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- Canada unveils its retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. Mackenzie Gray explains how Ottawa is hitting back. Jacqueline Hansen looks at the federal support being offered to some businesses. Jillian Piper tells you how premiers are bracing for what could be a very long fight, and how Ontario Premier Doug Ford is backtracking. Touria Izri reports on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat: renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. And from bloom to bust: Eric Sorensen explains how the trade could affect Canada's budding flower industry.
Redmond Shannon looks at how new American sanctions against Iran are instead of reigniting tensions with China.
Candice Cole reports on how the U.S. is set to revoke the visas of 200,000 asylum seekers.
Plus: an unparalleled talent who rose from poverty to become one of the world's biggest names. Heather Yourex-West remembers the life of legendary singer, songwriter, and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who died today at the age of 80 after being recently diagnosed with cancer.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - The blowback from the broken trade talks between Canada and the U.S. just keeps growing. Mackenzie Gray tells you about U.S. President Donald Trump's newest threat, as Prime Minister Mark Carney offers up new comments on the saga.
Eric Sorensen looks at how Trump is also taunting Canada, and unleashing members of the White House to go on the offensive.
Jillian Piper explains how Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have some choice words for each other.
Jacqueline Hansen looks at how the trade war could affect the wallets of Canadians.
And Heather Yourex-West explores the debate about whether Canada should use Canadian oil and gas exports as a bargaining tool.
Candice Cole reports on the White House warning Iran of an "economic D-day."
Redmond Shannon looks at how the United Kingdom and France are stepping up missile support for Ukraine, and what Ukraine says it still needs.
And Melissa Ridgen tells you about the new $2 coin honouring 100 years of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - After trade talks between Canada and the U.S. collapsed, President Donald Trump is airing his grievances. Eric Sorensen reports on what Trump is accusing Canada of. Heidi Petracek looks at how Canadians are reacting to the latest chapter in Canada-U.S. tensions. And Felicia Parrillo explains how Quebec's French language laws became an issue in the failed negotiations.
Redmond Shannon explains how social media may have been a factor in a wrong-way crash in England that left five young men and two police officers dead.
Eric also looks at how one of America's greatest water sources is drying up.
Plus: go climb a tree! Teagan Rasche takes you to the 36th Annual ISA Prairie Chapter Tree Climbing Competition in Winnipeg.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - The trade talks between Canada and the U.S. collapsed late last night, so President Donald Trump's hefty 50 per cent tariffs are now in effect. Mackenzie Gray reports on the core sticking points, how Canada plans to retaliate, and how Prime Minister Mark Carney says it feels like Canada is going to war.
Touria Izri looks at how Canada's premiers are reacting to the trade impasse; Jasmine King explains how the financial impact is only beginning; and Reggie Cecchini explores how the tariffs pose a political risk for Trump.
Jacqueline Hansen looks at how drone deliveries are taking off in the U.S., and how the idea isn't flying in Canada quite yet.
And want to live longer? Melissa Ridgen reports on the research suggesting gardening may help.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - Yet another U.S. tariff deadline is looming over Canada. Mackenzie Gray looks at how another round of last-minute trade talks are going between Canadian and American officials; and Sarah MacDonald hears from businesses who say a long-term tariff of any amount could be hugely hurtful.
Phil Carpenter reports on what Montreal police are planning to do in an attempt to regain public trust.
Eric Sorensen reports on Thunderhead, the national monument unveiled today in Ottawa honouring the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Candice Cole looks at how the U.S. will soon unveil what President Donald Trump calls the "most crushing economic operation ever" against Iran.
Touria Izri tells you about what a new Canadian-made drone can do that would send other drones crashing; how it was inspired by cats; and how it can aid research.
Plus, between a rock and a hard place: Heather Yourex-West reports on the new Canadian technology that helped with a cave rescue in Alberta.
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