World Report

Canada launches its largest-ever trade mission to Mexico to hedge against U.S. trade uncertainty. Mikaël Kingsbury makes history in Italy — capturing Canada’s first gold medal of the 2026 Games. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Bratislava and Budapest to bolster ties with Donald Trump’s key European allies. Airstrikes in Gaza and mass protests in Tel Aviv test the stability of a fragile ceasefire. Gisèle Pelicot breaks her silence in a memoir and a Canadian broadcast exclusive with CBC.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and other political leaders joined hundreds of mourners in Tumbler Ridge last night to honor the eight victims of Tuesday's mass shooting. As Tumbler Ridge begins the long process of healing, Members of Parliament share personal messages of support — including one survivor of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells the Munich Security Conference that America remains a "child of Europe" despite a year of diplomatic friction. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced new sanctions on seven Iranian officials today, as the U.S. moves its largest aircraft carrier toward the Persian Gulf. Canada's top pension funds remain heavily invested in the U.S. despite an ongoing trade war and "Buy Canadian" calls. Rising costs for gold and cocoa are squeezing Valentine's Day budgets, forcing many Canadians to trade jewelry for more affordable gifts.

RCMP identify victims killed in Tumbler Ridge, BC mass shooting. Alberta orders province-wide school safety audits following B.C. mass shooting. BNP scored landslide victory in Bangladesh election. U.S. deploys world's largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to ramp up pressure on Iran. Canada’s military police watchdog says the handling of a sexual assault investigation, where the suspect took his own life, was flawed. Ontario ending 7-year tuition freeze on public colleges and universities. EV sales have fizzled. Could what's on offer at The Toronto Auto Show re-spark the market?

Tumbler Ridge grieves deadly shooting that left nine people dead. Residents of La Loche, Saskatchewan in solidarity with Tumbler Ridge, recalling decade-old mass shooting. State TV declares Barbados Prime ‌Minister ​Mia Mottley has won her ​third election, ​sweeping all ⁠30 seats. Voters in Bangladesh head to the polls today for the country's first free and fair election in nearly twenty years. Switzerland to hold referendum on whether to cap population at 10 million people. Quebec selling US alcohol at a discount to prevent stock from spoiling, after it was taken off shelves in response to new US tariffs. Milano Cortina 2026: Canadians to watch today at the Olympic Winter Games.

Ten people dead, including suspected shooter, after high school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC. Prime Minister Mark Carney suspends planned trip to Germany. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump meeting in Washington to discuss efforts to restart Iranian nuclear talks. One person detained for questioning, then released, in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Canadian tourists leaving Cuba will hurt the island's already strained economy. U.S. Treasury Department issues general license to facilitate the exploration and production of oil and gas in Venezuela. Canada's first-ever Inuit-led university will open in Arviat, Nunavut.

Mark Carney's government has discreetly begun buying key components for 14 more US-made F-35 fighter jets. US President Donald Trump threatens to block opening of new Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor and Detroit. King Charles says he will support any British police investigation into his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. Newfoundland and Labrador justice minister Helen Conway Ottenheimer walks back commitment to create civilian-led police oversight board. FBI arrest Montrealer Tommy Demorizi over alleged links to Ryan Wedding. Ottawa commits $84M to install more than 8,000 EV chargers. Air Canada, Air Transat, and WestJet suspending flights to Cuba amid Cuban fuel shortage. Paleo Inuit had nautical technology and know-how that allowed theme to cross hazardous Arctic channel, archeologists discover.

Hong Kong court sentences pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison. Data obtained by CBC shows more than 600 RCMP have faced disciplinary charges linked to gender-based violence over past decade. Prominent Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa kidnapped just hours after being released from jail. Iranian security forces crack down on Iran's reformist movement, reportedly arrest 4 prominent figures. Israel approves new measure to make it easier for Jewish settlers to buy land in the occupied West Bank. The move Palestinian leadership is calling illegal. Some taxpayers are complaining of long delays with the CRA when disputing errors. Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico at Superbowl Halftime show, US President Donald Trump calls it "an affront to American Greatness."

Milano Cortina 2026: Canada secures its first medal as Day 2 action shifts to the slopes and the curling rink. Underdog contenders face off in Silicon Valley for a politically charged Super Bowl LX. Canadian Seahawks fans navigate cross-border tensions to reach the Super Bowl. Japanese voters brave record snow as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi nears a landslide victory. Portugal votes in a historic presidential runoff as moderates attempt to block a far-right surge. Counting underway in Thailand after high-stakes election and historic constitutional referendum. Newfoundland government axes proposed south coast marine park to protect fishing industry. Toronto's Eglinton LRT finally opens to passengers after 15 years of delays.

Canada hunts five medals on first full Olympic day across skiing, skating, and jump events. UK: Gordon Brown regrets Mandelson appointment as Epstein ties trigger police searches and calls for Starmer to resign. Clintons demand public testimony after being ordered to give depositions in House Epstein investigation. Super Bowl 60 security ramps up in Santa Clara as officials downplay concerns over immigration enforcement during historic halftime performance. China’s top court overturns Robert Schellenberg's death sentence, signalling a potential thaw in relations following Mark Carney’s trade mission to Beijing. RSF drone strike kills 24 in Sudan as Trump administration condemns "sickening" attacks on U.S.— funded aid convoys. Japan’s ruling party pushes stricter immigration controls as foreign worker numbers hit record highs on the eve of a snap election. Federal government launches multi-billion dollar auto strategy with renewed rebates to jumpstart lagging electric vehicle sales.

