Ottawa is promising measures to tackle the housing crisis. But the policies may not get to the heart of the problem. Also: Tension between Israel and Iran has diplomats scrambling to de-escalate a conflict that risks throwing the region into chaos. Plus: A star athlete in the 70s, a celebrity in the 80s, and an accused murder in the 90s, OJ Simpson has died. And: Rescuers in BC are trying to come up with a plan to save an orphaned orca whale stuck in an inlet.

Is interest rate relief in sight? For the first time in two years, the Bank of Canada is talking about lowering interest rates. Also: Canada’s wildfire season will start sooner this year and last longer. Planning is underway to prepare for a hot dry summer. Plus: Another Boeing whistleblower steps forward with allegations about the Dreamliner and 777 planes. He says they were improperly manufactured and could break apart, allegations strenuously denied by Boeing.

A landmark ruling by a top European court says Switzerland violated the rights of more than 2,000 senior women by not doing enough to protect them from climate change. The judgment could affect other climate cases going through the courts. Also: The parents of a Michigan high school shooter have been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. Plus: A Toronto lab is under scrutiny for providing incorrect paternity test results.

Millions looked skyward today at one of the biggest events on the celestial calendar.

For the lucky ones, the solar eclipse meant darkness in the mid-afternoon and the sight of the sun disappearing behind the moon’s shadow. Also: Canada lays out plans to modernize Canada’s military at a cost of billions of dollars, but fails to meet a NATO commitment of 2% of GDP. Plus: Boeing is under pressure after a piece of another passenger plane fell off during flight.

It's been six months since Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7th. After months of fighting and thousands dead, peace in the region still seems a long way off. Also: The federal government's dental care plan will soon provide coverage for some seniors without private insurance - but there are still many dentists who haven't signed up to take part in the program. Plus: An exhibit in Rome is giving people a taste of history - displaying a range of food menus from around the world.

After the body of an Israeli hostage was found in southern Gaza - pressure is growing on all sides to broker a ceasefire. Also: Ukrainian officials say the city of Kharkiv is the likely target of a new Russian offensive. Canada and other NATO members are stepping up aid for Ukraine - despite delays in the U.S. Plus: Six years after the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash, one of the surviving members has qualified for this summer's Paralympics.

Israel takes action against military officers for Monday's attack that killed seven aid workers. Humanitarian aid to Gaza increases after pressure from the United States. Also: Anger in the streets of Iran, as funerals are held for military leaders assassinated in an apparent Israeli airstrike. The strike could prompt a military response from Tehran. Plus: A look into why the youth unemployment rate is double the national average.

The United States is demanding “concrete and tangible steps” from Israel to protect civilians in Gaza. And: Canada’s influence in the NATO military alliance may be waning. Plus: Sales are down, and now Ford is delaying the start of EV production at its plant in Oakville by two years.

At the foreign interference inquiry, politicians including former Conservative party leader Erin O’Toole say they were targeted by the Chinese government. Also: The Canadian aid worker killed in Gaza was a new father and an Afghan war veteran. Plus: Some of the biggest names in music have signed an open letter calling for more protections against the predatory use of artificial intelligence.

World leaders express outrage over Israel’s drone strike on an aid convoy that killed seven workers, including a Canadian. The convoy had clearance from the Israeli army to travel along the route. Israel calls the deaths unintentional, but a chill has descended on the aid community trying to provide humanitarian assistance in a desperate situation. Also: Another announcement from the federal government leading up to this month’s budget. This time… $6 billion for housing. Plus: The comedy world is mourning Joe Flaherty - a founding member of SCTV. He left his mark on the Canadian comedy scene.