CBC photojournalists Ben Nelms and Evan Mitsui captured thousands of photos over 2025. From the Blue Jays fighting for the World Series to Mark Carney’s ascent to prime minister, they each share their three defining images of 2025.
The U.S. military launched airstrikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday in retaliation for an attack on U.S. personnel, officials said on Friday.
An Alberta panel aimed at finding ways the province can strengthen its autonomy has offered up seven recommendations, including options for referendum topics.
Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are escalating as the U.S. continues to strike alleged Venezuelan drug-trafficking boats and signals the possibility of a ground invasion. Andrew Chang breaks down the geographical, logistical and political challenges involved in ratcheting up the conflict to this level.
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Amid a temperature of –26 C factoring in the wind chill, homes in Cochenour, Ont., were left with no heat after a natural gas outage was reported around 8 a.m. CT on Friday. Here's what one resident wants to see change before the next outage occurs.
The federal NDP released its internal campaign review Friday largely avoiding casting blame on senior staff and instead citing issues that were beyond the control of New Democrats for its worst election loss.
Photos of a wooden box, allegedly used for student "time outs" at an elementary school in Akwesasne, drew shock and anger from parents this week and have prompted an investigation by the school district.
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on family members and associates of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, as Washington ratchets up pressure on the Venezuelan president.
A group trying to save thousands of trees from being cut down in Vancouver's famed Stanley Park has lost another legal battle. But a court decision this week found that the City of Vancouver didn't follow its own rules when contracting a firm to clear a large swath of the urban forest.
It’s safe to say it’s been a whirlwind year navigating U.S. President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs. But here’s the kicker our global domestic exports actually made more money this year than last. So, what’s going on?
One of the three Quebec City-area men accused of participating in terrorist activities has been granted bail. Simon Angers-Audet was released on Friday on the condition that he remain at his family home and update the RCMP on his movements.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a memorandum of understanding in Buffalo Friday. Under the agreement, Ontario will help New York develop nuclear technologies, which the leaders say will help both jurisdictions meet future energy demand.
The U.S. Department of Justice will not be releasing all of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by Friday’s deadline, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said, defying legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump.
Alberta's declining COVID-19 vaccination rate is sparking more concern as it becomes clear how uptake in the province compares to other parts of the country.
Erika Kirk, now the leader of the Turning Point USA organization after her husband Charlie Kirk's slaying in September, said the group will work to get Vice-President JD Vance elected president in 2028.
A 26-year-old man from Toronto has been arrested on terrorism charges, police announced on Friday, as well as charges for two attempted kidnappings in the Greater Toronto Area.
A 26-year-old man from Toronto has been arrested on terrorism charges, police announced on Friday, as well as charges for two attempted kidnappings in the Greater Toronto Area.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a large shuffle of deputy ministers and senior public servants in a shake-up at the top of the public service that has been long expected around Ottawa.
The province has revoked Pacific Link College's certification just weeks after students came forward to CBC News alleging the school required them to participate in a political campaign for course credit. Advocates estimate hundreds of students were affected by the closure, putting their visa status in jeopardy.
Quebec’s family doctors have voted overwhelmingly in favour of an agreement that will incentivize them to take on an additional 500,000 patients by next June.
Finland’s government is facing heavy pressure and accusations of racism from several Asian countries after its representative to the 2025 Miss Universe pageant was seen pulling the corners of her eyes in a photo and some Finnish politicians posted their own photos repeating the gesture.
Marc Tanguay, the MNA for the eastern Montreal riding of LaFontaine, is once again the interim leader of the Quebec Liberal Party following the resignation of Pablo Rodriguez.
Two young moose have been removed from the northwest Calgary community of Arbour Lake after a run-in with a dog that resulted in minor injuries for the pet.
In Mill Bay, B.C., Ergo Eco Solutions says results of a pilot project from last summer point to a new solution to help with dust suppression on the province's dirt roads.
In Mill Bay, B.C., Ergo Eco Solutions says results of a pilot project from last summer point to a new solution to help with dust suppression on the province's dirt roads.
