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Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Blue Jays' Addison Barger put on 10-day injured list

Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger has been put on the 10-day injured list, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Top Canadian commander in Latvia temporarily removed following compensation probe

Canada's military operations commander has temporarily removed the officer in charge of the country's biggest overseas deployment. The decision by Lt.-Gen. Steve Boivin comes after Col. James Smith was charged by military police with prejudice to good order regarding compensation irregularities while he commanded Task Force Latvia.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Carney breaks down plans to spend $51B on local infrastructure over a decade

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government has a plan to address infrastructure gaps across Canada with billions of dollars in funding over the coming decade.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Conservatives call for ethics probe of Champagne as questions raised over high-speed rail

The Conservatives are calling for an ethics investigation into Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne in regards to the involvement of his partner in the Alto high-speed rail project. Prime Minister Mark Carney defended Champagne, saying the minister followed all of the ethics rules.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Retired Catholic priest in P.E.I. sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1980s child sexual abuse

A Catholic priest in Prince Edward Island who pleaded guilty last year to sexually abusing a child in the late 1980s has been sentenced to five years in a federal prison.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

'You can't': Dan Levy says there's no Schitt's Creek sequel without Catherine O'Hara

Dan Levy struggled to find the words as he set foot in the Ontario town where the smash hit Schitt's Creek was filmed for the first time since the show wrapped.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

CUSMA talks may run past July 1 deadline, U.S. trade envoy says

Negotiations to rebalance the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement are likely to continue past the July 1 deadline, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Tuesday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Group denied federal funding for search at former Ontario residential school

A group that’s been searching for missing children and unmarked graves at the former McIntosh Indian Residential School in northwestern Ontario says it’s been denied federal funding to continue its work. Here's what we know about the Wiikwogaming Tiinahtiisiiwin project and why its funding hasn't been renewed.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Artemis II astronauts capture stunning Earthset photo

A day after the historic lunar flyaround, NASA on Tuesday released striking photos taken by the U.S.-Canadian crew.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Artemis II astronauts capture stunning 'Earthset' photo

A day after the historic lunar flyaround, NASA on Tuesday released striking photos taken by the U.S.-Canadian crew.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

U.K. blocks Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, from entering the country

Organizers for a music festival in London have cancelled the upcoming three-day event after the rapper Ye, who was slated to perform, has been barred from entering the U.K. following past antisemitic remarks.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

London music fest cancelled after U.K. bars headliner Ye following past antisemitic remarks

Organizers of the Wireless Festival confirmed that the rapper had been barred from entering the U.K. in their notice of the festival cancellation. The U.K. Home Office denied Ye's application to travel because his presence would not be conducive to the public good.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Window to watch auroras in southern Canada closing as solar activity declines

Southern Canadians have been occasionally treated to neon-soaked night skies of purples, pinks and greens during a peak in the sun’s activity over the last two years. But the celestial light show put on by the northern lights will dim as the sun moves into a quieter phase of its 11-year cycle.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Decorated Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith charged with killing 5 unarmed Afghans during war

Australia's most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges on allegations he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012, police and media reported on Tuesday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

British media coverage of flight stuck on 'freezing Canadian island' gets warm laughs in Newfoundland

Newfoundlanders were having a chuckle on Monday over international media reports saying passengers on a British Airways flight diverted to St. John's last week were stranded on a frozen island somewhere in Canada.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

Rapper Offset in hospital after shooting in Florida

The rapper Offset was shot Monday and is stable, according to a spokesperson, but his exact condition is unknown.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

Rapper Offset in stable condition after shooting in Florida, says spokesperson

The rapper Offset, a former member of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot outside a Florida casino and is in stable condition, a spokesperson said Tuesday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 12 hours ago

Gunman near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul killed, Turkish governor says

Three assailants opened fire at police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, sparking a gunfight that left one attacker dead, Turkish officials said. The two other assailants were captured with injuries.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Still have to file your taxes? Here's how to find yourself some money

