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Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 minutes ago

Artemis II astronauts arrive in Florida

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, along with his NASA colleagues, are expected to speak Friday as they arrive at the Kennedy Space Center ahead of their planned journey around the Moon.

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Man in P.E.I. arrested by Edmonton police, charged with murder of missing woman

A 47-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a woman who went missing in southeast Edmonton last summer. John Angus Joseph MacArthur is also charged with indignity to a body in the death of his partner, Marika “Mika” Sutton. Sutton’s death is being treated as an intimate partner homicide.

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Understanding AI can be hard. These Canadians are trying to help you figure it out

AI is woven into our online lives today, sparking polarizing discourse about the ubiquitous technology and its breakneck evolution, from ultra-positive champions to doomsday-evoking critics. Many folks sitting somewhere between these extemes still don't give it too much thought, but some Canadians are pushing to fill that knowledge gap.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

No Kings protests in the U.S. on Saturday could be the biggest yet. Here's why

More than 3,100 events are being organized in communities large and small across all 50 states on Saturday in the latest No Kings protests, with demonstrations also planned internationally, including in Canada.

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Ontario Sunshine List revealed: Here are the public sector's highest earners

Ontario released its 2025 Sunshine List Friday, the annual list that documents public sector employees with salaries of over $100,000, with former Ontario Power Generation President and CEO Kenneth Hartwick topping it yet again with a salary of just over $1.9 million.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Savannah Guthrie sets Today show return after mother's disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's Today show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday 'joy will be my protest.'

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

North American stocks fall, oil prices rise as Trump's delays fail to quell fears

The SandP 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average all sank in early trading, a day after Wall Street's worst drop since the conflict with Iran started.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

U.S. stocks fall, oil prices rise as Trump's delays fail to quell fears

The SandP 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average all sank in early trading, a day after Wall Street's worst drop since the conflict with Iran started. Canada's main stock index was in positive territory, however.

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Kingsbury's 'last dance': Canadian freestyle legend confirms he'll end his career with last race in Quebec

In an exclusive interview with CBC Sports, the five-time Olympic medallist confirmed he’s retiring at the end of competition this weekend at the Canadian freestyle ski championships at his home course in Quebec.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Windsor, Ont., business owner out $27K after he's scammed via the Uber Eats app

A business owner in Windsor, Ont., says he's out more than $25,000 after scammers compromised his banking details on a popular food delivery platform. Police say the financial crimes unit has received the complaint and is investigating.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

Israel launches strikes on 'heart of Tehran' as Trump delays Strait of Hormuz deadline

Israel launched a wave of strikes on Iran early Friday ahead of a planned United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure, while Iran and the United States appeared at a diplomatic impasse, setting the stage for more potential escalation as the first month of the Middle East war neared its end.

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Nuclear energy sites targeted in latest strikes, Iranian state media reports

Iran state media says its nuclear facilities were attacked Friday, just hours after Israel threatened to "escalate and expand" its campaign against Tehran.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

Israel says it will expand attacks on Iran as diplomats push for end to war

Israel's defence minister said on Friday that the military's attacks on Iran "will escalate and expand," as the crisis was the subject of a UN Security Council meeting and a prevailing topic near Paris as G7 foreign ministers met.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Canada loaning millions to proposed Nunavik rare earth mining project linked to Trump White House

Amid Prime Minister Mark Carney’s calls that the Canada-U.S. relationship is ruptured, Ottawa has committed $175-million to a mining project in northern Quebec whose major U.S. investor is closely linked to the Trump administration.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

'It's absurd; it's brain rot': Welcome to AI fruit slop, where fruits cheat on each other

AI "fruit slop" videos are racking up millions of views on TikTok and Instagram, and generating reaction and parody videos from users hooked on juicy storylines centred around romance and betrayal. Think of it like smartphone soap operas only the stars are lustful, anthropomorphic strawberries and bananas.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Sora, OpenAI's generative video app, is history. Here's what that means for the firm's future

OpenAI has decided to scrap Sora, its app that generated videos based on user prompts. The move reveals that the company, once the disruptor-in-chief of the AI world, is now facing something of an identity crisis as it struggles to pick a lane on the busy road to profitability.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

How the Blue Jays went from fledgling franchise to mature World Series contender

As they begin their 50th season in Major League Baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays are facing some high expectations after coming close to winning the 2025 World Series. Here's a look at the team's journey over the years.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

What's new in Ottawa-Alberta deal to cut methane emissions from oil and gas sector

