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Trump's historic UK state visit met with protests in Windsor

Large-scale protests took place in central London in response to Trump’s state visit, with demonstrators highlighting his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Vancouver Canucks to play first preseason game against Seattle Kraken

Vancouver Canucks are hosting a season-opening media availability. Our Pinki Wong has been there listening in. The Canucks are set to play their first preseason game against Seattle on Sunday.

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Dramatic shoreline collapse sends huge truck into B.C. lake

A dramatic video of a truck falling into a Vancouver Island lake has garnered lots of attention online. And now the company involved has been reprimanded for the incident.

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Israel committing genocide in Gaza, UN inquiry finds

On the same day a ground offensive was launched in Gaza City, a United Nations Commission of Inquiry report concluded Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, a finding emphatically denied by Israeli officials.

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Deal reached to keep TikTok operating in U.S., Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced an agreement with China to keep TikTok operating in the United States. The agreement requires TikTok's American assets to be transferred to U.S. owners from China's ByteDance.

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Freeland leaving cabinet, accepts role as representative to Ukraine

Prominent Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland has announced she’s leaving her cabinet post and doesn't intend to run in the next election. She is taking on a new role as Canada's new special representative for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

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Canada gets a D for food insecurity in annual report

An annual report card from Food Banks Canada has given this country a D for food insecurity after Statistics Canada data showed a 40 per cent increase in poverty in the last two years and one-quarter of households struggling to afford food.

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Canada's inflation rate rose to 1.9% in August

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 1.9% in August, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday. Gas prices, which dropped at a rate of more than 16 per cent in July, were still declining in August — but at a slower pace than they had previousl...

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Small plane crashes near Toronto high school

Officials say no one was injured after a small plane crashed near a high school in Toronto’s east end on Monday night. CBC's Clara Pasieka has the latest details — and reaction.

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Charlie Kirk’s killing prompts broad threats from Trump administration

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened investigations into the ‘radical left,’ following the shooting death of Charlie Kirk. Vice-President J.D. Vance on Kirk’s podcast encouraged people to turn in those who celebrated the conservative c...

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Ukraine continues efforts to identify thousands killed in war

Efforts are underway in Ukraine to identify the remains of thousands killed on the front line. CBC's Briar Stewart reports on the overwhelming feeling for forensic investigators and desperation for families.

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Study shows climate change could drive more animals into Sask. cities

Major Prairie cities could see more than 100 new species by 2100, according to a researcher studying the impact of urbanization on wildlife.

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Moe returns from China hopeful trade dispute can be resolved

Premier Scott Moe said his trade mission in China was a step toward easing tariffs on key Saskatchewan exports like canola.

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Carney’s first budget expected to include ‘substantial’ deficit

On the first day of a new sitting of Parliament, Prime Minister Mark Carney faced questions about how the fall budget will cover the cost of recent government spending, which has created a ‘substantial’ deficit.

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Inside 100-year-old family business selling specialty clothing

M.H. Grover & Sons has become an institution in Montreal, fitting big and tall men at their shop in Verdun. Despite many changes to the clothing retail industry over the last century, the business remains family run.

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Utah governor: suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting became ‘radicalized’

Authorities are sharing new details about Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Utah’s governor described him as a smart young man who became radicalized. His alleged actions continue to fuel polit...

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Feds to introduce bill protecting religious, cultural buildings

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is expected to introduce new legislation to protect places of worship and other cultural sites after a string of attacks on mosques and synagogues.

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Hundreds protest outside Davis Cup matches in Halifax

For the second day in a row, protesters gathered to oppose Israel's participation in the Davis Cup amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. They also protested Tennis Canada's decision to proceed with the event. Josh Hoffman reports

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How Trump's cuts to the CDC could threaten Canadians' public health

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has long been a global leader in disease tracking and evidence-based medical guidelines, but recent funding cuts and firings have caused many to wonder whether the institution is still a trusted sourc...

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Israel for talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said ahead of the trip that he will be seeking answers from Israeli officials about how they see the way forward in Gaza. Rubio's trip comes after Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar that upended...

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Protesters push back against Quebec’s proposed rent hike formula

Housing advocates in Quebec are protesting a proposed formula for calculating annual rent increases, arguing it favours landlords and fails to tackle the province’s housing crisis. Groups are calling for stronger tenant protections and l...

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Photographer marks 25 years capturing unrelated look-alikes

Montreal photographer François Brunelle has spent 25 years photographing people who look strikingly alike but share no relation. His project, I’m not a look-alike!, explores identity, coincidence, and human connection through portraits o...

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Saskatchewan artists prove passion can become a career

Two Saskatchewan artists share how they turned their passion into a profession despite being discouraged from pursuing art as a career. Their stories highlight resilience, creativity, and the possibility of thriving in the arts industry ...

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Lilith Fair documentary premieres at Toronto film festival

The Toronto International Film Festival is premiering Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery, a documentary on Sarah McLachlan’s groundbreaking all-women music festival. Running from 1997 to 1999, the event featured stars like Missy Elliott and...

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Dozens killed after Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza shelters

Israeli airstrikes reportedly hit two United Nations schools sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on Friday. Local health authorities say at least 40 Palestinians were killed in the attack.

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Trump calls on NATO members to impose sanctions on Russia

NATO has launched operation Eastern Sentry to bolster its presence along the eastern flank of Europe, after Russian drones were found in Poland on Wednesday. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump is calling on all treaty members to incr...

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Thousands in London march against immigration

More than 100,000 people marched through central London on Saturday in a 'Unite the Kingdom' demonstration against immigration organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Police said a number of officers were assaulted.

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Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson arrested after tip from family

The manhunt for the killer of U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk has ended. Police arrested a 22-year-old man from southern Utah for the crime but his motive is still coming into focus.

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How the FBI caught Charlie Kirk's suspected killer

The National’s Eli Glasner breaks down how a combination of digital evidence, police work and a family intervention led to the arrest of a suspect in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.

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Brazil's former president gets 27 years for plotting a coup in 2022

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced yesterday to 27 years and three months in prison, hours after being convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election.

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