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A Kelowna, B.C., winery has left a number of couples jilted at the altar after going into receivership. Court documents show Vibrant Vine owes lenders nearly $7 million — and took wedding bookings despite being in financial trouble.

The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

Val De La Cruz and his son Jeb were lining up for a lemonade at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival last April when the two were struck by an SUV ramming through the crowd. One year on, the 2 ½-year-old is back to giggling and singing, but his parents are still dealing with injuries and fear.

After stating last fall that three pending Manitoba megaprojects could wean this province off federal equalization payments within 10 years, Premier wab Kinew now says only a Port of Churchill expansion can transform the provincial economy.

Acadia University student Sujit Acharya owed thousands in tuition and had a few hundred dollars to his name when he decided to make some Nepalese dumplings for a festival in the hopes to earn some money. The business now sells its products at farmers' markets and in several stores. And that's just the start of his plans.

Though no one is tracking medically unassisted births in Canada, infant mortality data from the Ontario coroner, the challenges of accessing maternal medicine in rural B.C., and a growing online freebirthing community suggest more women are choosing this route.

National Day Calendar recognizes over 3,000 special days, weeks and months that are celebrated worldwide. The days honour everything from jelly beans to beer cans — but if every day is special, is any day truly special?

Research indicates that about one in five Canadians have high levels of Lipoprotein(a), putting them at greater risk of a heart attack or stroke. And yet, many people have no idea because there is no routine screening for Lp(a), which also has no symptoms. That's something experts have been wanting to change.

Elopement, when an autistic person runs or wanders away from caregivers or a safe location, is a regular school safety consideration. Yet advocates and experts say the elopement of a nine-year-old from school this week puts the spotlight on inadequate in-school support of Ontario students with disabilities.

Wendy Lintner's twin sons with autism are in Grade 5. At one time, both were not attending school full-time. Not because she doesn’t believe in education or because they don't want to be there, but because the school system simply hasn’t been able to support their needs.

OPP say there were multiple people on board when the 15-foot aluminum boat capsized.

Springer is playing out his last season of a six-year, $150-million (U.S.) contract that the Blue Jays signed him to back in 2021.

All eastbound collector and express lanes on Highway 401 from Whites Road are closed following multiple collisions early Sunday morning.

Officials believe the accused gunman traveled by train from California to Chicago and then on to Washington.

There's much to be learned from asking why kids are missing class and what some schools have tried to get them back.

Ahead of the April 28 spring economic update it's becoming clearer how Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne are making their mark on the government's books to respond to world events.

After nearly five years of routinely turning away hundreds of people a night, sector workers say the milestone shows how far the system can stretch in an emergency — a strategy that could be repeated in extreme summer heat.

The French government has invested enormous sums in sustainable transit in Paris, Doug Ford should do the same for Toronto.

Public disagreement with Donald Trump, and Mark Carney too, as well as political scandals at home, have been no bar to global popularity for Pedro Sánchez.

Do we need a global order? Did we even believe in the old one?

Thom Tillis said he would support the confirmation after DOJ dropped its investigation of current chair

More than 2,500 people have been killed in Israeli strikes since the most recent war between Hezbollah and Israel began on March 2

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid say they will join forces in upcoming elections in attempt to oust current PM

People streamed in from different parts of the city to place candles on a large radiation hazard symbol as they marked the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster. The midnight commemoration honoured not only those killed in the accident, but all those who risked their lives to contain its aftermath.

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya wins London Marathon, beating previous men’s world record by 65 seconds

King Charles and Queen Camilla are due to visit the U.S. on Monday for four-day state visit

How the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner unfolded.

U.S. kept envoys at home as second round of talks with Iran fell apart over the weekend

Social media suggests the suspect is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer from California

Law enforcement said 31-year-old suspect is believed to have been targeting administration officials

Iran’s foreign minister left Pakistan before U.S. envoys arrived for ceasefire talks, as tensions persist and global trade remains strained by Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's trip comes as much of the world has been on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump said a meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States on Thursday went 'very well,' leading to the extension of the ceasefire set to expire Monday.

The tourist, identified as a 28-year-old woman, intended to 'touch' the statue's carved private parts, officials said.

The Chinese Embassy in Washington said it opposes "the baseless allegations," adding that Beijing "attaches great importance to the protection of intellectual property rights."

Harry, whose visit comes as the country endures its fifth year of war with Russia, said it was 'good to be back in Ukraine' upon arrival at the city's main railway station.

“I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be...that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump posted.

The measures were prepared early this year and set to be announced in February to mark the fourth anniversary of the conflict, but Hungary and Slovakia had opposed the move.

The U.K. Parliament has passed a bill that will permanently outlaw sales of tobacco products, including cigarettes, to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.

