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Jun 22, 2026

Toys 'R' Us Canada gets court approval to split business among 3 buyers
One of the deals includes the rights to the Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us Canada names and logos. Another deal includes assets like inventory, leases and equipment, and the final transaction is for a lease at Vaughan Mills mall.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Olivia Rodrigo announces all-women music festival featuring Chappell Roan, Sarah McLachlan, Stevie Nicks
Nearly 30 years after Sarah McLachlan launched what would become the massively successful all-women touring festival, Lilith Fair, Rodrigo is starting a festival of her own. It's called Daisy Chain Fields, and it features an all-women lineup.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Human rights museum board member resigns over 'one-sided' exhibit on displaced Palestinians
A trustee for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights says he has resigned from the Winnipeg facility's board over an upcoming exhibit about displaced Palestinians.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to be drained for repairs in wake of peeling paint, algae issues
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington's National Mall is set to be drained again for repairs after algae and peeling paint appeared just weeks ?after a $14.7-million US renovation, while U.S President Donald Trump threatened ?prison time for anyone caught damaging the pool.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Canada's World Cup players relishing the support of loud, proud home crowd
For players and fans who have been around since Canada's men's soccer team's relative dark ages, the scenes and soundtrack in Toronto and Vancouver have been close to surreal. It wasn't so long ago that home games felt like away games.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Uber board sued over alleged failure to address sexual abuse by drivers
A group of shareholders accused Uber Technologies management and directors of ignoring internal and external warnings about Uber's alleged failure ?to address sexual abuse by drivers. A spokesperson for Uber says the lawsuit ignores important facts.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Canadiens great Carey Price elected to Hockey Hall of Fame
Montreal Canadiens goaltending great Carey Price was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday. Joining Price into the class of 2026 are Patrice Bergeron, Pekka Rinne and Keith Tkachuk.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron headline Hockey Hall of Fame's 2026 class
Montreal Canadiens goaltending great Carey Price was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, alongside Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk and Cindy Curley in the player category.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Tomatoes cost how much now? Why inflation has come for Canada's produce section
Tomato prices rose 45.2 per cent year-over-year in May, according to new inflation numbers released Monday. That's by far the highest price increase since May last year for any grocery item measured in the Consumer Price Index.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Competition Bureau looking deeper into how Sobeys can control who sells food in your area
The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders requiring the parent company of Sobeys to produce documents and testimony for its investigation into property controls, which are agreements that can limit the places where a new grocery store can open.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Montreal shooting suspect distributed violent incel manifesto targeting women: Radio-Canada




CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel announces longtime Trump adversary Rosie O'Donnell to guest host during two-month hiatus
Jimmy Kimmel is taking a two-month break away from his late-night show and has tapped none other than comedian and Donald Trump's longtime nemesis Rosie O'Donnell as one of several guest hosts taking the reins during his hiatus.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Live: Officials to provide update on Montreal shooting that killed police officer, civilian




CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Police officer, civilian dead after shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood, police say




CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Police issue emergency alert in Montreal for armed, dangerous suspect after at least 1 officer injured
Montreal police say at least one officer was injured during an ongoing police intervention in Côte-des-Neiges.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Music industry giant Clive Davis, who signed Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston, dead at 94
Clive Davis, one of the most influential people in the music industry and the record executive who helped bring Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin into the spotlight, has died at the age of 94.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Brady Tkachuk requested trade, Senators GM confirms
Ottawa Senators president and general manager Steve Staios confirmed Monday that the team's captain Brady Tkachuk asked to be traded, but did not reveal why.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Ottawa Senators GM to speak about Brady Tkachuk trade
Ottawa Senators president and general manager Steve Staios will speak publicly about trading the team's captain to the Florida Panthers at 1 p.m. ET Monday.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

2 RCMP officers shot by man in Melville, Sask., police say
RCMP say two officers were taken to hospital in Melville, Sask., after being shot while responding to an assault call on Sunday night.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Melville, Sask. shooting that left 2 RCMP officers injured began with property dispute, says witness
RCMP say two officers were taken to hospital in Melville, Sask., after being shot while responding to an assault call on Sunday night.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

3 deaths reported in France as much of Europe grapples with extreme heat
Three people died due to extreme heat in France and ?thousands of schools closed or modified timetables as European authorities issued heatwave warnings and forecasters in Britain said temperatures could smash records for June this week.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

