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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.
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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.
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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 castle
Also: 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's
soccer team prepares for the World Cup with a friendly match against Uzbekistan Monday...and more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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