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Apr 11, 2026

Pro-Palestinian organizers end Giller Prize boycott, citing successful campaign
CanLit Responds says the group received confirmation in the form of an email from executive director Elana Rabinovitch that the Giller no longer has sponsorship ties to Scotiabank or the Azrieli Foundation.



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Apr 11, 2026

Liberals share new details of how they attracted first floor-crosser, Chris d'Entremont
In the wake of another Conservative breaking ranks to join Prime Minister Mark Carney, Liberal MPs are sharing new details about how they successfully convinced the first floor-crosser — Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont — to join their side.



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Apr 11, 2026

Man arrested after University of Ottawa lockdown charged with carrying replica firearm
A man arrested after Friday's lockdown on the downtown campus faces two charges, according to Ottawa police.



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Apr 11, 2026

Orthodox Easter ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war falters following drone strikes
Russia continued to strike Ukrainian positions with drones after a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire took effect Saturday, a Ukrainian military officer told The Associated Press, casting immediate doubt over the truce.



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Apr 11, 2026

Resolution reached on messy dressing room dispute, Soo Jr. Greyhounds to compete for league title
The Northern Ontario Hockey Association will allow the U18 Soo Jr. Greyhounds to compete in a championship game on Sunday in Sudbury against the Copper Cliff Reds. There were initially told they had to forfeit a game after leaving behind an allegedly messy dressing room.



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Apr 11, 2026

Residents of mobile home park in Vernon, B.C., without power indefinitely
The site's electrical system was disconnected because it has been deemed hazardous by Technical Safety B.C. Crown Villa's landlord says she cannot afford to pay for the repairs.



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Apr 11, 2026

Meet Joe Wood, the Nova Scotian being honoured by the National Music Centre
Joe Wood, a longtime Liverpool, N.S., resident, is being honoured later this month with a special plaque ceremony at the National Music Centre, following on the heels of his induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame last year.



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Apr 11, 2026

Other countries are looking to end animal testing. In Canada, there's a holdup
Other countries, like the U.K, the United States and the European Union have all dedicated funding and detailed roadmaps to replace animal testing in research settings. And while Canada has a strategy to replace animals used in chemical and toxicity testing, there is still no plan for those used in biomedical testing.



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Apr 11, 2026

Liberal members vote in favour of age restrictions for social media, AI chatbots
Liberal members voted in favour of restricting young Canadians' access to social media platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots, as the national convention winds down in Montreal.



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Apr 11, 2026

Liberal members will vote today on whether they'd like to see age restrictions for social media
Liberal members will decide today whether they think the government should restrict young Canadians' access to social media platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots, as the national convention winds down in Montreal.



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Apr 11, 2026

IN PHOTOS | Inside an Orthodox Easter celebration in Canada
While most Canadians have packed away their Easter decorations, Ukrainian, Greek and other Orthodox communities in the country are gathering to celebrate Easter this weekend. Here's a look at Toronto's Ukrainian community and how members mark the religious holiday with a basket blessing.



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Apr 11, 2026

Is Canada's 'Netflix tax' worth the hassle it's getting from the U.S.?
As U.S. lawmakers press the White House to examine whether Canada's Online Streaming Act is an unfair trade practice — and retaliate if necessary — CBC's The House speaks to experts about whether the bill is worth all the hassle and why it's generated so much controversy.



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Apr 11, 2026

‘She clearly wanted help,' patient who saw woman collapse before Ontario hospital death tells inquest
Heather Winterstein's skin was discoloured and she was struggling to control her body in a wheelchair the day she died at the St. Catharines, Ont., hospital, a woman who was waiting to see a doctor that day told a coroner's inquest that began March 30.



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Apr 11, 2026

Fact check: Deepfake Mark Carney promoting crypto scheme
No, Prime Minister Mark Carney is not promoting a get-rich-quick crypto scheme. But YouTube ads like this one are trying to scam you — and they use fake CBC articles to do it.



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Apr 11, 2026

For a party once thought endangered, the Liberals are enjoying a surprising afterlife
Supporters of the Liberal Party of Canada had much to celebrate in Montreal this weekend. For one thing, the Liberal Party continues to exist as a significant presence in Canadian politics. Fifteen years ago that seemed very far from guaranteed.



