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Jun 06, 2026

Trip on Labrador Island Link leaves thousands without electricity across Newfoundland
Thousands of customers are still experiencing electricity losses across the island as Newfoundland Power reports multiple unplanned power outages due to a trip on the Labrador Island Link.



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Jun 06, 2026

Air raid sirens sound in Bahrain as Iranian missiles and drones head for Gulf neighbours
Bahrain's government said on Saturday that Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward it and Kuwait, as the Iran war escalates.



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Jun 06, 2026

Israeli forces kill Palestinian infant in occupied West Bank, health officials say
The official Palestinian news agency WAFA said the infant was critically wounded after being struck in the jaw by the same bullet that injured his mother.



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Jun 06, 2026

Artifacts of Victoria's past discovered by crews in sealed compartment beneath street
The old stone wall tucked underneath Wharf Street in Victoria is one of the oldest pieces of the city's colonial past. It contains some forgotten artifacts recently unearthed by a restoration crew.



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Jun 06, 2026

Family lore said my grandfather's WW II ship was torpedoed. The truth was far more interesting
CBC journalist Richard Woodbury grew up not knowing much about his paternal grandfather's war service — and neither did the rest of his family. He recently uncovered what happened to his grandfather on the day his ship sank in the Second World War.



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Jun 06, 2026

As Armenia heads to the polls, Russia warns against electing 'pro-European forces'
Thousands of people gathered in Armenia's capital this week to decry the alleged traitorous path plotted by their current government, waving flags and warning that a vote to re-elect would mean "living here with Azerbaijanis" — the country's longtime rival, with whom the present administration has reached a tenuous peace. But a larger shadow looms over the upcoming vote: a historic break in the country's relations with Russia.



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Jun 06, 2026

Jamaican Scotch bonnet prices soar amid shortage, putting the squeeze on hot sauce
Jamaican Scotch bonnet peppers are the latest food to be hit by a shortage. The spicy peppers are a key ingredient in Jamaican jerk seasoning and many hot sauces.



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Jun 06, 2026

Local mosque leader urges Muslim families to avoid burials at Thorold, Ont., cemetery
Muslim families are being encouraged to not bury their loved ones at a cemetery in Thorold, Ont., by a leader in their community who says the city's steps to accommodate Muslim burial practices don't go far enough. Thorold politicians tweaked the city's cemetery policy on June 2 so that burial plots within an existing, open area of the cemetery can be orientated to face the holy city of Mecca as Muslim faith requires.



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Jun 06, 2026

Frustrations on multiple fronts set to collide with Mexico City World Cup opening day
Several sectors and movements are planning to launch protests and blockades on highways across Mexico, targeting the FIFA World Cup's opening day in Mexico City on June 11.



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Jun 06, 2026

Medical misinformation on Tylenol in pregnancy spreads faster than safety studies
A new Canadian practice paper says the latest, highest-quality evidence is reassuring for pregnant people who need acetaminophen. The episode is a high-profile example of why so-called null findings — studies that find no link or no difference — matter.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 06, 2026

Ottawa's mixed fleet of F-35s and Gripens could total more than 100 aircraft, sources say
The federal government would still be looking at a fleet of 72 to 88 U.S.-made F-35s, even if it moves forward with Saab's Gripen, sources tell CBC News. Several sources said Ottawa is exploring a purchase of 72 Gripens, which would create up to 9,000 jobs and would be the largest industrial project in Canada.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 06, 2026

Would you give an AI agent your credit card? Companies are betting so
Shoppers are already using AI to sort through and compare products before they buy, and now, retailers are looking to adopt autonomous payments. But those involved in processing payments will need to first sort out what happens when AI makes mistakes and take steps to keep bad actors out.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

B.C. 911 call-takers could take job action after issuing 72-hour strike notice
The union representing 911 call-takers across B.C. has issued 72-hour strike notice, saying they have been unable to reach a deal with their employer, and they would be in a legal position to strike on Monday afternoon.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Vancouver man detained in Georgia for carrying ADHD meds, family says
A Vancouver man is facing months of detainment in the Eastern European country of Georgia after his family says he did not have a prescription for his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Canned, frozen juice from concentrate coming back to Canadian shelves




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Jun 05, 2026

'I realized that I could die,' girl who escaped hostage situation at Winnipeg home says
A Winnipeg family speaking out for the first time since a man broke into their home, took hostages and started a fire before he was killed by police say they're still in shock.



