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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

'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.



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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.



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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.



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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

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.



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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

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

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.



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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

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

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

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

How an Ontario man helped discover a lost Rembrandt, thought to be fake, but worth millions
Jonathan Bikker, a curator at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, led the effort to authenticate Vision of Zacharias in the Temple, a painting that had been dismissed by scholars in the 1960s and largely disappeared from public view.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

I always thought canes were fabulous — that is, until I needed one
Ev Bishop couldn't help but feel offended when people would notice her limping or struggling to move with her bad knee. But she couldn't accept that she had a disability, or might need a cane, until a visit from friends opened her eyes to how she was limiting herself.



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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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

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

Should everyone be on GLP-1s? What science actually tells us (and doesn't) about the broader health benefits
The laundry list of possible health benefits from GLP-1 drugs seems to get longer by the day, from cancer prevention to combating addiction. But while there's no question these medications show immense promise beyond their use for diabetes and weight loss, science is still catching up.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Should everyone be on GLP-1s? What the science really tells us about cancer prevention and other benefits
The laundry list of possible health benefits from GLP-1 drugs seems to get longer by the day, from cancer prevention to combating addiction. But while there's no question these medications show immense promise beyond their use for diabetes and weight loss, science is still catching up.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

The World Cup final's first halftime show: an attack on tradition or just good entertainment?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature a halftime show for the first time. It has ruffled the feathers of some soccer fanatics, who see the move as a "Yankeefication" of the Beautiful Game.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

There's backlash against the World Cup final's halftime show. Is it attacking tradition or just a good show?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature a halftime show for the first time. It has ruffled the feathers of some soccer fanatics, who see the move as a "Yankeefication" of the Beautiful Game.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

The 2026 wedding trend: being yourself
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

The day the Five Eyes showed up to confront Russia about its plan to attack Ukraine
It has been revealed that a group of Five Eyes officials delivered a dramatic and potentially unprecedented in-person warning to a Kremlin official about the consequences Moscow would face for attacking Ukraine, days before the start of its full-scale invasion.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

U.S. claims about higher drug trafficking from Canada don't match the data: fentanyl czar
As the U.S. claims its crackdown on drug trafficking at the border with Mexico is triggering more criminal activity from Canada, fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau is pushing back — saying the numbers "really haven't borne that out."



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

How to move a beluga across the world
How does one transport an aquatic animal that can grow up to 4.5 metres and weigh up to 1,900 kilograms? Here's a step-by-step guide.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Evacuation orders issued near Lytton, B.C., as Highway 1 closed by wildfire
An out-of-control wildfire has led to evacuation alerts for residents of Lytton, B.C., as well as some members of the Lytton First Nation on Friday. The Saw Creek wildfire burning around three kilometres south of the village and has led to the closure of Highway 1.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Evacuation orders to be issued near Lytton, B.C. as Highway 1 closed by wildfire
An out-of-control wildfire has led to evacuation alerts for residents of Lytton, B.C., as well as some members of the Lytton First Nation on Friday. The Saw Creek wildfire burning around three kilometres south of the village and has led to the closure of Highway 1.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 20, 2026

Out-of-control wildfire near Lytton, B.C., prompts evacuation orders, Highway 1 closure
An out-of-control wildfire south of the village of Lytton, B.C., triggered evacuation orders and alerts late Friday.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

American swimmer Kate Douglass breaks women's 50m freestyle world record
Kate Douglass broke the world record in the women's 50-metre freestyle at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet Friday night in Indianapolis.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

American swimmer Kate Douglass breaks women's 50m freestyle world record: 'I'm still in shock'
Kate Douglass broke the world record in the women's 50-metre freestyle at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet Friday night in Indianapolis.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

Australia confirms 1st mainland case of H5N1 bird flu
Australia will do all it can to curb any spread of H5N1 bird flu, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday, as the first mainland ?infection was confirmed in a seabird a day after being detected in a remote southwestern region.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

