Trump and Xi to meet again after Xi says Taiwan misstep could take ties to 'dangerous place'

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet again Friday to wrap up a two-day state visit that has featured pomp and business deals — but also a stark warning from Xi that mishandling the Taiwan issue could ‌push U.S.-China relations to "a very dangerous place."


Kamloops, B.C., firefighters save 8 ducklings that fell into storm drain

Kamloops, B.C., firefighters had to reach into the dark depths of a storm drain earlier this week for a unique rescue — that of eight trapped mallard ducklings.


At Issue | Carney's energy-climate balancing act

At Issue this week: Prime Minister Mark Carney juggles fighting climate change while pushing energy development — but is caucus with him? Plus, Danielle Smith's government vows to fight a court decision to throw out a petition for an Alberta separation referendum.


University of Toronto revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie’s honorary degree

The University of Toronto has rescinded Buffy Sainte-Marie’s honorary degree, following a petition to revoke the honour.


Father of boy killed in Edmonton dog attack testifies at owner’s trial

The father of an 11-year-old boy who died following a dog attack two years ago testified Thursday at the trial of the owner charged in connection with the death.


CIA chief meets Cuban officials to deliver message: Trump wants 'fundamental changes'

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials, including Raul Castro's grandson, during a high-level visit to the island Thursday, Cuban and U.S. officials said.


Mario Lemieux named greatest player in Canadian junior hockey history

Mario Lemieux was ranked the greatest player in major junior hockey history as the Canadian Hockey League unveiled its all-time Top 50 list Thursday.


Vancouver mayor 'objectively harassed' city councillor, breached code of conduct, investigation finds

An investigation into Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's behaviour has found that he breached the city's code of conduct and misused his influence to personally attack Coun. Sean Orr shortly after Orr was elected in 2025.


U.S. to slap tariffs on Canadian mushrooms


Cuba suffers partial grid failure hours after minister reveals country out of fuel oil, diesel

Cuba's electrical grid suffered a partial collapse early on Thursday morning, the country's grid operator UNE said, snuffing out power across eastern Cuba and testing the patience of Cubans already exhausted ‌from seemingly interminable blackouts amid a U.S. fuel blockade.