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Apr 14, 2026

Journalist plans to create new archive of residential school survivor stories — before it's too late
A new project from award-winning journalist Connie Walker aims to create an archive of testimonies of abuse at residential schools before the accounts are destroyed in September 2027.



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Apr 14, 2026

Nick Suzuki becomes 1st Canadiens player in 40 years to record 100 points in a season
Nick Suzuki beat goalie Ilya Sorokin at 15:56 of the second period to give Montreal a 1-0 lead Sunday against the hometown New York Islanders, making him the first Canadiens captain in the storied franchise's history to reach 100 points.



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Apr 14, 2026

Israeli attacks kill at least 6 across Gaza, including 2 children, medics say
Israeli fire killed at least six Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, local health officials said, in the latest violence to undermine a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.



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Apr 14, 2026

Kuwaiti U.S. journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin detained in Kuwait after social media posts
The Committee to Protect Journalists is calling for the release of Kuwaiti American journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin after he was detained in Kuwait over social media posts during military escalations in the Iran war.



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Apr 14, 2026

Toronto Tempo sign Canadian guard Kia Nurse ahead of inaugural WNBA season
The Toronto Tempo have signed Canadian guard Kia Nurse ahead of the franchise's inaugural WNBA season, the team announced Tuesday.



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Apr 14, 2026

Trump says talks with Iran could resume in next few days
The standoff between the United States and Iran deepened on Tuesday as the U.S. declared it had blockaded Iran's ports, Tehran threatened to strike targets across the region and Pakistan said it was racing to bring the sides together for more talks.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026

More talks urged for U.S., Iran as shipping standoff continues
The standoff between the United States and Iran deepened on Tuesday as the U.S. declared it had blockaded Iran's ports, Tehran threatened to strike targets across the region and Pakistan said it was racing to bring the sides together for more talks.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026

Alberta rejects federal nature strategy, redefines protected land
Ottawa has a plan to protect 30 per cent of Canadian land by 2030, but Alberta has rejected the federal benchmarks. The province claims it already protects 60 per cent of its land. This comes after it has expanded the definition of protected lands in a move a conservationist calls concerning.



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Apr 14, 2026

2 'shocking' N.L. shootings were acts of intimate partner violence, RCMP say
In a news conference on Tuesday, the RCMP confirmed that the two shootings in Grand Falls-Windsor last week were incidents of intimate partner violence.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026

Director of Camp Mystic says he slept through warning of deadly Texas floods
The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counsellors were killed by a devastating flood last year testified Monday he did not see official warnings issued the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger.



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Apr 14, 2026

10 years after landmark court decision, N.W.T. Métis leaders still waiting to see benefits
Bill Enge, former leader of the North Slave Métis Alliance, was elated when the Supreme Court of Canada found in 2016 that tens of thousands of Métis and non-status Indians were now under the jurisdiction of the federal government. A decade later, some Métis leaders feel not enough has happened since then to materially improve access to rights, programs and services for Métis people.



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Apr 14, 2026

B.C. declared toxic drugs a public health emergency 10 years ago. Has it made a difference?
Experts say they worry the province hasn't used all the powers available that come with a public health emergency, and is leaning on public opinion rather than science to inform policy.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026

At least 16 wounded, gunman dead in school shooting in Turkey
A former student opened fire at a high school in southeast Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people before killing himself, officials said.



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Apr 14, 2026

'Gone through life together': How a rural N.S. book club became a support network
After their son's death in 2005, Dan and Jacinta Harvey of Berwick, N.S., began opening their doors to friends and casual acquaintances alike to discuss books and life.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026

One of Canada's oldest Black churches could lose its heritage protection
One of the Canada's oldest Black churches faces an uncertain future with the owner applying to repeal the 150-year-old building's s heritage designation.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026

Saint John police chief accused of misconduct in Ontario, lawsuits reveal
The widow of an OPP officer who died by suicide more than six years ago accuses Saint John Police Chief Robert Bruce of misconduct in lawsuits against the Ontario Provincial Police and the police union.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026

N.L. watchdog flagged 'potential billing fraud' for travel nurse EV rentals. We have the invoices
A critical report by Newfoundland and Labrador's auditor general highlighted electric vehicle rentals charged to taxpayers by a travel nursing agency. Now, a CBC Investigates analysis of billing records obtained through access to information also raises some questions.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026

Loblaw, Sobeys overcharging for underweight meat — again: CBC investigation




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Apr 14, 2026

CBC investigation finds grocers Loblaw, Sobeys overcharging for underweight meat — again




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Apr 14, 2026

Canadian Coast Guard tests Arctic surveillance drone as air force delivery stalls
The Canadian Coast Guard will deploy its new Hermes 900 Starliner drone for Arctic test flights this summer after a federal restructuring shifted surveillance assets to Department of National Defence. With MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones delayed until 2028, civilian operators gain an unexpected operational edge in the Far North.