Officers went to a Welland, Ont., property Friday morning to address "an enormous fence" that was blocking traffic sightlines and a man inside the church-turned-residence began shooting, wounding an officer, Niagara police said. The officer was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. People are still urged to shelter in place.
Officers went to a Welland, Ont., property Friday morning to address "an enormous fence" blocking traffic sightlines and a man inside the church-turned-residence began shooting, wounding an officer, said Niagara police, who also told people to shelter in place. The officer was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The officer has been transported to hospital and the injuries aren't life-threatening, Niagara regional police say.
Hours after police went to a Welland, Ont., property Friday morning to address "an enormous fence" blocking traffic sightlines, police continue to be in a standoff with a man who began shooting from inside a former church, wounding an officer who was treated in hospital and released. Niagara regional police urge people to shelter in place.
The officer has been transported to hospital and the injuries aren't life-threatening, Niagara regional police say, adding they're "working to make the area safe."
There is no longer famine in Gaza, a global hunger monitor said on Friday, after access for humanitarian and commercial food deliveries improved following a fragile Oct. 10 ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.
A jury has found a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal authorities guilty of obstruction, marking a victory for U.S. President Donald Trump as he continues his sweeping immigration crackdown across the country.
An ambitious group of Manitobans, including an architect, volunteers, local leaders and artists, are planning to open what they call a "snow lodge" in Flin Flon, built almost entirely from snow and ice.
The medical lead of a kidney transplant program in Halifax has created a new system for Nova Scotia physicians to refer patients for surgery in Toronto so they don't have to do it themselves and face potential gaps in care.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will enter into formal discussions with the United States in January to review their free trade agreement.
While any debate over imposing the death penalty is bound to be emotional and contentious, Israel’s proposal to impose lethal punishment only on Palestinians makes new legislation before the Knesset especially egregious, say rights groups. One called it a "celebration of death and revenge."
Joshua Frogg says he isn’t surprised about the outcome of the investigation into his nephew's death, but wants to see changes to prevent former police officers from being involved in these types of cases. Frogg spoke to CBC after the release of Ontario's Special Investigations Unit report on the death of Eric Nothing, 40, in Deer Lake First Nation.
What we know about the Bondi Beach shooting suspects and the kind of reach and influence the Islamic State has today.
Nearly two months after Ottawa denied Marineland's request to export its whales, residents in Niagara Falls, Ont., continue to wait for news on the future of the shuttered theme park's property and dozens of animals, including up to 30 belugas and four dolphins. “Every time I drive by, it makes me really sad,” a local real estate agent says.
Grocery price inflation is the highest its been since 2023, with the price of food bought from stores rising 4.7 per cent in November year over year. But which items have hit your grocery bill hardest? Let's break down some of the worst offenders.
A weekslong ICE operation in Minnesota is getting a chilly reception from activists in the Twin Cities who are organizing to thwart detainments. Operation Metro Surge began the U.S. president called the state’s large Somali community “garbage” and said he didn’t want them in the country.
Some victims of domestic violence believe that Quebec courts were too lenient on their attackers. The government says it has been implementing changes to increase victims' trust in the system, but some experts say that more resources to support victims and rehabilitate offenders are needed to truly make a difference.
A man who is suspected of killing two and wounding several others at Brown University and fatally shooting an MIT professor has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility, officials said.
Australia will launch a national gun buyback scheme in the aftermath of a deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach last weekend, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday.
65-year-old master carver George David of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation was killed in Port Angeles in 2016.
A B.C. First Nation appealing the landmark Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title ruling says that it will not be "coming for anyone's private property" if it wins. Chief Wayne Sparrow says they're appealing the decision by the B.C. Supreme Court to defend traditional territory and fishing rights.
A judge ruled Thursday to remove an injunction in place since the summer against Alberta's law prohibiting doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.
While the Fraser Valley has seen devastating flooding over the last 10 days, other parts of the province are also dealing with the aftermath of multiple atmospheric river storm systems.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is hiking the cost to apply for a citizen-initiated referendum by 5,000 per cent, saying it's about making sure applicants are serious.
