence. It includes spending up to $2 billion to maximize the benefits, prevent the harms, and give Canada more control over how our data is used.And: Scaling up on AI means more data centres. Canada has just five large scale centres so far, and there are plans for nearly 100 more… but there’s pushback in Alberta, where most of the centres are being planned.Also: There apparently IS enough aviation fuel for flights. That message is now coming from some major airlines, weeks after scarce supply warnings prompted thousands of flight cancellations.Plus: Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, Alberta separation and treaty rights, and more.

U.S. President Donald Trump is back at it — announcing new tariffs. He says he’s targeting countries for not cracking down on forced labour, including Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney says new rules are in the works to strengthen Canada's enforcement regime.And: The 2026 FIFA World Cup won't just showcase the best in soccer — it will also feature the highest-level technology in the sport. Reporter Tanya Fletcher will have more on what that means for the games.Also: In a rare move, the federal government is asking Canada's radio and TV regulator to review a recent decision. Late last month, the CRTC announced hikes on fees that U.S. streaming giants have to pay into Canadian content. The move was slammed by tech giants and U.S. politicians.Plus: Canada’s effort to combat forced labour, British protests over race and policing, CBS shakeup, and more.

Canada has given the U.S. and Mexico official notice that it wants the free trade deal between the three countries to be renewed.And: Canada’s GDP shrank two quarters in a row for the first time since 2020. It’s not quite a full-blown recession, but it’s getting a full-blown reaction from the opposition.Also: The World Meteorological Organization warns countries to start preparing now for the onset of El Niño. The weather pattern will likely return this year, bringing extreme weather with it. And the effects of climate change are likely to make things worse.Plus: Inside NORAD bunker preparing for World Cup, Canada's cloud computing problem, whooping cranes threatened by fire, massive Russian attack on Ukraine, and more.

CBC News has a draft copy of the federal government’s long-delayed strategy on artificial intelligence. It’s promising to create up to 90,000 jobs, protect Canadians against the risks of AI, and massively boost the number of businesses that use it.And: A new drug for pancreatic cancer is showing unprecedented promise. In a trial, it doubled survival time for patients who had already gone through one round of chemotherapy. It’s not on the market yet, but it is a sign of progress in treating one of the deadliest forms of cancer.Also: It's one of the fastest growing games in Canada. But the organization in charge of cricket in this country is under increasing fire. The sport's international governing body has suspended its membership after an investigation by CBC's The Fifth Estate put a spotlight on issues of corruption and allegations of match fixing.Plus: Prime Minister Carney outlines plan to deal with antisemitism, U.S.-Iran negotiations, and more.

As Iran and the U.S. creep closer to a possible peace deal...war between Israel and Iran's ally in Lebanon - the militant group Hezbollah is ramping up. Israel has been expanding its ground operations further into Lebanon and have captured a medieval castleAlso: Just north of Congo...The Central African Republic has one of the world's highest birth-rates but it's also one of the most challenging places in the world to give birth.Freelance reporter Caitlin Kelly visited maternity wards in the capital city Bangui to look at barriers pregnant women face when seeking health-care...And the people on the front-lines of that crisis. And: The family of Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux is donating his brain to the Boston University CTE Centre.The Centre is a world leader in studying the effects of repeated head trauma. Lemieux -- who was known for his high-contact play style -- died last week.Plus: teens trying to get into trades are finding it's not that easy, Canadian men'ssoccer team prepares for the World Cup with a friendly match against Uzbekistan Monday...and more.

Rescue crews in Laos have managed to pull four more villagers out of a cave, after the first was brought to the surface yesterday. The group had been trapped inside the crevices of that cave for more than a week. But it's not all good news -- the search continues for two others that are still missing.Also: U.S. President Donald Trump has left the world hanging. He said Friday he would make a "final determination" soon on a cease-fire extension with Iran. But that decision is still forthcoming. And: Canadian NHL fans' Stanley Cup dreams have been dashed yet again. The Carolina Hurricanes swept away the Montreal Canadiens Friday night in game five of the conference finals. But Montreal hockey lovers didn't let that rain on their victory parade. Thousands of cheering fans came out to support the Montreal Victoire - The first Canadian team to win the P-W-H-L championship.Plus: Colombia's presidential election, Using AI for weather forcasting, Ancient graffiti in Pompeii, and more.

