Officials in Saudi Arabia say the international airport in Riyadh has come under attack for the second time in 24 hours. It comes after a strike on Saturday killed more than a dozen people and injured hundreds more. Canada has joined other nations in condemning the attacks, that are being claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Also: Hurricane Simon has hit towns and popular tourist areas al
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Hurricane Isaias has made landfall in the southeastern United States as a Category 2 storm. Crews in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle are now working to clean up the debris, and restore power to nearly a million people. Meanwhile in the Pacific, Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel are bringing destructive winds, storm surges and rain to coastal areas of Mexico and the U.S. Also: The French
10 Oct 2026 · 29 minThe decline of 68,000 jobs comes despite predictions of growth from economists and after tens of thousands of jobs were lost in August. Also: Canada is the only G7 nation that has no capacity to launch its own satellites into space. Now, several Canadian companies are working to change that. And: Outrage over the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood killer Nidal Hassan. Plus: L
9 Oct 2026 · 27 minA Russian glide bomb kills 30 people in eastern Ukraine, as Moscow increasingly targets civilians and civilian infrastructure. Also: Ottawa unveils a $2 billion rebate program available to hundreds of thousands of Canadian households to install heat pumps in an effort to save them money and lower emissions. And: The city of Montreal unveils its plans to protect vulnerable people from the cold this
8 Oct 2026 · 27 minThe Liberal government will indefinitely ban access to medically assisted death for people who are only suffering from a mental illness. Also: Calls for responsibility for online platforms that allow their users to plan violence, after revelations the Tumbler Ridge shooter used Discord to plan the attack. And: A day of grief and reflection in Israel as the country marks the third anniversary of Oc
7 Oct 2026 · 27 minA 30-year-old Washington State resident is accused of offering advice, money and "technical assistance" to the shooter in the six months leading up to the killings. Police also say the two conspired to try to livestream the attack. Also: Quebec has elected a separatist government — what it means for Alberta and the future of the Canadian federation. And: Three years after the October 7th Hamas att
6 Oct 2026 · 27 minPeople in Quebec are casting their votes to determine who will lead the next government. Also: Canadians born abroad face years of waiting to receive their citizenship certificates after a recent change in legislation. And: The most comprehensive study yet confirms Black mothers face a much higher risk of complications before and after birth, pointing to systemic racism. Plus: Violent student prot
5 Oct 2026 · 27 minAfter a rigorous search in the open waters off the Massachusetts coast, the U.S. Coast Guard has called off the search for six people that were onboard a Canadian medical flight that vanished on Saturday. The Ontario registered jet travelling from Bermuda to Boston lost radar contact after the pilot signaled an in-flight emergency. Also: With four weeks until the U.S. midterms decide control of Co
4 Oct 2026 · 27 minThe U.S. Coast Guard crews is conducting a major search and rescue operation off the coast of Massachusetts. They're looking for an Ontario based air ambulance carrying six people that vanished off radar near Nantucket. Also: E-scooter injuries have nearly tripled in the past year. So doctors and police are urging parents to treat them as serious vehicles rather than toys. While Ottawa considers e
3 Oct 2026 · 28 minNew York’s Attorney General Letitia James will now lead an investigation into allegations of gang rape at Cornell University. Also: Under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, G7 nations agree to open up their oil reserves, but will it bring down fuel prices? And: Canada’s top civilian honour for actor and activist Michael J. Fox. Plus: A separatist party could form the next government in Que
2 Oct 2026 · 27 minA new pipeline carrying Alberta bitumen to southern B.C. has been declared a project of national interest. Ottawa will fast track approvals and consultations for the West Coast Pacific Link – drawing praise from industry and pushback from some First Nations and environmental groups. Also: New details of the botched execution of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike. And: Canadian Joshua Kutryk i
1 Oct 2026 · 27 minEvents across Canada mark the Day for Truth and Reconciliation, but in B.C., the solemn day is marred by a tragic accident. Also: Israeli officials say passengers and crew of a FlyDubai flight foiled a co-pilot's attempt to crash the aircraft, after he stabbed the pilot and sent the jet plunging nearly 14,000 feet. And: The American CEO of the company that owns Stelco defends the decision to idle
30 Sep 2026 · 28 minPrime Minister Mark Carney says the expansion of the LNG Canada terminal in Kitimat will create thousands of jobs and strengthen Canada’s trade ties with Asia. Also: A B.C. judge stays drug trafficking charges against two harm reduction activists, saying parts of Canada’s drug laws are unconstitutional. And: U.S. President Donald Trump and AI executives sign a voluntary accord on artificial intell
29 Sep 2026 · 27 minThe United States is set to ban a select number of Canadian imports starting Tuesday. Also: Hamilton steel plant Stelco is laying off hundreds of workers in an effort to survive the effects of US tariffs. And: The view from Maine: Donald Trump’s tariffs may help Democrats unseat Republican senator Susan Collins. Plus: Condemnation of a white supremacist gathering in B.C., five suspects arrested ne
28 Sep 2026 · 25 minA small, English village remains evacuated tonight following the arrests of five men near an air-base. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation, and bomb disposal units were called to the scene Also: A day after flatly rejecting a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump tells Axios negotiations with Iran could resume as early as this week. Though Iranian
27 Sep 2026 · 30 minForeign Affairs Minister Anita Anand addressed the United Nations General Assembly today - laying out Canada’s vision on everything from Arctic sovereignty to the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Also: Members of a First Nation in northern Ontario are eager to return home, after a sewage spill in August prompted the community to declare a state of emergency. And: Smart glasses with video
26 Sep 2026 · 29 minA new investigative report from American magazine Mother Jones says the chatbot told the shooter how to avoid its own safeguards. Also: Police are investigating a threatening email sent to Muslim schools across Canada. And: The U.S. trade representative says Washington is in no hurry to reach a deal with Canada. Plus: New poll suggests slipping support for Alberta sovereignty and Premier Danielle
25 Sep 2026 · 28 minAlso: Canada’s quiet preparations for a potential U.S. invasion. And: U.S. President Donald Trump rolls out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart. Plus: Palestinian and Israeli leaders trade accusations at the UN General Assembly; a rise in lithium battery fires prompts calls for regulation; backlash against restaurants using AI for photos of their food; and when traditions and environment co
24 Sep 2026 · 27 minAlso: Texas has a change of heart on AI data centres. Should Canada pay attention? And: B.C.’s David Eby under fire for calling a snap provincial election. Plus: Sentencing hearing begins for Ontario’s convicted poison seller, El Niño’s deadly path, and migrants who risk everything to cross into Mexico despite U.S. crackdown.
23 Sep 2026 · 27 minU.S. President Donald Trump once again threatens to “annihilate” Iran in a speech to the UN General Assembly. And: The U.S., Denmark and Greenland unveil the details of a new security pact that gives Washington more military access. Plus: Pushback against the new economic legislation by the Liberal government, waving the (Alberta) flag, the plight of the man known as the “Father of Nunavut”, and w
22 Sep 2026 · 27 min