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Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Hailing India as a 'natural partner,' Carney says Canada can secure a free trade deal by year's end

Prime Minister Mark Carney's Indian charm offensive continued over the weekend as he set aside any notion of bilateral bad blood and hailed the South Asian country as a "natural partner."

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

N.S. premier booed at African Heritage Month gala as budget cuts spark upset

Tim Houston was booed as he delivered remarks at the African Heritage Month gala in Halifax on Saturday night. Houston's government delivered a budget last week that includes cuts to programs aimed at Black and African Nova Scotian communities.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Alberta’s reliance on oil revenues means that when prices fall, the economy follows

The Alberta government's new budget projects years of deficits due to slumping oil prices. Some experts say the province’s predictions for price recovery may be optimistic.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Nova Scotia's craft beer industry seeing 'unheard of' number of closures

While Nova Scotia's craft beer industry saw huge growth in the past couple of decades, growing to as many as 60 breweries with some having additional taproom locations, the number of breweries has decreased to around 50 in just the last two years.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Family believes Nova Scotia's new medical records system played part in baby's death

A Musquodoboit, N.S., family says it believes a tragedy could have been averted if not for the One Person One Record system that launched in December at the IWK Health Centre.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Canada poised to become 'one of the largest suppliers of LNG in the world': energy minister

Canada's energy minister says the country is poised to become one of the world's biggest suppliers of liquefied natural gas, exporting as much as 100 million tonnes per year.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

The rise of singlehood could impact everything from housing to taxes

For decades there has been an increase in single people across the world. But more recently that number seems to be not only growing, but changing how we talk about single people and how the world might work with more of them.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Canada poised to become 'one of the largest suppliers of LNG in the world': Energy minister

Canada's energy minister says the country is poised to become one of the world's biggest suppliers of liquefied natural gas, exporting as much as 100 million tonnes per year.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Canada should not have an election before reviewing CUSMA trade deal, says Poilievre

Conservative Leader Pierre Polievre says Canada should not have an election before it reviews the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) this year and instead he's reiterating his proposal the Carney government set up an all-party committee on the matter.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Why much of Canada's national art collection isn't online

Canada has the technology to share its national art collection online. What it hasn’t clearly decided is how much copyright law should stand in the way.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Snowbanks are still blocking parking on some streets more than a month after Toronto's last big storm

More than a month after Toronto's last major snowstorm, some residents are complaining their streets are still so clogged with curbside snowbanks that finding on-street parking remains a problem not just for residents but local businesses too.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago

First Nations chiefs unanimously pass non-confidence vote in Alberta government

First Nations chiefs across Alberta unanimously passed a vote of non-confidence in the Alberta government this week, citing concerns around the separatist movement and a failure to meet their treaty responsibilities.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Canada's airline regulator to probe recent flight disruptions in Puerto Vallarta

Canada's airline regulator says it will probe the recent flight disruptions that occurred in the popular tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

North Vancouver man launches court action to park 35 ft. RV in front yard

Three years ago, Sui Kwong Lai built a parking spot for his 35-foot RV in his front yard. He thought it complied with local bylaws. He's been fighting with neighbours and the District of North Vancouver ever since.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Vancouver man launches court action to park 35-foot RV in front yard

Three years ago, Sui Kwong Lai built a parking spot for his 35-foot RV in his front yard. He thought it complied with local bylaws. He's been fighting with neighbours and the District of North Vancouver ever since.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

My spouse asked what kind of woman I was. A life and death moment gave me the answer

After coming out as trans to her partner, Carrie Biner grappled with knowing who she was as a woman. But when she and other bystanders saw an overdose crisis unfolding and had to respond with urgency, she found an answer to the question that had been circling her mind for years.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

When my spouse came out as trans, we had to learn who we were all over again

Courtney Bates-Hardy has always been able to talk to her partner about everything. That openness remained a mainstay of their relationship after her partner told her she was trans and as the pair went through more changes individually and as a couple.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Quebec's language watchdog calls out Montreal bakery over English TikToks

This week, Lahmajoune Villeray, a family-owned bakery in Montreal, received a letter from Quebec's language watchdog, stating that most of its social media publications are not available in French on TikTok.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Canadian passports are about to get more expensive

The cost of a Canadian passport is about to rise and plans by Prime Minister Mark Carney's government to overhaul the way it sets prices could result in them being even more expensive in the future.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Block lays off 4,000 workers citing AI. But how much does AI actually have to do with it?

