With a possible referendum looming, Carney and Smith find common ground on carbon pricing

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday's landmark agreement with Alberta is about "building trust in a Canada that works." Opinions will vary on his particular weighing of pragmatism and ambition, but he will presumably hope that he has something that can hold together.
Pair of First Nations in northwestern Ontario declare joint state of emergency over drug trafficking

Two neighbouring First Nations in northwestern Ontario have declared a joint state of emergency “due to the rising crime and violence trespassing into their communities.” Long Lake #58 First Nation and Ginoogaming First Nation, located about 300 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay off Highway 11, have reported escalating concerns about drug trafficking and gang-related violence. Here's how they're taking matters into their own hands.
In spies he trusts? In Cuba, Trump looks again to CIA chief, rather than a diplomat, to deliver a message

U.S. President Donald Trump's maximum pressure campaign on Cuba now includes overtly dispatching a spy chief to Havana to ensure that his demands are clear.
Hantavirus has no cure. Here's where researchers are at with treatments and vaccines

Researchers across the world are working on a hantavirus vaccine, though they say development is in the early stages and rollout could be years away.
Ontario has lowered its colorectal cancer screening age to 45. But should it be lower?

Ontario has lowered the screening age for colon cancer to 45 years old from 50. But patients and advocates say with the rising number of cases in young people, the age should be even lower.
Manitoba's social media ban could bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom, says Kinew

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his province's ban on social media and AI chatbots for kids will likely bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom — a move that comes as the federal government continues to deliberate over whether to enact its own restrictions.
Gen Z has dubbed Jessica the new Karen. Here are my thoughts as a Karen

The name Karen has become synonymous with rude and racist behaviour, unreasonable expectations and undue entitlement. But for Karen Scanlan, it’s just her name.
This woman is attempting to be the first to travel 26,000 km by horse

Olivia Cazes, from Armagh, Que., is attempting to become the first woman to travel solo on horseback along the transcontinental Pan-American Highway, which stretches from Argentina to Alaska.
$1.5B battery separator plant in Port Colborne, Ont., to proceed despite Honda Canada suspending EV plans

Work on the $1.56-billion Asahi Kasei battery separator plant in Port Colborne, Ont., is proceeding despite Honda Canada's announcement it has indefinitely suspended its $15-billion electric vehicle (EV) investment plans due to changing business conditions.
White House points to 'longstanding unfair trade practices' when asked about Gordie Howe bridge opening

For months, Canadian officials have said that the long-awaited opening of the $6.4 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge is dependent on various testing and commissioning tasks. But fresh comments from a Canadian cabinet member as well as two top U.S. officials suggest the current trade war is playing a role in the new border crossing's opening timeline.