Canadian-Iranians respond to the U.S.-Iran peace deal with mixed reaction
Members of the Iranian diaspora in Toronto have mixed reactions to the U.S.-Iran peace deal, with some expressing relief that ordinary citizens will no longer live under active bombardment, but also skepticism that the new agreement will hold the Iranian government accountable.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

Critics slam government plan to 'bail out' sagging condo sector in B.C.
A plan by the B.C. government and Ottawa to buy thousands of vacant condo units and turn them into affordable housing is drawing criticism. Some call it a "bail out" for developers.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

The National | Canada rallies around injured soccer star
June 19, 2026 | Canadians rally around soccer star Ismaël Koné as he recovers from surgery after breaking his leg in Canada's World Cup victory over Qatar. Billionaire Frank Stronach is found guilty of sexual assault. And more whales come home to B.C.'s coastal waters.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

K'omoks First Nation chief pushes back on Poilievre's opposition to treaty
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced Friday that he and other Conservative party MPs will oppose the ratification of the K'omoks First Nation's treaty.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

New report reveals deadliest design flaws that doomed the Titan submersible | About That
The Canadian Transportation Safety Board's final investigation into the Titan submersible's deadly failure reveals severe oversights at nearly every turn. Andrew Chang breaks down the board's expansive look into a string of risky engineering and fatal design flaws that it believes directly contributed to its catastrophic implosion. Thumbnail credit: Courtesy of NOAA/Institute for Exploration/University of Rhode Island (NOAA/IFE/URI), OceanGate (Photo credits: OceanGate, The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

TV legend James Burrows, co-creator of Cheers and director for hit show Friends, dies at 85
Celebrated televisions director and producer James Burrows, who was behind the hit show Cheers and directed thousands of episodes of hit shows like Friends and Will & Grace, has died at the age of 85.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

TV legend James Burrows, co-creator of Cheers and director for hit show Will & Grace, dies at 85
Celebrated televisions director and producer James Burrows, who was behind the hit show Cheers and directed thousands of episodes of hit shows like Friends and Will & Grace, has died at the age of 85.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

Are thirsty soccer fans drinking all the beer in World Cup host cities?
While the details may be blurry, one thing is certain: soccer fans are drinking a whole lot of beer during World Cup games.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

'This is our Serengeti': New study says more whales showing up in Vancouver waters
A new study says West Coast transient killer whales, also known as Bigg's killer whales, are now being seen in the inside waters of Vancouver Island for about 250 days a year on average.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

Rabid bat found at Sask. daycare; school division apologizes for delay in telling parents
Children at a daycare in Spiritwood have been offered rabies treatment after a bat found inside the centre tested positive for the virus.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

Ottawa adding $5.4B for child care to sustain national program over next 2 years
The federal government is giving provinces and territories an additional $5.4 billion over two years for the national $10-a-day child-care program to help with "cost pressures," Canada's families minister says.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

Ukraine keeps striking Russian refineries and supply routes. How close is the country to an energy crisis?
Experts say Russia's energy industry is under increasing pressure as Ukraine tilts the war closer to the country that has been waging it, through a combination of long- and middle-range strikes.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

Owner of beleaguered Toys 'R' Us Canada floats rebrand in court files
The owner of Toys "R" Us Canada is trying to buy some of the retailer's assets so it can keep the chain going or rebrand the beleaguered business that has been in creditor protection since February.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

British police responding after trains reportedly collide north of London
British police said Friday they were responding to a report of a collision between two trains in the Bedford area north of London.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

One dead, 90 injured after trains collide near London, U.K.
One person has died and 89 people are hurt after a collision Friday between two passenger trains in the Bedford area north of London.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

One dead, others injured after trains collide near London, U.K.
One person has died and a number of other people are hurt after a collision Friday between two passenger trains in the Bedford area north of London.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo break silence about divorce
American country star Jelly Roll and podcaster Bunnie Xo are breaking their silence following the news earlier this week of their divorce.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

Canada imposes 10% global tariff on canned vegetables — excluding U.S., Mexico
Canada announced a 10 per cent tariff on imports of canned vegetables ?on Friday, saying the measure, which excludes the United States, was aimed at addressing challenges facing its domestic ?producers.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné undergoes surgery to repair broken leg
Midfielder Ismael Kone has undergone successful surgery to repair a broken leg suffered in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar at the World Cup.



