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Mar 10, 2026

Dozens of Haitian civilians killed by police, security company drones in past year, Human Rights Watch says
Drones operated by Haitian security forces and private contractors have killed at least 1,243 people and injured 738 others in less than a year, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 10, 2026

Investigators search Epstein's former New Mexico ranch
The search follows New Mexico Attorney General ?Raul Torrez's decision last month to reopen the investigation into the late sex offender's alleged criminal activities at the ranch 48 ?kilometres south of the state's capital of Santa Fe.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 10, 2026

Manitobans denied assisted dying at 5 times national average, federal report shows
A Steinbach woman and her family don't understand why she doesn't qualify for MAID in a province that denies access far more than anywhere else in Canada.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 10, 2026

Notorious N.B. serial killer Allan Leger dead at 78
Miramichi serial killer Allan Legere has died at the age of 78. Correctional Service Canada confirmed in a release that Legere died on Monday while serving a life sentence at the Edmonton Institution in Alberta.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 10, 2026

Notorious N.B. serial killer Allan Legere dead at 78
Miramichi serial killer Allan Legere, who terrorized the Miramichi for seven months in 1989, has died at the age of 78.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 10, 2026

Is Quebec's controversial constitution for the province really going to happen?
The opposition Liberals - and hundreds of other groups - say the Coalition Avenir Québec's consultation process on its plan for a Quebec constitution was a failure, and it's time to scrap the law altogether.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 10, 2026

How a byelection in Quebec could help the Liberals win a majority government
Every vote counts in the Montreal-area federal riding of Terrebonne, and after the Supreme Court annulled the last results over a single uncounted ballot, it's time for electors to head back to the polls on April 13 — potentially securing a majority for the Liberals.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 10, 2026

Canada restricts drug boat intel from U.S. Navy's Caribbean airstrike operation
HMCS Yellowknife has just ended its deployment in a U.S.-led anti-drug-smuggling mission in the Caribbean, where American airstrikes on suspected drug boats have killed over 150 people. Canadian officials say the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Coast Guard aren't involved in those strikes, and will ensure that intelligence about boats they detect and track is provided to the U.S. only on condition it not be shared with naval forces involved in lethal airstrikes in the region.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 10, 2026

Canadian Coast Guard captain fired for 'willfully' ignoring distress call: labour board
The Canadian Coast Guard fired one of its captains arguing he "willfully" ignored a distress call about a sinking boat in cold and choppy P.E.I. waters, according to a recently posted federal labour board decision.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 10, 2026

Never smoked before? You could still be at risk of lung cancer, experts say
Research shows a growing number of non- and never-smokers are getting diagnosed with lung cancer. Risks for never-smokers include poor air quality caused by pollution and wildfire smoke, occupational exposures like those for firefighters and construction workers, as well as cancer-causing gases like radon found in an increasing number of homes.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 10, 2026

This Canadian family fuelled Myanmar's civil war with ‘blood pearls'
A company with Canadian directors funnelled valuable pearls to Myanmar's brutal military regime long after the 2021 military coup that sparked a bloody civil war - despite sanctions imposed by Canada and its allies. A CBC investigation has determined the RCMP was asked to look at the activities of Belpearl almost two years ago by a human rights group, but authorities won't say whether they have taken up the case.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Peter Mansbridge didn't tell Pierre Poilievre, podcast audience about work for South Korean firm
Peter Mansbridge says he didn't tell his podcast audience or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre about work he had done for a South Korean firm vying for Ottawa's defence business during a recent podcast he published, in which he asked the Opposition leader about the issue of Canada's submarine procurement.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

#TheMoment a Canadian Paralympian made an epic curling shot
Canadian wheelchair curler Jon Thurston tells The National about the moment he made an epic double rock takeout against Norway at the Milano-Cortina Paralympics.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

TikTok allowed to keep business in Canada under new rules
The federal government said on Monday that it will let TikTok continue to operate in Canada and allow an investment by the tech ?platform to proceed, after a national security review reversed the conclusion of a previous one.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

