Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman announce 2026 Canadian tour as the Guess Who

The legendary Canadian rock band will be kicking off its first tour in 23 years in Moncton on May 26, 2026.

Federal budget watchdog forecasts sharp rise in deficit to $68.5B this year

The parliamentary budget officer said Thursday he expects the coming fall budget will reveal a sharp increase in Ottawa's deficit that puts the government's previous fiscal anchors in jeopardy.

'More work remains,' GG says as Canada marks 5th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Canadians are gathering for ceremonies and reflecting on the tragic legacy of residential schools — and honouring the children who never came home — as the country marks the fifth annual National...

Trump and Hegseth declare end to 'woke' culture in U.S. military

U.S. President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth declared an end to "woke" culture in the military Tuesday before hundreds of top U.S. military officials who were abruptly summoned...

'Canada does not retreat' during a crisis, Anand tells United Nations

Canada will not step away from the challenges of an increasingly complex world, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand told the United Nations General Assembly on Monday.

Trump's Ukraine pivot: Backing away, or backing a winner?

The rationale for U.S. President Donald Trump's whiplash on Ukraine is being hotly debated in Europe and at NATO, where political leaders and experts are asking whether it's personal self-interest...

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Edmonton MP Heather McPherson enters NDP leadership race

Heather McPherson entered the NDP leadership race Sunday afternoon, telling supporters that she intends to unite her party and lead a campaign that leads New Democrats out of their worst election...

Postal workers back on nationwide strike over Canada Post reform

UN appeals to Taliban to restore internet, telecommunications access across Afghanistan

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan urged the Taliban on Tuesday to restore internet and telecommunications access across the country, saying the blackout imposed by the government in Kabul...

U.S. braces for government shutdown after Democrats vote down Republican bill

Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and...

Putin playing 'chicken' in Eastern Europe, says Russian military expert

More unidentified drones were spotted over Denmark late Thursday near military airbases as a Russian landing ship, with its location responder turned off, was found loitering in waters off the...

Federal government lists Bishnoi Gang as terrorist entity

The federal government has listed the Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist entity, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced on Monday.

Indian law enforcement officials collaborating with Canada, confirms foreign affairs minister

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirmed that Indian law enforcement officials are actively collaborating with Canada as the two countries continue to thaw a once-icy relationship following...

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Interviews with key newsmakers and political pundits offer an in-depth look at how politicians and their policies affect Canadians

Nearly 100 children hurt, several feared dead and dozens trapped after Indonesian school collapses

At least three students were killed, with many others injured and dozens were presumed buried in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia early Tuesday.

Comedians performing at Saudi Arabia comedy festival called out for 'whitewashing' country's regime

Some of the world's biggest comedians, including Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., Pete Davidson and Kevin Hart, are performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival — but not everyone is laughing. Some other...

Is Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap still banned from entering Canada? Were they ever? It's unclear

When Liberal MP Vince Gasparro, the parliamentary secretary for combating crime, announced Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap is banned from entering Canada, he cited a U.K. terror-related charge for one...

Canada's GDP rebounds in July after contracting for 3 months

Canada's monthly gross domestic product rebounded from three months of contraction to grow by 0.2 per cent in July, as mining, manufacturing and wholesale trade boosted growth.

U.S. ambassador says Washington has to 'take a look' at airport pre-clearance, citing drop in Canadian tourism

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said Washington may need to reassess airport pre-clearance as part of an at-times tense exchange during a forum with Canadian business leaders in Banff,...

'I was carrying that guilt': Governor General reflects on impact of residential schools

Nearly 10 years after appearing as an honorary witness before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is reflecting on her experience as an Inuk child, when older children in...

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage, bringing a surprising end to a long and seemingly successful union that brought together two superstars from the...

Canada Post workers walk off the job after government demands reforms

The union representing Canada's postal workers has called for a cross-country strike in the wake of the federal government announcing major reforms to Canada Post.

Business leaders call for tax relief, access to capital in upcoming federal budget

Business leaders have a wide-ranging wish list for the upcoming federal budget in the hopes Prime Minister Mark Carney's government addresses everything from the country's investment environment...

Trump again floats Canada joining the U.S. as the 51st state

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he again told some unnamed Canadian official that the country should consider joining the U.S. as the 51st state — returning to the annexationist rhetoric...

Canada Post denies Ottawa's reforms give it leverage over striking union in negotiations

Canada Post is denying the Liberal government’s directive to change the postal service’s operational model gives it leverage over the striking union in negotiations, as the two sides continue...

Texas police link deceased serial killer to 1991 yogurt shop killings of 4 teen girls

Police in Texas on Monday outlined how they linked a man connected to homicides in other states to the 1991 unsolved killings of four teenage girls at an Austin yogurt shop, saying DNA evidence...

At least 12 dead in Vietnam from Typhoon Bualoi

Heavy rain and strong winds from Typhoon Bualoi flooded roads, knocked off roofs and caused at least 12 deaths in central Vietnam, before weakening to a tropical storm that moved into Laos Monday,...

Russia pounds Kyiv, other regions in mass drone and missile attack

Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine early on Sunday, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, in one of the most sustained attacks on the...

These American cities are bracing for a federal troop surge

U.S. President Donald Trump has called the expansion of federal immigration agents and National Guard troops into Chicago, Memphis, Tenn., and Portland, Ore., necessary, blasting Democrats...

Police continue to search for motive in deadly Michigan church shooting and fire

Crews continued searching for victims in the charred rubble Monday as authorities said "some" people were unaccounted for following the Sunday morning attack that wounded eight others in Grand...

Moldova's pro-EU party wins election after campaign with Russian interference alleged

Moldova's pro-European ruling party won a resounding victory over its Russian-leaning rival in a key parliamentary election, results showed on Monday, a major boost for the country's bid to join...

Google to pay $24.5M to settle Trump's lawsuit against YouTube

Google's YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million US to settle a lawsuit by U.S. President Donald Trump over his 2021 account suspension following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Poilievre claims Christians 'may be the number 1' victims of hate-based violence

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday that Christians and their places of worship are being targeted and, if elected, he will crack down on religion-based hate.

Trump's latest plan to end the war in Gaza contains the same tripwires as previous ones

Donald Trump is trying to sell Israel and Hamas a 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza. Despite the horrible devastation Israel is inflicting on the Palestinian territory, it may be hard for...

Hundreds of Iranians held on U.S. immigration charges to be deported to Iran: Tehran official

The United States will deport hundreds of Iranians back to Iran in the coming weeks, with the first 120 deportees being prepared for a flight in the next day or two, Iran said Tuesday.

Liberal government instructs Canada Post to end home delivery, close some post offices

With Canada Post on track to lose $1.5 billion in 2025 and contract discussions between the union and the corporation stalled, the federal government is embarking on a modernization plan it says...

Ottawa pledges $400M in financial aid for Algoma Steel as tariffs pummel sector

The federal government announced a $400-million financial support for Algoma Steel under its large enterprise tariff relief scheme, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said on Monday.

The U.S. government is facing a shutdown. Here's why, and what each side wants

The U.S. government is likely heading for a shutdown on Wednesday as congressional Democrats and Republicans hit an impasse over how to continue to fund the federal government.

Namibia's Etosha National Park, home to critically endangered black rhino, engulfed in huge fire

Namibia has sent more than 500 soldiers to help battle a huge wildfire that has burned across 30 per cent of the country's best-known national park, home to hundreds of species including the...

Nigel Wright, former Harper chief of staff, dead at 62

Nigel Wright, the former chief of staff to ex-prime minister Stephen Harper, has died at 62, his employer said in a press release on Tuesday.

40 dead, 124 injured following political rally stampede in India

The death toll following a stampede at a political rally for a popular Indian actor and politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has climbed to 40, the state’s health minister said Sunday,...

Jobs minister urges Canada Post to send new offer to striking union

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu urged Canada Post on Monday to quickly table a new offer to the union of striking postal workers.

Trump suggests using some American cities as military 'training ground'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested using American cities as military "training ground," the latest example of his willingness to use the might of the nation's armed forces on the...

As China explores the Arctic, Canada's military is preparing for confrontation

More than 3,000 kilometres north of the nation’s capital, soldiers, ships and aircraft of Canada’s Armed Forces gathered this week in one of the most remote areas of the country to answer one...

Amid threats of annexation, could Canada and Greenland grow closer?

Canada and Greenland already had plenty in common before facing threats of annexation from the White House — but all that attention could make for a timely reason to strengthen a key relationship....

Under Trump 2.0, this looming U.S. government shutdown looks different

A shutdown of the U.S. government is looking all but inevitable and there’s growing concern the Trump administration is poised to use it as an opportunity to launch mass firings of federal employees.

4 dead, 8 wounded in shooting and fire at Michigan church, police say

A gunman opened fire inside a Michigan church during a Sunday service before apparently setting the building ablaze, authorities said, killing at least four people and injuring eight others before...

William Shatner clarifies he's just fine, following reports of a medical emergency

Canadian actor William Shatner cleared up his health status in an Instagram post on Thursday, telling fans that he was completely fine following reports he'd been rushed to hospital. He also had...

Alberta premier blames Ottawa for Imperial Oil job cuts, but experts say it's a global trend

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Imperial Oil's plan to lay off roughly 20 per cent of its workforce by 2027 is “very disappointing," laying the blame on Ottawa and reinforcing the need to...

Actor Josh Hartnett sent to hospital after collision with police vehicle in St. John's

Josh Hartnett was a passenger in an SUV involved in a collision with a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary car in St. John's on Thursday. Sources say the well-known actor was not seriously injured.

Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas residency due to health challenges

Parton was scheduled to perform six shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace between Dec. 4 and Dec. 13. She has rescheduled the dates for next September.

Kneecap member's terrorism case in U.K. 'null and void,' judge rules

A member of Irish rap group Kneecap was charged too late with a terrorism offence for allegedly displaying a flag of Iran-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah, a London court ruled on Friday,...

Police arrest 13 for gang killing that mistakenly targeted drug dealer's mom

Police in Quebec and Ontario arrested 13 people on Tuesday in connection with the murder of a 45-year-old woman believed to have been mistakenly killed in place of her son, a member of a notorious gang.

OpenAI launches Sora social media app for AI-generated videos, raising 'AI slop' and copyright worries

The Sora app's official launch video features an AI-generated version of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaking from a psychedelic forest, the moon and a stadium crowded with cheering fans watching rubber...

Trump imposes 10% tariff on lumber, 25% on cabinets and furniture in another blow to Canadian producers

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was slapping 10% tariffs on imported timber and lumber and 25% duties on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and upholstered furniture, continuing his...

Video game giant Electronic Arts to be taken private in historic $55B buyout deal

Electronic Arts, maker of video games like Madden NFL, Battlefield and The Sims, is being acquired for $55 billion US, the biggest leveraged buyout attempt in history.

Claudia Cardinale, '60s star of 8½ and Pink Panther, dead at 87

Acclaimed Italian actor Claudia Cardinale, who starred in some of the most celebrated European films of the 1960s and 1970s, has died in France, her agent said Wednesday. She was 87.

Nexstar to keep Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air, as monologue breaks YouTube record

In a statement on Wednesday, station group Nexstar said they would continue to keep Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show out of their programming. They said discussions with Disney, which owns the...

Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

The Puerto Rican superstar's selection comes amid another career-defining run: He's fresh off a historic Puerto Rico residency this month that drew more than half a million fans, is leading all...

U.S. film company condemns edit of horror film in China to make a gay couple straight

A Chinese film company is being criticized for an apparent edit of a scene in the horror movie Together that swaps the face of a man for a woman to make a gay couple appear straight. Editing films...

Meet Tilly Norwood, the AI 'actress' prompting backlash from real Hollywood stars

The AI character and the company behind it have been criticized by high-profile actors, the union that represents them and social media users, following news that talent agents were interested in...

Sinclair, Nexstar to air Jimmy Kimmel Live! again starting tonight

Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be back on ABC-affiliated stations of both Sinclair Broadcasting and Nexstar Media Group starting tonight, the companies said Friday.

Portland doesn't 'want or need' National Guard troops Trump is threatening to send, says mayor

In the days since U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Ore., lawmakers, business leaders and residents have been pushing back. A court hearing...

What Palestinians think of Trump's proposed ceasefire plan

CBC News talked to Gazans about their views on the recent 20-point ceasefire proposal. After two years of war, they say they want an end to the conflict and a change in government, but they have...

UBCIC calls for firing of B.C. Conservative staffer after comments on orange shirts, flag

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad is facing calls to denounce a statement by a caucus staffer who called the Survivors' flag — which commemorates the deaths at residential schools — a...

Canadians barred from buying tickets for potential Blue Jays games at Yankee Stadium

Canadian residents are barred from buying tickets to the potential American League Division Series matchup between the Blue Jays and the Yankees next week at Yankee Stadium.

Federal government denies Marineland request to export belugas

The federal department of fisheries and oceans has denied permit requests from Marineland Canada to export its 30 beluga whales. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in China has been considering buying the...

Thousands attend Daniel Caesar's free, pop-up concert in Vancouver

R&B singer Daniel Caesar gave a surprise performance Tuesday afternoon in an East Vancouver park — an event the park board said was "not expected or planned."

Both reviled and admired, former U.K. PM Tony Blair is poised to play a key role in Gaza

Tony Blair, who resigned a U.K. prime minister 18 years ago, appears to think he has one more big political assignment left in him — bringing peace and reconstruction to Gaza. Some Palestinians...

Eurovision to hold vote to decide whether Israel can take part in 2026 contest

Countries including Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain have threatened not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest unless Israel is excluded from the competition over the war in Gaza.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky announce birth of daughter Rocki, their 3rd child

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have announced the birth of their third child, a girl named Rocki Irish Mayers.

Premier's office staffer apologizes for remark he made to teen at Alberta Next panel

The moderator of the province's Alberta Next panel has publicly apologized for a remark Premier Danielle Smith has called offensive. Smith now says she considers the matter closed.

SNL returns next week. When the show debuted, it didn't shy away from assassination talk

Donald Trump, who hosted Saturday Night Live twice before becoming president, has consistently complained about his treatment on the sketch comedy show. The show returns next week, and Trump's...

Disney+ is raising subscription prices for the 4th year in a row

The price hike comes at an already tumultuous time for Disney, as the company faces public backlash and accusations of muzzling free speech after late night host Jimmy Kimmel was pulled from...

GM is moving production from Oshawa to Indiana. Here's what they're saying across the border

General Motors has added 250 temporary jobs at its plant in Fort Wayne, Ind., which builds the Chevy Silverado — work that has also been happening in Oshawa, Ont., but is being scaled back.

Organized crime figure dead, 2 others injured in shooting at Laval, Que., Starbucks

Public Security Minister Ian Lafrenière told reporters in Quebec City that one person had been killed and two others injured, but he said the shooting appeared to be a targeted one connected to...

Alberta to announce 'new project' aimed at strengthening energy infrastructure and economic growth

The Alberta government plans to announce "a new project that aims to strengthen Canada’s energy infrastructure and drive future economic growth" at a news conference later today. Watch a...

Judge issues scathing ruling over U.S. government attempts to deport residents with pro-Palestinian views

The Trump administration violated the U.S. Constitution when it targeted non-citizens for deportation solely for supporting Palestinians and criticizing Israel, a federal judge said Tuesday in a...

Part of a highrise apartment building in New York City collapses after gas explosion

Part of a highrise apartment in New York City collapsed Wednesday morning, leaving a corner of the public housing building a pile of rubble.

Discovery on Saturn's moon Enceladus boosts possibility it could support life

Scientists have uncovered new types of organics in icy geysers spouting from Saturn's moon Enceladus, bolstering the likelihood that the ocean world may harbour conditions suitable for life.

Confusion over Afghan internet outage after purported Taliban statement revealed as false

Confusion surrounds the state of internet connectivity in Afghanistan, after some networks were apparently restored on Wednesday following an outage that began Monday.

Senator defends spending nearly $22K for English classes in Vancouver

Quebec Sen. Amina Gerba travelled to Vancouver with her husband for two 20-hour English courses at a total cost of nearly $22,000 — trips that several parliamentarians say raise ethical questions.

Jane Goodall, conservationist and chimpanzee researcher, dead at 91

Jane Goodall, the British conservationist and researcher renowned for her work with chimpanzees, has died at age 91.

Alberta to apply to Major Projects Office for new bitumen pipeline to northern B.C. coast

The Alberta government plans to develop and submit a formal application to the federal Major Projects Office for a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest coast of British Columbia.

Alberta RCMP call off search for missing 6-year-old boy after 11 days

The search for a missing six-year-old boy in the Crowsnest Pass area of southern Alberta has been called off, RCMP said Wednesday.

'Worst leadership in the world,' says WNBA player in drama overshadowing finals

Minnesota Lynx's five-times All-Star Napheesa Collier ripped into the WNBA's leadership and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a post-season media conference on Tuesday, accusing the league of a...

Jane Goodall documentary produced by Science North in Sudbury, Ont., wins Giant Screen awards

A documentary about scientist Jane Goodall, produced by Sudbury’s Science North, has won four awards from the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA).

5 survivors pulled from rubble of collapsed Indonesian school, but dozens remain trapped

Rescue workers on Wednesday continued to search for dozens of missing students suspected of still being buried under the rubble of a collapsed school in the province of East Java, as the confirmed...

Canada issues warning for citizens with gender-neutral passports travelling to U.S.

The Canadian government is warning citizens who list "X" as their gender on their passports could have problems entering the U.S.

Israeli defence minister says Palestinians who stay in Gaza City will be considered militants

Israel's defence minister on Wednesday ordered all remaining Palestinians to leave Gaza City, saying it was their "last opportunity" and that anyone who stayed would be considered a militant...

U.S. State Department greenlights potential sale of $2.4B mobile rocket system to Canada

The U.S. State Department has given Canada the green light to potentially purchase 26 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.4...

Chunk, a 1,200-pound bear with a broken jaw, wins Alaska's popular Fat Bear Week contest

Chunk, a towering brown bear with a broken jaw, swept the competition Tuesday in the popular Fat Bear Week contest — his first win after narrowly finishing in second place three previous years.

'We can no longer build what people can afford': Warning for Vancouver real estate as 2,500 condos sit unsold

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says there’s about 2,500 condos sitting unsold and empty in Metro Vancouver. The local real estate industry is concerned about layoffs and hopes for...

First Nations University president fired key whistleblower behind scathing review of her conduct

A three-month investigation into more than two dozen allegations against the president of First Nations University of Canada, commissioned by the institution’s board in 2023, concluded with a...

Trump signs order pledging to defend Qatar against any armed attack

U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to treat any armed attack on Qatar as a threat to the United States' own security, according to a document published on Wednesday that says U.S. forces...

Some conservative NFL fans say Bad Bunny's halftime show will be divisive, 'push a woke message'

Some conservative football fans online are outraged after the NFL secured Bad Bunny, one of the world's biggest pop stars — and also a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump — to headline the...

'An advocate for the Earth': How Jane Goodall inspired generations of scientists

Jane Goodall’s transformative impact on the field of primatology, inspiring generations of researchers and expanding the public’s understanding of science and nature were on full display as...

Scientists, stars, statespeople mourn Jane Goodall as one of world's 'last great protectors'

Environmentalists, activists and future scientists around the globe are mourning the loss of a legend in the world conservation and animal research — Jane Goodall, who has died at the age of 91.

Ottawa tries — again — to strip military of power to investigate sexual offences

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is picking up where the Trudeau administration left off and will make an attempt to reform the military justice system. Legislation to take the...

Blue Jays fans riding high on optimism after team's AL East title win

Fans say they’re feeling optimistic the Blue Jays can make it all the way to the World Series this year after the team clinched a division championship Sunday.

Edmonton Oilers pick up Utah Mammoth goalie Connor Ingram for future considerations

The Edmonton Oilers acquired goaltender Connor Ingram from the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday in exchange for future considerations.

New version of McMaster Marauder logo aims to uplift Indigenous athletes and celebrate success, says student

A new Indigenous version of McMaster University's Marauder logo blends Indigenous symbolism with the Hamilton university's tradition in a bid to foster belonging and reconciliation, the school says.

Federal cyber agency warns of 'serious and urgent' attack on tech used by remote workers

Government cyber agencies around the world are rushing to clamp down on what appears to be an advanced and sophisticated espionage campaign targeting popular security software used by remote workers.

