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For the first time since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War, Canada has hit the NATO defence spending target of two percent of GDP. And Prime Minister Mark Carney says it won’t stop there. And: The International Olympic Committee says women athletes will have to undergo a gene test in order to compete at the games. IOC President Kirsty Coventry says “it would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category. In addition, in some sports it would simply not be safe.” Also: After more than 40 years, Your World Tonight host Susan Bonner is leaving the CBC. Her remarkable career here included reporting across the country, and around the world. She has spent more than a decade as host of World at Six, now called Your World Tonight. She will be missed, and we wish her well. Plus: Election reform proposals, NB government plans for a toll to come in from Nova Scotia, and more.

A California jury finds both Meta and Google liable for harming children who use their services. A 20-year-old plaintiff argued the companies got her addicted to social media as a child, and that exacerbated her mental health struggles. The jury awarded her $3 million US, and another $3 million in punitive damages. And: A message about a tragedy on the tarmac proves to be a public relations disaster for the CEO of Air Canada. Also: The proposed high-speed rail between Toronto and Quebec City is getting some pushback. The first phase of public consultations is wrapping up. It is billed as “nation-building”, but some rural residents worry it could end up tearing their communities apart. Plus: A check-in on Australia’s social media ban for kids, Iran rejects U.S. ceasefire plan, a tax break on new homes, and more.

A domestic spying operation – dating back decades – is leading to calls for justice. The RCMP called it “the Native extremism program.” It involved secret surveillance on Indigenous organizations – detailed in thousands of intelligence reports – obtained by CBC News. And now First Nations groups say the RCMP itself should be investigated. And: Investigators in New York say a system designed to warn of runway conflicts didn’t issue an alert before Sunday’s fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport. But investigators say it’s too soon to say what went wrong – leading an Air Canada Jazz jet to crash directly into a fire truck. Also: Broken, fragmented, and unsustainable. A commission investigating abuse in sports says Canada’s system is failing its athletes. Plus: Outpost on the moon, largest provinces want more say picking judges, Trump says Iran gave him a big gift, and more.

Two pilots are dead after a deadly runway collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Dozens are injured. An Air Canada Express flight struck an airport fire truck during landing. And: The Supreme Court begins hearing arguments for and against Quebec's Bill 21. The secularism law - put in place in 2019 - bans teachers, judges and other public workers in positions of power from wearing religious symbols at work. Also: Donald Trump backs down from an ultimatum to Iran - to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by today, or face attacks on its power plants. The U.S. president says the war could be settled soon. But officials in Iran say Trump’s claims of ongoing talks - are false. Plus: The Auditor General report, link between menopause and heart disease, economic effects from mideast war, and more.

As fighting appears to intensify in the Middle East, so does the rhetoric. U.S. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran - telling Tehran if it doesn't allow ships through the Strait of Hormuz, then the U.S. will attack Iranian power plants. Iran's military is now calling Trump's bluff, threating to strike back. Also: Power is slowly returning in Cuba after a nation-wide collapse of the grid left millions in the dark. It's the third blackout this month. Cuba is in the midst of an energy crisis brought on by a U.S. oil blockade. CBC News is on the ground in Havana, speaking to Cubans about how they are coping. And: In a controversial move, Donald Trump has ordered ICE officers to help workers at the nation's airports. It comes as a partial government shutdown drags into a fifth week, leaving TSA workers without pay, and creating massive lines for travellers. And with the Spring Break travel rush looming, Congress is scrambling to find a solution. Plus: Alberta closes two safe consumption sites, Gen Z picking up knitting, The Juno nominated music made from brain waves, and more.

