The following news headlines are aggregated from external websites using Google News or RSS feeds supplied with permission for use from the publishers. We provide these headlines for the convenience of our readers and are not responsible for content on external websites (please refer to our privacy policy for more information).
CBC.ca

Daily life will be impacted if pre-clearance at remote border crossings ends, residents say
Residents of remote communities along the Canada-U.S. border are asking Ottawa not to scrap a trusted traveller border entry program that pre-clears them, making it easier to travel into Ontario and Manitoba without reporting to a customs checkpoint. The program ends Sept. 14.

Why a 20-year-old study claiming a baby died from opioid poisoning through breast milk is still under fire
A controversial Canadian medical paper, which pinned a baby’s death on codeine passed through breastmilk, is under renewed scrutiny a full two decades after it was published. The paper sparked a sweeping shift in global approaches to pain management and breastfeeding guidance for new mothers.

TikTok creators flock to UpScrolled app after U.S. takeover. Here's why
Thousands of creators are deleting TikTok and flocking elsewhere just days after a change in ownership and mounting claims of widespread censorship and shadowbanning, or reduced reach, on the app.

4 years after injury heartbreak at Beijing, B.C. skier Elena Gaskell looks for redemption at Milano-Cortina
Four years after a devastating injury rendered her unable to compete at the Beijing Winter Olympics, Vernon, B.C., skier Elena Gaskell is looking to redeem herself at the Milano-Cortina Games.

Ousted B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad may want his old job back
John Rustad resigned as B.C. Conservative party leader after month of internal party chaos. But he may be trying to get his old job back. Sources tell CBC News he's requested a leadership nomination package. Rustad, for now, isn't confirming that.

Thousands may have been exposed to measles at popular Manitoba farm show, province warns
Thousands of people who attended what's touted as Canada's largest indoor farm show this year may have been exposed to measles, Manitoba public health officials warn.

Parents can now see medical records of Alberta teens, sparking worry among doctors
Some Alberta doctors are warning a move by the provincial government to increase the access parents have to the medical records of teenagers could put some patients at risk.

Coquitlam students face 3rd day of 'hold and secure' procedures as police respond to threats
Students in Coquitlam, B.C., were placed under "hold and secure" protocols Friday over what administrators described as a "called-in threat.”
Advertisement - content continues below
Toronto Star

Catherine O'Hara based her characters on family members and people she saw riding the bus
Catherine O'Hara took a character that was a little one-note on the page and breathed new dimensions into it.

Winter Olympics 2026 Day 1 updates: Canada has first medal hopes in long-track speedskating, ski jumping
Our live coverage will have everything you need to know about Team Canada and the biggest stories at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Abigail Strate is Canada's top ski jumping medal hope at the Olympics — as long as the fear doesn't creep in
Toronto student from Calgary has suffered two severe concussions, a torn ACL, LCL and meniscus along with a tibial stress fracture in her career.

Bodies found in area in Mexico where search is on for 10 missing workers from Canadian mine
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities on Friday announced the discovery of bodies and remains in the northwestern state of Sinaloa in an area of an ongoing search for 10 missing workers from a Canadian gold and silver mine.

Const. Timothy Barnhardt denied bail — as Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw tries to restore faith after corruption bombshell
Barnhardt, 56, is facing 18 criminal charges after the months-long probe that allegedly found Toronto cops leaking confidential information.

Peel police suspend three officers in relation to explosive Project South investigation
Project South, a wide-ranging investigation revealed Thursday saw seven Toronto police officers and one retired officer charged criminally.

J.D. Vance booed at 2026 Olympics — and five other opening ceremony moments that stood out
The unique opening ceremony, spread across four host sites in northern Italy, showcased opera, fashion and a little bit of controversy.

Candidate says he plans to run for Conservatives in Poilievre's former riding
Blair Turner, an Ottawa-area police officer, says he plans to run for the Conservative nomination in Pierre Poilievre's former riding of Carleton.

No public inquiry into Eglinton Crosstown LRT woes, Doug Ford says: 'Buddy, you've got to be a little more positive'
The premier, Toronto's mayor and dignitaries marked the opening of the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT with the unveiling of a plaque.

