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Dozens of lawsuits allege OpenAI failed to alert police about violent chat logs before the Tumbler Ridge massacre; The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial remains deadlocked after five days of deliberations over the deaths of her three children; Rising oil prices tied to the Iran war are driving up pump costs as Ottawa extends its federal fuel tax pause into early 2027.

August 31, 2026: The Liberals handily clinched three federal byelections, and the results will have knock-on effects for more than just Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Lake Ontario’s newest piece of signage is just the latest in an ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S.; tariffs are usually passed down to the consumer, but some Canadian businesses say they’re opting to pay extra to help their customers; dozens of Canadians are still missing after a deadly landslide in Nepal; and more.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for U.S. government agencies; Trade talks remain uncertain as Canada and the U.S. make moves on French-language protections and seafood tariffs behind the scenes; Quebec heads to the polls Oct. 5 as the CAQ faces a tight race amid trade tensions and renewed talk of separation.

Canada will impose counter-tariffs on more than 700 U.S. imports starting Sept. 8, with $7.8B in new support measures; U.S. President Trump floated the renaming of Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' as tensions rise over retaliatory tariffs; Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. Genevieve Beauchemin looks back at her remarkable career, her legacy, songwriting, acting, and philanthropy.

Trump’s latest comments on social media cause additional tensions as trade talks continue to deteriorate; the newest U.S. tariffs are expected to have continued negative impacts on small businesses on the Canadian side of the dispute; Conservatives are calling on the federal government to continue the tax pause until Canada Day 2027; and more.

Canada and the U.S. race to reach a trade deal as U.S. President Trump's threat of 50% tariffs looms over Canadian goods. A B.C. pulp mill closure is costing hundreds of forestry jobs, with workers blaming U.S. tariffs and ongoing trade uncertainty; Police are investigating after a man reportedly entered an Edmonton Sikh temple and stabbed people inside, leaving two injured.

While Premier Eby strictly opposes ending the ban on American alcohol, Premier Ford says it could be worth it to protect other sectors; The deadline for new U.S. tariffs has been postponed to Saturday. Mike Le Couteur on what this means for Canada, and whether a deal will be reached; and, local musicians in Manitoba express their fears about what the proliferation of AI-generated music will mean for their livelihoods.

Canada-U.S. trade talks intensify in Washington as Wednesday's deadline approaches for 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian goods; Grocery prices are continuing to climb, but at a slower pace than before; A new agreement between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec aims to reshape the Churchill Falls power deal and address affordability. Garrett Barry reports.

The pressure is on as Canadian officials work in Washington to try and finalize a trade deal; community members and business owners stay the Stellantis plant uncertainty is impacting numerous areas of the local economy; several Conservative MPs spoke in confidence about their concerns over Pierre Poilievre’s leadership in the party; and more.

A study found 10 children died in e-bike and e-scooter incidents last year, prompting doctors to raise safety concerns; Canadian and U.S. trade negotiators meet in Washington ahead of a tariff deadline and possible 50% duties; Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador near a new Churchill Falls deal as both provinces focus on energy security.

 Canada and the U.S. meet again for urgent trade talks as an August 19 deadline nears and possible 50% tariffs loom; Fire crews from Mexico and Costa Rica arrive as wildfires devastate Summerland, destroying homes and raising major economic concerns; B.C. homeowners face soaring insurance costs and limited coverage. Adrian Ghobrial has more on the financial risks of living in high-risk zones.

First responders continue to support with evacuations and firefighting as the province declares a state of emergency; as trade talks enter another week, concerns are growing that Canada may have to make additional concessions to avoid the tariffs; data shows youth, including teenagers, have had some luck in finding summer jobs; and more.