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Feb 22, 2026

Syrian Canadians waited years to return. For many, coming home has been harder than leaving
It's been a little over a year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria ended a 14-year civil war. More than 1.3 million Syrians have returned home since then, according to the UN refugee agency, primarily from neighbouring countries such as Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt — but also from as far away as Canada.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 22, 2026

This Brampton landlord 'can't sleep at night' after he says his tenant stopped paying rent and won't leave
A tenant who told a past landlord she made $120,000 a year as an online content creator is scheduled to go before Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board next month, accused of not paying rent to her current landlord for almost a year.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 22, 2026

Why Kate Barr is campaigning in North Carolina as a 'fake Republican'
Kate Barr, a progressive, is attempting to become the Republican candidate for Congress in North Carolina's 14th district, a conservative stronghold.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 22, 2026

Olympians behaving badly? Recapping Milano Cortina's biggest controversies




CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

Trump says U.S. sending hospital ship to Greenland for people 'not being taken care ?of there'
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was working with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to send a hospital boat to Greenland — a Danish territory that Trump has ?said he wants to acquire.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

U.S. figure skater Ilia Malinin highlights social media dangers in gala performance
Ilia Malinin delivered a powerful message about the dangers of social media and the unforgiving glare of the spotlight with an ?emotional gala performance on Saturday to close the figure skating program at the Milano Cortina Games.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

B.C. RCMP investigate reports of threats against Tumbler Ridge victim's family
A funeral for one of the victim's of the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting has been cancelled as a result of the threats, according to the local newspaper.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

Federal government says there may not be enough workstations for all workers' 4-day-a-week return
Unions representing federal workers say the Treasury Board of Canada's update only confirms what they already knew.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

Brad Jacobs leads Canada's curling men to Olympic gold over Great Britain
Canada skip Brad Jacobs captured his second Olympic men's curling gold medal in 12 years on Saturday, defeating top-ranked Bruce Mouat and Great Britain 9-6 in a tightly contested game in Milan.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

NASA moon rocket suffers setback likely to delay March launch: officials
NASA's new moon rocket suffered another setback on Saturday, almost certain to bump astronauts' first lunar trip in decades into the spring.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

Sidney Crosby skates at practice, will be game-time decision for Olympic gold-medal final
Sidney Crosby took part in Canada's practice Saturday and remains an option for the country's gold-medal matchup with the United States at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Head coach Jon Cooper said following an on-ice session closed to media that his captain will be a game-time decision Sunday.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

Israeli strikes in eastern Lebanon kill 8 Hezbollah members, 2 others: officials
Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon have killed eight members of the militant Hezbollah group, including several local officials, two officials with the group said Saturday.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

India is going all-in on AI data centres. The environmental costs will have to wait
India's current data centre hubs, which are set to expand as large tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon and Google pour billions of dollars into the country's AI sector, are in areas where water and energy are already scarce.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

‘Gringo go home': Why digital nomads are drawing the ire of locals in Mexico City
Some locals in Mexico City worry that rising gentrification could push them out of their neighbourhoods, as an influx of tourists and digital nomads drive up prices.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

Ahead of budget bill vote, veterans plead with Ottawa to change course
Veterans and their advocates are urging the Carney Liberals to change course and amend a bill before the House of Commons to remove sections that they say unfairly target people who served Canada.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

As Iranian Canadians mark 40 days of mourning, fate of some loved ones still unknown
Many Canadians are enduring long waits to learn the fate of relatives who have been arrested or gone missing in the wake of a violent crackdown on protests during which at least 7,000 people were killed, rights group say.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

Fears Ontario's student aid program will bring huge debt, put higher education out of reach
Ontario's changes to its post-secondary financial aid model have raised concerns about rising student debt and a return to when unaffordability deterred people from getting a higher education.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

Dual Canadian British citizens scrambling under new passport rules
Entry requirements for dual nationals are being updated as part of broader changes to entry requirements in the United Kingdom. The sudden change, announced quietly in the fall, has caught citizens off-guard and left many confused and frustrated by the requirements.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

U.S. warning to Europe raises questions for Canada's new defence industrial strategy
Just days before Canada unveiled its defence industrial strategy prioritizing domestic production, Washington quietly warned the European Union against favouring its own arms makers as it rebuilds.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

Winter shaped me as a child of immigrants. With the season now unpredictable, I'm surprised by my nostalgia
For most of her life, winter was simply something Rogene Reid lived through. But lately, as winters become less consistent and more unpredictable, she's realized winter has become part of her identity as a Canadian raised by Caribbean parents who didn't grow up with this kind of cold.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