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Apr 14, 2026

Mike Strange, Ontario councillor and ex-Olympian, pleads not guilty at domestic assault trial
Niagara Falls, Ont., city Coun. Mike Strange pleaded not guilty Tuesday to domestic assault as the trial for the 55-year-old got underway in St. Catharines. Strange was elected in 2014, after representing Canada as a boxer in three Olympics.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026

Heather Winterstein's life possibly could have been saved if treated sooner in Ontario hospital, inquest told
The inquest into the death of a 24-year-old woman who died of sepsis in a St. Catharines, Ont., hospital in 2021 has heard from an infectious disease specialist. Dr. Dominik Mertz testified that if an infection had been confirmed or strongly suspected earlier, antibiotic treatment could possibly have prevented her conditioning from worsening.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026

Israel and Lebanon are set for historic talks. But almost no one believes they'll succeed
Rare, bilateral talks between senior Lebanese and Israeli officials set for Tuesday in Washington could pave the way for a ceasefire — but almost no one appears to believe that will happen. There is dismay and a feeling of hopelessness across Lebanon as it reels from the aftermath of Israel's ferocious attack on Wednesday that killed over 300 people.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

#TheMoment a shoe cobbler got a new sewing machine from the community
Toronto shoe cobbler Alazar Beyene and one of his customers, Marsha Shandur, tell The National about the moment the community raised more than $11,000 to purchase a new sewing machine for his business — Moneysworth & Best Quality Shoe Repair in the Dufferin Mall.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Queen Latifah, Billy Idol, Sade and Oasis among artists being inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with first-time nominees Wu-Tang Clan and the late Luther Vandross.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Mark Carney enters his majority era
There have been a total of 24 prime ministers in Canada's history, but before Monday night only 13 could claim to have led their party to a majority of seats in the House of Commons. Mark Carney is now the 14th to do it.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Why the Strait of Hormuz blockade hasn't tanked markets — yet
With the Strait of Hormuz now doubly blockaded, oil prices fell while markets climbed on Monday, despite an initial shock. CBC senior business correspondent Peter Armstrong explains where the pain is being felt, and how public faith in a solution could be buoying the markets.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

The National | Carney secures majority government
April 13, 2026 | Prime Minister Mark Carney secures a majority government with wins in crucial byelections. The U.S. begins its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. And President Donald Trump picks a fight with the Pope. Watch The National 9 pm EST Sun - Fri



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Toronto Tempo select UCLA guard Kiki Rice with 1st-ever WNBA draft pick
Kiki Rice is the Toronto Tempo's first-ever WNBA draft pick. The Tempo selected the UCLA guard sixth overall in the first round Monday, 10 days after adding its first players in the WNBA expansion draft.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Toronto Tempo select UCLA guard Kiki Rice with first-ever WNBA draft pick
Kiki Rice is the Toronto Tempo's first-ever WNBA draft pick. The Tempo selected the UCLA guard sixth overall in the first round Monday, 10 days after adding its first players in the WNBA expansion draft.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

How will the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports work, and what will it achieve?
The U.S. military has initiated a blockade across the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, a move experts say is an act of war with potential for serious escalation in the midst of a ceasefire. U.S. Central Command says it is targeting all vessels traveling to and from Iran as of Monday morning