How a Russian oligarch imported a Canadian-made luxury jet despite sanctions

Dozens of Canadian-made planes have made their way to Russia, even after that country was subjected to strict sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine, a CBC News visual investigation has found.

B.C. union leader becomes latest candidate in federal NDP leadership race

B.C. union leader Rob Ashton entered the NDP leadership race on Wednesday, promoting himself as a contender who understands the concerns of workers.

Government will be 'hawkish' on competition to restore affordability, industry minister says

Ottawa will aggressively push competition between companies in a bid to ease the cost of living, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said on Wednesday as she opened the Competition Bureau's annual...

Former clerk of Privy Council John Hannaford to be Carney's special representative to the EU

Prime Minister Mark Carney has created a new diplomatic position to the European Union in order to boost trade, economic security and the fight against climate change, the Prime Minister’s Office...

Jets forward Cole Perfetti looks back at 'Manitoba Miracle' Game 7 goal ahead of 2025-26 regular season

Cole Perfetti is missing a special piece of hockey memorabilia.

Canadians may have needlessly filed bare trust tax forms as feds propose exemptions

Some taxpayers who filed "bare trust" forms to the Canada Revenue Agency last year may have done so needlessly as the federal government examines further changes to the reporting requirements —...

Wayward is a Netflix No. 1 show. Is the thriller worth your time?

Canadian comedian Mae Martin's Netflix series Wayward co-stars Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, Sydney Topliffe and Alyvia Alyn Lind in a chilling supernatural drama shot in Ontario.

Defence procurement vs. defence production: What's best for Canada?

Does Canada buy it or build it when it comes to rearming the military? That's the question before politicians and federal officials as the Liberal government gets set to unveil its new defence...

CBSA agreed to reconsider Pakistani man's case — but only sent email 5 days after he was deported

A Pakistani man was deported by the United States hours after Canadian border services agreed to reconsider his case — but they only sent his lawyer the decision five days later, when it was too late.

Starbucks shuttering stores, laying off 900 workers in Canada and U.S.

Starbucks is laying off around 900 non-retail employees and closing some U.S. and Canadian stores as it focuses more of its resources on a turnaround.

After losing billions of dollars on Keystone XL and tank cars, Alberta is pursuing another pipeline

After months of Premier Danielle Smith vowing to find a company willing to develop a new oil export pipeline, the Alberta government itself is taking the plunge. The move is already drawing both...

Has the Canadian economy dodged a recession?

Canada's economy has weakened as a result of Donald Trump's tariffs. But sweeping exemptions for most Canadian exports has meant the economy has performed better than many feared. This week, new...

Alberta has flirted with nuclear power before. Is it now ready to make a move?

In an Edmonton hotel ballroom, representatives from the nuclear industry are buzzing about the potential to power Alberta by splitting atoms. The province has been excited about nuclear before,...

WestJet says some passengers' personal info stolen in June security breach

WestJet says some passengers' personal information was obtained in a cyberattack in June, however it believes the breach did not involve "sensitive" data in most cases.

Imperial Oil to cut 900 jobs, will mostly leave Calgary

In a release Monday afternoon, the company announces workforce cuts to come by the end of 2027.

As GM job cuts loom in Oshawa, one man is preparing to leave the Ontario city he loves

Some 2,000 workers are set to be laid off in January when General Motors cuts the third shift at its Oshawa, Ont., plant. Some are considering moving elsewhere, amid high unemployment rates in the...

British police shoot suspect after 4 injured in attack near synagogue

British police said Thursday that four people have been injured after a car was driven at members of the public and a man was stabbed outside a synagogue in the north of Manchester, England.

Electronic Arts acquisition by private equity sparks more uncertainty for Canadian gaming industry

Electronic Arts $55 billion dollar acquisition could mark the biggest buyout attempt in history — leading to more uncertainty for employees in Canada's gaming industry.

Can AI stand in as a personal trainer? Fitness company Peloton thinks so

The fitness equipment company Peloton is proposing something different: an artificial intelligence-powered camera that detects your movements and gives you real-time feedback while you workout.

Former Vancouver Canuck Willie Mitchell named in civil claim alleging sexual assault

Former Vancouver Canuck defenceman Willie Mitchell has been named in a notice of civil claim that alleges he sexually assaulted a 26-year-old woman at his Tofino, B.C., home in 2022.

Algoma Steel to get loans of $400M federally, $100M from Ontario as tariffs hit the industry

The largest employer in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., is getting a half billion dollars in government loans — $400 million from Ottawa and $100 million from the province — to maintain its workforce in...

Carmakers Ford and GM launch programs to extend use of American EV lease credit

Programs aim to soften impact of expiring tax credit. Dealers predict EV sales will plummet without subsidy.

As combine manufacturer shifts production to Europe from U.S., experts say tariffs mean more may follow

Two experts say more companies will move production to other countries in order to have a stable business relationship rather than dealing with tariff uncertainty.

U.S. government takes a stake in Vancouver-based Lithium Americas

The U.S. government is taking a minority stake in Lithium Americas, a Vancouver-based company that is developing one of the world's largest lithium mines in northern Nevada.

Trump to put tariffs on cabinets, furniture, pharmaceuticals and heavy trucks

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will put import taxes on pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, upholstered furniture and heavy trucks, starting next Wednesday.

Shopify merchants will soon be able to sell products through ChatGPT

Shopify merchants will soon be able to sell their products through ChatGPT, as the Canadian e-commerce software company says it has struck a partnership with U.S. tech giant OpenAI to make the...

German or South Korean subs? Ottawa's pick will hinge on economic windfall

Ottawa will favour the pitch that creates the most Canadian jobs when it decides whether to award a contract for a dozen new submarines to a German or a South Korean consortium, the government's...

Canada Post is on strike. Here's what you need to know

Canadians got a big surprise this week, when the union representing Canada's postal workers suddenly called for a nationwide strike after the federal government announced major reforms to Canada...

B.C. ostrich farm condemns alleged assault, arson at neighbour's home

RCMP say that one person "associated to the protest camp" at Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C., was arrested and released following an alleged arson and assault at a neighbouring property,...

Hudson's Bay gets court permission to auction off 'retail era' artifacts

Canadians hoping to get their hands on treasures from Hudson's Bay won't have to wait much longer for the chance. An Ontario court has approved a November sale of 1,700 pieces of art and about...

Canada's population growth almost flat in 2nd quarter as number of non-permanent residents declines

The number of non-permanent residents fell by 58,719 between April 1 and July 1 -- the largest second quarter decrease in years. Economists say that the falling population could have an impact on...

Canada announces Defence Investment Agency to manage purchase, delivery of military equipment

The Liberal government has unveiled its long-awaited, long-promised agency to co-ordinate and speed up the purchase and delivery of equipment to the Canadian military.

Some flotilla boats stopped by Israeli navy as others near Gaza coast, activists say

Israeli navy soldiers boarded vessels and detained dozens of activists — including Greta Thunberg — aboard a flotilla attempting to break Israel's blockade of Gaza, but 12 hours after the military...

Balfour Mount, who revolutionized end-of-life care, died at palliative unit named in his honour

Mount devoted his life to caring for others and alleviating suffering. In interviews, his family and colleagues remembered him as both deeply compassionate and as a fierce advocate for the...

Health Canada recalls over 104,000 Oster toaster ovens due to burn risk

Health Canada has issued a recall notice for 104,195 toaster ovens in Canada due to a burn hazard.

U.S. approves Canada's planned purchase of $220M worth of light tactical vehicles

The decision is likely to add to the existing political headache faced by the LIberal government, which has staked part of its reputation on making fewer defence purchases in the United States.

B.C. Conservative staffer fired after comments on orange shirts, flag

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad is facing calls to denounce a statement by a caucus staffer who called the Survivors' flag — which commemorates the deaths at residential schools — a...

Security flaws left Ontario's 2022 municipal online elections highly exposed to attack, analysis finds

A new study suggests the integrity of online voting in the 2022 Ontario municipal elections could have been undercut by two fundamental security flaws that would have left 70 percent of municipal...

'A recipe for disaster': Saskatoon boy sentenced for killing friend while posing with gun

A judge has sentenced a Saskatoon boy to 18 months for killing a 12-year-old friend last year while posing with a gun and pretending to be a gangster.

'Offensive' phrase still used for tank tops on Amazon, even though it violates Canada's advertising code

Several ads for men's tank tops remain on Amazon's Canadian website, despite an Ad Standards Council ruling that the phrase used to describe them — "wife beater" — is offensive, trivializes...

'Extraordinary' surge in immigration cases in Federal Court challenges access to justice, top judge says

The number of immigration filings to the Federal Court of Canada is so high its chief justice is concerned it will become an access to justice issue.

Not just the F-35: Canada's many U.S. military deals will be a tough sell to boycott-minded Canadians

There's a lot of anticipation around the federal government's impending F-35 review. But it is not the only major piece of U.S.-made equipment on order or planned for the Canadian military....

5 million Canadians now covered by national dental care plan, but nearly half haven't been to a dentist

Health Canada is touting the uptake of its major public insurance program, but data shows that nearly half of the 5.2 million eligible patients haven't yet seen a dentist.

Want to go to a Blue Jays playoff game? Here's how you could score free tickets

Rogers announced it will be giving away 500 free tickets to every Blue Jays postseason home game at Rogers Centre.

Vancouver Whitecaps beat Vancouver FC, win 4th straight Canadian Championship

It was a historic win for the Whitecaps, who play in Major League Soccer, marking the first time in the tournament's modern era that a team has hoisted the Voyageurs Cup four years in a row.

New Heritage Minute honours Anne Innis Dagg, the late giraffe expert and zoologist from Waterloo, Ont.

The late Anne Innis Dagg, a zoologist and the inspriation for the film The Woman Who Loves Giraffes, is celebrated in a new Heritage Minute by Historica Canada.

Watch today's full question period

During regular sittings of the House, question period starts at 2:15 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 11:15 a.m. ET on Fridays. Watch the full live feed from the new House of Commons in West Block.

CRA couldn't justify why it was auditing Muslim charities: report

The Canada Revenue Agency could not always justify why it audited certain charities for potential terrorism links, raising the possibility that its decisions "are driven by bias and...

Home affordability improves sharply in Canada's most expensive cities: Budget watchdog

As parliamentarians spar over how to make housing more affordable, Ottawa's fiscal watchdog is reporting significant progress in closing that affordability gap nationally — but the picture looks...

Should Canada stop changing the clocks twice a year? MP says it's time

An MP says it’s time to end the practice of changing the clocks twice a year — and is planning on introducing legislation she hopes will make the “fall backward” and “spring forward” a thing of the past.

Carney's U.S. point person says tariffs deal hasn't hit a 'dead end'

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Thursday the federal government is still holding out hope the two countries can reach a deal on punishing American tariffs before the...

It's Taylor Swift album release night. What you need to know about The Life of a Showgirl

Taylor Swift is set to dominate music streams and movie screens alike on Friday with the release of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, and a theatrical release party event premiering...

Is Mark Carney going to get tied up in pipeline politics?

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's preferred framing for the issue of a new pipline creates a challenge and a potential trap for Prime Minister Mark Carney.

RCMP horse auction offers prized Hanoverians and semen for sale

The RCMP is auctioning 16 Hanoverian horses and more than 70 doses of frozen semen to support its breeding program, which supplies the renowned Musical Ride.

GTA woman wins World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship in her category

A Greater Toronto Area resident just won the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship in the over 60 category — and she’s the first Canadian to do it.

Vancouver wildlife photographer eclipses global competition with dramatic shot during solar event

Vancouver's Liron Gertsman has won the Bird Photographer of the Year title for a photo he took in 2024 off the coast of Mexico during a total solar eclipse that captured the silhouette of a...

For isolated seniors, Canada Post delivers more than mail

As the Canada Post strike hits the one-week mark, there are growing concerns for one group of Canadians who typically rely on the delivery service more than most — seniors.

Canada achieved measles elimination status in 1998. Now, it could lose it

As Canada’s measles outbreak continues to grow, the country is at risk of losing its measles elimination status — a bar set by the World Health Organization. That could have implications for the...

Alberta's measles outbreaks surpass case counts reported for entire U.S.

Alberta has now confirmed more measles cases than the entire United States has reported this year.

Manitoba government employee sues province, Canada Life over denial of long-term disability

A Manitoba government employee who was diagnosed with long COVID and another ailment is suing the province and Canada Life after her request for long-term disability payments was denied by the...

Some non-union staff at Alberta Health Services told to take unpaid time off due to 'budgetary pressures'

AHS is forcing some of its employees to take two unpaid days off before the end of March as it faces ongoing "budgetary pressures," according to a memo obtained by CBC News.

CBSA inspection kiosk outage resolved, agency says. Airport passengers still warned about delays

Travellers in Toronto and at other Canadian airports were being warned of long wait times Thursday after an outage of the Canada Border Services Agency's inspection kiosks. Normal operations have...

Tenants win big in dispute over Toronto building's derelict swimming pool

Residents in a downtown Toronto apartment complex have won a $1.2-million settlement with their landlord in a case that began with a derelict tenant swimming pool.

How Syria's first elections since autocrat Assad's ouster could unfold

Syria is set to hold parliamentary elections on Sunday for the first time since the fall of the country’s longtime autocratic leader Bashar al-Assad, who was unseated in a rebel offensive in December.

NDP cabinet ministers won't be pushed out of politics by 'attacks' at offices, MLA Nahanni Fontaine says

Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine says her personal safety and that of Housing Minister Bernadette Smith — the first two First Nations women cabinet ministers in Manitoba — are being considered...

Buying Girl Guide cookies off the internet? Beware of scams

B.C. Girl Guides has issued a warning after a number of social media users complained about getting scammed while trying to purchase their popular mint chocolate cookies online.

What we know about measles during pregnancy

The death of an Ontario baby who contracted measles while in the womb and was then born premature is raising questions about the virus and how it effects pregnancy.

Alberta Teachers' Association wants more than 5,000 new teachers to meet class-size recommendations

The president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association says its bargaining team asked the provincial government if it can fund class size recommendations established in 2003 following the province's...

Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta outbreak's 1st death

Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became sick, died...

Sault Ste. Marie MPP Chris Scott takes 'short leave' after being charged with assault, kicked out of PC caucus

The member of provincial parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., has broken his silence, a week after being removed from Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government for facing criminal charges.

Senate tightens rules for language study trips

The Senate is tightening its rules on language immersion trips after Radio-Canada’s reporting on a Quebec senator’s English classes in Vancouver that cost taxpayers nearly $22,000.

Election security task force saw 'small-scale' foreign meddling during spring campaign

A new report from a federal security task force says foreign interference activities during the last general election were "small scale" and often difficult to attribute to an actor from abroad.

U.K. police say deadly rampage at Manchester synagogue was terrorist attack

An assailant drove a car into people outside a synagogue in northern England on Thursday and then began stabbing them, killing two and seriously wounding four in a terrorist attack on the holiest...

Liberal MPs form environmental caucus as some want stronger climate focus from Carney

As Liberal MPs prepare for a national caucus meeting in Edmonton next week, some are aiming to bring climate change to the forefront of the political agenda by creating a formal caucus to discuss...

Son recalls 'brutal' conditions mom endured at Saskatoon hospital

Tim Lang, who lives in Unity, is now vowing to avoid Saskatoon if either himself or a family member requires health care. He said he witnessed unsanitary conditions at Royal University Hospital,...

First Nations on B.C.'s North Coast won't support Alberta's pipeline proposal 'now or ever,' says chief

The president of an organization representing First Nations along British Columbia's North Coast says it won't support a new bitumen pipeline proposal from Alberta's premier "now or ever."

The fast and sometimes furious reaction to Alberta's latest push for a pipeline through B.C.

After Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced on Wednesday her government's intention to champion an application to the federal Major Projects Office for a new oil pipeline to the northwest coast...

Police find burnt-out car believed to be linked to daylight Starbucks shooting in Laval, Que.

The Sûreté du Québec and Laval police are intensifying search efforts to locate potential suspects in connection with a brazen daytime shooting that claimed the life of a known organized crime...

'It smells like rotting meat, like death': East Vancouver odour complaints on the rise

Metro Vancouver has received hundreds of complaints this summer about a strong odour blanketing parts of East Vancouver, especially on hot days. The stench has been linked back to several possible...

What insurance data reveals about how bad wildfires are getting

Scientists tapped into 44 years of data to show how these societally destructive wildfires — ones that kill people and cause huge financial losses — are growing all across the world and are...

The Smashing Machine: The Rock punches above his weight in flabby, nothing script

The dichotomy between Mark Kerr's insatiable bloodlust for physical dominance on the mat and a doe-eyed, soft-shoe familiarity off it is a huge part of Benny Safdie’s new movie. In fact, that may...

Carney to return to Washington as Trump's tariffs hit sectors hard

The prime minister is expected to visit the White House on Tuesday to meet face-to-face with U.S. President Donald Trump as tariffs continue to pummel some Canadian industries.

Decoding Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl: A guide to the references on her new album

For legions of dedicated Taylor Swift fans, album release day means decoding the Easter eggs in each track. And the pop superstar's 12th studio album has no shortage of clues and references to her...

Vancouver Island college student dies after collision with cyclist

Students and instructors at North Island College's campus in Courtenay, B.C., are grieving the death of a student who died of a brain injury following a collision with a cyclist on the night of Sept. 16.

Sextorters are targeting young boys online — and flaunting how rich the scam is making them

There's a network of overseas scammers targeting and blackmailing teens, and in some cases driving them to suicide within hours of falling into a trap known as sextortion. CBC's Marketplace...

British police may have shot 2 of the Manchester synagogue attack victims, one fatally, officials say

British police said on Friday they may have accidentally shot two victims, including one who died, in their attempts to bring under control an attack on a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur,...

Calgary experiences hottest September on record, driest in 140 years

Summer 2025 has come to an end in Calgary — a season that might be remembered for its soggy start and prolonged warm and dry end.

TIFF 2025: Cillian Murphy's Steve is a dour, dark delight

In an adaptation of Max Porter's novella Shy, Netflix's Steve follows Cillian Murphy as the eponymous head of a school for wayward boys.

Meet Costco's newest shoppers — young people on the hunt for deals and trending products

In a recent earnings call, the wholesaler reported that nearly half of their new member signups were now coming from people under the age of 40. They say they're turning to Costco both for bulk...

Toronto home prices decline, sales up 8.5% in September

Toronto's real estate board says sales rose in September as prices continued to decline.

Sarah Mullally becomes the first woman tasked to lead the Anglican Church

Sarah Mullally was appointed as the new Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday. Mullally is the first woman to lead the Church of England in its 1,400-year history, but her appointment was immediately...

Mounties in Burnaby, B.C., searching for missing 11-year-old boy

RCMP are offering few details after announcing late Wednesday night that Kai Pavlovic was missing, but have released photographs of the child and are asking for tips in locating him.

Some spending years in N.B. psychiatric beds because housing options scarce, says ombud

The province is leaving some people hospitalized longer than necessary because there are few housing options for those with chronic mental illnesses, New Brunswick's ombud says.

The new biodegradable burial option available in Canada

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we check out a new green burial option available in Canada, see where companies' climate targets are going and find out how well compostable dishes...

Munich Airport reopens after drone sightings disrupt flights overnight

Munich Airport was temporarily shut down overnight after several drone sightings in the area, the latest mysterious drone overflights in the airspace of European Union member countries, officials said.

Sean (Diddy) Combs in court for sentencing

Hip-hop mogul Sean (Diddy) Combs was convicted in July of flying people around the country for sexual encounters, including his girlfriends and male sex workers. A jury acquitted Combs, 55, of...

Democrats accuse White House of playing politics with shutdown messaging, cancelled projects

U.S. senators were headed back to the Capitol for another vote on government funding on the third day of a partial shutdown, but there has been no sign of any real progress toward ending their...

What could be the future of GM's Oshawa plant?

General Motors has employed workers in Oshawa for generations. So while its presence in the city has been declining for decades, GM still looms large culturally, as hundreds of workers are...

Climber Balin Miller, 23-year-old who achieved rare Banff summit, dies in fall at Yosemite's El Capitan

Balin Miller, a popular Alaskan climber fell to his death from Yosemite National Park's El Capitan, marking the third death in the park this summer. Miller in January was hailed for climbing...

