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Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is working to become the European Union's first associate member, but it is still not clear what the new alliance will mean and how much it will cost Canada. Also: CBC News speaks to the U.S. company that is challenging President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. And: Quebec prosecutors are investigating another instance of misconduct at a Montreal police station that has been at the centre of a major racism scandal. Plus: A $6 billion US crypto heist at Binance, Saskatchewan First Nations divided on a new data centre, humanitarian aid reaches blockaded Ukrainian town of Oleshky, and battleground Texas days before the midterms.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Union officials push for closer ties at a summit in Montreal, but some European nations are uneasy with granting Canada an associate member status. Also: Ottawa and workers turn up the pressure on the American owners of Hamilton steelmaker Stelco. And: Grief and anger in Spain after the second train disaster this year. Plus: The final days of campaigning before the U.S. midterms, warnings about the potential spread of Ebola, Montreal’s homeless shelter concerns, and what happens when a small town loses its biggest employer.

The U.S. owner of the Hamilton steel plant says he hopes to recall laid off workers before Christmas — if a plan to increase Canadian sales succeeds. Also: The Bank of Canada is raising its interest rate for the first time in years, to 2.5 per cent, to combat the threat of inflation. And: The European Union is planning tariffs on Canadian steel even as Ottawa and Brussels pursue closer economic ties. Plus: Illegal cannabis from Canada floods Europe, doubts about election integrity are being fanned by Trump supporters ahead of the U.S. midterms, and Quebec is the latest province to consider abandoning daylight saving time.

Polls close in Israel’s election, but the results of the vote — and the makeup of the next government — will take some time to be determined. Also: The Liberal government has tabled its revamped MAID legislation that excludes people suffering solely from mental illness from qualifying for medically assisted death. And: Critics accuse the Trump administration of trying to undermine the integrity of the midterm elections a week before the vote. Plus: CBC/Radio-Canada announces Canada’s five finalists for the Eurovision Song Contest; Ottawa signs a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates; soccer great Kylian Mbappe apologizes to China; and the high price of new cancer drugs puts patients in an impossible position.

U.S. President Donald Trump is hinting that a trade deal with Canada may be near, but Canadian officials are keeping their cards close to their chests and expectations low. Also: An attempted bank fraud against a Nova Scotia woman escalates to swatting, death threats and hacking. And: Canada’s First Nations leaders sit down with the Prime Minister and first ministers for a meeting that was years in the making. Plus: Anthropic files for an initial public offering, the first youth-led climate lawsuit goes to court, high stakes in Israel's election, and remembering Eric Bauza – the voice of many beloved cartoon characters.

David Eby's bet on expanding his NDP majority government in British Columbia - has gone bust. The B.C. Conservatives have won a majority government in Saturday's provincial election. The NDP's seat count has been cut in half, and Eby has now stepped down as party leader. You'll hear more on the results, and why this election was one for the history books. Also: Brave, warm and hilarious - just some of the ways Sergeant Morgan Wong is being remembered. He’s one of four soldiers killed in the tragic fire at CFB Wainwright last weekend. His funeral was held today in Edmonton. And: In the U.S. midterms, there are few issues that don't fall along partisan lines. But for both Republican and Democratic voters, there are two words that get a lot of people's blood boiling: data centres. And the President's support of data centres is looming over a close Senate race in Ohio. Plus: Serbia's Aleksander Vucic concedes defeat in election, the debate over conscription exemptions in Israel, A 93 year old defying assumptions of aging bodies, and more.

Voting in B.C.'s provincial election is underway. NDP leader David Eby called a snap election last month. Since then, polls have tightened between his New Democrats and the B-C Conservatives led by Lorne Doerkson. A total of five parties are competing for seats in the legislature. Also: There are more major elections happening elsewhere in the world. In Brazil, the incumbent faces a major challenge against the son of a former president. Meanwhile in Serbia, students are selecting candidates to run in the country's elections tomorrow... with the goal of toppling the ruling party. And: Drugmakers Moderna and Merck have announced a groundbreaking treatment in fighting melanoma. Researchers say a new vaccine using MRNA technology can help cut the chances of melanoma tumors coming back. Plus: Liam Hicks's path to the Major Leagues

U.S. President Donald Trump will lift tariffs on some Canadian products — but add tariffs on others — to help struggling Republican candidates in border states ahead of November's midterms. Also: The White House says first lady Melania Trump has secured a limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to help civilians in the blockaded Ukrainian town of Oleshky. And: Quebec’s new government unveils its strategy to fight homelessness. Plus: First Nations leaders get a seat at the table in Ottawa, B.C. gears up for its snap election Saturday, the Winnipeg Jets trade superstar goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils.