FIFA World Cup COO says tournament 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil
FIFA's World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is "too big" to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

The National | Trump says U.S. hasn't ‘won enough' in Iran
March 9, 2026 | Trump says the war in Iran has been a success, but the U.S. hasn't ‘won enough' to end the attacks. A harrowing rescue in northern Ontario after an ice fishing group gets stranded on thin ice. And, a CBC News investigation finds Canadian armed forces members on a white supremacist dating site.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Non-U.S. trade propels Port of Vancouver to record cargo volumes
Freight volumes at the Port of Vancouver rose eight per cent to 170.4 million tonnes in 2025, according to the port authority. The boost was driven by surging exports of grain, crude oil and potash as well as higher container and auto trade, all of which reached record levels.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

B.C. government looks to extend protest ban to places of worship as civil liberties groups raise concerns
If passed, the new legislation would allow places of worship to post signs establishing an access zone within 20 metres of their property line, within which actions that block access, disrupt, or "could reasonably be expected to cause concern for a person's mental or physical safety" are not allowed.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Lawyer defends $30M settlement offer for victims of 'Mount Cashel 6' at B.C. boys high schools
"We can do some real good right now for survivors, and that's what's driving this settlement at this time," said Joe Fiorante, lawyer for the plaintiffs, in response to the settlement for students who suffered sexual, physical and psychological abuse.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

What do you get when you win the U.K. Wife Carrying Race? Bragging rights and a barrel of ale
Teemu Touvinen sprinted over the hillside with his girlfriend Jatta Leinonen flung over his shoulder on Sunday, winning first place at the 2026 U.K. Wife Carrying Race in Dorking, England.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

'That ain't good': Ont. fisherman recounts harrowing helicopter rescue from drifting ice
As Ontario fisherman Kevin Fox filmed himself running across the ice in Georgian Bay near Owen Sound, Ont., Sunday afternoon, he realized the severity of his situation as it became clear that he and several others could no longer get back to shore.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Fact check: Does this video show Tehran or L.A. fires?
CBC's fact check team geolocated this video to Tehran, but Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is telling X users it's a manipulated video of Los Angeles.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

2 men accused of bringing explosives to weekend protest in New York inspired by ISIS: court complaint
Two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Not just oil: Fertilizer prices spike amid Iran war, worrying Canadian farmers
A prolonged global supply disruption could send food prices higher later this spring: analysts



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Government names senior bureaucrat as new parliamentary budget officer
The Liberal government has named senior public servant Annette Ryan to serve as the new parliamentary budget officer.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Woman arrested following gunshots fired near Rihanna's L.A. home
No one was injured in the shooting. A 35-year-old woman was later taken into custody and the suspect has been booked on suspicion of attempted murder.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

N.L. junior hockey fight-fest sees nearly 600 minutes in penalties
The St. John's Junior Hockey League is promising "severe suspensions" following following "unacceptable" conduct on and off the ice during a Caps-Breakers playoff game in the Goulds on Saturday night.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

How polar geopolitics are creeping into the Arctic Winter Games
Athletes might be the stars of the show, but the Arctic Winter Games can't escape politics. The games kicked off on Sunday with the flyover of a CF-18 fighter jet at the opening ceremony in Whitehorse. Military aircraft flying over sporting events is nothing new in much of the world, of course, but in the Canadian North, it's practically unheard of.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

