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Ottawa is set to unveil its new defence industry strategy that bets big on building at home, while promising to boost military exports by 50 per cent, and create more than 125,000 jobs within the next decade. Carrying a price tag of more than $6 billion dollars, the plan was developed to improve Canada’s readiness, and decrease reliance on foreign suppliers, like the U.S..

Also: The state of support in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, and how last week’s mass shooting exposed gaps in the community’s mental and physical healthcare system.

And: Digital detox. The Canadian social media start up that promises a safer space for kids.

Plus: Chinese EV cybersecurity concerns, land fight in Occupied West Bank, the Canadian permit program affecting U.S. citizens, and more.

The ceasefire in Gaza is under threat again. Local health officials say nearly a dozen people are dead, after the latest attacks by Israel. They come days before meetings in Washington about Gaza's future. Meanwhile, Israel's government is facing more questions over what it knew about the October 7th attacks.

Also: It was the sexual abuse case that sent shockwaves through France and around the world. In 2024, Gisele Pelicot made the extrordinary decision to waive her anonymity during the rape trial of her now former husband. Now, Pelicot has written a memoir, published this week. She recently sat down with Piya Chattopadhyay - host of The Sunday Magazine - in a Canadian broadcast exclusive interview.

And: Its now halfway through the Olympic Winter Games in Milan, and Canada's gold medal drought has has finally ended. That win is courtesy of Mikael Kingsbury in dual moguls.

Plus: Back to school plans for students and teachers after tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, Growing anxiety among Canadians, and more.

Five European countries are accusing Russia of using a rare poison from dart frogs on Alexei Navalny, which led to his death two years ago. The popular dissident, who had previously recovered from another suspected Russian poisoning, headed an opposition movement against president Vladimir Putin. The announcement overshadowed the gathering of the Munich Security Conference, which has also been a test of western allies relationship with the U.S.

Also: Hundreds of thousands of protesters filled Canadian city streets today. Its part of a Global Day of Action -- as Iranian communities call for regime change. Sparked by an economic crisis, the protests began in December but have spread beyond Iran... with the largest held in Munich, Los Angeles and Toronto. It also comes as fears grow over a potential military intervention by the U.S.

And: The Milano Cortina Olympics are well underway. But 20 athletes are competing as neutral, not for their home countries. That's because of restrictions that also bar one of the fiercest hockey nations from taking part.

Plus: Canada's FIRST Inuit-led university, Olympic newbies, Dating in Hong Kong, and more.

The people of Tumbler Ridge will be joined by local, provincial and federal leaders as they hold a vigil tonight to mourn those lost in Tuesday’s shooting.

Also: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the U.S. and Europe need to repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust. Merz says a deep rift has opened up, driven by tariffs and U.S. president Donald Trump’s efforts to take over Greenland and to get out of NATO.

And: An LA-based company that makes personalized AI avatars has signed a deal with MLB's Players Inc — the business arm of the players' association. They're creating stylized, cartoonish avatars of baseball players that fans will be able to chat with one-on-one.

Plus: Federal election annulled in Quebec riding, whether rebates on EVs will make a difference to car buyers, dual citizens of the United Kingdom and Canada are caught up in new travel rules, and more.

Putting names and faces to the pain in Tumbler Ridge. After the deadly school shooting took several young lives, parents are grappling with loss and sharing stories in a shattered community. Meanwhile, investigators continue to dig into the background of the suspect.

Also: The Trump administration ends an Obama-era environmental policy allowing the government to regulate fossil fuel emissions. President Trump says scrapping the rule will save money. Critics warn it will lead to increased pollution and a further rise in planet-warming greenhouse gases.

And: Heavy medal. Canadian Mikaël Kingsbury solidifies his Olympic legacy, becoming the Games’ most decorated freestyle skier of all time.

Plus: Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach’s sex assault trial starts, elections in Bangladesh, Oshawa hockey fans told to clean up their act, and more.