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The war in the Middle East is pushing up the price of pretty much everything here in Canada. The inflation rate rose to 2.4 per cent in March — largely driven by the price of oil. One of the biggest jumps — the cost of food.

And: Ottawa says the number of people who enrolled in the Canadian military surged in the last year. But the number of people who left the military also went up.

Also: Uncertain — that’s the status of peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. The American delegation is supposed to be in Pakistan on Tuesday for the talks. Iran says it hasn’t decided yet to go.

Plus: Lebanon ceasefire holding — so far, Starmer’s fate up for debate, B.C. pauses its plans to amend how the government works with Indigenous peoples, and more.

Mark Carney is doubling down on his “Canada Strong” message ahead of a key trade review deadline. In an address posted on YouTube, the prime minister vows to diversify the economy, and protect Canada’s future -- no matter the political climate. And who he quotes might provide the biggest clues of all.

Also: Nearly two million Canadians are believed to have ADHD. But the diagnosis is highly gendered.
Boys and men are not only more likely to get a diagnosis, but it's often discovered much earlier.
That's why researchers at the University of Calgary are looking for hundreds of women and girls to study how ADHD affects them throughout their lives.

And: They're the voice of students across the country. But many of Canada's campus radio stations are at risk of going silent. The student unions who fund them say radio is outdated, lost in the noise of social media. However, there is a renewed push to see an on-campus radio resurgence.

Plus: U.S. and Iran prepare for a new round of peace talks, Mass shooting kills eight children in Louisiana, Preserving Ukraine's cultural heritage, and more.

Spring flooding is threatening several parts of central and eastern Canada this weekend. Environment Canada expects more rain to fall in the coming days. Affected communities across Quebec and Ontario are preparing for the worst.

Also: Iran's Revolutionary Guard says any vessel moving towards the Strait of Hormuz will be targeted. The critical waterway was declared open for business just a day ago. But now, access is once again restricted.It's the latest bit of diplomatic whiplash, as both Iran and the U.S. extend olive branches while wielding them like clubs.

And: They're catchy, colourful, and potentially harmful. AI generated content aimed at toddlers and pre-schoolers is all over YouTube. That prevalance has child development experts worried.

Plus: Farmers fighting outdated tax laws, Corruption inside Cricket Canada, Cherry blossom tourists overwhelming rural Japan, and more.

Open, closed, safe, dangerous… the talk about what’s happening in the Strait of Hormuz is anything but straight. Washington and Tehran say it is open to traffic, but many ships are waiting to make sure that all is well.

And: Thousands of people return to their homes in southern Lebanon. The country’s health ministry released a new casualty toll from the six week war between Hezbollah and Israel: nearly 2,300 Lebanese were killed and 7,500 wounded. 14 Israelis were killed by Hezbollah over the same period. CBC is on the ground in Lebanon.

Also: Peptides are showing up everywhere in the world of online wellness influencing — promising big results with little effort, for your muscles, your mind, and even your face. But Health Canada is warning those grey‑market injectables can be dangerous.

Plus: B.C. launches a pilot program to analyze street drugs using artificial intelligence, flooding grips communities, controversy over Alberta election boundaries, and more.

U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire. And he says the leaders of the two countries will meet face-to-face for the first time in more than 40 years.

And: The Artemis II crew reflects on their historic mission around the moon.

Also: The darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but the disease is still having a big impact on hospitals.

Plus: Housing report, demands for action over RCMP spying on First Nations leadership, and more.