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Jun 05, 2026

The National | Canada sees surprise job surge
June 5, 2026 | Canada surprises economic analysts by adding 88,000 new jobs in May, many of them in construction. Communities mobilize against energy-sucking AI data centres on both sides of the border. And why Albanians are lashing out at Jared and Ivanka.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Cricket World Cup qualifying matches near Toronto closed to spectators due to security concerns
Spectators will be banned from Canada's upcoming Cricket World Cup qualifying matches beginning Saturday after one of the teams involved in the international three-team series expressed security concerns, the fifth estate has learned.



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Jun 05, 2026

U.S. says its military shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic's coastal surveillance radar sites in response, raising the risk to a shaky ceasefire as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran.



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Jun 05, 2026

U.S. strikes Iranian radar sites after shooting down Iran-launched drones
U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran ?toward the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said, in the latest escalation complicating efforts to end the war between the two countries.



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Jun 05, 2026

FIFA changes water bottle rules at World Cup matches after fans, politicians kick up a fuss
FIFA has decided to allow fans to bring one factory-sealed disposable water bottle to its World Cup 2026 matches in Canada and the United States.



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Jun 05, 2026

Remaining 60 Minutes stars say they're staying at CBS show... for now
Saying 'We don't want to see 60 Minutes die,' the three remaining correspondents at the turmoil-plagued CBS News show have decided to stay for the meantime.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Forced labor? How the U.S. found a brand new rationale for tariffs | About That
The Trump administration is imposing new tariffs on more than 60 countries to penalize them for importing products that use forced labour. Andrew Chang explains how these 'stealth tariffs' may be a new way for the United States to merge a contested economic agenda with moral policy. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)



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Jun 05, 2026

CFIA announces temporary ban of Texas livestock to prevent spread of screwworm
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced Friday that it would temporarily restrict livestock from entering Canada from affected parts of the United States, after screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, was confirmed on a farm in Texas.



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Jun 05, 2026

U.S., Canadian officials warn of anticipated surge in FIFA World Cup dupes
Security officials are anticipating a surge of counterfeit goods entering Canada and the U.S. for the FIFA World Cup and some warn Canadian laws don't go far enough to stop it.



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Jun 05, 2026

Cambridge, Ont., mayor 'stands by' stopping teen's speech at Pride event
Cambridge, Ont.,Mayor Jan Liggett issued a statement on Friday after her office received backlash after the city's Pride flag raising event on Monday. Liggett was seen on video cutting off a teenager who was giving a speech during the event. Liggett says she stopped the teen from saying a part of the speech that hadn't been vetted by city staff.



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Jun 05, 2026

Toronto Liberal MP Erskine-Smith tells supporters he's leaving federal politics
Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith has emailed his supporters confirming he will resign his seat in the House of Commons and invited volunteers to an event to celebrate his decade of public service.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Scientist with Huntington's gene dedicates life to curing fatal disease he'll one day develop
Jeff Carroll, a scientist who carries the mutant gene for Huntington's disease, is now part of a global initiative to advance treatment for neurodegenerative diseases.



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Jun 05, 2026

'Maybe Serena': How a text message led to a partnership of a lifetime for Victoria Mboko
Victoria Mboko will be alongside Serena Williams for the legend's much-anticipated return to competitive tennis at the HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club in West Kensington, London, next week.



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Jun 05, 2026

How a text from an unknown number led to a partnership of a lifetime for Victoria Mboko
Victoria Mboko will be alongside Serena Williams for the legend's much-anticipated return to competitive tennis at the HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club in West Kensington, London, next week.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Former Flames, Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher dead at 90
Former NHL general manager Cliff Fletcher, who led the Calgary Flames to the 1989 Stanley Cup title and helped turn the Toronto Maple Leafs into a contender in the 1990s, has died at 90.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Women's sports are lucrative, but when will pay catch up with performance?
It's no longer news that women's sports is becoming an increasingly lucrative industry. There is more investment, better coverage, and bigger audiences than ever before. As a result, players' unions across the board are pushing for higher pay, as well as improved benefits and working conditions. But when will their paycheques catch up with their skill?