$30M settlement reached in class-action over alleged abuse at 2 Metro Vancouver Catholic schools
A proposed $30-million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit brought by former students who allege they were sexually, physically and psychologically abused while attending two Catholic schools in Metro Vancouver between 1976 and 2013.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Live Nation, U.S. Department of Justice reach settlement in antitrust trial
The trial in the case began last week after a judge in February rejected Live Nation's bid to dismiss ?the lawsuit.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Glasgow fire destroys historic building, disrupts train travel
A major fire in the heart of Glasgow crippled Scottish train services Monday as firefighters worked to douse the blaze that destroyed a four-storey building near Scotland's busiest railway station.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Glasgow fire destroys historic building, snarls train services
A major fire in the heart of Glasgow crippled Scottish train services Monday as firefighters worked to douse the blaze that destroyed a four-storey building near Scotland's busiest railway station.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Mother of Tumbler Ridge shooter sought help for mental health concerns, family and neighbours say
The B.C. NDP has promised a mental health counsellor in every school but gaps, particularly in rural regions, persist.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Alberta schools pull more than 160 titles due to ban on explicit images of sexual acts
Alberta school divisions complying with a provincial order have removed dozens of graphic novels from their shelves, from illustrated versions of literary classics to coming-of-age memoirs and dramatic retellings of mythology, access to information request results show.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

At least 42 people killed in Kenya floods
The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, and elsewhere has nearly doubled to 42, the government said ?in a statement issued late on Sunday.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Crown to withdraw another 2 charges in sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach
Two more charges will be withdrawn in the sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach, meaning the Canadian businessman is now facing seven counts, down from the original 12.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Babies exposed to measles getting preventive treatment every week in Manitoba
An average of one baby a week in the Southern Health region is being given a preventive treatment after a potential measles exposure, which a health official says is a sign of the disease's widespread transmission and the vulnerability of babies too young to be vaccinated.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

How good is Alberta 'tax advantage' when it requires deficit borrowing?
Alberta has a revenue problem, a spending problem and 'budget amnesia,' says a former senior UCP advisor and Finance official.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Iran's allies and foes, explained
Countries across the Middle East are being pulled into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. How long will their opposition to Iran hold?



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Canadian military personnel identified on white supremacist dating site
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces are among the profiles leaked from a white-only dating website that promoted white supremacist ideology, a CBC News visual investigation found.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 09, 2026

Ontario premier defends health-care record as hospitals say financial 'crisis' is coming
Premier Doug Ford is defending his government's health-care record ahead of his eighth budget, even as the province's hospitals say they face a billion-dollar structural funding deficit.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Tens of thousands hit Mexico's streets to mark International Women's Day
Tens of thousands of women marched through Mexico City and across the country Sunday to mark International Women's Day in what has become the biggest political protest event in a country where human rights advocates say gender-based violence often goes ignored or unpunished.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Pulsing wristbands, military jet and foreign dignitaries add electricity to Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse




CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Arctic Winter Games kick off in Whitehorse with opening ceremony




CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Matt Dunstone captures 1st Brier title, defeating 4-time champion Kevin Koe
Matt Dunstone and his Manitoba curling team won the Canadian men's championship on Sunday evening, defeating Alberta's Kevin Koe 6-3 in St. John's.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

2 arrested after explosive device thrown at protest near Mayor Mamdani's house: NYPD
New York ?City police said on Sunday a device that was ignited and thrown during protests outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home over the weekend was an explosive that could have caused serious injury or death.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Ontario police rescue 23 people stranded on ice sheet that separated from shore in Georgian Bay
Provincial police say 23 people were rescued after a piece of ice they were standing on separated from shore in Georgian Bay.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Ontario police rescue 23 people stranded on ice shelf that separated from shore in Georgian Bay
Provincial police say 23 people were rescued after a piece of ice they were standing on separated from shore in Georgian Bay.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Anxiety in some Alberta mountain towns as wildfire season begins
Despite spring snow still dusting parts of Alberta, it's now officially wildfire season, and with it comes once again the gnawing worry about which community will next be touched by nature's fickle finger of destruction.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Roaring crowd sets new Paralympic hockey attendance record at U.S.-Italy game in Milan
The opening Para ice hockey match at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games set a new record attendance for the sport at a major tournament.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

