Ruth Jones McVeigh was a driving force behind the creation of a community-oriented musical gathering that's withstood location changes and financial challenges to become one of the longest-running folk festivals in North America.
As Kaschechwan First Nation, along northern Ontario’s James Bay coast, navigates a water crisis, families are having to get by with one case of water bottles per day.
Despite a four-day power outage and subsequent plumbing issues that forced 4,000 people to evacuate, many in this northern First Nation chose to stay. They're holdouts many either dealing with water and sewage issues at their own properties, or helping their neighbours who are.
A British Columbia woman with a neurological disorder says she's looking forward to finally getting her mobility device back from a Toronto ride-hailing driver, who didn’t return it after she accidentally left it in his car in October.
A longtime local fisherman who's watched the problem grow worse in recent years says the Town of Rothesay could have worked with the fishing community to find a solution that preserved the colourful, customized shacks in the decades-old winter village.
Maintenance workers at Halifax's Scotiabank Centre made a surprising discovery over the Christmas holidays. While removing a panel that protects an elevator wall, workers found a pristine signature belonging to Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler.
Famed archaeologist Robert Grenier, who led the discovery of the 16th-century Basque whaling ship the San Juan in Labrador, has died. He was 88 years old.
As Ottawa gears up to review the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement, do the developments in Venezuela undercut the Canadians' bargaining position? CBC's The House spoke to experts and former officials about the feasibility of ramping up Venezuelan oil production and the road ahead.
Airlines are not required to tell passengers how much legroom they'll be getting when booking a flight, raising safety and health concerns. An aviation expert says regulations could help establish a basic level of service for economy class tickets.
Only nine political prisoners appear to have been freed after Maduro regime figure Jorge Rodriguez promised on Thursday that a "significant" number would be emerging from the country's notoriously abusive prisons. The Trump administration has suggested their release is not a priority, and a growing number of anti-Maduro Venezuelans want to know why.
The meteoric success of Canadian series Heated Rivalry is unlike anything industry watchers have seen in recent years. But it might be too Canadian for some of the biggest TV awards including television's marquee event, the Primetime Emmys.
The Toronto Blue Jays have been spending to the hilt to secure top talent as the MLB club aims to mount another deep playoff run this year. In a heartbreaking extra-inning loss to the L.A. Dodgers last fall, the American League champs narrowly missed taking their first World Series in 32 years.
Susie Dent says labelling the “snollygosters” and “mumpsimus” and other emotions can actually give people a great deal of peace during challenging times.
The Toronto Blue Jays have been spending to the hilt to secure top talent as the MLB club aims to mount another deep playoff run this year. In a heartbreaking extra-inning loss to the L.A. Dodgers last fall, the American League champs narrowly missed taking their first World Series in 32 years.
The huge sums of money swapped over the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have reignited questions about prediction markets platforms that allow users to make yes/no wagers on nearly any kind of event, and which have shot from small startups to major companies in recent years.
Premier Danielle Smith demanded Ottawa fast-track approvals of export line in wake of U.S. activity in Venezuela, as one of her former ministers warned that any private project would now need public support.
More than 10,000 books were tossed from the shelves at H.B. Beal Secondary School's library last year. The Thames Valley District School Board said recycling the books was part of a standard review practice, but some librarians and archivists say there are better ways to give books a second life.
The victim was a great-grandfather driving through Canada. The accused killer was a hitchhiker. Now, decades later, he is facing justice in Canada, where he entered a guilty plea on Friday.
A Mississauga man has won a Superior Court challenge against the city over a weed control bylaw that prevents homeowners from growing some plants and grass over a certain height.
Conservative Party members are pressing their leader to adopt a number of controversial policy positions at their upcoming convention including private health care, scrapping Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies and abandoning the party's position to stay out of the abortion debate.
A Calgary woman who twice fled to the U.K. to avoid being sent to prison for stealing nearly $2-million from her employer was handed a four-year, two-month sentence Friday.
Calgary employees fighting for thousands in missing wages discovered that the entrepreneur they worked for was also behind another business that didn’t pay its bills. An employment lawyer says a ‘corporate veil’ helps protect individuals from personal liability when a company fails.
The federal government is sending the military to help Pimicikamak Cree Nation after a days-long power outage led to damage to hundreds of homes and essential community infrastructure.
Parks Canada is asking people not to ski jump across the Rideau Canal after a video showing a member of a stunt collective doing just that and barely making it went viral.
The horse, now called Frosty, is safe and in recovery after his brush with death. Locals have stepped up to offer feed and financial support.
An Ontario man arrested in a sweep targeting alleged associates of Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding is asking the court to protect the identities of the people proposing to supervise him on bail.