Former racecar driver Greg Biffle and members of his family were among seven people who died in a plane crash Thursday in North Carolina, state police said.
From interfering in immigration processing to associating with a known drug trafficker, Canada Border Services Agency employees were embroiled in hundreds of misconduct cases last year, according to a new report.
Authorities are investigating a connection between last weekend's mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor two days later.
Environment and Climate Change Canada's top 10 weather stories of the year include the second-worst wildfire season on record and droughts that stretched across the country.
Elections, resignations, trade twists and a Katy Perry surprise; 2025 shaped up to be a remarkable year in Canadian politics. CBC chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton asks The National’s At Issue panel to break down the biggest wins, losses and stand-out moments.
American rapper Wiz Khalifa was sentenced by a court in Romania on Thursday to nine months in jail for drug possession, more than a year after he took part in a music festival in the Eastern European country.
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé is stepping down. Dubé cited difficult negotiations with the unions representing doctors in Quebec as one of the reasons behind his resignation.
Police say they disrupted a "highly organized" retail theft syndicate in Ontario and Quebec with the arrest of 21 people, ranging in age from 15 to 75. Two suspects were picked up in B.C.
Coquitlam Const. Ian Solven, convicted of discreditable conduct for making sexist comments in group chats, has been ordered to resign within 14 days, or he will be fired. The fate of the two other officers will be handed down in the new year.
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we offer you a fun way to see what you learned from this year's CBC climate stories -- and a chance to read ones you missed. Try our quiz!
Pierre Poilievre says Mark Carney is "trying to manipulate his way through backroom deals" to get a majority. Mark Carney says he's "comfortable commanding the confidence of the House of Commons." These duelling interpretations raise a useful question of civics.
It took only six months for political veteran Pablo Rodriguez’s hopes of advancing a vision for a “ more humane ” Quebec as the province's premier to come crashing down.
Over 1,000 civilians were killed when a Sudanese paramilitary group took over a famine-stricken displacement camp in Sudan's Darfur in April, including about a third who were summarily executed, according to a report released by the UN's Human Rights Office on Thursday.
Twenty-three players will represent Canada in women's hockey at Milano-Cortina Olympics. The Canadians open defence of their gold medal on Feb. 5 against Finland. Here’s a projected list of who is likely to be selected to the team, which will be announced on Jan. 15
Canadians under 35 missed credit payments at higher rates in the third quarter than they did at the same time last year, and they're seeking debt relief services in higher numbers, as living costs are outpacing wages. The popularity of "buy now, pay later" plans could be making the problem worse. CBC's Jenna Benchetrit explains
Venezuela's bitumen-heavy oil is virtually identical to Canada's and the South American country has the largest proven reserves in the world. But Venezuelan oil has essentially disappeared from world markets over the past 20 years. U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to invade Venezuela have opened up the prospect that it could one day return, with huge implications for Canada.
The Court of Appeal for Ontario last month ordered a new trial for Timothy Rees, who had been convicted of second-degree murder in 1990 for the killing of a 10-year-old girl.
Several people dressed as Santa and a group of masked elves were filmed at a grocery store in Montreal on Monday night filling up carts with food. An activist group calling themselves Robins des ruelles or Robins of the Alleys claimed responsibility for the heist. The group says the stolen food was redistributed in the community.
The parent company of Air Transat reported a loss of $12.5 million in its latest quarter, compared with a profit of $41.2 million in the same quarter last year.
President Donald Trump has affixed partisan plaques to the portraits of all U.S. commanders in chief, himself included, on his Presidential Walk of Fame at the White House, describing Joe Biden as "sleepy," Barack Obama as "divisive" and Ronald Reagan as a fan of a young Trump.
When retired RCMP constable Jason Hydamacka heard the news that the insurance money for his amputated leg was coming, he sat in his truck and cried. Originally denied the coverage, Canada Life reversed its decision after CBC News reached out to it.
The United States on Wednesday approved $11.1 billion US in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever U.S. weapons package for the island which is under increasing military pressure from China.
