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A new report seeks to address some of the reasons why the NDP faltered in 2025; Canada’s high cost of living has deterred some Canadians from local this holiday season; residents in Atlantic Canada say the increasing food casts are making it harder to feed their families; and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney met virtually with Canada’s premiers Thursday as his government navigates a complex mix of energy policy disputes, U.S. trade pressure and growing regional tensions.

Emergency crews are facing dangerous conditions in southern Alberta after heavy snow and strong winds wreaked havoc across the region; U.S. President Donald Trump attributing some of his successes to the use of tariffs as he addressed the nation on Wednesday evening; Canada’s population fell by about 76,000 in the third quarter, a rare decline outside the pandemic, driven by immigration changes.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's accusation that PM Mark Carney is encouraging backroom deals to secure a majority government; More on the investigation after director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead in their Brentwood, CA, home; Jewish communities across Canada are on high alert following the deadly attack in Australia and the rise in hate crimes at home.

More on Ottawa’s Children’s hospital sounding the alarm and their advice to the public as Canada’s flu season surges; Major flooding in B.C.'s Fraser Valley and how it's impacting communities as officials confirm that there is more rain in the forecast; A closer look at the Epstein photos released by House Democrats, including whose picture it is and what they're doing.

Australia’s world-first law banning social media for kids under 16 and the Canadian mother pushing for similar protections. Canadians are feeling the pinch this season as experts urge smarter spending while inflation holds near 2 per cent. Health Canada’s approval of Zuranolone, a new drug that offers faster relief for moms with postpartum depression.

A tentative deal has been reached between Air Transat and the pilots’ union, bringing relief to thousands of passengers; The family of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi's $2.2M suit claiming racial profiling and unjustified force in his death; Canadian potash producers say the U.S. potash supply can't be replaced quickly, which could cause potential job and production impacts.

What travellers who have upcoming flights booked with Air Transat should know if the airline's pilots go on strike; Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab introduced a new express entry category for foreign-trained doctors; The stressful working conditions that nurses face across the country, which include dealing with aggressive behaviour in patients.

There was no shortage of excitement at World Cup draw watch parties across the country, especially with the announcement of a potential Canada-Italy matchup; Sideline chats between Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. while attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw; What Canadians think is most important as Canada looks to procure new fighter jets from either the U.S. or Sweden.

the latest on a potential strike by unionized Air Transat pilots and what the impact could be for Canadians during the holiday season; Popular children's entertainer Raffi to discuss the message he hopes fans will take away from his latest release, 'ABC Democracy.'; A 17-year-old is facing several charges after using AI to allegedly create sexualized photos of teen girls at several Calgary high schools.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ordered twenty armoured vehicles from Canadian manufacturer Roshel, as they could fulfill the order in 30 days; The Canada-wide efforts led by the RCMP that led to record seizures of fentanyl and illegal drugs and what the investigation revealed; The outpouring support of an Alberta community after a three-year-old golden retriever with medical issues was abandoned at a dog park.

The toll U.S. tariffs are taking on Canada's steel industry after Ontario’s Algoma Steel had to lay off almost half of its workforce; Prime Minister Mark Carney's adjustments to his cabinet after MP Steven Guilbeault resigned due to Ottawa's energy deal with Alberta; The hurdles Alberta will face if it hopes to make its new pipeline a reality by the application deadline of July 1, 2026.

More on the famed Siebel Institute’s decision to relocate to Montreal after teaching the art of brewing for generations in Chicago; The reason behind International Testing Agency's decision to ban Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak from competition for two years; A Toronto senior who is accused of claiming a $1-million lottery jackpot for himself when he should have split it with two others.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering a trip to Washington next week, making it his third trip since being elected; A breakthrough form of therapy that is giving new hope to those suffering from glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive types of cancer; A potential deal between Ottawa and Alberta that could permit a new pipeline and how B.C. could throw a wrench into the plans.

The significant shift in trade talks between Canada and India as the G20 summit wrapped up on Sunday in Johannesburg, South Africa; Canada's new 'Lost Canadians' legislation and how this praised bill could negatively impact children adopted abroad in Canada; A Winnipeg man's horrifying hospital experience and a warning from doctors that these types of incidents are happening more often.

U.S. President Donald Trump's 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan and the growing calls by other nations that changes must be made; More from Johannesburg, South Africa, where Prime Minister Carney seized the opportunity to secure investment in Canada at the G20 summit; The mixed reactions from businesses after Canada Post and the union representing postal workers reached an agreement in principle.

The latest from Bella Coola, B.C., where a grizzly bear attacked students and teachers on a field trip, sending four to the hospital; Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have reached a deal in principle after two years of bargaining but have yet to finalize tentative agreement; The heartwarming story of a father and his nine-year-old son who are spreading joy through random acts of kindness in P.E.I.