Tick, tick, tick. This year's tax deadline is coming quick. Here's what tax experts who spoke with CBC News say you should keep in mind as you're filling out your return so you don't miss out on opportunities to find and save money.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

How Canadian military members violated intelligence-gathering rules during COVID-19

Canadian Armed Forces members used their own personal social media accounts, computers and networks at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and gathered information about Canadians, violating intelligence-gathering rules, according to a newly released report.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Watchdog's report on controversial RCMP unit delayed due to lack of chairperson

A years-long investigation into a special RCMP unit that polices protests against resource extraction in British Columbia is finished but can’t be finalized because the RCMP's oversight body has been without a chairperson for more than a year.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

The Ambassador Bridge has lost its spot as the busiest U.S.-Canada trade corridor

High tolls at Windsor's Ambassador Bridge are pushing commercial truck traffic north to Sarnia, where the Blue Water Bridge has become the busiest crossing on the Canada-U.S. border. The shift comes as the delayed, overbudget Gordie Howe bridge opening remains in limbo.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Doctor says diagnosis of Ontario woman was 'wrong' but defends treatment 1 day before she died in hospital

The physician who treated Heather Winterstein the day before she died in hospital from a severe reaction to bacterial infection said he may have erred in diagnosing her condition as being due to "social issues." She was discharged and died the next day, after she returned to hospital.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Why Montreal isn't hosting the World Cup and FIFA's rigid rules for Toronto, Vancouver

Thousands of documents obtained by Radio-Canada's investigative program Enquête shed light on why Montreal isn't among the host cities, how much the event will cost Canadian taxpayers about $1 billion for 13 games and the strict conditions the cities of Toronto and Vancouver have to respect.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Psychedelics helped him deal with terminal illness anxiety, but getting them was a long, strange trip

Five years after Pete Pearson, 75, was diagnosed with a terminal lung condition, he was experiencing debilitating anxiety and depression known as "end-of-life distress." He wanted to try psilocybin commonly known as magic mushrooms to see if it helped. After a lengthy and futile attempt to gain access to the drug legally through Health Canada, Pearson decided this was a trip he needed to take no matter what.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 19 hours ago

Vancouver-based mining company confirms the deaths of 9 of 10 workers kidnapped in Mexico

Vancouver-based Vizsla Silver has confirmed the deaths of nine of ‌its 10 workers who were abducted in Concordia, in the ​Mexican state of Sinaloa, ​in late January.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 19 hours ago

Dodgers belt five homers in 14-2 rout of Blue Jays in World Series rematch

Teoscar Hernandez, Freddie Freeman, Dalton Rushing with a pair and Shohei Ohtani hit home runs to power the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 14-2 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night at Rogers Centre.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

2 fighting bald eagles freed from power line in Surrey, B.C.

A pair of bald eagles found themselves in a tangle in Surrey, B.C., before power and fire crews helped a local wildlife rehabilitation group free the birds.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Blue Jays catcher Kirk to undergo surgery to repair thumb fracture

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk will undergo surgery to repair a left thumb fracture.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Winnipeg woman slams bank's decision not to refund her after 'dumbfounding' scam

A Winnipeg woman who lost thousands after scammers got into her bank account almost two months ago says she's "absolutely shocked" her bank's fraud department denied her appeals to refund her disbelief she said comes in part because of how clearly fraudulent some of the transactions the bank allowed were.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Charge head coach Carla MacLeod stepping away to focus on cancer treatment

MacLeod, who announced last November that she'd been diagnosed with breast cancer, will be leaving the team for an undetermined length of time as she continues her treatments, the PWHL club said Monday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Ahead of World Cup, ICE says its agents don't carry guns in Canada

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says its agents in Canada don't carry firearms, following questions about a potential ICE presence at upcoming FIFA World Cup games.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Rescued raven learns to imitate 'dramatic' sneeze of B.C. shelter operator

Huxley the raven is a permanent rescue at Good Caws Crow Rescue in Prince George, B.C. In addition to pretending to sneeze, he likes to repeat his own name, play with squeaky toys and take baths.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