While Albertans voted decisively to reject separation from Canada, they appear to be divided on the other nine referendum questions dealing with immigration, the Constitution and relations with Ottawa. Also: Several Ontario Crime Stoppers branches pause tip collection after a CBC investigation into a massive data breach that leaked the info connected to 1.5 million tips. And: The fatal fire at CFB Wainwright started as a result of training at the base, according to Canada’s top military brass. Plus: A push to curb gambling ads, Prime Minister Mark Carney inks an agreement with Turkey, Ottawa puts Stelco’s U.S. owner on notice, and New York City council votes “neigh” to horse drawn carriages.

Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party must be pro-Canada, after three quarters of Albertans voted against pursuing separation. Also: Ottawa and Ontario announce an $8.7-billion partnership to support steel, auto and critical mineral sectors, squeezed by the trade war with the United States. And: CBC analysis reveals the true scope of data stolen in a massive Crime Stoppers hack earlier this year. Plus: Governments and businesses around the world rush to patch dangerous website vulnerabilities, U.S. envoy in Moscow, the challenge of harvesting olives in the West Bank, Ohio's Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash for a campaign ad featuring opponent's estranged mother.

Three quarters of Alberta voters say they want their province to remain part of Canada, but they also want a bigger say in how the country is run. Also: Ottawa is relieved by the results of the separation vote, and Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will work with Danielle Smith on another referendum question — immigration. And: Canada is unlikely to strike a trade deal with the U.S., as Washington is focussed on the midterm elections. Plus: Communities across Canada mourn victims of the fire at CFB Wainwright, Quebec’s Lieutenant Governor will not attend the swearing in of the new provincial government, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tries to mend frayed relations with the U.S.

Dozens of investigators are looking into how a fast-moving fire managed to kill four soldiers and injure dozens more, some of them critically. Also: Alberta residents are voting in a referendum that asks about immigration, relations with Ottawa and whether the province should start thinking about separating from Canada. And: Canada’s inflation jumps in September due to higher fuel. Plus: A B.C. ferry strikes a humpback whale, and wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico is in decline 16 years after the largest oil spill in history.

Officials are calling it one of the worst tragedies for Canada's military on domestic soil during peacetime. A violent, fast-moving fire tore through CFB Wainwright in Alberta. Starting in a training area, setting off a grass fire, the flames spreading quickly beyond the base. Four service members are confirmed dead, and dozens of other people are injured. The cause is under active investigation - while the province, and the country, rally to offer medical help and support. Plus: Ukraine hit with more Russian drone strikes, Vancouver's unsold condos, Quebec threatens to derail a high-speed rail project, and more.

France is known for mass protests throughout history, but demonstrations today were especially large and violent. Cars and buildings set ablaze, tear gas and water canon turned on protesters, at least 400 people arrested. The French Interior Ministry says half a million people took part in the nationwide demonstrations. The country's largest trade union, however, says there were many more. We'll have the latest from Paris. Also: In California, firefighters are battling a wildfire just south of Los Angeles. The fast moving blaze in Orange County has burned several homes, forced evacuations from many others, and left tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power. And: In the Democratic Republic of Congo, health officials are still struggling to bring a massive ebola outbreak under control. Thousands are still infected, and thousands more have died. Many of those are children. You'll hear how the outbreak is affecting Congo's most vulnerable. Plus: Donald Trump pauses some sanctions on Russia, Final campaign weekend on Alberta's referendum, The growing demand for local lamb in Newfoundland and Labrador, and more.

A former student at the Royal Military College of Canada says a webcam was hidden in her dorm room by another student in 2018, and that the chain of command failed her. Also: Conspiracy theorists are tricking the Canada Revenue Agency into paying out bogus multi-million-dollar refunds. And: Two police officers have been suspended in Montreal in separate allegations of misconduct. They reportedly subjected vulnerable people to degrading and humiliating behaviour. Plus: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith joins Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigning ahead the Alberta referendum, two back-to-back elections in B.C. sow confusion and concern about democracy, West Bank violence, and “yellow vests” and unions join French students in their protests against education shortfalls.