In a letter to the company, CEO Jack Dorsey said AI tools are making fundamental changes to “what it means to build and run a company.” But tech experts say pandemic overhiring and overly-ambitious promises of AI have had a role in tech layoffs.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

How and when to see the total lunar eclipse on March 3

In the early morning hours of March 3, the moon will glide through Earth's shadow, producing a total lunar eclipse across Canada. But what you see depends on where you are.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

No pickaxe needed. Why Canadians are sifting for gold in unusual places

In January, the price of gold rose to $5,000 US an ounce for the first time in history. And this has Canadians searching high and low. But you don’t need a wide brimmed hat and pickaxe anymore. Maybe try a wetsuit instead. Some are diving deep into rivers, while others are sifting through thrift stores, and grandma’s jewelry box.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

He was hired to fight for Wales's future generations. Does Canada need a job like that?

For the last three years, Derek Walker has been advocating for the rights of Wales's youngest generations and generations still to come. As Canadian youth grapple with issues like climate change, affordability and the rise of AI, advocates say it's time the federal government appoints its own champion for generational fairness.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

She did Quebec’s 1st pediatric bone marrow transplant. At 87, she still has some imposter syndrome

Dr. Yvette Bonny is featured by the Government of Canada for Black History Month as one of nine remarkable figures who have helped shape Canadian heritage and identity. In 1980, she performed the first pediatric bone marrow transplant in Quebec and has received many accolades since.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Israeli defence minister says Israel has launched attack on Iran

Israel's defence minister says Israel has launched attack on Iran.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

U.S., Israel launch attacks on Iran

The U.S. and Israel launched an attack Saturday on Iran, with the first apparent strike happening near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Bolivia cargo plane carrying banknotes crashes, killing at least 15

A cargo plane carrying money crashed Friday near Bolivia's capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on a highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead and others injured, an official said.

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

Why are basketball shoes so squeaky?

On the court, the squeak of basketball shoes is hard to miss. Now, scientists have uncovered why they make that unmistakable sound.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Artist uses frozen Alberta lake as his canvas

Turns out Alberta’s blue lakes freeze into a canvas unlike any other this New York artist has ever seen or worked with.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Mexican Navy say they’ve secured Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta has started to reopen after days of violence and unrest sparked by the killing of a Mexican cartel boss. According to the Mexican Navy, the resort city is now secure and the reinforcements that were sent are staying until further notice.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Alberta woman will serve just under 4 years in prison for death of 8-year-old girl

Cries and shouts could be heard inside an Edmonton courtroom after Ashley Rattlesnake, 30, was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for the death of eight-year-old Nina Napope Dumais. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Alberta woman to serve less than 4 more years in prison for girl's death after getting credit for time served

Cries and shouts could be heard inside an Edmonton courtroom after Ashley Rattlesnake, 30, was sentenced for the death of eight-year-old Nina Napope Dumais. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim apologizes to councillor for unsubstantiated comments about distributing drugs

Mayor Ken Sim says he has apologized to his council colleague Sean Orr for claiming without evidence in a media briefing earlier this month that Orr distributed illegal drugs. Orr has denied the allegation "unequivocally" and said the comments were ridiculous and defamatory.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Trumps directs all federal agencies to stop using AI company Anthropic's technology

Trump's directive comes amid a feud ⁠between the Pentagon and top artificial ⁠intelligence lab Anthropic over concerns about how ⁠the ⁠military ​could use AI at war.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Trump directs all federal agencies to stop using AI company Anthropic's technology

Trump's directive comes amid a feud ⁠between the Pentagon and top artificial ⁠intelligence lab Anthropic over concerns about how ⁠the ⁠military ​could use AI at war.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Antipsychotic use in long-term care homes still 'stubbonly high' despite a national target, doctor says

Use of sedating medications in long term care homes has continued to grow since the pandemic and Canadians with dementia are at a great risk, a new report suggests.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Antipsychotic use in long-term care homes still 'stubbornly high' despite a national target, doctor says

Use of sedating medications in long term care homes has continued to grow since the pandemic and Canadians with dementia are at a great risk, a new report suggests.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie hosts Saturday Night Live

Connor Storrie, one of the stars from the breakout Canadian hit show Heated Rivalry, is set to host Saturday Night Live this weekend. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie to host Saturday Night Live

Connor Storrie, one of the stars from the breakout Canadian hit show Heated Rivalry, is set to host Saturday Night Live this weekend. 