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Apr 11, 2026

Her daughter was killed by gunfire at school in Gaza. For her and others, the 6-month ceasefire is failing
Tent schools like the one where nine-year-old Ritaj Rihan was killed by gunfire this week are symbolic of the fragile hope Palestinians have for the future and the paralyzing fear they still live with today. Six months after Israel and Hamas reached the first phase of a ceasefire that was supposed to end fighting in Gaza, humanitarian organizations have given it a failing grade.



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Apr 11, 2026

Her daughter was killed by gunfire in Gaza school. For her and others, 6-month Israeli ceasefire isn't working
Tent schools like the one where nine-year-old Ritaj Rihan was killed by gunfire this week are symbolic of the fragile hope Palestinians have for the future and the paralyzing fear they still live with today. Six months after Israel and Hamas reached the first phase of a ceasefire that was supposed to end fighting in Gaza, humanitarian organizations have given it a failing grade.



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Apr 11, 2026

Study finds hidden lake network beneath Arctic glaciers as climate change accelerates
Researchers have uncovered the locations of 37 subglacial lakes in Canada's Arctic, 35 of them discovered for the very first time — what could be a major scientific breakthrough in understanding the quickly-warming region.



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Apr 11, 2026

Why freshwater migratory fish need ‘safe passage' globally as numbers decline
A global assessment on migratory freshwater fish species, published in March, found that there are 325 species of migratory fish crossing international borders that need deliberate action in order to survive.



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Apr 11, 2026

Farmers fight Liberal high-speed rail plan ahead of crucial byelections
With crucial federal byelections coming up on Monday, some farmers along the Liberal government's proposed route of a future high-speed rail line say whatever compensation they'd be offered wouldn't be worth the potential impacts on their lands and livelihoods.



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Apr 10, 2026

Judge orders pause on signature validation process for Alberta independence petition
A judge has granted a month-long stay preventing Alberta's chief electoral officer from certifying the results of a petition to force a referendum on a proposal for Alberta to separate from Canada.



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Apr 10, 2026

Kamala Harris says she 'might' make another presidential run in 2028
?Former U.S. vice-president Kamala Harris, who was the Democratic Party's nominee for the presidency in 2024, said on Friday that she was considering running for ?president again in 2028.



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Apr 10, 2026

Scientists want to build an outdoor lab in Ontario to study decomposing human bodies
A Windsor-based forensic scientist is working to bring an outdoor lab to Kingsville that would study how human bodies decompose over time.



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Apr 10, 2026

U.S. appears to lower Canadian softwood lumber tariffs — but uncertainty remains
The U.S. Department of Commerce has posted its preliminary tariff determination for the sector, estimated at just short of 25 per cent, lower than the current duty rate of more than 35 per cent.



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Apr 10, 2026

Rory McIlroy pulls away with birdie binge and sets Masters record with 6-shot lead
Rory McIlroy delivered a dynamic finish to the Masters on Friday, looking every bit like someone who has done this before.



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Apr 10, 2026

Sentebale, charity that Prince Harry co-founded, sues him for defamation
A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in Africa to honour his late mother, Princess Diana, has sued him for defamation after he stepped down as a patron last year.



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Apr 10, 2026

Deputy minister found breaching ethics rules says she was following diversity mandate
Deputy minister of national defence Christiane Fox says she was trying to bring in outside perspectives when she influenced her former department to hire an acquaintance.



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Apr 10, 2026

NDP's Leah Gazan calls MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA critics 'bigots'
NDP MP Leah Gazan is standing by her use of the initialism MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA and denouncing those who are mocking her online for using the term.



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Apr 10, 2026

Lockdown lifted at University of Ottawa, man arrested nearby
The Ottawa Police Service says it's arrested a man in connection with an incident at the University of Ottawa Friday afternoon that left the school under lockdown.



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Apr 10, 2026

Lockdown lifted at University of Ottawa, one person arrested
The Ottawa Police Service says it's arrested one person in connection with an incident at the University of Ottawa Friday afternoon that left the school under lockdown.



