President Donald Trump gathered his Cabinet on Wednesday as he seeks to finalize a deal to end the ongoing war in the Middle East, a move that some of his supporters worry could embolden Iran. The negotiations, which have been conducted behind closed doors, aim to bring a halt to hostilities that have destabilized the region for months.
Oil Sector Under Pressure
Rory Johnston, founder of Commodity Context, joined BNN Bloomberg to discuss the oil sector amid continued tensions at the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway has seen increased military presence, raising concerns about supply disruptions. Johnston noted that any escalation could spike oil prices globally.
Domestic Developments
In other news, Ontario elderly homeowners are fighting back against what they describe as 'rotten' renovation contracts, with one homeowner stating, 'You can't trust anybody.' Meanwhile, Toronto drivers are advised on the best times to fill up their gas tanks this week as prices fluctuate.
A group in Vancouver expressed dissatisfaction with the mayor's plan after a pool promise fell through. In British Columbia, RCMP dismantled two clandestine drug labs, and a victim of a Calgary CTrain attack spoke out, saying, 'I got beaten.'
Calgary's free fare zone will remain until at least 2027, while Ottawa continues to enjoy a stretch of 20 C temperatures. An OC Transpo bus came loose from a tow truck and rolled into a Train Yards store, causing damage. Saint-Denis Street in Montreal is losing its car-free status this summer.
In Brossard, a child on a bike was hit by a car, and a new Costco location was approved in Edmonton. Advocates are seeking solutions for an Alberta lake losing 20 centimetres annually. Fishery officers seized 1,000 lbs of lobster in Port la Tour, Nova Scotia, and RCMP continues to investigate a missing man last seen in Grande Anse.
Political Exchanges
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew fact-checked Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on separation in a testy exchange. Manitoba introduced a bill to reduce flavoured vape availability, though some groups want more restrictions. A Saskatoon university student is volunteering in Ukraine amid escalating attacks.
Regina police officers were cleared in a 2024 fatal shooting on Garry Street. A collision between an LRT train and a truck occurred in downtown Kitchener. The Guelph Arboretum launched a bumblebee tracker project.
The NDP wants SaskPower's rate review scrapped due to a $26 billion coal refurbishment. Inside Nutrien's pilot plant, new methods to improve potash production are being tested. Local 6500 in Sudbury reached a tentative agreement with Vale.
Canada is in a 'different spot' regarding Trump tariffs, according to a U.S. trade czar. Supporters regret the loss of London's supervised consumption site, citing a 'higher likelihood of more overdoses.' An inquest heard that an inmate requested hospital hours before death. A young man was found asleep in an idling vehicle and faces impaired charges.
Wet spring has delayed seeding for farmers. Beach water testing returns ahead of summer swim season. The Windsor Assembly Plant explosion trial is underway. Thousands of B.C. workers will see a minimum wage increase next week. B.C. supports reopening the Cowichan case.
Mississauga's Paramount Fine Foods Centre will be renamed. Canadians face food insecurity as a national campaign targets waste. China executed a man for poisoning a gaming tycoon linked to Netflix's '3 Body Problem.' A teen charged with killing his stepsister on a Carnival Cruise could be jailed until trial.
Politics and Business
Canada's privacy czar and tech giants are calling for changes to a contentious digital evidence access bill. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will resign as an MP over the Carney government's climate policies. An MP and senator called for a government apology for forced adoptions.
Canada's biggest arms expo is booming as Carney prioritizes defence. Canada's push to diversify trade away from the U.S. is seeing mixed results. Mango's Jonathan Andic stepped back after being named a suspect in his father's death.
Health and Science
Dancing to music offers benefits as you age. New travel and immigration measures are in place to prevent Ebola from spreading to Canada. A U.S.-bound flight diverted to Canada over Ebola rules sparked questions.
Matthew Perry's assistant was the last to be sentenced over his ketamine death. BTS is releasing limited edition hotteok-flavoured Oreos. A rare medieval manuscript with depictions of King Arthur and Merlin is expected to sell for nearly $4 million at auction.
A UFC fighting cage is under construction on the White House lawn. Injured Canadian players are 'ahead of schedule' at pre-World Cup training camp. Seeded Canadians Mboko and Auger-Aliassime advanced to the French Open second round.
A historic Saskatchewan hotel is transforming into a 1920s-themed site. 'Wasians' are embracing the spotlight, though not everyone feels seen. Teens need to press pause on late-night doomscrolling.
Temperatures in the Prairies will be 'anomalously warm.' An exceptionally early heat wave shattered records and brought deaths in Europe. Summer-like heat in Canada is here to stay, an expert says.
NASA laid out moon base plans with landers, buggies, and drones. An astronaut suddenly couldn't speak in space, raising questions for future missions. Argentina seized 700 trafficked marine animals shipped from Kenya.
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