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CBC.ca

New cast members announced for Heated Rivalry Season 2

The latest pair to join the cast are Canadian Daniel Diemer and Welsh actor Shaheen Jafargholi.

PWHL not for sale as co-founder Mark Walter is investigated

Stan Kasten, a member of the PWHL's advisory board, confirmed the governance of the 12-team league would remain stable even as co-founder Mark Walter appears to be selling off pieces of his sports empire amid U.S. federal investigations into loans between his insurance companies and businesses with ties to Walter.

Montreal Victoire reunited with Walter Cup after it went missing

The Montreal Victoire's missing Walter Cup championship trophy has been found after being lost during shipment, the Professional Women's Hockey League announced Monday.

Polygamous sect leader Samuel Bateman to be sentenced in Arizona for girls found in trailer

A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday on separate state convictions for hauling girls through a community in northern Arizona in an unventilated trailer.

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Trump order on mail-in ballots, but more legal battles are expected

The U.S. Supreme Court's preliminary approval of President Donald Trump's restrictions on mail-in voting has already thrown into uncertainty the method that nearly one-third of the country uses to vote — even if it may not lead to a single procedural change during the November midterms.

How much leverage does Ontario have in the U.S. trade war?

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been at the forefront of the fight against the tariffs the Trump administration has imposed on Canada. Amid the escalating trade war, here's a look at what leverage Ontario can still bring to bear.

Iran defiant in face of new U.S. sanctions, promises to respond forcefully

Iran pledged to fight back against expanded U.S. sanctions aimed at isolating its economy, expressing confidence that major ‌trading partners would resist Washington's pressure campaign.

How will the new tariffs hit Canada's economy?

New U.S. tariffs come into effect and President Donald Trump threatens more on Canadian auto and steel sectors. How is this going to impact our economy and how might Ottawa fight back?

Halifax woman defrauded $1,200 after wallet stolen, thieves reportedly impersonated her bank

Candida Hadley's wallet was stolen from a north-end Halifax café. After that came the fraudulent phone calls that ended up costing her $1,200.

How Canadian content on streaming platforms became a trade issue with the U.S.

The fight between Canada and the U.S. on trade isn’t just about dairy, car parts and natural resources. The two countries have been in a lengthy dispute over whether American streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus should have to promote and pay for Canadian content.
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Toronto Star

Dairy, fish, smartphones: What Canadians will pay more for under new counter-tariffs

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the counter-tariffs match new American tariffs “dollar for dollar."

Canadian counter-tariffs target $27.6B in U.S. imports

Canada is doubling the tariffs on American steel and aluminum as part of a $27.6-billion counterpunch to Donald Trump’s latest round of trade duties.

What's the best CNE treat: Tiny Tom donuts or BeaverTails? Cast your vote

We're into the semifinals of our CNE classics bracket. Cast your vote by 11 a.m. Wednesday to help decide the final two.

Step aside Shane and Ilya — ‘Heated Rivalry’ finds its actors for another central love story

Actors Shaheen Jafargholi and Daniel Diemer have been cast in romantic roles from Rachel Reid's "Tough Guy" book.

Man arrested 4 years after Scarborough parking lot killing

Police said they arrested a 39-year-old man from Toronto and charged him with first degree murder.

Donald Trump threatens to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war

The threat comes after incendiary comments from Ontario Premier Doug Ford Monday in reaction to the breakdown of talks toward an agreement to lower the American tariff rate on Canadian exports.

Doug Ford says 'it got a little personal' between him and Donald Trump

The premier says it's time to turn down the temperature and "get back to the table" to negotiate a fair trade deal between Canada and the United States.

Criterion to establish brick-and-mortar home in Canada at Cinema Cellar

Criterion is a home entertainment company popular among cinephiles for its meticulously curated collection of films.

Queer lawyer and activist barbara findlay dies at 77: 'She challenged injustice'

findlay advocated for LGBTQ+ rights in Canada throughout her decades-long career.

These Ontario researchers want to turn used clothing into dirt — and maybe kombucha

The new initiative with Goodwill aims to help keep the millions of pounds of unsellable used clothing they receive from going to landfill.
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Globe and Mail

Dolly Parton has died, family says

Whether it’s Iran or Canada, for Trump, the result is the same

Stunning break in trade negotiations grafts U.S. President’s Middle Eastern frustration onto a North American landscape

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on $27.6-billion worth of U.S. goods

Canada on Tuesday announced retaliatory tariffs on $27.6-billion worth of United States goods, matching dollar-for-dollar new duties imposed by Washington, and unveiled financial support for Canadian businesses and workers caught in the escalating trade war.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri to testify at Meta child social media addiction trial

Lawsuit by 29 U.S. states is the biggest legal test yet of social media’s effects on young users, experts say

Ford lowers temperature in CNN appearance after heated exchange with Trump

Ontario Premier calls for ‘fair deal’ while Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario

U.S. consumer confidence hits lowest level in seven months as gas prices remain elevated

In late 2024 and early 2025, the consumer confidence index readings were consistently above 100

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to overturn conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein

Maxwell filed a habeas petition last December seeking to set aside her conviction and free her from a 20-year prison sentence

As Japan swelters, pet owners turn to fan-powered cooling suits

Japan's sweltering summer heat isn't just brutal for humans, it can be deadly for dogs and cats, and a clothing maker has come up with a novel solution – a fan suit. Inspired by air-conditioned vests worn by Japanese construction workers, a Tokyo-based maternity-wear manufacturer has created a puffy, cooling jacket to help pet owners protect their furry friends from heatstroke.

