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Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Thousands urged to evacuate as Hawaii flooding anticipated to cause widespread damage

As Hawaii endures its worst flooding in more than 20 years, officials are urging people in hard-hit areas to "LEAVE NOW." The warning early Saturday came after heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago. Still more rain was expected during the weekend, officials said.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

K-pop sensation BTS ends 4-year hiatus with free comeback concert in Seoul

After a four-year break, K-pop supergroup BTS returned Saturday with a massive, free comeback concert in Seoul, where thousands of police locked down a central boulevard for the Netflix-exclusive spectacle that drew tens of thousands of fans.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Iranian Kurdish fighters find themselves in the middle of U.S.-Iran war as they wait in Iraq

Despite the attacks on Iranian Kurdish camps in Iraq, there remains a waiting game for Iranian Kurds hoping to play a part in regime change across the border.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Cubans say every day is a struggle for survival as they face blackouts, water and fuel shortages

Blackouts have been common for years, but now, since U.S. President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade on Cuba in hopes of forcing the country’s collapse, the interruptions have become more frequent, longer, sometimes engulfing the whole country.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

In Cuba, every day is a struggle for survival

Blackouts have been common for years, but now, since U.S. President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade on Cuba in hopes of forcing the country’s collapse, the interruptions have become more frequent, longer, sometimes engulfing the whole country.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Canada was prepared to ration gas in the 1979 oil crisis. Could we be running on fumes once again?

Canada considered conserving oil with gasoline rationing stamps in 1979. While it never put the stamps into circulation, economist Peter Tertzakian said the proofs are a reminder that anything can happen in an oil shortage.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Ontario model becomes 1st transgender person on Chanel Exclusive's catwalk at Paris Fashion Week

On her modelling journey, Dalton Dubois of Guelph, Ont., says it's involved "a lot of proving yourself" after she quit her job at a retirement home. Recently, she became the first transgender person to walk Chanel Exclusive's runway at Paris Fashion Week.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

How is Ontario’s ticket resale crackdown being received? Fans and insiders sound off

Sports and music fans are applauding the province’s plans to outlaw sky-high ticket resale prices, but some insiders say there’s more work to be done.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

How fans and industry insiders feel about Ontario’s ticket resale crackdown

Sports and music fans are applauding the province’s plans to outlaw sky-high ticket resale prices, but some insiders say there’s more work to be done.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

3 credits short of a degree, he left NSCAD for a music career. The school is now honouring him

When Andrew Scott decided to chase a career in music and give up his studies, it was only going to be temporary. "I'm not going to be in a rock band when I'm 30," Scott told his mom. Thirty-five years later, he's still making music with Sloan. His former school is giving him a prestigious designation.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Will the far right's gains in France’s local elections pave the way to the presidency?

The recent elections mark another step in the National Rally’s effort to move from the fringes to the mainstream in French politics. Despite more professional campaigns, the party still struggles to shake its reputation for extremism.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

I fear the violence of war but I also fear a future where nothing changes in Iran

Like many Iranian Canadians, Mehdi M. Kashani is watching the events in Iran with grief for his country and anxiety for his parents in Tehran. But he also says the reality is not a straightforward choice between war and peace.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Europe is eyeing France's nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?

As European allies quietly explore France's nuclear umbrella amid doubts about U.S. reliability, Canada faces an uncomfortable question: join or stay clear. While Ottawa rejects going nuclear, extending French deterrence to North America risks inflaming tensions with Washington and raises stark questions about who would defend whom in a crisis.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Trump says the war on Iran is 'militarily' won. Yet there's still no end or endgame in sight

Three weeks in, the joint U.S.-Israel combat operation has killed much of Iran's leadership, knocked out much of its ballistic missile capability, sunk nearly all of its navy and, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, has "militarily WON" already. And yet, the war goes on.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Seabed mining talks show key issues remain unresolved

Even as the race to mine the ocean floor for important minerals intensifies, a UN-body tasked with establishing regulations for the emerging industry ended a key global meeting this week without a new mining code.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Iran may be exaggerating its missile-making capabilities, but experts say it's still a threat

Despite continued heavy pounding from U.S. and Israeli military forces, Iran has remained defiant, insisting that its missile production remains on track. But is this just 'showmanship and exaggeration'?

