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Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Calls for Canada to bar bands Kneecap, Bob Vylan over anti-Israel messages test limits of free expression

A prominent Jewish and Israeli advocacy organization and some Canadian politicians are calling for the Irish rap group Kneecap and the British punk rap duo Bob Vylan to be barred from performing in Canada over comments about the war in Gaza.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Trump signs law to create regulatory regime for stablecoins, a huge win for crypto backers

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed a law to create a regulatory regime for U.S.-dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies known as stablecoins, a milestone that could pave the way for the digital assets to become an everyday way to make payments and move money.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Judge halts non-binary person's deportation to the U.S. as Trump dismantles trans rights

A Federal Court judge halted a non-binary American's deportation from Canada pending review. Advocates say the ruling sets "an important precedent" for 2SLGBTQ+ immigrants and refugees coming to Canada from, or through, the U.S.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Explosion at Los Angeles sheriff's facility leaves 3 deputies dead

An explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility on Friday killed three deputies, the sheriff said.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Lethbridge girls football coach charged for allegedly using AI to make child pornography

Police say the case is a "completely new phenomenon" in Alberta, where a suspect has been accused of using AI to manipulate and sexualize images of underage girls.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Military asked to consider dismissing members after 1st offence of unwanted sexual touching

Defence Minister David McGuinty wants the military to review a trend in civilian court toward judges supporting workplaces firing Canadians for any unwanted sexual touching on the job even if it happened once.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Federal officials say wildfire forecast shows high risk of more fires in August

Federal officials say the 2025 wildfire season is one of the worst on record for Canada, with a high risk of more fires in August.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

As Palestinian students await Canadian visas, some are welcomed by France

Several Palestinian graduate students awaiting visas to study in Canada have been accepted by France in the last two weeks, said a group of professors advocating to bring them here.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Teen dead after small plane crashes in Lake Scugog, police say

A teen has died after a small plane crashed in Lake Scugog, roughly 93 kilometres northeast of Toronto, police say.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

With Colbert exit, Canada will lose the talk show host most attuned to our whims and politics

Whatever the reasons, next year's cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will see the departure of the host in the current era of late night television who kept Canada in his sights, as the relationship with the U.S. turned from friendly with occasional friction to antagonistic.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Christian patriarchs make rare visit to Gaza after deadly Israeli strike on church

Top church leaders visited Gaza on Friday after its only Catholic church was struck by an Israeli shell the day before, an attack that killed three people and injured 10. The wounded included a priest who had developed a close friendship with the late Pope Francis.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Toronto's 2005 Boxing Day gunman faces 1st-degree murder charge in Montreal

Jeremiah Valentine faces one count of first-degree murder in the killing of Abdeck Kenedith Ibrahim in Montreal. Valentine was among several people convicted in the 2005 shootout in downtown Toronto between rival gangs that killed 15-year-old Jane Creba.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Ottawa officer removed after army learned of antisemitic, homophobic 'Blue Hackle Mafia' group

The head of the Canadian Army has temporarily suspended the commanding officer of the Cameron Highlanders in Ottawa after discovering a Facebook group with "abhorrent" content. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Canada's envoy for combatting antisemitism leaving post early

Canada's special official for fighting antisemitism announced on Thursday that she is retiring her post, three months before the end of her term.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 13 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Step-grandmother of missing N.S. kids recalls hearing their voices, followed by 'nothing'

Janie Mackenzie is sharing her side of the story in the hopes of bringing more clarity to what transpired the morning her grandchildren disappeared, and to help dispel the flurry of rumours that have been circulating online.

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

Eddington is a political satire by horror auteur Ari Aster. But is it also a western?

Eddington follows the story of a small-town sheriff at odds with a social media-savvy mayor over COVID-era masking mandates with their public spat soon devolving into a mini-war.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago

Complaints pile up against only agency providing Indian consular services in Canada

CBC spoke with numerous people who described being pressured to pay extra charges for Indian consular services many of whom felt their ability to visit family or legally stay in Canada depended on it.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago

Is that QR code actually a scam? Here's what to know about 'quishing' before you scan

With cases of QR code fraud starting to pop up and some officials warning consumers to take pause, you may be wondering if it's ever safe to scan those little black and white squares and follow the link.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago

Canned cocktail hitting you hard? As ready-to-drink cans grow in popularity, some are getting stronger

Ready-to-drink options have boomed in popularity in recent years, and alongside that popularity, the market for higher alcohol percentage has also grown, according to industry experts. But with all the new varieties of RTDs available, consumers might not be accustomed to or even aware of the amount of booze they're getting.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago

The U.K. is lowering its voting age to 16. Should Canada follow suit?