At least 18 dead in France as much of Europe grapples with extreme heat
At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities on Monday.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Manitoba Court of King's Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal nominated to Supreme Court of Canada
The chief justice of Manitoba's Court of King's Bench has been nominated to Canada's highest court.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

De la Espriella's law-and-order platform wins Colombia vote after earning Trump's support
Abelardo de la Espriella, characterized by critics as far right, had earned the endorsement of U.S. President Donald Trump, who had said he would stop illegal immigration and crack down on crime and drugs.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Toronto businessman Larry Tanenbaum's company invests $100 million US in PWHL
Toronto businessman Larry Tanenbaum's Kilmer Sports Ventures and the Detroit-based Ilitch Companies have officially bought into the Professional Women's Hockey League, being named strategic partners on Monday.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Deluge of rain leads to flooding, water restrictions in Edmonton and area
The Tuesday forecast calls for clear, sunny skies but more rain is in the forecast for the weekend, which could tip the scales to make this June the rainest on record, according to Environment Canada.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Deluge of rain leads to flooding, water restrictions in Edmonton and surrounding communities
After days of heavy rain, the ongoing deluge has the City of Edmonton and surrounding communities contending with overland flooding, washed out roads, and wastewater systems pushed past their limits.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Canada's inflation rate rose to 3.2% in May
Canada's annual inflation rate edged up to 3.2 per cent in May, according to Statistics Canada. Analysts polled by Reuters had estimated ?the annual inflation rate to touch three per cent in May, up ?from 2.8 per cent in April.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Canada's inflation rate rose to 3.2% in May, driven — again — by high gas prices
Canada's annual inflation rate edged up to 3.2 per cent in May, according to Statistics Canada. While gas prices led the overall rate higher, the cost of fresh fruit and vegetables also soared, driving up overall food inflation.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Feds considering high-speed rail route change to include stop in Kingston, Ont.
The Liberal government is weighing a significant routing change for the Alto high-speed rail project that would move the line's corridor south toward the shore of Lake Ontario, CBC News has confirmed.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Woman struggles to find accessible World Cup tickets for her terminally ill husband
A woman who raised more than $5,000 to take her terminally ill husband to a FIFA World Cup match in Vancouver says she has been unable to get wheelchair-accessible tickets through FIFA's accessibility process.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end war
Vice President JD Vance said Monday peace talks with Iran created a "good foundation for a successful final deal" to end the war that began at the end of February.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation, sets out timetable for exit




CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Family of Manitoba woman still seeking restitution for rings stolen by care home worker
The family of a woman who lived with Alzheimer's is fighting for court-ordered restitution more than seven years after rings were stolen by a health-care aide off her arthritic finger at a Winnipeg personal care home.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Liberals push through bills as Parliament wraps
The House of Commons has wrapped for summer. What did Carney's majority government prioritize, and what's ahead for the summer?



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

'No plan, no services, no support': How an Innu teen died after aging out of system
Thunderheart Tshakapesh spent nearly two years in the care of the province before being released after his 16th birthday. He was dead within a month. His passing kicked off a movement that led to a public inquiry.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

300 years after treaty signing, Mi'kmaw leaders say the fight for rights recognition continues
Mi'kmaw leaders gathered in Annapolis Royal this month to mark the 300th anniversary of the Peace and Friendship treaties and reflect on generations of legal battles that have been necessary to uphold hunting, fishing and self-governance rights.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

A white nationalist group visiting Canadian locations is trying to normalize extremism, says a former neo-Nazi
White nationalist groups often raise local issues in an effort to gain legitimacy, promoting extremist ideas and trying to recruit new members in the process, says a former neo-Nazi. Now a Vancouver-based anti-hate activist, Tony McAleer was interviewed by CBC News about Second Sons Canada's recent visits to northern Ontario.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Why the debate about MAID for mental illness still rages and where the conversation is at today
The debate over whether Canadians with mental illness should have access to a medically assisted death ramped up this past week raising questions around why it's so heavily scrutinized and who is most impacted.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Ottawa cut therapy sessions for refugees to 10 hours per year. Now some are pushing back
When the federal government introduced supplemental health copayments for asylum seekers and refugee claimants earlier this spring, it also quietly brought in a 10-hour yearly cap on mental health sessions for them, CBC News has learned. Mental health practitioners have been lobbying for a reversal since, with limited success.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 22, 2026

