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Former PM says Canada should move past 'recent disputes' with India amid murder probe

Former prime minister Stephen Harper called on Canada to renew its ties with India, arguing in a speech on Saturday that the country is an indispensable partner in a volatile world.

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Suspect charged with hate crime in attack at pro-Israeli rally in Colorado

A Colorado man has been charged with a federal hate crime for his alleged role in a gasoline-bomb attack on a pro-Israeli rally in Boulder, Colo., that injured eight people, according to an affidavit issued by the U.S. Department of Justice on Monday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Following a weekend northern lights display, there's still a chance to see them tonight

There was a powerful geomagnetic storm over the weekend, resulting in beautiful displays of the northern lights from Canada down to the southern U.S. states. And there’s a possibility that the colourful curtains in the sky could be visible once again tonight.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Huge Sahara dust cloud smothers the Caribbean en route to the U.S.

A massive cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert blanketed most of the Caribbean on Monday in the biggest event of its kind this year as it heads toward the United States.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Saskatoon 13-year-old pleads guilty for role in fatal shooting of 12-year-old friend

A 13-year-old Saskatoon boy involved in the fatal shooting of his 12-year-old friend last year has pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, location of Algoma, urges 'supports now' amid concerns steel tariffs to double

The mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., says U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to double tariffs to 50 per cent would severely impact the operations of Algoma Steel, which is a big employer in the northern Ontario city.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

3 Palestinians killed and dozens wounded near Rafah aid distribution site: medics

Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians and wounded dozens of others near an aid distribution site operated by the U.S.-based Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, local health authorities said on Monday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

Government accountability watchdog calls for end to free concert tickets for city councillors

A democracy watchdog is questioning the practice of municipal governments receiving free tickets to events hosted at public venues, following a CBC News investigation.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

U.S. Politics! Elon's out, tariffs in court, and Trump vs. Harvard

Elon is out of the White House, tariffs face legal challenges, and the administration's full-frontal attack on Harvard. We catch up on the latest political news from the U.S.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

Poland elects nationalist Karol Nawrocki as president

Nationalist opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki narrowly won Poland's presidential election, results showed Monday, delivering a major blow to the centrist government's efforts to cement Warsaw's pro-European orientation.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Black hiker calls on others to join him on walk to northern end of the Underground Railway

For years, Ken Johnston has hiked Black heritage trails across the U.S., retracing the steps of civil rights pioneers and freedom seekers. This summer, he's bringing his walk north to Owen Sound.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago

No system to track, train lying police, lawyer says after another scathing decision

A man found in a parking lot with drugs and a highly dangerous prohibited handgun and over-capacity magazine has walked free because two Ottawa police officers breached his Charter rights and lied in court about it. His defence lawyer says a system should be created to let officers know when it happens.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago

The Apprentice wins top film award at CSA ceremonies that danced around Trump

The Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice won best motion picture at the final night of the Canadian Screen Awards.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago

Hospital alleges its floors aren't flat, files $100M lawsuit against builder

Humber River Health is suing the consortium contracted to build and maintain its hospital for $100 million alleging that negligent design and construction work is creating health and safety issues for hospital patients and staff.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago

Strong mayor powers used to block majority on fractious eastern Ontario council

The mayor of a small eastern Ontario township has exercised strong mayor powers, just a month after the controversial measures were extended to new municipalities.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 19 hours ago

Vancouver Whitecaps lose CONCACAF championship in Mexico

Mexican team Cruz Azul shut out the Vancouver Whitecaps in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final in Mexico City.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 20 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 23 hours ago

The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards

Hosted by Lisa Gilroy, honouring the best in Canadian film and television over the past year.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Colorado police say suspect in custody after reports several people were set on fire

Although the FBI immediately described the incident as an act of terror, Boulder police Chief Steve Redfearn said it was 'irresponsible for me to speculate on motive this early on.'