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

On TikTok, a new group of folk musicians are taking the genre back to its political roots

Their lyrics are pointed, specific and reference big political events that happened just days ago. Protest music experts say the responsiveness to the current moment has helped these artists catch fire online but say they'll need to move their message into the real world if they want it to stick.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

U.S. pushes ahead on deep-sea mining. The rest of the world isn’t so sure

Even as the race to mine the ocean floor for important minerals intensifies, a UN-body tasked with establishing regulations for the emerging industry ended a key global meeting this week without a new mining code.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Nicholas Brendon of TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer dead at 54

Actor Nicholas Brendon, who co-starred on TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Xander Harris, has died, according to a statement from his family posted on social media.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 16 hours ago

Soaring gas prices hitting Canadians hard. And it could get worse

Canadians across the country are experiencing sticker shock at the pump as the Middle East war drives fuel prices ever higher, with transport companies and those who drive for a living especially hard hit.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 17 hours ago

Police got tip about 'dirty cop' helping trafficker 15 years before Winnipeg officer's arrest: warrant docs

One of the first red flags about now disgraced Winnipeg officer Elston Bostock came 15 years before he was arrested, when an informant warned police about a "dirty cop" helping a drug trafficker, search warrant documents obtained by CBC News say.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 19 hours ago

Loblaw says 'some stores' saw payment systems outage Friday, but issue now resolved

Customers at Loblaw-connected stores in multiple provinces were advised of interruptions to credit and debit systems on Friday afternoon, though the company says the reported issues have since been resolved.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 20 hours ago

3 options to replace 'inadequate' prime minister housing

An internal memo obtained by CBC News reveals that Rideau Cottage, the residence for past and the current prime minister, is inadequate and comes with security risks, according to the government’s own assessment. The two-storey brick house was meant to be a temporary home for leaders, after 24 Sussex the official residence was decommissioned in 2022.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 20 hours ago

Stock markets dip for another straight week as U.S. war on Iran continues

Canadian and U.S. stock markets sank on Friday amid fears about the effects of the U.S.-Iran war on interest rates.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

Friend of Sikh student killed on Alberta highway recalls deadly daytime shooting

Birinder Singh was driving down the highway, hoping to see Alberta’s Rocky Mountains for the first time, when a bullet from a passing vehicle ended his life.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

Not even Kraft macaroni and cheese is safe from the added protein craze

Kraft Heinz has just announced it's launching a high-protein mac and cheese called PowerMac that delivers 17 grams of protein and six grams of fibre per serving. But did we ... need this?

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

No, we don't need high-protein boxed mac and cheese, experts say. But people want it

Kraft Heinz has just announced it's launching a high-protein mac and cheese called PowerMac that delivers 17 grams of protein and six grams of fibre per serving. But did we ... need this?

Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago

2 men accused of fathering hundreds of kids banned from donating sperm in Quebec

Quebec's Superior Court has temporarily barred a man and his son from donating sperm after they were accused of fathering hundreds of children.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago

Alberta to close supervised consumption sites in Calgary, Lethbridge at end of June

Nearly five years after first announcing its plans to close the supervised consumption site at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, the Alberta government set a date to close the site later this year and replace it with services more focused on recovery and treatment.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago

Alberta’s 'Peterson law' leads lawyers' regulator to stop mandating Indigenous education course

The regulator for Alberta’s lawyers says it will no longer mandate Indigenous cultural competency training in advance of what Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls the “Peterson law” coming into effect.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 23 hours ago

Netflix, Warner Music sign multi-year deal to produce artist documentaries

Netflix ​and Warner Music Group have signed an exclusive multi-year deal to produce documentary series and films exploring the lives, music and legacies of the label's storied artist ‌roster.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Why Alberta’s separation from Canada is almost impossible | About That

Alberta's separatist sentiment has resurged in recent months amid the Trump administration's comments about the province's future, coupled with economic and political tensions with the Canadian government. Andrew Chang explains what it would actually take to grant sovereignty to a Canadian province, and why it's so difficult to achieve. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

IN PHOTOS | Celebrating Eid al-Fitr

Worshippers are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the three-day festival that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Palestinian man says Israeli settlers sexually assaulted him in front of his family