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Sunwing Vacations indefinitely cancels all operations to Cuba
The move comes after Sunwing Vacations Group first cancelled Cuba operations from June to October, saying service would resume in the fall.



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Jun 05, 2026

3rd time's a charm? Big Brother Canada set for TV return
Get ready for a new round of evictions: Big Brother Canada is back for a third time, with a new run slated to debut on CTV and Crave.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy killed in stabbing, girlfriend's son arrested, L.A. police say
American actor James Handy, known for supporting roles in blockbusters Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, has died in a stabbing, and his girlfriend's son has been arrested, Los Angeles police say.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Ontario spent $465M more on OSAP last year. 95% of that went to private career college students, docs show
When Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government drastically cut student assistance grants earlier this year, it cited "unsustainable" costs, but new figures show nearly all of the recent growth was among career college students. Opposition critics say that points to a problem of the government's own making, and the solution did not have to penalize students at universities and publicly funded colleges.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

'Criminal tourism' widespread in Toronto area as 46 arrested in investigation, police say
Durham police said Friday that a co-ordinated investigation has linked over 200 incidents and $2.6 million in financial losses to "criminal tourism," where suspects legally visit Canada with the intent to commit profit-driven crimes before leaving the country.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

British actor Anthony Head, Giles in TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer, dead at 72
Anthony Head, the suave, smooth-voiced British actor known for roles in TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died, his family said Friday. He was 72.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Trump cancels Freedom 250 concerts, announces rally making himself the main attraction
President Donald Trump has cancelled the Freedom 250 concerts that were set to mark the U.S.'s anniversary this summer at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., after many of the original artists dropped out. He now promises to hold "the Greatest Rally, EVER!" according to his Truth Social account.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Michigan family behind the Ambassador Bridge expanding controversial concrete empire to Canada
The wealthy family behind the Ambassador Bridge linking Ontario and Michigan is planning to expand its controversial concrete empire across the border to Canada, records show.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

IN PHOTOS | See the White House's UFC arena
See the Octagon, the iconic eight-sided fenced cage where mixed martial arts fighters compete and other infrastructure being built for UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House to mark U.S. President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the United States.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

NASA orders International ?Space Station astronauts to shelter, prepare for evacuation due to air leak
NASA ordered astronauts aboard the International ?Space Station ?to shelter ?in their spacecraft and prepare ?for potential evacuation on Friday as a Russian crew ?attempted to fix a worsening ?leak of air on its portion of ?the orbital laboratory, ?the U.S. agency said.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

NASA reverses evacuation alert for astronauts aboard International Space Station
A worsening air leak aboard the International Space Station (ISS) prompted five astronauts to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours on Friday as Russia attempted to fix a crack on its portion of the orbital laboratory, NASA said.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Man who killed Ontario restaurant owner apologizes to family, city after pleading guilty to manslaughter




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Jun 05, 2026

3 Scottish men plead guilty in death of Ontario restaurant owner




CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Quebec tables bill cracking down on sale of energy drinks for teens
The legislation would ban the sale of energy drinks to those under 16. The mother of a boy who died at age 15 after drinking a can of Red Bull while on ADHD medication said it was "the right thing to do."



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

'Time for action,' says rabbi after attempted arson at Montreal synagogue
Montreal police are investigating an attempted arson at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, a synaogue in Westmount. Following this latest incident, the synagogue's rabbi sent an email to members to highlight the importance of fighting antisemitism.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Canadian economy added 88,000 jobs in May, defying economists' expectations
May's job additions are the first significant employment gain since November 2025, Statistics Canada said. Before the release, economists were predicting only minimal job growth in the month.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Putin cites 'rude remarks' in rejecting Zelenskyy's open letter request to meet for war talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been informed ?about an open letter from Ukrainian President ?Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Friday, according ?to state news agency TASS.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Kremlin confirms Putin aware of Ukraine president's open letter calling for face-to-face talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been informed ?about an open letter from Ukrainian President ?Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Friday, according ?to state news agency TASS.