A new kind of spyware that can be planted on your device – without a single click from you. Also: Canadian research is raising red flags about ultra-processed foods. The study suggests eating too much of it could increase your chances of having a stroke or developing dementia. And: The new White House spokesperson has repeatedly described herself as a lawyer. But it appears she never passed the bar in any jurisdiction. Plus: More than 30 children dead in school collapse in Pakistan, teenager dies in occupied West Bank, NATO countries race to counter Russian drones, and more.

Three Canadian Armed Forces reservists are among seven people charged in connection with a plot to kidnap and rob a victim of crypto currency in Toronto. Also: Ukrainian officials say Starlink restrictions weaken the country’s ability to protect itself against Russian attacks. And: Affordability emerges as the leading election issue of the U.S. midterms and that is bad news for Republicans. Plus: Canada courts India’s trade, last push for votes in Alberta's referendum, flags as a tool of intimidation in the occupied West Bank, and Canadian companies showcase their anti-drone technologies for military use.

Experts say rollercoasters are extremely safe, despite the fatal incident at a Six Flags park in Georgia. Also: The Vatican reveals Pope Leo has lung cancer, after he has surgery to remove a growth. And: A 30-year-old cold case murder trial in P.E.I. has fallen apart. The crown says Charlottetown police lost key evidence. Plus: Advance polls are open for Alberta's referendum on whether to vote on sovereignty for the province, the man convicted of killing rapper Tupac Shakur is sentenced, and a new way of seeing your favourite musician — via hologram.

Canadian businesses find new product innovations to make up for lost U.S. markets. And Ottawa works with Europe on a daring plan to get around the U.S. hold on international payment systems through VISA and Mastercard. And: AI is becoming a companion of choice for a growing number of teens looking for emotional support. It’s worrying experts. But in New Brunswick, an ambitious curriculum change is teaching kids from a young age to be the ones in control of AI tools. Also: The popularity of used clothing shops is rising, but thrift stores are starting to drown under a flood of clothing donations. Much is going to waste now because fast fashion is overwhelming them. Plus: A big expansion of a uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan will make Canada a leading producer. But the Rook 1 mine is already improving the lives of the Indigenous people being hired to work on it. Also, new lockers are popping up in Canadian parks offering free access to sports gear, like soccer balls. And it’s finding a lot of takers.

Officials in Saudi Arabia say the international airport in Riyadh has come under attack for the second time in 24 hours. It comes after a strike on Saturday killed more than a dozen people and injured hundreds more. Canada has joined other nations in condemning the attacks, that are being claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Also: Hurricane Simon has hit towns and popular tourist areas along Mexico's southwest coast. The eye of the category 4 storm has so far remained off the coast as it moves north. But even without a direct landfall, Simon has brought damaging winds, storm surge and flooding. And: Steel-maker Stelco says despite pressure from Ottawa, it's going ahead with laying off hundreds of Ontario workers. Last week, the federal government issued an ultimatum to the company: Produce a plan to keep those jobs, or be taken to court. The CEO of Stelco’s parent company insists, they are operating within the law. Plus: Malaysia's mass deportation of refugees from Myanmar, Minneapolis residents mobilize to keep intimidation away from polling stations, The friendly rivalry between Alberta and Montana football teams, and more.

Hurricane Isaias has made landfall in the southeastern United States as a Category 2 storm. Crews in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle are now working to clean up the debris, and restore power to nearly a million people. Meanwhile in the Pacific, Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel are bringing destructive winds, storm surges and rain to coastal areas of Mexico and the U.S. Also: The French government is trying to put an end to a nationwide student uprising. For more than two weeks, high school students have taken to the streets to protest the conditions in their schools. So far, the demonstrators have been unmoved by proposals from officials, and they are vowing to keep marching until all of their demands are met. And: Once upon a time, record labels promoting new, up and coming pop stars devised a strategy to bring their artists to the youth: shopping mall tours. But as the era of the boy band faded away, and malls went into decline, those tours stopped. Now, a staple brand of malls everywhere is trying to bring them back. Plus: NATO strengthens defence in the skies of Russia's neighbours, Volunteer firefighters struggle to cope with rising diesel prices, and more.

The decline of 68,000 jobs comes despite predictions of growth from economists and after tens of thousands of jobs were lost in August. Also: Canada is the only G7 nation that has no capacity to launch its own satellites into space. Now, several Canadian companies are working to change that. And: Outrage over the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood killer Nidal Hassan. Plus: Landmark Supreme Court decision, a conversation with Alberta separatist leader Mitch Sylvestre, and Nobel Peace Prize for International Criminal Court Judge Navi Pillay.