What to know about the Gordie Howe Windsor-Detroit bridge at the centre of Donald Trump's threats
U.S. Democrats are probing the relationship between Donald Trump and the owner of the nearly century-old Ambassador Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ont., after the president threatened to block this year's planned opening of a competing crossing — the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Here's more about the new bridge at the busiest international trade corridor in North America, and why it's at the centre of a ruckus.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 21, 2026

What's next for Trump's tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
Based simply on the barely suppressed anger that U.S. President Donald Trump showed throughout his news conference on the Supreme Court's decision on tariffs, it's a fair bet that Friday was the worst day so far of his second term.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Here's where U.S. military forces are as they head for Iran
As U.S. President Donald Trump's 'beautiful armada' draws closer to Iran, CBC News has tracked the location and movements of naval ships and military aircraft in the region.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

OpenAI had banned account of Tumbler Ridge shooter in June 2025, reached out to RCMP after tragedy
The company said, in response to questions from CBC News, that Jesse Van Rootselaar's account was detected via automated tools and human investigations that "identify misuses of our models in furtherance of violent activities."



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

OpenAI had banned account of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooter
The company said, in response to questions from CBC News, that Jesse Van Rootselaar's account was detected via automated tools and human investigations that "identify misuses of our models in furtherance of violent activities."



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

OpenAI had banned account of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooter; reached out to RCMP
The company said, in response to questions from CBC News, that Jesse Van Rootselaar's account was detected via automated tools and human investigations that "identify misuses of our models in furtherance of violent activities."



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Reality star Nicole (Snooki) Polizzi of Jersey Shore fame reveals cervical cancer diagnosis
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said Friday that she has cervical cancer.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

The big questions Danielle Smith poses to Albertans as referendums
Alberta's premier used to want rapid growth in newcomers and enjoyed surplus budgets. Now in deficit, she's pointing a finger at immigration levels.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Transport Canada certifies some jets at centre of Trump's aviation tariff threat
Transport Canada has approved two American made jet models that had previously prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten tariffs on Canada's aviation industry.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

James Cameron slams Warner Bros.-Netflix bid, favours Paramount. Here's a breakdown of both deals
Canadian director James Cameron is calling on a U.S. Senate subcommittee to block Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, calling the potential deal a ‘sinking ship' for theatres and instead backing a rival bid from Paramount Skydance. If you haven't followed the corporate back-and-forth closely, here's a look at what each deal could mean.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Thunder Bay had highest average annual human trafficking rate in Canada over decade. Here's what's being done
Over 5,000 human trafficking incidents were reported to police in Canada between 2014 and 2024, according to federal data, with the highest average annual rates in Thunder Bay. Ahead of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Sunday, students and advocates in the northwestern Ontario city are working to address the illegal exploitation of people, often for sexual reasons or forced labour.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

As one star from Cole Harbour, N.S., is forced to only watch, another plays hero




CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Toronto cop at centre of corruption probe lists GTA house for sale
The home of the Toronto police constable described as the "genesis" of a months-long corruption probe was listed for sale this week while the officer remains behind bars.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Gordie Howe bridge will cut deep into truck traffic at competing Ambassador Bridge, U.S. report says
The opening of the new Gordie Howe bridge is widely expected to change the way billions of dollars worth of goods and millions of travelers cross between Canada and the U.S. But a recent U.S. government analysis puts a number on just how significant the traffic impact could be at the busiest international trade corridor in North America.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Ontario allows early-morning alcohol sales for gold medal hockey game
Ontario will allow bars and restaurants across the province to start selling alcohol as of 6 a.m. ET on Sunday as the Canadian men's hockey team competes for a gold medal at the Olympics.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Sterling K. Brown on Paradise's theme: 'It is the place of the governed to ... mistrust the government'
Sterling K. Brown, the star and executive producer of post-apocalyptic TV series Paradise, speaks with CBC News about the intentional — and accidental — way the show reflects real-life concerns.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

MacKinnon sends Canada to gold-medal game after sinking Finns with game winner in dying seconds
Canada survived another hockey scare on Friday, erasing a two-goal deficit to be Finland 3-2 in the Olympic semifinal game in Milan. Nathan MacKinnon scored the game winner on the power playe with 35.2 seconds remaining in the game.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Ryan Wedding's alleged money man who bought $13M Mercedes denied bail
Rolan Sokolovski, described by U.S. authorities as a chief money launderer for alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding, has been denied bail. An Ontario court found it's likely the Toronto jeweller has access to "substantial, undisclosed" cryptocurrency, making him a "considerable" flight risk.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