Kenneth Law has pleaded guilty to councelling or abetting 14 suicides in Ontario. The Toronto-area man operated websites that sold packets of a toxic substance, along with other suicide paraphernalia to vulnerable people. He is also accused of shipping more than 1,200 ‘kits’ to people around the world, and is tied to at least 147 deaths. Law struck a plea deal that saw murder charges against him dropped, angering some of his victims’ families.Also: Canada’s economy slips into a technical recession. It contracted in the first quarter of this year, on an annualized basis, marking the second-straight quarter of decline. Economists say while the data shows some positive signs, there is still a clear indication our economy is struggling due to ongoing tariff wars and trade uncertainty.And: The Great Escape. Rescuers in Laos face a race against time to pull five men from the depths of a flooded cave.Plus: AI deepfake investigation, China’s historic trip to Ottawa, Pam Bondi faces new questions over Epstein files, and more.

If you live in Western Canada, your community faces elevated wildfire or smoke risk this season — and the window for conditions to worsen is short. Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski and Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin delivered the troubling news in their latest wildfire readiness briefing, adding they expect a hot and dry summer ahead, while maintaining the federal government is prepared. They also say the West is facing its highest fire danger in years, including many First Nations communities – still struggling to recover from a devastating 2025.Also: Canada’s doctors open up about their ongoing struggles to keep up with the nation’s mental health troubles. A Canadian Institute for Health Information report suggests visits to family physicians for psychotherapy and counselling has jumped 50 per cent since 2015, putting an additional strain on a system already stretched thin.And: Lights. Camera. Backlash. The controversy surrounding a new feature film, fully generated by Artificial Intelligence. The movie, ‘Dreams of Violets,’ will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival next month, drawing both public interest, and Hollywood criticism as artists scramble to address the growing use of AI in their industry.Plus: PM Carney in New York, Iran War talks, CFL’s streaming deals, and more.

The Carney government reveals deals to buy early warning aircraft from Swedish planemaker SAAB, and to supply liquefied natural gas to Germany’s SEFE, as the prime minister continues his push to make Canada an energy superpower, while scaling back its overall reliance on the U.S. amid an ongoing trade war with President Donald Trump.Also: Quebec MP and former environment minister Steven Guilbeault says he will resign his seat this summer. Guilbeault has been a critic of Prime Minister Mark Carney's energy plans, specifically Ottawa’s pipeline deal with Alberta.And: Canadian customers give Uber a bad rating over allegations of deceptive practices, and complaints about monthly charges for unwanted memberships.Plus: Exclusive details behind Germany’s Canadian submarine bid, obstetric violence against First Nations and Inuit women in Quebec, replanting the forest, and more.

Canada’s health and immigration ministers announce new border measures to curtail any spread of Ebola in this country. They include suspending some visas and work permits for people arriving from affected nations. So far, there are no cases of the deadly virus here.The premiers of Canada’s Western provinces and territories weigh in on Alberta’s plan to ask voters if they want a referendum on secession, as the topics of national unity, and pipelines, dominate their meetings in Kananaskis, Alberta.And: The Canadian men’s soccer team gears up for the final stretch before the FIFA World Cup begins in North America. CBC News gets a glimpse at the squad’s training facility in Charlotte, North Carolina as it prepares for its opening match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto.Plus: Former environment and climate change minister Steven Guilbeault set to resign as MP over climate policies, U.S.-Iran tensions, Israel steps up Hezbollah attacks, NASA’s moon base plans, and more.

The premiers of Canada’s western provinces and territories hold their annual meeting, with the Rockies in the backdrop, and the issues of Alberta’s separation referendum and pipeline tensions looming large in the foreground.Plus: Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney weighs in on Alberta’s separation referendum question, saying Premier Danielle Smith’s plan is "not helpful" and votes such as the one coming up in the fall are, "a dangerous bluff."And: CBC News looks to Ireland, and whether that country’s ban on ticket scalpers can work to keep millions of sports fans and concert-goers from getting gouged by resale markets.Plus: India’s trade delegation to Canada, Iran War negotiations, Tim Hortons’ recruiting drive, and more.

In Halifax, the search for a missing newborn has ended in tragedy. Police say an infant's remains were found this afternoon in a wooded area.Two people are now facing charges.Also: Progress appears to have been made towards a peace deal between Iran and the U.S. Both sides have hinted that an agreement is close, but disagreements over the key sticking points remain. And just how soon the war will end outright remains murky.And: It started as a steamy book series, then burned up TV screens around the world. Now, Heated Rivalry is getting ready to set the stage ablaze - as the hockey romance gets adapted into a satirical off-Broadway musical. We'll take you behind the curtain to meet the creatives behind it.Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu's political future, How a CRTC ruling could affect trade negotiations, and more.

