A total of seven Israelis and nearly 300 hundred Palestinians have been released over the past week. It’s a hopeful sign that the ceasefire deal is progressing as planned toward a permanent end to the war and a lasting peace in the region. Plus, the federal government and businesses are bracing themselves after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods entering the U.S. 

Why Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants the province to go to the polls 16 months early; and the criticism against what he's planning to do during the campaign. Why U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat is fuelling calls to eliminate the trade barriers between Canadian provinces. A lifeline from Ottawa: how much money Canada Post is receiving from the federal government. Plus, why Israeli troops will be sticking around Lebanon longer than planned, and what this means for the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. And planting the seeds of change: why more people are digging indoor gardening and growing their own food.

Why U.S. President Donald Trump says America doesn't need Canada; his claims the U.S. is being ripped off by its closest ally; and where does Trump's new two-gender policy leave Canadians? Southern California's new wildfires, and why forecasted rain could make the situation worse. When Ontarians could head to the polls. And Thailand's celebrations after becoming the first southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage.

Amazon's decision to close its Quebec warehouses, the prime suspicions it's because one facility unionized, and what the shutdown means for customers. Where the RCMP needs more officers, and the potential ways to solve its recruitment crisis. Prince Harry's major legal victory over Rupert Murdoch's U.K. tabloid the Sun. Plus, the cat came back the very next day: how a feline named Mittens ended up taking three flights in 24 hours before being reunited with her owner.

The escalating threats in what could become a serious trade war between Canada and the U.S. The newest executive orders from U.S. President Donald Trump that are courting legal action. How Elon Musk is defending his one-armed gesture at Trump's inauguration. Plus, what happened after a Nova Scotia musician discovered an album under his name that he had no part in making.

U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration; his pledges and promises to transform America; when Canada could be hit with Trump's tariffs, and what Canadian business leaders and politicians want in the meantime. Plus, the relief and emotional reunions in Gaza as its fragile peace holds for now.

The first three hostages were released from Hamas custody early Sunday, as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect. Aid is now flowing into Gaza and Palestinians are finally able to return home — but for a moment it seemed as if it might not happen. Plus, Chrystia Freeland’s Liberal leadership launch in Toronto was disrupted by protesters. And, seen as a rising star in the party, Karina Gould also launched her bid to lead the Liberals, and the country.

Dozens of Israeli hostages from Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks are set to be released, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, as a long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza is just hours away. But how long can the fragile deal hold, after 15 months of war? Plus, the latest contenders to join the federal Liberal leadership race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Can any of them gain the momentum to take on Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre? And the possible lifeline from President-Elect Donald Trump to TikTok, before the social media giant faces a ban across the U.S.

Canada's last-minute preparations to prevent a tariff war with the U.S., and the plan for billions of dollars in potential counter-tariffs. Former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland confirms her Liberal leadership bid: why she says she's the one to take on Donald Trump. Israel's security Cabinet approves the ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas, that would pause the 15-month war in Gaza. And the eagle that tried to cross the road, but couldn't. How a Canadian wildlife group helped a bird soar back into the sky.

Mark Carney officially launches his federal Liberal leadership bid: why he says he should get the job; and whom he's already going after. The deepening fears about the damage U.S. tariffs could cause, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new weapon to fight them. Why U.S. President Joe Biden warns that tech titans are threatening American democracy. Plus, remembering David Lynch: how the influential Hollywood director made a career out of embracing the bizarre.