World Report

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.

Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of leaking government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.UN fact-finding mission says what happened in the Sudanese city of el-Fasher bears the hallmarks of genocide. US President Donald Trump convenes inaugural Board of Peace in Washington to oversee Gaza's reconstruction and security. A snowmobiler is dead after being fully buried in an avalanche near Fernie, B.C.Employers who break rules for Canada's temporary foreign work program are facing much bigger financial penalties. Rising global temperatures are threatening the coffee bean crop and its farmers. 

BREAKING NEWS: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux is crossing the floor of the House of Commons to sit as a Liberal. Meta head Mark Zuckerberg to testify at California trial about social media addiction.Comedian Stephen Colbert accuses CBS of pulling political interview, fearing retaliation from FCC.Palestinians in Gaza begin Ramadan under shaky ceasefire.Defence companies in Newfoundland and Labrador are poised to cash in on Ottawa's planned investment in the defence sector.

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84. Prime Minister Mark Carney to publicly release his $6.36 billion "Buy Canadian" plan for supplying the military and growing Canada's domestic defence industry. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi says some progress made in US talks over Tehran's nuclear program, but no deal yet.Hillary Clinton says she and former US president Bill Clinton are being manipulated by Congressional investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Portable classrooms start arriving in Tumbler Ridge, BC but still no date for classes to resume after last week's mass shooting. New data reveals city of Calgary was budgeting millions of dollars for water infrastructure, but that money was never spent. Olympic Winter Games: Gold medal for Canadian speedskaters Isabelle Weidemann, Ivanie Blondin, and Valérie Maltais in the Women’s Team Pursuit.  

CBC News investigation reveals alleged Canadian drug kingpin Ryan Wedding was betrayed by his own right-hand man. Prime Minister Mark Carney names former diplomat Janice Charette as next Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States. US crime reports shows violent crime fell dramatically last year, but President Donald Trump may not be able to take credit. US television host Savannah Guthrie issues another appeal for help finding her missing mother. Dance may have the power to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease, the world's fastest-growing neurological disorder. Former US President Barack Obama clarifies remarks on podcast, reassures public he has seen no evidence of aliens making contact with Earth. Canada's Courtney Sarault wins silver in short-track speedskating women's 1,000 metres at Olympic Winter Games. Canadian figure skating pair Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud in medal contention at the Olympic Winter Games. 

Mikaël Kingsbury makes history in Italy — capturing Canada’s first gold medal of the 2026 Games.Canada launches its largest-ever trade mission to Mexico to hedge against U.S. trade uncertainty.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Bratislava and Budapest to bolster ties with Donald Trump’s key European allies.Gunmen on motorbikes kill dozens in a raid on northwest Nigerian villages.A White Rock curling club launches an adaptive program to get residents with mobility challenges back on the ice.Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival goes to the dogs as pet owners parade in costume to protest animal cruelty.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and other political leaders joined hundreds of mourners in Tumbler Ridge last night to honor the eight victims of Tuesday's mass shooting.As Tumbler Ridge begins the long process of healing, Members of Parliament share personal messages of support — including one survivor of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre.An estimated 200,000 protesters have flooded the streets of Munich for the largest-ever Iranian opposition rally in Europe, calling for an end to the Islamic Republic.Portugal and Spain face a four-billion-euro cleanup as a series of deadly storms gives way to clear skies and a massive national recovery effort.Canada's top pension funds remain heavily invested in the U.S. despite an ongoing trade war and "Buy Canadian" calls.Rising costs for gold and cocoa are squeezing Valentine's Day budgets, forcing many Canadians to trade jewelry for more affordable gifts.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and federal opposition leaders travel to Tumbler Ridge for a community vigil.RCMP identify victims killed in Tumbler Ridge, BC mass shooting. BNP scored landslide victory in Bangladesh election.Global leaders gather for the Munich Security Conference amid warnings of "wrecking ball" politics.Canada’s military police watchdog says the handling of a sexual assault investigation, where the suspect took his own life, was flawed. EV sales have fizzled. Could what's on offer at The Toronto Auto Show re-spark the market?

White House border czar Tom Homan announces end to immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit Tumbler Ridge, BC where 9 people, including the shooter, were killed on Tuesday. Voters in Bangladesh head to the polls today for the country's first free and fair election in nearly twenty years. State TV declares Barbados Prime ‌Minister ​Mia Mottley has won her ​third election, ​sweeping all ⁠30 seats.  Quebec selling US alcohol at a discount to prevent stock from spoiling, after it was taken off shelves in response to new US tariffs. Olympic Winter Games: Canadians Éliot Grondin and Mikael Kingsbury win silver medals. 

Ten people dead, including suspected shooter, after school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC. Prime Minister Mark Carney suspends planned trip to Germany, orders flags to be lowered to half mast. King Charles offers condolences. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump meeting in Washington to discuss efforts to restart Iranian nuclear talks. US Federal Aviation Administration says temporarily closes El Paso International Airport, saying Mexican drones breached the airspace. One person detained for questioning, then released, in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Canada's first-ever Inuit-led university will open in Arviat, Nunavut. 

Mark Carney's government has discreetly begun buying key components for 14 more US-made F-35 fighter jets. US President Donald Trump threatens to block opening of new Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor and Detroit. Ottawa commits $84M to install more than 8,000 EV chargers. Transparency International says 50 countries, including US and UK have dropped down the scale on its global index of corruption.Captian of the Canadian women's Olympic hockey time Marie-Philip Poulin will not paly in today's game against the United States. Canada wins first silver medal of the Olympic Winter Games in Short track Mixed Team Relay speedskating. 

Ghislaine Maxwell declines to answer questions from US House Committee on her dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. Hong Kong court sentences pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison. Canada's Megan Oldham wins bronze in Freestyle skiing, Women’s slopestyle at Olympic Winter Games. Stavely, Alberta holds tribute hockey game to honour 3 junior hockey players killed in recent vehicle collision. Munich Security Conference report says the world has entered an era of uncertainty.  Data obtained by CBC shows more than 600 RCMP have faced disciplinary charges linked to gender-based violence over past decade. Ahead of tax season, CRA scrambles to hire staff and reduce backlog of taxpayers disputing errors. Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico at Superbowl Halftime show, US President Donald Trump calls it "an affront to the Greatness of America."