The U.K. government announced Thursday that it will be lowering the voting age from 18 to 16, in time for its next general election. The move is encouraging for advocates who want to see the same change made in Canada.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago

Debate on forced mental health treatment continues as one woman's costs top $800K

A CBC News analysis found one woman's ongoing journey through the mental health and justice systems has cost more than $800,000 since 2018. In Ontario, two main camps are lobbying for change each with very different ideas about what to do.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago

Poilievre tweaks his tone and strategy as he faces must-win byelection, leadership review

Pierre Poilievre was feeling dejected and disappointed after the stinging federal election loss in April, sources close to the Conservative leader said, and he dialed back his public appearances for the better part of two months to reassess his strategy and regroup. Now, Poilievre is re-emerging with some tweaks.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

Mother of girl with rare condition 'very grateful' after B.C. reinstates coverage of $1M drug

British Columbia's minister of health says the province has reinstated coverage for an expensive drug used by a Vancouver Island girl with a rare and terminal genetic condition. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

Edmonton police investigating new reports of extortion targeting South Asian community

Edmonton police are looking into a new round of threats and extortion attempts against members of the city's South Asian community. The latest incidents, police say, seem to be separate from the Project Gaslight crimes.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago

The National | Trump denies bombshell birthday letter to Epstein

July 17, 2025 | U.S. President Donald Trump denies writing a crude letter in Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday album. Police say a B.C. man accused of hijacking a plane had an ideological motive. And, Canadian hospitals are seeing a spike in e-scooter injuries.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 23 hours ago

Stephen Colbert and CBS both say his show will end in May 2026

CBS is axing The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in May 2026, the host told an audience at a taping on Thursday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

ABOUT THAT | Does Mark Carney really have 574 conflicts of interest?

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he followed all the rules about disclosing his financial assets now held in a blind trust but Pierre Poilievre and Opposition MPs say his holdings are rife with conflicts of interest. Andrew Chang explains why Carney's connections to companies like Brookfield Asset Management and Westinghouse may or may not pose a problem, and how much of what Carney and the opposition claim is actually true. Images provided by Getty Images, The Canadian Press and Reuters.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Jasper wildfire review recommends municipal response improvements

The Municipality of Jasper has shared a report offering about two dozen recommendations to improve emergency response in various ways after last year's wildfire.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Jasper wildfire review recommends clarifying expectations among governments, agencies

Better defining jurisdictional boundaries and improving co-ordination between agencies are among about two dozen ways the Municipality of Jasper could improve its wildfire response, a new report says.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Alberta government requests during Jasper wildfire added 'complexity' to response, finds review

Better defining jurisdictional boundaries and improving co-ordination between agencies are among about two dozen ways the Municipality of Jasper could improve its wildfire response, a new report says.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

For these dolphins, using sponges to dig up fish is a family tradition

Dolphins off the coast of Australia are swimming around with sponges on their noses. But unlike the orcas who wear salmon on their heads, “sponging” isn’t a fashion statement or a cultural trend; it’s a sophisticated foraging technique passed down through generations.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Lawyers question fairness of same-day bail for Calgary cop charged with murder

Some members of Alberta’s legal community are calling into question the treatment of a Calgary police officer charged with murder earlier this week who was able to get released on bail the same day he was charged.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Search for slain First Nations women at landfill north of Winnipeg ends

A search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two First Nations women murdered by a serial killer in 2022 has officially ended, the province says.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Trump diagnosed with vein condition after noticing 'mild swelling' in his legs

U.S. President Donald Trump recently had a medical checkup after noticing "mild swelling" in his lower legs and was found to have a condition common in older adults that causes blood to pool in his veins, the White House said Thursday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

