Saturday, October 24, 2026

Trump removing some Canadian tariffs could be ‘too little, too late’ heading into midterms: Ham


CTV News has the story.

CTV News’ USA political analyst Eric Ham says Trump is ‘trying to give his candidates a lifeline’ by rolling back some tariffs on Canadian goods in Maine.

The US accuses Canada of meddling in midterm elections


DW News has the story.

The Canada-US trade dispute has taken a political turn, with US officials alleging "potential Canadian interference" ahead of the midterm elections. Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney have rejected the accusation, saying Canada is defending its economy against US tariffs.
 
Stephanie Carvin of Carleton University speaks to DW News about what constitutes election interference and what the dispute could mean for relations between the two neighbours.

0:00 Tensions and allegations
0:39 Official responses
1:35 Expert analysis of claims
4:20 Diplomatic caution
6:06 Concerns of foreign influence
9:19 Political scapegoating
13:07 Future of the relationship

Canada: Carney in Turkey to strengthen economic, political ties with NATO ally


CBC News has the story.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Turkey for a three-day visit to strengthen economic and political ties with the NATO ally and to reduce trade reliance on the United States. This trip marks the first bilateral visit to the country for a Canadian prime minister.

Canada: Food insecurity is the biggest issue for Canadians, report finds


Global News has the story.

Canadians are going to the grocery store with money they don't have to spend.

That's the latest finding from the Canadian Food Sentiment Report Index, which is a biannual report led by Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab. 

Approximately 3,000 Canadians were surveyed over a broad range of food-related issues. 

Not surprising -  it was food affordability that topped the list as the biggest household budget stress, made worse by high fuel costs. 

Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa looks at the findings.

Canada: Deadly CFB Wainwright fire - asking questions


CBC News shows that Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan faced questions about why so many soldiers died during a major fire at CFB Wainwright. Speaking to CBC's Rosemary Barton Live guest host David Common, Carignan said multiple investigations are underway.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Toronto man poised to become 1st Canadian cured of HIV


CBC News has the story.

A 62-year-old man is poised to become the first person in Canada to be cured of HIV.

Only 10 patients worldwide are considered cured after following similar procedures. The case was led by Dr. Sharon Walmsley, director of the immunodeficiency clinic at the University Health Network. 

Timothy Ray Brown, known as the "Berlin Patient," was the first person cured of HIV, with his cure announced in 2008. An American living in Berlin, Brown was cured in 2007-2008 through specialized stem cell transplants to treat leukemia, using donors with a rare genetic mutation (\(CCR5\)-\(\Delta 32\)) resistant to HIV. He remained HIV-free until his death in 2020.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Canada: Toronto: $25,000 reward for Fairview Mall shooting suspect


CP24 has the story.

Kyle Douglas Prouse is wanted in the Fairview Mall shooting where a security guard was shot. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered by Crime Stoppers for information.

6-year-old girl dies after falling from 28th floor bedroom window at a building near Chalkfarm Dr. and Jane St. in North York. Janice Golding speaks with 'devastated' residents. 29-year-old female motorcyclist dead after crash in Scarborough. Toronto police provide an update on the fatal two-vehicle collision that happened in the area of Birchmount Rd. and McNicoll Ave.

Canada: Toronto: 6-year-old dies after falling from 28th floor of apartment


CTV News has the story.

6-year-old girl dies after falling from 28th floor bedroom window at a building near Chalkfarm Dr. and Jane St. in North York. Janice Golding speaks with 'devastated' residents. 29-year-old female motorcyclist dead after crash in Scarborough. Toronto police provide an update on the fatal two-vehicle collision that happened in the area of Birchmount Rd. and McNicoll Ave. Kyle Douglas Prouse is wanted in the Fairview Mall shooting where a security guard was shot. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered by Crime Stoppers for information.

White House Correspondents' Dinner: Shooting: New Details


CBS News has the story.

A gunshot fired during the Secret Service encounter with Cole Allen at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday may have hit an officer's cellphone placed in a bulletproof vest pocket, two sources tell CBS News' Nicole Sganga.

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Mark Carney to announce sovereign wealth fund


CBC News has the story.

Fund will be used to finance construction of major projects in Canada.