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Apr 10, 2026

University of Ottawa under lockdown due to 'violent threat'
The Ottawa Police Service says officers are investigating 'a suspicious incident' but as of late Friday afternoon had no reports of any injuries.



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Apr 10, 2026

Police arrest suspect after Molotov cocktail thrown at home of OpenAI's Sam Altman
Officers arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home on Friday and then making threats at the company's headquarters, police and the company said.



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Apr 10, 2026

U.S. allows nearly 4,500 South African refugees since October — and only 3 from elsewhere
President Donald Trump has made good on a promise to drastically cut the number of refugees into the U.S., with white South Africans being the top priority over those fleeing conflict, poverty and other threats to their safety from different countries.



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Apr 10, 2026

First Nations leaders strongly oppose B.C. plan to pause DRIPA as Eby defends move ahead of confidence vote
First Nations leaders in B.C. are urging B.C. NDP MLAs to reject Premier David Eby's plan to suspend some sections of the province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), as the government prepares to bring the proposal forward as a confidence vote.



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Apr 10, 2026

U.S., Iran delegations head to Islamabad as Tehran demands measures before talks start
Iran's negotiating team arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace talks with the United States, even as Tehran insisted on measures it said needed to be addressed first, throwing last-minute doubt over the meetings scheduled in Pakistan.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026

Shelter-in-place lifted after chlorine gas exposure hospitalized 8 at Victoria swimming pool




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Apr 10, 2026

‘Gas incident' at Victoria swimming pool sends 8 to hospital




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Apr 10, 2026

Avi Lewis names former opponent Heather McPherson as NDP House leader
The new NDP leader has announced critic roles for his six-person caucus, saying he's looked Quebec MP Alexandre Boulerice 'in the eye' and asked him to stay with the party.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026

Has Trump proven himself unfit for the presidency? | About That
U.S. President Donald Trump's recent social posts, like his threat to destroy Iran's 'whole civilization,' have alarmed both critics and allies, leaving Democrats questioning whether he's fit for the presidency - Andrew Chang shows us how they're going about it. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images



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Apr 10, 2026

Teenager pleads guilty to 1st-degree murder of Pickering, Ont., senior
A teenager who fatally stabbed an 83-year-old retired kindergarten teacher in Pickering, Ont., in 2025 has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026

5 charged in slaying of teen in Hamilton allegedly linked to tow-truck companies dispute
A month after appealing to the public for more information about the year-old killing of a teenager in Hamilton, police announced Friday that five people have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.



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Apr 10, 2026

Canada is coming off 3 consecutive severe fire years. There are concerning signs for 2026
The 2026 wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could tip the scales towards another severe year, experts say.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026

What's in store for Canada's 2026 wildfire season?
The 2026 wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could tip the scales towards another severe year, experts say.



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Apr 10, 2026

1st-degree murder trial in N.L. loses half a week to technical issues after previous delay due to court staffing
The trial for accused murderer Dean Penney was shut down again on Friday, due to technical issues with video evidence. Half the week was lost due to problems with audio and video in the courtroom.



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Apr 10, 2026

Neukgu the runaway wolf is captivating South Korea — and now has his own meme coin
?A wolf that escaped from its enclosure in a South Korean zoo has spent three days on the loose, captivating the public, spawning a cryptocurrency meme coin and even ?prompting a message of concern from the country's president.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026

Nurse says she looked at woman '3 to 5 seconds,' staff overwhelmed before sepsis death at Ontario hospital




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Apr 10, 2026

Pentagon denies report of heated meeting with Vatican representative
The Pentagon pushed back late Thursday on a report that suggested a meeting in January between a U.S.-based cardinal and a member of Donald Trump's administration grew heated.



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Apr 10, 2026

Vatican, Pentagon deny report of heated meeting with church's U.S. representative
The Vatican and the Pentagon have pushed back on a report that suggested a meeting in January between a U.S.-based cardinal and a member of Donald Trump's administration grew heated.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026

Canada's economy adds 14,000 jobs in March after February's whopping losses
Canada's economy added 14,000 jobs in March, Statistics Canada said on Friday, with the unemployment rate unchanged at 6.7 per cent.