How the ‘Spidercam' is giving fans a new look at Olympic hockey
When Mitch Marner scored the goal in overtime to send Canada's men's hockey squad to the semifinals, viewers were able to see the shot from every glorious angle. That's thanks to the Spidercam: a four-point camera rig taking fans closer to the action.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Canadian speed skater Valérie Maltais takes surprising bronze in women's 1,500m
Valérie Maltais of La Baie, Que., picked up her third medal at the Milano-Cortina Olympics and second bronze, keeping the retiring American Brittany Bowe off the podium.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Toronto police officers accused of GPS tracking victim, orchestrating insurance fraud: court docs
Newly released court documents reveal more details about charges laid against multiple Toronto police officers in a sweeping corruption probe — including allegations that an officer helped place a GPS tracker on a victim's vehicle so another person could follow her.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

MP Matt Jeneroux's floor crossing, explained
Months after announcing he was leaving politics, Alberta Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor to join the Liberal caucus. CBC's Cat Tunney answers some of your questions about the defection.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Alysa Liu quit skating. Her carefree comeback won her Olympic gold
Alysa Liu probably cared the least of all the women in figure skating at the Milano-Cortina Olympics about winning the gold medal. Maybe that is why she won it.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Cross examination continues of fourth complainant in sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach
Defence lawyer Leora Shemesh is continuing her cross examination of the fourth complainant in the sexual assault trial of Canadian businessman Frank Stronach.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Stronach's lawyer accuses complainant of lying about memory lapses in sex assault trial
The lawyer for Frank Stronach accused one of the complainants in his sexual assault case of lying, rejecting her testimony that she couldn't remember some details of the alleged attack.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Manitoba's Joss Reimer is named Canada's new chief public health officer
Health Minister Marjorie Michel has announced that the face of Manitoba's pandemic immunization efforts, Dr. Joss Reimer, will be Canada's new chief public health officer.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Federal government warns First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border
The federal government has updated its travel advice for the United States, urging First Nations people to carry a passport in addition to a status card when crossing the border.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

B.C. Para snowboarder turns Team Canada Olympic outfit into improvised wingsuit
There's a lot of cool clothes at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, but none as cool as Tyler Turner's Team Canada wingsuit.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

B.C. snowboarder turns Team Canada Paralympic outfit into improvised wingsuit
There's a lot of cool clothes at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, but none as cool as Tyler Turner's Team Canada wingsuit.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

High-flying B.C. Para snowboarder takes Team Canada kit to new heights
There's a lot of cool clothes at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, but none as cool as Tyler Turner's Team Canada wingsuit.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Poland formally withdraws from Ottawa Convention on landmines, citing Russian threat
Poland will use anti-personnel as well as anti-tank landmines to defend its eastern border against the growing threat from Russia, Poland's deputy defence minister told The Associated Press on Friday, as the country officially left an international convention banning use of the controversial weapons.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Ex-worker describes ‘war zone' at Canadian mining site in Mexico before kidnapping of 10 employees




CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Ex-workers describe 'war zone' conditions at Canadian mining company site in Mexico before kidnapping




CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Alberta government should call an election, not hold a referendum, says Opposition NDP




CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Temporary residents shouldn't receive full benefits, says Alberta premier




CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

This tenant's fight against a renoviction is heading to N.S. Supreme Court
Tracey Lothian's landlord said he was going to renovate the home she was renting and he needed her to move out. She left, but he didn't carry out the renovations. He brought in a new tenant and raised the rent more than 30 per cent.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Montreal is mentioned in the Epstein files hundreds of times. Here's what we know




CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

How To Make a Killing hacks at a familiar family tree — and leaves a body at every branch
John Patton Ford-directed How To Make a Killing is far from perfect. But the updated, and intentionally depressing, commentary on hustle culture and personal advancement more than warrants a revisit to this often-adapted story.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Gaza doctor says MSF decision to pull out of key hospital leaves staff vulnerable to IDF attack
After 20 months of activity in the Gaza Strip, Doctors Without Borders says it's scaling down operations at Nasser Medical Complex after staff reported seeing armed gunmen in the courtyard of the hospital.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Family of First Nation man killed in police shooting learned of SIU ruling online
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) says the way Ontario's Special Investigations Unit has handled recent cases involving NAN members is 'unacceptable,' including how the family of Tyresse Roundsky says they weren't notified that the investigation into his death had been completed — until they saw a post about it on social media. Here's why NAN is calling for accountability from both the SIU and Attorney General of Ontario.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Carney government shifts advertising budget to more patriotic messaging
The federal government reallocated its advertising spending budget after Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet was sworn in last year, recently disclosed figures show, shifting its priorities to patriotic and economic messages and purchasing pricey television airtime during major sporting events like the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Doctors Without Borders pulling out of key Gaza hospital after sighting gunmen
After 20 months of activity in the Gaza Strip, Doctors Without Borders says it's scaling down operations at Nasser Medical Complex after staff reported seeing armed gunmen in the courtyard of the hospital.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 20, 2026