Babysitter guilty of murdering boy, 3, in Toronto children’s aid bathroom. She was ‘taking her frustration out on him,’ Crown says
“She was able to contain her frustration by taking Quinn into the washroom and taking her frustration out on him in a private area.”
Advertisement - content continues below
Globe and Mail
With threat of ICE looming over Denver, bartenders form unlikely resistance movement
Roughly 40 per cent of U.S. hospitality workers are immigrants, and one group of Denver bar workers are determined to protect them

ICE arrests in Minneapolis increasingly look like kidnappings. Fearful locals are planning accordingly
Masked agents using unmarked cars are breaking glass, whisking away shoppers and harassing citizens
Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ bets the house
Party of Sanae Takaichi, the country’s first female prime minister, headed for a majority in snap election Sunday
ICE raid in Weslaco, Texas
In a video supplied by the South Texas Builders Association, federal immigration agents are seen raiding a job site in Weslaco, Tx. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been targeting job sites throughout the state's Rio Grande Valley, which has resulted in labour shortages, project delays and growing anxiety across the building industry.
Canada opens new Greenland consulate in ceremony led by Governor-General Mary Simon
Foreign Minister Anita Anand and more than 70 Inuit leaders from across Canada were also in attendance
In Texas’s Rio Grande Valley, Trump’s immigration crackdown reshapes daily life
The threat of enforcement has created a constant undercurrent of fear for residents of the Rio Grand Valley

West Wing actor Timothy Busfield indicted on four counts of sexual contact with a child
Allegations filed in New Mexico are tied to his work as director on set of TV series The Cleaning Lady
Sicily’s women savour freedom and faith at Feast of Saint Agatha
Every February, Catania honours its Catholic traditions and the spirit of equality
World skiing's governing body aims to quash penis-enlargement story, but science makes sense
World skiing's governing body has moved swiftly to quash talk of ski jumpers injecting their penises with paraffin or hyaluronic acid to gain a competitive edge, but scientists and ski jumpers at the Winter Olympics say if true it would make perfect sense.
U.S. military leader in Mideast joins Iran-U.S. indirect talks in Oman
Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman on Friday, negotiations that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehran’s nuclear program. But for the first time, America brought its top military commander in the Middle East to the table.
Advertisement - content continues below
Global News

What’s behind the online diplomatic spat between the U.S. and Poland?
The spat became public when U.S. Ambassador to Poland Tom Rose said the U.S. will have 'no further dealings' with the speaker of the lower house of the Polish legislature.

U.S. says it wants new Russia nuclear arms treaty but with China involved
Russian and U.S. negotiators this week discussed the expiration of the New START treaty and agreed on the need to quickly launch new arms control talks, the Kremlin said Friday.

Canada’s new Greenland consulate officially opens with patriotic ceremony
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand were in Greenland's capital Nuuk for the ceremonial opening on Friday.

Olympic ski jumping penis enhancement a ‘wild rumour,’ officials say
The Olympics' strangest sideshow blew up when the World Anti-Doping Agency said it would be on the watch for evidence male ski jumpers were artificially enlarging their penises.

Deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence service shot, wounded in Moscow
The shooting came a day after Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators wrapped up two days of talks aimed at ending the nearly 4-year conflict in Ukraine.

Latest alleged Iranian regime official found in Canada wants his identity hidden
The Iranian citizen wants his case heard behind closed doors.

Queen Maxima of Netherlands joins country’s army as reservist
Footage shows the royal swimming in a pool wearing goggles that obscure her vision, as well as abseiling down scaffolding and descending a rock climbing wall.

Amid rising political tensions, will there be controversy at the Olympics?
The 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Games come at a time of escalating political tensions worldwide, setting up the possibility of potential statements being made.

U.S., Russia to reestablish military talks after Abu Dhabi meetings
Communications between the U.S. and Russia were suspended in 2021 shortly before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control pact expires after half a century
The Kremlin said Thursday it regretted the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States that left no caps on the two atomic arsenals.
Advertisement - content continues below
New York Times

Vanity Fair
Behind the scenes at the Westminster Dog Show, the entrants were affectionate. Or at least they acted like it.