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Apr 10, 2026

AI data centre proposed by Kevin O'Leary exempt from Alberta environmental impact assessment
Kevin O'Leary's proposed Wonder Valley project in northwestern Alberta will not need to undergo an environmental impact assessment from the province due to existing water and power systems. However, the province says other assessments are required before permits can be issued.



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Apr 10, 2026

Albertans who declared banned guns under Ottawa's buyback still can't get compensation
More than 7,000 banned guns have been declared in Alberta under the federal government's gun buyback program, but owners in the province are not able to collect compensation because of an ongoing dispute between Alberta and Ottawa over how the program is meant to operate.



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Apr 10, 2026

Shooting at Sarnia, Ont., college campus bar kills 1, injures 2 others
A 20-year-old Sarnia man was pronounced dead in hospital after gunfire was reported just before 1 a.m. Friday.



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Apr 10, 2026

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dead at 67
Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. He was 68.



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Apr 10, 2026

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dead at 68
Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. He was 68.



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Apr 10, 2026

BJ Birdy is back with the Blue Jays. That's news to its creator
The Toronto Blue Jays have brought back BJ Birdy, their original avian mascot from the 80s and 90s. But they failed to tell the man who created it, who says he owns its rights.



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Apr 10, 2026

Messy dressing room costs northern Ontario hockey team a title series — and possible trip to provincial finals
The Northern Ontario Hockey Association has ruled the U18 AA Soo Jr. Greyhounds must forfeit their league championship game against the Copper Cliff Reds after leaving a messy dressing room in Blind River. The Jr. Greyhounds are appealing the decision to Hockey Canada.



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Apr 10, 2026

McCain daughter says she's ‘trapped' in family company
An heiress to the multibillion-dollar McCain french fry empire says she is financially "trapped" by the family-owned company and its policies, which she claims prevent her from selling her ownership stake for a fair price.



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Apr 10, 2026

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle East during Iran war
Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine.



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Apr 10, 2026

We sent a toilet to the moon, too. It kept having issues
When we sent four humans 406,771 kilometres into space for the first time, we also sent a toilet with them. After all, if the plan is to go farther and farther, then it's critical we test one of the non-negotiable parts of being human.



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Apr 10, 2026

You, Me & Tuscany proves that we're killing rom-coms
You, Me & Tuscany is hardly the worst thing that could happen to you. Though it would still probably be better if it — and this specific flavour of surface level, escapist rom-com in general — didn't exist.



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Apr 10, 2026

Journey of century-old chair carved by WW I Quebec prisoner ends at war museum
Very few archival items exist from Canada's First World War internment camps. But now, the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa is adding a hand-carved wooden chair to its collection thanks to a B.C. woman who got curious about its origins and reached out to CBC Montreal for help last year.



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Apr 10, 2026

The ostrich con: Arguments to save birds from cull in B.C. were based on falsehoods, evidence shows
The 10-month standoff on a B.C. ostrich farm last year was the most expensive poultry cull in Canada's history. A fifth estate investigation reveals the campaign to save the ostriches was based on falsehoods.



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Apr 10, 2026

Is the toilet the 'most important piece of equipment' aboard the Artemis II?
When we sent four humans 406,771 kilometres into space for the first time, we also sent a toilet with them. After all, if the plan is to go farther and farther, then it's critical we test one of the non-negotiable parts of being human.



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Apr 10, 2026

Nurse says she looked at woman ‘3 to 5 seconds,' staff overwhelmed before sepsis death at Ontario hospital
A triage nurse who assessed Heather Winterstein hours before she died of sepsis in the St. Catharines, Ont., hospital says she had little time with the 24-year-old, telling a coroner's inquest the emergency department staff were overwhelmingly busy. "Nurses are burned out. Nurses are exhausted," Andrea Demery said several days into the inquiry.



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Apr 10, 2026

5 things to know as the CAQ picks its new leader and Quebec's premier
On Sunday, Bernard Drainville or Christine Fréchette will take the reins of the political party — and the province — until the next general election. Here are some key points about the race and what's next.



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Apr 10, 2026

Immigration Department informing some 30,000 applicants they may be ineligible for refugee hearings
Canada's Immigration Department is sending tens of thousands of refugee claimants letters that they may not be eligible for asylum — and is telling some of them that they should leave immediately.