Iranian media said the Revolutionary Guard had seized two of the ships, marking a further escalation, though the White House said the seizures didn't violate ceasefire terms.

President Isaac Herzog of Israel has decided not to issue a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption case at this time, and instead will seek mediation, officials say.

Each side is betting it can last longer than the other, analysts say. But there are risks in a stalemate without a deal.

About 40 percent of American adults believe that we are living in the “end times,” according to a 2022 poll. Where did that idea come from?

An incident involving an armed man at the White House correspondents’ dinner has the president to renewing his push for a project slowed by litigation.

How ICE transformed a Chicago neighborhood.

President Trump posted surveillance footage of Nilufa Easmin’s brutal killing by another immigrant to advance his agenda. Behind the rhetoric was a more nuanced story.

Senator Thom Tillis said he had received assurances from federal prosecutors that eased his concerns, setting the stage for a key committee vote on Kevin Warsh.

Cease-fires in Lebanon and Iran are on shaky ground, with military attacks flaring and direct talks between Washington and Tehran to end their war stalled.

Dwarkesh Patel was a bored college sophomore looking for intellectual stimulation. Now he commands interviews with Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg and holds his own with deeply nerdy A.I. researchers.

Shots were fired at the hotel hosting the White House correspondents’ dinner. Authorities said the attack was carried out by a lone gunman who was brought down by the Secret Service.

Leaders from the U.K., France, the EU and Pakistan react to a shooting at a high-profile dinner in Washington, D.C., with Trump and his cabinet members.

Ube, a naturally sweet, starchy vegetable grown in the Philippines, has transcended Filipino culture and become a social media sensation.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had been expected to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday.

"Right to repair" legislation is an issue that political candidates across the U.S. have made part of their affordability messaging.

Dating is becoming a financial decision for young Americans, with higher costs and paid apps leading many to cut back on dates.

A growing number of Gen Zers and millennial consumers with disposable income are shifting away from both luxury- and discount-priced retail items alike.

A decade ago, Bradley Krae left the United States to teach English in Shenzhen, China. He spends less money and says the has found his own version of the American Dream there.

Software giants are seeing their worst stock performance in years on fears of AI disruption. Now they have a new problem.

Shares of Intel have more than doubled this year on optimism that backing from the government will help the company's position in AI.

Nvidia's stock closed at its first record since October, as a rally in Intel pushed chipmakers higher.

Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, West Africa’s most well-armed militants, struck across Mali in an “unprecedented” attack in the epicenter of global terrorism.

The president’s announcement came after Iranian officials left Pakistan on Saturday and downplayed the prospect of direct talks with U.S. officials on a deal.

Russia’s invasion deepens the saga of Ukraine’s Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. A woman who fled war and ended up there says, “We overcame radiation. We will overcome Russia, too.”

With the war in its fifth year, talks stalled and sanctions biting deeper, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ratings are falling and citizens are voicing despair.

In the run-up to World War II, King George VI sought to rally American support with a garden party at the British Embassy, but it didn’t go exactly as planned.

Flávio Bolsonaro, 44, says he’s a more measured version of his father: “I’m the Bolsonaro you always wanted.”

Ahead of a Trump-Xi summit, Washington widens its crackdown on secretive oil and chemical trade between Beijing and Tehran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he delayed revealing his diagnosis to prevent Iran from using it as “propaganda.” He said treatment had left “no trace” of the cancer.

Israel carried out fresh strikes Friday after President Donald Trump’s announcement. Hezbollah called the ceasefire “meaningless.”

A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.

The King is "being kept fully informed of developments" after the shooting, Buckingham Palace says.

This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir's judgement and leadership.

The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.

Police said two boys, aged one and three, died at the scene. A woman in her 30s was arrested.

An eyewitness says "thousands" of people were evacuated from the club.

Esme Hamilton holds off challenge from fellow Englishwoman Cara Gainer to win her first European Tour title at the South African Open.

The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.

Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.

Gunman allegedly sent manifesto to family minutes before opening fire, as president insists 'brave' King will still visit US

Buckingham Palace said talks are taking place to review ‘what degree the events of Saturday evening may or may not impact on the operational planning for the visit’

The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting was identified as California man Cole Tomas Allen

Disease and cold temperatures killed nearly 30 sloths at a Florida import warehouse in 2024 and 2025, according to a state report

Officials in Colombia say the number of people killed in a bombing in a volatile region in the country's southwest has risen to 20

The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is one of Washington’s curious rituals

As the prime minister faces existential questions about his future in power, he said he still believes he can win the next election

Trump called for Americans to put aside their differences and unite

‘I couldn’t stay silent and walk out pretending someone like Jake Tapper is one of the good guys,’ Lake said

The suspect has been charged with firearms and assault charges, federal officials said. He will be arraigned on Monday