Israel's Defence Minister says Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iran will be stepped up, significantly in the coming days - just a day after President Donald Trump mused about "winding down" the war. Meanwile, at least one managed to break through Israel's air defences, hitting a building near the country's main nuclear facility. Israel is promising to retaliate, while issuing new warnings about Iran's long-range capabilities. Also: In Hawaii, the island of Oahu has been experiencing catastrophic flooding caused by a "Kona low" - a seasonal sub-tropical cyclone. The flooding has caused officials to issue an evacuation order for thousands of people in the North Shore. It's the worst flooding Hawaii's most populous island has seen in twenty years. And: Complaints about Canada's big telecoms reached an all-time high last year. According to a recent watchdog report, More than 23-thousand Canadians lodged complaints, with billing problems topping the list. The CBC's Marketplace went inside the system, hearing from whistleblowers on the pressure they face inside call centres. Plus: France's local elections, Hong Kong rethinking the use of bamboo scaffolding, Melting of the world's oldest and largest iceberg, and more.

Tehran threatens to attack tourist sites and recreational locations worldwide if the U.S. and Israel keep up the bombardment of Iran. The Iranian military says it will hunt down U.S. and Israeli officials. A statement allegedly from the new supreme leader says Iran’s enemies are being defeated. And: Cuba has been buckling under an oil blockade imposed by the US over the past three months. The UN has warned of an impending humanitarian crisis. CBC is on the ground in Havana. As people in the country struggle to buy food, the Cuban government remains defiant. Also: Ontario’s government wants to limit the price of resale tickets for sporting and entertainment events to no more than their original value. Premier Doug Ford already scrapped an anti-scalping law in 2019 that would have capped resale prices at 50 per cent above face value. At the time, his party said that law was unenforceable. Plus: Canadian Muslim families mark Eid amid worries about the Middle East war, Chuck Norris dead, Trump calls NATO nations cowards, and more.

It's been a day of escalating military strikes, soaring costs and political posturing on the Middle East warfront. The attacks and counter attacks in Iran and the Gulf are rattling nerves and economies around the world. But the U.S. president says he's got it all under control. And: Pierre Poilievre sits down with Joe Rogan — the world’s most popular podcaster — to discuss... you guessed it: politics and the Canada/U.S. relationship. Also: How are you feeling? According to the World Happiness Report, Canadians are feeling less happy than they used to. The country has slipped down the list of the happiest countries — from 18th to 25th. The decline seems to be linked to younger Canadians and the use of social media. Plus: Extortion in Edmonton, Hezbollah strongholds, and more.

Central bankers in Canada and the U.S. are warning the worst economic impacts of the Middle East war are still to come. Both decided to hold interest rates steady today, amid the choppy waters of international conflict. Canada’s economy is getting hit from multiple angles — jobs are down and prices are up. And: Police have arrested two teens — one in Nova Scotia, another in Manitoba. They are accused of planning simultaneous attacks at their high schools. The tipoff came from international police. Also: Where does the Prime Minister live? Until 2015, the answer was easy — 24 Sussex, in Ottawa. But when he was elected, Justin Trudeau chose not to move in. The building had asbestos, lead, and rodents. Instead, he chose to live in Rideau Cottage — a smaller house behind the Governor General’s place. Now CBC News has obtained an internal government memo suggesting that house isn’t suitable either. Plus: The director of U.S. national intelligence grilled over what led to war with Iran, a building owner in Montreal is charged with seven counts of manslaughter for deadly fire, and more.

Israel says it has killed Iran’s security chief and the head of a militia group. Iran is still attacking neighbouring countries, including via a drone sent to the U.S. embassy in Baghdad. Trump now insists the U.S. no longer needs or wants help from other countries to clear the Strait of Hormuz. But he blasted NATO allies for not stepping up. And: People in Southern Lebanon are anticipating a ground invasion by Israel at any time. Canada has joined France, Germany, Italy, and Britain in warning against a significant incursion, saying it could have devastating humanitarian consequences. Lebanon’s health ministry says more than 900 people have already been killed, and at least a million have been forced from their homes. Reporter Susan Ormiston goes to southern Lebanon to speak to local residents about what they think will happen next. Also: National homes sales edged down in February. We look at what that means for buyers, for sellers, and others trying to find a place to live. Plus: Blackout in Cuba, China responds to Trump’s decision to delay visit, Ontario Provincial Police say a new investigation clears three Toronto officers of perjury, and more.