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Apr 09, 2026

U.K. military deployed to deter threat to undersea cables amid Russian sub presence
Britain deployed military vessels to prevent any attacks on cables and pipelines by Russian submarines that spent more than a month ?in and around British waters earlier this year, Defence Minister John Healey said on Thursday.



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Apr 09, 2026

Caufield scores 50th goal, becomes 1st Hab to reach milestone in 36 years
Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal of the season on Thursday evening in the Montreal Canadiens' 2-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first Habs player to reach that milestone since Stéphane Richer did it during the 1989-90 season.



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Apr 09, 2026

Caufield scores 50th goal, becomes 1st Hab to reach milestone in more than 35 years
Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal of the season on Thursday evening in the Montreal Canadiens' game versus the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first Habs player to reach that milestone since Stéphane Richer did it during the 1989-90 season.



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Apr 09, 2026

At Issue | Carney's expanding Liberal tent
At Issue this week: As former Conservative MP Marliyn Gladu's move to the Liberals further widens the views within caucus, could it impact upcoming byelections? What does another defection mean for Pierre Poilievre's leadership? And, will Mark Carney address concerns around the independence of Senators?



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Apr 09, 2026

Poilievre challenges PM Carney to defend private property rights in B.C. in wake of Cowichan decision
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government to defend private property rights in face of what he claims is a threat posed by a landmark B.C. Supreme Court decision establishing Aboriginal title on private property.



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Apr 09, 2026

Environment Canada to use AI in new weather forecasting model
Environment and Climate Change Canada will use artificial intelligence to make its weather forecasts more accurate, the federal department said Thursday.



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Apr 09, 2026

Artemis II in photos: around the moon and inside Orion
The dozens of photos taken by the astronauts include never before seen views of the moon, a total solar eclipse and a stunning shot of Earth.



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Apr 09, 2026

McIlroy has another reason to celebrate after his best Masters start in 15 years to share early lead
Rory McIlroy has been celebrating all week at Augusta National as the defending champion, and on Thursday he found something else to savour — a 5-under 67, his lowest start at the Masters in 15 years to share the early lead with Sam Burns.



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Apr 09, 2026

Putin claims Russia will enact 32-hour ceasefire over Orthodox Easter weekend
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend, following an earlier call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a pause in some of the hostilities to observe the holiday.



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Apr 09, 2026

Emperor penguins now endangered as climate change shrinks sea ice
Emperor penguins, the largest penguin species, are now listed as endangered following a new international assessment of how climate change is affecting their habitat and population.



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Apr 09, 2026

Health Canada warns against injecting unauthorized drugs promising anti-aging, weight loss or wellness
People shouldn't buy or use unauthorized, injectable peptide drugs claiming to help with body issues and wellness, warns Health Canada — they can come with serious side effects.



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Apr 09, 2026

Everything you need to know about Canada Reads 2026
The great Canadian book debate takes place April 13-16.



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Apr 09, 2026

Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein in surprise statement at White House
First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes, saying Thursday that the "stories are completely false" and calling accusations that she was somehow involved "smears about me."



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Apr 09, 2026

Fake maple syrup plot thickens: Cans found with label hiding name of implicated company




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Apr 09, 2026

These B.C. students are trying to drum up $250K to save their music programs
For a trio of B.C. high school band students, the idea came to them, clear as a bell: if no one else would step in to save their school's music programs — they would.



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Apr 09, 2026

The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals her real name
It turns out the biggest twist in Freida McFadden's career isn't in her books. The bestselling author, known for keeping readers guessing, is revealing a surprise of her own: Her real name is Sara Cohen.



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Apr 09, 2026

Nuclear heat keeps people warm in many countries. Why not ours?
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we see how some countries are using heat from nuclear power plants to heat homes; map the countries with the biggest potential to generate solar power; and learn about the government's new approach to protecting nature.



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Apr 09, 2026

Poilievre holds news conference in B.C.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference about property rights in Richmond B.C. and takes questions from journalists a day after another Conservative MP crossed the floor to the Liberals.



