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CBC.ca

First Nations chiefs unanimously pass non-confidence vote in Alberta government
First Nations chiefs across Alberta unanimously passed a vote of non-confidence in the Alberta government this week, citing concerns around the separatist movement and a failure to meet their treaty responsibilities.

Canada's airline regulator to probe recent flight disruptions in Puerto Vallarta
Canada's airline regulator says it will probe the recent flight disruptions that occurred in the popular tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Vancouver man launches court action to park 35-foot RV in front yard
Three years ago, Sui Kwong Lai built a parking spot for his 35-foot RV in his front yard. He thought it complied with local bylaws. He's been fighting with neighbours and the District of North Vancouver ever since.

How and when to see the total lunar eclipse on March 3
In the early morning hours of March 3, the moon will glide through Earth's shadow, producing a total lunar eclipse across Canada. But what you see depends on where you are.

My spouse asked what kind of woman I was. A life and death moment gave me the answer
After coming out as trans to her partner, Carrie Biner grappled with knowing who she was as a woman. But when she and other bystanders saw an overdose crisis unfolding and had to respond with urgency, she found an answer to the question that had been circling her mind for years.

Quebec's language watchdog calls out Montreal bakery over English TikToks
This week, Lahmajoune Villeray, a family-owned bakery in Montreal, received a letter from Quebec's language watchdog, stating that most of its social media publications are not available in French on TikTok.

Block lays off 4,000 workers citing AI. But how much does AI actually have to do with it?
In a letter to the company, CEO Jack Dorsey said AI tools are making fundamental changes to “what it means to build and run a company.” But tech experts say pandemic overhiring and overly-ambitious promises of AI have had a role in tech layoffs.

No pickaxe needed. Why Canadians are sifting for gold in unusual places
In January, the price of gold rose to $5,000 US an ounce for the first time in history. And this has Canadians searching high and low. But you don’t need a wide brimmed hat and pickaxe anymore. Maybe try a wetsuit instead. Some are diving deep into rivers, while others are sifting through thrift stores, and grandma’s jewelry box.

He was hired to fight for Wales's future generations. Does Canada need a job like that?
For the last three years, Derek Walker has been advocating for the rights of Wales's youngest generations — and generations still to come. As Canadian youth grapple with issues like climate change, affordability and the rise of AI, advocates say it's time the federal government appoints its own champion for generational fairness.

She did Quebec’s 1st pediatric bone marrow transplant. At 87, she still has some imposter syndrome
Dr. Yvette Bonny is featured by the Government of Canada for Black History Month as one of nine remarkable figures who have helped shape Canadian heritage and identity. In 1980, she performed the first pediatric bone marrow transplant in Quebec and has received many accolades since.
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Toronto Star

Maple Leafs vs. Senators: Auston Matthews and Craig Berube at a loss after Battle of Ontario disaster
Third straight defeat since the Olympic break, this one on home ice, comes less than a week before NHL trade deadline.

How does succession work in Iran and who will be the country's next supreme leader?
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after almost 37 years in power raises paramount questions about the country's future. The contours of a complex succession process began to take shape the…

‘It’s very difficult’: Iranian community fears for loved ones back home as Iran faces internet, phone blackouts after U.S., Israeli airstrikes
"The phone is cut. They usually black out everything,” said a demonstrator at Saturday’s Richmond Hill rally in support of the anti-regime movement in Iran.

Tens of thousands march in Richmond Hill in support of anti-regime movement in Iran after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes
“We are here to be their voice,” said one protester at the planned rally as others cheered the news Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini had been killed in the airstrikes.

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have made a dangerous gamble in Iran. Why is Mark Carney cheering them on?
We should cheer when the brutal Iranian regime falls, whenever that may come to pass. But we should condemn this chaotic, risky violence and all the death that comes with it.

World leaders react to Israeli, U.S. strikes in Iran, Reza Pahlavi calls them 'humanitarian intervention'
While Mark Carney voiced support for the U.S.-Israeli operation, leaders in Europe called for a resumption of U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations as China and Russia condemned the attack.

Mark Carney backs U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, doesn't expect Canada to get involved militarily
"Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon," the prime minister said in a statement Saturday.

Police-involved shooting leaves man dead in Mississauga, officer survives bullet through cap
Officers are not looking for any more suspects and there is no "broader threat to the area," Peel police said.

Mark Carney hails India as 'natural partner,' sidestepping questions over alleged violence and political interference in Canada
The prime minister said in Mumbai Saturday he wants to ink a comprehensive trade deal with India by the end of the year.

How Doug Ford got pulled into a fight over a Toronto hockey arena and youth centre — and why this faceoff may be ending
The fight to save Weston Lions Arena has attracted attention of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, local youth groups — and Ontario's premier.
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Globe and Mail

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in U.S.-Israel air strikes
Iranian state media confirmed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in strikes launched on Saturday by the U.S. and Israel.
Carney says Canada supports U.S. action in Iran
Prime Minister Mark Carney called Iran the 'principal source of instability and terror throughout the Middle East' on Saturday.

