Rhianna Schmunk
Senior Writer
Rhianna Schmunk is a senior writer covering domestic and international affairs at CBC News. Her work over the past decade has taken her across North America, from the Canadian Rockies to Washington, D.C. She routinely covers the Canadian courts, with a focus on precedent-setting civil cases. You can send story tips to [email protected].
Latest from Rhianna Schmunk
Trump planning more tariffs against any country with its own tariffs on U.S. goods
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday asked his staff to come up with a plan to slap what’s known as reciprocal tariffs on every country, ally or otherwise, that puts tariffs on American imports.
Politics |

Aga Khan, leader to millions of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims around the world, has died at 88.
World |

'Flagrant disrespect' of U.S tariff threat has some Canadians taking their money elsewhere
Some Canadians who said they feel disrespected and betrayed by Donald Trump's threat of tariffs are pushing back by keeping whatever personal cash they can spare away from the U.S.
Canada |

U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods will come into effect Saturday, White House says
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday offered vague details on his plans to impose tariffs on goods coming from Canada, Mexico and China, after a spokesperson said they would take effect Saturday.
Politics |

'Gulf of America' shift won't be the first time Google Maps has changed names depending on your location
Google Maps has a history of changing place names and world borders for different users in different locations, especially during geopolitical disputes. Geographers say those changes, including the one this week, remind the public of the political power place names can hold — even if they're only temporary.
World |

Widow to keep $100K from late husband's RRSP after court victory against Canada Revenue Agency
An Alberta widow will be allowed to keep tens of thousands of dollars her late husband left to her in retirement savings after winning a years-long court battle against the Canada Revenue Agency.
Canada |
After 'roller coaster' negotiations, ceasefire deal brings fragile joy for Israeli hostages' families
Families waiting to learn the fate of their loved ones were left with a range of emotions at the news of a ceasefire deal, from relief and euphoria over a tangible deal to anxiety and apprehension about whether that agreement will stick.
World |
Israelis anxiously await ceasefire's next steps — whether they're related to hostages or not
After mediators announced a ceasefire deal to secure the return of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian detainees, Israelis celebrated and anxiously waited for more details — whether they're immediately related to hostages or not.
World |

Elated, teary Palestinians flood streets of Gaza after ceasefire deal
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas comes after months of start-and-stop negotiations that gave false hope to Palestinians and Israelis alike. Some Palestinians were wary of celebrating until a permanent ceasefire is firmly in place.
World |
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to stop fighting and return hostages
Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to pause the fighting in Gaza, release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and create a path to end bloodshed in the tiny enclave and diffuse tensions across the Middle East.
World |