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More than five million Canadians are signed up to the federal dental plan, but nearly half of them have yet to see a dentist. The national plan subsidizes the cost of the visit. But there’s a catch — dentists are allowed to charge more. And: On the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, an attack kills two people at a synagogue in northern England. People were gathered for Yom Kippur services when a man drove a car into a crowd, then began stabbing people. Also: Spring forward, fall back, stay still. Twice a year, more and more people are asking, why do we keep doing this to ourselves? One MP says it’s time to pick a time — and establish a set clock that would hold year round. Plus: The Liberal government unveils agency to speed up military procurement, autoworkers in Oshawa brace for more layoffs, the societal costs of wildfires, and more.

Alberta says it wants a new oil pipeline to northwestern British Columbia. The premier says the province will pitch the plan to the new federal Major Projects Office, which aims to speed along developments deemed in the national interest. And: The federal government has blocked a plan to send 30 belugas to a theme park in China from Marineland in Ontario. They are the only whales in captivity in Canada. Experts say they wouldn't survive for long if they were dropped in the ocean. The fisheries minister says they should be in a sanctuary — but Canada doesn’t have one. Also: The world's foremost expert on chimpanzees has died. Jane Goodall was a British scientist who taught the world how to empathize with the primates. She championed environmental and human rights, and advocated for the protection of the natural world. Plus: Ottawa says supply management is off the tariff negotiating table, U.S. government shutdown, AI “actor” stirs controversy, and more.

Across the country people wear orange shirts to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day is to pause and remember the survivors and children who did not make it home from residential schools. And: Imperial Oil plans to pull most of its employees out of Calgary. The energy company is cutting almost 1000 jobs. Also: U.S. President Donald Trump revives talk of Canada as a 51st state, in a rambling speech to military generals. Plus: The wait for Hamas response to Gaza peace plan, out of control fire in Nova Scotia, new softwood lumber tariffs, and more.

U.S. President Donald Trump lays out his multi-point plan for peace in Gaza. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees with it. Trump says if Hamas doesn’t sign on, Israel has his full backing to destroy “the threat of Hamas”. Family members of the hostages have called the plan a historic turning point. And: The federal government is promising almost a half a billion dollars in loans to Algoma steel, as it tries to adjust to tariffs imposed by the U.S. Also: A cannabis-derived drug is showing signs of promise in treating back pain. Plus: Canada adds the Bishnoi gang to the list of terrorist organizations, updates on Michigan shooting, federal funding for hotel rooms for asylum seekers ends tomorrow,and more.

Death, injury, and fire at a Mormon Church in Michigan - after a man allegedly drove into it during Sunday service, opened fire and set the building ablaze. At least two people are confirmed dead, and multiple others have been taken to hospital. We'll have the latest on the investigation. Also: In southern India, police are investigating the senior members of a political party. It comes a day after dozens of people died in a crowd crush at one of its rallies. And: This year marks the fourteenth Orange Shirt Day on Tuesday - paying tribute to the tens of thousands of Indigenous children forced to attend residential schools. With more businesses are participating, some are trying to take advantage of the momentum. The Orange Shirt Society, a non-profit organization, is scrambling to do something about it. Plus: March for Longeuil teenager killed in a police shooting, Catching apple theives in Ontario orchards, and more.

Mark Carney is wrapping up an official visit to the United Kingdom - his second since becoming Prime Minister. And while Carney goal there was to discuss trade and security with allies, his opposition back home says the Prime Minister has nothing to show for his travels abroad. Also: Moscow's top diplomat Sergey Lavrov took to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly. Russia's foreign minister insisted the country has no intention of attacking Europe. But his comments come after NATO shot down drones over Polish airspace and Estonia said Russian jets flew over its territory. And: Canada lost out to England at the Women's Rugby World Cup Final. But even though the team missed out on the top prize, Canadian rugby fans are still proud of what they accomplished. And the game brought out the largest crowd in women's rugby history. Plus: Canada Post strike update, bugs eating Hungary's oldest books, One man's journey to escape Gaza, and more.