'Shaken to our core': Jewish community urges action against antisemitism after GTA synagogue shootings
Jewish community members are calling on the Canadian government and residents to take a stance against hate and antisemitism after three synagogues were hit by gunfire this week in the Greater Toronto Area.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Carney calls byelections in Quebec riding of Terrebonne, 2 Toronto ridings
Prime Minister Mark Carney has called byelections in the Toronto ridings of University-Rosedale and Scarborough Southwest and the Quebec riding of Terrebonne — races the Liberals will want to win to secure a thin majority government.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

U.S. secretary of war vows today will be 'most intense day of strikes' on Iran




CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Alberta and the U.S. have been arguing over electricity — but a ‘win-win' may be in sight
After months of complaints from Montana politicians and scrutiny from U.S. trade officials, Alberta's utilities minister says he recently had a great chat with a Montana legislator who has been critical of the province's approach to electricity.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Northern Manitoba mobile MRI unit parked in Thompson, struggling to keep staff, associations say
A mobile MRI unit intended to serve patients in two northern Manitoba communities has been parked in Thompson and is struggling to retain staff, according to two associations representing technologists.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Canadian company seeks to stand out with domestically-made generic Ozempic
As geopolitical uncertainties persist, the possibility of a Canadian-made version of one of the most popular drugs in the world is prompting conversations about drug manufacturing capabilities in this country.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Critics say Ottawa's sustainable jobs plan offers no new support for energy workers
The Carney government's plan to protect jobs in the energy sector amounts to a report that critics say offers no new actions for workers who are at risk of losing work.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

At 25, Wikipedia doubles down on its 'human-created, human-vetted' philosophy
It's been 25 years since Wikipedia first launched, but what does its future look like in a world where traditional media is on the decline and AI is on the rise?



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

At 25, Wikipedia faces a double threat: the rise of AI and the decline of local media
It's been 25 years since Wikipedia first launched, but what does its future look like in a world where traditional media is on the decline and AI is on the rise?



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Millions of Americans can now claim Canadian citizenship by descent. But they have to prove it
Amid rising tensions in the United States and increased global volatility, many Americans are looking to Canada — and their roots — for a possible way out following recent changes to Canada's citizenship rules.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Keeping up the royal appearances amid the Andrew scandal
Even though senior members of the Royal Family haven't been commenting publicly about former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, in keeping up their regular appearances they have been sending messages amid the controversy swirling around King Charles's younger brother.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

Jays pitcher Max Scherzer is a rare bird, still flying high as a competitive player in his 40s
The Toronto Blue Jays have brought pitcher Max Scherzer back into the fold for another run at a World Series title in 2026. It's a rare case of a player wearing a Jays jersey past age 40 — or in Scherzer's case, doing so for the second year in a row.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

SpaceX wants to launch a million satellites. Here's how that could impact the atmosphere and the night sky
Scientists are deeply concerned about SpaceX's recent proposal to launch one million satellites into orbit around Earth. Their concerns range from a loss of the natural night sky and our access to space, to the environmental impact on our atmosphere.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

U.S. customs searched a record number of electronic devices last year
United States customs officers conducted a record number of searches of electronic devices last year of people travelling to the U.S., and a recent update to its directives adds new devices such as smart watches, SIM cards and flash drives to the list of things subject to search.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

High winds knock out power to thousands across B.C.
Strong winds sweeping across northern British Columbia have knocked out power for thousands.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 08, 2026

High winds knock out power to thousands across northern B.C.
Strong winds sweeping across northern British Columbia have knocked out power for thousands with some outages expected to last overnight.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

Vancouver's Lebanese community fears for loved ones as war spreads in the Middle East
B.C. residents with family in Lebanon say they are watching the escalating conflict in the Middle East with fear, as Israeli airstrikes and evacuation orders push more civilians from their homes and deepen worries that ordinary people will once again bear the cost of war.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

Fredericton car wash set up for those who drove through chemical spill, but some say response too slow
The New Brunswick government has set up a special car wash for people who drove through a chemical spill on the Vanier Highway in Fredericton between Wednesday evening and Friday at 4 p.m. AT, but some residents are questioning why it took so long for the province to take action.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