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Jun 05, 2026

Senate passes bill for more ICE funding after all-night session, attempts to limit Trump settlement fund fail
The U.S. Senate handed President Donald Trump a victory early Friday morning, passing a bill that would provide the Department of Homeland Security with an additional $70 billion US for immigration ?enforcement and sending it to the House of Representatives for final consideration.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Sask. man ordered for extradition to U.S. over university hacking for crypto mining
A King's Bench judge ordered Ryan James Roach's extradition to the United States on May 7. He faces charges related to hacking into American university supercomputers to mine cryptocurrency.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Manitoba judge approves $129M settlement for solitary confinement class action
A Manitoba judge has approved what a class-action administrator says is a $129-million settlement agreement in a lawsuit that alleged the province's use of segregation in provincial jails for adults and youth was negligent and breached Charter rights.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 05, 2026

Over 100,000 illegal cockroaches confiscated in Australia bug bust
Australia has strict biosecurity controls at its borders to protect its agriculture and horticulture sectors and native wildlife from pest infestations. Those smuggling in undeclared or illegal animal, insect or plant material can be fined thousands of dollars.



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Jun 05, 2026

Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit North Korea for first time since 2019
The announcement of the trip came a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce the material for nuclear bombs.



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Jun 05, 2026

Baseball labour talks have begun — here's what could be in store for the league and the Jays
Major League Baseball's collective agreement will expire at the end of the season. As labour negotiations begin, the league's owners have proposed a salary cap and a payroll floor, something the players' union has vowed to fight. Here's where things stand in the league and what it could mean for the Blue Jays.



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Jun 05, 2026

From Warhammer to orcs to Stranger Things, illustrator John Blanche's ‘grimdark' influence leaves big mark
John Blanche, the British artist and illustrator whose works formed the bedrock of the Warhammer tabletop gaming universes, has died. But you don't need to be an avid gamer to feel the influence of the grim, dark worlds he helped build.



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Jun 05, 2026

Why Republicans are questioning the masculinity of Texas Democratic Senate contender James Talarico
Republicans have launched a series of attacks and personal insults against Texas Democratic Senate contender James Talarico, hoping these tactics might prove effective against the Texas politician they see as a real threat in the Senate race in the mid-term elections, analysts say.



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Jun 05, 2026

What Montreal's water restrictions reveal about our aging pipes — and our habits
Montreal's call for residents to reduce water consumption this summer has raised questions about the state of the city's water infrastructure. Experts say the need for emergency repairs is not unusual in a system as old and extensive as Montreal's, and that the current work is a sign the city identified a problem before a more disruptive failure could occur.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 04, 2026

Rally in Raleigh: Hurricanes win Game 2 in OT, even Stanley Cup final series with Golden Knights
Seth Jarvis scored on a power play in overtime after Carolina erased a deficit in regulation only to gave up a late tying goal, and the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night to even the series.



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Jun 04, 2026

Rally in Raleigh: Jarvis' OT winner caps Hurricanes comeback to level Stanley Cup final with Golden Knights
Seth Jarvis scored on a power play in overtime after Carolina erased a deficit in regulation only to gave up a late tying goal, and the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night to even the series.



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Jun 04, 2026

Bill Pulte won't be U.S. intelligence chief on permanent basis, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday indicated that he will not nominate mortgage regulator Bill Pulte to be the nation's intelligence chief once his temporary appointment expires early next year.



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Jun 04, 2026

#TheMoment students invented a wearable tail to help Parkinson's patients
High school students Allen Guo-Lu and Lutong Shi tell The National about the moment they developed 'wearable tail' technology to help people with Parkinson's disease maintain their balance.



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Jun 04, 2026

Jared Kushner-linked development project in Albania faces growing resistance
A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, is facing growing resistance from protesters in Albania.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 04, 2026

U.S. hits Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel with sanctions, putting further pressure on Havana
The United States has imposed sanctions on ?Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and three other individuals, in the latest move by the Trump administration to pressure the island's leadership that drew immediate condemnation from Havana.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 04, 2026

Former RCMP officer charged with national security offences after allegedly sharing classified info
A former RCMP officer who worked in a national security unit has been charged after allegedly sharing classified information with people he was in a relationship with.