A mother pleaded guilty to manslaughter this week in the death of her 17-month-old, who had just been returned to her from foster care. Observers say the case sheds a rare and needed spotlight on the child welfare system.
A Toronto man has been charged for allegedly defrauding 28 investors of $6.6 million they provided to trade in foreign exchange following an Ontario Securities Commission investigation.
A romance between two male hockey player characters is melting hearts and netting rave reviews and seems to be especially connecting with women. Crave's hit show Heated Rivalry, based on a book by Nova Scotia author Rachel Reid, has spawned an obsessive fandom, with viewers enthusiastically expressing their love for the show across social media platforms.
Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in her late 30s, Sandra Demontigny pushed Quebec to allow advanced requests for MAID. While Quebec has become a leader internationally for the practice over the past decade, she hopes others keep up the fight in the rest of Canada.
Long wait times for gynecological surgeries are putting many Canadian women at risk, doctors say. Surgical wait times vary across the country, but a 2020 study found that a gynecologist consultation alone can take up to four and a half months on average.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday promised a crackdown on hate speech in the wake of the attack on a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach, which left 15 dead.
The U.S. military said Wednesday that it attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people, on the same day the House rejected efforts to limit U.S. President Donald Trump's power to use military force against drug cartels.
A number of boats ran aground in Vancouver's False Creek early Wednesday morning amid a windstorm, and it's led to calls for governments to step up and deal with the problem of derelict boats along the water body.
The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration and the Army played a role in causing the collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk helicopter near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.
Canada's legally binding climate target seems to be out of reach, according to new data released from Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Conservative Ontario MP Michael Ma crossed the floor to join the Liberals just weeks after another Conservative MP made the same move, leaving Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government one seat shy of a majority. Andrew Chang breaks down how floor-crossing works and why, although it may appear to contradict democracy it's not breaking any rules.
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Kathy Allen Duncan spent 50 years collecting snowman ornaments for her Christmas village displays, until she died in September at the age of 73. Now, her husband has created a Christmas display in her honour at the local mall for everyone to see, telling CBC: "I want everyone to have a piece of her."
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will step down from his post next month, he said on Wednesday, ending a short and at times tumultuous tenure as the bureau's second highest-ranking official.
The Nova Scotia RCMP says it's not aware of any fentanyl-laced cannabis being sold by unauthorized cannabis retailers in the province, after the premier made this claim in a news conference last week. The claim raises tensions with Mi'kmaw communities amid a province-wide crackdown aimed largely at on-reserve cannabis dispensaries.
Some Quebec schools are being encouraged to follow a long list of rules for playing on snow mounds, including the possibility of forcing kids to wear helmets, sparking yet another debate about whether child safety fears have gone too far.
Tickets sold out quickly for two PWHL games in Halifax, which hopes to be the next city to secure a PWHL team. The league is looking at expanding by as many as four additional teams as soon as next season.
Ice, ice, baby! A group of marathon runners awaiting a flight out of Antarctica staged a backward mile run on Dec. 15. While some competitors slipped and stumbled on their way to the finish line, the eventual victor hailing from Montreal called the sub-zero conditions 'perfect.'
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address Wednesday largely focused on past grievances with his predecessor, Joe Biden, who he blamed for persistent affordability challenges that polls suggest have hurt his standing among voters.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address Wednesday largely focused on past grievances with his predecessor, Joe Biden, who he blamed for persistent affordability challenges that polls suggest have hurt his standing among voters.
U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address to the country Wednesday evening as polls suggest his popularity has slumped in recent weeks as persistent cost-of-living challenges turn some voters off his presidency.
Twenty-seven years after a deadly Christmas Day crash in Florida, a longtime fugitive in Toronto has signalled he will not fight extradition to face manslaughter charges. A CBC News investigation this year revealed Patrick Lutts Jr. lived openly in the city, working as a self-styled psychic.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has inked a deal with YouTube that will give the video-streaming platform exclusive rights to broadcast the Oscars beginning in 2029, until 2033.
Canada’s population decreased over the third quarter of 2025 driven by a drop in non-permanent residents, according to new data from Statistics Canada.