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Hootsuite founder Ryan Holmes returns to CEO role on interim basis, as Irina Novoselsky exits
The CEO of Hootsuite has stepped down after spending the last several months defending a contract between the company and a controversial U.S. government department, making way for the firm's founder to return on an interim basis.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Orbán's defeat may signal shift in Europe's far-right, illiberal tide says Michael Ignatieff
For Michael Ignatieff, news that Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule in Hungary had come to an end was reason enough to raise a glass. He speaks about what Orbán's defeat and Péter Magyar's victory could mean for geopolitics.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Guns, jewels and a heist: Inside the fake world police built for accused killer Dean Penney
The RCMP conducted a four-year undercover investigation aimed at getting Dean Penney to open up about his estranged wife's disappearance. He moved weapons, diamonds, and even participated in a fuel heist at the U.S. border. It was all fake.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Gap between richest and poorest Canadians widened again in 2025, StatsCan says
Statistics Canada says the income gap — measuring the difference in the share of disposable income between households in the top 40 per cent and those in the bottom 40 per cent — reached 46.7 percentage points in 2025.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Texas attorney general launches investigation into Lululemon's potential use of certain chemicals
The investigation, announced on the attorney general's website Monday, concerns whether Lululemon's athletic apparel contains PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault, which singer denies
Australian actress Ruby Rose alleged in a post on social media that American singer Katy Perry sexually assaulted her at a night club 20 years ago, a claim the pop star's representatives deny. The allegation first came in response to a Complex post on Instagram about Perry's reaction to singer Justin Bieber's headlining Coachella set.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Alberta moves to allow private diagnostic tests without a doctor's referral
Bill 29, if passed, would allow Albertans to self-refer to private clinics across the province, later this year.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Minnesota authorities probe ICE arrest of St. Paul man as possible kidnapping
A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest of a Hmong American man by federal officers that was captured on video as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment, officials announced Monday.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Hollywood stars express opposition to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter
More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their "unequivocal opposition" to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Florida teen charged with aggravated sexual abuse, murder of stepsister on cruise ship
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise Line ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

U.S. government reverses ban on flying Pride flag at Stonewall monument
The Trump administration said Monday it will resume flying a rainbow Pride flag on a federal flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, reversing course after removing the banner in February.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Winnipegger honours dad who was among survivors shown in famous concentration camp photo
It wasn't until he was in his 20s that Rob Berkowits learned his father was in one of the most famous photos of a concentration camp in the Second World War.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

2 central N.L. shootings in 2 days reignite calls for more resources to protect vulnerable women, children
People in Central Newfoundland are trying to make sense of a stunning cascade of tragedies and deadly shootings in recent days. And it's again raising questions about how to address the systemic problem of violence against women.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Box office is booming again — and not just because of franchises
A string of box office successes is, perhaps surprisingly, supported by what seemed a fading remnant of the Hollywood landscape just a few years ago: non-franchises and even the occasional original feature.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Super Mario Galaxy, Project Hail Mary help support best box office since start of pandemic
A string of box office successes is, perhaps surprisingly, supported by what seemed a fading remnant of the Hollywood landscape just a few years ago: non-franchises and even the occasional original feature.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Judge throws out Trump's $10B US lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday card
A federal judge on Monday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, a setback for Trump in his legal campaign against media companies he accuses of treating him unfairly.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Ontario capping number of school trustees per board, creating new oversight roles




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Apr 13, 2026

Alberta's access restrictions threaten privacy and democratic role of libraries, critics say
Critics of Alberta's proposed rule changes to public libraries say the true danger lies in giving the province power to dictate access and potentially snoop on which books people are checking out.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Cross-country tour to celebrate FIFA World Cup to wrap with stop in Niagara Falls in July
FIFA recently announced Niagara Falls will be a final stop in an upcoming cross-country tour to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

At least 3 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza as talks to advance ceasefire back on
An Israeli airstrike killed at least three Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said, as mediators met leaders from Hamas in an effort to shore up a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

IN PHOTOS | Highlights from Coachella
Over the weekend, fans flocked to the Californian desert for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for performances by top global artists and emerging acts. Check out some of the scenes from the first weekend.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Thousands of farms are 'boarded shut' due to 'outdated' tax rules, Ontario farmer says
Farmers in southern Ontario are fighting for a change to the Income Tax Act, so that inheriting nieces and nephews are included in tax deferrals. They say it will help keep farms across Canada open.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Ontario education minister announcing school system changes Monday
Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra is set to make an announcement about changes to the province's school systems Monday.



