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Wake up to what's going on in Canada and the world. We'll give you a 10-minute dose of the biggest news stories happening now, updated multiple times each morning. Our CBC News reporters will tell you about the political actors trying to make change, the movements catching fire, and the cultural moments going viral. Hosted by Marcia Young Monday through Thursday and John Northcott Friday through Sunday, we have new episodes seven days a week, dropping by 6 am ET on weekdays, 7 am ET on weekends. Start your day with the very latest.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 10min
February 21: Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes
Breaking trade news and a new global tariff after a Supreme Court decision. A tech company had flagged a violent account months before a mass shooting. Royal family succession moves are under way. A potential Canada vs U.S. gold-medal hockey clash looms. Avalanche danger rises in B.C. as fatalities spark urgent warnings. Rural Alberta faces record-low rental vacancy rates.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 11min
February 20: Friday's top stories in 10 minutes
Political leaders announce a referendum on immigration and constitutional changes. Leadership hopefuls debate risks tied to a possible Trump presidency. Former mine workers allege ignored security concerns before violent incidents in Mexico. A mayor urges a federal extortion commissioner as organized crime rises. A celebrity death highlights ALS advocacy and fundraising.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 10min
February 19: Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes
Reports from David Thurton, Lindsay Duncombe and Anand Ram — CBC journalists covering politics, legal news and climate. Field reporter Cameron McIntosh brings on-the-ground voices from Jerusalem to Vancouver. They cover Gaza reconstruction plans, UN findings on Darfur, a life sentence for a former South Korean leader, NDP leadership frontrunners, a paused WestJet settlement, federal Inuit funding, and coffee crop heat risks.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 10min
February 18: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
A contested $4.5M settlement involving former WestJet flight attendants draws legal scrutiny. Mark Zuckerberg prepares to face questions about social media harms in a high-profile trial. Stephen Colbert alleges network censorship over a political interview. Gaza residents observe Ramadan amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages. Ukraine accuses Russia of stalling peace talks in Geneva. Newfoundland could benefit from federal defence spending.
Feb 17, 2026 • 10min
February 17: Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes
Canadian plans to rebuild domestic defence industry and debates over whether it will really increase sovereignty. Renewed Iran nuclear talks with U.S. political maneuvering in play. Cuba's fuel shortage halting basic services and hitting tourism. Financial missteps leave Calgary water projects underfunded. Parents in Newfoundland and Labrador paying privately for infant RSV protection. The death of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 10min
February 16: Monday's top stories in 10 minutes
A CBC investigation reveals an alleged drug kingpin was betrayed by his own aide. U.S. crime statistics show a sharp drop in violent offenses amid debate over who deserves credit. A TV personality makes a public plea in an ongoing missing person case. Researchers explore dance as a therapy to slow Parkinson's progression. Olympic skaters chase medals on ice.
Feb 15, 2026 • 10min
February 15: Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes
A rundown of Canada’s biggest-ever trade mission to Mexico and what it means for business ties. Coverage of Olympic triumphs and Canada’s medal haul. A look at renewed airstrikes in Gaza and large protests testing a fragile ceasefire. A public figure breaks silence with a new memoir and returns to the spotlight.
Feb 14, 2026 • 10min
February 14: Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes
Julia Chapman, a CBC international reporter, outlines rising U.S.-Iran tensions and related diplomatic moves. Janella Hamilton, a CBC on-site reporter, shares scenes from a Tumbler Ridge vigil and community reaction after the mass shooting. They also touch on sanctions, military movements, pension investments, and how rising gold and cocoa prices are changing Valentine’s Day gifts.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 10min
February 13: Friday's top stories in 10 minutes
Coverage of a small-town mass shooting and the community's grief. Province-wide school safety audits sparked by the tragedy. A major political shift as BNP wins a landslide in Bangladesh. The U.S. sends its largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid Iran tensions. Scrutiny of a flawed military police sexual-assault probe. Ontario ends a seven-year tuition freeze. New EVs aim to revive sluggish sales.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 10min
February 12:Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes
Coverage of a small community's mourning after a deadly mass shooting and reflections on past tragedies. A sweeping election victory in Barbados and a landmark vote in Bangladesh draw attention. Switzerland debates a proposal to cap its population. Quebec discounts U.S. alcohol to prevent waste. Preview of Canadian athletes competing at the Milano Cortina Winter Games.
