Intro

New details emerge on an alleged terror plot near Quebec City. One of those charged spoke openly about another Waco massacre. Four men — including two serving soldiers — are accused of hoarding a massive cache of weapons to supply an anti-government militia and a plot that included violence against government authorities.

Also: Opioid deaths in Canada were down last year. The reasons are varied, including cleaner drugs, and how people are taking them. But also — many people had already died, due to fentanyl poisoning.

And: A human case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever has been reported in Canada.

The tick-borne disease, which can be deadly if not treated early, is more common in the U.S. Climate change is changing tick migration patterns.

Plus: Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe heading to China to talk canola, Israel intensifies mission in Gaza City, and more.