In Canada's largest city, a river returns to its roots

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we learn why the City of Toronto thinks spending $1.4 billion to renaturalize the mouth of a river is worth it, map the explored regions of the ocean floor, and find out why some wildfire evacuees are never returning home.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Trial against Meta higher-ups ends on 2nd day as investors, Zuckerberg reach settlement

Investors wanted Zuckerberg and a handful of senior Meta employees pay back billions of dollars the company lost due to fines and legal fees in recent years.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

8 babies born with experimental 3-parent IVF technique

Eight healthy babies were born in Britain with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passing devastating rare diseases to their children, researchers report.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

American singer Connie Francis, whose hits include Pretty Little Baby, dead at 87

Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose hits include Pretty Little Baby, has died at 87.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Deadly airstrike on Gaza Catholic church condemned by Pope Leo

An airstrike on Gaza's sole Catholic Church killed two people and injured several, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said on Thursday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins best male athlete award at ESPYS

NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles won as best male and female athletes at the ESPYS on Wednesday night in Los Angeles.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

B.C. couple dodging dozens of calls about their missing cat but their cat isn't missing

After many months of trying to figure out why this was happening, Jonathan McCurrach asked a caller how they got their number. The caller explained the number was listed on a shirt styled to look like a missing cat poster. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Senate approves Trump request to claw back $9B previously approved for foreign aid, public broadcasting

The U.S. Senate has passed about $9 billion US in federal spending cuts requested by President Donald Trump, including deep reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid, moving forward on one of the president's top priorities despite concerns from several Republican senators.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Capsize that killed sailor in Halifax harbour happened after boat hit unlit buoy: documents

Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Applin of Shoal Cove West, N.L., died after the inflatable boat he was in overturned on Jan. 24, 2025, in the Halifax harbour. Documents obtained through a freedom of information request reveal the boat struck an unlit buoy.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

At least 60 people killed after fire breaks out in eastern Iraq shopping mall

A fire at a newly opened mall in eastern Iraq's Wasit province killed more than 60 people, including women and children, Iraqi officials said Thursday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Problem tenants finally leave P.E.I. rental property, but landlord's issues continue

Thamara DeVries is finally beginning the process of reclaiming her dream home in Wheatley River, P.E.I., after months of watching the furnished property she had rented out turn into a nightmare.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Neighbours shocked after dad and son charged with manufacturing and smuggling guns

Residents of a suburban cul-de-sac in east London say they were shocked when heavily-armed police officers in tactical gear descended on their quiet street and later laid drug manufacturing and smuggling charges against a father and son who had lived on the street for years. 

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

My parents sacrificed a lot to build our Canadian dream. What do I owe them in their golden years?

As the cost of living rises, Rachel Phan sees how much her immigrant parents are struggling with their restaurant business. The thought of them retiring and their care falling to her makes her feel equal parts relief and fear.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Did federal workers cost Poilievre his job? Top union boss says it's more about Trump

A major union leader says Pierre Poilievre’s claim that he lost his seat because of his pledge to cut the public service is “simplistic” and should also be attributed to voters linking the Conservative leader to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

E-scooter injuries on the rise across Canada, data shows

Hospitalizations related to injuries from scooters and e-scooters have risen, according to new Canadian data, as emergency physicians warn the two-wheeled vehicles aren't toys.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

'Japanese walking' a fun way for some to boost their health

It’s no “magic bullet,” but a recent TikTok trend could boost your health without too much extra legwork. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Astronomers capture 1st close-up photograph of new interstellar visitor

Using the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Gemini North telescope in Hawaii, astronomers have captured the first detailed image of our third known cosmic interloper.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Inside the secret plan to relocate a wayward B.C. grizzly bear

As people continue to mourn the loss of a wayward grizzly on an island off the B.C. coast, many are left wondering why the bear wasn’t relocated to avoid what some say was its certain fate. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

B.C. government's plan to relocate a grizzly bear on an island was kept secret. Residents are asking why

As people continue to mourn the loss of a wayward grizzly on an island off the B.C. coast, many are left wondering why the bear wasn’t relocated to avoid what some say was its certain fate. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