Israeli settlers sexually assaulted a Palestinian man tying his genitalia with zip ties and parading him naked in front of his family during a mid-March attack in the occupied West Bank, according to the victim and eyewitnesses.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Canadian Space Agency cancels lunar rover mission

As part of its 2026-2027 departmental plan, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has cancelled its ambitious lunar rover that would have landed at the moon's south polar region.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

BTS to stage long-awaited comeback show at Seoul landmark

BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, one of South Korea's most famous landmarks that represents its royal heritage and political and cultural life.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Chuck Norris, Hollywood martial artist and actor, dead at 86

Martial arts phenom and Hollywood action star Chuck Norris known for Walker, Texas Ranger, among other macho roles died on Thursday at the age of 86, in what his family described as a "sudden passing."

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Ontario proposing to cap ticket resale prices at original value

The Ontario government is planning to outlaw sky-high ticket resale prices, according to a news release. The move comes years after the province scrapped part of an anti-scalping law in 2019.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Couple airlifted from home as heavy rain triggers mudslide in B.C.’s Fraser Valley

Heavy rains battering B.C. caused a mudslide in Coquitlam Thursday, forcing one couple to be airlifted out, and triggered two evacuation alerts in the Fraser Valley, along the Chilliwack River.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

'He deserved more’: Mother of mechanic killed on the job calls for change as charges are laid

Two years after an Edmonton man sustained fatal injuries while on the job at northern Alberta pulp mill, workplace safety charges have been laid in his death.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

B.C. premier faces pressure over proposed changes to landmark reconciliation framework law

The NDP government is meeting with First Nations groups over the changes it plans to make to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, or DRIPA. Premier David Eby is facing pressure from Indigenous leaders to leave the law alone, and from Conservative politicians to scrap it entirely.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

The bail backlash

As the federal government prepares to pass bail reform legislation, a closer look at why bail has become a focus of Canadian anxiety around crime.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

This N.S. parking lot's rat problem is so bad that vehicles are being damaged by chewing

Rats have taken over a parking lot in the middle of several apartment complexes in north Dartmouth. Residents say the problem is so bad the rats are chewing through the wires of parked vehicles, causing thousands of dollars in damages.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Canadian company helping white supremacists fundraise from hateful livestreams

A Canadian streaming platform is helping white supremacists who have been kicked off mainstream social media continue to profit from hateful content, an investigation by CBC’s the fifth estate has found.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Refugee family faces separation as father and son ordered deported from Canada

An Indian man whose wife is an accepted refugee in Canada is facing deportation with the couple's five-year-old son in what lawyers say is a troubling new practice of separating the families of people with protected status.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Why the WNBA's salary deal is being hailed as a historic moment for women's sports

The new collective bargaining agreement for WNBA players has been years in the making, and marks the end of an increasingly acrimonious battle over salaries and revenue-sharing that has seen players campaigning to be paid more since the basketball league's 1997 inception.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary is the 1st banger of the year

The Ryan Gosling-led Project Hail Mary does, in many ways, feel like a lowercase Interstellar: a fantastically good time at the movies, if not quite as insightful or far-reaching as a generational classic. But it's still everything you could want from a movie it's smart and it's fun.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

'Lengthy and difficult' Ontario murder trial for prospective parents of 2 boys nears end. Here's what to know

The first-degree murder trial for a Burlington, Ont., couple who'd been trying to adopt two brothers, including a 12-year-old who died in 2022 after he was found emaciated and without vital signs, is now in its seventh month. Here's what to know as closing arguments in the Brandy Cooney-Becky Hamber case are set to begin Monday in Milton.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

WNBA players can expect a huge raise. Check out the details of their 'historic' deal in principle

The new collective bargaining agreement for WNBA players has been years in the making, and marks the end of an increasingly acrimonious battle over salaries and revenue-sharing that has seen players campaigning to be paid more since the basketball league's 1997 inception.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Mexican teen dies in U.S. immigration custody in Florida

A 19-year-old Mexican migrant died at a county jail in Florida that has been holding immigrant detainees, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Fears for B.C. woman, daughter detained at Texas immigration facility