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Jun 04, 2026

The National | FIFA slammed over World Cup ticket controversies
June 4, 2026 | FIFA faces criticism over its World Cup ticket pricing and for threatening legal action against a B.C. charity. Mark Carney's long-delayed AI strategy promises thousands of jobs, but offers no safety details. And Air Canada reassures its customers it has jet fuel to burn.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 04, 2026

At Issue | Carney fends off recession accusations
At Issue this week: Mark Carney fends off accusations of driving Canada into a recession. What ordering the CRTC to back down over its 'Netflix tax' means for U.S. trade negotiations. And the simmering Liberal tensions over Mark Carney's leadership style.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 04, 2026

Hot new bombshell? Why Canadians can't watch Love Island USA for free
The latest bombshell to enter the villa isn't in Fiji. It's in Canada. Season 8 of Love Island USA premiered this week, back with a fresh cast of singles set to bring the heat and the drama fans love. But Canadians hoping to stream it all for free are out of luck. Now, they'll need a Crave subscription.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 04, 2026

Sorry Canada, you can't watch Love Island USA for free anymore
The latest bombshell to enter the villa isn't in Fiji. It's in Canada. Season 8 of Love Island USA premiered this week, back with a fresh cast of singles set to bring the heat and the drama fans love. But Canadians hoping to stream it all for free are out of luck. Now, they'll need a Crave subscription.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 04, 2026

Hasbro releases AI versions of its iconic characters, including Transformers
Optimus Prime and Megatron just became robots in more than one sense. That's because Hasbro, the American toy and games giant, released artificial intelligence versions of 12 popular characters — a move experts say could bring potential risks to kids along with the fun.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 04, 2026

Accused al-Qaeda sleeper agent's deportation case needs to be re-evaluated, court says
The Federal Court hit pause on the government's decades-long attempt to deport accused al-Qaeda sleeper agent Mohamed Harkat, ordering the case to be reviewed by fresh eyes.



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Jun 04, 2026

Cross-border tunnel drug bust | About That
Andrew Chang breaks down the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's investigation of a nearly 2,000-foot-long tunnel — complete with ventilation, lighting and an electric rail system — which allegedly carried millions of dollars' worth of drugs from Tijuana, Mexico, to a San Diego, Calif., Buy4Less storefront. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)



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Jun 04, 2026

The CFL kicks off a new season — and a new era
As the 2026 regular season gets underway, CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at the changes that second-year commissioner Stewart Johnston has brought to the CFL.



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Jun 04, 2026

Colorado court overturns homicide convictions of 2 paramedics in death of Black man pinned by police
A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the ketamine overdose death of Elijah McClain after the Black man was pinned down by police in 2019.



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Jun 04, 2026

After 'feedback from thousands,' Carney government slows down sweeping environmental changes
The Carney government is slowing down planned regulatory changes that angered some First Nations and mobilized civil society organizations.



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Jun 04, 2026

Police in Ottawa warn parents after 3 children fall from buildings in a month
Ottawa police say a young child is in critical condition after falling from a fourth-floor balcony Wednesday, calling it the third such incident in the city in the past month.



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Jun 04, 2026

House committee asks U.S. DOJ to examine sexual abuse allegations made by ex-Epstein assistant
The chair of the congressional committee which has spent months interviewing witnesses about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell said Thursday it was advising the Justice Department to examine allegations concerning two men accused of sexual abuse by Sarah Kellen, a former Epstein assistant.



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Jun 04, 2026

'Garbage juice,' burping landfill could be cause of rotten stench in southeast Calgary
After a year of monitoring air condition near the Shepard Landfill, the city believes it has found the source of a "rotten grass" smell that residents living in nearby neighbourhoods have complained about for years.



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Jun 04, 2026

Toronto police officer charged with sexual assault, SIU says
A Toronto police officer is facing a number of charges including sexual assault and transmitting sexually explicit material to a person under the age of 16.



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Jun 04, 2026

Toronto police officer charged with sexual offences involving girl, SIU says
A Toronto police officer is facing a number of charges including sexual assault and transmitting sexually explicit material to a person under the age of 16.



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Jun 04, 2026

Fact check: Poilievre and Carney on Canada's economy
Canada's economy has been the focus of question period in the House of Commons. CBC's Fact Check team takes a look at recent claims made by both Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Prime Minister Mark Carney.