The White House was put on lockdown after gunshots were heard outside - sending journalists scrambling to seek shelter. The US Secret Service says a suspect was shot dead, and a bystander was also shot. We have the latest details.Also: A large chemical tank in Southern California is at risk of exploding at any moment. It's triggered a state of emergency and the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. Crews are now racing the clock to cool it down before it ruptures. And: Since 1927, CBS News Radio has kept millions of Americans informed. Its had extensive reporting on everything from the Great Depression to the 2008 recession, the Second World War to the War with Iran. But now, CBS News Radio has signed off for good. We'll take a look at its legacy.Plus: South Korean submarine lands in B.C., Hezbollah's use of drones, Animal therapy in Gaza, and more.

Separation anxiety. Premier Danielle Smith says she is putting the question of separation to Albertans in a fall vote. The measure is drawing criticism from all sides, from the NDP’s Naheed Nenshi, who is the provincial opposition leader, to the leader of Alberta’s independence movement.Ottawa is also looking West, and keeping a close eye on the situation in Alberta. Prime Minister Mark Carney says the energy-rich province plays a key role in Canada’s future, while the federal Conservative Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre promises his party will campaign for a united country over the coming months.And: High ‘steaks.’ Why the price of beef is getting harder to swallow, just in time for the summer grilling season.Plus: Health Canada addresses Ebola concerns, Kitchener, Ontario encampment battle, Canadian Gaza flotilla activists start to return home, and more.

Global worries over the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic of Congo and Uganda filter to Canada after news Ontario is testing a man who recently been to the African region, and a Paris-bound flight to Detroit was diverted to Montreal because of a Congolese passenger, and new U.S. travel restrictions.Plus: Referendum Contemplation. The questions facing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, and whether she plans to trigger a fall referendum asking voters if they want to stay in, or secede from Canada.And: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert signs off for the final time, ending 11 seasons of celebrity interviews and political satire after CBS axed the program amid speculation the cancellation was motivated by pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.Also: Carney government mulls changes to Canada’s labour laws, Pentagon’s Canada-U.S. defence board pushback, SpaceX’s IPO, and more.

A look at the spending math as Ottawa’s parliamentary budget watchdog says hosting the FIFA World Cup will cost taxpayers more than $1 billion.And: Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to B.C. after premier David Eby accused the federal government of rewarding separatist behaviour by signing a deal with Alberta. The deal includes a preferential carbon price and an agreement to fast track pipelines.Also: Health officials say the ebola outbreak in Central Africa is likely to get worse before it gets better. There are more than 600 suspected cases of a strain so rare it hasn’t been seen in more than a decade — and there is no vaccine.Plus: Raúl Castro indicted in the U.S., backlash against Israel’s national security minister for mocking flotilla activists, new global warming projections, and more.

An iconic Canadian air show is going to be put on pause. The military’s Snowbirds squadron will be grounded until at least 2030 amid concerns the planes aren’t safe. The current planes were first commissioned by the military in the late 1960s. The plan is to replace them, but it will be years before the new ones arrive.And: Prime Minister Mark Carney is playing down a decision by the Trump Administration to abandon a Canada/U.S. defence panel. The panel has been around since the Second World War, but Carney says he “wouldn’t overplay the importance” of the decision.Also: From hantavirus on a cruise ship, to an ebola outbreak in East Africa… is the world ready for the next pandemic? Is Canada? We look at where things stand.Plus: Inflation highest in nearly two years, pushback for U.S. Justice Department's "anti-weaponization fund", Churchill Falls review, and more.

Being told you need an MRI scan has long meant long waits, sometimes long journeys to get one. But, cheaper portable versions are now showing up in more remote parts of Canada and are being shared and used in new ways that deal with the old problems.Also: Emergency room doctors are testing out AI doctors — powerful diagnostic AI models that can quickly assess the sick and injured in a crisis. The tech can read symptoms and suggest treatment. So far it’s scoring well compared to human physicians.And: There’s a flood of cheaply made videos on YouTube churned out by AI and aimed at toddlers. But closer looks find many spew nonsense and show things it would be dangerous for kids to try.Plus: Renewable energy is now plentiful enough to offset fossil fuels trapped in the Gulf, a fitness fad that combines dance floors and saunas, “prediction markets” spread claiming they’re not just online betting, and more.

