Canada News Roundup: Storms, Rates, Trade Talks and More

Severe storm floods Winnipeg streets and basements Winnipeg storm damage floods streets, homes and power lines after heavy rain See the latest on repairs, outages and basement flooding across Manitoba Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.25% amid inflation and growth concerns Bank of Canada rate hold keeps borrowing costs at 2.25% as inflation risks rise See why weak growth and oilprice shocks could keep policy steady longer Carney says Gordie Howe bridge opening may be delayed Gordie Howe International Bridge opening delay may be brief, Carney says Officials still aim to open soon, with longterm benefits for trade and travel Chrystia Freeland to publish book on CanadaU.S. relations Chrystia Freeland book explores CanadaU.S. relations, power and diplomacy Get a timely insider look at global politics and Canada’s evolving U.S. ties Trump Questions Renewal of CanadaU.S.Mexico Trade Deal CUSMA renewal uncertainty grows as Trump questions extending the trade deal Canada and Mexico seek a continuation as talks continue, with trade risks on the line Canadian pleads guilty in US crypto fraud case Crypto fraud case in Miami tied to a $13M laundering conspiracy See how investigators traced the scheme, luxury spending, and guilty plea Ontario Premier Doug Ford to speak with reporters Ontario Premier Doug Ford news conference updates on trade and transparency Watch the live CBC briefing with Gov. Josh Shapiro as the story develops Ancient squirrel droppings reveal Ice Age ecosystems in Yukon Arctic DNA reveals ice age ecosystems from frozen squirrel feces in Yukon See how permafrost burrows preserved 700,000 years of clues before they melt Zahara Jolie files to legally drop Pitt surname Zahara Jolie name change draws attention to the Pitt family split and court filing details, plus the latest on Angelina and Brad Pitt’s feud