'Our people are watching': FSIN official calls for humility, accountability after audit

A member of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations executive says he cannot stand behind his colleagues' response to a scathing forensic audit last week that flagged $34 million in...

Vandalism, fires at MLAs' offices may have 'chilling effect' on Indigenous women in politics: Brandon U prof

As Winnipeg police continue to investigate fires and acts of vandalism at the constituency offices of two MLAs in recent weeks, some political science experts worry the incidents will deter...

Edmonton Oilers extend coach Kris Knoblauch through the 2028-29 season

The Edmonton Oilers signed coach Kris Knoblauch to a three-year extension Friday, keeping him under contract through the 2028-29 season.

Canada Post takes signing bonus off the table in latest offer to union

Canada Post's latest offer to the union representing 55,000 striking postal workers includes a number of measures from its last offer — while removing a signing bonus the corporation says it can...

Burlington, Ont., man who supported 'incel ideology' sentenced to 5 years in prison for threats to women

A Burlington, Ont., man who pleaded guilty to uttering threats to two women was sentenced Friday to five years in prison. DeAndre Anderson, 25, was charged in April 2024 with two counts of...

Mississauga man arrested in Texas in relation to 2021 attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri

A Mississauga man was arrested in Texas and is facing charges in connection to a 2021 attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri, a woman who has been missing since 2022.

Trump gives Hamas until Sunday to agree to Gaza deal, or 'all hell ... will break out'

U.S. President Donald Trump gave Hamas until Sunday evening to reach an agreement on his plan for Gaza's future, calling it a last chance for the Palestinian militant group.

Quebec calls for temporary truce as postal strike threatens municipal voter mailings

With the Canada Post strike threatening to disrupt mailing during the upcoming municipal elections across Quebec, the Legault government is calling for a temporary truce to ensure critical...

Rising extortion threats and violence leaving some Abbotsford, B.C., residents shaken

Abbotsford police say extortion has become more frequent and severe in the city with recent cases involving shootings and arson. The department has now launched its own task force to tackle the issue.

With her latest theatrical release, Taylor Swift eyes movie and music chart success

Fans will descend on movie theatres across North America this weekend for what Swift has called a 'dazzling soiree' featuring the music video for a new song, lyric videos for other tracks and...

This doctor takes us through a day at Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City

Dr. Nada Al-Rub is spending a month in working in hospitals around Gaza. She says Al-Shifa has little to no equipment and that she and her colleagues have had to make due with limited resources...

Gen-Z protests are spreading globally. What's driving this youth-led movement?

Over the last month, a wave of youth-led protests has hit the streets in Nepal, Morocco and Madagascar, all of them mobilizing support online and driven by frustration against government...

Microsoft cuts Israeli military access to some services over reports of mass surveillance in Gaza

Microsoft said Thursday it had disabled services to a unit within the Israeli military after a company review had determined its artificial intelligence and cloud computing products were being...

Canada recognizes state of Palestine, offers help to build peaceful future with Israel

Canada now officially recognizes the state of Palestine and is doing so with international partners to preserve the prospect of a two-state solution, according to a statement from Prime Minister...

Marineland says it needs money from Ottawa or its belugas will be euthanized

Marineland, the defunct amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont., says it is rapidly running out of money and it urgently needs financial support from the federal government or it will have no choice...

After exodus of major banks, Mark Carney-launched net-zero alliance shuts down

A global banking group that Prime Minister Mark Carney helped launch in 2021 to fight climate change has voted to shut down.

Federal budget watchdog's comments are 'just wrong,' says one of his predecessors

A former parliamentary budget officer says it is “just wrong” to suggest that the federal finances are unsustainable and is publicly disagreeing with the current fiscal watchdog.

'There is no B.C. coast. It's Canada's coast': Sask. premier supports Alta. pipeline proposal

Sask. Premier Scott Moe repeated his support for the proposed pipeline between Alberta and the northern B.C. coast earlier this week by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

As Ottawa calls for CBSA report on IT outage, trucking group says timing of issue 'couldn't be worse'

The minister of public safety has given Canada Border Services Agency 30 days to provide a report on the IT system outage that held up border traffic this week. It led to truckers being stranded...

Jeffery Turnbull not guilty of sexual assault in case involving fellow Hamilton police constable

Jeffery Turnbull has been found not guilty of sexually assaulting a fellow Hamilton police officer in 2022 following a trial that began in January. The proceedings included denials by both...

'Left in the dust': Calls for help cleaning up Sask. town continue in cult's aftermath

Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP says Premier Scott Moe's government needs to step up, snap on some rubber gloves and clean up the sewage fouling the air and land at a building forcibly abandoned by a cult.

22 municipal leaders sign letter urging Ford to reconsider plans for Ontario speed camera ban

In a signed letter, 22 municipal leaders from across Ontario have urged Premier Doug Ford to compromise on speed camera measures and reconsider a complete ban.

Undercover police on scene when organized crime figure gunned down at Laval, Que., Starbucks, sources say

An undercover Quebec provincial police officer was inside a Laval, Que., Starbucks trailing the organized crime figure who was fatally shot there Wednesday, Radio-Canada has learned.

Poilievre chooses words carefully when asked about ostrich cull, May calls for re-testing

Federal leaders in Ottawa have been asked to weigh in on the fate of a flock of ostriches facing a cull due to bird flu in Edgewood, B.C. In response, Pierre Poilievre has pointed a finger at the...

Munich airport closes for 2nd time in 24 hours after yet another unconfirmed drone sighting

Both runways at Munich airport were closed on Friday evening for the second time in less than 24 hours after drones were again sighted, authorities said.

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas reiterates calls for permanent end to war in Gaza

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, reiterating calls to put a permanent end to the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza, saying Israel has...

California woman sentenced to more than 8 years over plot to kill Supreme Court justice

Sophie Roske had a pistol, a knife, zip ties and burglary tools in her possession when a taxi dropped her off outside U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home in Chevy Chase, Md., just...

There could be 'mutual interest' in Canada building its submarines, says German armament secretary

The notion of Canada becoming a submarine-building nation is not that far-fetched, Germany’s armaments state secretary says. Jens Plötner said ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems — one of two bidders in...

What is the Supreme Court going to say about the notwithstanding clause?

Last month, Justice Minister Sean Fraser stood accused by a Bloc Québécois MP of wanting to rewrite the Constitution. "On the contrary, we do not want to change the Constitution," Fraser said. "We...

Energy minister dismisses 'hypothetical' question of repealing B.C. tanker ban

Energy Minister Tim Hodgson is brushing off questions over whether the Liberal government will repeal the tanker ban in B.C.’s northern waters, calling it “hypothetical” since Alberta has not...

In 4 months, Canadian Jeremy Hansen will blast off to the moon — where he'll also be a human guinea pig

If all goes to plan, next February could see the return of humans to the moon. Four people — NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy...

Hamas response to Trump plan wins hardline support as hope for peace in Gaza grows

Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a hardline ally of Hamas that also holds hostages, on Saturday endorsed the group's response to a U.S. plan to end the war in Gaza — a move that could help pave the way...

Trump calls on Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agrees to parts of peace plan

U.S. President Donald Trump told Israel on Friday to immediately stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agreed to release hostages and some other terms in a U.S. plan to end the war, but vexing issues like...

Russian strike hits passenger train in Ukraine, injuring at least 30 people

A Russian drone strike hit a passenger train at a station in Ukraine's northern Sumy region, injuring dozens of people, officials said on Saturday.

No one claimed his body when he died. These strangers came together to help bury him

With no family or friends to organize, a call-out was posted looking for volunteer pallbearers to help at the burial of an unclaimed body in Oshawa. Many turned up.

Fostering a chaotic but lovable puppy helped me grieve

Sonja Arsenault wasn’t planning on fostering a puppy, especially not one that looked like her beloved dog that had recently died. But sometimes the universe sends a signal.

Cheer along like an ace Blue Jays fan with our playoff guide

Game 1 starts at 4:08 p.m. ET Saturday at the Rogers Centre, where the dome should be open given summer-like conditions in the city. With Blue Jays fever taking over Toronto, here's our playoff...

U.K. police question 6 suspects over deadly Manchester synagogue attack

Three men and three women were arrested in the greater Manchester area on suspicion of the 'commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism,' as police work to determine whether the...

Anti-government protesters in Georgia attempt to storm presidential palace

Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a municipal election...

2 Canadians detained in Israel after forces intercept Gaza flotilla: Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada says it's aware of two Canadian citizens who have been detained in Israel after forces intercepted a flotilla headed to Gaza in an attempt to break Israel's blockade of the enclave.

U.S. Border Patrol shoots woman in Chicago as federal troop deployment to Illinois looms

U.S. Border Patrol shot an armed woman in Chicago on Saturday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said, as the governor of Illinois said the Trump administration plans to federalize and...

Canada needs co-ordinated action plan to combat antisemitism, says former envoy

The federal government “has yet to appreciate the gravity of the threat” of antisemitism today and there needs to be a co-ordinated action plan to counter the problem, says former special envoy...

Yukon First Nation uses holograms to preserve the knowledge of elders

There are fewer than 12 fluent speakers of Northern Tutchone left in the remote community of Mayo, Yukon – and many of them are elderly.  The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyӓk Dun has turned to...

Man found adrift in the Atlantic Ocean faces charges after truck, boat stolen

A Toronto man is charged with theft and possession of stolen property after being found adrift on a boat in the Atlantic Ocean. RCMP in Nova Scotia say the investigation is ongoing and ranges from...

Escaped parrot that left family aflutter found 500 km from south Sask. home

A pet parrot navigated Saskatchewan's living skies in a daring escape from the village of Torquay, 165 kilometres southeast of Regina.

Tyra the Tyrannosaurus on the ballot in Drumheller, Alta.

The future of Tyra the Tyrannosaurus is still up in the air, but that's not stopping her from leaving a big footprint in Drumheller's upcoming civic election.

Conservatives won't support Liberal border bill without major changes: Pierre Poilievre

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal Liberals must either heavily amend their border bill or introduce a new piece of proposed legislation if they want support to pass it into law.

As more schools bring police officers back to classrooms, parents remain divided

Less than a decade ago, many Canadian schools were dialing back programs stationing police officers in their hallways. Now, they're returning or being contemplated anew — a shift being celebrated...

Why U.S. politicians keep #$%& swearing

The increasingly common use of curse words, in public, by U.S. politicians would have seemed out of place not long ago. Are all those F-bombs just expressions of plain ol' frustration? Or...

No more Mr. Nice Bot: Some chatbot users push back against flattery, fluff

Some chatbot users are toning down the friendliness of their artificial intelligence companions as reports spread of dangerous AI-fuelled delusions. And as people push back against the...

Prince William embraces 'change for good' — but how radical will he be?

Last fall, Prince William talked about trying to do things differently, "with maybe a smaller 'r' in the Royal." What that means will emerge in time, but more recent musings from the Prince of...

Nova Scotia's hospice bed shortage leaves dozens waiting for dignified death

End-of-life care is out of reach for many in Nova Scotia, where a severe shortage of specialized hospice beds means a peaceful death is a privilege, not a guarantee.

Israel continues strikes on Gaza as Palestinians pin hopes on Trump peace plan

Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across the Gaza Strip overnight and on Sunday, destroying several residential buildings, witnesses said, as Palestinians hoped a U.S. plan to end the...

Testing social media sextortion guardrails: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet

CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

Gaza flotilla activists allege mistreatment while being detained in Israel

Some of the activists detained while trying to reach Gaza by sea have returned to their home countries to describe mistreatment at the hands of Israeli guards, allegations that Israel says are...

Trump says Israel agrees to 'initial withdrawal line,' Hamas confirmation pending

U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel has agreed to an 'initial withdrawal line,' and that a ceasefire will come into effect upon confirmation by Hamas. The announcement followed Israeli strikes...

Large-scale nighttime Russian strike on Ukraine kills at least 5

Four people, including a 15-year-old, died in a combined drone and missile strike on Lviv, according to regional officials and Ukraine’s emergency service. The historic western city is often seen...

Calgary is racing to 2 million people. Will next council prepare for it?

City's population has hit 1.6M far faster than expected. City hall will face pressure to manage continued growth and the strains that come with it.

Elk hunter who was mauled by grizzly bear is in stable condition, say B.C. officials

The attack happened on Thursday near Fort Steele, B.C., when a grizzly may have been drawn towards the hunter while he was making calls to attract elk.

Meet your mirror image: How a friendship formed between two doppelgängers

It was a fluke that connected Brittany Delaney and Felicia Harding across provinces, but their twin-like connection is very real.

This hockey-loving Alberta border city is throwing its support behind women's team

Five years ago, Asha Petrie was set to finish her minor hockey career on a high; lacing up to play her final year with the AAA U18 Lloydminster PWM Steelers.

N.B. youth soccer player ineligible for national tournament due to paperwork error

A 16-year-old soccer player with Codiac Soccer has been ruled ineligible for an upcoming national tournament because his relocation to New Brunswick wasn't reported to Soccer Canada.

Trump sending California National Guard to Oregon after losing court ruling, governors say

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said that 101 California National Guard members arrived in her state Saturday night by plane and more are on the way. Kotek said there has been no formal communication with...

In Portland, Ore., Trump's order to deploy National Guard troops faces resistance

In the days since U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Ore., lawmakers, business leaders and residents have been pushing back. A court hearing...

Mexican President Sheinbaum buoyed by popularity as challenges mount

Tens of thousands gathered in Mexico City for a rally celebrating Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's first year in office. But beneath the surface of her popularity grow concerns over the...

Canada not angling to get out of F-35 contract with U.S., says head of defence procurement

During an interview on CBC's Rosemary Barton Live, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr said he doesn’t think the federal government plans to get out of its contract to buy...

Israel has a tight grip over access into Gaza — for foreign aid and journalists

Israel says Gaza's too dangerous for outside journalists to be allowed in independently. The world's been left with few independent witnesses and many questions.

Canada aims for steel tariff relief as Carney hopes to improve relationship with Trump, sources say

Partial relief from steel tariffs is the modest expectation of the Canadian delegation heading to the White House for Tuesday’s meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald...

U.S. military kills 11 in strike on alleged drug boat leaving Venezuela, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. has carried out a military strike in the southern Caribbean against what he said was a drug-carrying vessel operated by the Tren de Aragua gang...

U.S. secretary of state asked if drug boats from allied countries could ever face 'unilateral execution'

U.S. officials have yet to cite the legal authority that justified Tuesday's airstrike on an alleged Venezuelan drug smuggling boat in international waters, as criticism mounts from legal experts.

Here are the facts on the U.S. military operation against Venezuela

A U.S. military attack on an alleged drug boat from Venezuela comes after weeks of military build up in the region, and the U.S. says more is to come.

Venezuelan fighter jets flying over U.S. navy destroyer 'a highly provocative move,' says Pentagon

Two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over a U.S. navy destroyer in the Caribbean on Thursday, a U.S. official told Reuters, triggering a stern U.S. warning to Venezuela against interfering in...

Trump says U.S. has struck another alleged drug boat from Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. military has carried out another strike against a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel that had been on its way to the United States.

Canadian tech helped U.S. strike alleged Venezuelan drug boats: report

Canadian technology was used by the U.S. military in operations that blew up at least two alleged Venezuelan drug boats in the Caribbean in September, according to a report by Project Ploughshares.

About 200 hikers await rescue as blizzard hits Mount Everest

Hundreds of hikers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet have been guided to safety by rescuers, Chinese state media is reporting, as unusually heavy snow and...

American, Japanese scientists win Nobel prize in medicine

Scientists Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for "their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance," the award-giving body...

'No more losing,' Poilievre tells Carney in scathing letter ahead of PM's face-to-face with Trump

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has penned a scathing letter to the prime minister ahead of his meeting with the U.S. president on Tuesday, saying Mark Carney has been a disappointment on the...

Alberta to pay families of younger children should teachers strike Oct. 6, government says

The Alberta government will redirect money saved during a potential teachers' strike to payments for parents with younger children in public, Catholic and francophone schools.

Parents of children with disabilities scramble for supports ahead of Alberta teachers strike

Alberta parents are scrambling to make arrangements for their kids as teachers prepare to strike on Monday, but the situation is even more profound for families of students with disabilities.

Passport service cuts target minorities and people with disabilities, union says

The Union of National Employees believes minorities are being disproportionately targeted by cuts to the passport service.

Canada takes Oneida grandmother to appeal court in 'collateral attack' on Jordan's Principle, lawyer says

The federal government is fighting a First Nations grandmother in court to try and alter years of legal orders forcing Canada to provide First Nations kids with equal access to vital services...

Transgender woman asked by Niagara police officer for 'deadname' files Ontario human rights complaint

A transgender woman from St. Catharines who filmed police demanding her "deadname" has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), seeking better training for police and...

Alberta teachers are now on strike. Here's what that means for Calgary students, parents, school support staff

Alberta teachers officially went on strike Monday, with more than 730,000 students across the province set to be affected. Financial and educational supports are available during the labour...

Longueuil police looking for person who left newborn baby on doorstep

Longueuil police are looking for the person who left a newborn baby boy at the doorstep of a house on Bourgeoys Street on Sunday night.

Working but unable to afford rent, St. Marys woman moves into town's first tiny home

A young St. Marys, Ont., woman has been handed the keys to independence and stability thanks to a charity that's planning to open the first of many tiny homes for people at risk of homelessness in...

What you need to know about the state of Alberta teachers' contract negotiations

Negotiations between the Alberta government and teachers' union broke down late last month, and both sides were still at an impasse over the weekend, waiting, it seems, for the other to make the...

Thousands in Calgary, Edmonton rally for public education as Alberta teachers' strike looms

Thousands of people gathered at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton and the McDougall Centre in Calgary Sunday to rally for public education, as a potentially historic teachers’ strike looms.

Paying to vote: Voters outside N.L. could spend at least $34 to mail ballot

Is voting worth the price tag? That's a question people living outside of Newfoundland and Labrador are asking themselves as they essentially have to pay to vote in the upcoming provincial election.

Liberal government to deliver all future budgets in the fall as part of new framework

The Liberal government is ending a long-held tradition of presenting a spring budget and will instead adopt a relatively new tradition borrowed from the U.K. that will see all future budgets...

Rugby star Ilona Maher is a Barbie now. She insisted the doll have broad shoulders, strong arms

American Olympian Ilona Maher is taking the leap from the rugby pitch to toy-store shelves, as the bronze medallist was honoured with her own signature Barbie doll on Monday.

Superstar centre Connor McDavid signs extension with Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid will lead the Edmonton Oilers for the foreseeable future after signing a two-year extension.

Toyota recalling over 32,700 vehicles in Canada over rearview camera defect

Toyota is recalling 32,733 vehicles in Canada due to a rearview camera defect that increases the risk of a crash, Transport Canada said in a notice last week.

Israel deports Greta Thunberg and 170 other flotilla activists to Greece and Slovakia

Israel said it deported campaigner Greta Thunberg and another 170 activists on Monday from an international flotilla it prevented from delivering aid to Gaza last week, sending them to Greece and Slovakia.

Blue Jays fans flying high after 2 massive playoff wins in Toronto

After two commanding wins in their American League Division Series against the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays fans are rallying behind a team they love dearly.

Illinois sues to block National Guard deployment in Chicago after Oregon court victory

Illinois leaders went to court Monday to stop U.S. President Donald Trump from sending National Guard troops to Chicago, during an aggressive immigration enforcement operation in the nation's...

Medium-, heavy-duty trucks to face 25% tariff as of Nov. 1, Trump says

All medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States will face a 25 per cent tariff rate staring Nov. 1, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday.

Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News under Free Press-Paramount deal

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has named Bari Weiss editor-in-chief of CBS News, as part of a deal to acquire the online news site she founded, The Free Press.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump from sending any National Guard troops to Oregon

A federal judge on Sunday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon, including the California National Guard.

Here are the facts on Trump's orders to send troops to Portland and Chicago

As Donald Trump moves to send the military into Portland and Chicago, a flurry of lawsuits have attempted to stop him from doing it. Governors in Oregon and Illinois — and now courts — say Trump...

Bad Bunny throws shade at critics offended by his 2026 Super Bowl halftime gig

Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican rap superstar, responded to critics who aren't pleased with his plans to perform entirely in Spanish at the Super Bowl during his opening monologue on Saturday Night...