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

8 injured, suspect in custody after attack at rally for Israeli hostages in Colorado

Eight people were injured on Sunday when a 45-year-old man yelled "Free Palestine" and threw incendiary devices into a crowd in Boulder, Colorado where a demonstration to remember the Israeli hostages who remain in Gaza was taking place, authorities said.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Canadian Marco Arop crowned men's short distance champion at Grand Slam Track stop in Philadelphia

Edmonton's Marco Arop won the short-distance title at a Grand Slam Track event after finishing fourth in Sunday's men's 1,500-metre race.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

More people are being priced out of the housing market. These non-profit groups are trying to help

As Nova Scotia grapples with a shortage of tens of thousands of homes, non-profits are trying to shoulder the load of housing people who’ve been priced out of the private market. That’s especially challenging for organizations dependent on volunteers to keep everything running. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Redesigning the Bay's old retail spaces will come with challenges and opportunities

Ruby Liu brokered a deal to take over up to 28 of the leases held by Hudson's Bay and its sister Saks businesses in Alberta, B.C. and Ontario and transform them into "a new modern department store." But making the jump from vision to reality won't be easy, experts warn.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Exhaustion sets in as search for N.S. kids approaches 1 month

Almost a month into the search for two missing Pictou County children, exhaustion is setting in for searchers.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Mark Carney chooses former UN ambassador Marc-André Blanchard as his chief of staff

Prime Minister Mark Carney has selected former Canadian ambassador to the United Nations Marc-André Blanchard as his chief of staff. Blanchard will begin the job in July and replace former cabinet minister Marco Mendicino.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

2 dead, over 500 arrested in France during Paris St Germain victory celebrations, officials say

Two people were killed and 192 injured Sunday during the Champions League final celebrations in France that also saw more than 500 people arrested, according to the interior ministry.

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

Sucking carbon from the air; companies using AI bots for hiring: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet

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

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Will Vancouver's Whitecaps shine like in '79? Fans hope for historic win in Sunday's CONCACAF final

The Vancouver Whitecaps are set to play one of the biggest matches in the franchise history as they take on Mexican team Cruz Azul in the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Sunday evening. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

How the fate of a herd of ostriches on a small B.C. farm caught the attention of the Trump administration

From cull order to convoy to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an istrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C. is refusing to give up its birds.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

At least 31 killed near aid site in Gaza, health officials say. Israel denies troops fired at civilians

At least 31 people were killed, with scores more wounded Sunday while on their way to receive food in Gaza, according to health officials and multiple witnesses who said Israeli forces fired on crowds about a kilometre away from where aid was being distributed. Israel's military denied that its troops fired at civilians.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills at least 31 in Gaza, local health officials say

At least 31 people were killed, with scores more wounded Sunday as they were on their way to receive food in Gaza, according to health officials and multiple witnesses who said Israeli forces fired on crowds around a kilometre away from an aid site run by a U.S. aid organization backed by Israel.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

2 opposition MPPs have created a plan to solve Ontario's homelessness crisis in 10 years. Could it work?

A Green and Liberal MPP have come together to co-sponsor a private member's bill they say would aim to end homelessness in Ontario in 10 years. Experts agree the bill could go a long way to address the issue, in particular by making sure the province follows a "housing first" approach.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Teaching Tom Cruise about sealskin: Inuit star in new Mission Impossible movie

A well-known Nunavut director and actress is one of the stars of the new Mission Impossible movie The Final Reckoning. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Carney has 'nation-building projects' on his mind as he meets with premiers in Saskatoon

Prime Minister Mark Carney's main focus will be on project development as he sits down with provincial and territorial premiers this week.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

In Italy, a Canadian has a 'very humbling experience' meeting with King Charles

Maj. Casey Anderson, a military intelligence officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, received a King's Coronation Medal from King Charles as the monarch was in the Italian city of Ravenna commemorating the 80th anniversary of the area's liberation during the Second World War, a military effort in which both Canadian and British forces played a role.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

An AI bot might be asking the questions at your next job interview

While some companies are turning to artificial intelligence to streamline their recruitment processes, some job candidates are concerned about how they’re being evaluated and losing the chance to connect with recruiters.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Canada had big EV battery recycling plans, but without regulations it's the 'Wild West,' expert warns

There are more than 600,000 electric vehicles on Canada’s roads, and eventually, their batteries will die. Industry and policy experts say government regulations are needed to drive the country's EV battery recycling market, keep batteries out of landfills and recover the valuable critical minerals they contain.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Concerts can cost big bucks. Can ticket insurance protect your investment?