A Russian glide bomb kills 30 people in eastern Ukraine, as Moscow increasingly targets civilians and civilian infrastructure. Also: Ottawa unveils a $2 billion rebate program available to hundreds of thousands of Canadian households to install heat pumps in an effort to save them money and lower emissions. And: The city of Montreal unveils its plans to protect vulnerable people from the cold this winter. Plus: Polls suggest a Democratic surge ahead of U.S. midterm elections, continuing opposition to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s signature economic legislation, Canadian students’ math skills are sliding, and what happens when a giant AI data centre comes to town?

The Liberal government will indefinitely ban access to medically assisted death for people who are only suffering from a mental illness. Also: Calls for responsibility for online platforms that allow their users to plan violence, after revelations the Tumbler Ridge shooter used Discord to plan the attack. And: A day of grief and reflection in Israel as the country marks the third anniversary of October 7th attacks by Hamas. Plus: Lawyers for Christa Pike say she is angry and confused after her botched execution, Ozempic for kids, and a small green crab creates a huge problem for Newfoundland.

A 30-year-old Washington State resident is accused of offering advice, money and "technical assistance" to the shooter in the six months leading up to the killings. Police also say the two conspired to try to livestream the attack. Also: Quebec has elected a separatist government — what it means for Alberta and the future of the Canadian federation. And: Three years after the October 7th Hamas attacks against Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is again being accused of ignoring warnings. Plus: Ottawa’s ultimatum to Stelco’s owners, the far-reaching consequences of the Warner Bros. - Paramount mega-merger, and why is whey protein so expensive?

People in Quebec are casting their votes to determine who will lead the next government. Also: Canadians born abroad face years of waiting to receive their citizenship certificates after a recent change in legislation. And: The most comprehensive study yet confirms Black mothers face a much higher risk of complications before and after birth, pointing to systemic racism. Plus: Violent student protests in France enter another week, the boys are not all right, and does Russia have an outbreak of the plague?

After a rigorous search in the open waters off the Massachusetts coast, the U.S. Coast Guard has called off the search for six people that were onboard a Canadian medical flight that vanished on Saturday. The Ontario registered jet travelling from Bermuda to Boston lost radar contact after the pilot signaled an in-flight emergency. Also: With four weeks until the U.S. midterms decide control of Congress, President Donald Trump is on a swing through conservative strongholds. Confronting low poll numbers, the President is promising economic disaster if voters defect - while pitching cash payouts if Republicans hold power. And: In Italy, The fight against organized crime is remembered through stories of police officers, prosecutors and judges who took it on...and sometimes paid with their lives. But women from Mafia families have also played a crucial role. As Italy marks 35 years since the creation of its witness protection program, you'll hear from the women who've spoken out. Plus: Final campaign day in Quebec, Bosnia's election, Filipino roots in "Forgotten Island", and more.

The U.S. Coast Guard crews is conducting a major search and rescue operation off the coast of Massachusetts. They're looking for an Ontario based air ambulance carrying six people that vanished off radar near Nantucket. Also: E-scooter injuries have nearly tripled in the past year. So doctors and police are urging parents to treat them as serious vehicles rather than toys. While Ottawa considers establishing national safety standards, a new CBC Marketplace investigation reveals a dangerous regulatory grey zone that's allowing the high-speed devices to be sold in stores - along with models marketed to kids. And: Florida residents will soon vote on whether to scrap residential property taxes. If they do, It'll mean municipalities will have less money for things like infrastructure, water management and emergency services. But the state's governor has a solution to make up for the revenue loss: tax Canadians more. You'll hear how snowbirds are reacting. Plus: How Alberta separation would affect Canada's economy, The rise of exotic animal smuggling in India, and more.

New York’s Attorney General Letitia James will now lead an investigation into allegations of gang rape at Cornell University. Also: Under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, G7 nations agree to open up their oil reserves, but will it bring down fuel prices? And: Canada’s top civilian honour for actor and activist Michael J. Fox. Plus: A separatist party could form the next government in Quebec – which would create a new challenge for Ottawa, India’s protest Cockroach Janta party takes aim at the country’s top election official, and soccer giant Manchester City is pushing back against accusations of large-scale financial rule-breaking.