Family and friends are expressing fears for a Penticton, B.C., woman and her daughter who have been detained by U.S. authorities in Texas and are currently in an immigration holding facility. Tania Warner a 47-year-old who family say is legally in the U.S. on a worker's visa and Ayla Lucas were stopped at a U.S. border checkpoint on their way back from a baby shower.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

7-year-old B.C. girl and her mother being held by U.S. immigration officials in Texas

Family and friends are expressing fears for a Penticton, B.C., woman and her daughter who have been detained by U.S. authorities in Texas and are currently in an immigration holding facility. Tania Warner a 47-year-old who family say is legally in the U.S. on a worker's visa and Ayla Lucas were stopped at a U.S. border checkpoint on their way back from a baby shower.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants security clearance to be briefed about foreign interference

Premier Danielle Smith is seeking security clearance to receive briefings on foreign interference in Alberta, but the leader of the Opposition says she shouldn't be trusted with it.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

The National | Middle East oil attacks send fuel costs soaring

March 19, 2026 | Iran intensifies strikes on oil and natural gas facilities across the Persian Gulf region, driving global fuel prices even higher. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre champions Canada to podcaster Joe Rogan. And, Canadians sound off on the big telecoms.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

'Change your life' by falling in love with a big dog, Toronto Animal Services campaign says

Big dogs are loyal canines, affectionate and sweet, but often overlooked when it comes to pet adoption, according to a city agency.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

RCMP visit Edmonton offices of business at centre of Alberta health procurement probes

RCMP officers and vehicles were seen on Thursday at the west Edmonton offices of a businessman at the centre of multiple probes into the Alberta government's procurement practices.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

ABC cancels Bachelorette season with Taylor Frankie Paul, citing 2023 video

ABC's cancellation of the already taped season of the reality TV show comes days before it was to premiere on Sunday. A Disney Entertainment Television statement appeared to refer to a 2023 video of an altercation between Paul and Dakota Mortensen that was published by TMZ on Thursday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Amid fuel crunch, Cuba mechanic converts car to run on charcoal

A Cuban mechanic has converted his 1980 Fiat Polski to run on charcoal, a cheaper and more abundant fuel than gasoline since Washington cut off oil shipments to the Caribbean island in January.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

U.S. congressman targets Canada's 'Netflix tax' with new bill

A new Republican-sponsored bill in the U.S. Congress takes aim at Canada's attempts to force foreign streaming companies such as Netflix and Disney+ to pay into Canadian funds for domestic content production.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

New trial ordered for former Quebec junior hockey player in sexual assault case

Quebec's Court of Appeal overturned Noah Corson's guilty verdict. He was orginally sentenced to two years less a day in prison for sexual assault of a minor under the age of 16.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Brandon Tobin killed his grandmother after a drug-induced seizure. A judge will soon decide his fate

Crown prosecutors are asking for a six-year prison sentence while the defence has countered with three to four, arguing Brandon Tobin didn't choose to kill his grandmother he chose to use drugs, which led to her death.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

The facts about floor-crossing in Canada

Politicians switching parties is rare, but Canada has a long history of it. Here are the facts about crossing the floor.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Netflix Canada to adapt Carley Fortune's This Summer Will Be Different into new TV series

This Summer Will Be Different is set on Prince Edward Island and in Toronto.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

19 Kids and Counting star Joseph Duggar arrested, accused of child sexual abuse

Joseph Duggar, former star of the TLC show 19 Kids and Counting, was arrested and charged in Arkansas Wednesday for lewd and lascivious behaviour involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor, authorities said.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Canada's top court will hear challenges to Liberals' firearms ban

The Supreme Court will hear arguments against the Liberal government's deeply controversial decision to outlaw certain firearms.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Can Lebanon's Hezbollah survive another war with Israel?

With its ally Iran now at war with the U.S. and Israel, and the Israel Defence Forces pounding Hezbollah’s weapons storage and infrastructure and killing senior leadership, can the militant group survive another war?