According to a report by Polstar, the average cost of a concert ticket globally for top 100 touring artists was $187.79, compared to 2015, when the average ticket price was $107.77. And experts say this has some people opting for ticket insurance.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

'The American dream is over': Trump's deportation policies are pushing Latin Americans to Spain

U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping deportation campaign and hardline approach to restricting immigration, mainly from Latin American countries with a particular focus on Venezuelans has caused a knock-on effect in Spain. The country is seeing an increasing number of Latinos arriving, abandoning their American dream.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Son of woman who inspired Canada's assisted dying law choosing to die on his own terms

Price Carter, 68, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He knows it will take his life eventually; before it does, he intends to die on his own terms with his family at his side. He largely has the option of medical assistance in dying because of his mother Kay.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Millions of honeybees loose after truck overturns near B.C.-Wash. border

A truck hauling an estimate of nearly 32,000 kilograms of honeybee hives rolled over around 4 a.m. PT on Friday, close to the U.S.-Canada border near Lynden, Wash. and Abbotsford, B.C.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Joint funeral held for 2 teens killed in crash near London, Ont., that left 5 dead

Two teens killed in a crash near London, Ont., just over a week ago were remembered on Saturday for their contagious smiles that "could light up absolutely everything."

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Still no charges in Robert Pickton prison death a year after fatal assault

Pickton died in hospital on May 31, 2024, after being assaulted at the Port-Cartier maximum security prison 12 days prior. The 74-year-old was convicted in 2007 of six counts of second-degree murder but was suspected of killing dozens more women at his pig farm in Port Coquitlam, B.C.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Read all about it: Charlotte County's historic newspaper makes comeback in print form

The St. Croix Courier is about to return in print form, a rarity in today's media landscape.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

With few leads, search for missing N.S. kids focuses on area where boot print found

Searchers looking for two missing kids in Pictou County on Saturday scoured the area where a boot print was found in a previous search. But searchers concede they have little to go on and have no way of knowing if the boot print is even related to Lilly Sullivan, 6, and Jack Sullivan, 4.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

3 men found guilty in daytime Toronto shooting that left 12-year-old dead

Three men have been found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder in connection to a fatal shooting in North York in 2020 that left a 12-year-old boy dead and three others injured.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Iran has amassed even more near weapons-grade uranium, UN watchdog says

Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, a confidential report by the UN nuclear watchdog said Saturday, and called on Tehran to urgently change course and comply with the agency's probe. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Skin crawling surprise: Alberta woman says camping trip was ruined by dozens of ticks

A Calgary woman says a trip to the Gooseberry Lake Provincial Park campground turned into “a nightmare,” after finding out her family was covered in about 30 ticks, after a short walk on a tree covered path.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

'Bear birdie': Golfers tee off with wildlife in Kananaskis

Guests at the Kananaskis Country Golf Course should be prepared to encounter wildlife on the fairway and perhaps even score an "automatic bear par" in the name of safety.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

New treatments could turn advanced prostate cancer into a 'chronic disease' instead of a death sentence

Many people with advanced prostate cancer are living much longer due to new treatments, leading prostate cancer doctors say. Though not often a cure, these innovations are turning a disease once considered a death sentence into a chronic illness that can be managed for years in some patients.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

How much does your gut health impact your overall health? A lot, doctors say

Doctors are tapping into it to the emerging field of the gut microbiome to try to treat some diseases differently.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Gold is part of India's social fabric. As prices soar, customers watch, wait but, ultimately, still buy

The price of gold has skyrocketed in recent months, delighting investors around the world, including in India where gold is more than an investment and a status symbol but also holds religious and cultural significance.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

My family lived in a hotel for a year. I wish people understood homelessness isn't a choice

When Terri Singer and her family were priced out of the rental market, they had no choice but to live in a hotel. She writes it felt like a gilded prison of sorts, where they could see others come and go, knowing they had a home to return to.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

How long can you live with advanced prostate cancer? This man's still sailing and skiing 14 years later

Many people with advanced prostate cancer are living much longer due to new treatments, leading prostate cancer doctors say. Though not often a cure, these innovations are turning a disease once considered a death sentence into a chronic illness that can be managed for years in some patients.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Man charged in Ottawa woman's murder had a history of intimate partner violence cases

The man charged with the first-degree murder of a missing Ottawa woman has a history of intimate partner violence cases, court records show.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

You don't have to almost die to be happy at work, but it helps

New research suggests that near-death experiences can prompt people to make big changes in the search for more meaningful working lives. But experts say those changes are possible even if you don't have a brush with death.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Loblaw apologizes after charging customers a charity donation without consent

Several shoppers say they were charged small charity donations at the Maxi grocery store in Dorval, Que., without being asked, prompting Loblaw to admit a system error.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