As the price of oil surges, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that NATO faces “a very bad future” if U.S. allies don’t help to open up the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claims he has asked seven countries to escort ships through the strait, but Canada isn’t one of them. Foreign leaders are reacting cautiously to the request. Prime Minister Mark Carney hasn’t said how Ottawa will respond. And: Research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests better care after mothers give birth could save lives, or avoid hospitalization and long-term disability. Also: A massive winter storm is spreading heavy rain and deep snow across a huge swath of Eastern Canada and the US. The system reaches from northern Florida to northern Ontario and beyond — spawning tornados in some places, and huge dumps of snow in others. Plus: Man arrested in Nova Scotia for labour trafficking, U.S. health care workers lured to B.C., the Middle East war’s economic impact on China, and more.

Iran's Foreign Minister says his country is not interested in peace talks... Refuting U-S President Donald Trump's claims that Tehran wants to make a deal to end the war. Also: Mark Carney is in London, and expected to meet with King Charles on Monday. On Sunday the prime minister met with leaders of the so-called Nordic Five in Oslo, Norway where they discussed strengthening defence ties, in light of the Trump administration's threats over Greenland And: The Paralympics wrap up with today's closing ceremony. For Team Canada, there was a hockey heartbreaker but also some significant wins. You'll also hear about the growing conversation about funding for Canadian athletes. Plus: The 98th Academy Awards is happening tonight. Yet Hollywood's star power seems to be dimming, with fewer productions and declining box office returns. The lingering question... Can anything be done to return the dream factory to its former glory?

U.S. President Donald Trump has put out a call - asking other countries to send their navies to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claims, without evidence, to have effectively defeated Iran. Even as Iran maintains military dominance over the vital shipping route, and its military leaders continue to threaten American targets across the Middle East. Also: The skyrocketing price of oil was top of mind during Mark Carney's visit to Norway. The Prime Minister met with his Norwegian counterpart in Oslo today, where they discussed Arctic security, support for Ukraine, and what role the two countries can play in easing an energy crisis. And: In the face of immigration raids still happening in cities across the United States - some Mexicans living in the U.S. are choosing to self-deport. They're leaving the country voluntarily before they are arrested and deported. You'll hear about the pressure that is putting on some families. Plus: Injunction on al-Quds rally in Toronto rejected, Lori Idlout's riding reacts to her crossing the floor, The women behind Oscar nominated film 'Sinners', and more.

Canada's economy lost nearly 84,000 jobs in February, pushing the unemployment rate up to 6.7%. That’s a setback for the labour market and one of the worst monthly job losses seen in years outside of the pandemic. And: The Trump administration pledges to continue its heavy bombardment of Iran. The war has had a dramatic effect on the movement of oil as Tehran targets the Strait of Hormuz. In an effort to alleviate the pressure on prices, the U.S. has temporarily suspended its sanctions on Russian oil. Also: Millions of monarch butterflies are heading north from the mountains of Mexico, carrying tiny transmitters that scientists hope will reveal the secrets of their journey. Plus: Ontario moves to change Freedom of Information rules, PM Mark Carney in Norway, Hezbollah and Israel, and more.