At 80 years old, he braves the Saskatchewan winter on a bicycle

Retired lawyer Louis Stringer is always on the move. He regularly cycles the roads of his community of Gravelbourg, 200 km southwest of Regina, in summer and winter.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Savannah Guthrie returns as Today show co-host for 1st time since mother's disappearance

Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC's Today show on Monday for the first time in over two months, since her mother's disappearance Feb. 1. "OK, here we go. Ready or not, let’s do the news," the longtime co-host said at the outset of the show.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Savannah Guthrie returns as Today show co-anchor for 1st time since mother's disappearance

Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC's Today show Monday for the first time in over two months, since her mother's disappearance Feb. 1. "OK, here we go. Ready or not, let’s do the news," the longtime co-anchor said at the outset of the show.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

The Innu Nation flag is on board for the Artemis II moon mission

Jeremy Hansen carried an Innu Nation flag with him on the 10-day mission, launching Wednesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Solar power in Africa is heating up thanks in part to chili peppers

They're the chili peppers in the spicy chicken at a restaurant you might know. And they were an ingredient used by a Canadian company to build the first solar power plants in Malawi.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Police probe gun, SUV used in Ryan Wedding-linked homicide for ties to unsolved cases

Two years after the killing of a suspected drug trafficker in Niagara Falls, Ont. purportedly targeted by Ryan Wedding's alleged criminal network police are still trying to unlock the victim's phone and identify more suspects. Details of the case are contained in a new police affidavit.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

In the age of autocorrect, this typewriter shop owner in Hamilton wants you to write with intention

Jonathan Marshall has been repairing typewriters for about 10 years. In March, he opened a repair shop and museum in Hamilton. He says his ultimate goal is to help people think more intentionally about the words they write.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

#TheMoment Canadian seniors pulled their own KitKat heist

Staff members Katie Hourigan and Judie Gibbons tell The National about the moment they made a video recreating the recent KitKat heist at a seniors' residence in Oakville, Ont.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

The National | Trump escalates threats after Iran rescue mission

April 5, 2026 | U.S. President Donald Trump fires off an expletive-laden ultimatum for Iran hours after a daring rescue mission to save an American pilot. The Artemis II crew gears up for a lunar flyby. And, advance polls open for three crucial federal byelections.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

More than 160 crashes reported by Calgary police Sunday amid snowfall

Yet another round of snowfall hit Calgary Sunday. Dangerous driving conditions led to a significant number of accidents.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

B.C. Ferries warns of more cancellations as winds threaten sailings after chaotic long weekend

Some ferry sailings between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island are at risk of cancellation Monday as strong winds are expected along the southern coast and parts of the Island.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

B.C. Ferries warns of more cancellations as winds threaten sailings after chaotic long weekend

Some ferry sailings between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island are at risk of cancellation Monday as strong winds are expected along the southern coast and parts of the Island.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Trump's respect for King Charles possibly quashed desire to annex Canada, says royal commentator

An upcoming book authored by a prominent royal commentator says U.S. President Donald Trump was primarily interested in annexing Canadian territory just above the U.S. border and his respect for King Charles may have quashed his interest.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Officials working to remove car suspended on rock face in Squamish, B.C.

The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) says the stunt is disrespectful, noting the car is located on a sacred site within the nation's territory.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

WestJet introducing temporary fuel surcharge on companion voucher bookings

WestJet's new temporary fuel surcharge of $60 on all companion voucher bookings takes effect Wednesday, April 8.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Trophies, rivalries and a bar: What curlers expect in Rock League’s debut season

Curling is set to enter the great unknown. Debuting Monday, Rock League is just a little different from your typical tournament, from mixed 10-player teams to new rules to a bar that will be positioned in between the sheets on the ice.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Canada-Sweden curling feud reignites as Eriksson video stirs 'double-touch' debate

A video demonstration from Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson is adding fresh fuel to one of the most debated moments of Olympic curling.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