Chief justice says rule of law, judicial independence protect Canada from autocracy

While Canada is not a superpower in the traditional sense of the word, it's "certainly a democratic superpower," Chief Justice Richard Wagner said Monday at a ceremony to open the Supreme Court's...

Alberta bargaining committee serves 51,000 teachers with lockout notice

Employers have served Alberta teachers with a lockout notice hours after they walked off the job Monday.

Health Canada recalls cannabis products over mislabelled THC amounts

The recall applies to the hot cinnamon and winter mint flavours of Chillows THC pouches. The products were labelled as having 10 milligrams of THC, but in fact contain higher levels of the...

This family applied to leave Gaza on 1st day of Canada's visa program. 21 months later, they're still waiting

The Alatbash family is one of many who applied to leave war-ravaged Gaza under Canada’s temporary visa program and are still waiting to be reunited with relatives nearly two years later.

47 VPD officers made over $100K in OT last year — and one banked $239K, FOI data shows

A single Vancouver police sergeant was paid $239,258 in overtime alone last year, on top of the rank's base pay of up to $158,000. The figure comes from a freedom of information request filed with...

Are there 'snooping provisions' in Carney's massive border bill?

The Strong Borders Act introduced by the Carney government partly to mollify U.S. concerns about the border also contains a fresh attempt to expand police powers to access data about internet...

Great Lakes governors stand with Canada ahead of Carney's high-stakes meeting with Trump

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro blasted U.S. President Donald Trump for his "tough-guy" approach to Canada after a meeting Monday with some provincial premiers in Quebec City.

Government to table new border bill amid privacy concerns over C-2: sources

The federal Liberals are set to introduce a new bill expected to mirror much of what's in their already tabled border legislation — but with some clauses that sparked concerns from opposition...

Ford says he'll yank Crown Royal from LCBO shelves if Diageo closes Ontario plant

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will pull Crown Royal off the shelves of the province's liquor stores should Diageo, the global company that produces the iconic Canadian whisky, go through with...

Hulu coming to Disney+ in Canada as streamer raises prices

Streaming service says the monthly cost of its commercial-free streaming packages is set to rise by up to $3 starting in November. As well, the streamer will retire its Star branding and replace...

Trump signals he's open to a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, says Diddy has already asked for one

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday left the door open to a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of helping the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sexually...

A chronic syndrome left her in pain for 7 years. A leg amputation gave her her life back

A Prince Edward Island woman spent seven years in agony after a seemingly minor ankle injury led to "just excruciating pain" that she at times rated as a 25 on a scale of one to 10.

Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson announce plans for Rush tour in 2026

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announced in a social media post on Monday that they have been rehearsing about 35 songs to take on tour next year as Rush.

Women have run this tiny Newfoundland town since 2013. They were just re-elected

The election had near-perfect voter turnout.

CSIS, RCMP face 'significant challenges' obtaining private data: Intelligence watchdog

Canada's security and intelligence organizations face "significant challenges" detecting and responding to security threats because of legislative gaps and outdated resources limiting when and how...

Coffee prices are jolting consumers. Could this change our drinking habits?

Tim Hortons is just the latest example of coffee price increases plaguing global markets. And some food economics experts say the overall price hikes from coffee shops to grocery stores have the...

How budget week turned into a nightmare for the Conservatives

This is not the week Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wanted to have. Instead of taking a victory lap around the bases, the Conservative ends the week dodging reporters and facing questions...

Tanzania police seek to arrest opposition leaders after protests

African Union observers said the vote was not credible and that they had documented ballot box stuffing. The government has dismissed criticism of the process and said the election was fair.

A City of Oshawa tree caused sewage to back up in this woman’s home. But the region won’t cover plumbing costs

An Oshawa woman is warning other homeowners after Durham Region declined to cover $1,600 in plumbing costs caused by a city-owned tree, citing a bylaw.

Sudan's civil war has faded from headlines, but monitors say it's the largest humanitarian crisis in the world

The UN says more than 12 million Sudanese have been displaced since its civil war began in spring 2023, making it the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. Aid agencies, including Medecins...

The Pacific Ocean is overheated, making fall feel like summer

Experts say a massive heat wave in the northern Pacific Ocean is the likely reason for the unusually warm temperatures across parts of Canada.

Toronto employer fined $111K for violating temporary foreign worker program rules

The owner of an Etobicoke-based Canadian Tire store has been fined $111,000 by the federal government for violating the guidelines of Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker program.

Israeli army pounds parts of Gaza as Palestinians and Israelis mark 2 years of war

Israeli tanks, boats and jets pounded parts of Gaza on Tuesday, giving Palestinians no respite on the anniversary of the Hamas attack that led to two years of war and underlining the challenges...

Thousands of Israelis renew cries for hostages to be released 2 years after Oct. 7 attack

Thousands of people converged on southern Israel on Tuesday to mourn the dead as the nation marked two years since the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war, while...

Pressure is building on Donald Trump as tariffs bite deeper into American manufacturing

Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Washington, under enormous pressure to make a deal. But as the trade war eats into American corporate profits and more industries clamour for bailouts,...

2 years into the war, these figures illustrate the scale of Israel's destruction of Gaza

For two years, Palestinians across the Gaza Strip have faced unrelenting bombardment, mass hunger and recurring displacement as Israeli fighting continues in the desolate territory.

Construction workers overwhelmed after new work permits issued by Immigration

Raddy Adams Manicadao, Jafferson Palabasan and Rene Logrinio were ordered off the job and told they might have to leave the country after their work permit extensions were rejected in August.

Former Ontario hospital exec and construction company president guilty of fraud tied to $300M project

Former hospital exec Vas Georgiou and one-time construction magnate John Aquino have been found guilty of fraud for their actions during the bidding process for the $300-million expansion of a...

Scenes of October's supermoon

The first supermoon of the year has risen in the skies around the globe.

'Sleepless nights': Migrant worker says immigration lawyer owes him $24K

With the hope of starting a new life in Canada alongside his wife and children, Dattaray Avhad paid a lawyer over $24,000 to help him find a job as a cook in Newfoundland and Labrador and obtain...

Ontarians will have fast-tracked access to some new cancer drugs, health minister says

People in Ontario will have fast-tracked access to some new cancer drugs, Sylvia Jones, the province's deputy premier and minister of health announced Tuesday.

'We don't have the time to cry': Besieged local reporters are still the only media with eyes on Gaza war

Two years on from the start of the Israel-Hamas war, Israel says Gaza's still too dangerous for outside journalists to be allowed in independently. As a result, the world's been left with few...

Concordia University closes campus to avoid 'potentially obstructive' protests on Oct. 7 anniversary

In an email to students, Concordia University announced it would close its downtown campus Tuesday to avoid 'potentially obstructive' protests.

Freedom Convoy figures Tamara Lich and Chris Barber to be sentenced today

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber — two major figures of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" — will find out Tuesday if they will receive prison time after being found guilty of mischief earlier this year.

In Game 3, Blue Jays have a chance to sweep Yankees, clinch American League Division Series

The Toronto Blue Jays are on the verge of their first MLB playoff series victory in nearly a decade, getting the chance to sweep the Yankees and advance to the next round Tuesday night in New York...

Israel marks 2nd anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks

Various commemorations are taking place around Israel and elsewhere to mark the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks in Israel and the Gaza border area on Oct. 7, 2023.

WestJet hikes checked bag fee for 2nd time in 2 years. Will Air Canada be next?

WestJet has hiked its first checked bag fee by $5 for ultra-basic and economy fares. The increase follows several new charges introduced by Canadian airlines, sparking concerns from some consumer...

Indonesia ends search for school building collapse survivors, with more than 60 killed

Indonesian rescuers wrapped up the search on Tuesday for victims trapped under the rubble of a collapsed Islamic boarding school in the province of East Java after retrieving more than 60 bodies,...

105-year-old P.E.I. woman loses nursing home subsidy after missing threshold by $75

The daughter of a 105-year-old P.E.I. woman living in long-term care is speaking out after her mother stopped qualifying for provincial financial support — all because she missed the subsidy...

Longtime CBC radio host, Montreal news anchor Dennis Trudeau dies at 77

Dennis Trudeau had been working as a journalist for several years before he joined CBC in 1979. Among his posts, he hosted CBC Daybreak for eight years. He later became a national radio host and...

CBSA IT outage potentially led to missed security flags at land crossings, says border officers' union

Last week's systems outage stranded truckers for more than 30 hours in the United States, sent logistics companies into chaos and made border officers miss certain security flags.

Creditors circle as cull controversy shines light on B.C. ostrich farmers' unpaid bills

After years of chasing debts through the courts, creditors of a high-profile ostrich farm in southeastern B.C. have filed paperwork against the Canada Food Inspection Agency in the hopes of...

'So much pain': India's shrimp farmers reeling from U.S. tariffs

Shipments of frozen shrimp from India to the U.S. have ground to a halt after American tariffs rose to 50 per cent, leaving farmers deeply worried about their livelihoods and some seriously...

Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to 3 scientists for quantum mechanical tunnelling

Scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for "the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantization in an electric...

Canada's merchandise trade deficit widened in August, with exports falling faster than imports rose

Canada's merchandise trade deficit widened in August to $6.32 billion as exports fell faster in both value and volume than the rise in imports on a monthly basis, official government statistics...

Danielle Smith in Ottawa to push for federal partnership on energy projects

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in Ottawa this week, following up on her now week-old pledge to help fund the development of a proposal for a new oil pipeline to Canada's West Coast.

Carney to meet with Trump Tuesday as Canada pushes for tariff relief

Prime Minister Mark Carney will sit down with his U.S. counterpart at the White House Tuesday for their second Oval Office meeting in less than six months as the American trade war continues.

Carney says U.S., Canada stronger together, Trump vows to work on 'natural conflicts'

Former 'Derringer in the Morning' co-host takes Q107 parent company to human rights tribunal

Jennifer Valentyne, a former co-host of a Toronto radio show, spoke in detail about alleged verbal abuse and gender-based discrimination at the Corus Entertainment Inc. program during a human...

Trump calls Carney 'world-class leader,' says no trade deal yet because 'I want to be great, too’

Pro-Palestinian protest taking place outside Concordia University with large police presence

A large protest is taking place outside Concordia University's Henry F. Hall building in downtown Montreal with several dozens of local police officers nearby. Earlier Tuesday, the university...

Renewables become biggest source of electricity globally for 1st time, beating coal

Worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, and for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal, according to a...

As the Blue Jays' post-season heats up, 1 of team's founders watches proudly from P.E.I.

The Toronto Blue Jays are on a post-season tear, and Canadians have Islander Don McDougall to thank for delivering the team to Canada.

Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned in support of U.S. public TV stations

Thirty paintings by Ross, whose TV show The Joy of Painting aired on public TV stations in the 1980s and 90s, will be auctioned off with proceeds going to stations that use content from...

Pam Bondi blasted by Democrats for enabling Trump targeting of rivals at contentious hearing

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi engaged in combative exchanges with Democrats at a Senate hearing in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, as she defended herself from accusations the Justice Department...

After coming oh-so-close, Calgary Flames seek step forward into NHL playoffs

The Calgary Flames need to pick up where they left off, and do more, to return to the NHL playoffs.

Gold prices hit record high as anxious investors seek safe haven for money

Gold futures have soared above $4,000 US per troy ounce for the first time, as many investors seek a safe place to park their money as the U.S. government shutdown continues.

Britain's PM called pro-Palestinian rallies on Oct. 7 'un-British.' Hundreds took to the streets anyway

There is growing tension around political protests after a terror attack at a Manchester synagogue last week, which is part of the reason the U.K. government took issue with planned...

Questions loom for Edmonton Oilers, even with Connor McDavid extension

Connor McDavid is staying with the Oilers after signing a two-year $25-million US extension on Monday. But questions still linger on how the team will improve goaltending and defence to get to the...

Marineland's belugas at risk of being euthanized as Ottawa, Ontario point at each other to take action

The federal and Ontario governments are urging each other to help 30 belugas at Marineland, which has threatened to euthanize the whales if the defunct amusement park does not receive emergency...

Carney leaves White House after Trump offers compliments, says Canada and U.S. have 'natural conflicts'

Budget watchdog says Liberal government's definition of capital spending is too broad

The Parliamentary Budget Office is welcoming the Liberal government's decision to move budget day from the spring to the fall, but says Finance Canada's definition of capital spending announced...

MPs grill long ballot organizer during tense committee meeting

MPs with the House procedures committee on Tuesday scrutinized a representative from a group of long ballot protesters for his role in helping to flood some ridings with dozens of candidates in...

White House talks 'successful, positive, substantive,' but no relief on steel just yet, says LeBlanc

Daughter of Robin Williams calls AI videos of late actor 'disgusting' amid generative AI Wild West

Zelda Williams — actress, director and daughter to the late actor Robin Williams — has spoken out on Instagram about what she calls "disgusting" AI recreations of her father.

Charges laid in Nanaimo, B.C., cyclist shoving case: RCMP

A 48-year-old motorcyclist has been charged with assault and dangerous driving two months after dash camera footage appeared to show a cyclist being shoved from behind while riding in Nanaimo.

Smith says she's open to adjusting Alberta's industrial carbon price

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's open to adjusting aspects of Alberta's industrial carbon pricing program, including the province's industrial carbon price.

Remove 2nd-generation cut-off from Indian Act, witnesses tell Senate committee

Indigenous leaders and experts say Bill S-2 takes small steps to address discrimination in the Indian Act but fails to solve deeper injustices like the second-generation cut-off.

Blue Jays fans are snapping up merch as team aims to advance in playoffs

Toronto Blue Jays merchandise has been flying off the shelves since the team began its playoff run last weekend. The Jays are up 2-0 in their best-of-five series against the New York Yankees, and...

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations fill downtown Montreal streets

Large-scale pro-Palestinian demonstrations filled the streets of downtown Montreal Tuesday afternoon as part of a series of planned demonstrations to mark two years of war in Gaza.

Trump's tone toward Canada is suddenly more positive. What's up with that?

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke more positively about Canada on Tuesday than he has at any time since winning the election last November, but whether that signals any imminent relief to...

First Nations University faculty call for dissolution of board, suspension of executives

In an unsigned statement, faculty members at First Nations University of Canada are expressing grave concerns over the direction of the institution, saying the gains made since its 2019 financial...

It's 'full steam ahead' for the F-35 program until told otherwise, defence official says

A House of Commons committee has been told that planning and construction of new facilities for the RCAF's new F-35s is proceeding even with the Liberal government's review of the program.

An air traffic control tower was unstaffed. Is this the U.S. government shutdown breaking point?

Burbank's air traffic control tower was temporarily un-staffed Monday, one of many incidents in U.S. airports caused by staffing shortages during the U.S. government's shutdown.

5 premiers urge Carney to withdraw court submission on notwithstanding clause

Five premiers say Ottawa must withdraw its recent call for limits on the notwithstanding clause because it amounts to a "complete disavowal" of the bargain that spawned the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Toronto Blue Jays lead the Yankees 6-1 in Game 3

Jays trail the Yankees 9-6 in Game 3

'We want to win here': McDavid says contract extension shows commitment to Oilers

For Connor McDavid, signing a two-year, $25-million US extension with the Edmonton Oilers was an expression of his commitment to winning and bringing the Stanley Cup back to the city.

Vancouver Canucks focused on bouncing back after troubled season

A constant parade of injuries, high-profile personnel issues and underperforming stars dogged the team from training camp through the final game last season. Now, with a healthy roster and a new...

Yankees battle back to down Blue Jays 9-6, force Game 4

Kyle Connor inks 8-year, $96M extension with Winnipeg Jets

Jets superstar winger Kyle Connor has signed a long-term deal to stay in Winnipeg, worth $96 million over eight years.

Carney raised Keystone XL pipeline revival in meeting with Trump

Relief for Canada from U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum may come thanks to renewed interest in a pipeline project first proposed more than 15 years ago.

Canada and Germany talk maritime drones as Europe worries about threats to undersea infrastructure

Senior defence officials from Germany and Sweden visited Canada in the last week where discussions included rapidly evolving drone technology and capabilities. The discussions unfolded against a...

Via Rail pays out $31M in travel vouchers because of delays

Via Rail has offered $31 million in travel vouchers to hundreds of thousands of passengers whose trains were more than one hour late since last fall, mostly as a result of new speed limits at rail...

Ships spew pollution into our port cities. Plugging them in could clear the air

Many large ships keep burning fuel and spew an entire town's worth of pollution while docked in our port cities. One solution is to make them plug into the local grid through a connection known as...

Is it cheaper to live in Halifax or Toronto? This data says the relative costs are comparable

In Halifax, the median proportion of household income spent on housing and transportation costs in 2024 was comparable to cities like Toronto, according to recent data from Statistics Canada. The...

Mount Everest hikers rescued after severe snowstorm

About 900 hikers, guides and other staff who were stranded by a snowstorm over the past weekend on the Chinese side of Mount Everest have reached safety, state media said late Tuesday.

You'd need to make about $27 an hour to afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Halifax

In 2024, a renter in Halifax needed to make $27 an hour working full time to afford the average one-bedroom apartment, according to a recent report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives...

Parliamentary budget officer says 3.2 million new homes needed to close housing gap

The parliamentary budget officer estimates Canada needs to build 3.2 million new homes in the next decade to close the housing gap, but isn't currently on track to do that.

90 and fighting eviction: Inside a rent hike fight at a Windsor seniors' building

Tenants at the I.L. Peretz House in downtown Windsor, Ont., say their rent has increased 20 to 60 per cent since last year, but the landlord says it's because rent was so low for so long while...

Non-profits are racing to save affordable apartments. But critics say we should just build new ones

While Canada continues to lose affordable rental housing at alarming rates, we look at the dramatic shift in B.C., where a provincially funded Rental Protection Fund has helped not-for-profits...

Scientists based in Australia, Japan and U.S. awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the development of metal-organic frameworks," the award-giving body said on Wednesday.

Marineland says its belugas shouldn't go to Nova Scotia's Whale Sanctuary Project

Ontario theme park says serious environmental issues and a "total lack of proven financial viability" mean the proposed N.S. sanctuary is not an option.

Alberta energy minister directed to pursue pipelines, boost oil production

A new mandate letter from Premier Danielle Smith directs Alberta’s energy minister to advance goals aimed at boosting oil production, defending the province's energy sector and advancing major...

Rare white beaver wows Ottawa-area wildlife watchers

Ottawa wildlife photographers have captured stunning images of a rare leucistic beaver.

6 Canadians among scores of activists detained by Israeli military on Gaza flotilla

The Israeli military intercepted a nine-boat flotilla trying to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza early Wednesday in the Mediterranean Sea and detained scores of activists on board, the...

2 armed and dangerous individuals at large in Ginoogaming First Nation in Ontario, police say

Police are asking people to shelter in place amid reports of two armed and dangerous people at large in the area of Ginoogaming First Nation early Wednesday morning. Ontario Provincial Police...

Former FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty to federal charges

Former FBI director James Comey on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation.

Cadaver dogs' search for Lilly and Jack Sullivan didn't find human remains

Nova Scotia RCMP say cadaver dogs did not locate human remains in the search for Lilly and Jack Sullivan, who have been missing for five months.

Gatineau rink keeper locked in battle with city over sponsorships

Stéphane Villeneuve has spent more than three years maintaining an ice rink in Gatineau’s Parc Desnoyers, but a dispute with the city has him asking whether he should hang up his shovel for good.

Liberals introduce 2nd border bill with aim to quickly pass less controversial measures

The Liberal government has split its border security bill in two in the hope of seeing some measures pass swiftly while giving Canadians more time to evaluate other, more contentious ones.

Marineland says its 30 belugas may have to be euthanized. How would that even happen?

Marineland has threatened to euthanize their 30 belugas if the federal government doesn’t supply financial support. But experts say that comes with a host of logistical and moral issues.

'We will get an even better deal,' Carney says after Oval Office meeting with Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday Canadian and American officials are currently "negotiating terms" of a deal on tariffs a day after he met with the U.S. president to try and bring the...

Justice minister rejects premiers' request to pull out of notwithstanding clause case

Justice Minister Sean Fraser rejected calls from five premiers for Ottawa to withdraw its legal argument calling for limits on the use of the Constitution's notwithstanding clause.