Psychologist at Lindsay Clancy trial testifies she was responsible for killing her children

Kirk Heilbrun told jurors that he didn’t believe Clancy’s claim that she hallucinated a voice telling her to kill her children

Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as trade war escalates

U.S. President’s Truth Social post explains the potential change is because ‘we don’t expect to [be] doing much business with Ontario any longer’
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Global News

From Amsterdam to Canada: Where efforts to identify ‘Lucky’ stand

Amsterdam police are still searching for the identity of the man named 'Lucky' after Vancouver police confirmed he was not missing from the province.

U.S. seeks to make Iran an ‘economic outcast’ with new sanctions, pressure

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned every country that does business with the Islamic Republic to sever those financial ties or face retaliation from the United States.

Mystery man ‘Lucky’ found in Amsterdam is not missing person from B.C.: police

Police in Amsterdam and Vancouver say fingerprints confirm Amsterdam's mystery man "Lucky" is not John Russell Kenny, who went missing in Vancouver in 1994.

Sword attack by 18-year-old at Swedish school kills 1: police

Police Chief Tommy Alriksson told a news conference that the 18-year-old perpetrator at the school in the central town of Fagersta had been arrested.

Mark Zuckerberg purchases castle estate in Ireland, close to Europe Meta HQ

The Facebook founder bought Strancally Castle, built in 1830 and extensively renovated in 2003, according to a state heritage service.

6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Peru’s southern Andes Mountains, injures 2

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 1 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT) and was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) northwest of the city of Upahuacho.

Panama Canal will cap daily transits as El Nino set to reduce water levels

Under the new measures, the canal will limit daily transits as of Sept. 4 to 34 vessels, and reduce the number to 32 as of Sept. 15.

Congo to receive 70K doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine used in past outbreaks

The Ervebo vaccine is licensed for use against Ebola virus, one of the viruses that cause Ebola disease, but not for Bundibugyo virus.

U.S. deports 20 non-Liberians to Liberia in first flight under new pact

Deportees will include nationals from Africa, North America, South America and the Caribbean, according to Liberian officials who said they can apply for asylum if they choose.

U.S. ramps up Cuba sanctions, detentions of Americans returning from island

Trump's Republican administration has steadily ratcheted up pressure on Havana, threatening it with potential military intervention even when mired in a conflict against Iran.
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New York Times

Dolly Parton, Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80

Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.

Two Unvaccinated People Died From Measles in Pennsylvania, Officials Say

The deaths were the first in the United States in 2026.

India’s Summer of Youth Protests Is Boiling Over

The police fired water cannons at protesters in the state of Bihar, while the leaders of the ‘Cockroach’ student movement vowed to return to Delhi’s streets.

Fringe Views in Primary Campaigns Rattle Florida Jews

It has been an uneasy primary season for Jewish voters, with debates over Israel animating many races. But what happened in Florida went beyond that.

Trump Lawyers Warn That Kennedy Center Might Need Demolition if Not Fixed

In a court filing about honoring President Trump on the facade, the administration said that without a proper renovation the building might need to be “taken down.”

How the Supreme Court Is Issuing Orders as Trump ‘Emergencies’ Return

The justices are still struggling with whether and when to explain themselves to the public when the court issues temporary, but consequential orders.

Iran May Have Little to Lose as U.S. Tries to Squeeze Its Economy

Experts warn that a campaign aimed at avoiding military escalation could instead provoke it, as Iranian leaders vow retaliation across the oil-rich Gulf.

Trump Wants to Restrict Mail-In Voting. See Which States Rely on It The Most.

Nearly 30 percent of voters nationwide use mail ballots. President Trump is seeking greater federal control of mail voting.

John Fetterman’s Popularity With Republicans Surges, Poll Finds

Pennsylvania Republicans now view John Fetterman, the state’s Democratic senator, more favorably than its sitting G.O.P. senator, a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found.

Where to Eat in New York City Right Now

Our favorite restaurants of the moment in the city that never stops eating.

CNBC

Iran and Oman discuss joint shipping route in Strait of Hormuz and mine clearing mission

Iran and Oman on Tuesday discussed a proposal to establish a jointly managed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.

Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can't clear it

An antitrust challenge by a group of state attorneys general has left Paramount CEO David Ellison hunting for avenues to get his deal for WBD done.

SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana

SpaceX plans will establish its Starbase LA in Vermillion Parish in order to "support thousands of launches annually."

Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods

Canadian trade negotiators left the U.S. last week after failing to clinch a trade deal that would stop President Donald Trump's new tariffs from taking effect.