N.S. premier blasts First Nations protests that blocked highways

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston called the recent protests by First Nations over cannabis raids in their communities unacceptable in a statement posted to Facebook Saturday night. The protests blocked several highways throughout the province in reaction to RCMP seizing cannabis products from First Nations dispensaries.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

N.S. premier blasts First Nation highway blockades, calls for RCMP to be respected

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston called the recent protests by First Nations over cannabis raids in their communities unacceptable in a statement posted to Facebook Saturday night. The protests blocked several highways throughout the province in reaction to RCMP seizing cannabis products from First Nations dispensaries.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, conquest

Pope Leo urged global leaders in his Easter message on Sunday to end the conflicts raging across the world and abandon any schemes for power, conquest or domination.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Rural municipalities call on Alberta government to open grizzly bear hunt

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta organization is advocating for the provincial government to legalize grizzly bear hunting in light of what Cardston County calls increased reports of negative human-bear interactions.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Bogus maple syrup and WestJet under fire for flight cancellations: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

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

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Yukon man grows pineapple at home and it only took 9 years

When Alex Oberg finally cut into the fruit for a taste, it was a bit sour. 'We maybe could have waited a little bit longer,' he said.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

5-year-old B.C. boy celebrates birthday at recycling centre

For most people, recycling is a chore. But for Himmat Rai, a five-year-old living in Maple Ridge, B.C., he says it's his "favourite thing to do." And to celebrate his passion for recycling, Rai and over a dozen of his classmates celebrated his fifth birthday at the local recycling centre.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Ontario supports House of Commons petition to allow top military honour to be awarded to late Ontario veteran

A House of Commons petition that calls on the federal government to establish an independent review board for military honours, such as the Victoria Cross, now has support from Ontario’s provincial government.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

'Avoid the honk': Interactive map helps Waterloo students stay away from Canada geese

A University of Waterloo student has launched a platform to help students navigate “aggressive geese” on campus.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Blinded by the headlights? Transport Canada wants to know

A London, Ont., optometrist says she's hearing more concerns from patients about difficulty driving in the dark and headlight brightness. Transport Canada is asking drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to share their experiences with vehicle headlight glare through an online survey.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Kadin Savikataaq has been missing for a year and a half. Her family is still searching

On Aug. 19, 2024, 20-year-old Kadin Savikataaq went out for the night and never returned. The truck she'd been driving was discovered submerged in Hudson Bay, but a year and a half later, Kadin is still missing. RCMP say she likely drowned, but her family doesn't agree. They say they'll never stop looking for her.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Ban on rescue dogs from countries at risk of spreading rabies to remain, CFIA says

The federal government says a ban on the import of rescue dogs into Canada will remain in place until further notice due to rabies concerns. Animal advocacy groups say the restrictions which were brought in more than three years ago and originally meant to be temporary are preventing healthy animals from legitimate international rescues from finding homes in Canada.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Injectable peptides touted as new fountain of youth. But the science isn't there

Crocodile dung. Tapeworms. Raw meat facials. Yes, at some point in history these wildly popular and wildly unproven treatments were how people tried to stay young. Right now, plenty of influencers will tell you that injectable peptides are the answer. But the scientists? Not so much.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Private collection of centuries-old Roman sculptures on display in Montreal

In the 19th century, Italian prince, banker and collector Alessandro Torlonia, gathered 623 ancient Roman sculptures. After being shown at the Louvre in Paris, the Torlonia Collection has touched down in Montreal, where it will remain on view at the Museum of Fine Arts until July 19.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Influencers tout injectable peptides as key to youth and beauty. Scientists say they're 'a giant scam'

Crocodile dung. Tapeworms. Raw meat facials. Yes, at some point in history these wildly popular and wildly unproven treatments were how people tried to stay young. Right now, plenty of influencers will tell you that injectable peptides are the answer. But the scientists? Not so much.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

It stung to start over at the bottom of the career ladder when I moved to Canada. Now I help other newcomers