A rare strain of Ebola is spreading rapidly through Congo, and has made its way into Uganda. Now, the World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Its putting neighbouring countries on edge, and the WHO says an international effort is necessary to fight against further spread of the virus.Also: Ever since the US and Israel's war with Iran began nearly three months ago, the United Arab Emirates has faced repeated drone and missile strikes from Iran. The UAE has mostly withheld a military response -- but it has retaliated in other ways, closing down institutions led by the Iranian diaspora within the country.And: Something is brewing in this country. It seems a small, but growing number of Canadians are turning to witchcraft. From public rituals to a witch school, you'll hear why people are seeking out this form of spiritual practice. Plus: Growing Israeli settlements in the Occupied West Bank, PCOS renamed to PMOS, and more

A Canadian that was aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship tests presumptive positive for hantavirus. B.C. health officials provide an update and the patient is now in hospital for what the Public Health Agency of Canada calls "assessment and care." Also: A federal bill could give police and spies easier access to information during high stakes investigations. Bill C-22, also known as the lawful access bill, is facing a political storm. It's already attracted concern from Canadian privacy advocates. And now, US tech giants, too.And: From odering take-out to finding a date, there truly is an app for everything now. Even proof of life. A morbid sounding app named "Are You Dead?" has gone viral in China. Its shining a spotlight on the issue of loneliness, in a country where a growing number of people are living by themselves.Plus: Hunger Crisis in Nigeria, Falling crime in Venezuela's capital, Montreal Canadiens play Game 6 against the Buffalo Sabres, and more.

A clear message from the Carney government today — it’s serious about a west coast pipeline. That move was welcomed in Alberta, but not so much by environmentalists. The Prime Minister and Alberta's Premier announced a firm timeline for a pipeline while agreeing on a key piece of the puzzle — industrial carbon pricing. But there's still a long road ahead, before any oil flows.And: The World Health Organization is trying to contain a massive new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, at least 65 people have already died. There are close to 250 suspected cases.Also: It was part spectacle, part diss. Canadian rapper Drake has dropped three new albums at once. Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar is part of rap history, and Drake isn’t leaving it in the past. Toronto was turned into a release party last night, with thousands of people participating.Plus: Supreme Court on intimate partner violence, U.S. officials talking to Cuba, Trump concludes China visit, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney explains how he plans to double Canada’s electricity capacity by 2050. One key player: natural gas. In order to use it to generate electricity, Ottawa needs to adjust the Clean Electricity Regulations, aimed at cutting emissions in the sector.And: Tickets? Who’s got tickets? Ontario is cracking down on ticket resale sites, saying they can only post tickets at their original face value. But the devil is in the details; the sites say it’s hard to know what those values are if tickets are purchased elsewhere.Also: You’ve heard of the Pacific Ocean warming trend El Niño. This year, meteorologists have their eyes open for “Super El Niño”. We’ll have more on how it could affect the weather in Canada and around the world.Plus: Trump in China, refugees left with no path to Canada, Cricket Canada under fire, and more.

CBC News has learned Ottawa and Alberta are close to a deal on industrial carbon pricing. Alberta's effective carbon price would increase to $130 a tonne by 2040. That doesn’t match the national carbon price that was meant to apply to all provinces and territories.And: An Alberta judge rules the separation petition in Alberta should never have been issued.Also: Ottawa pushes back on claims Canada is a significant source of fentanyl in the U.S. The head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration told senators yesterday the northern border is a concern for trafficking. But statistics suggest the movement of the illicit drug from Canada to the U.S. has slowed to a crawl.Plus: A retired Mountie in B.C. found not guilty of foreign interference on behalf of China, the crew of the Artemis II mission visits Ottawa, and more.

Tensions between the US and China are high, and expectations are low as President Donald Trump heads for Beijing for two days of diplomacy and, possibly, deals. Both sides are hoping to ease the economic fallout from their tit-for-tat trade war, and to stabilize their tense relationship.And: Canada will be home to the headquarters for a new, multi-national defence bank for NATO allies. But the exact location is still TBD. And the competition to land it is heating up among Canada’s biggest cities.Also: Canadian boys are falling behind girls in school. Some experts say the system is weighted against them, and that should worry everyone.Plus: The price of fertilizer soars, FBI director Kash Patel questioned by senators, Canada prepares for FIFA, and more.