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

2 men deported over alleged roles in extortions targeting Edmonton's South Asian community, police say

Edmonton police along with federal law enforcement deported two men for their connection to extortion schemes targeting business owners in the city's South Asian community. Similar criminal schemes have seen businesses burned across Edmonton in recent years.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Canada fast-tracks army rifle upgrade with $307M initial order

Canada is fast-tracking the purchase of more than 65,000 new assault rifles, starting with a $307 million order for 30,000 weapons. Built by Colt Canada, the rifles will replace aging C7 and C8 models, marking a push to modernize the army and speed up procurement through a streamlined process.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Umar Zameer's lawyer sets 'record straight' after OPP investigation, Ford's call for judge apology

The lawyer for a man acquitted in a high-profile Toronto murder trial where a police officer was killed are calling for a public inquiry into the “secretive process” behind a recent Ontario Provincial Police report that re-examines evidence from the trial.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Umar Zameer's lawyer calls for public inquiry after Doug Ford, police cast doubt on acquittal

The lawyer for a man acquitted in a high-profile Toronto murder trial where a police officer was killed is calling for a public inquiry into the “secretive process” behind a recent Ontario Provincial Police report that re-examines evidence from the trial.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Coquitlam mudslide knocks out power as heaviest rainfall expected on parts of B.C.'s South Coast

Environment Canada says the heaviest rainfall from the "prolonged atmospheric river event" in parts of Metro Vancouver, the Sea-to-Sky region and western Vancouver Island is expected Thursday night into Friday morning.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Kevin Spacey settles sex assault claims out of court ahead of U.K. civil trial

The award-winning actor settled civil cases with three men who alleged Spacey sexually abused them at times between 2000 and 2013. Spacey denied the accusations.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Afroman wins lawsuit with Ohio police who said rapper mocked them in viral music video

"We did it, America! ... Freedom of speech!" the rapper shouted outside the courthouse, dressed in a red, white and blue American flag suit. Seven Ohio sheriffs deputies sued Afroman for using home security footage to mock their 2022 raid of his home.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Yukon premier tables $82M deficit budget, blames previous government's spending

When Yukon Premier Currie Dixon tabled his government’s first full budget on Thursday, he put it bluntly: the territory is spending more than it can afford, leaving it in a “dangerous financial position.”

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Immigration rules hamper health-care recruitment, nurse says after permanent residency application rejected

A nurse in Winnipeg says Canada's immigration system is undercutting efforts to address a shortage of health-care workers. after his application for permanent residency was rejected on a technicality.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

N.W.T. residents who heat home with oil may pay more due to war in Middle East

A senior’s advocate in Yellowknife says she is concerned that the global jump in oil prices could push seniors into poverty.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

'We need justice': Sister of slain Windsor, Ont., woman questions why it took police so long to release video

Last November, someone doused Nancy Grewal's porch and lit it on fire. Four months later, she was stabbed to death outside a home in LaSalle. Now her sister wonders why police didn't appeal for leads in the arson sooner.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Iran will not play World Cup games in U.S., says soccer chief

Iran were one of the first nations to qualify for the finals but their participation has been in doubt since the conflict between the Islamic Republic and the United States began in late February.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Sharp increase in rehiring of retired nurses in N.L. underscores recruitment and retention problems: union

Data obtained by CBC News shows six retired nurses were working in N.L. a decade ago. That number has jumped to 253.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

N.L. government expropriated this family's home 14 years ago for a highway. It sold the land instead

Hannah and Cyndie Stapleton said they were gobsmacked to discover a new home is being built where their former home once stood over 13 years after it was expropriated. Now, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Barry Petten says the department is developing a new land disposition policy.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

2 Canadian girls stuck in Egypt under a travel ban requested by father in Canada

Two Canadian girls are currently stuck in Egypt due to a travel ban obtained by their Egyptian-Canadian father who is living in Canada. The children's mother is trying to get the ban lifted so she can return home to Canada with her daughters.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Are we in for a super El Niño this year? Early projections say maybe, and this worries climate scientists

After a year and a half of La Niña conditions, it looks like we could end up with an El Niño later this year. And early models suggest it could be a strong one, which could push global temperatures to record highs.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Fortnite is hiking cost of its currency to 'pay the bills.' Are its battles against Google and Apple to blame?