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

College of Family Physicians of Canada calls on Ottawa to increase support for family doctors

The College of Family Physicians of Canada is urging the government to reduce administrative burdens and barriers for family physicians so that they can deliver better patient care.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Missing 2-year-old boy police say was abducted from Winnipeg home found safe

Winnipeg police say a child who was the subject of an Amber Alert Friday has been found safe.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Boy, 2, found safe after Amber Alert was abducted after dispute with mother: police

Two people are in custody after police say a two-year-old boy was abducted from a Winnipeg home earlier Friday, in a violent incident that began as a dispute with the child's mother.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Burger King is updating its Whopper, so that's one less thing that's falling apart

Fast food chain Burger King announced Thursday that it's updating its signature Whopper burger for the first time in a decade, adding a sturdier bun and serving it in a cardboard box after years of customer complaints about smashed burgers that fell apart.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Burger King is updating its Whopper, so that's one less thing that's falling apart

Fast food chain Burger King announced Thursday that it's updating its signature Whopper burger for the first time in a decade, adding a sturdier bun and serving it in a cardboard box after years of customer complaints about smashed burgers that fell apart.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Frozen blueberries recalled over Listeria concern didn't reach customers in Canada: CFIA

A U.S. company is recalling more than 25,000 kilograms of frozen blueberries that were distributed in Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin. Canadian officials say the affected imported product did not reach retailers or consumers in this country.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Para nordic star Natalie Wilkie, hockey captain Tyler McGregor named Canada's flag-bearers for Paralympics opening ceremony

Hockey captain Tyler McGregor and Para nordic skier Natalie Wilkie will be Canada’s Paralympic flag-bearers for the Milano-Cortina opening ceremony on March 6, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Friday morning.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

NASA takes questions about Artemis II mission

NASA officials are providing an update Friday on the upcoming Artemis II mission, which will see a crew including a Canadian astronaut make a lunar flyby.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

The 'crisis'? The 'pinnacle'? For Bridgerton, the word orgasm wouldn't quite do

Bridgerton's creators speak of the interesting euphemisms they went through to give their characters' dialogue a ring of truth.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Canada's economy contracted unexpectedly in fourth quarter of 2025

Gross domestic product contracted ​at an annualized pace of 0.6 per cent in the quarter running from October to December, ​Statistics Canada said. The country's overall growth for 2025 was 1.7 per cent in line with Bank of Canada expectations, but the slowest pace of annual growth since ​the decline in 2020.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

This Nanaimo senior challenged years of rent increases, and won

Shane Conn challenged two years of rent increases at a Nanaimo independent living facility at the Residential Tenancy Board. He won and received almost $9,500 in rent deductions and a limit on future increases. But the benefits apply only to him. They don’t apply to any of his neighbours unless they go through the same months-long administrative process Conn did.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

China suspending some agricultural tariffs on Canada starting March 1

China said on Friday it would suspend some tariffs on Canadian agricultural products imposed during a trade spat between Beijing and Ottawa, after Canadian Prime Minister Mark ‌Carney struck an initial deal with Beijing during a visit in January.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Alberta hockey players killed in highway crash remembered as ‘bright lights’

Best friends Kayla Peacock and Danica Hills dreamed of moving from Hinton to Edmonton after graduation. Those dreams were cut short Monday when the teens died in a crash near Jasper after leaving hockey practice. The hockey community will gather to honour the teens at two upcoming games.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

U.S. says embassy staff in Israel who want to leave should do so immediately

The U.S. Embassy in Israel on Friday told its staff that it could leave the country and urged anyone considering departure to do so immediately, as the threat of an American strike on Iran looms.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Canada's Drury injured in crash involving teammate Howden during World Cup ski cross final

Canadian ski cross racer Kevin Drury was injured in a crash during the big final of a World Cup event in Kopaonik, Serbia on Friday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

20 Surrey, B.C., school teachers have their licences suspended after crucial emails sent to spam folder

The president of the Surrey Teachers' Association said the teachers missed critical emails about updating their criminal record checks because the notice went to their spam folders.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Democrats alarmed by 'chaos in the skies' after U.S. government again fires laser near Mexico border

The U.S. military used a laser Thursday to shoot down a "seemingly threatening" drone flying near the U.S.-Mexico border one that appears to have been flown by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Father and son duo win their 2nd gruelling Cain's Quest snowmobile race across Labrador

Randy and Sebastian Malleck have crossed the finish line in Labrador City winning their second consecutive Cain's Quest and capturing the $100,000 prize.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Pakistan's defence minister says that there is now 'open war' with Afghanistan

Pakistan's defence minister said that his country ran out of "patience" and considers that there is now an "open war" with Afghanistan, after both countries launched strikes following an Afghan cross-border attack.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Pakistan is now in 'open war' with Afghanistan, defence minister says, after countries trade attacks

Pakistan's defence minister said that his country ran out of "patience" and considers that there is now an "open war" with Afghanistan, after both countries launched strikes following an Afghan cross-border attack.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Pakistan now in 'open war' with Afghanistan, defence minister says, after countries trade attacks

Pakistan and Afghanistan traded attacks in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the countries that Pakistan's defence minister said Friday means they are now in "open war."