Trump hints Mideast deal is 'very close' as senior figures from U.S. and Israel join peace talks

The most promising effort yet to end the war in Gaza was bolstered as senior figures from Israel and the United States joined the negotiations on Wednesday after Hamas handed over its lists of...

Without saying ‘Golden Dome,’ McGuinty touts U.S. missile defence co-operation

Call it “Golden Dome.” Call it a “continental shield.” Whatever the handle, Canada is in discussion with the United States about being able to detect and defend “what’s coming at us” in the air,...

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal takes effect, Egyptian state media reports

Israelis and Palestinians rejoiced on Thursday after a ceasefire and hostage deal were announced under the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to end the war in Gaza.

U.S. bill calls for more integration between Canadian, American border agents

The U.S. Congress is being asked to adopt legislation that could lead to Canada and the United States further integrating their enforcement of the border — including allowing U.S. officers to more...

Alberta education minister says striking teachers will need to make ‘trade-offs’

Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the Alberta government won’t spend beyond $2.6 billion over four years in new spending to resolve a contract dispute with striking teachers.

Alberta teacher prompts petition on province's private school funding

If high school chemistry teacher Alicia Taylor gets her wish, Albertans will vote in a referendum on whether to end public funding for independent schools.

Ebola outbreak in Congo shows signs of containment, WHO says

The Ebola outbreak in Congo shows signs of containment, with no new confirmed or probable cases since the World Health Organization's last update on Oct. 1.

Former B.C. lawyer planned murder of his client, Crown tells court

Ann Katrine Saettler told a B.C. Supreme Court judge in Vancouver that Rogelio "Butch" Bagabuyo wrote a "planning note" that reminded him to bag everything after, not to bring his mobile phone or...

Carney speaks far less French than English in speeches, analysis shows

A comprehensive analysis by Radio-Canada reveals that less than one-fifth of the content of the prime minister's speeches since he was elected has been in French.

U.K. synagogue attacker claimed allegiance to ISIS: police

The man whose attack on a synagogue in northern England last week resulted in the deaths of two Jewish worshippers phoned police to say he was acting for Islamic State, also known as ISIS,...

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act. Here's why it's a controversial move

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, which has not been utilized by a U.S. president in more than three decades. Here's a look at why that possibility...

Carney calls for swift action after Israel, Hamas reach initial agreement on U.S.-peace plan

Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling for a swift implementation of the first phase of the U.S.-proposed peace deal between Israel and Hamas, following  news of an agreement  late Wednesday.

Blue Jays eliminate Yankees, advance to ALCS for 1st time since 2016

The Blue Jays advanced to the American League Championship Series on Wednesday night after defeating the New York Yankees 5-2 in the Bronx. Toronto's first playoff series victory since 2016 came...

Chinese government stalls city plan to protect historic Ottawa telephone building

The People’s Republic of China is opposing a push to grant heritage protection to a historic telephone building in Ottawa, prompting the city to put the plan on ice.

House committee adds language, security checks to 'Lost Canadians' citizenship bill

The House of Commons immigration committee is recommending most adults eligible for birthright citizenship under the "Lost Canadians" bill fulfil similar requirements to immigrant applicants on...

More young Canadians are tapping AI for learning, even when concerned about it

More Canadian students are turning to AI, eager for additional opportunities to learn how to use it. Yet worries about cheating and impact to critical thinking persist, with some experts saying...

Israel and Hamas reach 'first phase' of peace deal, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have reached agreement on the "first phase" of a plan to stop fighting, and release hostages and prisoners.

Suspect in deadly wildfire that levelled L.A. neighbourhood fled, then returned to watch fire: prosecutors

Authorities in California charged a 29-year-old man with starting a fire that days later erupted into the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles history and destroyed much of the Pacific Palisades...

Dolly Parton speaks out about health concerns: 'I ain't dead yet'

Dolly Parton "ain't dead yet," the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health.

Fitness app Strava is suing watch-maker Garmin. Here's why that has runners sweating

With fall race reason at its peak, some athletes are stressing over news that fitness-tracking app Strava is suing device-maker Garmin in a U.S. lawsuit alleging patent infringement and breach of conduct.

Assassinations, railway sabotage, car bombs: Inside the shadow war in Ukraine

As the front lines of the war in Ukraine continue to be described as a “meat grinder,” the shadow wars between the Kremlin and Kyiv have intensified, with covert assassinations, railway sabotage...

Zach Bryan responds to DHS criticism of ICE song: 'I’m on neither of these radical sides'

The Department of Homeland Security publicly lambasted Zach Bryan, one of the biggest superstars in country music, Wednesday for an unreleased song critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs...

Peter Nygard's charges stayed in Winnipeg sexual assault case after judge rules right to fair trial breached

A judge has stayed all charges in the Winnipeg sexual assault case against disgraced fashion mogul Peter Nygard, finding his Charter right to a fair trial was violated by police failing to retain...

Staff shortages leading to heart surgery delays and deaths, say Quebec cardiologists, surgeons

Cardiologists and heart surgeons in Quebec are warning about a shortage of staff, particularly perfusionists, saying the lack of workers who help keep patients alive during heart surgeries is...

Why Trump's team is portraying Antifa as a terrorist threat

U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to persuade Americans that the anti-fascist movement dubbed Antifa poses as grave a threat to the country as designated terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah.

N.S. Palestinians say Canada’s visa program failing families trying to flee Gaza

A Palestinian woman in Halifax, N.S., is making an impassioned plea for Canada to speed up its special measures visa program for people trying to escape Gaza, about 20 months after applying to...

National Guard troops are outside Chicago and could be in Memphis soon in Trump's latest deployment

National Guard troops are positioned outside Chicago and they could be in Memphis by Friday as the Trump administration pushes ahead with an aggressive policy toward big-city crime whether local...

Slain gang leader extorted thousands from Montreal-area restaurateurs, documents show

Financial records uncovered during a 2019 murder investigation detail what police say was a web of people, and seemingly restaurants, who owed hundreds of thousands of dollars to Charalambos...

CBSA systems outage at Canada-U.S. border a 'big red flag,' says security expert

Border officers told their union the September IT outage may have led them to miss potential security flags at Canada-U.S. crossings. The CBSA says safety standards were upheld, but security...

Israel and Hamas agree to halt fighting in Gaza, Trump says

Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature

Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai, perhaps best known for 1989's novel The Melancholy of Resistance, has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, the award-giving body said on Thursday.

Palestinians in Gaza, Israelis rejoice as Israel and Hamas agree to halt fighting, release hostages

Trump has promised 'eternal peace' in Gaza. But current ceasefire ignores key issues

The sense of relief sweeping across the Middle East and beyond over the news that a ceasefire in Gaza is finally within sight is palpable. But negotiators have repeatedly stressed that the deal is...

Shooter was on student visa when Bishnoi gang hired him to threaten Punjabi musician AP Dhillon

A man hired to "terrorize" Punjabi singer AP Dhillon at the behest of the Bishnoi gang came to Canada at age 21 on a student visa, according to court records obtained by CBC News. But the judge...

'It is a day for optimism,' Carney says as Israel, Hamas edge closer to ending war

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday "it is a day for optimism" as Israel and Hamas agreed to the terms of a U.S.-brokered plan for peace in Gaza, paving the way for the release of the Israeli...

Alberta stopped tracking class sizes. Then it changed its funding formula. Now, it's a teachers' strike issue

Get a rough idea of how much Alberta’s teaching staff has grown compared to how much student enrolment has grown since the funding formula for school boards was changed.

Celebration highs, lows for Blue Jays fans after ALCS home game tickets sell out

It’s been a rollercoaster day for many Toronto Blue Jays fans, from seeing the team sweep the New York Yankees in a 3-1 series victory to losing out in the Ticketmaster race to score seats for the...

B.C. tables historic legislation to smoke out deceptive vaping advertising

Attorney General Niki Sharma said her government's proposed law to to recover health-care costs from companies that market vaping products as safe or target youth is modelled after similar laws...

U.S. launches Tesla probe following more crashes involving full self-driving feature

U.S. federal auto safety regulators have opened yet another investigation into Tesla's full self-driving technology after dozens of incidents in which its vehicles ran red lights or drove on the...

Start of Winnipeg Jets' 1st season with Jonathan Toews on roster a reminder of bond between player, hometown

Jonathan Toews's first game as a member of the Winnipeg Jets, slated for Thursday night, promises to be a meaningful homecoming for both the player and countless Manitoba hockey fans.

Michael McLeod, acquitted in World Junior sexual assault trial, signs with Russian hockey league

Michael McLeod, one of five members of Canada's 2018 junior team recently acquitted of sexual assault charges, has signed a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the Russian-based Kontinental...

Microsoft's cloud services firm Azure hit with outage, says customers should see improvement soon

Microsoft says users of its Azure cloud portal may be not be able to access Office 365, Minecraft or other services due to issues with its global content delivery network services.

Trump wants to be 5th U.S. president to win the Nobel Peace Prize. There are obstacles

Donald Trump has made no secret of his desire to a win a Nobel Peace Prize to burnish his already significant legacy as a U.S. president, and a lasting peace that ends the war in Gaza could be a...

Major Projects Office CEO hopes to make decision on pipeline to B.C. coast 4-5 months after submission

The CEO of Canada’s newly formed Major Projects Office says she hopes that it would take between four and five months to issue a decision on a bitumen pipeline to the West Coast.

Canadian ship bound for Quebec City stuck in the Detroit River

A Canadian ship is stuck in the Detroit River right between downtown Detroit and downtown Windsor.

UPS, FedEx ground MD-11 air cargo fleets after deadly Louisville, Ky., crash

United Parcel Service and FedEx said on Friday they have grounded their combined fleet of more than 50 McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes following a crash in Louisville, Ky., this week that...

Grounded container ship MSC Baltic III damaged by 'extreme wind' and rough seas

Crews are assessing the damage to the container ship, grounded off Newfoundland's west coast since February.

How the woman who wasn't allowed to play built a future for Canadian hockey

Danièle Sauvageau, the girl who grew up in Deux-Montanges, Que., and wasn’t allowed to play on an organized hockey team because she wasn’t a boy, is now the first woman 'Builder' inducted into the...

Senate debates bill to require cancer warning labels on alcohol packaging

Sen. Patrick Brazeau is trying a second time to pass legislation that would add cancer warning labels to alcohol packaging.

Liberal budget clears first confidence vote

Liberals, Bloc Québécois and NDP voted down a Conservative sub-amendment on the budget Thursday evening that, if passed, would have forced an election.

Mystery illness has Manitoba parents seeking genetic answers in Florida

Only a week after Beau Friesen was born, his parents knew something was wrong, but two years later, they still don't know what. Now, the Grunthal, Man., family is going to Florida to see a...

Carney's 1st budget calls for billions in new spending to prop up tariff-hit economy

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented his first federal budget Tuesday and it includes big-ticket items to prop up an economy grappling with major economic disruptions but also...

Judge tosses Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music over Kendrick Lamar diss track

A U.S. federal judge on Thursday tossed out a defamation lawsuit Drake brought against his record label Universal Music Group over rival Kendrick Lamar's song Not Like Us, labelling the alleged...

Court filing in U.S. murder plot trial sheds new light on killing of B.C. Sikh activist

U.S. prosecutors in Manhattan plan to introduce evidence in a trial that sheds new light on the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia — and the alleged role of the Indian...

‘A wakeup call:’ More than 54,600 kids in Gaza are malnourished, study estimates

A new study by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) published in The Lancet medical journal is estimating how many kids in Gaza are wasting from lack of...

Judge temporarily blocks National Guard troop deployment in Illinois

A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday said she would temporarily block U.S. President Donald Trump from deploying hundreds of National Guard soldiers in Illinois, five days after another U.S....

N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge in latest case against Trump foe

New York Attorney General Letitia James, a longtime foe of U.S. President Donald Trump, was indicted on Thursday on criminal charges including bank fraud, the U.S. Justice Department said.

Alberta will need B.C. government’s backing to build proposed pipeline: energy minister

Canada’s energy minister says Alberta will need to get its neighbouring province on board in order to see its proposed pipeline project to the West Coast come to fruition.

Nuclear operator found not criminally responsible for leaking power plant vulnerabilities on YouTube

A 38-year-old Ontario man who faced a rare charge under Canada's state secrets law of leaking sensitive information to a foreign entity or terrorist group has been found not criminally responsible...

Israeli approval of deal clears the way for ceasefire, release of hostages

Israel's government ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages held in Gaza...

Canada Post union says it will move from nationwide strike action to rotating strikes on Saturday

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers, which represents 55,000 Canada Post workers, announced late Thursday that it will end its nationwide strike action and move to rotating strikes starting...

TSB releases findings on Alberta pipeline rupture that caused explosion, wildfire

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada published its findings on the causes of the rupture of a natural gas pipeline near Edson, Alta.

Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade deals are over, says Mexican lawmaker

A veteran federal Mexican lawmaker told CBC News the era of trilateral trade deals between Mexico-Canada and the U.S. is ending. The interview occurred moments before U.S. President Donald Trump...

Why U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats have Canada ‘between a rock and a hard place’

Canada’s Department of National Defence says it will continue a longstanding operation with the U.S. Coast Guard to capture drug smugglers in the Caribbean, despite a string of deadly U.S....

What does the Taylor Swift-Charli XCX beef say about female solidarity in pop?

As people continue to pore over Taylor Swift’s songs for “Easter eggs” — or clues she leaves in her music for fans to decode — some industry observers are wondering what one especially biting...

Why it’s so hard to find a new home for Marineland’s 30 belugas

Marineland’s 30 belugas remain at the defunct Niagara Falls, Ont., amusement park after Ottawa turned down its export request. But as the company says it’s running out of money to care for the...

Stolen identities of 28,000 B.C. health-care workers used in decade-long crime sprees

For a decade, a B.C. government agency denied a data breach that affected 28,000 health-care workers, creating a situation that one privacy expert says opened the door for fraud artists to...

N.B. Liquor is offloading the last $3.4M worth of its American booze at Salisbury depot

When U.S. products were pulled off the shelves of corporate ANBL stores in March as part of the province’s response to the trade war with our southern neighbours, the Crown corporation had about...

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Marina Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, it was announced Friday at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo.

Jared Leto-led Tron: Ares isn't good enough to hate

Tron: Ares, the latest entry in a sci-fi franchise that somehow manages to be both underserved and seriously bloated, is nowhere near the worst big-budget effort ever. Instead the movie's almost...

Palestinians again on the move in Gaza, but with hope amid ceasefire

Thousands of displaced Palestinians streamed back toward their abandoned homes on Friday after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect and Israeli troops began pulling back from...

'It's sheer panic': Ottawa restaurateur says Meta wrongly banned her business accounts

Laurie Viau Gillard uses Instagram and Facebook to advertise the small restaurant she co-owns in Kanata. Late last month, Meta suspended her accounts without explanation.

Canada's economy added 60,000 jobs in September, with gains led by manufacturing

Canada's economy added 60,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged, Statistics Canada said on Friday.

Carney announces long-awaited automatic tax filing, makes school food program permanent

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that his government will begin rolling out an automatic tax filing system for low-income Canadians and will make the school program permanent, in...

Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link would strengthen Nunavut’s connection with Canada, proponents say

Ottawa is expected to announce its second list of nation-building infrastructure projects within the next month. One of the proposals is the $3-billion Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link, which would start...

Mother of Ukrainian teen assaulted at Winnipeg school says institution must do more to address bullying

The mother of a 14-year-old Ukrainian girl allegedly assaulted by a group of teenagers at a Winnipeg school says the institution needs to do more to protect its students.

Former undercover informant sues RCMP, federal government

A former undercover police informant is suing the federal government and the RCMP for abuse he says he suffered while working as an underage operative in the Maritimes.

Ukraine grapples with widespread power outages after Russian barrage

Russian drone and missile strikes wounded at least 20 people in Kyiv, damaged residential buildings and caused blackouts across swathes of Ukraine early Friday, authorities said. A child was also...

What we know about the Israeli hostage and Palestinian prisoner exchange

Trump's top negotiator on the Gaza conflict said the U.S. military confirmed that Israeli soldiers have pulled back as part of the ceasefire agreement on Friday. Details on how the hostage and...

School food programs hope $1B from Ottawa will fill need as they wait for governments to sign on

Six months after the federal government announced $1 billion to establish Canada's first national school food program and a month after the first jurisdiction officially signed on, food providers...

Court petition calls for 'Injector Barbie' to stop cosmetic procedures due to alleged deformations

A former Miss Universe Canada contestant is accused of giving Botox and dermal filler injections without registration from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.

Canada Strong park pass has brought big crowds, but some question whether everyone should get in for free

Free admission to Canada's national parks this summer has helped draw visitors to the country's most popular parks, fuelling traffic jams and raising environmental concerns.

Carney announces launch of new housing agency, earmarks funding for new projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Sunday the launch of Build Canada Homes, the federal government’s new agency that will oversee federal housing programs.

Feds promised to test a new 'automatic' tax filing service — but recycled an old program

The federal government promised to "pilot a new automatic [tax] filing service" in 2024 to help get benefits to low- and fixed-income Canadians — but ended up recycling a program from the year...

Gwen Stefani-led No Doubt reuniting for 6-show residency at Las Vegas Sphere

No Doubt will reunite for a series of performances at the Las Vegas Sphere in May 2026, the band confirmed Friday. It will be the ska-punk group’s first residency in over a decade, and the venue’s...

B.C. considering 'Xavier's Law' to crack down on drivers who cause death

The B.C. government says it is actively looking at options to get tougher on drivers involved in fatal crashes after the premier spoke to the family of a 12-year-old killed on Vancouver Island...

Multiple people dead after blast levels Tennessee military explosives plant

An explosion at a Tennessee military munitions plant left multiple people dead and missing on Friday, a county sheriff said, as first responders said secondary blasts forced rescuers to keep their...

Dominion Voting Systems, at centre of false 2020 election claims, sold to former Republican election official

Voting technology company Dominion Voting Systems (DVS), founded in Toronto and a target of conspiracy theories in the 2020 U.S. presidential election spread by Republican Donald Trump and his...

Vancouver Park Board's apology over Harry Potter event catches J.K. Rowling's attention

Vancouver’s park board is apologizing for its decision to host the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience in November, after hearing concerns from members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community that the...

S&P 500 drops 2% after Trump threatens more tariffs on China

The S&P 500 dropped 2 per cent after U.S. President Donald Trump shattered a months-long calm on Wall Street by threatening to crank tariffs higher on China. The main measure of Wall Street's...

'It just didn’t seem real to me’: Driver of SUV hit by fatal shot near Weyburn, Sask., shares how friend died

When Andrea Morrice heard a loud bang as she drove home to Weyburn on Sept. 12, she thought her car had blown a tire. Morrice immediately pulled over, and she noticed her passenger and friend...

Carney says renegotiating CUSMA likely won't resolve all trade issues with U.S.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's clear the U.S. will keep targeting certain sectors with tariffs, even after the renegotiation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade.

Syilx Okanagan Nation chiefs deny issuing cease and desist letter in ostrich cull controversy

The Syilx Okanagan Nation in B.C. says it did not issue a cease and desist letter that claims to protect a controversial ostrich farm from a Canada Food Inspection Agency cull, and questions its...

Jonathan Toews's return NHL greeted with loud cheers during debut with hometown Winnipeg Jets

The spotlight was on Jonathan Toews when the Winnipeg Jets skated onto the ice for their season opener against Dallas on Thursday night.

They were victims of a massive data breach in 2009. Their employer denied it for a decade

For a decade, a B.C. government agency denied a data breach that affected 28,000 health-care workers, creating a situation that one privacy expert says opened the door for fraud artists to...

Tens of thousands of taxpayer accounts hacked as CRA repeatedly paid out millions in bogus refunds

At the height of this year’s tax season, the Canada Revenue Agency discovered that hackers had obtained confidential data used by one of the country’s largest tax preparation firms, H&R Block Canada.

CRA accounts hacked after 28,000 social insurance numbers stolen in data breach

Imposters hacked into B.C. health-care workers’ CRA accounts after a massive breach of employees’ private identification from the B.C. government’s Interior Health authority, which runs hospitals...

3 people stabbed on Vancouver seawall, police searching for suspect

Vancouver police say three people were stabbed along the Yaletown seawall on Friday morning and the female suspect remains at large.