When Yemisi Peters moved from Nigeria to Edmonton, she was unsure how to navigate Canadian workplaces and faced many cultural shocks. Over time, she had to stop hiding who she was and her experience.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

U.S. rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, U.S. officials say

The airman was the second ‌member of a two-person crew of an F-15 that Iran ​said on Friday ⁠was brought down by ⁠its air defences.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Tumbler Ridge, B.C., runner-up in Hockeyville contest; Taber, Alta., wins

Taber, Alta., has won this year’s Kraft Hockeyville contest, with Tumbler Ridge, B.C., finishing runner-up.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Canada falls to Sweden 9-6 in final of men’s curling worlds

Canada’s Matt Dunstone fell 9-6 to Sweden in Saturday’s final of the 2026 World Men’s Curling Championship. Canada has not won the men’s world title since 2017.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

CFIA announces recalls for salads, cheeses and meal kits over listeria concerns

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced recalls due to possible listeria contamination affecting products including salads, cheese and meal kits.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

German celebrity Collien Fernandes says husband spread sexual deepfakes of her for years

Collien Fernandes says her husband spread pornographic deepfakes of her for around a decade. Multiple experts and online commenters are now calling the actress a "digital Pelicot" after she spoke out about what she has called her "virtual rape," generating protests and a push for change in Germany.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Five people critically injured in apartment building fire in London, Ont.

Nine people, including an infant, were taken to the hospital after a fire at a London apartment building Saturday morning, according to first responders.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Virginia Giuffre's family 'strongly' urges King Charles to meet Epstein survivors during visit to U.S.

The family of Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre on Saturday urged Britain's King Charles to meet with survivors during his state visit to the United States later this month, saying the trip coincides with the anniversary of her death.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Burdett 'Burd' Sisler, war veteran and oldest known living Canadian, has died at 110

Burdett "Burd" Sisler, the oldest known living Canadian and one of the world's oldest Second World War veterans has died at 110, his family confirmed on Saturday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Parks Canada reintroducing at-risk species of fish in Banff National Park

Parks Canada staff in its Lake Louise, Yoho, Kootenay field unit will add westslope cutthroat trout to Margaret Lake and other locations this spring.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen talks about 'incredible' views of Earth in live video call from deep space

The virtual event featured Hansen speaking live from aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft, approximately three days into the 10-day lunar flyby mission.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

2 dead following shooting in Brampton, Ont., schoolyard, police say

Two people are dead after a shooting in a Brampton elementary schoolyard late Friday, according to Peel police.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Judge orders Sask. Human Rights Commission to hear complaint about hospital kiosk language policy

A Court of King's Bench judge has ordered the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to take a second look at a complaint it originally dismissed. The complaint concerns a policy requiring employees of a Starbucks kiosk at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon to only speak English or French.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

When did Easter become 'spring Christmas'? Stressed parents would like to know

If it seems like every year, Easter, and in fact every holiday, gets a little more intense, we're here to tell you that you're correct.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Forget bilingual status for hospitals, we want access to Ontario care, western Quebecers say

As the health authority in Quebec's Abitibi-Témiscamingue region pushes for official bilingual status for its southernmost health facilities to improve access for English speakers, residents say bigger accessibility issues stem from a policy change implemented last year that created a barrier to accessing health care in Ontario.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada

The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

How climate change is threatening the flavour and future of India's prized Darjeeling tea

An extremely dry winter has made for another challenging harvest of India's famous Darjeeling tea, with the flavour the region is renowned for at risk as quality dips. As climate change makes the weather more erratic in the Himalayan foothills, estate owners are growing ever more worried about the future of their businesses.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

It's a World Series rematch as the Dodgers return to Toronto. Here's what the Jays are up against

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays for a three-game series starting Monday night. What's changed since they defeated the Jays to become World Series champs in Toronto last year? Let's find out.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

How the war in the Middle East is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada

The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Darjeeling is world renowned. But demand for 'champagne of teas' is going flat as drought dulls its flavour