Jewish communities across North America are on alert after another attack. A man drove his car into — and through — a synagogue in Michigan. He was armed, and the car burst into flames inside the building. It’s another incident, adding to the fear felt at synagogues and Jewish schools. And: The first statement from Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the military should keep up its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. It also says Iran will continue to target U.S. military bases, and wants reparations for the deaths of Iranians killed by American bombing. Also: Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Yellowknife to detail plans to reinforce security in Canada’s north. Plus: Manitoba considers ban on pay-for-plasma, airline prices going up again, a bill to make it easier for police and Canada’s spy service to investigate online activity, and more. Music credit: Chan Chan by Buena Vista Social Club

Liberals are celebrating a political coup that brings them one step closer to a majority government. Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has joined the party — crossing the floor from the ranks of the NDP. And: Donald Trump says the U.S. could destroy what's left of Iran in an hour. But the fighting shows no sign of letting up. Iran says it is prepared for a long war of attrition. And it's doubling down on what might be its most powerful weapon — international oil flow. Also: Doctors say portable MRI machines are a game changer — improving surgical outcomes and reaching patients in rural and remote regions. Plus: Israel pushes further into Lebanon, animal rights activists push for a ban on live horse exports, the effect of the war on fertilizer prices, and more.

The RCMP has declared a national security incident over shots fired at the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto this morning. Police are looking for two suspects they say drove up to the building and took shots. Politicians have denounced the shooting, with Prime Minister Mark Carney calling it “reprehensible”. He and others suggested there has been an increase in violence in Canada connected to the war in the Middle East. And: The U.S. and Israel pledge what they called the biggest day of strikes in Iran. Iranian leaders are threatening “an eye for eye” and showing no sign of tiring or backing down. Also: A company with Canadian directors funneled valuable pearls to Myanmar's brutal military regime despite sanctions imposed by Canada and its allies. A CBC investigation has revealed a human rights group asked the RCMP to look at the activities of the company almost two years ago, but authorities won't say whether they have taken up the case. Plus: Five First Nation sacred artifacts unveiled in Quebec, oil and stock markets bounce in response to the war, and more.

U.S. President Donald Trump says the war in the Middle East is “very complete, pretty much.” He says the U.S. is far ahead of its initial estimate of four to five weeks. And: Oil prices surge to their highest level since 2022 — to well over $100 a barrel before dropping. The war-driven escalation is sparking fears of a worldwide economic shock. The costs are already being felt in Canada, with increased prices at the gas pump, and could soon ripple out to the supply chain, affecting groceries and deliveries. Also: About two dozen people were rescued after a piece of ice they were fishing on separated from shore in Georgian Bay and started floating away. Plus: Live Nation settlement, house debates the war, and more.

Iran's assembly of experts has chosen a new Supreme Leader. Mojtaba Khamenei was elected to replace his father -- the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes last Saturday. Meanwhile, thick, black smoke continues to blanket the sky over Tehran after the U.S. and Israel targeted multiple Iranian oil depots Also: Renewed fighting between Israel and the Iranian proxy group Hezbollah has led to a significt humanitarian crisis. Lebanon says more than half-a-million people are displaced and nearly 400 people are dead in the escalating conflict. And: It's that time of year again. In much of the country, Canadians lost one hour of sleep overnight. But British Columbians have sprung forward for the last time. The province is now on year-round daylight saving time. But sleep scientists say permanent standard time would have been the better option. Plus: PM Carney announces three byelections, Americans looking to get Canadian citizenship, The Canadian short animated film looking to win an Oscar, and more

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian is apologizing for attacks on its neighbours that are caught in the crossfire of Iran's war with the U-S and Israel. Despite his words, Iranian drones and missiles continue to strike Gulf countries. Pezeshkian is calling for a diplomatic solution to the crisis, but also rejects U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for Iran's unconditional surrender. Meanwhile, Israel says it has 'a well organized plan' to destabilize the Iranian regime and enable change. Also: The remains of troops killed in action have been returned to American soil. They were killed in Kuwait last weekend, on the second day of the war between the US and Israel, and Iran. And: Canadian businesses working on the weak spots in the country's food system. Trade vulnerability caused by the ongoing threat of U.S. tariffs is serving as fuel for businesses looking to have more of Canada's crops processed and sold at home. Plus: Tech startups growing in Newfoundland, Using 3D printing to build houses, Canada's strong start at the Paralympic Games, and more.