Iranian leader mocks USA as THOUSANDS rally against blockade


Fox News has the story.

Fox News' Bryan Llenas reports the latest on what's next with the Iran conflict as the U.S. military reportedly prepares possible strike options.

'They started it, we're going to finish it': Kinew on U.S.-Canada trade tensions


CBC News has the story.

Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew about his province's ban on USA alcohol on store shelves and how he thinks Canada should approach negotiations. Plus, Jean Charest and Ralph Goodale, members of the federal government's Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations, talk about the current state of the negotiations and how the council will help in getting a deal.

Chapters: 
00:00 Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew
10:50 Jean Charest
19:32 Ralph Goodale

"Super" El Niño set to cause extreme weather in Canada, experts warn


Global News has the story.

After a snowy spring, a warmer summer might sound like a welcome reprieve. 
However, some early forecasts are warning that Canada could see a "super" El Niño in the months ahead.

Eric Sorenson explains how it could bring more extreme weather.

Monday, April 6, 2026

Artemis II begins moon flyby - Full Sky News coverage


Sky News has the story.

Watch Sky News as the Orion spacecraft on the Artemis II mission flies past the moon.

While previous Apollo missions have seen the far side of the moon, this is the first time NASA has sent anyone to directly examine features from this higher, wider vantage point.

Parts of the world will start to run out of aviation fuel ‘in about a week or so’: aviation expert


CTV News has the story.

Aviation management expert John Gradek says the world has not seen an ‘unprecedent event’ of aviation fuel shortages like this since the '70s.

Sunday, April 5, 2026

"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day ... " - Trump


Oil prices pushed higher Sunday after President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iranian energy facilities if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened Monday.

Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 0.7% to $110 USA Dollars. US crude rose 1.3% to $113.

In Canada, Toronto on April 6, 2026 has average price of 185.9 CAD cent(s)/litre at local gas stations.

Toronto: Canada: Past Months:

Month High Low

March, 2026 178.9 cent(s)/litre 135.9 cent(s)/litre

February, 2026 134.9 cent(s)/litre 128.9 cent(s)/litre

January, 2026 130.9 cent(s)/litre 122.9 cent(s)/litre

“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!” Trump posted to Truth Social on Sunday morning (at about 8:00am).

Trump had issued a similar two-day ultimatum to Iran on March 21, only to extend the deadline to April 6.

The threat is a stark contrast to Trump’s claims last week that the USA did not need the Strait of Hormuz.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Flights cancelled at Toronto Pearson Airport after LaGuardia crash


CTV News on Youtube has the story.

More than a dozen flights leaving and flying into Pearson have been cancelled due to the Air Canada plane crash. Sean Leathong reports.

Multiple flights were cancelled on March 23, 2026, at Toronto Pearson Airport due to a fatal plane crash at New York's LaGuardia Airport, which has halted travel to that hub, according to CTV News and INsauga. Over a dozen flights between Pearson and LaGuardia are impacted. Travelers should check with their airlines immediately.

The Air Canada flight (AC8646) originated from Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YUL). The flight, operated by Jazz Aviation, was destined for New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on Sunday, March 22, 2026, when it collided with a fire truck upon landing. The plane was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members.

Monday, March 23, 2026

LaGuardia Airport closed after plane collision kills 2 (Air Canada Flight)


CNN on Youtube has the story.

New York’s LaGuardia Airport is closed after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck while landing Sunday night. The pilot and copilot were killed and two people in the truck were injured, a law enforcement official said. 

0:00 CNN correspondent reports on the crash from LaGuardia Airport 
3:08 An Air Canada passenger describes the crash 
4:49 Aviation expert weighs in on the crash 
7:50 CNN senior crime and justice correspondent reports from the scene

Friday, February 20, 2026

Dozens of Canadians reportedly sick at resort (Mexico)


CTV News has the story.

Dozens of Canadians returning from one hotel in Mexico are complaining of painful symptoms when they got back to Canada. As Jon Woodward reports, experts say an outbreak of food-borne illness could be the culprit.

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Why are Air Transat and other airlines cancelling flights from Canada to the USA?


CTV News has the story.

Air Transat is the latest airline to cancel flights from Canada to the USA as fewer travellers are heading south.