They’re off the ship, and into isolation. A total of ten people are now being monitored in Canada for symptoms of hantavirus. Most — although not all — were on the MV Hondius cruise where an outbreak began.And: The U.S. president says the ceasefire with Iran is on life support. Donald Trump calls Iran’s latest offer a “piece of garbage.” But there’s no real sign of what’s next from either side.Also: Have you filled out your census yet? It happens every five years, and the data is supposed to help Ottawa plan for the future of the country. But some people are saying — count me out.Plus: Insolvencies up in Canada, AI sovereignty, Starmer under pressure, and more.

The MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the centre of a Hantavirus outbreak, has anchored off the coast of Spain's Canary Islands. Dozens of passengers and crew have disembarked from the ship. That includes four Canadians - who are being flown to British Columbia where they'll self isolate. Meanwhile, health authorities from two dozen countries are now working to repatriate the rest of the ship's passengers while trying to ensure the virus doesn't spread. Also: Advocates are calling on the federal government to make its pharmacare program available to all Canadians. The program is only accessible to residents of three provinces and one territory, after the federal government made deals with them. And even though Ottawa says its committed to pharmacare, it's also saying the deals currently in place have expiration dates.And: Some Palestinians from the West Bank are taking desperate measures to find work. Following the October 7th attacks, Israel cancelled more than one hundred thousand permits that allowed Palestinians to work there. Israel's government calls it a security measure - and is now bringing in tens of thousands of foreign workers to fill the labour gap. Plus: U.S. Iran war update, The first Venice Bienalle curated by an African woman, Celebrating a hero of the Second World War who lived in Vancouver, and more

In less than 24 hours, passengers aboard the cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak will finally be back on terra firma. But their confinement has yet to end as health officials race to contain further spread of the respiratory virus. You'll hear how health officials are preparing, and how the four Canadians still onboard will be brought home.Also: Nova Scotia is rolling out a new digital health records system this weekend. The goal is to give all providers treating a patient access to the same information. But for weeks, critics have called for the launch to be delayed. They the system has already led to patient harms in one Halifax hospital.And: Elton John is being celebrated tonight in Toronto with an award that bears the name of another legendary pianist. John will receive The Glen Gould Prize tonight - for both his long music career and his humanitarian activism. Plus: Political turmoil for the U.K. Labour party, Job losses for Indians working in the Persian Gulf, and more.

Thousands of schools around the world have been hit by a cyber attack. Student data — including names, email addresses, ID numbers, and messages — may all have been compromised.And: Environmental groups are warning about Ottawa’s latest plan to cut the red tape and get natural resource projects moving more quickly.Also: The Pentagon releases files on UFOs, also known as UAPs. There are no clear photos of little green men or flying saucers, but there is a somewhat mysterious picture taken from the surface of the moon during the Apollo 17 mission.Plus: A CBC News exclusive interview with a top executive at Live Nation, Canada’s newest sports team — The Toronto Tempo — make their debut in the WNBA, the concerns around flavoured vapes, and more.

Public health officials around the world are working to trace passengers of a cruise ship where hantavirus was detected. Three people in Canada are isolating. Two of them were on the cruise ship before the outbreak was identified.And: Manitoba declares the spread of HIV a public health emergency. The province has some of the highest HIV rates in Canada.Also: After years of searching, testing, and academic debate… a team of researchers from the University of Waterloo say they have definitively identified the remains of four sailors belonging to the doomed Franklin Expedition.Plus: Bell work from home legal battle, natural resource expedited approvals, former Alberta Premier wants to know how his personal info was allegedly leaked and showcased at a meeting for separatists, and more.

Canada’s privacy czar says OpenAI did not respect privacy laws when it trained its immensely popular ChatGPT tool. And that left adults and children dangerously exposed.And: Medical officials have identified another suspected case of hantavirus on a cruise ship. Three people have already died since the ship set sail a month ago. More than a hundred people are still onboard, and the ship is on the way to Spain’s Canary Islands.Also: Operation Epic Fury is over, but Iran is still firing missiles. Project Freedom is paused, but the U.S. shot at an Iranian-flagged tanker. President Donald Trump says great progress has been made in talks with Iran, but bombing could resume at any time. The fog of war has taken on new meaning in the U.S./Israel/Iran war.Plus: Drone defense, Air Asia buys 150 Airbus aircraft, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick questioned over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and more.