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Apr 09, 2026

Soccer fans give 'stupid, stupid' 2026 World Cup jerseys the cold shoulder
Fans love the designs of Nike's new World Cup soccer jerseys. They do not love the way they bunch at the shoulders.



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Apr 09, 2026

Gas flaring at LNG Canada far exceeds permitted volume, documents show
Documents show the volume of gas flared at the LNG Canada plant on B.C.'s North Coast between October and January far surpassed what its permit allows.



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Apr 09, 2026

Police note-taking during prep meetings with complainants 'unacceptably negligent': Stronach defence
Poor and incomplete note-taking by police during preparatory meetings with the complainants and Crown prosecutors in the sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach was "unacceptably negligent," Stronach's defence lawyer argued on Thursday.



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Apr 09, 2026

Legal arguments wrap up in Stronach sex assault trial, possible verdict in June
Legal arguments in the sexual assault trial of Canadian businessman Frank Stronach wrapped up on Thursday with a verdict possibly coming in mid-June.



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Apr 09, 2026

Stronach lawyer arguing some complainants in sex assault trial coached by Crown
The defence lawyer of Frank Stronach is arguing that some of the complainants in the sexual assault trial of the Canadian businessman were coached by Crown prosecutors before they testified.



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Apr 09, 2026

Air Canada is testing a new program to resolve customer complaints. Will it work?




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Apr 09, 2026

Man involved in $22M gold heist from Pearson airport sentenced to 4 years in prison
A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison in connection to the multi-million-dollar gold heist at Pearson airport in 2023.



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Apr 09, 2026

K-pop supergroup BTS kick off world tour in South Korea after 4-year hiatus
The boys of BTS are returning to the stage after a nearly four-year hiatus, during which the members completed their mandatory military service. Despite pouring rain in Seoul, fans packed a stadium to watch the K-pop group kick off their long-awaited world tour.



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Apr 09, 2026

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon as truce talks to start in Pakistan
Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the Middle East ceasefire in further jeopardy after its most intensive strikes of the war on its neighbour killed more than 200 people, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The escalating violence has threatened to torpedo U.S. President Donald Trump's truce with Iran from the outset.



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Apr 09, 2026

Charge squander prime chance, now face uphill battle to make PWHL post-season
The Charge, who have now lost three straight, had the chance to climb into the fourth and final playoff spot in the PWHL standings, but fell 5-3 to the last-place Seattle Torrent on Wednesday. Seattle was playing the second game of a back-to-back set.



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Apr 09, 2026

Nancy Garapick, Canadian Olympic swimming medallist who set world record as teen, dead at 64
The Halifax native set a world record as a 13-year-old in the 200-metre backstroke on April 27, 1975, at the Eastern Canadian Swimming Championships in Brantford, Ont., while a member of the Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club.



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Apr 09, 2026

Woman who died in Ontario hospital shouldn't have been in wait room, needed frequent assessment, inquest told
On the day she died of sepsis, Heather Winterstein shouldn't have been placed in the emergency room waiting area at the St. Catharines hospital until she could see a doctor, an emergency medicine expert told a coroner's inquest Wednesday.



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Apr 09, 2026

Alberta government faces another legal fight to keep supervised consumption sites open
Less than a year after a judge ruled on a similar case in Red Deer, the provincial government is facing an injunction seeking to stop supervised consumption services from closing in Calgary and Lethbridge.



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Apr 09, 2026

As another firefighting season nears, northern Manitoba mayors hope for more equipment
Preparations for the upcoming wildfire season are underway as the snow melts in Manitoba, but some mayors in the province's north say they need more help.



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Apr 09, 2026

Iran clamping down in Strait of Hormuz amid tenuous ceasefire
The Middle East ceasefire appeared shaky less than two days after it was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, as Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday and Iran showed little sign of relinquishing its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.



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Apr 09, 2026

She travelled 900 km for an abortion. Years later, Quebec access issues remain urgent
Rose Gervais was about 12 weeks pregnant with her third child in 2023 when she had to travel from Gaspé, Que., to Montreal for an abortion. She should have been able to get the procedure done much closer, in Quebec City, but doctors say delays in getting appointments combined with limited capacity are pushing people to seek help even farther.



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