The popular online gaming platform Fortnite is hiking the price of its in-game currency starting Thursday, a rare move that experts say sheds some light on the cost of its parent company's antitrust battles against tech giants Google and Apple.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

For families of Old Montreal fire victims, pain and questions still linger

Zafar Mahmood lost his 31-year-old daughter, Dania Zafar, to a fire in Old Montreal three years ago that killed six other people and, he said, “we do miss her each and every day.”

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Canada slips further down in World Happiness rankings, due in part to social media use

Heavy social media use has contributed to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries including Canada and Western Europe, according to the 2026 World Happiness Report published Thursday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

U.S. officials 'not allowed' to tell Trump Iran war concerns, former counterterrorism director claims

Joe Kent, the former U.S. counterterrorism director who resigned this week over concerns about the Iran war, said Wednesday during an appearance on Tucker Carlson's podcast that he and other senior officials "were not allowed" to share doubts about the U.S. airstrikes with President Donald Trump.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Labubu is bound for the big screen, as Pop Mart aims to capitalize on toy's global success

Labubu's toothy grin will be coming to the ‌big screen after toy-maker Pop Mart and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced plans to develop a feature film based on the viral ugly-cute monster.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

The National | 2 teens accused of planning joint school attacks

March 18, 2026 | A Nova Scotia teen and a Manitoba teen are accused of planning co-ordinated violent attacks on their local schools. Ontario Premier Doug Ford praises a homeowner for shooting an intruder. And Rideau Cottage is deemed 'inadequate' as a home for the Prime Minister.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Poilievre says he used Joe Rogan podcast to argue against U.S. tariffs and 'fight for Canada'

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to appear on The Joe Rogan Experience, one of the world's most popular podcasts.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Pierre Poilievre sits down for interview with podcaster Joe Rogan

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to appear on The Joe Rogan Experience, one of the world's most popular podcasts.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Ont. woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in mother's 2010 death after new trial ordered

Jennifer Pan has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2010 death of her mother, nearly a year after the Supreme Court of Canada ordered a new first-degree murder trial for the Markham, Ont., woman in a case that drew international attention and spawned a Netflix documentary.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Last detainee from Trump’s 2025 Gaza war protest crackdown freed after a year

For Leqaa Kordia, her newfound freedom means little to her until “everybody is free." “There is a lot of injustice in this place,” Kordia told reporters after emerging from a U.S. immigration detention centre in Texas on Monday. “There are a lot of people that shouldn’t be here in the first place. We’re going to keep fighting for them.”

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

March Madness features a record number of Canadians

CBC Sports' daily newsletter highlights the top Canadian players in this year's NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Border agency identifies accused extortionists following CBC News investigations

Following extensive CBC News reporting on two Indian nationals deported for alleged links to the extortion crisis plaguing Canadian communities, the Canada Border Services Agency has identified the two men as proof of expanded efforts to disrupt extortion networks.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Accused extortionists deported as part of CBSA crackdown on cross-Canada network

Following extensive CBC News reporting on two Indian nationals deported for alleged links to the extortion crisis plaguing Canadian communities, the Canada Border Services Agency has identified the two men as proof of expanded efforts to disrupt extortion networks.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Ont. premier, officials call for reversal of temporary release of convicted child killer

A recent temporary release of a child murderer in Durham Region is drawing criticism from top officials across Ontario, with calls for the parole board to keep him behind bars before he’s let out again.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Canadians in Middle East warned not to record or share war videos

Global Affairs Canada is warning Canadians in the Middle East to refrain from documenting military activity as war engulfs the region. In a post on X Tuesday, the government warned that "taking, sharing or possessing" photos or videos of military activity or damage "could lead to fines, imprisonment or deportation." The post specifically mentions Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabi and the United Arab Emirates.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Canadian Olympic bronze-medal ice dancers Gilles, Poirier head to world championships

Five weeks after earning their first Olympic medal, Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are gearing up for their 13th world championships, next week in Prague. "We want to enjoy ourselves, enjoy our skating [and] celebrate what we've accomplished this season," Gilles says.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Ontario man accused in mob-related killings arrested in Mexico after 9 years on the run

A Hamilton man who was on the run the past nine years was arrested in Mexico in connection with two mob-related killings and faces at least two murder counts. Daniel Tomassetti, 35, was arrested in August 2025, police told CBC Hamilton, and efforts “are underway to facilitate his extradition to Canada."