They’re walking picket lines instead of delivery routes. Canada Post employees are off the job. They’re angry about not having a contract, and about changes to the crown corporation – announced yesterday by the federal government. And: “Serious and urgent” – Canada’s cybersecurity agency is warning companies to take immediate action to defend against a malicious attack on virtual private networks (VPNs). Also: U.S. President Donald Trump says he doesn’t have a list, but more indictments are likely coming. Yesterday, the Department of Justice issued an indictment against former FBI director James Comey – a man Trump had been threatening for years. Plus: Prime Minister Carney travels to London, Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the UN as many countries walk out of the assembly, fall Covid -19 shots, and more.

Cutting door-to-door service, reducing delivery days, and eliminating some rural post offices. Calling it an “existential crisis” the federal government is overhauling how Canada Post can operate. And: Ontario’s premier says the province will soon ban speed cameras. Doug Ford says they are a “cash grab” and ineffective at slowing cars down, despite studies suggesting otherwise. Also: A factory in Nebraska that sells combines to farmers in Western Canada says tariffs are creating too much uncertainty, so it’s moving part of its production to Germany. Plus: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks to the UNGA via video, residents near the Port of Churchill weigh the pros and cons of the megaproject, the Danish government is considering what to do after the latest drone scare in European skies, and more.

Scientists say another planetary boundary — the environmental speed limits that warn us of a destabilizing planet — has been crossed. Greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels have pushed the acidity of the world's oceans past a safe threshold. And: The Supreme Court of Canada grants a stay on the cull of about 400 birds on an ostrich farm in B.C.. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency ordered the flock destroyed last year, after tests showed avian flu in some ostriches that had died. The court is allowing the delay as the farm applies for leave to appeal the decision. Also: One day after unexpected support from the U.S. president, President Vlodomyr Zelenskyy pleads with the United Nations General Assembly not to give up on Ukraine. He warns Russia wants to expand its war beyond his country. Plus: Carney challenged on public safety minister’s comments, middle school at grade six may not be good for grades, deadly shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas, and more.

U.S. president Donald Trump says Ukraine should get back all its territory — taken by Russia in the war. Trump now seems to be shifting his stance to blame Moscow entirely. And: Trump tells the UN and world leaders what they are doing wrong and what he is doing right. It was a major address to the General Assembly on the major issues of the day… delivered Trump style. Also: Thirty beluga whales may have to prepare for a long trip. Ontario theme park Marineland is considering sending them to China. That's if the federal government approves a transfer. Plus: Jimmy Kimmel returns, Bombardier shifts its strategy to defence, Quebec's police watchdog investigates the fatal shooting of a teenaged boy, and more.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney joins several world leaders at the United Nations to recognize a Palestinian state. Carney says he is committed to a peaceful future for both Palestine and Israel, adding Canada would be willing to contribute peacekeepers to a mission in the region. And: Jimmy Kimmel will return to the air Tuesday. The popular late-night host was suspended last week over comments about the killing of Charlie Kirk. Kimmel’s benching triggered backlash from Hollywood to Washington, with many raising concerns over free speech. Also: The Canadian Football League unveils a plan to change the way the game is played, and how it looks — calling it a measure to make the CFL more entertaining. Plus: Trump links pain-reliever Tylenol to autism, Canada’s longest-running residential school is repurposed, weather woes for pumpkin farmers, and more.

Breaking with decades of foreign policy, the governments of Canada, Australia and the U.K. now officially recognize the State of Palestine. Its a co-ordinated move they say will help preserve the possibility of a two-state solution. We'll have extensive coverage of the announcement, and reaction from Israeli's and Palestinians. Also: Massive crowds gathered in Arizona for the memorial of Charlie Kirk. President Donald Trump and members of his administration are among those to pay tribute to the conservative activist, who became a polarizing figure in American politics. And: Canadian canola farmers are having one of their best harvests in years. But with tariffs hampering prices, a strong crop isn't bringing in much income. Plus: Federal budget lookahead, Ontario's empty bottle problem, reusing ocean plastic waste, and more.