An extremely dry winter has made for another challenging harvest of India's famous Darjeeling tea, with the flavour the region is renowned for at risk as quality dips. As climate change makes the weather more erratic in the Himalayan foothills, estate owners are growing ever more worried about the future of their businesses.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Smoky, fast-moving wildfire triggers evacuation orders in Southern California

The fire was burning in a populated but not densely so unincorporated part of Riverside County, in a recreational area near the city of Moreno Valley, which has a population of roughly 200,000.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

#TheMoment an escaped kangaroo spent 3 days on the run

Debbie Marland, owner of Sunshine Farms, tells The National about the moment Chesney the kangaroo escaped and spent three days on the run after being spooked by hunting dogs.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 days ago

Trump administration seeks $152M to reopen Alcatraz as 'state-of-the-art secure prison'

The White House released a budget on Friday, in which the Trump administration requested funds for the ⁠Federal Bureau ⁠of Prisons to cover the ‌first-year costs of rebuilding Alcatraz into "a state-of-the-art secure prison facility."

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 days ago

Is male friendship in trouble? Actor Andrew McCarthy went on a road trip to find out

After the author and "Brat Pack" actor's wife and son confronted him with the fact he didn't have friends anymore, McCarthy crisscrossed the country to visit old friends and ask strangers whether friendships between men are in trouble.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 days ago

2 deaths after giving plasma in Winnipeg not linked to donation process: Health Canada

The federal health regulator said Friday its assessment found no evidence of a machine malfunction and the equipment performed as expected, wrote Health Canada spokesperson Mark Johnson in an emailed statement.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 days ago

Toronto Tempo select guard Julie Allemand as 1st-ever player in WNBA expansion draft

The Toronto Tempo selected Julie Allemand with their first pick of the WNBA expansion draft on Friday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 days ago

Canada's Matt Dunstone to face Sweden for gold at men's curling worlds

Canada's Matt Dunstone will be playing for a gold medal on Saturday at the world men's curling championship in Ogden, Utah. The Winnipeg-based team defeated Scotland 9-7 in a thrilling semifinal Friday evening, scoring a deuce in the ninth to go ahead 8-7 and then stealing one in the 10th to beat Ross Whyte's squad.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 days ago

Champagne leaves China with pork tariffs still in place, but touts relationship-building

Although Chinese tariffs on Canadian pork products remain in place after a visit to China by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, he says the important task is relationship-building and it's not realistic to expect immediate solutions.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 days ago

RCMP say damage to police vehicles in First Nations protest includes 'urine-soaked interior surfaces'

RCMP say six of their vehicles that were left at the Potlotek First Nation Thursday after officers left the scene on foot suffered damage that includes broken windows, flat tires, "urine-soaked interior surfaces" and dents.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 days ago

New mineral discovered inside deep-Earth diamond now named after Alberta geochemist

From the coalfields of northern England to the Arctic snows and the steaming jungles of Brazil, diamond hunter and scholar Graham Pearson has carved a name for himself that now lives on in rock.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 days ago

Hyundai recalls some Canadian vehicles due to seatbelt issue

In some cars, a wiring issue with the seatbelt may cause the seatbelt indicator to say the belt in the third-row driver's side seat is buckled, even when it's not. Hyundai says it will notify affected drivers in writing, though drivers can also check if they are impacted by the recall online.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 days ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 days ago

One year after the U.S. imposed tariffs on Canada's auto sector, here's how industry leaders say it's going

One year after U.S. President Donald Trump levied tariffs on the Canadian auto industry, industry leaders say they are eager to see an arrangement that restores predictability to the Canada-U.S. trade relationship.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 days ago

Carney leans on private money, alternative approaches in nature strategy. Will it work?

The new approaches could provide an important boost to conservation in Canada and reduce the burden on Ottawa to do the work alone, but experts say if it’s not done correctly, these other-conserved areas may end up existing on paper but not providing the level of protection necessary for ecosystems to thrive.