What’s Up With This Big Freeze? Some Scientists See Climate Change Link
A warming Arctic can stretch the polar vortex, a high-altitude air ribbon, one says. The “wobble” can disrupt the jet stream, causing extreme cold in the East.

Why Trump’s Calls to ‘Nationalize’ Voting Have Raised Midterm Fears
The president has escalated his language as his administration takes steps to involve itself more in election matters.

Japan Ocean-Mining Test Successfully Hauls Up Potentially Valuable Mud
It’s the latest twist in the controversial global race to mine the deep sea for rare-earth elements and other valuable resources.

Demanding Support for Trump, Justice Dept. Struggles to Recruit Prosecutors
Some offices are so decimated that the Justice Department has sent in military lawyers. More recently, officials asked for volunteers from other offices who can quickly deploy to places in desperate need.

Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Ms. Good’s vehicle, but Trump administration leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have departed, leaving the Minnesota U.S. attorney’s office in turmoil.

Lindsey Vonn Aims to Become the Oldest Alpine Olympic Medalist, Despite Ruptured A.C.L.
The 41-year-old American aims to complete her comeback by racing in the women’s Olympic downhill on Sunday despite rupturing her left A.C.L. a week ago.

Super Bowl Halftime Is the World’s Biggest Stage. He Designs It.
From Prince’s giant symbol to Kendrick Lamar’s streetlamps, the set production designer Bruce Rodgers “makes the impossible possible.”

Mexican Cartels Overwhelm Police With Ammunition Made for the U.S. Military
Drug syndicates have used .50-caliber ammunition, produced at a plant owned by the U.S. Army and then smuggled across the border, in attacks on Mexican civilians and police.

Smaller N.Y.C. Classes Will Cost Millions. Can Mamdani Pull It Off?
Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to make classes smaller across the largest U.S. school system. Like other parts of his agenda, it’s a costly task.
CNBC

A 'quiet revolution': How young people are swapping social media with lunch dates, vinyl records and brick phones
Gen Z and millennials deleting their social media platforms cite the increasing pressures of being online as well as the damage to their mental health.

Sovereignty: The defense buzzword at the Singapore Airshow
Countries want to be able to ensure that defense capabilities are close at hand.

Trump condemns racist video showing Obamas as apes after removing it, but says he won't apologize
The depiction of the Obamas, posted from Trump's Truth Social account, was included in a video pushing a conspiracy theory about 2020 election voting machines.

Tech AI spending may approach $700 billion this year, but the blow to cash raises red flags
Tech's megacaps announced major increases in capex spend for 2026, and now investors are preparing for cash to dwindle.

Amazon leads Big Tech’s $1 trillion wipeout as AI bubble fears ignite sell-off
Microsoft, Nvidia, Oracle, Meta, Amazon and Alphabet all saw their shares fall in the week up to the market close on Thursday.

Stellantis CEO says automaker is stronger together as stock plummets amid $26 billion charge
The automaker announced $26 billion in charges from a business restructuring that includes pulling back on electrification plans and reintroducing V8 engines.

Stellantis announces $26 billion hit from business overhaul; shares plunge
Stellantis said it expects to take a 22-billion-euro ($26 billion) as it overhauls its business to accelerate the rollout of electric and hybrid vehicles.

Nvidia shares rise 8% as Jensen Huang says $660 billion capex buildout is sustainable
Huang's comments come after key Nvidia customers Meta, Amazon, Google and Microsoft reported their latest earnings over the past two weeks.

Trump holds leverage over Iran thanks to low oil prices, Energy Secretary says
Iran is an OPEC member and produces more than 3 million barrels per day.

Amazon stock falls 8% on $200 billion spending forecast, earnings miss
The company also said it expects capital expenditures to hit roughly $200 billion in 2026, compared with $146.6 billion estimated by analysts.
Washington Post

Winter Olympics, spread across north Italy, open with Milanese flair
The Opening Ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Olympics featured four simultaneous events in four locations marking what organizers said was the most spread-out Games in history.

U.S. accuses China of secretive nuclear test as arms-control agreements lapse
Top U.S. nuclear official accuses China of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020 and confirms plans to restart U.S. nuclear testing, citing a need to match covert detonations by Beijing and Moscow.