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

N.L. Crown prosecutor under investigation for smuggling, weapons offences

RCMP court filings indicate that charges are pending against a provincial Crown prosecutor in Newfoundland and Labrador after police seized a cache of firearms and prohibited weapons late last year.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Energy-hungry India tells Carney 'we are willing to buy whatever Canada is offering'

India wants to buy any energy product it can from Canada and its officials are urging the federal government to streamline approvals for various projects so it can tap into new supplies to feed a rapidly growing country with relatively few natural resources of its own.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

AI company Anthropic amends core safety principle amid growing competition in sector

Anthropic, the AI company behind the Claude chatbot that was founded with a focus on safe technology, appears to be scaling back its safety commitments in order to keep the company competitive, after it amended a set of self-imposed guidelines aimed at preventing the development of AI that could potentially be dangerous.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

A Canadian helped build a water plant in Gaza. Now he worries about its fate as aid groups leave over new law

Foreign workers from 37 international non-governmental organizations will leave the Gaza Strip by Sunday after choosing not to comply with new registration rules imposed by Israel. The new rules include handing over lists of local and foreign staff, which the organizations say put people at risk.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Why you shouldn’t count on SPF for all of your sun protection

Sunscreen manufacturers assign an precise SPF number using an imprecise method of lab testing, which could be giving Canadians a false sense of security when using sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Why a memory chip shortage is wreaking havoc on the consumer electronics industry

A boom of investment in artificial intelligence has led to an unforeseen problem: a shortage of the world's memory chip supply, which threatens to drive up the price of consumer electronics like laptops, smartphones and video game consoles.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Ford’s fight against Trump enters tougher phase as Ontario faces job losses and trade uncertainty

A year after winning a third-straight majority government on a pledge to “protect Ontario’ from U.S. tariffs, the fight against Donald Trump continues to fuel Doug Ford’s policy and politics.  And experts watching the province’s struggling economy say the year ahead may prove even more challenging for the Ford government as key trade talks between the U.S. and Canada unfold.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

2 sea lions from Marineland get new home at Vancouver Aquarium

The sea lions were recently moved to the Vancouver Aquarium as part of Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums' effort to find long-term homes for animals previously located at Marineland, the defunct amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Why putting spit hoods on people is risky and can be deadly

Spit hoods are meant to protect first responders from spitting. Yet an investigation by CBC's the fifth estate and Radio-Canada's Enquête identified 17 fatal incidents involving the controversial device in Canada over the last two decades. In nearly every case, the hood seems to have been misused.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Even Neve Campbell can't save controversy-laden Scream 7

Scream 7 may mark the return of scream queen Neve Campbell to the long-running slasher franchise, but it's nowhere near a high-water mark for the series.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

#TheMoment rats learned how to drive 🐀

Kendal Crawford and Shaun Stephens-Whal tell The National about the moment they taught their pet rats how to drive mini cars in Squamish, B.C.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim made unsubstantiated claims about councillor distributing drugs

It has emerged that Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim accused a political opponent of distributing illegal drugs without evidence days before a fellow councillor made similar claims that he later retracted.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

'Enormous loss': Professional snowboarder killed in B.C. avalanche east of Pemberton

The 28-year-old man is being remembered as one of the best split-boarders in the world who always had a smile on his face.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Ontario police deputy chief suspended for allegedly using 'racially inappropriate' term

A deputy chief with the Durham Regional Police Service has been suspended for allegedly using a "racially inappropriate term," the police board says, during a meeting with Black officers and employees.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

The National | Prime Minister Carney goes to India

Feb. 26, 2026 | Prime Minister Mark Carney’s India trade trip sparks outrage in the Sikh community. Pierre Poilievre lays out his vision for Canada-U.S. relations. And the fallout grows from Trump’s comments after the gold medal hockey win.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

The ‘Big One’ just got more complicated

Scientists have discovered a massive tear in the tectonic plate off the coast of Vancouver Island. This "rip" suggests that the northern end of the Cascadia Subduction Zone is actually starting to shut down. The CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe investigates what this discovery might mean for the "Big One" off the coast of Vancouver Island.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Former Diageo workers speak out on deal that keeps Crown Royal on shelves

As workers filed out of Diageo's Amherstburg, Ont., Crown Royal bottling facility for the last time on Wednesday, some expressed anger not just at the company that put them out of work, but at the provincial government for not following through on a promise to pull Crown Royal off shelves if the plant closed. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Canadian Paralympic Committee speaks out against decision to reinstate Russia, Belarus ahead of Games

The International Paralympic Committee's general assembly voted last September to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete under their own flags with their anthems at the upcoming Paralympics in Italy. The Canadian Paralympic Committee spoke out against and voted against that decision.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Netflix backs away from offer to buy Warner Bros.