Large delegation of Canadian Inuit in Nuuk, Greenland for opening of new Canadian consulate. A new federal law would turn Ottawa into a major developer with the power to buy land — though critics say the building plan lacks clear targets. Seven Toronto police officers face charges in a massive corruption probe — and for the first time, they might not get paid while suspended. Three Nova Scotia youths face sexual assault charges following alleged hockey hazing incidents — as police warn there may be more victims. A new report shows half of Canadians lack reliable access to a family doctor — with the shortage hitting rural Saskatchewan particularly hard.

Multiple officers from Toronto Police Service have been arrested for being involved with the tow-trucking industry. Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada must urgently reduce its dependence on the US. Canada to open its first consulate in Greenland tomorrow. Rohingya community in St. John's awaits decision from International Court of Justice about genocide in Myanmar. The ban on the pesticide Strychnine is putting crops in the Prairies at risk but the federal government doesn't want to overturn it. Dozens of Yukon residents are upset with Canada Post over missing packages.

Controversy over US ICE agents continue at 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Games. Rafah border crossing in Gaza closes to patients two days after re-opening. A former British cabinet minister with ties to Jeffrey Epstein is under criminal investigation for allegedly leaking secret government documents to the convicted sex offender. Newfoundland and Labrador pulls out of project to protect a large marine area. Fishers on New Brunswick's Campobello Island say disrepair of federal wharves threatens their work. 4-year-old Penny the Doberman Pinscher, co-owned by a Canadian, wins best in show at Westminster Dog Show.

Grief and shock are rippling through Canada's hockey community after three junior players killed in a crash heading to practice in Alberta. Newfoundland woman calls for inquiry into the death of her husband while waiting 10 hours for care in an ER. Bank of Montreal fined $4-million for over-charging customers on monthly fees for discounted plans. US and India strike trade deal, but details are sparse. First Baptist Church in Toronto, one of the first places of worship for slaves who made their way north to freedom, celebrates 200 years.

CBC News gets exclusive visit to the US airbase in Arizona, where Canadian pilots will soon learn how to fly the F-35. Rafah border crossing into Gaza partially re-opens today. Ambulances and aid trucks are entering the Rafah border crossing into the Gaza Strip for the first time in months. Some police officers in Ontario say they are being unfairly penalized by traffic technology. New research suggests that more young Canadians are being diagnosed with psychotic disorders. Gold prices continue their dramatic reversal, drooping about two percent on Asian markets today. Bad Bunny made history last night at the Grammy Awards as the first Latin artist to win the award. Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam won't be presenting his forecast today because of a blast of winter weather.

Gaza’s Rafah crossing reopens today in a high-stakes test for the region's fragile ceasefire. PM Keir Starmer demands Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor testify as new BBC allegations link him to Epstein's trafficking ring. Ayatollah Khamenei warns of "regional war" as President Trump claims nuclear talks are underway amid a massive U.S. military buildup. Five years after Myanmar’s coup, Aung San Suu Kyi remains in secret detention following military-run elections. Auditions open for the 10th season of The Great Canadian Baking Show as the nation’s pandemic-born obsession with baking continues to surge. Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy race as K-pop hits and Bad Bunny’s historic album eye major wins in L.A. tonight.

Conservative Party of Canada votes 87.4% for Pierre Poilievre to remain as leader of the party. As Iran announces its plans to carry out drills in the Strait of Hormuz, the US warns that it will not tolerate any unsafe actions from the Middle Eastern nation. Israeli strikes kill at least 23 Palestinians in what is one of the most deadly attacks since the sides struck a ceasefire in October. A Canadian solider dies in Latvia while serving in as a gunner of the Nato mission in the small Baltic country. A century of oil production in Norman Wells, NWT is ending, leaving residents wondering about their future. Extreme cold to grip much of Ontario through the weekend.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre faces a critical leadership review today. U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating trade tensions with Canada, threatening to decertify and tariff Canadian-made aircraft. Officials in the First Nation of Kashechewan say cryptosporidium has been detected in the community’s water supply, making dozens of people sick. A Swedish study has found artificial intelligence can help detect breast cancer sooner. A landmark trial accusing social media companies of knowingly making their platforms addictive, is underway in Los Angeles. A Canadian crypto fugitive accused of stealing tens of millions has resurfaced — contacting The Fifth Estate while evading police worldwide.

Longtime fugitive and alleged drug lord Ryan Wedding sought court protection a year ago against an arrest warrant in Mexico. UK prime minister Keir Starmer in Beijing to improve trade relationship with China. Asian airports tighten screening after India confirms two Nipah cases. A vigil honours Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti, shot and killed by ICE officers, as Tom Homan prepares to speak. The Assembly of First Nations cautions Indigenous travelers about entering the US, despite treaty rights. A Marketplace probe finds some “Canadian” products are actually made in the U.S.

Minnesota Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall, as tensions over ICE operations remain high. Ecuador's Foreign Ministry says ICE agents tried to enter the country's consulate in Minneapolis. Centre for Strategic and International Studies says as many as 1.8 million people have been killed or injured during Russian invasion of Ukraine. Half of members on council meant to help improve the lives of women in the Canadian military resign. Economists expect latest Bank of Canada interest rate to hold at 2.25%. Police say it will be harder to solve cold cases after Ancestry.com bans law enforcement from using its services without a court order. 55th Annual JUNO Awards add new category: Latin Music Recording of the Year.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says some federal officers will begin leaving his city today. Massive trade agreement struck between India and European Union. Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt could soon be reopened as part of phase 2 of ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Foreign journalists still not allowed into Gaza, Committee to Protect Journalist says more than 200 Palestinian reporters have been killed since October 7th, 2023. France's Senate to vote on law that would ban social media for young people aged 15 and younger. Marineland gets ‘conditional approval’ from Ottawa to ship 30 belugas, 4 dolphins to United States. Genome project aims to address large gaps in health research on Black Canadians.