As part of the wide-ranging Canada-Alberta memorandum of understanding on energy policy and a new oil pipeline, the two sides announced an agreement-in-principle on new methane rules and targets. It could speed up methane reductions, experts say, but some questions remain.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

The Junos are adding a category for Latin music. Musicians and fans say it's been a long time coming

The Juno Awards' new Latin music recording of the year category means to reflect the genre's stratospheric popularity, musicians and industry insiders say.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Fear, arrests and intimidation shape daily life for Iranians amid war

Iranians arriving in Turkey after a long journey out of the country describe tight state control, limited access to reliable information and mounting economic hardship, as ongoing conflict and a wave of arrests leave many uncertain about their safety and future.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Blue Jays open 50th season: How the team went from fledgling franchise to mature contender

As they begin their 50th season in Major League Baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays are facing some high expectations after coming close to winning the 2025 World Series. Here's a look at the team's journey over the years.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Why OpenAI is ditching Sora, its generative video app

OpenAI has decided to scrap Sora, its app that generated videos based on user prompts. The move reveals that the company, once the disruptor-in-chief of the AI world, is now facing something of an identity crisis as it struggles to pick a lane on the busy road to profitability.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

At historic low point, New Democrats descend on Winnipeg to choose a new leader

The NDP will have a new leader by Sunday afternoon and whoever comes out of the party's convention in Winnipeg with the top job will be tasked with bringing the party back from a historic low.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

6 key moments from the Supreme Court challenge of Quebec's secularism law

Four days of hearings in the Supreme Court challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, Bill 21, are over. While the hearings dealt mostly with complex legal questions, there were some moments that revealed the intensity and passionate nature of the debates.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 16 hours ago

TheMoment a bear cub was saved by B.C. volunteers

Angelika Langen, co-founder of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society, tells The National about the moment her shelter rescued an abandoned bear cub near Kamloops, B.C.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 16 hours ago

Susan Bonner signs off after 40 years with CBC News

After four decades guiding Canadians through major news stories, CBC’s Susan Bonner has signed off for the last time as host of Your World Tonight. Bonner’s extensive journalism career took her across the country and around the world, including reporting for The National.

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The National | Canada hits 2% NATO spending target

March 26, 2026 | After years of lagging, Canada officially hits the NATO defence spending benchmark of two per cent of GDP. U.S President Donald Trump extends his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. And, the IOC bans transgender women from Olympic competition.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 17 hours ago

At Issue | Canada hits its NATO targets. What comes next?

At Issue this week: The benefits, and challenges, of Canada finally meeting its two per cent NATO spending target. The uphill political battle facing the next NDP Leader. And, the growing provincial divide over how judges are appointed in Canada.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 18 hours ago

Former Toronto radio host tells tribunal he looked at pictures of women in 'very little clothing' while at work

Former Q107 co-host John Derringer admitted to looking at pictures of skimpily dressed women while at work during a human rights tribunal hearing on Thursday. His former co-host Jennifer Valentyne has filed a human rights complaint against Derringer for alleged verbal abuse and gender-based discrimination.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 18 hours ago

Another way Trump is breaking with tradition: his signature will now be on U.S. dollars

The U.S. Treasury Department plans to put President Donald Trump's signature on all new U.S. paper currency, the agency announced on Thursday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 19 hours ago

Wall Street sees worst drop since Iran war began, as Nasdaq sinks 10% below its record

Stocks fell sharply on Thursday, and oil prices rose as doubt took over from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 20 hours ago

Floor-crossing Liberal MP downplays reports of forced labour in China

Liberal MP Michael Ma is facing criticism for downplaying persistent allegations of forced labour in Xinjiang, China, during a committee hearing on Thursday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 20 hours ago

Floor-crossing Liberal MP apologizes for behaviour in committee meeting about Chinese EVs

Liberal MP Michael Ma is facing criticism for an aggressive set of questions at a parliamentary committee where he appeared to downplay forced labour in China.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at LaGuardia Airport repatriated to Canada

The bodies of the two Air Canada pilots who died in a collision on a runway at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday have returned to Canada.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

Gun charges stayed against Canadian Sikh Khalistani leader

Inderjeet Singh Gosal, who leads the Sikhs for Justice movement in Canada following the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, has had gun possession charges against him stayed in an Ontario court.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago

The parliamentary budget officer is caught again in partisan conflict. Should MPs pick their own watchdog?