China faces loss of another ally as U.S. pursues regime change in Iran
Beyond geopolitics, the war in Iran could hurt China economically: like Venezuela, Iran is a major source of oil for Beijing
Ali Khamenei, long-serving Supreme Leader who oversaw Iran’s theocratic rule, dies
His doctrine of ‘strategic patience’ – an approach described as the pursuit of neither war nor peace – brought decades of instability to the Middle East

Video shows missile strike near U.S. base in Bahrain
Video released on Feb. 28 captured showed the moment of a strike near a U.S. base in Bahrain. Reuters confirmed the location as Manama, Bahrain, but the date when the video was filmed could not be verified.
OPEC+ may consider much larger oil output boost at Sunday meeting after Iran attack, sources say
OPEC+ eight members were already scheduled to meet on Sunday
U.S. strikes on Iran mark Trump’s further shift toward interventionist foreign policy
President moves closer once again with aggressive tactics despite initial pitch as ‘peacemaker’
How U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran could shape world markets
Air strikes put nearby oil-producing Gulf Arab countries on edge amid fears of escalation

Moment Bahrain security agency building is struck by Iranian missile
Footage captures the blast as Bahrain’s National Security Agency was struck by an Iranian missile on Saturday.
Trump takes on his biggest bet so far in striking Iran
U.S. President risks lives and support by targeting Tehran
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Global News

Queen’s University students stranded in Doha after Iran attack shuts down airspace
A group of university students returning to Canada were forced back to Doha mid-flight as escalating strikes in the region shut down airspace and grounded flights.

Trump says Iran’s leader ‘is dead’
President Trump announced Ali Khamenei was dead in a Truth Social Post.

Oil prices set for swings next week after U.S., Israel strikes on Iran
Oil prices have already risen on war fears. International benchmark Brent crude closed at a seven-month high of US$72.87 on Friday.

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting as U.S., Israel strike Iran
The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency briefing Saturday under the agenda item, 'The Situation in the Middle East.'

As U.S. and Israel attack Iran, the world reacts: ‘Grave consequences’
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the 'use of force,' adding that the action was inconsistent with the UN Charter.

Attack on Iran triggers global flight disruptions, impacts Canadian travellers
Flights in Canada and across the globe are being disrupted or cancelled, as tensions in the Middle East soar following an attack by U.S and Israel on Iran and surrounding regions.

Read the full transcript of Donald Trump’s statement on Iran strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump said in an right-minute video posted on his Truth Social that the U.S. has begun “major combat operations in Iran.”

Carney calls for protection of civilians as U.S., Israel strike Iran
PM Mark Carney calls for protection of civilians as U.S. and Israel strike Iran, urging Canadians in the region to shelter in place.

U.S., Israel attack Iran as Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over your government’
The United States and Israel carried out major military strikes in Iran Saturday as U.S. President Donald Trump called on the Iranian people to "take over your government."

Cargo plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, killing at least 15 people, official says
Officials say the plane was transporting newly printed currency when it landed and veered off the runway, before ending up in a nearby field.
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New York Times

Iran Got Trump All Wrong
We should not squander this moment, when Iran is uniquely weak and vulnerable and we hold all of the advantages — literally.

The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck.
The killing of Iran’s supreme leader and other top Iranian officials came after close intelligence sharing between the United States and Israel, according to people familiar with the operation.

In Ukraine, a Community of ‘Simple Believers’ Shuns the Modern World
The Christians known as viruiuchi prostaky see electricity, cars, higher education and much else as distractions from what really matters.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hard-Line Cleric Who Made Iran a Regional Power, Is Dead at 86
As Iran’s second supreme leader, he brutally crushed dissent at home and expanded Iran’s footprint abroad, challenging Saudi Arabia for regional dominance.

A Tale of Two Seasons at Columbia, and Two Responses to Student Arrests
When Mahmoud Khalil was detained by immigration agents last year, the university’s response was restrained. It was different with Elmina Aghayeva this week.

See a Breakdown of Ayatollah Khamenei and Other Top Iranian Leaders
Among those killed in strikes, according to the U.S. and Israel, were Iran’s supreme leader and three of his top military commanders.

Elite Doctors Served Jeffrey Epstein While Treating His ‘Girls’
A small stable of doctors gave V.I.P. medical services to the sex offender and the women around him. Some doctors bent or broke the ethical rules of their profession.

Death of Girl From Los Angeles School Investigated as a Homicide, Police Say
The Los Angeles police did not offer details on the death of a student at Reseda High School, but a family said that a 12-year-old girl attending the school died after being struck with a water bottle.

Trump Decision to Strike Iran Opens Fissures in Midterms
Republicans largely supported the decision, while Democrats mostly opposed it — but divisions appeared in both parties.

Regime Change in Iran? 4 Opinion Writers on Khamenei Strike.
How should Americans feel about the potential for regime change? What happens now?
CNBC

Iran after Khamenei: What's next and what it means for the country?
Khamenei assumed power following the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, inheriting a revolutionary state still consolidating itself.