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Jun 19, 2026

19-year-old accused of killing Toronto police officer appears in court from hospital bed
A 19-year-old charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a Toronto police officer last week made his first appearance in court Friday from his hospital bed.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

Your special summer solstice 2026 horoscope is here
It's time to rewrite the rulebook for your life.



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Jun 19, 2026

Canada's Marco Arop eager to showcase versatility at track and field nationals
A confident and healthy Marco Arop is ready for a fresh challenge at the Canadian track and field championships this weekend in Ottawa. The 800-metre specialist will compete in the 1,500 preliminaries at Terry Fox Athletic Facility on Saturday at 7:07 p.m. ET.



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Jun 19, 2026

Funeral for 5 children in Elmira, Ont.-area crash is Saturday. These are the siblings who'll be honoured
The five children killed June 12 in a two-vehicle collision in Ontario's Mapleton Township will be honoured Saturday at their funeral. Three other members of the Doerksen family and a couple were also injured.



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Jun 19, 2026

Music producer Tay Keith, who worked with Drake and Travis Scott, dead at 29
Police in Nashville say 29-year-old Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville apartment Thursday by officers performing a welfare check. A cause of death has not been identified, but foul play is not suspected, and an autopsy will be conducted.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

Alberta's new sky-high solar panel recycling fee sparks industry backlash
Alberta's plan to introduce Canada's first recycling fee on solar panels is drawing criticism from the renewable energy industry. Sector leaders argue the $14 charge per panel is disproportionately high and could discourage investment in what was once the country's hottest green energy market.



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Jun 19, 2026

Innu Nation accuses N.L. government of capping group's history at 300 years, cancels exhibit
Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Minister Lela Evans said while she was "sorry for the impact" the cancellation of the exhibit has had, she did not address any of the claims that Innu leaders said were the actual basis for the the event not going ahead — which was the provincial government limiting their history to 300 years.



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Jun 19, 2026

Innu Nation accuses N.L. government of capping group's history at 300 years, resulting in cancellation of exhibit
Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Minister Lela Evans said while she was "sorry for the impact" the cancellation of the exhibit has had, she did not address any of the claims that Innu leaders said were the actual basis for the the event not going ahead — which was the provincial government limiting their history to 300 years.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

Palestinian exhibit at human rights museum to open next week amid criticism
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights says an exhibit about displaced Palestinians will go ahead as planned, despite criticism that it's a potentially one-sided story.



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Jun 19, 2026

Jonathan Toews calls it a career, retires after 16 NHL seasons
Winnipeg's Jonathan Toews, who played for his hometown team last season, announced his retirement Friday after 16 seasons.



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Jun 19, 2026

4 fishermen rescued after boat catches fire in Bay of Fundy
All four people onboard a Digby, N.S., fishing vessel that caught fire on Thursday were rescued safely after being brought to shore by a nearby boat.



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Jun 19, 2026

U.S. kills 3 people on alleged drug-carrying boat, as senators demand to see unedited video of strikes
The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, killing three people, as Donald Trump's administration wages its ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America, which has now killed well over 200 people.



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Jun 19, 2026

Oshawa, Ont. man pleads guilty to stealing Texas Republican Party data
Lawyers for an Ontario man accused of stealing and leaking Texan Republican Party data in 2021 say he has pleaded guilty before a Canadian court.