It's very possible the Conservatives will forget about their concerns as soon as the new PBO releases a report that is unflattering to the government. But ideally the appointment of an independent officer of Parliament would not be the subject of political conflict and partisan email campaigns.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago

Death of First Nation chief's grandson in house fire spurs renewed calls for Ottawa to take action

The recent death of the three-year-old grandson of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Chief Donny Morris has prompted renewed calls for Ottawa to take action. The Oji-Cree community in northwestern Ontario and a tribal council launched a human rights complaint seven months ago against Indigenous Services Canada, arguing systemic discrimination is behind chronic underfunding of on-reserve fire services.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 23 hours ago

Liberal government targets deepfakes, foreign interference in major election law reforms

The Liberal government is introducing reforms that it says will allow the country to better detect and protect elections from foreign and domestic interference, bribery, disinformation and a host of other potential threats to democracy.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 23 hours ago

In a series 1st, Bridgerton's new season spotlights a queer storyline. Fans have thoughts

For the first time, Bridgerton will focus on the lesbian love story between two woman leads telling the story of "world-traveller Michaela and grieving widow Francesca."

Regional - CBC NEWS - 23 hours ago

B.C. MLA Hon Chan charged with assault and choking, kicked out of Conservative caucus

The MLA for Richmond Centre has been charged with assault, assault by choking and uttering threats, the B.C. Prosecution Service announced Thursday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 23 hours ago

B.C. Conservative MLA Hon Chan charged with assault and choking, kicked out of caucus

The MLA for Richmond Centre has been charged with assault, assault by choking and uttering threats, the B.C. Prosecution Service announced Thursday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Iran is 'begging to make a deal' to end war, says Trump, 'not me'

U.S. President Donald Trump used a televised cabinet meeting to try to sell Americans on the merits of the nearly four-week-old war against Iran, while downplaying its impact on the economy and the cost of living.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Cats are killing a lot of birds

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we get the latest scientific estimate of how many birds cats kill each year; check out the forecast for this year's El Niño; and find out what's in the e-waste Canadians throw out (hint: a lot of good stuff).

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Millions of birds are being killed by outdoor cats

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we get the latest scientific estimate of how many birds cats kill each year; check out the forecast for this year's El Niño; and find out what's in the e-waste Canadians throw out (hint: a lot of good stuff).

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Canada might help oil tankers cross Strait of Hormuz if there is a ceasefire, Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada might join efforts to ensure freedom of navigation in the Middle East if there is a ceasefire.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Pete Hegseth and Trump's labour secretary sued over prayer services, religious discrimination

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, hosting his first monthly Christian worship service at the Pentagon since the Iran war began, prayed on Wednesday for American bullets to hit their targets. An established nonprofit group has sued both Hegseth and Donald Trump's labour secretary, accusing them of engaging in religious discrimination and breaching the separation of church and state.

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EU charges porn sites with breaching tech safety rules, could face fines

The EU accused Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos of breaching rules by letting children access pornographic content on their ‌sites. Companies can be fined as much as six per cent of their global annual turnover if found guilty of Digital Services ⁠Act breaches.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

For his 80th birthday, Ted Martindale and his friends baked a 2,500-kilogram carrot cake

Wednesday was an 80th birthday party to remember for Ted Martindale, the owner of Granville Coffee in Quesnel. In a project that united the entire central B.C. community, he and numerous volunteers created a 2,500-kilogram carrot cake.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Raul Castro participating in talks with U.S., Cuba's president says

Former Cuban president Raul Castro is involved in talks between the island and the United States, Miguel Diaz-Canel said Wednesday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Israel kills senior Iranian naval officials, Trump continues threats to Tehran to negotiate

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iranon Thursday to "get serious" about a deal to end nearly four weeks of fighting, after its foreign minister said Tehran was reviewing the U.S. proposal but that there ‌were no talks on winding down the war.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events by new IOC policy

Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order on sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Multiple milk products recalled in P.E.I., N.S., Quebec due to possible glass

Multiple types of milk are being recalled due to the possible presence of glass in the products. The recall was voluntarily triggered by Agropur and involves two-litre cartons of milk sold under the Farmers, Québon and Natrel brands.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Trump administration doing all it can to get Hungary's Orban re-elected

U.S. President Donald Trump, early and often, has voiced his support for Viktor Orban's re-election, and top admistration figures Marco Rubio and JD Vance have been on tap for visits to Hungary. Orban has also called on allies from around the world to remind voters why he deserves a sixth term as he faces a tough battle with former ally Peter Magyar.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Enbridge's plan to fund policing costs of pipeline reroute in U.S. raises concerns

The company has agreed to funnel money to U.S. law enforcement in anticipation of protests against its Line 5 pipeline reroute project, a move that has raised concerns about the depth of the company's influence in policing issues.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Country schools, modern problems and the long haul to help kids