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Apr 13, 2026

Russian swimmers to be allowed to compete with flag and anthem after restrictions dropped
The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Oil prices rise above $100, North American stock market holds steady as U.S.-Iran tensions continue
Brent crude oil, the international standard, hovered around $100 US a barrel on Monday — up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. North American markets were mostly flat as of midday, after dipping earlier in the morning.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Oil prices rise, global markets decline ahead of U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose $7.04, or 7.4 per cent, to $102.24 US a barrel on Monday. That's up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. Markets in France, Britain, Germany, Japan, South Korea and more also declined.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Oil prices rise, global markets decline as U.S.-Iran tensions continue
Brent crude oil, the international standard, hovered just over $100 US a barrel on Monday — up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. North American markets also dipped in early trading, following world markets on their downward trajectory.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Find out which book was eliminated 2nd on Canada Reads 2026




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Apr 13, 2026

Find out which book was eliminated second on Canada Reads 2026




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Apr 13, 2026

Foe by Iain Reid 1st book to be eliminated on Canada Reads 2026




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Apr 13, 2026

Foe by Iain Reid is the first book to be eliminated on Canada Reads




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Apr 13, 2026

Alberta testing AI-powered drone technology in battle against wild boar
Researchers are turning to a new high-tech combination of drones, thermal cameras and artificial intelligence to get a new vantage point on Alberta's wild boar problem.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Liberals poised to secure majority. How did we get here?
CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton breaks down the comings and goings since the last federal election that lead to the Liberal Party to be just one seat shy of a majority government. They need just one win in three byelections taking place Monday.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Britney Spears enters treatment facility weeks after DUI arrest
Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.



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Apr 13, 2026

Conservation groups call for 'science-based' approach to Alberta grizzly bear hunt proposal
Conservation groups say recent calls for the provincial government to legalize the hunting of threatened grizzly bears in Alberta aren't justified by science due to a lack of up-to-date population studies.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Can Pierre Poilievre stop the bleeding?
After a fourth MP crosses the floor, and reported discontent within caucus, Pierre Poilievre's ability to lead the Conservatives is being called into question. Can he quell the unrest?



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Lawsuit accuses Winnipeg woman of taking $6M from non-profit to fund vacations, buy TikTok coins
A non-profit organization — once in charge of millions of dollars in federal funds — is suing a former employee, alleging she misappropriated more than $6 million to pay for vacations and divert to a Jamaican dance hall singer.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said Sunday that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of five people and leaving one survivor, as the Trump administration pursues its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America while preparing a naval blockade of Iranian ports.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

This First Nation's community in N.S. is asking if it wants pot sold on the reserve at all
Police raids of Indigenous-owned cannabis stores in Nova Scotia have been headline news. But that's overshadowing other questions: whether band members even want cannabis stores, and if so, who should own and profit from them. That's what band members are being asked on the Glooscap First Nation.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

It's been 3½ years since Fiona, but N.S. man still fighting insurer to get home fixed
Stephen MacMillan has been in a dispute with his home insurer since 2022's post-tropical storm Fiona. Mould and water damage meant he spent this past winter living in a trailer on the property. MacMillan is not alone in having an unresolved Fiona claim, says the public adjuster representing him.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

As the N.L. newsprint industry sputters, these sawmill owners are framing up a bright future
The future of the newsprint mill in Corner Brook is about as murky as the slurry used to make paper. And all that uncertainty is also being felt by the saw milling sector.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026

Cancer remains top cause of death in Canada as new study shows multiple types rising




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Apr 13, 2026

Shoppers Drug Mart gave her the wrong medication. Months later, she landed in the ER




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Apr 13, 2026

Family of Sudbury couple killed in latest Highway 69 crash urges Ontario to honour expansion promise
Family and friends of a couple killed last week on a stretch of Highway 69 that's seen other fatal crashes are questioning why the Ontario government has yet to deliver on a long-promised expansion from two to four lanes. Vinod and Shilpa Patel died in a collision along the only remaining two-lane stretch of the highway, near Britt.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026

#TheMoment a former Edmonton Oiler opened a time capsule from 2000
Michelle Letourneau tells The National about the moment former Edmonton Oilers player Tyler Ennis came home to Edmonton to see their elementary school open a time capsule from the year 2000.



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Apr 12, 2026

Trump slams 'very liberal' Pope Leo following American pontiff's comments on Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV on social media on Sunday, saying the first American pope should "stop catering to the Radical Left."



CBC Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026

Trump attacks Pope Leo, then draws backlash for Christ-like AI post
Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against war after U.S. ?President Donald Trump's direct attack the previous day on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member church.



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Apr 12, 2026

Trump says he won't apologize for attack on Pope Leo, tries to explain now-deleted Christ-like AI post
U.S. President Donald Trump refused to apologize to Pope Leo XIV on Monday after criticizing the pontiff for his opposition to the war in Iran — and sought to explain away a now-deleted social media post depicting himself as Jesus by saying he had thought the image was of him as a doctor.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026

Toronto Raptors clinch playoffs spot for first time in 4 years
Scottie Barnes had a triple-double as the Toronto Raptors routed the Brooklyn Nets 136-101 on Sunday to clinch a playoff spot in the NBA's Eastern Conference.