A new pipeline carrying Alberta bitumen to southern B.C. has been declared a project of national interest. Ottawa will fast track approvals and consultations for the West Coast Pacific Link – drawing praise from industry and pushback from some First Nations and environmental groups. Also: New details of the botched execution of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike. And: Canadian Joshua Kutryk is among four astronauts on a joint NASA-SpaceX mission to the International Space Station. Plus: India celebrates the “hero” pilot credited with preventing a Flydubai crash; Canada, the U.S. and other G20 nations talk trade in Milwaukee; and pollution alert! Would you wear a gadget that warns you of bad air?

Events across Canada mark the Day for Truth and Reconciliation, but in B.C., the solemn day is marred by a tragic accident. Also: Israeli officials say passengers and crew of a FlyDubai flight foiled a co-pilot's attempt to crash the aircraft, after he stabbed the pilot and sent the jet plunging nearly 14,000 feet. And: The American CEO of the company that owns Stelco defends the decision to idle a Hamilton steel plant. Plus: Six years for manslaughter for a Nova Scotia man who killed his ailing wife, Russia’s drones target Ukrainian grain exports, Fort McMurray’s big hopes for a new pipeline, and testosterone treatments for menopause -- yay or nay?

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the expansion of the LNG Canada terminal in Kitimat will create thousands of jobs and strengthen Canada’s trade ties with Asia. Also: A B.C. judge stays drug trafficking charges against two harm reduction activists, saying parts of Canada’s drug laws are unconstitutional. And: U.S. President Donald Trump and AI executives sign a voluntary accord on artificial intelligence standards and protections. Plus: How Canada’s economy is coping with economic headwinds; cancer-causing infections; and the P.E.I. oyster fishery looks for ways to deal with a devastating disease.

The United States is set to ban a select number of Canadian imports starting Tuesday. Also: Hamilton steel plant Stelco is laying off hundreds of workers in an effort to survive the effects of US tariffs. And: The view from Maine: Donald Trump’s tariffs may help Democrats unseat Republican senator Susan Collins. Plus: Condemnation of a white supremacist gathering in B.C., five suspects arrested near a U.K. military base are released on bail, and Hockey Night in Canada returns — with a twist.

A small, English village remains evacuated tonight following the arrests of five men near an air-base. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation, and bomb disposal units were called to the scene Also: A day after flatly rejecting a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump tells Axios negotiations with Iran could resume as early as this week. Though Iranian state media says no talks are planned. With the price of gas creating strong headwinds for Republicans in November's midterms, some Trump allies are now trying to distance themselves from the President. And: In Mexico City, Thousands flooded the streets to mark a grim anniversary. After twelve years, there are still no clear answers for the families of forty-three missing students. They're demanding the military turn over hundreds of pages of case files, as President Claudia Sheinbaum prepares to release a major update on the case. Plus: One week left in the Quebec provincial election campaign, Imran Khan's son speaks out, the toxic haze choking much of southeast Asia, and more.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand addressed the United Nations General Assembly today - laying out Canada’s vision on everything from Arctic sovereignty to the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Also: Members of a First Nation in northern Ontario are eager to return home, after a sewage spill in August prompted the community to declare a state of emergency. And: Smart glasses with video cameras are becoming more common. But some people in the night-life industry say, that's changed the way people experience the dance floor - and they're trying to bring the scene back to a more analog time. Plus: Donald Trump's plan to reduce drug prices, B.C.'s outdated fire forecasting, and more.

A new investigative report from American magazine Mother Jones says the chatbot told the shooter how to avoid its own safeguards. Also: Police are investigating a threatening email sent to Muslim schools across Canada. And: The U.S. trade representative says Washington is in no hurry to reach a deal with Canada. Plus: New poll suggests slipping support for Alberta sovereignty and Premier Danielle Smith; CBC News speaks to a Canadian drone operator in Ukraine; and will Quebec City get its own CFL team?

Also: Canada’s quiet preparations for a potential U.S. invasion. And: U.S. President Donald Trump rolls out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart. Plus: Palestinian and Israeli leaders trade accusations at the UN General Assembly; a rise in lithium battery fires prompts calls for regulation; backlash against restaurants using AI for photos of their food; and when traditions and environment collide.

Also: Texas has a change of heart on AI data centres. Should Canada pay attention? And: B.C.’s David Eby under fire for calling a snap provincial election. Plus: Sentencing hearing begins for Ontario’s convicted poison seller, El Niño’s deadly path, and migrants who risk everything to cross into Mexico despite U.S. crackdown.

