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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Oil hits $90 US per barrel for first time in 2 years
U.S. crude prices rise above $90 per barrel for the first time in more than two years.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

NHL trade deadline: Minnesota Wild acquire Nick Foligno, Bobby Brink
Nick Foligno is joining his brother Marcus with the Minnesota Wild, who started off NHL trade deadline day by making two moves they hope will finally deliver some playoff success.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

NHL trade deadline: Nazem Kadri heading back to the Colorado Avalanche after trade
Nazem Kadri is going back to Colorado. The Avalanche acquired the 35-year-old from the rebuilding Calgary Flames on Friday, ahead of the NHL trade deadline.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

NHL trade deadline: New York Islanders acquire St. Louis captain Brayden Schenn
The New York Islanders agreed Friday to a deal with the St. Louis Blues for versatile forward Brayden Schenn, who waived his no-trade clause to facilitate the trade. The teams happened to be staying in the same hotel in San Jose, Calif.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Dillon Brooks, Canadian NBA player with the Phoenix Suns, arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Ariz., police said. Brooks was released following the booking process around 3:30 a.m.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Justice Department releases Epstein files that include uncorrobarated Trump allegation, after complaints
The U.S. Justice Department released FBI records late Thursday that summarize interviews of an ?unidentified woman in which she made accusations against President Donald Trump related to an alleged sexual encounter.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Justice Department releases Epstein files that include uncorroborated Trump allegation, after complaints
The U.S. Justice Department released FBI records late Thursday that summarize interviews of an ?unidentified woman in which she made accusations against President Donald Trump related to an alleged sexual encounter.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

'This is wrong,' Lebanese resident says as hundreds of thousands displaced amid Israeli strikes
Israeli airstrikes continued to pound Lebanon on Friday, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee their homes in densely populated neighbourhoods to seek shelter elsewhere, as aid groups warned the escalating conflict could lead to a humanitarian catastrophe.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Supreme Court rules Quebec asylum seekers eligible for subsidized daycare
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled Quebec cannot bar asylum seekers from subsidized daycare.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Supreme Court rules Quebec's exclusion of asylum seekers in subsidized daycare is discriminatory
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled Quebec cannot bar asylum seekers from subsidized daycare, according to a ruling handed down Friday.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

U.S., Venezuela re-establish diplomatic ties 2 months after Maduro's capture
The United States and interim authorities in Venezuela have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations, the U.S. State Department said on Thursday, aiming to foster a peaceful transition to elect a new government in the South American country.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

'Rock solid' majority opposed to Alberta independence: Abacus Data poll
About a quarter of Albertans support the province leaving Canada, but the majority — nearly two-thirds — are against it, according to a new poll from Abacus Data.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Iran and AI on the battlefield
The role of AI-powered warfare in the U.S-Israeli attack on Iran, and the fight between Anthropic and the Pentagon.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Some ER patients were waiting 20 hours or more for care at Manitoba's 2nd largest hospital this week
Emergency physicians at St. Boniface Hospital said it's demoralizing to see long wait times at Manitoba's second-largest hospital, and elsewhere in the health-care system, having become increasingly normalized over the years.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Woman who spent 6 days on an overflow stretcher in a N.L. hospital says 'it felt degrading'
After spending six days on a hospital stretcher, Jaymee Miller said she hopes she never has to be admitted to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook ever again.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

With a crucial oil artery blocked near Iran, can Canada fill the gap in global supply?
As the war in Iran disrupts oil and gas exports from the Gulf region, the Canadian energy sector could see a jump in demand — and federal officials are positioning Canada as a beacon of stability during an unpredictable moment.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Should the cheese curds atop your poutine get special protected status in Quebec?
The Conseil des industriels laitiers du Québec is campaigning for poutine's iconic squeaky cheese to get a protected geographical indication. What would that entail?



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

‘A total violation of my parents,' says victim of alleged Toronto-area grave robbers
Brothers Derek and Darren Mori learned the missing items from their parents' cremation niche is part of what police believe to be a large string of thefts targeting cemeteries across Southwestern Ontario last year.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Google tipped off authorities to illicit images in Canadian doctor's account, search warrants say
Internet giant Google tipped off authorities that an account in the name of Canadian public-health doctor David Poon had uploaded suspected child sexual abuse images, according to court documents, ultimately leading to 43 sex-crime charges against the outspoken physician.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Canada-U.S. trade talks are restarting. Here's what's at stake
For the first time since U.S. President Donald Trump called off negotiations last October — ostensibly over a TV ad — Prime Minister Mark Carney's point man on trade, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, will meet face to face with his White House counterpart.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Canada-U.S. trade talks have restarted. Here's what's at stake
For the first time since U.S. President Donald Trump called off negotiations last October — ostensibly over a TV ad — Prime Minister Mark Carney's point man on trade, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, met face to face with his White House counterpart.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