New Gaza aid distribution backed by Israel, U.S. met with chaos, gunfire in its 1st week

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation started distributing aid this week, but it was off to a rough start as desperate Palestinians scrambled to get food after weeks of delays. The group denies any reports of violence and says it will push forward with opening more distribution points in the strip.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

New treatments could turn advanced prostate cancer into a chronic disease instead of a death sentence

Many people with advanced prostate cancer are living much longer due to new treatments, leading prostate cancer doctors say. Though not often a cure, these innovations are turning a disease once considered a death sentence into a chronic illness that can be managed for years in some patients.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

People in India from all walks of life buy gold, and it hasn't lost its allure as price soars

The price of gold has skyrocketed in recent months, delighting investors around the world, including in India where gold is more than an investment and a status symbol but also holds religious and cultural significance.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Can Mark Carney defeat Canadian populism?

Is it possible that the visit of King Charles marked the end of Canada's brief populist moment? It is, of course, far too early to draw any such conclusion. One way or another, the ultimate fate of the populist appeal in Canada may really depend on what His Majesty's government does next.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

New Gaza aid group met with chaos, gunfire in its first week

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation started distributing aid this week, but it was off to a rough start as desperate Palestinians scrambled to get food after weeks of delays. The group denies any reports of violence and says it will push forward with opening more distribution points in the strip.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

U.S. fugitive psychic says it was 'a mistake' to flee to Toronto for 21 years

A longtime fugitive admits it was "a mistake" to flee to Toronto, where he was recently arrested after spending more than 21 years on the run from U.S. manslaughter charges. In a sworn affidavit obtained by CBC News, Patrick Lutts Jr. publicly outlines for the first time how he hid from authorities.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

B.C. ostrich farm facing $20,000 fine over failure to quarantine, cull birds: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says that Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C. is facing a $20,000 fine over failure to quarantine and cull its birds.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Trump says he plans to double steel tariffs to 50%

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he plans to double the tariff rate on steel to 50 per cent, a dramatic increase that could further push up prices for a metal used to make housing, vehicles and other goods.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Lapu-Lapu murder suspect to face trial on mental fitness

Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, the suspect in the deadly Vancouver car-ramming attack, will be the subject of a two-day court hearing this summer to determine if he is mentally fit to stand trial on murder charges.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Some First Nations worry Carney's major projects bill will only lead to more conflict

Some First Nations are raising concerns about the federal government's plan to provide up-front approvals for major projects, with one grand chief calling it a "fool's errand."

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Diabetes Canada stresses it doesn't endorse medical products after ads suggest otherwise

Misleading ads on social media are promoting products that doctors say are not effective but mimic the names of more recognizable devices and medications used to manage weight loss and diabetes. The ads also feature logos of known charitable organizations that say they do not endorse the products.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Mississippi town at heart of Sinners refused to be left out of the movie's success

The Mississippi town of Clarksdale is, in many ways, the heart and soul of the movie Sinners. But, until this week, its residents had no way to benefit from the film’s massive success at the box office. In fact, many of them couldn’t even see it, because the town doesn’t have a movie theatre. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Man visiting all Old Spaghetti Factory locations finally ends the Canadian leg of his tour in Saskatoon

Every time Andrew Mancini does an icebreaker activity, he proudly shares the scripted answer of his life-long goal: visiting all 62 locations of the Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant chain.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Canada Post asks Ottawa to force postal workers' union to vote on 'final offers'

Canada Post says it has asked the federal jobs minister to force a union membership vote on the proposals the Crown corporation put forward earlier this week.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Man charged with sexually assaulting teenage girl in Vancouver was on probation for previous sex assault

A suspect has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl in a public bathroom in Vancouver on Wednesday, police say. The incident was part of an "alleged crime spree" that included a second assault and a bank robbery.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Loretta Swit, MASH star and 2-time Emmy winner, dead at 87

Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Major Margaret Houlihan, the demanding head nurse of a surgical unit behind the lines of the Korean War on the hit TV series MASH, has died. She was 87.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Israel's provocative settlement response may force Canada to back up its words

Canada has little choice but to sanction Israel or lose international credibility, say a former ambassador and former defence official, after the Netanyahu government responded to a joint statement demanding an end to settlement expansions with a major West Bank settlement announcement.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to fight for new governing body