Brad Gushue's storied Brier career ends with playoff loss to Brad Jacobs
Brad Gushue's competitive curling career at the Brier has come to an end. The six-time Canadian champion was eliminated from contention with a 7-5 playoff loss to Brad Jacobs.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

Sunday is the last time most British Columbians will change their clocks — what you need to know




CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

Ski sisters from Salmon Arm, B.C., compete on world stage
Salmon Arm's Madeleine Wilkie is wrapping up competition at the world juniours in Norway, just in time for her big sister Natalie to start competing at the Paralympic Games in Italy.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

2 GTA synagogues hit by gunfire overnight, police investigate
Police in parts of the Greater Toronto Area will be increasing their presence after shots were fired at two synagogues in North York and Vaughan.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

Why Iranian attack drones are a major problem in this war
Iran is reported to have thousands of cheap attack drones, but shooting each one out of the sky costs the U.S. and its allies millions. For The National, CBC's Eli Glasner breaks down the math and the problem it reveals about modern air defence strategies.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

Gap narrows in Alberta as federal Conservatives shed some support to Liberals: poll
An Abacus Data poll suggests the Conservatives boast a 51-per-cent share of the intended vote in the province. That is down 13 percentage points from their share of results in the 2025 federal election. Meanwhile, Liberal support is up eight percentage points.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

Is anyone still drinking? Booze sales in Canada just saw their largest annual drop
Canadians are buying less alcohol, leading to the largest annual drop in beer, wine, spirits and cider sales in the 20 years Statistics Canada has been tracking the data, according to the agency's new report.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

I was on the jury for a murder trial. And it was strange but in a good way
Phil DeMont did not want to do jury duty and found it dull. But at some point, a switch flipped, and while it never became a riveting TV legal drama, he saw in the quieter moments what it meant to be a Canadian.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

Meet the microdramas drawing in viewers — and creating entertainment jobs in Canada
Packed with revenge tropes and high-drama plots, microdramas are served up in one- to two-minute chunks in a vertical aspect ratio, straight to your smartphone. Producers say it's the "future" of the entertainment industry, but fans and unions still have issues with the quality, and how performers will be protected.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

Meet the microdramas that draw in viewers and create jobs in Canada
Packed with revenge tropes and high-drama plots, microdramas are served up in one- to two-minute chunks in a vertical aspect ratio, straight to your smartphone. Producers say it's the "future" of the entertainment industry, but fans and unions still have issues with the quality, and how performers will be protected.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

Mining in Ontario's Ring of Fire closer than ever, even without official fast-tracking
The Ring of Fire mining development in Northern Ontario has not been officially designated for fast-tracking by the federal or provincial governments, but at a mining conference in Toronto this week it was full steam ahead for the project.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

After deadly Hong Kong fire, the art of bamboo scaffolding hangs in the balance
In November 2025, a deadly fire broke out at a Hong Kong apartment complex under renovation, killing at least 168 people. The Wang Fuk Court estate was covered in bamboo scaffolding and safety netting, which came under scrutiny after the tragedy.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

As Carney seeks strengthened global alliances, is it time Canada join the EU?
New polling shows just under half of Canadians support the idea of joining the European Union, but experts say there is a steep price of admission. CBC's The House spoke to experts and former officials about the feasibility of the idea and what Canada could gain — and lose — by joining the group.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

As Ont. takes over school boards, trustees are under scrutiny. What do they do and what happens without them?
CBC News asked education experts, past and current trustees about school board decision-making amid renewed scrutiny of the trustee role.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

Canada's auto market is officially open to Chinese EVs, but you won't see cheaper models right away
The Canadian auto market officially opened to Chinese-made electric vehicles on March 1. But that doesn't mean you'll be able to drive a BYD or a Chery EV on Canadian streets anytime soon.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

Canadians are drinking less, driving the biggest drop in alcohol sales in 20 years: StatsCan
Canadians are buying less alcohol, leading to the largest annual drop in beer, wine, spirits and cider sales in the 20 years Statistics Canada has been tracking the data, according to the agency's new report.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