U.S. President Donald Trump once again threatens to “annihilate” Iran in a speech to the UN General Assembly. And: The U.S., Denmark and Greenland unveil the details of a new security pact that gives Washington more military access. Plus: Pushback against the new economic legislation by the Liberal government, waving the (Alberta) flag, the plight of the man known as the “Father of Nunavut”, and what happened to all the hurricanes?

The Liberal government of Mark Carney introduces major economic legislation on the opening day of Parliament. The intended goal is to speed up development and keep labour peace. And: Families of the victims of the Air India Flight 182 bombing say the RCMP told them that after 41 years, the investigation is now inactive. Plus: Three major U.S. news organizations sue the Trump administration after being barred from the White House; who are the Houthis? And Quebec parties' promises to boost the birth rate in the province.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a diplomatic and domestic blitz. Fresh off talks with French President Emmanuel Macron to deepen ties with Europe, Carney returns to Ottawa tonight as Parliament prepares to re-open. His government's first priority - major economic legislation to fast-track projects and overhaul labor laws. But opposition leaders are bracing for a fight. Also: Kerry-Lynne Findlay, the embattled leader of British Columbia's Conservative Party, has stepped down. In recent days, Findlay's caucus lost 14 MLAs - Eleven of whom resigned, and three who were booted by party leadership. We'll have more on what happened, and where the party goes amid a potential snap election. And: Ed Sheeran is responding to public outcry after opener Macklemore was dropped from his tour over pro-Palestinian remarks. At his first concert since Macklemore's departure, Sheeran apologized to fans in Philadelphia last night -hours after a protest was held near his concert venue. Plus: Ukraine's struggle to fight off Russian drones, UN prepares to select a new leader, The obstacles around reviving passenger rail in Canada, and more.

Denmark and Greenland state any agreement with the United States would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty. It puts an end to the year long tension after Donald Trump’s threat to seize the Arctic island – but the details on the deal are still scarce. And, The Federal Liberal party wraps a two day caucus in Ottawa ahead of a return to the House of Commons on Monday. Also, President Trump has banned reporters from CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House. He says it's because those outlets are biased against his administration. And, British pop star Ed Sheeran is in Philadelphia tonight in his first concert since Macklemore was taken off his U.S. tour. The rapper was dropped after shouting "Free Palestine" at a show earlier this month. In response -- all of Sheeran's supporting acts pulled out -- including his backing band. Ride-hailing app Uber has changed how people get around cities. But has failed to take off in one of Africa's largest market. Plus, It's the closing weekend of the Toronto International Film Festival. Amidst all the celebrities, red carpets and hoopla... the Academy Awards came to Toronto too. Not the actual Oscars, but the "Student Academy Awards." that story and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal caucus are meeting in Ottawa — laying out their agenda ahead of the fall sitting of Parliament, set to begin Monday. And: B.C.’s political map is also changing as more Conservative MLAs leave, and the new CentreBC party gains some members. Also: Canada’s time zones map is getting complicated, as another province stops making the twice-yearly change. Plus: Shifting priorities in Quebec’s election campaign, the latest in the Kennedy Center drama, beekeepers warn the harm from the latest U.S. tariffs on Canadian honey will extend far beyond their industry, and more.

The Prime Minister is pitching European lawmakers on a deeper alliance with the EU. The idea has its critics on both sides of the Atlantic. And it’s the clearest sign yet of where Canada is placing its bets as the trade war with Washington drags on. And: The union representing some 9,000 workers in Ontario urges Stellantis not to sell off its Brampton plant, calling it a symbol of Canada's entire auto industry. Also: During the pandemic, many Canadian doctors became household names like Canada’s former top doctor Theresa Tam, and B.C.’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry. Scammers are taking advantage of that fame — to create AI-deepfakes, in order to sell fake cures online. Plus: Canadian companies adapting to tariffs, Aberta’s dual-practice healthcare model, tragedy in Yemen, and more.

European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to be the first “associate” member of the EU. What that means is still undefined, but it’s being envisioned as stretching beyond the existing (but still not fully ratified) Canada-EU trade agreement. And: As Canada pursues closer ties with Europe, one Republican senator says that will hurt the chances of a deal with the U.S. At the same time, some American lawmakers are planning a trip to Canada to try to mend fences amid the trade war. Also: CBC News has access to documents that suggest the India-based Bishnoi gang feels emboldened in its operations in Canada. The trove of documents shows how law enforcement here is responding. Plus: Alberta separation costs, Conservative caucus meeting, and more.