Tehran strikes back at Gulf states after U.S.-Israel launch massive attack on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has continued to pursue nuclear weapons despite ongoing negotiations to end its program.

How the attack on Iran could impact the global oil market and economy
The U.S.-Israeli attack raises the risk of major oil supply disruption. Iran is the fourth-largest OPEC producer and sits on the critical Strait of Hormuz.

'Bigger ramifications than Venezuela': Markets brace for impact after U.S. strikes Iran
Investors are bracing for impact after the U.S.'s attacks on Iran, a move they see as carrying far larger market consequences than the Venezuela campaign.

Berkshire Hathaway operating earnings fell nearly 30% in Warren Buffett's final quarter as CEO
Berkshire Hathaway reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on Saturday.

U.S. and Iran wrap up 'most intense' nuclear talks with no deal — more negotiations ahead
Iran's nuclear program, enrichment of uranium and its ballistic-missle development program have been at the crux of the negotiations.

Xiaomi launches flagship smartphone as memory price surge threatens sales
The Xiaomi 17 starts at 999 euros ($1,179) while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at 1,499 euros, with the device priced the same as its predecessor.

OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon, hours after rival Anthropic was blacklisted by Trump
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on X that his company has come to terms with the Defense Department for use of its models.

Trump says he'd 'love not to' attack Iran, 'but sometimes you have to'
President Donald Trump expressed frustration at Iran's refusal to comply with American demands to curb its nuclear program.

WBD employees fear coming wave of job losses as Paramount tops Netflix's bid to acquire company
WBD employees fear potential job cuts, culture clashes and high debt loads as Paramount supplants Netflix as the company's acquirer.
Washington Post

Live updates: Iran’s supreme leader killed in U.S.-Israeli attack; Tehran strikes Israel, Arab states
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli airstrike on his Tehran compound, according to four Israeli security officials briefed on the matter.

Wary of wider conflict, European allies stress they didn’t join Iran strikes
The attack on Iran presents Europe with a new test in already-strained ties with the U.S., as appeals for restraint clash with Trump’s assertion that force will succeed.

In surprise daytime attack, U.S., Israel take out Iranian leadership
Waves of Tomahawk and air-launched missiles eliminate Iranian air defenses and military sites as Trump welcomes the toppling of Khamenei’s reign.

Democrats demand immediate vote to restrain Trump on Iran
Congress is expected to vote on two resolutions that seek to block further military action, the latest test of a long-shot strategy to reassert lawmakers’ war powers.
BBC

Flights cancelled as travel warnings issued after strikes on Iran
BA, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among major airlines to overhaul their schedules in light of the attacks.

Inside Iran, panic as attacks unfold but for some it's a moment of relief
Iranians talk about what is happening inside the country, despite an almost total internet blackout.

How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
World leaders are responding to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.

What we know so far: Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes
Iran responds by launching missiles and drones towards Israel and four Gulf Arab countries that host US military bases.

A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on
The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.

Brit Awards 2026: The real winners and losers
From Harry Styles' trousers, to Jade's red carpet confession - here's what went down at the Brits.

US and Israeli strikes on Iran in maps
Israel and the US have launched strikes across Iran, with Iran retaliating with strikes across the region.

Iran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108
There is no confirmation by the US or Israel of the strike on the school located near elite military troops.

Watch: How US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded
Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.

Trump's bet on Iranian regime change could be his biggest gamble yet
The US president may be forced to wage a political battle at home while presiding over a new war in the Middle East.
The Independent

Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf states after US-Israeli strike kills Khamenei
Iran has fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel

The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability

Fresh wave of explosions heard after Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes
Fresh explosions reported in Doha, Dubai as Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens to launch its 'most intense offensive operation' following Khamenei’s killing

US women’s hockey stars poke fun at men’s team over Trump call in joint SNL appearance
‘We thought we’d give them a little moment to shine,’ women’s team player Megan Keller joked

SNL skewers Trump’s ‘Bored of Peace’ missile attack on Iran: ‘Distracting from Epstein Files’
‘As we all know, Iran has been two weeks away from developing a nuclear weapon for like the last 15 years or something,’ James Auatin Johnson’s Trump said

Accessible walks bring the joys of birding to people with mobility and other limitations
People with mobility and other limitations are getting the chance to experience birding through a movement that aims to make the hobby accessible to everyone

Algerians struggle to afford Ramadan feasts as prices rise despite government pledges
Many Algerians mark Ramadan with prayer and shared meals, but rising prices make the holiday table hard to afford

Mamdani condemns airstrikes as ‘illegal’ and a ‘catastrophic escalation’ two days after latest friendly Trump visit
‘Bombing cities. Killing civilians. Opening a new theater of war. Americans do not want this,’ Mamdani wrote

Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes as Middle East plunged into conflict
Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the Iranian regime and said British planes ‘are in the sky today’ as part of coordinated defensive operations to protect allies

NAACP Image Awards open with Deon Cole jokes, BAFTA nod and Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo support
Deon Cole opened the NAACP Image Awards with a monologue that mixed politics, pop culture, and a sharp nod to a recent BAFTA controversy