Stanley Druckenmiller leads doubters who think Bessent's bond ploys will fail

The bond market interventions have generated a modest decline in yields along with a growing chorus of derision.

HHS plans new FDA deputy commissioner roles for technology and drugs, sources say 

HHS plans to name two deputy commissioners for technology and drugs, said two sources familiar with the matter.

Bitcoin price extends gains, briefly tops $81,000 as crypto rally gathers pace

Bitcoin briefly surged past $81,000 as renewed inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and improving risk appetite extended the recent crypto rally.

Gold hovers near three-month high on dollar weakness, Treasury bond buyback plans

Gold prices fell Tuesday after rising to their highest in over three months.

World Liberty Financial CEO Zach Witkoff says success of stablecoin silences charge of Trump cronyism

Zach Witkoff, CEO of Trump-linked World Liberty Financial, said conflict-of-interest concerns related to the Trump family are misplaced.

China needs U.S. dollars but is building a hedge against Washington’s sanctions

The U.S. can pressure Chinese banks over Iran through access to its financial system, while Beijing is building alternatives such as CIPS.

Washington Post

CIA director in Moscow for rare, unannounced trip

The visit comes as Ukrainian forces have stepped up attacks deep inside Russia, including in the capital.

Trump says U.S. could rename Lake Ontario as Lake America amid Canada trade war

The president cited his tariff fight in a social media post, saying the United States doesn’t expect to be “doing much business with Ontario any longer.”

As U.S.-Canada tensions escalate, Republicans could face political consequences

The threat of higher prices for gas, cars, hockey sticks and more gave fresh life to Democratic arguments that the president is destabilizing the economy.

Canada’s Carney makes rare show of open defiance against Trump

The Canadian prime minister has said his government will match U.S. tariffs "dollar for dollar."

Bessent unveils sweeping new Iran sanctions but delays toughest blow

The treasury secretary said Trump is contacting other world leaders to demand their support for the “economic asphyxiation” of the Iranian regime but he declined to say which countries and gave no deadline for action.

What’s happening between the U.S. and Canada

And what it could mean for the American economy.

U.S. withdraws from military exercises with South Korea set for next month

The move comes as the Iran war strains U.S. military resources in Asia.

Trump announces tariffs on Canadian vehicles, steel in escalation of trade war

President Donald Trump offered no additional details about the levies, but he said they would take effect Jan. 1 — leaving time for the two sides to resume negotiations.

BBC

Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide.

Father's house rammed before son died in A66 crash

The house belonging to Cole Worthy's father is significantly damaged and its windows are smashed.

CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports

Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.

Man dies in crash after police pursuit

Two women are also hurt and one remains in hospital in critical condition.

Man Utd's midfield spending is done - now for a left-back?

After spending £155m on three midfielders, now Manchester United must decide whether to try to buy a left-back

Baleba completes £70m Man Utd move from Brighton

Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a £70m deal.

Is China Replacing Workers With Robots?

And, is Prime Minister Andy Burnham fulfilling his council house building target?

Swedish military seeks to take over Russian-owned estate near naval base

The armed forces request the seizure of the plot near Muskö Naval Base citing threats from Russian drones.

Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?

Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.

US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal against conviction

The former Jeffrey Epstein accomplice loses her latest effort to be released from prison.

The Independent

Michigan rep delivers epic Natalie Harp dig over Trump’s threat to rename Lake Ontario

President Donald Trump threatened to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ after trade talks with Canada broke down

Brexit skills crisis puts Burnham’s council house building pledge under threat

Exclusive: A lack of skilled workers and the impact of millions not being able to work here since Brexit means more than 200,000 EU workers have left the industry

Five more people arrested over fatal A66 crash that killed two police officers

Kai Beattie, 19, appeared before Teesside Magistrates’ Court while Cameron George, 26, remanded in custody to appear at Teesside Crown Court

Texas wildfire quickly doubles in size forcing rural residents to evacuate

More than 50,000 wildfires have been logged across the country this year

Inspection launched into police force after Henry Nowak murder

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service has begun its inspection of the force following a request by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones

Alex Pretti’s family slams Trump over ‘ridiculous’ attacks on their son after he was killed by border agents

Days after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, the president took to Truth Social to speculate he was ‘perhaps’ an ‘insurrectionist’

‘Starting a family is out of the question’: Britain’s young people trapped by finances

Exclusive: Money pressures are forcing young people to put off moving out and learning to drive

Abdul El-Sayed asks Jesse Watters if he is circumcised during combative Fox News interview

The deeply personal question came after Watters asked the progressive Democrat whether he supports gender-affirming surgery for minors

For decades, Lockerbie bombing families wanted attackers to face US justice. They're still waiting

Families who lost loved ones when a suitcase bomb detonated aboard Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988 had been preparing to attend the terrorism trial of the accused bombmaker

USS Lincoln to dock in Thailand for ‘rest and recreation’ after sailors’ grueling deployment

The Lincoln, which left the Middle East on Saturday, has not made a port call in more ⁠than ​200 days, a modern-day record for consecutive ​days at sea