Canada Post workers return to work and hope Canadians will take up their cause

Canadians should start receiving mail again on Tuesday, after Canada Post workers shift from nationwide strike action to a rotating strike on Saturday morning. CUPW, the union representing Canada...

More screen time linked to lower test scores for elementary students, study finds

A new study by a team of researchers from two Toronto hospitals found that children who spent more time on screens before age eight scored lower on standardized tests. The study's lead author says...

Christie Residential School near Tofino, B.C., demolished

The last remaining buildings of the Christie Residential School on Meares Island near Tofino, B.C., were demolished in a ceremony Thursday, attended by survivors who said they hoped the...

'It depends': Carney shifts stance on maintaining emissions cap

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday the fate of the emissions cap on oil and gas producers depends on other efforts to lower emissions, suggesting his government might be open to scrapping the...

Family awaits news of 3 Newfoundlanders detained by Israel off Gaza

Three activists from Newfoundland appear to remain detained in Israel, several days after the Gaza-bound aid flotilla they were part of was intercepted at sea.

Canada Post workers will return to work, hoping Canadians take up their cause

Canadians should start receiving mail again on Tuesday, after Canada Post workers shift from nationwide strike action to a rotating strike on Saturday morning. CUPW, the union representing Canada...

John Lodge, Moody Blues singer and bassist during classic era, dead at 82

John Lodge, the singer and bassist of British rock band the Moody Blues for more than 50 years, has died at the age of 82.

Budget's $2.7B cut to foreign aid leaves international development in limbo, say NGOs

Canada is being accused of retreating from its role as an international development leader after the Liberal government’s budget announced it will cut $2.7 billion in foreign aid over the next four years.

What’s missing from the deficit debate? Any plan to eliminate it

The debate about the federal deficit — or, more specifically, the health and wisdom of federal fiscal policy — remains something of a phoney war, with little substantive engagement. But perhaps,...

Will AI make or break Canada? Innovators, researchers call for more guardrails

As the Carney government promotes artificial intelligence as part of its bid to grow the Canadian economy, some inventors who use the technology and experts who study its impacts are calling on...

Why 'organ chips' could transform cancer treatment and drug testing

Cancer treatments don't always work as expected, leaving patients to suffer side effects of chemotherapy without gaining benefits. Now scientists are exploring whether tiny proxy organs made in...

What Trump’s role in Gaza deal means for his presidency

While the deal to halt the war in Gaza matters most for its potential to save the lives of Israeli hostages and Palestinian civilians, it could also become a personal political triumph for U.S....

Niagara Falls mayor stresses urgency of finding Marineland belugas a new home as it’s running out of food

Mayor Jim Diodati says Marineland representatives told him they’ve restructured and borrowed funds to continue to buy food for the remaining belugas, dolphins, sea lions, seals, deer and bears...

How Canadian steelmakers are 'greening' their steel amid tariffs, global challenges

Steelmaker Algoma says U.S. tariffs on steel are pushing it to more quickly transition to electric steelmaking. Here's why decarbonizing steel is such a big deal, how it's being done in Canada and...

Pickleballers are making too much racket and could face new rules, Toronto city council says

Toronto city councillors have joined legislators in other parts of the country in voting to investigate how the noise from pickleball courts can be limited.

One of the world's biggest AI companies wants a deal with Canada. Is sovereignty the trade-off?

OpenAI wants to help Canada build a sovereign digital infrastructure for artificial intelligence, putting the country in a tough spot as it tries to distance itself from overreliance on U.S. tech...

American spirit exports to Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group

American spirit exports to Canada "plummeted" 85 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States calling the situation "very troubling" as consumers...

Quebec man admits to murdering 10-year-old girl in 1994

A 62-year-old Quebec man has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the killing of a 10-year-old girl in a Montreal suburb more than 31 years ago.

'Free to All': Winnipeg's 1st public library opened 120 years ago, soon to start new chapter

Carved into the Tyndall Stone above the arched entrance to Winnipeg's first public library are the words "Free To All" but for the past 11 years, it's been closed to everyone.

Firings of U.S. federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started, an attempt by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to exert more pressure on Democratic...

RCMP suspect foul play in disappearance of Jennifer Provencal

RCMP continue to investigate after mother of three Jennifer Provencal, 51, was reported missing in April 2025, nearly three months after she reportedly had an argument with her husband, when she...

'Are we dating?' After 30 years, I found out how little the world of romance has changed

After his wife passed away, Pat Parrott settled into a life in which he thought his dating days were behind him. A chance encounter with a former co-worker led to a friendship, but he wondered if...

Parts of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick experiencing once-in-50-year drought

Parts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are in the midst of exceptional drought — the most extreme category on the national scale.

Saskatoon man undergoes invasive medical procedures in hospital hallway due to overcapacity

Kay Roberts never imagined he would receive invasive medical treatment in a busy hallway. He spent four nights and five days on a stretch bed while experiencing confusion and other cognitive issues.

Superior Shoal under the microscope: Is it key to understanding the Great Lakes ecosystem?

A science team from Lakehead University and a film crew from southern Ontario completed a nine-day expedition to explore the Superior Shoal, an underwater mountain that rises nearly 300 metres...

Biden undergoing radiation therapy for cancer, spokesperson says

Former U.S. president Joe Biden is receiving radiation therapy for his prostate cancer diagnosed in May, a spokesperson said on Saturday.

Sudanese paramilitary drone attack kills at least 53 in Darfur, doctors’ group says

At least 53 people, including 14 children and 15 women, were killed in an attack by Sudanese paramilitaries that hit a shelter in a besieged Darfur city, a doctors’ group said Saturday.

Strong earthquake kills at least 31 in central Philippines, damages homes and buildings

An offshore 6.9-magnitude earthquake collapsed walls of houses and buildings late Tuesday in a central Philippine province, killing at least 31 people, injuring many others and sending residents...

Majority of Canadians — including B.C. residents — support Alberta’s pipeline push, poll finds

A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute suggests a majority of Canadians — including British Columbians — support the idea of a northern Alberta-B.C. pipeline, but fewer agree the project should...

Ex-Peguis leader disputes current chief's call to scrap First Nation’s child-welfare system

The agency that oversees child welfare in Peguis First Nation released figures this week suggesting a system brokered through a historic 2023 agreement is working well — contrary to calls by the...

Tennessee authorities say no survivors found in aftermath of deadly explosives factory blast

Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said during a news conference that officials were working on the assumption that all of the people at the site were dead. The total number of people who died...

As Oshawa struggles with a homelessness crisis, this centre is providing affordable housing for youth

The Refuge, a youth drop-in centre in Oshawa, began providing affordable housing in May — responding to what the mayor of Oshawa has called a homelessness crisis in the city. Close to 500 people...

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dead at 79: reports

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall, The Godfather films and Father of the Bride — whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation —...

Israel rejects freeing most popular Palestinian leader from prison

The most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian leader — Marwan Barghouti — is not among the prisoners Israel intends to free in exchange for hostages held by Hamas under the new Gaza ceasefire deal.

Scenes in Gaza amid ceasefire

Thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to their abandoned homes on Friday, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect and Israeli troops began pulling back from parts...

As California moves to ban non-stick pans, culinary experts say British Columbians should consider the same

As you’re pulling out pots and pans to cook Thanksgiving dinner this weekend, some culinary experts are warning Canadians about the pitfalls of a common, convenient tool you might be turning to:...

Trump didn't win Nobel prize, but some in Israel see him as saviour

The U.S. president is expected to touch down in Israel, where many credit Trump for pushing through a ceasefire that promises the return of 48 hostages still in Gaza, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.

Bombers lose a stunner in Edmonton, fall to 8-8 on the season

Two stunning third-quarter touchdowns, followed by a stubborn fourth-quarter defence, carried the Elks to critical 25-20 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Saturday night, keeping Edmonton's...

Little Iran is Toronto's newest cultural district

Toronto’s newest cultural district was officially inaugurated Saturday in North York, bringing joy and excitement to the Iranian community in the city.

3 Sask. men reflect on Indigenous Veterans Day

Three First Nations men from Saskatchewan who served in the Canadian Armed Forces say National Indigenous Veterans Day on Nov. 8 is a time to reflect.

How past Blue Jays squads have fared in the ALCS

The Blue Jays are headed into the American League Championship Series. It's been nine years since Toronto last made it to this level. Here's a look at how some of those past Blue Jays squads fared...

Inside the world of Lawrence Bishnoi, the Indian gangster Canada says India is using as a proxy

The murder of a Punjabi rapper, repeated death threats against a Bollywood star and the killing of a Mumbai-based politician — all are alleged to be the work of Indian gangster Lawrence...

Canada eyes putting nuclear reactors on the moon

In order to maintain a presence on the moon, there’s going to be a need for energy. How do you maintain a colony of people in a place that has roughly 14 days of sunlight followed by 14 days of...

Ontario Sikh leader explains why he refused protection: 'I’d rather take India’s bullet'

Inderjeet Singh Gosal, the Brampton, Ont., man who picked up the mantle of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar following his 2023 assassination, explains why he refused to enter a witness protection...

India's new top envoy in Canada starts term as signs emerge of a thaw in relations

India's new high commissioner to Canada officially started his job on Wednesday at a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, following a series of high-level visits by Canadian officials.

Nova Scotia's painted 'eyeball rocks' will soon be no more

Jason Smith, one of the original artists, says he's sad to see them go, but he hopes they made people smile over the years.

Afghanistan says it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations

The two sides have skirmished along the border in the past, but Saturday night’s heavy clashes underscore the deepening tensions.

Canada-U.S. trade talks moving ‘in the right direction,’ Joly says amid push for tariff deal

Canada-U.S. trade negotiations are “going ahead in the right direction” and Canadian companies are repositioning themselves to lean away from overreliance on American trade, says Industry Minister...

Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-year war

Preparations were underway on Sunday to ramp up aid entering the war-battered Gaza Strip under a new ceasefire deal that many hope will signal an end to the devastating two-year-long war.

Newfoundlanders detained by Israel have been freed, family member says

A group of three Newfoundlanders detained by Israel aboard a flotilla bound for Gaza have been freed, according to a family member of one of the three women.

In just a day, volunteers found hundreds of birds that crashed into GTA buildings

More than 300 birds that had crashed into windows across the Greater Toronto Area were found last Wednesday by a volunteer-based organization that finds and keeps records on bird safety. Most did...

Heart disease back as top global killer as study highlights 'toll' of chronic conditions, rising youth deaths

A new report on global deaths shows that the top causes of mortality are shifting back to familiar threats like heart disease, dislodging COVID-19 as the number one global killer. Scientists warn...

Madagascar president warns of coup attempt as more soldiers join protests

Madagascar's presidency said on Sunday that an attempt to grab power by force was underway in the African nation as more soldiers joined a youth-led protest movement that has rocked the former...

Jays are the bird of choice for many this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving dinner is looking a bit different for one Vancouver couple this year. The normally well-stocked table, with Turkey and all the fixings, will be replaced with a takeaway turkey...

At home and away, Blue Jays fans eagerly prepare for the ALCS round

Fans around the world and at home in Toronto are getting ready to cheer on the Blue Jays as they head into Game 1 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) on Sunday.

Israel lays out plans for hostage release and prisoner swap expected on Monday

Israel said Sunday that it expected all of the living hostages held in the Gaza Strip to be released on Monday, confirming the next phase of the breakthrough ceasefire deal with Hamas, as...

Fears for depressed turnout in the 2025 Calgary meh-lection

With a mix of inattention and indecision tamping down excitement, advance voting has plunged. Will Calgarians' decision be to not bother?

Trump didn't win Nobel prize, but some in Israel see him as a saviour

The U.S. president is expected to touch down in Israel, where many credit Trump for pushing through a ceasefire that promises the return of 48 hostages still in Gaza, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.

Canada's tariffs on Chinese EVs created '2-front trade war' hurting Prairie canola, pork producers: Kinew

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is asking the prime minister to scrap Canada's 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in return for China lifting its tariffs on Canadian canola and pork.

12-year-old Halifax girl competes against world No. 2 chess player at P.E.I. tourney

Michelle Zhang isn’t even a teenager yet, but that didn’t stop her from putting up a strong fight against Hikaru Nakamura after he made a surprise appearance at a Prince Edward Island tournament...

Carney to attend Gaza peace summit in Egypt on Monday: Prime Minister's Office

Prime Minister Mark Carney will be flying out tonight to head to Egypt to attend the signing of a Middle East peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza, according to a news release his office...

Hundreds more U.S. flights could be cancelled today. Here’s what you need to know

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across the U.S. this week — with more expected in the coming days — as airlines comply with a mandated reduction in service due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Why Trump’s battle with U.S. mayors might hurt everyone, even him

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is another Democratic mayor in an acrimonious relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. But observers say these relationships matter and can impact...

Why do pregnancy, breastfeeding reduce risk of breast cancer? Latest science finds clues

Breastfeeding and childbirth have long been known to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Now medical researchers are gaining clues on why, and hoping these insights could lead to treatments to mimic...

Two Conservative backbenchers steal the show on budget week

It can be easy for long stretches to forget about most of the 343 democratically elected members of the House of Commons. But then, every so often, someone who is not the prime minister, the...

First 7 hostages released by Hamas in Israeli military custody as part of ceasefire deal

The Israeli military has taken custody of the first seven hostages released by Hamas on Monday as part of a ceasefire to end the Israel-Hamas war.

Canadian Peter Howitt among 3 Nobel winners in economics

Canadian economist Peter Howitt is among a group of three researchers who won the Nobel memorial prize in economics, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Monday.

The Trump administration is investing in Canadian critical mineral companies. But Ottawa can stop it

The Trump administration has purchased a stake in two Canadian critical mineral companies, a move experts say is unusual, and which raises questions about whether Ottawa should block the deals in...

World Cup hotel tax increase could hurt larger tourism industry, Toronto hotel association says

The Greater Toronto Hotel Association says a hotel tax increase introduced for Toronto’s FIFA World Cup games next year might be having a negative effect on tourism and travel to the city...

Why some older Canadians bounce back after a period of bad health

People can take action at any age to become more resilient, according to researchers involved in a recent Canadian study tracking older people with a variety of health issues. It found that those...

All living Israeli hostages released by Hamas as part of Gaza ceasefire deal

Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza on Monday as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that pummelled the territory, killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, and...

World leaders in Middle East to sign peace plan as 20 Israeli hostages released from Gaza

Trump declares ‘historic dawn of a new Middle East’ in Knesset speech after Netanyahu address

Trump heads to Egypt for Gaza peace summit with world leaders, including Carney

Fans hope Blue Jays will bounce back in Game 2 of ALCS against Mariners

The fight for the American League pennant continues Monday as Toronto looks to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Seattle Sunday night. Fans online are voicing their disappointment, frustration and...

Trump in Egypt for Gaza peace summit with world leaders, including Carney

Former Russian president says supplying U.S. Tomahawks to Ukraine could end badly for all, especially Trump

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that supplying U.S. Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine could end badly for everyone, especially U.S. President Donald Trump.

Major winter storm expected in parts of northern Manitoba

Winter is about to fall in Manitoba. Environment Canada has issued a  snowfall warning , saying a major winter storm is expected to bring in excess of 30 centimetres along a line from Flin Flon...

Canada and India agree to 'ambitious' road map to strengthen ties

Canada and India have agreed to a series of steps to strengthen bilateral ties, two years after their diplomatic rupture over the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader.

Trump, mediators sign Gaza peace deal as world leaders including Carney attend Egypt summit

Major winter storm hits parts of northern Manitoba

Winter is falling in Manitoba. Environment Canada has issued a  snowfall warning , saying a major winter storm rolling through parts of northern Manitoba is expected to bring in excess of 30...

Too much, too fast: Majority polled in Calgary, Edmonton unhappy with pace of population growth

It’s no secret Alberta's population is booming — but a majority of people polled in both Calgary and Edmonton are not too happy with the pace of that growth and what it means for their day-to-day lives.

'The predicament of my life': Wrongfully convicted N.B. man dies from cancer

Robert Mailman, a New Brunswick man who spent 18 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of murder, has died at the age of 77.

Zelenskyy to meet Trump Friday to talk weapons, air defence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that he would meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday, where the two would discuss Ukraine's air defences and long-range...

Trump, mediators sign Gaza peace deal as Hamas, Israel release hostages and prisoners

50 years later, an Ottawa high schooler’s violent unravelling still leaves deep scars

Fifty years ago, two Ottawa high schools were rocked by the murders committed by a troubled student who then took his own life. As the anniversary approaches, CBC is looking back at the changes,...

Taylor Swift announces movie of final Eras Tour performance in Vancouver

Vancouver was the final country for the 149-show, 20-month Eras Tour that was taken in by more than 10 million fans across 19 countries.

Alberta students hope for end to teachers' strike as classrooms remain empty

Many Alberta students are sleeping in these days, struggling with the feeling they should be doing something else instead.

Ottawa Senators fall 4-1 to Nashville in home opener

Juuse Saros made 31 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday.

2 hikers taken to hospital after grizzly attack near Prince George, B.C.

Two hikers were taken to the hospital after they were attacked by a grizzly bear on a hiking trail near Prince George, B.C., on Sunday, according to officials.

World leaders meet in Egypt to discuss post-war Gaza plans amid hostage, prisoner swap

U.S. President Donald Trump embarked on a whirlwind trip to the Middle East on Monday to cement the end of the war between Israel and Hamas, and to reaffirm his ambitions to usher in peace between the two.

Saskatoon father and son go the distance to catch Toronto Blue Jays ALCS game

A father and son from Saskatoon drove over 2,000 kilometres to watch the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Seattle Mariners in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) Sunday night.

Montreal suburb honours Hamas attack victims as hostages freed, Gaza looks to rebuild

Côte Saint-Luc held a commemorative event Monday for victims of Oct. 7, including Montrealer Alexandre Look. Others in Montreal are welcoming the ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages and...

Madagascar president says he's in exile, fears for his life after troops join rebellion

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said he fled the country in fear for his life following a military rebellion but did not announce his resignation in a speech broadcast on national television...

New York Times, AP, Reuters and Newsmax among news organizations fighting new press rules

News organizations including the New York Times, The Associated Press and the conservative Newsmax television network said Monday they will not sign a Defence Department document about its new...

Dozens dead, missing, thousands of homes destroyed after rains sweep across Mexico

Four days of heavy rains fell unexpectedly across five Mexican states last week, leaving devastated lives and communities. The rains caused rivers, gullies and ditches to overflow, triggering...

Liam Johnston died on the job at 27. His loved ones want to see change and accountability

The family of a 27-year-old who died on a plumbing job in Calgary say they want to see his employer charged criminally. Advocates have been asking for more prosecutions in workplace deaths to help...

Voting day is here, and polls are open for N.L.'s provincial election

Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will head to the polls — again – today, this time to choose the next provincial government.

Police monitoring resurgence of outlaw motorcycle gang Satan’s Choice in northern Ontario

Provincial police say they’re keeping a watch on renewed activity from the outlaw motorcycle gan Satan’s Choice in northern Ontario, as new chapters for Satan’s Choice appear to be popping up in...

Signing of Gaza peace deal marks emotional day for Canadians with family in the region

Monday was an emotional day for Canadians with family in Israel and Gaza, as a peace deal was signed alongside the release of Palestinian prisoners and Israeli hostages. But as some celebrated...

How one company is making money – and jewelry – from abandoned mine sites

Remediation project looks to recover money and metals from abandoned mines across the Yukon, Alaska and B.C.

Eastway owner charged with negligence causing death in explosion that killed 6

More than three and a half years after six people were killed in one of the deadliest workplace incidents in Ottawa's history — a 2022 explosion at an Ottawa tank truck manufacturing facility...

Sofina Foods Inc. to pay $330K penalty toward safety program after Edmonton worker's death

A judge found Samir Subedi's death was easily preventable, and he faced workplace risks created by the company's "incompetence, inattention, or a combination of both."

Élections Montréal criticized for low-quality, featureless photos of Black candidates

Some candidates are calling on Élections Montréal to be more inclusive going forward, after initially uploading several shadowy, somber photos of Black candidates on its website.

Blue Jays fans express disappointment, hope after Game 2 loss against Mariners

Blue Jays fans are holding onto hope for a comeback by the team after a disappointing 10-3 loss against the Seattle Mariners on Monday.

