Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is reporting that bans by Canadian provinces on U.S. alcohol have become a central issue in ongoing trade negotiations. It said premiers are considering whether to lift these bans to appease the White House, with American winemakers and industry associations expressing bewilderment at their livelihoods being used as leverage in the international dispute.
The CBC also reported that northern France's beaches are becoming border zones as migrants spend months waiting to cross the English Channel to claim asylum in the United Kingdom. It said that as European countries tighten their borders, migrants are taking longer and increasingly dangerous routes.
Separately, the CBC highlighted a national issue where tennis and pickleball players are competing for limited court time across Canada. It said planners and sports policy experts point to a lack of recreational facilities for all sports as the root of the problem.
In other news, U.S. Vice-President JD Vance commented on the latest trade deal with Canada at a fundraising event. The CBC reported Vance said Prime Minister Mark Carney attempted to "out-tough" U.S. President Donald Trump, crediting Conservative MP Jamil Jivani as a helpful advocate for Canada.
Finally, the CBC explored the scientific accuracy of dinosaur depictions in the movie "The End of Oak Street," consulting paleontologists on what the film accurately portrays regarding dinosaur features like feathers and mating behaviors, and what remains a prehistoric mystery.