Loblaw-owned Superstore fined $10K for promoting imported food as Canadian
Canada's food regulator has fined a Loblaw-owned store $10,000 for promoting imported food as a "Product of Canada." The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Toronto store used "maple leaf advertising decals" as part of an in-store display to promote a foreign product.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Skiers killed in California avalanche were close friends, experienced backcountry skiers
Six women killed in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada were among a group of eight close friends and experienced backcountry skiers on a trip together, their families said in a statement Thursday.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

NASA successfully completes second launch rehearsal of rocket, clearing path for March launch to the Moon
NASA is ready to go to the moon. The space agency conducted a successful rehearsal of launch events for the upcoming Artemis II moon mission that will include Canadian Space Agency Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover. 



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

NASA targeting March 6 to launch astronauts, including Canada's Jeremy Hansen, to the moon
NASA is ready to go to the moon. The space agency conducted a successful rehearsal of launch events for the upcoming Artemis II moon mission that will include Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover. 



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

WATCH: NASA holds media conference after successful lunar rocket test, paving path to March launch to the moon
NASA is ready to go to the moon. The space agency conducted a successful rehearsal of launch events for the upcoming Artemis II moon mission that will include Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover. 



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Trump claims he'll order agencies to begin releasing records on aliens, UFOs
U.S. President Donald Trump said ?on Thursday he would direct federal agencies to begin releasing government files related to aliens and unidentified flying objects, citing what he described as strong public interest in the issue.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane, who went on to be an advocate for ALS awareness, dies at 53
Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Death toll in Gaza far higher in first 15 months of war than reported, new peer-reviewed study says
More than 75,000 Palestinians were killed in the first 15 months of Israel's military assault on Gaza, a figure far higher than the 49,000 deaths Gazan health officials ?announced for that period, according to a new study by The Lancet Global Health medical journal.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

At Issue | Poilievre's shrinking caucus
At Issue this week: Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux walks back his decision to leave politics, but decides to join the other team. The NDP gets closer to choosing its next leader. And Dominic LeBlanc goes on a trade mission to Mexico.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces fall referendum on immigration, constitutional questions
Premier Danielle Smith wants to hold a referendum in October on measures to limit immigration to Alberta and changes she believes would give the province more rights under the Constitution.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Canada's public drug plans shouldn't cover new Alzheimer's drug, agency says
Public drug plans should not cover lecanemab, a drug to slow early-stage Alzheimer's disease, Canada's Drug Agency says in its draft recommendation.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

NDP leadership candidates debate party's future, relations with provincial wings
Five NDP leadership candidates pitched their ideas for how to rebuild their party during what was a fairly agreeable final debate — but some points of contention appeared around relations with provincial wings.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

New Democrats vying for party's top job square off in final leadership debate
Five NDP leadership candidates have taken the stage in what will be the final debate before members decide who will land the party's top job.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Youth advocates call on Ottawa to listen to them before tabling new online harms bill
Youth advocates are calling on the federal government to treat online safety as a human-rights issue, saying current systems are "not supporting them."



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Federal judge accuses Trump administration of 'terror' against immigrants, vacates ruling on mass detention
A U.S. federal judge has thrown out an administrative board's decision endorsing the Trump administration's policy of subjecting thousands of people arrested during its immigration crackdown to mandatory detention.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Gordie Howe bridge authority begins search for new CEO following resignation
Charl van Niekerk has resigned from the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) and has taken up a new position in Toronto, the former CEO confirmed Thursday.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

What we know about the U.S. military buildup near Iran
The U.S. has deployed dozens of military aircraft and other assets to bases in and near the Middle East, with President Donald Trump suggesting Thursday strikes against Iran could begin "within 10 days" if a deal is not reached about its nuclear program.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Banner with Trump's image displayed outside Justice Dept. headquarters
A large banner featuring Donald Trump's face was hung on the exterior of the U.S. Justice Department headquarters on Thursday in an apparent display of the Republican president's efforts to exert power over the law enforcement agency that once investigated him.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