Louise Arbour will be Canada's next Governor General. She is an accomplished jurist – having served as a Supreme Court Justice, and as chief prosecutor of the International War Crimes Tribunal in the Hague. We have more on her career, and on how she plans to tackle her new duties.And: An Ontario couple has been found guilty in the first-degree murder of a 12-year-old boy who was in their care. They’re also guilty of the torture and confinement of his younger brother. The case raised questions about the systems that are supposed to protect vulnerable children in care.Also: Heat records are being smashed across B.C. And a shrinking snowpack is elevating wildfire risk, and even threatening the region's water supply.Plus: Whales and people get too close off the B.C. coast, Toronto unveils command centre for FIFA security, advocates demand more action on Red Dress Alerts, and more.

The U.S. and Iran are once again trading shots. Neither side has declared an end to the ceasefire, but there has been new fighting in some parts of the Gulf Region. The trigger appears to be U.S. attempts to escort ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.And: About 150 people, including four Canadians, have been stuck on a cruise ship amid a suspected hantavirus outbreak. Three people are dead, and others became sick on board the ship, which is being held off the coast of West Africa. Only two cases have been officially confirmed. Hantavirus is a respiratory illness, and spreads when particles from rodent droppings become airborne. It does not transfer easily between humans.Also: No alcohol, but lots of music, and lots of steam. Sauna raves are gaining momentum in some Canadian cities.Plus: Hundreds of thousands of Albertans sign a petition calling for a referendum on separation, Ottawa unveils measures to help some industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs, flood mapping failures, and more.

Today is World Press Freedom Day, and a new study is exposing troubling trends eroding journalists work around the world. More and more journalists have become targets of kidnapping, arbitrary detention and killings. And the troubles are not just in authoritarian or war-torn countries.Also: They came from Latin America, hoping to find safety and security in the United States. They never expected to end up in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But that's what happened to 15 men and women from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, after they were deported by U.S. authorities. They say they want to leave, and many Congolese officials want the same.And: For Canadian sports fans, the hopes of the entire country now rest on the shoulders of two teams. The Toronto Raptors and The Montreal Canadiens. Both teams are playing winner-take-all game sevens tonight. We'll take you to Montreal and Cleveland to hear from fans, and how the teams are looking to move ahead in their playoff runs.Plus: The politics around Canada-U.S. crossborder pipelines, Wildfire season beings in Western Canada, The struggles of Indigenous people expressed through dance, and more.

After more than three decades in the skies, Spirit Airlines is shutting down. The low-cost carrier failed to secure a government bailout in the U.S. amid surging jet fuel costs. It's a blow for Canadians who rely on the bright yellow planes for affordable cross border travel. And the rising fuel prices could put pressure on other budget airlines.Also: It's been one year since anyone has seen Lilly and Jack Sullivan. The young siblings disappeared from their rural Nova Scotia home, setting off a series of extensive searches through dense woods. And this week, Lilly and Jack's loved ones returned to the forest, desperate to find them.And: In London, A large statue - erected under cover of darkness - is turning heads. It's the latest stunt from the elusive street artist Banksy. And the statue's satirical message has Londoners talking.Plus: Burmese refugees in Thailand, QR code scams in Toronto, and more

Ottawa is raising fines for airlines that repeatedly violate passengers’ rights. But advocates for those passengers question whether a $1 million penalty will stop bad behaviour. They say the key is in enforcement.And: A new cross-border oil pipeline could mean more jobs, and more money here in Canada. It could also mean tying Canada more closely to the U.S., just when the federal government has said it’s time to pull away.Also: Sneezing, sniffling, scratching? You might be able to blame climate change. Scientists say it’s making allergy season worse.Plus: Weather prediction markets, B.C. health cuts, U.S./Iran war politics, Liberals use majority on committees, and more.

The FIFA Congress opens in Vancouver — without representatives from Iran. The country’s delegation flew back home after the President of the Iranian Football Federation was denied entry into Canada. He was identified as being a former IRGC commander.And: U.S. President ‌Donald ​Trump has ​signed an order ​for a new pipeline ⁠to transport around a million barrels Canadian ‌crude a day ⁠to ⁠Wyoming.Also: New research suggests AI can help out in the ER. The study found diagnoses from AI were on par with those of human doctors.Plus: Furniture manufacturing in Quebec takes a hit, voter lists potentially misused, Strait of Hormuz closure has humanitarian implications, and more.