Some Alberta teachers turn to side hustles during provincewide strike

During the provincewide strike, some Alberta teachers are turning to side hustles to keep them busy and financially support their families.

6 Palestinians killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza, as names of 2 deceased hostages are confirmed

The identities of two deceased hostages returned to Israel were announced on Tuesday, as health authorities in Gaza said at least six Palestinians were killed by the Israeli military, as a wider,...

Price of a promise: Chinese family returns home broke after paying 40k seeking Canadian residency

TingTing Biao remembers the moment she realized she lost everything, including tens of thousands of dollars in savings, on an immigration scheme that left her broke and traumatized. Biao is now...

Indigenous villages in Alaska face 'absolute devastation' after Typhoon Halong

Alaska typhoon

Hamas fighters tighten grip in Gaza after executing alleged collaborators

Hamas fighters tightened their grip in Gaza on Tuesday after carrying out public executions, defying any suggestions that the Palestinian militant group is willing to cede control of the embattled...

World's coral reefs in almost irreversible die-off, scientists say

Global warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected, with the world's coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking what scientists on Monday described as the first...

Woman shot in Surrey, B.C., believed to be 1st extortion-related injury: police

The Surrey Police Service says a victim sent to hospital in critical condition after shots were fired at a home on Sunday is believed to be the first extortion-related injury in the city this...

Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl makes album sales, music chart history in 1st week

Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, has officially sold more than four million units in its first week in the U.S, and debuted on top of the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard...

Canadian Tire says customer info caught in data breach on e-commerce platform

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. says it has identified a data breach involving personal information belonging to customers, which was stored in an e-commerce database.

Pragmatism and positivity: How Canada and India are framing a reset of strained ties

After two years of navigating a bitter diplomatic spat over the killing of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil, India and Canada have tentatively sketched out a road map to rebuild their strained...

'We need to get them out': Beluga trainer fired by Marineland speaks out

Marineland's crumbling infrastructure, staffing shortage and lack of resources have created dangerous conditions for its belugas and they should be moved immediately, a fired beluga trainer says.

Gas explosion at Toronto construction site sends 7 to hospital

Seven people were sent to hospital after an explosion at a high-rise construction site in Toronto Tuesday morning, police say.

Activist's claims principal promoted child pornography are defamatory: lawsuit

A southern Manitoba principal is suing a parent who sought to have books removed from school libraries, saying the woman wrote defamatory social media posts insinuating the principal promoted the...

Russia says it's opened a new criminal case against exiled Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky

Russia's Federal Security Service said on Tuesday it's opened a criminal case against exiled Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky, accusing him of creating a "terrorist organization" and of...

Habs sign GM Hughes, executive Gorton to multi-year contract extensions

The Montreal Canadiens have announced multi-year contract extensions for general manager Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton. The team also announced that Gorton, who joined the Canadiens in 2021 as the...

Gaza receives 45 bodies of Palestinians released by Israel as Rafah crossing remains shut

Local health authorities in Gaza say they have received 45 bodies of Palestinians held by Israel on Tuesday, as Israel announced it will keep the Rafah crossing shuttered after Hamas did not hand...

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with Untitled (How Does It Feel), dead at 51

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless Untitled (How Does It Feel) music video, has died. He was 51.

B.C. premier calls on feds to support forestry workers amid new U.S. tariffs on lumber, wood

On Tuesday, the U.S. slapped a 10 per cent tariff on Canadian lumber — on top of a 35 per cent duty already in place.

Sens captain Brady Tkachuk set to miss at least a month with hand injury

The Ottawa Senators could be without their captain for a month or more, just as the new NHL season gets underway.

Suspect arrested in relation to Vancouver seawall stabbings

A 35-year-old woman is in custody in relation to at least seven stabbings or assaults in Vancouver's Yaletown neighborhood that happened last week, according to police.

Curling Canada unveils team uniforms for 2026 international competition

Uniforms that Canadian curling athletes will wear on the world stage next year — including at the Olympics and Paralympics in Italy — were officially unveiled Tuesday in Thunder Bay, Ont., and...

Meta’s Instagram goes PG-13 for kids using teen accounts

The new rules will go beyond the existing rules that hide sexually explicit and violent content to avoid recommending content to teens that uses strong swear words, or that might encourage risky...

The Middle East peace plan is full of obstacles, and it's already under strain

One day after the U.S. President Donald Trump’s bold proclamation of a “historic dawn of a new Middle East,” the much-vaunted ceasefire deal came under strain as Israel and Hamas accused each...

Trump says 6 dead after fresh U.S. strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuela

The United States struck another small boat accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, killing six people, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday.

Ontario running $75M anti-tariff ads in U.S. aimed at Republicans

Ontario is spending $75 million to broadcast a new anti-tariff ad in the United States, aimed at Republican voters.

Man pleads guilty to 9 charges in kidnapping of ‘Crypto King’ Aiden Pleterski

Deren Akyeam-Pong, 26, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the kidnapping of Ontario’s self-proclaimed "Crypto King," Aiden Pleterski, in December 2022.

Trial for man accused of plotting NYC Jewish centre 'slaughter' while in Ontario set for May 2026

The case of a Pakistani man who was living in the Toronto area while allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Jewish centre in New York will go to trial in the spring.

Details on housing development charges expected in federal budget, minister says

The office of federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says the Liberal government remains committed to cutting municipal development charges in half, after the minister was vague about...

How to follow the Newfoundland and Labrador election on CBC News, including live results

Our live election special beings at 7 p.m. NT, 6:30 p.m. AT.

Industry minister pushing F-35 maker for economic benefits in Canada

The federal industry minister is putting pressure on U.S.-based Lockheed Martin to provide more economic benefits in Canada if the government is to proceed with its planned purchase of 88 F-35...

Alberta premier sparks private health care worries with recent mandate letters

Some of the premier’s latest mandate letters, outlining the priorities for Alberta’s health ministers, are reigniting concerns the government is paving the way for even more private delivery of...

B.C. premier demands federal support for forestry workers amid new U.S. tariffs on lumber, some wood products

On Tuesday, the U.S. slapped a 10 per cent tariff on Canadian lumber — on top of a 35 per cent duty already in place.

Stellantis says it will invest $13B to expand its U.S. operations, adding more than 5,000 jobs

Stellantis says it will invest $13 billion over the next four years to expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States, a move that the automaker says will increase its U.S. vehicle...

Ukraine tells residents to leave dozens of villages near city of Kupiansk

Local authorities in Ukraine ordered the evacuation of residents from dozens of villages on Tuesday near the all-but-destroyed northeastern city of Kupiansk, citing the "worsening security...

Stellantis backtracks on plans to build Jeep model in Ontario, shifts to U.S.

Stellantis announced Tuesday it will invest $13 billion US over the next four years to expand its manufacturing capacity in the U.S. — a move that will take production of one model out of Ontario,...

New poll suggests bulk of public back Alberta teachers in contract dispute

A new Angus Reid Institute poll suggests locked-out teachers have more public support than the Alberta government as a contract dispute cancels classes for a second week.

Honda to postpone plans for EV plant in Canada for at least 2 years

Honda said its plan to build an EV supply chain in Alliston, Ont. — which was first announced in April 2024 — would be paused for about two years, due to uncertainty caused by tariffs.

Canada's plan to donate refurbished armour to Ukraine appears to be on the scrap heap

Ukraine was supposed to receive more than two dozen rebuilt light armoured vehicles from Canada in a deal brokered through a federal agency. However, the plan has been dropped from the Canadian...

Scottish court reveals details surrounding death of Ontario restaurant owner

A Scottish court hearing has revealed new details about the three men who are facing charges in the 2023 death of an Owen Sound, Ont., restaurateur, Sharif Rahman, and the measures they allegedly...

Mysterious deer fossil unearthed near TTC station identified after almost 50 years

For nearly 50 years, a mysterious fossil unearthed during the construction of Islington subway station has refused to give up its secrets — until now.

Blue Jays still seeking 1st win against Seattle in ALCS Game 3

The Toronto Blue Jays will get another chance Wednesday evening to claim their first win of the best-of-seven American League Championship Series (ALCS), of which the Seattle Mariners have so far...

London, Ont., teens hope to 'make board games great again,' creating one in face of Trump's 51st-state threats

A group of London, Ont., teens have created a board game called American Dictator, which pokes fun at U.S. President Donald Trump's activities since he began his second term in office. They hope...

Trio charged in death of Ontario restaurateur fight extradition from Scotland

Three men charged in connection with the 2023 death of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner Sharif Rahman are fighting their extradition from the U.K. The trio's lawyer has raised concerns about...

Young Taiwanese aren't so anti-China. That's a problem for the island's government

The antagonism between China and the U.S. is dominating geopolitics and China has intensified its military provocations against Taiwan. But many younger Taiwanese remain notably unfazed by the...

Meta suspended his business's social accounts — it took him a month to reach a human

Montrealer Amir Hosseini lost access to Instagram and Facebook accounts for his music business for a month without explanation, and they were only reinstated after CBC News contacted parent...

CBC puts faces to names of trio charged in Ont. restaurateur's killing ahead of Scottish extradition hearing

Newly discovered images of three men accused in the death of a southwestern Ontario restaurateur in 2023 help peel away mystery surrounding the case, adding to prior CBC News revelations about...

After big win, big challenges await premier-designate Tony Wakeham

For the Progressive Conservatives, the 2025 election campaign was about the cost of living, health care, and crime. But mostly, it was about change.

Israel says remains returned by Hamas include person who was not a hostage

The Israeli military said Wednesday that one of the bodies handed over by Hamas the previous day as part of the ceasefire deal is not that of one of the hostages who was held in Gaza, adding to...

Ontario college support workers reach tentative deal after more than a month on strike

Support workers at Ontario’s 24 public colleges have been on strike since Sept. 11, but are now scheduled to be back at work Thursday, their union says. Members will soon review details of the...

Trump says U.S. financial support for Argentina could hinge on their midterm election results

U.S. support for Argentina hinges on the ruling party of President Javier Milei succeeding in this month's midterm legislative elections, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, roiling markets in...

'We're always stressing': Drought affecting daily life, livelihood for West Hants farmer

Colleen Freake of Bramber, N.S., says the drought is affecting her and her partner’s health and mental well-being, as she constantly worries about where the next drops of water are going to come from.

'Scared the heck out of me': Falling fish smashes Sask. woman's windshield

Of all the things that could smash a car’s windshield in Saskatchewan, a fish that fell from the sky is pretty low on the list of likely suspects. But that’s what happened to Marie Ahlstrom when...

Heiltsuk Nation celebrates 1st baby delivered in homelands in years

An early labour in Bella Bella, B.C., where the hospital isn't equipped to deliver babies, had a happy ending as the first Heiltsuk baby was born on Heiltsuk territory in years. And, in a special...

Blue Jays fans in B.C. stay optimistic as team heads into Game 3 of ALCS after back-to-back losses

Despite back-to-back losses to the Seattle Mariners in the first two games of the ALCS, B.C.-based Blue Jays fans are optimistic the team will rally for Game 3 of the best-of-seven series at...

Canadian woman’s boyfriend to serve at least 25 years for her murder on remote Scottish island

A Scottish jury has convicted a man of killing his Canadian girlfriend in the remote Shetland Islands of Scotland. Aren Pearson, 41, was found guilty Wednesday of assault and murder in the death...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could lead team of international stars in NBA all star game vs. USA

Imagine this lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, all on the floor at the same time as teammates.

Politicians call on Stellantis to fulfil promises to Brampton, Ont., autoworkers

Stellantis announced Tuesday it will invest $13 billion US over the next four years to expand its manufacturing capacity in the U.S., moving production out of the Brampton Assembly Plant. That's...

Madagascar's military coup leader says he's the president now

Col. Michael Randrianirina, Madagascar's military coup leader, said Wednesday that he is "taking the position of president" in an interview with The Associated Press at his barracks.

Man behind PowerSchool breach that exposed Canadian students' data sentenced to 4 years in prison

The breach at PowerSchool in December 2024 exposed sensitive data of millions of students and teachers in Canada and the U.S., which hacker Matthew Lane then used to demand a ransom of $2.85...

OpenAI will allow mature content, including erotica, to verified adult users as of December

CEO Sam Altman says OpenAI had made ChatGPT "pretty restrictive" to make sure it was being careful with mental health issues, though that made the chatbot "less useful/enjoyable to many users who...

After N.L. election, tentative hydroelectric deal with Quebec on shaky ground

Newfoundland and Labrador's incoming premier has pledged not to proceed with any deal on the Churchill River unless voters give it the green light in a referendum.

Investigation found UBC researcher fabricated data, gave spinal patients 'false hope.' The public was not told

A celebrated Vancouver researcher used fabricated data and hid evidence of infected wounds to falsely claim his patented skin treatment could heal years-old bed sores in a matter of weeks,...

Trump’s delay at peace summit sparked rare, candid conversation among other leaders on postwar Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump’s late arrival at the summit he convened in Egypt this week gave his fellow leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, a chance to talk among themselves about the...

CO2 in the atmosphere has reached highest level in 800,000 years: WMO report

Heat-trapping carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere jumped by the highest amount on record last year, soaring to a level not seen in human civilization and "turbo-charging" the Earth's climate...

Sask. looks to diversify canola export markets as Chinese, U.S. tariffs bite

According to data from the Canola Council of Canada, China and the United States together comprised more than 83 per cent of Saskatchewan's canola exports. Amid tariff woes and trade uncertainty,...

Funding for softwood industry imminent, federal minister says

Financial support for Canada’s softwood lumber sector can be expected soon, the federal industry minister told a Fredericton business group on Wednesday.

Province will consider back-to-work legislation for Alberta teachers if strike continues to drag

Alberta's finance minister says the province will consider back-to-work legislation if teachers are still off the job when the legislature returns later this month.

High-level trade talks continue in Washington as Canada looks for breakthrough

High-level trade talks between Canadian and U.S. officials are trudging on this week in Washington, D.C., where Canada is looking to strike deals on specific economic sectors currently bedeviling...

Haunting hyena wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

A hyena prowling an abandoned town and a beetle witnessing the destruction of its habitat are the winners of the year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. A Canadian was among the...

Opposition parties are pitching their own ideas ahead of Carney’s first budget

The Liberal government will need the co-operation of at least one other party to pass its budget — and the opposition benches are starting to signal what they want to see when the federal...

Finance minister says world economy showing signs of resilience in face of U.S. trade war

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said a new International Monetary Fund report shows while the global economy is showing resilience in the face of U.S. tariffs, trade uncertainty is...

Canada, Mexico agree to deepen ties in face of Trump's turbulent 2nd term

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to deepen ties between their two countries as both grapple with the uncertainty of a second Donald Trump presidency in the U.S.

Victoria, Kelowna, B.C., airport screens, PA system hacked with pro-Hamas, anti-Trump messages: officials

Kelowna International Airport says it is investigating after its public announcement and flight information display systems were hacked by a third party on Tuesday. Victoria International Airport...

Records reveal what Chrétien told ministers days before Quebec referendum

Six days before the nail-biting 1995 Quebec referendum that nearly tore the country apart, Jean Chrétien told his ministers to keep their cool. The sombre message, delivered behind closed doors,...

Ottawa threatens Stellantis with legal action over Brampton plant reversal

The federal government is threatening automaker Stellantis with legal action if the company doesn't "respect its obligations" to Canadians, according to a letter obtained by CBC News, years after...

NTSB blames faulty engineering for implosion of Titan submersible

Faulty engineering led to the implosion of an experimental submersible that killed five people on the way to the wreck of the Titanic, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded in a...

Alberta beef entering Mexico’s Costco market where U.S. cuts once reigned

Alberta beef is now stocked in the meat section of Costco Mexico's 41 locations, joining a host of other Canadian products on the shelves of the retail giant in the country. Agriculture Minister...

Judge blocks Trump from firing workers during shutdown, citing 'human cost'

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration for now must stop firing workers during the government shutdown, a federal judge in San Francisco ordered on Wednesday.

Pentagon reporters turn in their access badges rather than bend to new government rules

Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American...

Trump authorizes covert CIA operations in Venezuela, pressuring Maduro

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in U.S. efforts to pressure President Nicolas...

Blue Jays seek redemption — and a win — in Game 3 of ALCS against the Mariners

The Blue Jays will be doing everything they can in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) to stop the Mariners, who are leading the best-of-seven playoff series 2-0, as Toronto...

Blue Jays fans in Seattle hopeful ahead of Game 3 vs. Mariners

Toronto Blue Jays fans are converging on Seattle ahead of their upcoming games against the Mariners on Wednesday and Thursday evening.

Seattle Mariners fans in B.C. savouring ALCS matchup with Toronto Blue Jays

For some Mariners fans in B.C., their allegiance is tied to childhood memories, while others root for the team to buck against the assumption that Toronto represents all of Canada.

Alaska storms drive 1,500 from their homes and 2 villages are decimated

Rain and wind were forecast Wednesday along the Alaska coast where two villages were devastated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong and officials were scrambling to find shelter for more than 1,500...

JD Vance dismisses criticism of Young Republicans' offensive group chat

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has dismissed criticism of a Young Republican group chat that included racist slurs, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers, despite bipartisan calls...

Judge dismisses young activists' lawsuit against Trump, concedes 'very real' climate harm

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit from young climate activists seeking to block U.S. President Donald Trump's executive orders promoting fossil fuels and discouraging renewable energy.

Albertans to decide province's new licence plate design in tournament-style vote

The plates will feature the provincial motto, which is "Strong and Free."

Scenes from Game 3 of the ALCS

Toronto struggled in the first two games of the American League Championship Series, falling 3-1 to the Seattle Mariners in Sunday's Game 1, then losing 10-3 in Game 2 on Monday.

All ob-gyns at Kamloops, B.C., hospital announce resignations

All seven ob-gyns working at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., have announced their resignation due to working conditions, according to a letter sent by the group. Interior Health says...

Tank top ads on Amazon using 'offensive' phrase pulled from site after CBC investigation

Several ads on Amazon for tank tops that use the term "wife beater," a phrase deemed offensive by Canada's advertising watchdog, have been pulled from the retail giant's Canadian website following...

Dubai chocolate is everywhere. But what came first — the viral sweet or the pistachio boom?

Dubai chocolate bars, TikTok-famous for their creamy green interior and satisfying crunch, have been flying off the shelves all year.

Researcher calls for rural health investment after Dawson Creek's only ob-gyn leaves community

Jude Kornelsen, co-director of the UBC Centre for Rural Health Research, said there's an “urgent” need to fill the gaps locally when services are no longer available in rural and remote areas.

Keep an eye out for the northern lights on Thursday night

The sun has coughed up three coronal mass ejections which, if Earth-directed, can produce the beautiful northern lights, and it seems that they are heading our way.

Canadian home sales slumped in September for 1st time since April

The drop in sales came despite an interest rate cut in September. But an economist says the figures aren’t worrying when compared to recent years.

As condo sales slump, Surrey, B.C., developers press pause

Developers say construction costs, development fees and overall economic uncertainty are making it challenging to build homes that average buyers can afford.

Matawa Chiefs Council wants Rogers to delay 3G shutdown, telling CRTC it's 'a matter of life and death'

The Matawa Chiefs Council, which represents nine First Nations in northern Ontario, says it has issued a letter to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission that raises...

Nova Scotia removes public’s ability to file complaints about municipal politicians

Nova Scotia residents can no longer file complaints about their municipal elected officials, a move one advocate calls “dangerously undemocratic.”

Former CTV, CBC reporter hired to run Manitoba's U.S. trade office earns $387K a year

A former CTV and CBC reporter hired by Wab Kinew’s NDP government to lead Manitoba’s trade office in Washington, D.C., is earning a $387,000 annual salary, the premier’s office has disclosed.

Indigenous businesses and tourism groups note rising interest amid U.S. tariffs

As Canadians turn more toward domestic travel amid tariffs squabbles, people in the Indigenous tourism industry say they've noted an opportunity for growth. Some businesses say they're noticing a...

Vatican report on abuse criticizes 'performative gestures' for victims, as well as Italy's response

The Vatican's child protection commission criticized senior Catholic leaders in an annual report Thursday for not moving quickly enough to help victims of sexual abuse by clergy and to implement...