How to watch the final NDP leadership debate on CBC
Here's how you can tune into CBC's coverage of the final NDP leadership debate in New Westminster, B.C.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Canadian freestyle skier Cassie Sharpe taken off in sled after scary fall during women's halfpipe
Canadian freestyle skier Cassie Sharpe suffered a bad fall during the women's freeski halfpipe event on Thursday. Rescue operations took several ?tense minutes during which the crowd fell quiet but spectators cheered in relief as Sharpe was fit enough to wave her arms while taken away on a sled.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

4 extortion investigations launched in Vancouver — the first in the city
B.C.'s most populous city is now part of a growing trend of crime where perpetrators threaten residents and businesses with violence in exchange for money.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Destruction by Sudan's rebels in El Fasher bears 'hallmarks of genocide': UN experts
A "campaign of destruction" in October by Sudanese paramilitary forces against non-Arab communities in and near a city in the western region of Darfur shows "hallmarks of genocide," UN-backed human rights experts said Thursday, a dramatic finding in the country's devastating war.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Does clean energy generate too much waste? Hannah Ritchie checks the data on climate action
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we talk to an author who took a closer look at whether taking climate action is worthwhile, given problems like the waste generated by clean energy; see how Venice is storing carbon; and find out why Parks Canada is investigating at Lake Louise.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

The road to sustainability can seem hazy. Data shows where we need to go
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we talk to an author who took a closer look at whether taking climate action is worthwhile, given problems like the waste generated by clean energy; see how Venice is storing carbon; and find out why Parks Canada is investigating at Lake Louise.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Trump hosts 1st Board of Peace meeting, announces pledges for reconstruction-peacekeeper funding for Gaza
Five countries have committed ?troops for an international security force for Gaza and U.S. President Donald Trump promised billions of dollars for reconstruction of the war-torn territory, on Thursday during the first meeting of his fledgling Board of Peace.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Canadian Challenge mushers race in Saskatchewan's biggest dog sled event
The Canadian Challenge is the biggest dog sled race in Saskatchewan. The multi-day competition based in La Ronge boils down to a musher, a team of dogs and a winter trail that has carried people through the North for generations.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Best thing since sliced bread? Japan's viral 7-Eleven egg salad sandwich is coming to Canada
Japan's ubiquitous convenience store sandwiches have a cult-like following, and its 7-Eleven stores are described as a national treasure. Now, its crown jewel is coming to Canada: the tamago sando.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Snowmobiler dies in avalanche near Fernie, B.C.
Mounties say the man's body was recovered by search and rescuers on Wednesday, and that he had been riding with all the appropriate gear and safety equipment.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

'Enough is enough': Canadian intelligence experts to focus on extortion crime, federal minister says
The federal finance minister visited Mississauga, Ont., Thursday to announce dedicated financial intelligence experts who will focus on extortion crime targeting Canadian businesses and households.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Pneumonia's unwelcome return: Canadian hospital data points to big jump last respiratory illness season
Newly released data backs up what hospitals were experiencing during the last respiratory illness season: A big rise in the number of people being treated for pneumonia. The Canadian Institute for Health Information says children between five and 17 years old were especially hard hit.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Sarah McLachlan, Allison Russell and Cameron Whitcomb to perform at the 2026 Juno Awards
McLachlan and Russell will perform a special tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Joni Mitchell.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

'Like lamb to a slaughter': Woman tells court details of alleged sexual assault by Frank Stronach
A woman said it's hard to live with the fact that she may have walked "like lamb to a slaughter" into a Toronto condo bedroom where she was then sexually assaulted by Frank Stronach, court heard on Thursday.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Fourth female complainant testifying at sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach
The fourth of seven female complainants is testifying at the sexual assault trial of Canadian businessman Frank Stronach inside a Toronto courtroom.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups inventor accuses Hershey of recipe changes
The grandson of the inventor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese's brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Dozens of health-care workers caught 'snooping' into Lapu-Lapu Day victims' medical records: report
Three dozen health-care professionals were caught "snooping" into the medical records of people who were patients in the aftermath of the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver last year, according to a new report by B.C.'s information and privacy commissioner.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Russia warns U.S. military buildup heightening Iran tensions
Russia warned against an "unprecedented escalation of tension" around Iran on Thursday and urged restraint amid a U.S. military buildup in the region that a senior American official said should be complete by mid-March.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Trump warns Iran to make a nuclear deal or 'bad things' will happen
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday that it must reach a deal over its nuclear program or "bad things" will happen, and appeared to set a 10-day deadline before the U.S. might take action.



CBC Top Stories
Feb 19, 2026

Northeast B.C. is ‘one big family' supporting Tumbler Ridge, says district chair
There's been an outpouring of support across the country, but Peace River Regional District chair Brad Sperling says you can tell how close everyone is in the northeast by looking at what's being said and done locally.



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