The National | Carney plans steel crackdown

July 16, 2025 | Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to use tariffs to crack down on cheap, non-U.S. steel imports and support the Canadian industry. The lingering questions surrounding an alleged hijacking that ended at Vancouver’s airport. And, a taste of home for Manitoba’s wildfire evacuees.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Man charged with hijacking one day after flights grounded at Vancouver Airport

A man has been charged with hijacking one day after an incident which saw flights grounded at Vancouver's airport for a little under an hour.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Birth of a solar system: Astronomers observe early planet formation for 1st time

Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of rocky planets forming in the gas around a baby sun-like star, providing a precious peek into the dawn of our own solar system.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Several hundred people laid off after open pit mining abruptly stops at N.W.T.'s Ekati diamond mine

Burgundy Diamond Mines says it’s laid off some of its employees and contractors and has temporarily stopped open pit mining at Point Lake one of its two active operations at the Ekati Diamond Mine. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Friends who travelled from Canada 'devastated, but optimistic' after fire destroys Tomorrowland main stage

A huge fire on Wednesday at Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival site has “severely damaged” the main stage two days before the event was due to start, organizers said.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Fire destroys main stage of Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival before event

A huge fire on Wednesday at Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival site has “severely damaged” the main stage two days before the event was due to start, organizers said.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Eugenie Bouchard to retire from tennis at home in Montreal after National Bank Open

Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard, who reached No. 5 in the WTA rankings in a breakout 2014 season, is retiring from tennis at this year's National Bank Open in Montreal.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

More than 900 ex-U.S. Justice Dept. employees warn against Trump judicial nominee Emil Bove

More than 900 former U.S. Justice Department employees are warning the Republican-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee against confirming President Donald Trump's nominee Emil Bove to serve as an appellate court judge.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Dog dragged down street was 'failed every step of the way,' says rescue group after Hamilton owner fined $2K

A Hamilton man has been found guilty of causing distress to an animal, two years after a video showed him whipping his dog and dragging it down a sidewalk.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Ski cross racer and 2010 Vancouver Games medallist dies at 49 after lightning strike

Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Lead cast announced for The Legend of Zelda live-action film, coming May 2027

The lead actors, along with an expected release date, were announced Wednesday for the live-action film of the popular Nintendo game,The Legend of Zelda. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Remember Cambridge Analytica? What to know about the $8B US lawsuit against Meta's board

An $8 billion US trial by Meta Platforms shareholders against Mark Zuckerberg and other current and former company leaders kicks off on Wednesday over claims that they illegally harvested the data of Facebook users in violation of a 2012 agreement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Want a big piece of Mars? It could be yours for $4M US

For sale: a 25-kilogram rock. Estimated auction price: $2 million to $4 million US. Why so expensive? It's the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Woman arrested as Thailand rocked by Buddhist monk sex and blackmail scandal

Police in Thailand arrested a woman on Tuesday who allegedly enticed a string of Buddhist monks into sexual relationships and then pressured them into making large payments to cover up their intimacy.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Porter Airlines flight to Vancouver makes emergency landing in Regina over smell of smoke in cabin

A Porter Airlines flight from Hamilton, Ont., to Vancouver made an emergency landing at Regina International Airport on Tuesday night.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Even with her iconic performances, swim coach says Summer McIntosh is only getting started

Canadian swimming star Summer McIntosh has already had her name etched into the history books for her record-smashing swims and a trio of Olympic gold medals from Paris 2024, but her coach Fred Vergnoux believes she still has more to give. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Donkey Kong Bananza's controlled chaos makes it a must-play game for Switch 2

Bananza rockets past Mario Kart World as the new Switch 2's must-have game even as it struggles with glaring technical problems.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Alberta wastewater unlocked key information about COVID-19. Could it help with measles too?