Canada and a group of European allies are set to recognize an independent Palestinian state next week at the United Nations' General Assembly. As Israel pushes on with its military takeover of Gaza, Canadian officials say its the only way to salvage a two state solution. Also: This week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing hefty fees on H-1B work visas. The move is putting pressure on Silicon Valley - as Big Tech firms often rely on those workers. And: The Emmy winning television series 'The Pitt' has been praised for its realistic portrayal of an emergency room and its health care workers. But its also gaining attention for it portrayal of one under sung and underrepresented group of medical workers -- Filipino nurses. Plus: Sudan's agriculture crisis, The debate over banning bullfighting in Spain, Canada's first Animal Law program, and more.

The federal government wants to make intimidating people at places of worship — and displaying hate symbols in public — criminal offences. They’re part of legislation intended to crack down on the rising number of hate-related incidents. And: Canadians are taking a big step back from the U.S., and the American ambassador is unimpressed. Pete Hoekstra claims Canadians aren’t passionate about the relationship in the same way Americans are. Also: They had to sell t-shirts just to make it to England to play... but now Canada’s women’s rugby team is going farther than it ever has before. Plus: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz says FCC head is acting like a mafia boss in Kimmel suspension, how CDC vaccination advisory panel affects Canadians, speed camera crime spree, and more.

Free speech advocates are sounding the alarm over the sudden suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show. They sayit’s part of a broader attack on dissent by the Trump administration. U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer sign some major tech and nuclear deals. They also sidestepped several thorny issues that have strained their trans-Atlantic relationship. Warmer weather is driving rice worms further north – contributing to the destruction of a crop gathered by Indigenous communities for generations. Plus: U.S. cuts affect pediatric tumour research in Canada, Canadian Climate Institute says it's impossible to meet climate change targets by 2030, Blue Jays fans have high hopes, and more.

In a sign it is expecting some rough waters ahead for the economy, the Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent. And: Alberta’s privacy commissioner raises red flags about the province’s plan to add citizenship status to driver’s licences. She says the benefit is unclear. Also: U.S. President Donald Trump receives a royal welcome at Windsor castle in England. It’s his second state visit to the UK. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hoping to seal a trade deal and technology partnership with the U.S. Plus: A former swim instructor is accused of dozens of sexual assaults at a provincial youth correctional facility northwest of Halifax, so-called “risky heat days” way up in Canada thanks to climate change, and more.

Food insecurity is up in Canada. That means more people don’t know where their next meal is coming from, or how much food they will be able to afford. And: Leaving the cabinet, leaving elected politics… Chrystia Freeland says it’s time for her to seek fresh challenges. That means a cabinet shuffle, just over a month before budget day. We’ll have the details on what’s next. Also: The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk has been charged with aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and five other charges. Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty. Plus: UN backed inquiry declares genocide in Gaza, Radio-Canada journalist suspended for antisemitic remarks, immigration experts say AI could be leading to more rejections, Robert Redford dies, and more.

How Canadians can afford housing and groceries were top of the agenda as the House of Commons began its fall sitting. Opposition leader Pierre Poilivere was back in his chair after losing his seat in Ottawa, then winning a byelection in Alberta. He and Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off for the first time in Question Period. We’ll have the details of how that went, and the plans and promises on the economy. And: Authorities in Utah get ready to lay charges for the murder of Charlie Kirk, but in the meantime release details about the investigation, including DNA evidence they say they found at the scene. Also: British opinion polls suggest people have a new concern eclipsing affordability — immigration. Many are expressing their anger at the illegal arrival of migrants across the English Channel — more than 30,000 so far this year. Plus: Pilot project to cut water use in Quebec, a man accused in the death of an Indian family in 2022 is now in custody, identifying the dead in Ukraine, and more.

One of Mark Carney's election promises was to building affordable housing in Canada - and lots of it. Today, the Prime Minister outlined how this government will tackle this gargantuan task - announcing the creation of a new agency that will guide the process. Also: Parliament returns from its summer break on Monday - with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre back in the house after a byelection win. And the opposition is pledging to hold the government to account. We take a look ahead at what to expect. And: It is the second school year since a cap was placed on study permits for international students. With another fall semester underway, students at Canadian colleges and universities are noticing changes to campus life. Plus: A vigil for a toddler killed in a crash at an Ontario daycare, The teacher bringing music to young people in Gaza, The seaweed industry in B.C., and more.