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Apr 12, 2026

Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.



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Apr 12, 2026

Rory repeats: McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026

Justin Bieber takes Coachella crowd on a nostalgic YouTube detour
Justin Bieber returned to the platform that first made him a viral sensation on the Coachella stage Saturday night, huddling up to a laptop for a nostalgic YouTube-powered detour during his headlining set.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026

Cross Country Checkup: Is floor crossing a fair way to win a majority government?
Another Conservative MP crosses the floor....before Monday's by-election. Is floor crossing a fair way to win a majority government? Are you voting for the party or the politician? Plus in our second hour, we take your questions on high-speed rail in Canada.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026

How Iran is using executions to crush dissent
Human rights groups say Iran is speeding up executions of political dissidents and anti-regime protesters who took to the streets in January. Families and activists say any negotiations to end the war must be conditioned on ending the killings.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026

Liberals will keep working across party lines even if byelections deliver majority: MacKinnon
As the Liberals gear up for three federal byelections on Monday that could deliver them a majority government, House leader Steven MacKinnon says the government will "continue that impulse of working across party lines" even if it's not required to co-operate to pass legislation.



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Apr 12, 2026

Zach Galifianakis shines a light on Vancouver Island farms in new Netflix series
What does a Hollywood star do when he moves to a southern B.C. island? Start a gardening show, of course.



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Apr 12, 2026

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of violating Orthodox Easter ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Sunday of breaching the 32-hour ceasefire in their four-year war, each reporting close to 2,000 drone and shelling attacks just hours after the truce began on Saturday to mark Orthodox Easter.



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Apr 12, 2026

Newly uncovered Inuit animation from the '70s screening for the first time
After more than 50 years, newly uncovered Inuit stop-motion animation reels from the 1970s are being screened across Nunavut.



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Apr 12, 2026

Fuel protests in Ireland continue as pumps run dry, prices rise amid war in Middle East
Trucks and tractors continued to block access to vital fuel depots and a major port, and vehicles clogging traffic led to closures of part of the main highway around Dublin, as well as sections of other major roadways.



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Apr 12, 2026

Christine Fréchette is Quebec's next premier after winning CAQ leadership




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Apr 12, 2026

CAQ to pick new leader and Quebec premier today




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Apr 12, 2026

A novelist was accused of using AI. Why the literary world is still grappling with guardrails
The recent cancelling of a horror novelist's book demonstrates the conundrum that literary professionals face as they comb through every pitch, query letter and manuscript lobbed their way: how do you separate the proverbial wheat from the AI-generated chaff, and what happens if you get it wrong?



CBC Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026

In a new CUSMA, should Canada offer the U.S. stronger energy rights?
With the future of free trade between Canada and the United States unclear at best, a look to the past could provide hints at where critical exports of energy fit into a deal in the future.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026

She's a sportscaster and a trailblazer. But Hazel Mae's career has been no walk in the ballpark
Toronto Blue Jays sportscaster Hazel Mae doesn't get a walk-up song, but if she did, she says she knows exactly which one she'd pick: the viral hit, Golden, from KPop Demon Hunters. The choice feels fitting: Mae is marking a golden moment in her 25-year career.



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Apr 12, 2026

The R-word was taboo as a slur for people with disabilities. Now it's being normalized again
The R-word has been considered taboo for several years, as a slur against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now, the word appears to be undergoing a resurgence and normalization.



CBC Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026

There's a silver lining in the Iran war ceasefire for Canada's oil and gas industry
The Iran war appears to have ended (if it has ended) with a settlement that neither fully opens the Strait of Hormuz nor keeps it fully closed. The lingering doubts about the Persian Gulf as a source of energy for Europe and Asia, especially if Iran succeeds in its goal of charging tolls for passage, could be good news for Canadian oil and gas — if disaster can be averted.



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Apr 11, 2026

Polls close in Hungarian vote that puts PM Viktor Orbán's 'illiberal democracy' to the test




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Apr 11, 2026

How Hungary's Péter Magyar went from Viktor Orbán's ally to ending his 16-year rule




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Apr 11, 2026

After 16 years in power, Hungary's Orbán concedes 'painful' election loss to rival Magyar




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