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Iran continues to step up its attacks across the Middle East, the US and Israel launch counter attacks.  Mulitple commericial ships hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz.  Countries to start releasing emergency oil reserves.  NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses the floor to join Liberal caucus, bringing Carney government within 2 seats of a majority.  Major ice storm forecast to hit southern parts of Ontario and Quebec.  Canadian Cancer Society says colorectal cancer screening should start earlier than recommended age of 50. 

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says today will be the most intense day of strikes on Iran.  Israel launches new wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah, more than 100,000 people in Lebanon register as displaced today alone.  Persian Gulf countries continue to come under ballistic missile attacks from Iran.  Toronto Police say someone discharged a firearm at the U-S Consulate.  Parent from Tumbler Ridge BC files civil lawsuit against Open AI, parent company of Chat GPT, after daughter injured in school shooting.  TikTok and Canadian government reach agreement to allow Chinese-owned company to maintain physical presence in Canada.  CBC Exclusive: Canadian-led business fuelled Myanmar’s civil war with ‘blood pearls,’ despite international sanctions. 

US President Donald Trump says he is not happy with appointment of Mojtaba ‌Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader.  G7 leaders are meeting today via video conference as the price of oil spikes considerably. Crude oil prices spike near $120 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping.  New tuition scam left woman with $37K in fraudulent charges – and no help from bank, police or school.  More than 100 graphic novels removed from Alberta school shelves under new government policy.  Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse overshadowed by US president Donald Trump's threats to Greenland. 

Explosions ring out today at an oil depot in southern Tehran as Israel says it is targeting Iran's energy resources. Israel is issuing an evacuation alert this morning for residents of southern Lebanon. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the war in the Middle East never should have happened. Canadians continue to leave the mid-east, many through Dubai despite sporadic closures due to the war. Canadian women participating in the UN's Commission on the Status of Women warn about backsliding on women's progress. The prime minister announces byelections for three ridings on April 13 - two in the Toronto area, and one in Montreal. Canada wins its first gold medal of the Paralympic Games, bringing the total to 6.

The war in the middle east is intensifying this morning with new waves of bombing throughout the region. US President Donald Trump insists that Washington will not be making any deal with Iran. The prime minister is returning from Japan today, but as he left, he says Canada supports removing the former Prince Andrew from the line of Royal succession. And Canada has won three medals already at the Paralympic Games, which just get underway today - two silvers and a bronze. Police investigating reports of shots fired at two Toronto-area synagogues. Dubai airport partially reopens after an Iranian attack but it's not clear whether that's affecting plans to fly some Canadians out today.

Israeli airstrikes hammer southern Beirut as Hezbollah warns Israeli border towns to evacuate. The U.S. and Israel vow to "surge" attacks as the war in Iran enters a second week with no clear endgame. Canada’s top general says the military may help defend Gulf allies as PM Carney refuses to rule out future involvement in the Iran war. Prime Minister Mark Carney signs a major security and trade pact in Tokyo that opens the door for Japanese military training in the Canadian Arctic. Toronto doctor faces dozens of sex crime charges, including voyeurism, sexual assault, and child pornography. The Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics officially open in Verona as Team Canada prepares for its first day of competition.

Prime Minister Mark Carney warns Canada could be drawn into the war to defend allies as the global order breaks down. Iran launches a new wave of attacks as Tehran warns the duration of the war is now in its hands. European nations ramp up security and evacuations as NATO chief Mark Rutte insists the alliance is "vigilant" but not yet at war. A CBC investigation finds Canada’s "red flag" gun laws are rarely used and poorly tracked following the Tumbler Ridge tragedy. Nepalis head to the polls for a high-stakes election following the youth uprising that toppled the government. OpenAI agrees to federal oversight after failing to report the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s violent ChatGPT posts to police.

U-S Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth claims the joint U-S-Israeli operation has achieved "total dominance" over Iran, even as the Senate prepares a high-stakes vote to limit the President's military powers. NATO is formally condemning Iran’s "indiscriminate attacks" on Turkey, moving to bolster air defenses along the alliance's eastern flank in a stern show of support for its ally. Iran’s retaliatory strikes are hitting U.S. bases and energy sites across the Persian Gulf, leaving at least seven dead and sparking fears of a full-scale regional war. Iran has postponed the Supreme Leader's funeral and stalled the selection of his successor as the "war situation" and ongoing airstrikes paralyze the regime. Israeli airstrikes and ground advances are intensifying across Lebanon, forcing urgent evacuations in Beirut and leaving at least five dead in the east. National security experts warn that deep budget cuts and a shift in focus to immigration have "hollowed out" key U.S. agencies, leaving the country vulnerable to Iranian terror and cyber attacks. Newfoundland and Labrador reaches deal with Equinor, BP to open the way for development of Bay du Nord offshore oil project.

Israel moves more ground troops into Southern Lebanon, says it it targetting Hezbollah commanders, and the Iranian Regime in Tehran. US Senate and Congress to be briefed on the war in Iran for the first time. Canadian Defence minister David McGuinty defends Ottawa's support for the war on Iran. Foreign Affairs Canada say Canadians involved in fatal tourist bus crash in Dominic Republic on Sunday night. Ontario couple finds Indigenous ancestral remains on their property, learns laying those remains to rest could be financially ruinous. Reactions mixed as BC ends time changes, adopts year-round daylight time. 

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth defines US mission in Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Society says US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have killed at least 555 people. Hezbollah and Israel exchanging heavy fire after Hezbollah launched several strikes from Lebanon. Prime minister Mark Carney announces multi-billion dollars uranium deal with India. German and South Korean shipyards submit proposals today for Canada's new fleet of submarines. Crown lawyers ask for single sexual assault charge to be withdrawn in trial of businessman Frank Stronach. StubHub fines Ontario man more than $3K after uploaded tickets disappear. 