Netflix on Thursday signaled it was backing away from its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and studio assets, saying ‌the deal was no longer financially attractive after Paramount Skydance revised its offer for the coveted Hollywood studio to a $31-a-share offer.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Netflix backs away from offer to buy Warner Bros. after Paramount submits revised bid

Netflix on Thursday signalled it was backing away from its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and studio assets, saying ‌the deal was no longer financially attractive after Paramount Skydance revised its offer for the coveted Hollywood studio to a $31-a-share offer.

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

Zero population growth expected in Canada this year: Budget watchdog

The parliamentary budget officer predicts Canada's rate of population growth will remain flat in 2026, mainly due to cuts to non-permanent resident admissions in the latest federal Immigration Levels Plan.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Is this Bridgerton's diamond of the seasons? Its stars share why Season 4 is different

If you're a fan of masquerade balls, lavish homes, promenades, yearning and watching beautiful people reach their pinnacles, then you're likely already aware that Netflix dropped Part 2 of the fourth season of its smash hit Bridgerton today. Stars Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha explain to CBC what makes this season a standout.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

PWHL looking to capitalize on Olympic boost as league resumes play

Sixty-one PWHL players competed at Milano Cortina 2026, the first Winter Olympics since the league launched in 2024. For the first time, there's one place for all of those people to keep following women's hockey after the Olympics, a problem that's plagued the sport for years.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Dozens of Montreal school staff already fired or resigned over expanded religious symbols ban

Dozens of Montreal school staff have either been fired, suspended or decided to resign following Quebec’s new law expanding the ban on religious symbols in schools. According to the Montreal Association of School Principals, hundreds of other school employees stand to lose their jobs.

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

Brantford, Ont., police make arrest, lay charges 20 years after newborn's body discovered on trail

Brantford, Ont., police have charged a 39-year-old woman with indignity to a body and concealing the body of a child, over two decades after a deceased newborn was found.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Foreign influence commissioner could monitor an Alberta referendum on separation

Canada's new foreign influence watchdog says his mandate will include attempts by foreign agents to interfere at the provincial and municipal level across Canada, including any attempt on behalf of a foreign government to influence a referendum on Alberta separation.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

A federal program to provide health care for refugees is — once again — sparking a fiery debate

The stated concerns about the Interim Federal Health Program and the political rhetoric harken back to the last time changes were made to the program an episode that ended in a rebuke from the Federal Court.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Neanderthals' human blood mostly came from moms, study suggests

Long ago, Neanderthals and humans interbred. But among Neanderthals, their human blood came mostly from their female ancestors, and a new genetic study finds this was likely due to their mating preferences.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Trailer Park Boys actor Mike Smith pleads not guilty to sexual assault charge

Nova Scotia-based actor Mike Smith of Trailer Park Boys has pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual assault.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

What immigration crackdowns have to do with climate

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we examine the connection between climate change and immigration crackdowns; see how to fly a nuclear reactor on a plane; and find out why Nova Scotia has become the latest province to charge an extra fee to register an EV or hybrid.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Minister says there's 'a lot more work to do' with India after Canadian official says it's no longer a threat

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says there's still a lot of work to do on the India security file a day after a senior government official said Ottawa no longer believes the country is linked to foreign interference and transnational repression.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

'Go Habs Go!' to return to Montreal buses after language controversy

Montreal’s transit agency says the “Go Habs Go!” slogan will return to some city buses next month after the provincial language watchdog authorized the use of the English expression.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Hamilton cop charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials worked as school liaison officer, board says

Dave Hamilton, 43, has worked as an officer for 19 years and lives in Burlington, Ont. On Wednesday, he was charged by Halton police with one count of possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material, and one count of transmitting such material.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Cross-examination of complainant in Stronach trial cut short over mental health concerns

The judge overseeing the sexual assault trial of Canadian businessman Frank Stronach abruptly ended the cross-examination of the sixth complainant on Thursday following concerns about her mental health.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Sixth complainant being cross-examined in sex assault trial of Frank Stronach

The sixth complainant in the sexual assault trial of Canadian businessman Frank Stronach is being cross-examined in a Toronto courtroom.