Remember that star that was supposed to explode in 2024? It didn't, but it could still happen soon
A new naked-eye star was supposed to grace our skies in 2024, but it never happened. Astronomers say that it's still on the books and could even happen soon.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Massive sturgeon reeled in on B.C.'s Fraser River | The Moment
Fishing guide Kevin Estrada tells The National about the moment his Sturgeon Slayer tour group caught and released a massive 11-foot white sturgeon on B.C.'s Fraser River.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Canada solidifies agreement with Australia to buy Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar system




CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Officer-involved shooting sends 1 to hospital after police respond to reports of 'dangerous driver' in Calgary
Calgary police say one person was taken to hospital in unknown condition after an officer-involved shooting on Deerfoot Trail S.E. near Memorial Drive S.E. on Sunday.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Officer-involved shooting sends 1 to hospital after police respond to reports of dangerous driver in Calgary
Calgary police say one person was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition after an officer-involved shooting on Deerfoot Trail S.E. near Memorial Drive S.E. on Sunday.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Abelardo De La Espriella wins Colombia election, continuing rightward trend in Latin America
Colombian right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella has clinched a narrow victory in Sunday's presidential election, according to an initial ballot count, as voters bet on his promise of a crackdown on crime and a stronger economy.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Trump-endorsed right-wing candidate leads in tight Colombia presidential race
Colombian right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella is leading the country's Sunday presidential race, narrowly scraping by ahead of his leftist rival with nearly all ballots ?counted, as voters bet on his promises to lead a tough crackdown on crime and improve the struggling economy.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Ottawa Senators finalize deal to trade captain Brady Tkachuk to Florida Panthers
Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa were finalizing a deal where Florida would send four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Cross Country Checkup: How does the debate around MAiD for mental illness affect you?
A federal committee says Canada should 'indefinitely' pause MAiD for mental health. How does this affect you?



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Edmonton and surrounding areas ask locals to stop showering, flushing toilets amid heavy rain
The City of Edmonton joined other Alberta municipalities urging residents to avoid unnecessary indoor water use Sunday after heavy rainfall pushed local wastewater systems to capacity.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Central Alberta municipalities ask locals to stop showering, flushing toilets as rain overwhelms wastewater systems
Residents of Beaumont, Leduc County and St. Albert are urged to cease all non-essential water use and to refrain from showering, flushing toilets and using laundry machines and dishwashers. This is in order to prevent further flooding and backups in the regions.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

'This is not a drill': Serena Williams to make singles return after receiving Wimbledon wildcard
American great Serena Williams will make ?a stunning return to singles ?at this year's ?Wimbledon after being handed the ?final wildcard by All England ?Club on Sunday.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference
The federal Conservative leader is taking questions from reporters at Vancouver International Airport.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Quebec town recognizes trees as living beings with rights
A small town west of Montreal has decided to officially recognize trees as living beings with rights of their own, in what an environmental organization describes as a first in Quebec and Canada.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Russian-held Crimea halts civilian gasoline sales following Ukrainian attacks
Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

More rain expected in southern Quebec as Montreal area deals with flooding
Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for a repeat of Saturday evening's storms as many in southern Quebec deal with the aftermath of flash flooding.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the U.K. leader to resign
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a career-defining decision: step down or fight a possible challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

How communities across Canada are celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day




CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

The Sixties Scoop separated her from her culture. Love brought it back to her
After the Sixties Scoop took her from her family and home in Buffalo Narrows, Darlene Petit grew up learning little about her Métis and Indigenous heritage. That changed when she met Mervin Petit. They now share their love of the land, hunting and fishing with others.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Trump threats shake up U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland on deal's details
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance said Sunday there was an opportunity to "turn over a new leaf" with Iran as the sides held talks aimed at building out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

JD Vance lands in Switzerland to launch talks with Iran on its nuclear program
U.S. Vice President JD Vance landed Sunday in Switzerland to help formally launch negotiations with Iranian leaders over curbing Tehran's nuclear program and building out the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

This Anishinaabe artist spent years working on a film about his life. He died weeks before the premiere
The late Anishinaabe artist Michael 'Cy' Cywink painted hundreds of murals across Ontario over his lifetime, gaining international recognition for his vibrant use of colour and symbolism, and his passion for mentoring youth. Now, his legacy is being remembered in a new documentary film premiering Sunday.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Iran vs. Belgium: In L.A.'s 'Tehrangeles,' the World Cup weighs heavily on those who fled




CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

It sounds like weird science, but this fertilizer technology is gaining interest on Canadian farms
It sounds like weird science and some have dismissed it as "snake oil." But an emerging technology for crop fertilizer is gaining interest amid an acute shortage of fertilizer caused by wars in the Middle East.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

I believed compassion could lead to change. Then I learned its limits and felt burned out
Sarah Beley has spent a decade working on the front lines of the Downtown Eastside, and she learned the Vancouver neighbourhood can hold contradictions that don't resolve neatly.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

From ear candy to guaranteed happily ever afters, why romance audiobooks are surging in popularity
Toronto author Lily Chu's popular audiobooks are part of a trend that's seeing romance novels shift from page to ear. This boom — fuelled by pandemic-era isolation and women with sexual agency wanting to multi-task while consuming books that feature guilt-free escapism — is pushing the publishing industry to pursue audio-first strategies within the genre.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Governors general can no longer bill government for casual and business clothing
Rideau Hall changed its clothing guidelines during Governor General Louise Arbour's transition to office to explicitly state that viceregals cannot bill taxpayers for casual outfits or business attire.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Mosquito dunks are selling out as bug season and 'bucket of doom' trend collide
It could be a worse-than-usual mosquito season in some parts of Canada, and if you've scrolled social media for solutions, you may have encountered the "bucket of doom."



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Abandoned tuna fishing gear smashes corals, harms wildlife in marine refuges, study finds
The tuna in your sandwich was likely caught with the aid of drifting rafts called fish aggregating devices (FAD). New Canadian research finds that abandoned FADs are smashing into coral reefs and endangering wildlife — even in marine protected areas. But there are ways to make tuna fishing more sustainable, researchers say.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

A new fertilizer method mimics lightning — and could help farmers cut costs and emissions
It sounds like weird science and some have dismissed it as "snake oil." But an emerging technology for crop fertilizer is gaining interest amid an acute shortage of fertilizer caused by wars in the Middle East.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

Tenants accused of unpaid rent will have to pay half to bring up other complaints at Ontario hearings
Ontario tenants accused of being behind on rent may soon have to fork over half of what their landlord claims they owe if they want to raise other issues about their unit at a tribunal hearing.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026

The Conservative Party recently released an AI-generated ad. How do voters feel about this kind of content?
The Conservative Party of Canada recently released a political ad that featured AI-generated footage of struggling Canadians. Multiple experts told CBC News it's one of the first times a federal Canadian political party has employed AI-generated footage in its advertising.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Germany's final minute goal against Ivory Coast thrills Toronto crowd
Deniz Undav scored twice, including the final blow in the dying minutes of extra time, to lead his team to a 2-1 win in what must have felt like a home game for the German side.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Trump, without substantiation, blames Reflecting Pool renovation woes on vandalism
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that federal authorities had made "multiple arrests" of people he said were vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as he struggled to explain why the $14-million-plus US rehabilitation project he launched for the nation's 250th anniversary seemingly backfired.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Storm system over Montreal leads to flooding, street closures and power outages
A storm system over Montreal has led to flooded streets and flooded basements in the West Island.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

More rain expected as Montreal area deals with flooding, street closures and power outages
Environment Canada says it's still processing Saturday's data but expects similar conditions will impact southern Quebec and the greater Montreal area on Sunday with a potential for heavy rain locally.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Substitute Deniz Undav scores twice to lift Germany over Ivory Coast, into World Cup knockout round
Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

National Microbiology Lab seeks new leader again
Canada's only Biosafety Level 4 lab is looking for new leadership once again. In a Saturday interview, Jason Kindrachuk confirmed he is stepping down as vice-president of the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg on June 28.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Italy's PM Meloni fires back, tells Trump to worry about his own popularity
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday to look after his own popularity after he accused his NATO ally of trying to boost her domestic ratings by repairing ties with Washington.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

'Flashbacks' in Lytton, B.C., as anxious residents face evacuation orders, alerts




CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

‘How can this be happening again?': Residents in Lytton, B.C., face another wildfire




CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

'We just have to push': Canada in position to win FIFA World Cup group
An emotional 6-0 drubbing of Qatar on Thursday vastly improved Canada's chance of not only advancing to the tournament's knockout stage but winning Group B.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Dozens of homes evacuated as out-of-control wildfire threatens Lytton, B.C.
The residents of 60 properties remain evacuated from their homes on Saturday, as crews battle an out-of-control wildfire burning south of Lytton, B.C.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

6th person dead in hospital after fatal collision in Mapleton, Ont., police say
A sixth person is dead after a fatal two vehicle collision in Mapleton, Ont. last week, said Ontario Provincial Police.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Paths carved into boreal peatlands for oil and gas exploration could be speeding up climate change: study
Thousands of paths, known as seismic lines, carved into Canada's boreal peatlands for oil and gas exploration could be speeding up climate change, suggests a study from University of Waterloo researchers. In Alberta's boreal peatlands alone, these paths, found in B.C. and Saskatchewan as well, are long enough to wrap around the Earth nine times.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

9 people remain in critical condition after fatal train collision in U.K.
Nine people remain in a critical condition following a train crash on Friday near Bedford, about 100 kilometres north of London, in which the driver of one of the services was killed.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Is nightlife dead? Not quite, but the way people party has evolved
While nightclubs and bars are still popular options for those looking to have a good time, event promoters and entertainers say party habits have evolved — and many are adapting their business models to cater to the shifting demand.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Has the sun set on nightlife? How partying has moved into the daytime
While nightclubs and bars are still popular options for those looking to have a good time, event promoters and entertainers say party habits have evolved — and many are adapting their business models to cater to the shifting demand.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

'Wildwashing' in the garden: Why wildflower mixes may do more harm than good
Generic wildflower seed mixes promise an easy way to help pollinators and ecosystems, but many may have potentially harmful non-native species.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Bolivia's president declares emergency over blockade crisis, paving way to deploy military
Bolivia's crisis intensified on Saturday as President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, enabling wider military deployment to clear blockades and restore order after protests brought the economy to ?a halt over the past 50 days.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Bolivia's president declares state of emergency to break protest gridlock
Bolivian authorities began clearing road blockades on Saturday after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, enabling wider military deployment in his effort to restore order amid protests that have brought the economy to a halt over the past 50 days.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Israeli strikes kill 10 in Lebanon hours after Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire takes effect
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 10 people on Saturday, hours after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect, with Israel saying it was responding to projectiles fired by the Iran-backed group.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Israeli strikes kill 16 in Lebanon hours after Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire takes effect
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 16 people on Saturday, Lebanese Civil Defence said, hours after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect, with Israel saying it was responding to projectiles fired by the Iran-backed group.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Iran says it's closing the Strait of Hormuz, citing U.S., Israel ceasefire violations
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance said on Saturday he expects to go to Switzerland soon for talks with Iran, even as Tehran's high command was reported as saying it would shut the Strait of Hormuz due to what it called U.S. and Israeli truce violations.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Nunavik saw a record number of tuberculosis cases in 2025. This year isn't looking any better
More than half of Nunavik's communities are struggling with a tuberculosis outbreak. The total number of cases in the region has grown annually for the past five years.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

It started with chills. Weeks later, he was gone
Imagine working 36 years for your retirement, only for it to be cut short by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus. That is the tragic reality for an Ontario family speaking out, hoping to save lives as summer mosquito season gets underway.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Inside the modern wedding's 'curated' world
For many young couples, the modern wedding has become an immersive experience through which their guests — and social media followers — can get a look into the unique tastes and personalities of the betrothed. When traditions are followed, they may be adapted to feel truer to the newlyweds.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

After deadly protests, more Iranian women choosing to defy hijab law despite the dangers
Many women in Iran are defying the country's strict dress code by refusing to wear headscarves while out and about. Though several women told CBC News they still fear the authoritarian regime, others say deadly protests in January taught them they have nothing left to lose.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

A legal challenge opens a new front in the debate over Carney's climate agenda
Speaking at Trinity College in Ireland last weekend, Mark Carney recalled that Edmund Burke, the 18th-century politician and philosopher and an alumnus of Trinity, had once described society as a partnership between those who are living, those who are dead and those who are yet to be born.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Canadian lawyers urge crackdown over Alabama prison labour imports
As Ottawa faces pressure from the Trump administration to tighten its scrutiny of imports made with forced labour, Canadian human rights lawyers are pointing the finger at companies south of the border.



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