As Alberta's measles outbreaks grow, researchers are watching the province's wastewater for the highly contagious virus and hoping to determine if the technology could eventually serve as an early detection tool.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Victims or wrongdoers? Inside the $1.6M financial fight over a fire-plagued Vancouver property

The owners of a fire-plagued apartment building in East Vancouver have been fighting attempts to hold them financially accountable for the property for years. They claim to be victims, but the city says the owners will be happy to reap the benefits from the sale of the property which is listed for $15.8 million.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Man smashes hole in Saskatoon couple's roof to hide in attic during break and enter

A Saskatoon couple is still puzzling over a close encounter with a man who smashed a hole in their roof to hide in their attic.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

At least 19 killed in stampede at Gaza food distribution site

At least 20 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday at an aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), in what the U.S.-backed group said was a crowd surge instigated by armed agitators.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

At least 19 people killed in stampede at Gaza food distribution site

At least 20 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday at an aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), in what the U.S.-backed group said was a crowd surge instigated by armed agitators.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Family unearths ancient spearhead at their Paris, Ont., farm in 'freak' discovery

A spearhead believed to be from the last ice-age period has been uncovered on a family farm in Paris, Ont., an artifact that may have been buried there for thousands of years. "It was just a freak chance that we found this here," says Laura Vellenga.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

'I actually cried': 1st-time homebuyer enters a northern Ontario market in financial crisis

Coleen Thompson couldn't afford a home in southern Ontario but closed on her first house in the northern Ontario township of Fauquier-Strickland. Now, Thompson is speaking out as other residents have about the challenges of living in a community facing a financial crisis, while other small municipalities face similar challenges.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Trump wants to take over some U.S. cities. It's unlikely but he can make life hard for them

U.S. President Donald Trump is in a battle with American cities — and in the last few weeks, he's implied that he would use the powers of the presidency to order a federal takeover of New York City and Washington, D.C. Does he have the power to?

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

The 'Gen Z stare' mocks youth for staring into the void, but is anyone laughing?

The Gen Z stare is a recent topic of debate on TikTok, where different generations argue over whether it's rude, a symptom of overwhelm, a product of growing up during the pandemic, a communication deficit or just another generational stereotype.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

'She thought she was safe here': Ghanaian woman killed in Hamilton shooting remembered as honest and kind

Belinda Sarkodie left Ghana in 2024 to seek refuge in Canada. On Friday, she was killed in Hamilton while she was with a friend and they were waiting for a bus. Police say she was an "innocent bystander" and are still looking for the 17-year-old suspect.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Epstein files may be released after Trump reversal following MAGA outrage

New information about the Jeffrey Epstein case may soon be made public after a reversal from U.S. President Donald Trump and weeks of criticism the loudest of which has come from within the MAGA movement.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

The National | Rogue plane disrupts flights at Vancouver airport

July 15, 2025 | A rogue plane causes a ‘security incident’ at Vancouver International Airport, temporarily disrupting flights. Carney says some of Trump’s tariffs on Canada could be here to stay. And, frustrated landlords blame their real estate agents for bad tenants, but whose responsibility is it to vet them?

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Historic swing-off and robot umpires: How the 2025 MLB All-Star Game played out in Atlanta

Kyle Schwarber went three for three in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off as the National League (NL) won the game on a tiebreaker following a 6-6 tie, in which the American League (AL) rallied from a six-run deficit on Tuesday night.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Baseball's midsummer classic gets underway in Atlanta

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was set to start at first base and bat fifth for the American League in tonight's Major League Baseball all-star game.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Security incident involving small plane temporarily diverts, grounds flights into Vancouver

In a news release, YVR says the incident involved a small private aircraft. The airport says police responded and one person was taken into custody. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Flights grounded at Vancouver Airport after small plane allegedly 'hijacked,' RCMP say

In a news release, YVR says the incident involved a small private aircraft. The airport says police responded and one person was taken into custody. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

1 arrested after allegedly 'hijacked' small plane disrupts flights at Vancouver Airport

In a news release, YVR says the incident involved a small private aircraft. The airport says police responded and one person was taken into custody. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

This plant peacefully houses warring ant species by giving them their own apartments

A new study shows that how Squamellaria plants in Fiji house warring species of ants by building them their own little walled-off compartments with separate entrances. When researchers removed those walls, all hell broke loose.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Native Women's Association of Canada sells off assets after finding 'financial irregularities'

The Native Women’s Association of Canada says its current management has "discovered serious and significant financial irregularities" that its board was unaware of, as it shutters businesses and sells off property worth millions of dollars.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Calgary police officer charged with 2 counts of 2nd-degree murder

A Calgary police officer has been charged with murder following a 2023 police shooting that left two men dead.