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in upcoming events with the sport's new governing body.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

4 weeks after disappearance of N.S. children, stepfather remains hopeful

Lilly Sullivan, 6, and her brother, Jack Sullivan, 4, have been missing since May 2, when police received a 911 call from their mother and stepfather reporting they had wandered away from their home in Lansdowne Station, N.S.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Teen girl found guilty of manslaughter in fatal Toronto swarming attack

A judge has found a teen girl guilty of manslaughter in the fatal swarming attack on a homeless Toronto man in 2022.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Taylor Swift regains control of her music, buying back first 6 albums

Taylor Swift has regained control over her entire body of work. The pop star said she purchased her catalogue of recordings — originally released through Big Machine Records — from their most recent owner, the private equity firm Shamrock Capital. She did not disclose the amount.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Supreme Court lets Trump administration revoke status of over 500,000 migrants legally in U.S.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday let President Donald Trump's administration revoke the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan, Cuban, Haitian and Nicaraguan migrants living in the United States, bolstering the Republican president's drive to step up deportations.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Oil companies sued over heat dome 'wrongful' death

A U.S. woman is suing seven oil and gas companies, saying they contributed to an extraordinarily hot day that led to her mother's fatal hyperthermia during a heat dome event that also killed more than 600 people in B.C.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Sikh groups say Ottawa should not invite Indian PM Modi to G7 summit

Sikh organizations are calling on Ottawa to break with a five-year tradition by not inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

'He's the GOAT,' proud father says after 13-year-old Texan wins Scripps spelling bee with 'eclaircissement'

Faizan Zaki's enthusiasm for spelling nearly got the better of him. Ultimately, the 13-year-old Texan's joyful approach made him the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion night.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

13-year-old Texas showman who refused to take hints wins Scripps spelling bee with 'eclaircissement'

Faizan Zaki's enthusiasm for spelling nearly got the better of him. Ultimately, the 13-year-old Texan's joyful approach made him the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Thursday night.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Halting spy operation placed CSIS team in unnecessary danger, watchdog report says

A new spy watchdog report says an overseas Canadian Security Intelligence Service operation was suddenly halted by government officials, 'creating unnecessary danger for the CSIS team' and raising questions about ministerial accountability.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Boy, 13, charged with 1st-degree murder in fatal stabbing of woman in Pickering, Ont.

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder after an elderly woman was fatally stabbed in Pickering on Thursday, court heard on Friday. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Boy, 14, charged with 1st-degree murder in fatal stabbing of woman in Pickering, Ont.

A 14-year-old boy from Pickering has been charged with first-degree murder after an elderly woman was fatally stabbed in the city on Thursday, Durham police said. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Canada's GDP grew by annualized rate of 2.2% in first quarter

Canada's economy grew by 2.2 per cent on an annualized basis in the first quarter, Statistics Canada said on Friday, expanding at a rate faster than expected.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Hundreds of Canadian creditors out millions as werewolf movie frozen by insolvency

Fantasy werewolves are set to haunt Shiver — a film based on the first novel in the popular Wolves of Mercy Falls romantasy series which wrapped filming in Vancouver late last year. But financial wolves at the doors of the movie's producers have put the multi-million dollar production on ice.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Production company for popular werewolf romantasy filmed in Vancouver placed under creditor protection

Fantasy werewolves are set to haunt Shiver — a film based on the first novel in the popular Wolves of Mercy Falls romantasy series which wrapped filming in Vancouver late last year. But financial wolves at the doors of the movie's producers have put the multi-million dollar production on ice.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

White House blames 'formatting issues' in health report that cited non-existent studies

The White House said it will fix errors in a much-anticipated federal government report spearheaded by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which decried America's food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Universities seek to lure U.S.-bound students amid Trump crackdown

Universities around the world are seeking to offer refuge for students impacted by U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown on academic institutions, targeting top talent and a slice of the billions of dollars in academic revenue in the United States.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Unions oppose B.C. port's plans to test self-driving trucks

The Port of Prince Rupert, Canada’s third-largest port, plans to test self-driving trucks as it explores ways to increase its capacity, according to a port authority presentation first obtained by The Tyee and viewed by CBC News.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

U.S. proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza and hostage-prisoner swap, plan shows

A U.S. plan for Gaza proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages alive and dead in the first week, in exchange for the release of 1,236 Palestinian prisoners and the remains of 180 dead Palestinians.