Families of victims of the February mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. take OpenAI to court. They say the tech company behind ChatGPT should have alerted police of troubling posts by the shooter. And that ChatGPT is a defective product, since it didn’t challenge those posts, or direct her to get help.And: Americans get a sense of the financial cost of the war in Iran. The Pentagon says it has spent roughly $25 billion — so far. The Secretary of War tells a Congressional hearing the war is justified, and so is the price tag.Also: Canada approves a generic version of the drug Ozempic. About three million Canadians take GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, for diabetes, and for weight loss. A new option in the market should mean more supply, and lower prices.Plus: Stabbing of two men in London investigated as terrorism, Major League Soccer may move the Whitecaps out of Vancouver, Ottawa promises to streamline disability tax credit, and more.

A drop in the expected deficit, and a boost in global oil prices have put Canada on a stronger fiscal footing than was projected in November’s budget. Ottawa is using that resilience to justify billions in new spending. We’ll have the details.And: The United Arab Emirates is quitting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. The U.A.E. has been a longtime member of the cartel that controls oil flow from about a dozen countries. But it now says the organization is limiting its ability to sell more oil.Also: King Charles gives a 30-minute speech to the U.S. Congress, emphasizing the connections between the U.S. and the U.K. His remarks were met warmly, including several standing ovations.Plus: Albertans on separatism, settler violence in the occupied West Bank, bail is getting harder to get in Ontario, and more.

Prime Minister Carney announces Canada's first sovereign wealth fund. You'll hear what it’s for — and what it will cost.And: The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, and more charges are on the way.Also: Growers on Prince Edward Island are throwing out huge piles of dead oysters. Some are reporting a 100 per cent mortality rate when they pull up their cages as the Island grapples with deadly oyster diseases.Plus: King Charles arrives in Washington, the push to lure Canadian tourists back to the U.S., the latest on fighting in the Middle East, and more.

Another alleged shooter has come dangerously close to Donald Trump. The U.S. president was at the White House Correspondents Dinner when shots rang out, upending the black-tie event. Investigators are probing the suspect's motives, but the Acting Attorney General says Trump and members of his administration were the likely targets. While no one was seriously hurt, the incident is raising serious questions about security. Also: Manitoba's premier has announced plans to ban kids in the province from social media and AI chatbots. The move is being met with widespread support - and Premier Wab Kinew says it'll protect children from endless scrolling designed for profit. But experts warn enforcing this ban - a first in Canada - may be tricky.And: The new movie Michael is king of the box office. The Michael Jackson bio-pic brought in $97-million US dollars at the North American box office this weekend, and more than double that worldwide. But lucrative debut aside, cultural critics are taking the movie to task. Not because of what's in the movie, but rather what's been left out.Plus: Marking one year since the Lapu-Lapu day tragedy in Vancouver, Palestinians vote in local elections, Angry Habs fans cross the line, and more.

Indirect peace talks between Iran and the U.S. have stalled. Iran's Foreign Minister met with Pakistani mediators today, but a U.S. delegation did not. President Donald Trump abruptly cancelled that trip, throwing fresh uncertainty over the already bumpy efforts to end the war.Also: In Labrador, a years long inquiry into the deaths of six Innu youth is moving toward its final phases. They died at different times, and from different causes. But they all shared one thing: they were part of the child protection system. And this week, a report presented to the inquiry highlights how that system fails Innu children.And: With its tropical climate and verdant landscape, Colombia is the perfect breeding ground for coffee, avocados, and...hippos! The amphibious mammals were first brought there by a drug lord decades ago. Now, they're an environmental hazard. You'll hear about the drastic steps the Colombian government is taking to control their hippo problem. Plus: Ontario agriculture faces flooding risk, Reforming paternity leave in Italy, Akheem Mesidor becomes first round draft pick for the NFL, and more. 

