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A shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood leaves one person and a police officer dead. The suspect was also killed.Also: The high price of everything. Canada's inflation rate rises to 3.2%, its highest level in more than two years. The cost of gas was the driver. The consumer price index also ticked up. That was led by alcohol and food, especially tomatoes, which have jumped a whopping 45% from a year ago.And: Just two years after his landslide victory, Keir Starmer announces his resignation as UK Prime Minister following a string of missteps and mistakes, and plummeting popularity. He plans to leave his post by September.Plus: Canada's nuclear ambitions, new stop planned for Alto high-speed rail, behind the scenes of India's Cockroach Party, and more.

Its a tense day for the residents of Lytton. B.C. officials say the wildfire burning south of the village grew to seven square kilometres overnight. Dozens of properties are under an evacuation order - and some residents of Lytton First Nation have also been ordered to leave.Also: Heavy rainfall and severe flash flooding has devastated parts of Montreal and other areas in southern Quebec. A series of thunderstorms closed streets, damaged homes, and left thousands without power. And the forecast shows more rain is coming later this week. And: From sunrise ceremonies to traditional games, communities across Canada are gathering to celebrate the 30th National Indigenous Peoples Day. We'll take you through some of the events and messages delivered in honour of the culture and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people.Plus: Parliament's summer break, "New France" demonstrations, Bison return to roam in Star Blanket Cree nation, and more.

A wildfire is threatening the town of Lytton, B.C. Sixty homes were evacuated Friday, and conditions ideal for a fire to grow quickly. The community is still trying to recover from a fast moving wildfire that roared through the village five years ago that left much of the community destroyed.Also: Tensions between Iran and the U.S. over the Strait of Hormuz are threatening to derail an interim deal to end the fighting. Both sides are making conflicting claims about the status of the strategic waterway. Iran says it's closed the strait because of Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed at least 20 people. But talks to formalize the deal appear to be going ahead.And: Almost three decades ago, a plane carrying medical supplies crashed onto the sea ice at Davis Inlet, an Island off the northeast coast of Labrador. The young pilot lost his life. But out of that tragedy, a bond was born — connecting two communities and enduring to this day.Plus: Colombia's election, Demonstrations in support of CUSMA, Kenyans embracing bitcoin, and more.

Billionaire Frank Stronach is guilty on charges of sexual assault and indecent assault. The Crown was unable to get convictions on other charges. The incidents date back nearly 50 years.Also: Buyer beware. Personal accounts from people who bought resale tickets to events like the FIFA World Cup… only to find out the tickets never arrived and they were out thousands of dollars.And: It's either feast or famine these days for several whale species on the west coast. Whale watchers are seeing more of some species than usual. We'll tell you why.Plus: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, U.K. by-election result could threaten British Prime Minister, Alberta separation rumblings divide the already divided city of Lloydminster, water restrictions inequity in B.C., and more.

History on home soil? Canada's men's soccer team steps onto the pitch at Vancouver's BC Place tonight, chasing a historic milestone: their first-ever World Cup victory.Also: The 60-day counter has started for the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. The next step: formal negotiations in Switzerland. In the meantime, ships are on the move in the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump is declaring victory — for now. What's not clear: what it all means for Israel and its fight with Hezbollah in Lebanon.And: How much would you wager on being able to guess tomorrow's temperature? A Toronto-based financial services company is betting the answer is… a lot. Canadians have had limited access to prediction markets that are raising billions in the U.S. and elsewhere. That's about to change.Plus: FIFA hydration breaks, Ukraine strikes Russia , AI costs, and more.

U.S. President Donald Trump is praising the agreement struck with Iran, while at the same time admitting it could fall apart. A draft released by Washington shows they agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and release billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets.Also: CBC gets rare access with the UN secretary general on a trip to Haiti. Canada is helping back an international force to help control the gangs that have roamed the streets of Port-Au-Prince.And: Mosquitoes in Canada are very rarely deadly. But that reality is changing with the climate. Already, the insects have brought in the West Nile virus and encephalitis. Researchers are now trying to find ways to fend off a mosquito that spreads yellow fever, dengue and Zika.Plus: MAID recommendations, a federal report on the Titan submersible, suspended citizenship, and more.

Someone is hiring young people through encrypted messaging apps to carry out shooting attacks in the Toronto area. Police say they've linked attacks at the U.S. Consulate, Jewish schools, synagogues and waste management facilities. Now police are trying to figure out who is paying them and why.Also: After nearly 74 years of Hockey Night in Canada, CBC will no longer air NHL games. We'll have more on what that means for Canadians trying to watch the game on a Saturday night.And: The hot mic summit. Italy's Giorgia Meloni has quit smoking, France's Emmanuel Macron lost his watch. Those are some of the lighter moments caught on a hot mic at this year's G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains. But politics was on display too — leaders trying to manage their relationships with U.S. President Donald Trump.Plus: The FBI says it foiled a plot targeting a White House UFC event, resilient coral reefs, Iran agreement, and more.

The U.S. and Iran have an agreement. But what they've agreed on isn't exactly clear. We have extensive coverage of what we know, how Iranians are reacting, and what the diaspora here in Canada thinks.Also: Anger in Montreal after allegations of racism in the police force. Sixteen officers are under investigation.And: If you hit your head hard enough, you'll likely go to a hospital, or find a doctor. But new research suggests a startling gender gap affects how thorough that care will be.Plus: Fentanyl in Canada, Iranian soccer team, and more.