Carney touches down in Japan as he drives for new deals with old partners
This visit to Japan will include a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and some sort of signing ceremony on further cooperation before Carney takes a series of private meetings that are closed to the press.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 06, 2026

In Tokyo, Carney signs agreement with Japanese counterpart to expand trade and defence ties
Prime Minister Mark Carney inked a series of agreements with his Japanese counterpart Friday designed to expand and "modernize" the bilateral relationship as he continues his push to develop deeper ties to like-minded countries in the Indo-Pacific — now that the Canada-U.S. relationship is on shaky ground.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

Canadian tourist drowned in Australia as a result of a dingo attack, authorities say
Authorities in Australia have determined that 19-year-old Canadian tourist Piper James of Campbell River, B.C., who died in January drowned after sustaining injuries from a dingo attack.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

#TheMoment an Aussie saved a crocodile
Billy Collett, Park Manager at the Australian Reptile Park, tells The National about the moment he jumped into a river to save a crocodile more than 2,000 km from its habitat in Newcastle, Australia.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

B.C. man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 gang-related murder of woman — the details of which were kept secret until now
A B.C. man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the 2021 killing of Naramata woman — a development that remained largely secret until a judge partially lifted a sweeping publication ban this week.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

B.C. man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murder of Naramata woman Kathleen Richardson
A B.C. man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the 2021 killing of Naramata woman — a development that remained largely secret until a judge partially lifted a sweeping publication ban this week.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

Will Homeland Security change under Markwayne Mullin? Meet the man Trump wants in charge
U.S. President Donald Trump's firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday overshadowed the announcement of his plans to nominate Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin as her successor. But who is the Oklahoman tapped to take over the position?



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

The National | Trump wants role in picking Iran's next leader
March 5, 2026 | U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants a role in picking Iran's next leader. CBC News connects the dots between a major Toronto police corruption probe and alleged drug lord Ryan Wedding. And, are Canada's 'red flag' gun laws working?



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

B.C. premier says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will apologize to Tumbler Ridge, push for stronger regulations
The company behind ChatGPT is facing waves of criticism after it came out that the account of Jesse Van Rootselaar — who police say killed eight people, including six children, in Tumbler Ridge on Feb. 10 — wasn't reported to police despite posts about gun violence.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

The unanswered question in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran: Why? | About That
Questions are being raised about why the U.S. and Israel chose this particular moment to launch an attack on Iran. Andrew Chang lays out the mixed messaging from U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration to break down possible motivations behind the move and the criticism it faces — even among MAGA Republicans. (Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images)



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

HBO's future on Crave uncertain as Paramount Skydance acquires Warner Bros. Discovery in merger
It's not clear if the U.S. studio mega-merger will affect existing agreements that Warner Bros. Discovery has with Canadian broadcasters and streamers, like Crave, and whether Canadian viewers will have to subscribe to yet another service to watch their favourite shows.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

Oil prices spike to highest level since summer of 2024 amid war in Iran
Stocks on Wall Street sank on Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

The facts about Iran's Shahed attack drones
Cheap and noisy Shahed drones have become a crucial weapon for Iran in the U.S. and Israel's war against the country. Here are the facts about the drones.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

Jury finds man guilty of 5 counts of 2nd-degree murder in Winnipeg drug house shootings
A jury has found a man accused of fatally shooting five people at a Winnipeg rooming house in 2023 guilty of five counts of second-degree murder.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

Rental company charged in fatal 2024 tent collapse at Alberta meditation retreat
Nearly two years after a tent collapse at a mediation retreat northwest of Edmonton left one woman dead and dozens of others injured, a special event rental company is facing charges. Investigators allege the structure was not safely installed, leaving it vulnerable to severe winds.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

Canada signing agreement with EU to enhance free trade deal
As relations with the Trump administration remain fraught and uncertain, trade ministers from Canada and the European Union are set to sign on to a series of improvements to their bilateral trade agreement.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

Montreal police arrest Canada's most wanted fugitive
Montreal police arrested Bryan Fuentes Gramajo, 24, overnight Wednesday. He was wanted in connection with the shooting death of 28-year-old Kashif Jamal Bentley-Jean last July in the parking lot of the Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

How Ontario's solar boom and bust put more solar in Africa
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we see how Ontario's solar boom and bust took some Canadian solar companies to Africa; find out how much money and how many jobs protected areas and parks generate; and track what happened to the fish after a dam was removed in New Brunswick.



CBC Top Stories
Mar 05, 2026

Kristi Noem out at U.S. Department of Homeland Security
One of the top officials overseeing U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, will leave her role, Trump said on Thursday.



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