World Report

Reports of gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran reverses reopening.
French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon attack; Macron blames Hezbollah.
White House grants new Russian oil waivers to cool soaring energy prices.
Myanmar's newly elected leader, Min Aung Hlaing, pardons thousands of inmates, including political prisoners.
The Toronto Raptors are back in the post-season for the first time in four years.
Arkells celebrate Record Store Day with new album release and "grass-green" vinyl.

Oil prices plunge as Iran and the U.S. declare the Strait of Hormuz open; meanwhile, a million displaced people begin a perilous return to southern Lebanon.
Keir Starmer welcomes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz but warns a permanent international mission is still needed to keep the global economy from being "held to ransom."
Myanmar frees former president Win Myint as part of a New Year amnesty for more than 4,500 prisoners.
A US-Mexico labour panel rules against Canadian-owned gold mine in Mexico for violating workers' rights.
Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser is worried about the increasing use of the Charter's 'notwithstanding clause'.
Ontario Court of Appeal considers overturning law prohibiting class-action suits against province's Children's Aid Societies.

Middle East Peace Talks: conflicting reports on whether Israeli and Lebanese leaders will speak today, no date for another round of negotiations with Iran.
Pope Leo blasts global leaders favouring war over peace, saying the world is "being ravaged ​by a handful ​of tyrants."
Veteran Canadian military police officer suing Ottawa and US gun-maker SIG Sauer, alleges injury from faulty pistol ended his career.
Imperial Oil apologizes for a pipeline spill near Cold Lake, Alberta.
Canada Real estate association slashes 2026 forecast as high rates stall the spring market.
Ontario flood victims describe "unbelievably fast" rising waters as states of emergency are declared.
The Canada Revenue Agency mistakenly approved a $5 million refund to BC businesswoman.

Canada commits $120 million to help the people of Sudan as civil war enters its fourth year.
US President Donald Trump tells Fox News the war in Iran is very close to over.
Trump lashes out at Pope Leo again on social media.
CBC News has confirmed some major Canadian food suppliers are getting ready to implement fuel surcharges.
Critics slam Ontario's plan to expand jails and increase capacity by more than 60%
How Canadian Rangers spent 52 days patrolling the Northwest Passage.

Federal Liberals win all three by-elections to give Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government.
Carney government announces temporary suspension of federal tax on gas and diesel fuel until Labour Day.
Ambassadors from Lebanon and Israel expected to hold first direct talks in decades today in Washington.
International Monetary Fund lays out 3 global scenarios based on length of the war in Iran... All involve higher energy prices.
Alberta's nursing union calls on AB Premier Danielle Smith to speed up plans for weapon detectors in hospitals.
Australian actress Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault, which singer denies.
CBC News secret-shoppers uncover Loblaw, Sobeys still overcharging customers for underweight meat.