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Jun 19, 2026

Canadian businessman Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault, indecent assault




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Jun 19, 2026

Possible ruling today in sexual assault trial of Canadian businessman Frank Stronach




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Jun 19, 2026

Pressure grows on Quebec premier to hold inquiry into racism within Montreal police
A coalition of groups have sent a letter to Premier Christine Fréchette, reiterating the call for the province to hold a public inquiry into racism and racial profiling within Montreal police. This demand is in connection with the allegations of racism that led to the police force investigating 16 officers at a police station in the city's Montréal-Nord borough.



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Jun 19, 2026

Montreal mayor says husband, who is Black, was stopped last year 'at least 5 or 6 times — for nothing'
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says a moratorium on police checks would be a "good first step" in helping address allegations of racism within the city's police service. In an interview on Radio-Canada's Tout un Matin, the mayor said her husband, who is Black, has been stopped "at least five or six times — for nothing" in the past year.



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Jun 19, 2026

Families crumble, debts build, kids go without therapy. Stories from Alberta's waitlist for disability support
An estimated 20,000 Alberta kids are on a waitlist for the Family Support for Children with Disabilities program. In the meantime, parents are losing their jobs or are unable to find work because children are being banned from daycare. They are taking on debt to fund therapy. They report stress to the point of burnout.



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Jun 19, 2026

Nearly all serious adverse reactions among plasma donors in past decade involved for-profit sites, data shows
Data obtained by CBC News reveals multiple people were left in life-threatening condition, hospitalized or requiring other medical intervention after donating plasma over the past decade.



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Jun 19, 2026

Scallop scarcity: Some P.E.I. restaurants removing the dish from menus as prices soar
Pan-seared scallops have been a top-selling menu item at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers — second only to lobster.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 19, 2026

This couple's car was stolen with their dog inside. They took matters into their own hands
Maggi MacDonald and Peter LeBlanc had just spotted their stolen vehicle driving right in front of them and prayed their dog Tim was still inside. What happened next was a dramatic roadside showdown as MacDonald and LeBlanc confronted three people in an attempt to recover their car — and their dog.



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Jun 19, 2026

Canadian sniper rifles openly flaunted in Yemen, Sudan, Libya — despite arms sanctions




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Jun 19, 2026

Canadian sniper rifles openly flaunted in Yemen, Sudan, Libya — which are all under arms sanctions




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Jun 19, 2026

Frank Stronach could learn fate in sexual assault trial on Friday
An Ontario judge could render her decision Friday on whether Frank Stronach is guilty of any of the sexual assault charges against him, four months after the Canadian businessman went on trial in a Toronto courtroom.



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Jun 19, 2026

Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides
The federal government has brought in major changes to how pesticides are regulated in Canada, granting cabinet the power to authorize the use of pesticides — even ones that Health Canada has deemed unsafe.



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Jun 19, 2026

Celebrations. Lineups. Ticket struggles. Is the FIFA Fan Festival worth it?
For some, the fan fest is nothing but joy. It's a special celebration that Toronto has the opportunity to host, bringing together global food, fandom and music. But other fans say the event has its issues.



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Jun 19, 2026

Trump routinely trashes the Obama-era Iran nuclear agreement. How is his deal different?
The memorandum of understanding signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday to end the war on Iran has sparked comparisons to the 2015 deal signed by the Obama administration and other nations.



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Jun 18, 2026

Luigi Mangione won't assert a psychiatric defence in state trial, after all, his lawyers say
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's lawyers told a judge Thursday that he will no longer be asserting a psychiatric defence at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.



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Jun 18, 2026

Swimbappé the goldfish predicts Canada's 1st FIFA World Cup win | The Moment
Tim Glenn, a creative director at OneMethod, tells The National about the moment their goldfish Swimbappé predicted Canada's first-ever FIFA World Cup victory over Qatar.



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Jun 18, 2026

Injury to Ismaël Koné in victory over Qatar dampens Canadian men's joy of historic 1st World Cup win
A game that had the Canadian crowd roaring fell suddenly silent when the key midfielder shattered his leg.