A breakthrough has been reached in ending the war between the United States and Iran. According to the U.S., Iran and Pakistan, there is a ceasefire agreement. Donald Trump says the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is ending, while Pakistan's Prime Minister says fighting will end on all fronts. Crucially, nothing has been signed yet. We have the latest details.Also: The streets of Aughagower, Ireland were decked out in maple leafs and Canadian flags today. Prime Minister Mark Carney made a personal pitstop during his official tour of the country - returning to the town his ancestors once called home. And: The Ontario government says demand for electricity will increase by as much as 75 per cent over the next 25 years. To meet that demand, there's a plan to build the world's largest nuclear power plant in Port Hope. But that plan is angering some in the town, which has a troubled history with nuclear energy. Plus: UFC matches on the White House Lawn, CUSMA negotiations, and more.

Two Montreal police officers are suspended and fourteen others under scrutiny - after being accused of repeated "discriminatory and racist” acts against Black and Arab Montrealers. An active investigation is now underway. Police and city officials are promising to root out the problem and rebuild an already fragile public trust.Also: There is a long and deeply troubling history of forced and coerced sterilization in Canada. Since the early 20th Century, thousands of women and girls have been deprived of their ability to have children. Particularly Indigenous, Black and disabled women. Earlier this week, the House of Commons passed an act to amend the Criminal Code - which will soon make the practice a crime.And: Before fossil fuels, much of the world was powered by whale oil. Demand was so high, whaling nearly drove some species to extinction. Now, researchers are reading into the words of whalers from long ago, to get a better picture of the scale of that industry.Plus: Mark Carney in Ireland, Donald J. Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Centre, and more.

For the first time ever, Canada played to a draw in World Cup soccer. The team faced off against Bosnia-Herzegovina as the tournament kicked off in Toronto.Also: Prime Minister Mark Carney got a warm welcome from French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris today... but a cold reality awaits them. They're preparing for next week's G7 summit, where U.S. President Donald Trump's presence is likely to bring tension.And: It began with a prompt and ended with a problem. A customer asked a simple question online. He got what he thought was a reliable answer from a company employee. Except, it wasn't.Plus: Forced labour legislation, SpaceX IPO, MAID in the Netherlands, and more.

The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, linking Windsor, Ontario and Detroit is delayed. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was planned for Friday, but the bridge authority says Canada and the US need time to address unresolved issues.Also: CBC News is in Tehran for rare access inside Iran, as U.S. President Donald Trump signals a deal may be imminent, after threatening to launch strikes on the regime and seize its oil industry.And: The FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City amid celebration and protest.Plus: Canada's National Food Strategy, US President Donald Trump's UFC event controversy, Pope Leo condemns ‘indifference' to migrants, and more.

Restrictions on social media for anyone under 16. The federal government says its new legislation would reduce the risks for children when they go online. We'll have more on the bill, and the ways social media companies could get exemptions from the restrictions.And: Bluster or brinksmanship? U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to end CUSMA again.Also: The shared library on the Canada/U.S. border now has its own Canadian entrance.Plus: Trump says U.S. has taken Iranian oil, rejected referee, Belfast unrest, and more.

As an Air Canada captain, he was responsible for thousands of lives every day. But police in Ontario say he spent 17 years flying without the proper credentials. Now he's facing fraud charges.And: “Kids are dying.” Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller says it's time to restrict access to social media. Tom Parry has more on the federal government's plan to do just that.Also: A day after Donald Trump urged both Iran and Israel to stop shooting, neither appears to be listening. Now the U.S. launched an attack of its own.Plus: NASA announces Artemis III crew, Canadian researchers trying to diagnose CTE while patients are still alive, stabbing in Belfast ignites unrest, and more.

Canada has a new Governor General. After being a Supreme Court Justice and United Nations human rights commissioner, Louise Arbour is now King Charles' representative in Canada. The ceremony was filled with music, and speeches, and the swearing of oaths. And: Diabetes, obesity, kidney disease… GLP-1 medications have shown promise for multiple conditions. New research is adding another – breast cancer. Jennifer La Grassa explains the latest research.Also: It's almost time for Canada to host its first ever men's World Cup match. The Canadian soccer team hit the pitch in Toronto today for training ahead of Friday's opening game.Plus: Iran/Israel war, China works to cement relations with North Korea, and more.

War is erupting again in the Middle East tonight. For the first time since a fragile ceasefire was enacted in April, Iran launched a direct attack on Israel. It comes in response to Israel's continued strikes on Lebanon's capital. Israel has vowed retaliation. But U.S. President Donald Trump still maintains that a peace deal is close to fruition.Also: Opioid overdoses are skyrocketing in Winnipeg. A CBC data analysis shows the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service has responded to more than 2-thousand opioid calls so far this year. Manitoba's government has announced one million dollard to address the toxic drug crisis. You'll hear more about what the province is up against. And: The FIFA World Cup will begin this week. As the event draws more attention to soccer, Canadian officials think it's a good time to pitch a big project to secure long term support for this country's players. Plus: Canada's new Governor General, Undocumented farmworkers fear deportation in California, and more

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.