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The federal government has unveiled the next steps in its national gun buyback program. Since 2020, Ottawa has banned about 2,500 models of what it calls "assault-style" firearms, offering Canadians compensation to hand them in. But the program is under fire from some gun owners, and not all parts of the country are co-operating.Also: In Greenland, Denmark, and Iqaluit - thousands of protesters came together with a unified message: "Hands off Greenland". U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating his efforts to annex the territory by threatening tariffs on European countries that try to stand in his way.And: It's almost considered a classic thing to see in British Columbia - drift logs scattered along beaches and waterways. What many people may not realize is those logs are destroying critical ecosystems that keep the ocean healthy.Plus: First Nation sues the U.S. government over oil and gas development, Cartagena replaces horse-drawn carriages, Music's effect on the brain, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney strikes a deal with Beijing to allow Chinese EVs into Canada, in exchange for a break on canola tariffs and other products. The agreement marks a new direction in Canada’s relationship with China, that some observers worry could come at a cost — both domestically, and with the U.S.Also: The Federal Court of Appeal rules the Trudeau government overstepped by invoking the Emergencies Act to clear convoy protests that all but shut down Ottawa nearly four years ago, saying the demonstrators ‘fell well short of a threat to national security.’And: The Toronto Blue Jays lose their star shortstop, Bo Bichette, to free agency. The 28-year-old, 2-time MLB all-star reportedly signed with the New York Mets for $126 million over three years.Plus: Trump weighs in on Canada-China deal, the mood in Iran, Minneapolis unrest, and more.

A griefstricken Montreal man tells CBC News his family was killed in Iran during the recent uprising. Iranians have endured weeks of government crackdowns and violence. The tragic news comes as Ottawa confirms the first known Canadian death in Iran, at the hands of the Iranian regime.Also: A ferocious winter storm pummels Ontario and Quebec, shutting schools, snarling traffic and travel across two provinces, and causing dozens of crashes on major roads and highways.And: What to expect for 2026 in Canada’s housing market, after tariffs triggered widespread anxiety among both homeowners and buyers, sending the sector to a limp to the finish line for 2025.Plus: Trump offered Nobel peace prize medal, threats to Minneapolis, Carney’s MOUs with China, Ukraine’s energy nightmare, and more.

Saddled with controversies, and lagging in the polls, Quebec Premier Francois Legault is stepping down. The announcement triggers a leadership race for the Coalition Avenir Quebec party, just months before a provincial election. Legault says he’ll stay in his post until his replacement is picked.Also: ‘Agree to disagree.’ Officials from Greenland and Denmark meet with members of the Trump Administration and politely push back against U.S. annexation threats, while NATO leaders pledge to boost security in the region.And: ‘Thank you for holding. What is your gripe?’ The new data that shows more Canadians than ever have a bone to pick with their telco providers.Plus: Concerns of U.S. strikes in Iran, PM Carney lands in China, Earth’s blistering heat-streak, and more.

Mark Carney heads to China with designs on trade diversification. But his plans may get big pushback from some Canadian premiers, and their competing economic needs.The Prime Minister made a stop in B.C. before his Chinese trip, for a meeting with First Nations leaders who oppose Ottawa’s pipeline pledge with Alberta, and the project’s goal to send oil to tankers along the West Coast.Also: The U.S. President tells Iranian protesters ‘help is on the way,’ as Iran’s regime continues its brutal crackdown on demonstrators, and Canadians nervously watch the developments for any signs from loved ones caught in the unrest.And: Soaring food prices have some Canadians doing more to watch what they eat, and spend less on eating out. And it’s having a big effect on one industry in particular.Plus: More unrest in Minneapolis, Ottawa’s promise to tackle extortion crimes, and more.