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Jun 04, 2026

Maxime Crépeau named Canada's starting goalkeeper for World Cup
Maxime Crepeau will be Canada's starting goalkeeper at the FIFA World Cup. Canada coach Jesse Marsch announced the decision at a press conference Thursday, handing Crepeau the No. 1 job after a months-long battle with Dayne St. Clair.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 04, 2026

Let's go girls! Shania Twain biopic in the works at Sony Pictures
It's true, Twainiacs. The country-pop icon's life story is reportedly headed for the big screen, with a biopic adaptation in the works for Sony Pictures co-produced by the five-time Grammy winner herself.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 04, 2026

Finance minister stands his ground as budget watchdog predicts higher deficits
The federal finance minister is standing by his deficit projections after Ottawa's budgetary watchdog cast doubt on the government's ability to hit a key fiscal anchor.



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Jun 04, 2026

Why can't more Canadian kids ride electric school buses?
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we find out how some provinces get good grades for running electric school buses; dig into the climate impact of liquefied natural gas; and uncover why reusable packaging at supermarkets took off in France, but not Canada.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 04, 2026

Agricultural giant at centre of urban-rural housing divide in Ontario border city
Cargill is trying to block townhomes and an apartment complex from being built in Sarnia by using the province's Minister's Zoning Order for the opposite reason it was originally intended.



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Jun 04, 2026

FIFA no longer letting fans bring refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums
While ticket prices are sky-high and matches are scheduled in the heat of summer, FIFA says it decided to prohibit fans from bringing their own water bottles into stadiums "to prohibit bottles to prevent risk and injury to players and attendees."



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Jun 04, 2026

Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg vow big adventures to come with Littlest Hobo revival
Canadian friends Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are leaning into nostalgia, reimagining Cancon classic The Littlest Hobo for new audiences. The project is set to be an hour-long, live-action scripted drama.



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Jun 04, 2026

Hundreds protest against data centre proposal at Hamilton city hall
Hamilton's Committee of Adjustment is hearing an application from Slate Asset Management to split up an industrial lot. It is considering building a data centre on part of it. Hundreds of people came to Hamilton city hall on Thursday to oppose the application.



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Jun 04, 2026

Strong display of the northern lights is possible across Canada tonight
Canadians could be in for another beautiful display of the northern lights tonight, as the sun unleashed several fast-moving particles in the Earth's direction over the past couple of days.



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Jun 04, 2026

Trade war taxes are turning up the heat on Canadian AC customers ahead of summer
Furnaces, central air conditioners and standard storage water heaters are being hardest hit, according to industry officials, because they're constructed primarily of metal.



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Jun 04, 2026

B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy charged with sexual assault in Fort St. John
The B.C. Prosecution Service says independent MLA Jordan Kealy, who represents Peace River North, has been charged with one count of sexual assault in Fort St. John.



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Jun 04, 2026

Shia LaBeouf sentenced after bar fight during Mardi Gras
Actor Shia LaBeouf was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty to punching three people outside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras.



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Jun 04, 2026

Man who killed his children granted conditional discharge: B.C. Review Board
The British Columbia Review Board has granted a conditional discharge for a man convicted in the brutal slayings of his three children.



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Jun 04, 2026

Serena Williams to partner with Canada's Victoria Mboko in return to pro tennis
Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament, the WTA Tour announced Monday.



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Jun 04, 2026

French-Iranian director and author Marjane Satrapi dead at 56
Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent advocate for women's rights, has died at 56. French President Emmanuel Macron is among those paying tribute to the artist.



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Jun 04, 2026

Happy rebirthday? Why these Canadians chose a new date to celebrate themselves
Some people choose to mark their birthday on a different date as a way to reflect identity, recovery and personal meaning.



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Jun 04, 2026

Passport, please: Would Albertans keep Canadian citizenship in a hypothetical independent state?
As questions around the logistics of separation loom ahead of the Oct. 19 Alberta referendum on whether or not to kickstart the legal process of exiting Canada, the question of citizenship remains a murky one.



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Jun 04, 2026

Missing Everest guide found alive crawling to base camp after family had started funeral arrangements
A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing and was reunited with his family after they'd given up hope he would return.



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