Ottawa has approved a $4 billion expansion for a natural gas pipeline in British Columbia. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says construction will get underway this summer. While the government touts the speed of its approval, the Opposition is asking — what took so long?And: It’s unclear who will be talking to whom. Washington is sending delegates to Islamabad to talk about the U.S.- Iran war. Tehran is also sending someone to Islamabad. But it’s not clear there will be any direct negotiations. We have the latest on the ceasefire, and whether the end of the war is in sight.Also: Manitoba is the latest province to consider giving up the twice-a-year time change. Alberta and B.C. have also said they’ve moved their clocks for the last time.Plus: U.S. considers retaliation on NATO allies, neurologist not guilty on 48 counts of sexual assault, Punjabi music drawing crowds and dollars, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada/U.S. relations have ruptured, but he’s confident there will be progress in trade talks. Carney says he doesn’t consider that relationship to be his main focus; he says there is enough to do in Canada.And: Researchers are calling for wider screening for a major cause of heart attacks.One in five people are at risk because of their level of Lipoprotein A. But it doesn't get picked up by routine cholesterol testing. Doctors say all adults should get checked at least once in their lives.Also: There’s been an alarming spike in the number of grey whales found dead off the Pacific coast. It's not just in Canada it’s happening in U.S. waters, too. And experts say more deaths are likely.Plus: Toronto police racism/antisemitism allegations, U.S. - Iran ceasefire, Lebanon funerals, Nova Scotia fracking, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the U.S. won’t dictate terms when the two countries meet to talk trade.And: U.S. President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended the U.S. ceasefire with Iran. It was supposed to end today. Despite the truce Trump says the U.S. blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz will continue. And Iran fired on and seized several ships in strait.Also: Children in Britain, and anyone born in the future, will never be able to legally buy cigarettes there. Lawmakers have voted to ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009. The goal is to create the first smoke-free generation.Plus: Gene therapy for deafness, Ottawa considers turning the former Kingston Penitentiary into housing, Air Transat and Lufthansa cut thousands of flights as jet fuel prices soar, and more.

The US - Iran ceasefire is extended. After a day of mixed messages, where U.S President Trump signalled that he would not extend the ceasefire, he reversed course. We’ll break down the latest developments.And: It’s Canada’s most important trading relationship, but the sailing has not been smooth of late. Prime Minister Mark Carney has formed a new advisory group to guide Canada through the rough seas of U.S. trade talks.Also: Canada wants to start launching Canadian rockets into space. A change to federal laws would introduce safety and security requirements, and establish financial responsibility for a Canadian commercial space industry that could be worth $40 billion.Plus: Details on the shooting death of a Canadian in Mexico, the King's upcoming visit to the U.S., renewable and energy municipality struggle over data centre, and more.

The war in the Middle East is pushing up the price of pretty much everything here in Canada. The inflation rate rose to 2.4 per cent in March — largely driven by the price of oil. One of the biggest jumps — the cost of food.And: Ottawa says the number of people who enrolled in the Canadian military surged in the last year. But the number of people who left the military also went up.Also: Uncertain — that’s the status of peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. The American delegation is supposed to be in Pakistan on Tuesday for the talks. Iran says it hasn’t decided yet to go.Plus: Lebanon ceasefire holding — so far, Starmer’s fate up for debate, B.C. pauses its plans to amend how the government works with Indigenous peoples, and more.

Mark Carney is doubling down on his “Canada Strong” message ahead of a key trade review deadline. In an address posted on YouTube, the prime minister vows to diversify the economy, and protect Canada’s future -- no matter the political climate. And who he quotes might provide the biggest clues of all.Also: Nearly two million Canadians are believed to have ADHD. But the diagnosis is highly gendered.Boys and men are not only more likely to get a diagnosis, but it's often discovered much earlier.That's why researchers at the University of Calgary are looking for hundreds of women and girls to study how ADHD affects them throughout their lives.And: They're the voice of students across the country. But many of Canada's campus radio stations are at risk of going silent. The student unions who fund them say radio is outdated, lost in the noise of social media. However, there is a renewed push to see an on-campus radio resurgence. Plus: U.S. and Iran prepare for a new round of peace talks, Mass shooting kills eight children in Louisiana, Preserving Ukraine's cultural heritage, and more.

Spring flooding is threatening several parts of central and eastern Canada this weekend. Environment Canada expects more rain to fall in the coming days. Affected communities across Quebec and Ontario are preparing for the worst.Also: Iran's Revolutionary Guard says any vessel moving towards the Strait of Hormuz will be targeted. The critical waterway was declared open for business just a day ago. But now, access is once again restricted.It's the latest bit of diplomatic whiplash, as both Iran and the U.S. extend olive branches while wielding them like clubs.And: They're catchy, colourful, and potentially harmful. AI generated content aimed at toddlers and pre-schoolers is all over YouTube. That prevalance has child development experts worried.Plus: Farmers fighting outdated tax laws, Corruption inside Cricket Canada, Cherry blossom tourists overwhelming rural Japan, and more.