U.S. and Iran hold nuclear talks amid threats of regional war
The negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear capabilities come against a backdrop of deadly protests inside Iran and a buildup of U.S. military assets in the region.

Top Russian general shot in Moscow as talks stall on Ukraine ceasefire
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, the deputy head of the GRU, Russia’s main foreign military intelligence agency, was targeted at his home in Moscow, officials said.

Epstein built ties to Russians and sought to meet Putin, files show
Justice Department files show Jeffrey Epstein sought help from a Russian official after claiming a woman from Moscow was blackmailing “powerful businessmen” in New York.

Young people in China have a new alternative to marriage and babies: AI pets
Cute fluffy AI-powered “pets” are providing emotional companionship to an increasing number of lonely, tired Chinese — and a digital ear for tech giants.

U.S., Russia to resume high-level military talks
A U.S. official called the deal a by-product of ongoing efforts to end the Ukraine war. It came as a key nuclear treaty between Washington and Moscow expired.

The treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arms expired. What to know.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he hoped to replace New START with a modernized treaty that could “last long into the future.”
BBC

Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman dies aged 72
The SNP politician was a key figure in the Scottish government's response to the Covid pandemic.

Mandelson 'betrayed' his country, Gordon Brown tells BBC
The former prime minister said he was shocked by Mandelson's messages with Epstein, and called for comprehensive political reforms.

MPs are shocked and angry at Mandelson - but they're furious with Starmer
Many Labour insiders say Sir Keir may not be the man to take them to the next election, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Pakistan start T20 World Cup with jittery win
Faheem Ashraf hits an unbeaten 29 off 11 balls as Pakistan are given a major scare by the Netherlands in a thrilling opening game at the T20 World Cup.

Ex-NFL player Lee charged with murdering girlfriend
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee is charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence after the death of his girlfriend.

Trump threatens tariffs for countries trading with Iran
The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.

I was full of shame after being sacked for having endometriosis
Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.

Trepidation in Twickenham: Wales attempt to defy odds and expectations
Wales travel to Twickenham and the usual tight finish does not seem likely. Can Steve Tandy turn expectations on their head?

'Police raid Mandelson homes' and 'Breaking the ice'
Police searching homes linked to Peter Mandelson after new revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files dominate Saturday's papers.

Mandelson suggested holiday home for 'privacy' of Epstein 'guests'
Former Labour Party peer tells sex offender he found "a great place to stay" with "privacy", a document suggests.
The Independent

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump and US ‘pushing for peace deal next month’ in wake of Putin general shooting
New reports suggest that US negotiators are hoping to wrap up talks within weeks

Mandelson-Starmer latest: Rayner ‘warned PM’ over former Labour minister’s Epstein links after police search homes
The former deputy prime minister reportedly told Starmer appointing Mandelson would be a mistake

Experts warn against ‘worrying’ rise in dangerous weight-loss ‘jab hacks’
Almost half of the 1.6 million people using weight-loss jabs admit to either trying dosing ‘hacks’, or turning to unlicensed drugs and sellers

Zelensky reveals US deadline for Ukraine and Russia to finalise peace deal and end war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated the US wants Ukraine and Russia to reach an agreement by June

She filmed Iran's violent crackdown on protesters. Now she is afraid to go outside
The 37-year-old Iranian beautician marched with her friends through the streets in her hometown of Karaj, taking video as they chanted against Iran's rulers

Protect inclusive spaces from gender-critical legal battles, Starmer told after Hampstead ladies pond row
Exclusive: Sir Keir Starmer and Bridget Phillipson have been urged by more than 140 feminist and LGBT+ organisations to protect trans-inclusive spaces

Ex-Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman dies aged 72 after cancer battle
Jeane Freeman was diagnosed with ‘incurable cancer’ last month

Police search Mandelson’s homes in Epstein probe as pressure mounts on Starmer
Pressure is building on Keir Starmer to explain the disgraced peer’s appointment

Top Russian general reportedly behind Salisbury poisonings shot in assassination bid in Moscow
Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of Russia's military intelligence arm, is in a serious condition in hospital

Islamic State affiliate claims suicide bombing that killed 31 at Shiite mosque in Pakistani capital
An affiliate of the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing inside a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital that killed 31 people and wounded 169 others

