Do Carney and Poilievre have different visions for the Canada-U.S. relationship?
The clearest attempt at a line of demarcation during Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's speech on Canada-United States relations was an apparent rejoinder to Prime Minister Mark Carney's insistence that a "rupture" has occurred.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

What airlines are supposed to do when uncontrollable circumstances lead to flight disruptions
Canadians preparing to catch a flight this month should familiarize themselves with the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR), so they know what airlines should do if their flights be cancelled or delayed amid uncontrollable circumstances.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

Trustees under scrutiny as Ontario takes over shool boards. Here's what they do
CBC News asked education experts, past and current trustees about school board decision-making amid renewed scrutiny of the trustee role.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 07, 2026

With Trump visit coming up, China hedges its bets on helping Iran
China's latest blueprint for driving growth in its economy was largely written before the U.S. and Israel instigated the most far-reaching war in the Middle East in decades. But when the Chinese premier stood up in Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Thursday to deliver the opening address, some last-minute updates appeared evident.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Hezbollah joins Iran's fight even as other allies melt into Axis of Reluctance
For decades, Iran has protected itself with a network of well-funded, heavily armed and deeply radicalized militant groups. But just when they are needed most, many of the main players are staying on the sidelines, with only Hezbollah, Iran's first proxy, helping out.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

U.S. says it worked with Ecuador to bomb alleged drug-trafficking operations site
The U.S. and Ecuador carried out a joint operation targeting drug trafficking operations in the ?South American country, authorities in both countries said on Friday, with the U.S. calling the move "lethal kinetic operations."



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Canadians feel the pinch at the pump as conflict in the Middle East drives up gas prices
Canadians saw fuel prices climbing across the country this week as the conflict in the Middle East drives up the price of oil. One expert says those high numbers are likely to stick around for a while, even if the war ends in the next few weeks.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Slain Windsor woman expressed fears to CBC News days before she died
Less than a week before she died, a woman stabbed in a small southwestern Ontario town had spoken to CBC about the threats she was facing for speaking out about Khalistan extremism.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Carney says Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from line of succession




CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

'Just not fair' for wife to take blowback for White House visit: Connor Hellebuyck
Connor Hellebuyck says he can handle the criticism he received for attending a White House reception hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, but the Winnipeg Jets goalie is upset his wife has had to bear the brunt of it.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Trump to end boycott of White House Correspondents' Dinner | About That
Andrew Chang explains why U.S. President Donald Trump decided to attend this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as a president, after boycotting the annual event during his first term. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Judge indicates Frank Stronach to be found not guilty on at least 3 charges, as trial continues
Frank Stronach will no longer face an attempted rape charge connected to one of the complainants in his sexual assault trial, court heard on Friday. Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy indicated she will be entering a not guilty verdict on that count, along with two other counts, meaning the Canadian businessman now faces nine charges instead of the original 12.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Daryl Hannah denounces portrayal in JFK Jr.-Carolyn Bessette series Love Story
Daryl Hannah has issued a scathing response to the new TV series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and wife Carolyn Bessette, denouncing the way she's been portrayed in the FX and Hulu show as false, damaging and misogynistic.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Heated Rivalry show creator Jacob Tierney's next project is another CanLit adaptation
Heated Rivalry showrunner Jacob Tierney will write, direct and executive produce new series Alexander, adapted from Vancouver author Annabel Lyon's 2009 novel The Golden Mean, Netflix announced Thursday.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Winnipeg woman killed in Dominican Republic bus crash was 'generous beyond belief,' son says
A Winnipeg woman killed in a bus crash while on vacation is being remembered as a determined, caring and selfless mother who always offered a helping hand to those who needed it — whether it be volunteering or rescuing stray cats.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Alberta, Ottawa agree on deal that would see province front its own major project reviews
Ottawa and Alberta have reached an agreement that will see the province take control of regulatory approvals for major projects, something they say will deliver those projects more expeditiously.



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