Fresh round of strikes and assaults are underway again in the Middle East as Israel and Iran continue attacks.Questions surrounding successor for Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei.Canadians being told by Ottawa to avoid all travel to Israel, Lebanon, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iraq.Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney to talk energy as he meets with official in India today as part of trade trip.High on India's wish list in those trade talks is Canadian energy....they want as much as we can sell them.21 people killed in protests outside the American consulate in Karachi, Pakistan.Police in Austin, Texas investigate an incident that left 3 dead and 14 injured in what they say may be an act of terror.

The United States and Israel have launched "major combat operations" in Iran.US President Donald Trump announced the military mission in a video posted on social media.Canada urges citizens in the middle east to shelter in place and follow instructiomns of local authorities.Regime change is what many in Iran have been calling for, but the the path forwards is froughy with peril.

Prime Minister Mark Carney hoping for a Canada-India relationship reset on his first visit to the country.China suspends major agriculture tariffs but leaves canola seeds in limbo.Pakistan bombs Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, as conflict between the neighbours escalates.U.S. and Canada issue urgent "leave now" orders as Iran strike threat looms.Two weeks after tragedy, students in Tumbler Ridge returning to class.Marketplace tests show sunscreens don't always provide the protection they claim to offer.Tyler McGregor and Natalie Wilkie named Canada’s Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony Flag Bearers.Father and son duo repeat as champions of grueling Cain’s Quest.

Hillary Clinton testifies under oath today in Chappaqua, New York, as House Oversight investigators search for names linked to the Jeffrey Epstein network. Mohawks in Akwesasne are worried ICE agents are on the doorstep of their eastern Ontario First Nation.Iran and United States meet in Geneva today for a third round of talks mediated by Oman. Some Canadians skeptical of newly-thawed relationship with India, as Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on trade trip. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US government personnel were not involved in speedboat shooting off coast of Cuba. Oil-rich Alberta poised to post another deficit when provincial budget is tabled today. Nearly a quarter of Canadian long-term care residents are being given anti-psychotic medication without a psychological diagnosis. 

US President Donald Trump breaks record for longest State of the Union, speaking for more than 1 hour and 41 minutes. Trump leans on diplomacy in State of the Union but warns the window for an Iran nuclear deal is closing.  Canada's AI Minister says OpenAI failed to provide concrete safety proposals following the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. New passport rules take effect today for dual Canadian British citizens travelling to the United Kingdom. Canada fast-tracks $8 million in emergency aid to Cuba amid a deepening food and energy crisis.St. John's has killed 11,000 gulls to protect aircraft, but critics say diverting food waste is the real fix. 

US President Donald Trump's new 10% global tariffs kick in today as he prepared for State of the Union address. Trump still threatening airstrikes ahead of talks aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear program later this week. Hundreds of thousands of US customers still without power after record-breaking bomb cyclone hits several northeast states. Canadian airlines to resume flights to Mexico following widespread weekend violence. AI minister Evan Solomon demands answers from OpenAI executives over deadly Tumbler Ridge shooting. NDP's lone Quebec MP Alexandre Boulerice says he's considering jump to provincial politics and Québec Solidaire. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney announces new sanctions on Russia and $2 Billion in new support for Ukraine as it marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion.

Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum says order has been restored after Sunday's drug cartel violence.Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Le Téléjournal there will be no peace without dialogue. International aid workers, including some from Doctors Without Borders, will be expelled from Gaza by end of week. Millions of people across the US are in the path of a powerful winter bomb cyclone. US President Donald Trump’s push against offshore wind power could benefit Canada. Mark Carney's government launches a national conversation about the physical and mental health of men and boys.Program in Newfoundland and Labrador aims to help people who need safe drug supplies. 

Team Canada settles for silver after 2-1 overtime loss to U-S in Olympic men’s hockey final.Olympic officials call for urgent funding boost as Canada’s "pay-to-play" model hits a breaking point.Secret Service kills armed Mar-a-Lago intruder who was recently reported missing from North Carolina.Pakistan launches deadly retaliatory airstrikes in Afghanistan as Taliban warns of a "calculated response."Russia launches massive aerial barrage as Slovakia issues power ultimatum to Ukraine.TSA PreCheck is back online despite the ongoing shutdown.

The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down President Trump’s global tariffs in a major blow to his trade agenda.Alberta premier Danielle Smith announces October referendum on immigration and constitutional questions.Connor McDavid takes the captaincy as Canada faces Finland in the Olympic semifinals without Sidney Crosby.Second New Brunswick youth put on peace bond for alleged activity with 764 terrorist group. Former Vizsla Silver Corp workers in Mexico say their security concerns were ignored prior to killings and kidnappings.British police continue to search home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as former prince remains under investigation.Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after a courageous battle with ALS.Donald Trump orders the release of federal "alien files" while accusing Barack Obama of leaking classified secrets.

The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down President Trump’s global tariffs in a major blow to his trade agenda.Alberta premier Danielle Smith announces October referendum on immigration and constitutional questions.Connor McDavid takes the captaincy as Canada faces Finland in the Olympic semifinals without Sidney Crosby.Second New Brunswick youth put on peace bond for alleged activity with 764 terrorist group. Former Vizsla Silver Corp workers in Mexico say their security concerns were ignored prior to killings and kidnappings.British police continue to search home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as former prince remains under investigation.Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after a courageous battle with ALS.Donald Trump orders the release of federal "alien files" while accusing Barack Obama of leaking classified secrets.