Rural school boards use roving wellness counsellors to help address increasingly complex issues in Alberta's classrooms.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Winnipeg woman left on the hook for months over $1.3K cable bill she says isn't hers

A Winnipeg woman is being held responsible for an overdue $1,300 bill on an account she says she never opened.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

N.L. prosecutor falsely accused of sexual assault calls for changes over how ex-coworkers handled case

Tim O’Brien has made peace with the fact that the woman who falsely accused him of sexual assault will never see the inside of a jail cell, but he's not ready to accept the way the case was handled.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

She was passed over for a promotion again in Quebec. Now, she's alleging systemic racism

After over 30 years working for the same employer, Wanda Kagan has filed a human rights complaint, alleging systemic racism at her workplace in Montreal. Now in her 60s, the high school friend of former U.S. vice-president Kamala Harris is urging workers to protect themselves while navigating institutions that are stacked against them.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Asthmatic girl's treatment at Gatineau Hospital under review following her death

The health authority for the Outaouais is reviewing the case of a child who died in the days after she was seen at the Gatineau Hospital for an asthma attack. The girl's mother is raising concerns about the treatment the family received there.

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When war broke out in the Middle East, these Canadians chose to stay in Qatar

While Qatar is one of several Gulf region countries targeted by Iranian missiles, civilians there have not faced the same level of violence as people in other parts of the Middle East.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Ford set to unveil 2026 Ontario budget as economy remains volatile

Premier Doug Ford's government tables its eighth budget Thursday, as Ontario's economy faces global economic volatility and heightened levels of unemployment at home. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is due to deliver the spending plan in the legislature at 4 p.m. ET.

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As patents on weight-loss drugs expire, doctors and patients hotly anticipate cheaper generics

Now that patents have expired, generic versions of Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-loss drugs could arrive in Canada within months, according to experts. Doctors say these cheaper versions will improve access and could also change societal perceptions around weight loss and reduce the cost and burden on the health-care system.

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Snowy owls, giant otters, hammerhead sharks considered for greater protection at UN conference

Migratory species such as the snowy owl, hammerhead shark and others are being considered for additional protections at global talks in Brazil. Here's what is endangering them and what is being proposed to help.

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Inside the $31.5M social assistance algorithm failing Quebec’s most vulnerable

A year after the deployment of a new social assistance algorithm, a Radio-Canada investigation reveals a system that advocates say is failing. Promised as a tool to humanize Quebec’s welfare services, Project UNIR is instead being blamed for mounting errors, administrative failures and even human tragedy.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

#TheMoment he got a 6,000-pound carrot cake for his 80th birthday

Ted Martindale, of Quesnel B.C., tells The National about the moment he had a 6,000-pound carrot cake made for his 80th birthday in an attempt to break the world record.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Alberta Health Services taking legal steps to try and recoup $49M for medication never received

Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta Health Services is trying to get its money back after paying $49 million to an importer and Turkish drug company for products it never received.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

The National | Air Canada CEO under fire over English-only statement

March 25, 2026 | Quebec politicians call for Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau's resignation after his English-only statement on the deadly Laguardia Airport collision. Meta and YouTube are found liable in a landmark social media addiction case. And, Ontario farmers try to stop plans for a high-speed rail line.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Contentious anti-hate legislation passes final vote in the House, now moves to Senate

The Liberal government's politically contentious new anti-hate bill has passed its final hurdle in the House of Commons and will now go to the Senate.

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WNBA sets April 3 expansion draft for Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire

The WNBA will hold an expansion draft for its new franchises in Portland and Toronto on April 3, the league announced Wednesday. A coin toss will be held Friday, with the winning franchise getting to choose either the first pick in the expansion draft or the No. 6 pick in the college draft on April 13.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Tiny black bear cub rescued, transported across B.C. to safety

The three-pound cub was found crying and unresponsive just outside of Kamloops on Monday, according to Northern Lights Wildlife Society. It took a team of wildlife workers and about 1,000 kilometres on the road to get the young bear to safety.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

U.S. attack on alleged drug boat kills 4 in Caribbean Sea, military says

The U.S. military said it carried out a strike Wednesday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people, as the Trump administration pushes forward with a monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America while waging a war against Iran.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Should Air Canada's CEO resign for not speaking French? | About That

Andrew Chang explains why Air Canada's CEO Michael Rousseau is facing backlash over his English-only message of condolence to the victims and the families of those killed in the fatal runway collision at LaGuardia airport. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images

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Increasing funding a first step in addressing sport issues, Canadian Olympic Committee CEO says