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Jun 18, 2026

At Issue | Carney's G7 hits and misses
At Issue this week: Mark Carney's mixed-bag G7 trip wins big interest in Canadian oil, and another snub from Donald Trump. Analyzing the big challenges facing the Liberals in the fall. And the Conservatives call out Carney for skipping Question Period.



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Jun 18, 2026

Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to privatize vast swath of economy
Cuban lawmakers unanimously approved sweeping reforms backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raúl Castro that would privatize a vast swath of the country's socialist economy ?in a bid to survive punishing U.S. sanctions.



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Jun 18, 2026

Cuban PM floats sweeping reforms to privatize vast swath of economy
Cuba's prime minister on Thursday presented lawmakers with sweeping reforms backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raúl Castro that would privatize a ?vast swath of its socialist economy in a bid to survive punishing U.S. sanctions.



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Jun 18, 2026

Over 1 million university grads needed to fill labour market needs, Ontario universities report projects
More than one million university graduates will be needed to fill labour market needs over the next decade, with the highest demand coming from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, a report from the Council of Ontario Universities projects.



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Jun 18, 2026

Grassy Narrows demands apology from Carney, action on mercury poisoning
A Grassy Narrows First Nation woman who suffers from mercury poisoning is adamant that Prime Minister Mark Carney must apologize for saying he could "outlast" her during a March protest.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 18, 2026

Canada Post, CUPW sign collective agreements, ending years of heated negotiations
Canada Post said Thursday it has officially signed its new collective agreements with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), ending years of tense negotiations and strikes amid questions about the Crown corporation's future.



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Jun 18, 2026

Paint already peeling after Trump-ordered spruce-up of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The paint on Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting ?Pool on Thursday was peeling away from the bottom and into the algae-tinted water, less than two weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the job's completion.



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Jun 18, 2026

Liberals tout 21 bills passing House of Commons this year as MPs break for summer
Members of Parliament ended spring sitting of Parliament today when they rose after question period and the House of Commons was adjourned until the fall.



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Jun 18, 2026

'When people commit crimes, they shouldn't be in this fancy-dancey jail,' Ontario premier says of new facility
Ontario Premier Doug Ford faces criticism for comparing the planned Thunder Bay Correctional Centre to a Four Seasons Hotel. His comments come after the inquest for Kevin Mamakwa, who died in the old jail in 2020. He was the nephew of Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa, who said the premier's comments expose "the real Doug Ford."



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Jun 18, 2026

Here's the scoop on Japan's alleged ice cream cartel accused of price-fixing cool treats
Japanese government fair trade watchdog officials have inspected six major ice cream makers on suspicion of price-fixing, with local media calling it a cartel.



CBC Top Stories
Jun 18, 2026

Hegseth orders review of U.S. troops deployed to NATO in fiery Brussels speech
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth put NATO allies on notice Thursday, announcing a Pentagon review of America's military commitment to Europe and warning some countries will fail the assessment.



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Jun 18, 2026

Carney announces $200M for new school and health-care centre in Tumbler Ridge, where mass shooting took place
Carney says $100 million will come from province, and $100 million from feds. He also announced other major infrastructure projects in B.C., including $50 million for coastal communities such as Prince Rupert and Terrace.



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Jun 18, 2026

Carney announces $200M for new school, updated health centre in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Carney says $100 million will come from the province, and $100 million from feds. He also announced other major infrastructure projects in B.C., including $50 million for coastal communities such as Prince Rupert and Terrace.



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Jun 18, 2026

Carney, Eby hold news conference in Vancouver
Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a homebuilding announcement in Vancouver and takes questions from journalists alongside B.C. Premier David Eby.



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Jun 18, 2026

‘Once in a lifetime': NYC turns out for Knicks parade
Viewing areas for the New York Knicks championship parade were jam packed early this morning, but fans who couldn't get in are still revelling in the team's long-awaited NBA championship.



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