Hamas says it needs special equipment to recover more hostages' bodies

Israel said on Thursday it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt to allow Palestinians in and out, but set no date for its completion as it traded blame with Hamas...

New home construction up 14% in September from previous month, says CMHC

Canadian housing starts rose 14 per cent in September compared with the previous month, a sharper increase than expected, data from the national housing agency showed on Thursday.

'Significant spike' in overdose deaths weighs heavy in Campbell River, B.C.

Drug fatalities have shot up in the small city of Campbell River, which for years has topped the lists of the highest drug deaths per capita in B.C. Frontline workers and users there say they need...

My heart broke when I had to quit dancing. Finding a way back healed me

As a child, Rena Farajova dreamed of dancing professionally in her home country of Azerbaijan, until a heart condition meant she had to stop. Coming to Canada brought an unexpected and joyful...

Nigerian family fights removal order while 16-year-old fears return of cancer

A Nigerian family in Windsor, Ont., is pleading with the federal government to let them stay in Canada not only for what they say is their personal safety but also so their daughter, a 16-year-old...

Canada's health ministers meeting in Calgary to discuss funding agreements, workforce

Interprovincial credential recognition, funding agreements, mental health and addiction issues, and vaccination programs are all set to be up for discussion during two days of meetings.

Taylor Swift fans flock to German museum to see painting with similarities to The Fate of Ophelia video

Hundreds of additional visitors came to the Hessische Landesmuseum in the central German city of Wiesbaden over the weekend to admire a painting that bears a striking resemblance to the opening...

Forensic experts in Gaza say bodies of Palestinians released by Israel show signs of torture

Forensic experts in Gaza are working to identify dozens of dead Palestinians released by Israel Wednesday that they say show signs of physical abuse after Israel said one of the four bodies handed...

Trump's Gaza deal may be 'historic,' but falls short of delivering 'dawn of a new Middle East'

The killing has stopped. Surviving Israeli hostages have been released to their families, while hundreds of Palestinians held by Israel have been returned to theirs. But to call an end to the Gaza...

Surrey, B.C., café hit with bullets a 3rd time in suspected extortion-related case: police

Surrey police say an Indian celebrity's local café twice targeted by gunmen has been hit with bullets once again, in what has become common violence often associated with extortion.

'It's time to talk': Carney rules out hitting the U.S. with retaliatory tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday his government is not considering hitting American goods with more retaliatory tariffs, even as the trade war rages on, because there are signs that the...

Local union head believes Stellantis jobs in Windsor are safe, but remains concerned

The head of the local union representing Stellantis' Windsor assembly plant workers says the company's latest move to shift production of the Jeep Compass from Brampton to Illinois should raise...

Poilievre blasts ‘despicable’ RCMP leadership, accuses Mounties of covering up for Trudeau

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took aim at the RCMP’s independence in a recent interview, calling the national police force’s "despicable" leadership and accusing it of covering up for the...

Think F-35 fighter jets are all-American? Canada actually plays a major role in production

Rising trade tensions with the U.S., along with questions about Canada’s sovereignty, initiated a review of the purchase of F-35 fighter jets. For the time being, Canada has contractually...

Canadian Tire will start selling iconic Hudson's Bay blankets, donating proceeds to Indigenous fund

Canadian Tire acquired HBC's intellectual property, including the striped blanket design, earlier this year for $30 million as part of the wind down of the retailer.

Stellantis looking for new model to fill Brampton plant, says Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with the global head of Stellantis on Tuesday and received assurances there are options for its Brampton, Ont., plant, and that support would be provided...

Thousands of Alberta students lose school meals during teachers strike

Several non-profit groups say some Alberta children are going hungry with thousands losing access to school food programs during a provincewide teachers strike.

B.C. program offers Indigenous offenders alternative to criminal charges

The B.C. First Nations Justice Council has officially opened the Indigenous Diversion Centre in Prince George, B.C., which gives Indigenous offenders the option to participate in a 90-day...

Carney says legislation to toughen sentences, make bail harder to get coming next week

Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government will introduce legislation next week to crack down on crime by introducing harsher sentencing and making bail much harder to get.

Poilievre pitches crime crackdown, saying some communities have become 'war zones'

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pitching tough-on-crime legislation ahead of Parliament's return, saying some communities have become "war zones" and a crackdown is needed now.

Survivors of wrong-way Highway 401 crash suing officers involved, Durham police

A family who lost three loved ones in a fatal wrong-way crash on Highway 401 last year has launched a lawsuit against the officers involved, the police board and the estate of the suspect also...

Canadians who follow CFL somewhat support proposed rule changes, poll suggests

Almost half the people who follow the Canadian Football League are OK with or support proposed changes to league’s rules — but nearly two-thirds say now is not the time to make the CFL more like...

IMF head says Canada has fiscal wiggle room as larger deficit looms

The head of the International Monetary Fund says Canada is in one of the better fiscal positions among G7 nations — even though the Liberal government is set to run a higher deficit this year.

Carney says legislation to toughen sentences, make bail harder coming next week

Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government will introduce legislation next week to crack down on crime by introducing harsher sentencing and making bail much harder to get.

Trump says he'll meet with Putin again after 'great progress' in Thursday phone call

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he will meet again with Russian President Vladimir Putin in person, in an effort to end the war in Ukraine. A date has not been set, but Trump wrote on...

Scenic fall foliage here and abroad

As the days shorten and temperatures drop, chlorophyll in leaves breaks down, and they turn to the autumn tones of yellow, orange and red. Check out the scenic fall foliage in Canada, the United...

Lilly Singh receives honorary PhD from York University for pop culture accomplishments

YouTuber-turned-TV personality Lilly Singh is ready to tack "PhD" onto her email signature after receiving an honorary doctor of laws degree on Wednesday from her alma mater, York University.

Man charged with murder as remains of Samuel Bird located outside Edmonton

The remains of 14-year-old Samuel Bird have been located and a murder charge has been laid in his death, police said Thursday.

N.S. man who used psychedelic tea in spiritual ceremonies sentenced

A 52-year-old Nova Scotia man charged with drug offences linked to spiritual ceremonies he led at his rural home using a hallucinogenic tea from the Amazon will avoid a criminal record in the case...

Nestle cutting 16,000 jobs worldwide in effort to reduce costs

Nestle is cutting 16,000 jobs globally as part of efforts to revive its financial performance.

$25K fine will not undo damage of massive N.S. wildfire, says judge as man sentenced

Dalton Stewart, 23, chose not to speak when he was handed the sentence Thursday in Barrington provincial court.

John Bolton, Trump's ex-national security adviser, charged in classified information probe

Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton was charged Thursday with illegally storing and transmitting classified information.

Indigenous leaders ‘not allowed’ to fully partake in ministers’ meeting on public safety, says national chief

The head of the Assembly of First Nations says she’s disappointed Indigenous leaders aren’t allowed to fully participate in this week’s first ministers’ meeting on public safety. Instead,...

Toronto Blue Jays aim to even series with Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of ALCS

The Blue Jays are looking to pull even with the Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) at Seattle's T-Mobile Park on Thursday night. Seattle still leads the series...

Owner of Ottawa medical manufacturer says he has no money to comply with nuclear regulator

The owner of an Ottawa medical manufacturer operating in violation of its nuclear licence says he has no intention of complying with Canada's nuclear regulator, which last year ordered Best...

Bots, trolls, digital silos: How effective is social media campaigning in Calgary's election?

Online misinformation, political polarization and algorithms designed to keep users on an app have drastically changed the social media landscape over the years. Experts say both politicians and...

4-hour commute? Brampton Stellantis workers weighing whether to come to Windsor

Some employees of Stellantis’ Brampton assembly plant are weighing the decision to take positions in Windsor, Ont., following the company’s announcement Tuesday it will be producing its Jeep...

Ace Frehley, Kiss's original lead guitarist and founding member, dead at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the rock band Kiss, has died at 74.

Hot water heater recalled over carbon monoxide poisoning concerns

Vesta, Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a joint recall on the heaters following reports of cracked exhaust ducts, which Health Canada says can allow gases to...

Blue Jays fans ecstatic after Game 3 ALCS victory in Seattle

Blue Jays fans let out a resounding sigh of relief after the team made a scorching comeback in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series in Seattle Wednesday night — and now they're hoping...

Mike Holmes-endorsed reno company says it's closing down, blames CBC News investigation

A home renovation company endorsed by celebrity contractor Mike Holmes said Tuesday it is closing down, blaming CBC News coverage.

Why Ukraine-Russia peace will be harder for Trump than Gaza deal

Riding high on acclaim for his role in brokering a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages, U.S. President Donald Trump is turning his attention to the conflict he long boasted he...

Sudden closing of AGM Renovations leaves customers with few places to turn

After CBC News investigates concerns about shoddy work by AGM Renovations, the company abruptly shuts down—leaving customers out thousands of dollars for unfinished projects. Marketplace speaks to...

Thousands of aid vehicles must reach Gaza weekly to ease crisis, UN's humanitarian relief chief says

The United Nations humanitarian relief chief is urging Israel to open up all entrances to Gaza to allow a surge of aid into the territory. Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian...

Canadian charities complicit in helping fund Israeli settlement movement in West Bank, critics say

Tax deductible donations made by Canadians to groups that financially support West Bank settlements that are illegal under international law are continuing in the face of escalating attacks on...

Jennifer Lopez's Kiss of the Spider Woman is too musical for its own good

The Jennifer Lopez-starring, Tonatiuh-led Kiss of the Spider Woman is an interesting drama. But it's not your entry-level musical.

The Aftermath of AGM Renovations

After CBC News investigates concerns about shoddy work by AGM Renovations, the company abruptly shuts down — leaving customers out thousands of dollars for unfinished projects. Marketplace speaks...

Canada Post labour dispute disrupts delivery of voter cards, mail-in ballots

Mail has slowly begun moving this week as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers switches to rotating strikes — but it’s already too late for Canada Post to deliver essential election information...

Lead levels in protein powder, shakes flagged by Consumer Reports

Some protein powders and shakes tested by Consumer Reports contained levels of lead, a toxic heavy metal, that experts say could raise the risk of long-term health problems.

Do you really need to rake your leaves?

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we discuss the pros and cons of raking fall leaves; learn something new about eels from an award-winning photo; and find out how recycling and...

Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani trade jabs in heated NYC mayoral debate

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo entered Thursday evening's first New York mayoral debate trying to blunt Democratic front-runner Zohran Mamdani's momentum. Instead he spent much of the contentious...

Lively debate sees Calgary mayoral hopefuls spar over safety, growth and leadership

Five mayoral candidates in Calgary’s municipal election took the stage Thursday in a lively and sometimes combative debate focused on crime, growth, zoning and more.

For most of the world, Taiwan doesn’t officially exist. Its microchips make it hard to ignore

For decades, Taiwan‘s government, tech sector and education system have been working together to become the world leader in making microchips. But the island remains under threat from China, and...

Toronto recognized a priest for her book on a church encampment. Then, it tore it down

Dozens of people gathered outside a church in Toronto's Kensington Market neighbourhood on Thursday as city staff began clearing another homeless encampment, deemed to be a fire hazard.

‘Where is the consent?’ ask families after charity relocates loved ones with autism amid labour dispute

A charity for adults with developmental disabilities has relocated some residents due to a labour dispute with support workers. Concerned family members say they didn’t consent.

Change needed in how Manitoba treats sepsis, says man who nearly died from condition

A Winnipeg sepsis survivor says he wants to see Manitoba follow Nova Scotia's lead and change how it treats the condition that almost killed him nine years ago.

Vancouver Whitecaps win thrilling playoff game against Dallas after late goal, penalties

Ralph Priso scored the tying goal in the third minute of stoppage time and Belal Halbouni scored the decisive goal in a penalty-kick shootout on Saturday night to help the Vancouver Whitecaps beat...

Rapper mgk set to headline CFL Grey Cup halftime show in Winnipeg

Rapper and singer mgk will headline the halftime show at the 112th Grey Cup, the CFL announced.

Global bank stocks waver as investors fear credit risks in U.S. regional banks

Fear over credit quality in U.S. regional banks rippled through markets on Friday, dragging global financial stocks lower for a time before they regained their losses, and reviving memories of the...

'We are the land,' Sleydo' tells B.C. court at Wet'suwet'wen blockade sentencing

A Wet’suwet’en leader convicted after blocking work on the Coastal GasLink pipeline addressed a B.C. Supreme Court at the end of sentencing arguments on Thursday, telling the judge her land "has...

Blue Jays drummer 'Rockin' Rick' hanging up his sticks, retiring from busking

Sporting a Blue Jays jersey and always tapping out a tune on his drum set, ‘Rockin' Rick’ has been a fixture outside Rogers Centre since he first started busking in 1989. He's now retiring from...

U.S. military has detained survivors from a deadly boat strike, sources tell Reuters

The U.S. military is holding two survivors aboard a navy ship after rescuing them from a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean hit by a U.S. strike that killed two others, three sources familiar...

Federal government to push ahead with plan to hire 1,000 border workers

The federal government is moving forward with existing plans to beef up border security, including a campaign promise to hire 1,000 new personnel.

Who is Adelita Grijalva, and what does she have to do with the Epstein files?

Adelita Grijalva from Arizona won a special congressional election more than three weeks ago, but has yet to take the oath of office. Democrats say the Republican House Speaker is trying to delay...

Madagascar's military coup leader is sworn in as president of beleaguered island nation

An army colonel who seized power in a military coup was sworn in as Madagascar's new leader Friday in a lightning-fast power grab that ousted the president and sent him fleeing from the country...

International deal to cut shipping emissions falters under U.S. pressure

The U.S. has succeeded in blocking a global fee on shipping emissions as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations.

U.S. revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech

The Trump administration has revoked the visas of six foreigners deemed by U.S. officials to have made derisive comments or made light of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last month.

Murder trial for alleged poison seller Kenneth Law delayed until spring 2026

The trial of a Toronto-area man charged with 14 murders — amid allegations he sold a toxic substance to buyers at risk of suicide — has been delayed until the spring, CBC News has learned.

Trump shows hesitance to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles in talks with Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks at the White House on Friday, with the U.S. leader signalling he's not ready to agree to sell Kyiv a long-range...

Striking B.C. public service workers agree to mediation after 7 weeks on pickets

The union representing 34,000 striking public sector workers says it will enter into mediation over a labour dispute that has threatened the delivery of services in the province.

Six Montrealers plead guilty to participating in grandparent scam targeting U.S. seniors

The men, David Anthony Di Rienzo, Tenaj Johnson, Carson Vaudry, Mason Pereira-Walker and Paul Letourneau and Steven Pettruzziello pleaded guilty to conspiracy and fraud charges. In an agreed...

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles

Buckingham Palace says Prince Andrew will stop using titles and honours, including the Duke of York.

Jane Siberry among musicians to be inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

Jane Siberry is part of this year's cohort in the Legends Induction Series, a spinoff of the main Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame event.

Carney heading to Asia for 9-day trip to work on trade, defence partnerships

Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea over nine days at the end of the month to attend two multinational summits.

Border kiosk outages ‘not acceptable,’ CBSA president says

Toronto Pearson Airport reported Friday that an outage at its inspection kiosks  had held up passengers in two terminals, the latest issue to hit aging IT infrastructure at the Canada Border...

Trump says he's reluctant to sell Ukraine Tomahawk missiles in talks with Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump signaled to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday that he's leaning against selling long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, while offering optimism that the war is...

How Tomahawk missiles could change the war between Russia and Ukraine

Ukraine is asking the U.S. to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, which would give Ukraine the ability to strike targets far inside Russia for the first time. Here are the facts on what these...

Trio given suspended jail sentences, community service following Wet'suwet'en blockade

A Wet'suwet'en leader and two other pipeline opponents have been given suspended jail sentences and community service for breaking an injunction against blocking work on the Coastal GasLink pipeline.

Donald Trump is a threat to democracy, warns former prime minister Jean Chrétien

Former prime minister Jean Chrétien is warning that Donald Trump is a threat to democracy because the U.S. president "does not care much about the rule of law," and that "could cause a lot of...

Poilievre demands federal government release its contracts with Stellantis

The Conservative Party of Canada is calling on the federal government to publicly release its contracts with Stellantis following the company’s announcement Tuesday that it will move production of...

Witnesses describe hearing vehicle the night before N.S. children reported missing

Two people who live near the home of Jack and Lilly Sullivan told police they heard a vehicle coming and going in the middle of the night, just hours before the Nova Scotia children were reported...

Blue Jays angling for 3rd win against Mariners in ALCS Game 5

The Toronto Blue Jays have a chance to push the Seattle Mariners to the brink of post-season elimination on Friday night, as the two teams vie for the upper hand in Game 5 of the American League...

RCMP launch billboards to find missing Burnaby, B.C., 11-year-old Kai Pavlovic

RCMP are launching billboard messaging for missing Burnaby, B.C., 11-year-old Kai Pavlovic, who police have been searching for since Sept. 26.

Striking Alberta teachers refuse to engage in talks that exclude pupil-teacher ratio

The association representing 51,000 Alberta teachers who have been off the job since Oct. 6 says employers asked them to return to classrooms voluntarily and attend talks where class-size caps and...

Jury finds Roderick Sutherland guilty of manslaughter in death of Megan Gallagher

Roderick Sutherland has been found guilty of manslaughter in connection with the 2020 murder of Megan Gallagher.

6 Montrealers plead guilty to participating in grandparent scam targeting U.S. seniors

The men, David Anthony Di Rienzo, Tenaj Johnson, Carson Vaudry, Mason Pereira-Walker, Paul Letourneau and Steven Pettruzziello pleaded guilty to conspiracy and fraud charges. In an agreed...

Prime Minister Mark Carney takes in K-W Oktoberfest

Prime Minister Mark Carney made a stop in Breslau on Friday to tap a keg during the last weekend of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest events.

Trump signs order hitting truck imports with 25% tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order today slapping a 25 per cent tariff on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks beginning Nov. 1, with a carveout for vehicles traded under the...

Amid scandal, Prince Andrew says he will no longer use titles or honours

As new scandals continued to emerge around Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles said Friday that he will no longer use his titles or honours.

Hamas hands over missing body of hostage, Israel says

Israel has received the coffin of a missing hostage handed over to the Red Cross from Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Friday.

Are the Blue Jays worth staying up for? That's a question parents are asking themselves

Many baseball fans with school-aged kids are finding themselves weighing the value of cheering on the Blue Jays' championship bid as a family against the likely prospect of weary days.

Trump commutes sentence for ex-lawmaker George Santos

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday commuted the more than seven-year prison sentence of former representative George Santos for fraud and identity theft, ordering his immediate release.

Ottawa exempts more U.S. and Chinese aluminum and steel imports from retaliatory tariffs

The Liberal government is facing some pushback after exempting a series of Chinese and American steel and aluminum imports from Canada’s retaliatory tariffs.

As gold prices surge, some popular Canadian jewelry brands are increasing their prices

Some Canadian jewelry brands are raising their prices as a surge in demand for gold — incited by investors' fears of a shaky economic outlook — pushes the market for this precious metal to record highs.

The Bishnoi gang attempts a rebrand as community protectors

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which was listed as a terrorist organization in Canada in September, appears to have adopted a new public relations strategy designed to present it to the South Asian...

These Niagara Region residents want a new amusement park to replace Marineland — without the animals

The fate of the beluga whales and other animals at the now-shuttered Marineland remains up in the air, but many residents in Niagara Falls and the region have an idea of what they want next for...

NSLC continues to warehouse American alcohol and has no plans to sell it off

More than seven months after the NSLC pulled American alcohol from its shelves as part of Nova Scotia's response to the trade war with the U.S., the corporation has no plans to sell off any of...

This Newfoundland town wants to give Marineland's belugas a new home

The mayor of a rural Newfoundland community is offering a home to 30 beluga whales owned by Marineland Canada.

Learning by doing: Inside UPEI's new medical simulation centre

UPEI’s new Clinical Learning and Simulation Centre uses lifelike scenarios, from patient actors to high-tech manikins and a mobile ambulance unit, to help students and health-care professionals...

Downtown Oshawa property manager struggling to stay afloat amid open drug use, vandalism

A downtown Oshawa property manager says she risks losing her family business, located opposite a non-profit agency that helps people who are homeless, amid ongoing issues on her property —...