The final report from the Future of Sport in Canada Commission found significant issues with the Canadian sport system, including lack of funding, fragmentation, and persistent discrimination and abuse.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Former Toronto radio host fires back at co-host's abuse allegations at human rights tribunal

Former Q107 host John Derringer testified at a human rights tribunal hearing Wednesday, alleging his former co-host Jennifer Valentyne was unprepared at work, "obsessed with appearances" and did not understand radio as a medium as compared to her former role in television.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

With hindsight, former immigration minister says he would have capped international students sooner

Justice Minister Sean Fraser, who was in charge of immigration during some of the years Auditor General Karen Hogan found instances of fraud in Canada's international student program, said with hindsight, he would have acted sooner to fundamentally change it. The Opposition Conservatives have been calling for his resignation, along with his successor and the current immigration minister.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

2 arrested in fatal shooting of 19-year-old Quebecer in Dominican Republic

Police in the Dominican Republic have arrested two men in connection with the death of a 19-year-old Canadian who was shot and killed early Monday morning, in the province of Puerto Plata while on vacation.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

19-year-old Quebecer shot and killed in Dominican Republic while on vacation with brother

The Dominican Republic national police are investigating the death of a 19-year-old Canadian who was shot and killed early in the morning March 23, in the province of Puerto Plata while on vacation.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Savannah Guthrie says her family 'in agony' as mother still missing

A tearful Savannah Guthrie, in her first interview since her 84-year-old mother was apparently abducted from her Arizona home, said that "someone needs to do the right thing" and come forward with information to help the investigation.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Humanoid robot joins Melania Trump at White House for summit on technology and kids

Melania Trump was accompanied by a humanoid companion on Wednesday, as she arrived at the White House East Room for the final day of a summit she had convened with counterparts from around the world through her Fostering the Future Together global initiative.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

'I lost my best friend': NHL's Ryan Winterton after brother Jacob, ex-Ontario junior player, dies of cancer

Jacob Winterton, a former player with the Ontario Hockey League and the University of Guelph's Gryphons, has died of cancer at 25. His family, friends and the hockey community have paid tribute to him, with younger brother Ryan Winterton of the NHL's Seattle Kraken saying, "I'll miss your voice, your advice, and the way you made everything feel a little less heavy."

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NHL players, loved ones pay tribute to former Ontario junior who died of cancer at 25

Former Ontario Hockey League player and Guelph Gryphon Jacob Winterton, 25, has died of cancer. He's being remembered by his family, friends and the hockey community. His brother Ryan, who plays for the Seattle Kraken, paid tribute in an Instagram post where he said he would miss Jacob's "voice, your advice, and the way you made everything feel a little less heavy."

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Woman accused of attempted murder of Rihanna pleads not guilty

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, of Orlando, Fla., pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the attempted murder of Rihanna.

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Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A jury in Los Angeles found both Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services, awarding the plaintiff $3 million US in damages.

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Cuban health-care workers struggle to support the sick amid U.S. oil embargo

Young health-care providers at Havana’s Cardiology Institute describe a double-whammy of desperation in their work and private lives. They're anxious about what the future holds since a U.S. oil embargo in January led to dramatic fuel shortages in Cuba, along with soaring food prices and nationwide power outages.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Alberta, Ottawa reach 'agreement-in-principle' on methane emissions

Alberta will be in control of regulating its methane emissions under an agreement-in-principle with Ottawa.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Canadian orangutan scientist Biruté Galdikas dead at 79

Biruté Mary Galdikas, a Canadian scientist who dedicated her life to the study and conservation of orangutans, has died. She was the last living member of the renowned primatologists known as "trimates," alongside Jane Goodall and Diane Fossey.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Stephen Colbert is writing a Lord of the Rings movie with his son

Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, is co-writing a Lord of the Rings movie with his son.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Woman who never stopped updating her lost dog's chip reunites with him after 11 years

When Jourdyn Koziak got a phone call on Saturday from a man who claimed that her long-lost dog had been found, she thought it was a "sick prank." That's because her beloved pit bull, Forty-Cal, had been missing for 11 years.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Homicide charges laid in death of beloved pediatric dentist found dead in Alberta house fire

Two men have been charged in connection with the Feb. 19 death of Dr. Mai Diab, a pediatric dentist who is being remembered as a soft-spoken, generous person who was deeply dedicated to her young patients.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

CBC News expands in Hamilton with new morning audio program, podcast

CBC News is announcing an expansion of our local news service in Hamilton, in the form of a live audio morning show, available on HD radio and other digital platforms, and a weekly podcast to be added to the existing digital news offered by the station.