Luigi Mangione’s federal death penalty trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson could begin before the end of the year, a judge said Friday while weighing a defence bid to bar the government from making it a capital case.
It’s an all-too-familiar ask of a city likely weary of water restrictions: reduce your water intake, or risk overwhelming the system.
But whether that message is getting across or how many care to listen is unclear.
Some emergency departments across Canada report that the rapid spread of influenza has contributed to overcrowding, as some children and adults face long-lasting fevers, with the latest federal report showing a slight declining picture of flu activity across the country.
The federal government has drastically cut funding for First Nations kids in Ontario seeking educational support under Jordan’s Principle, a tribunal hearing revealed this week. The money decreased from $122.1 million to just $1.2 million over the same time periods in 2024 versus 2025.
Elon Musk's startup xAI has put some restrictions on the image generation function of its Grok chatbot on social media platform X, after the tool's use of AI to create and publish sexualized images sparked a widespread backlash.
Three people were unaccounted for as out-of-control bushfires raged in the Australian state of Victoria, destroying homes and burning through vast swathes of bushland amid the worst fire conditions since 2019's Black Summer.
For the second time in his life an Ottawa man had a first-degree murder case falter before he ever got to trial because of problems in the management of the prosecutions against him.
For the second time in his life an Ottawa man had a first-degree murder case falter before he ever got to trial because of problems in the management of the prosecutions against him.
The results come after three months of strong gains from September to November. The unemployment rate rose to 6.8 per cent in December, up from 6.5 per cent in November.
Iranian protesters shouted and marched through the streets into Friday morning after a call by the country's exiled crown prince for demonstrations, despite Iran's theocracy cutting off the nation from the internet and international telephone calls.
Bow Valley's bears, birds and elk enjoy new food and open spaces when trees get cleared for fire protection.
A former acquaintance of Elston Bostock says the disgraced Winnipeg police constable had a reputation for being a "hookup" over a period of years, and would routinely "fairy dust" partiers with white powdered drugs.
Former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland is officially vacating her seat in the House of Commons on Friday, leaving the Liberal government which is within striking distance of a majority one MP down for the time being.
The Plague, a new horror-flecked film starring Joel Edgerton and newcomer Everett Blunck, tells the story of a 2000s-era water polo camp. The results are bleak, horrifying and masterful.
Former CBC host Cathy Alex, who died this week at 62, is being remembered for her resounding laughter, love of the outdoors and commitment to the communities she served during her 33-year career. Here's what former colleagues shared about their time working with Alex in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Statistics show renovation costs in Quebec have grown dramatically since the pandemic, forcing many homeowners to rethink budgets and timelines.
A new $50 million program to tackle excess screen time for tweens and teens is a good first step, say parents and experts, though they want more action from tech, telecom companies and governments to tackle the problem.
As anxious victims demand answers, the mayor of Caledon says the town doesn’t have enough resources to tackle the issue and wants the federal government to step in.
Dr. Paul Parks, the president-elect of the section of emergency medicine of the Alberta Medical Association, said he is calling for drastic action from the provincial government at the urging of physicians from across the province and across hospital divisions.
As B.C. Premier David Eby continues to reject the idea of a new pipeline through the B.C. North, he’s now suggesting that building a Canadian refinery would be a better use of taxpayer dollars but some experts doubt the proposal’s merits.
A federal Conservative MP from Manitoba says Ontario Premier Doug Ford didn't have "all the facts in front of him" when he doubled down on threats to pull Crown Royal whisky off shelves.
People in Iran's capital shouted from their homes and rallied in the street Thursday night after the country's exiled crown prince called for a mass demonstration, witnesses said, a new escalation in the protests that have spread nationwide across the Islamic Republic. Internet access and telephone lines in Iran cut out immediately after the protests began.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to stand firm when he travels to China later this month and keep the steep tariffs on its electric vehicles in place.
Two former councillors and the former mayor say they weren't made aware of the high risk the Bearspaw feeder main faced during their time in office, years before a pair of catastrophic breaks left the city's water system in disarray.
To better understand the complex interactions between nature’s hunters and hunted, researchers gathered at the the Éco-Laurentides park near Val-Morin, Que., for a game of predator-prey.
Ottawa firefighters acted quickly Thursday morning to extinguish a blaze that began when a family's dog chewed a heated ski glove, causing its battery to ignite.
Alberta Conservative MP Garnett Genuis says he was denied permission to hold an event on York University's campus on Friday.
Violent clashes between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have continued to intensify in the northern city of Aleppo, entering a third day, as tens of thousands of civilians were forced to flee their homes.
The 23-player roster that will represent Canada in Italy next month will be unveiled on Friday afternoon in Toronto.
City of Calgary officials will provide an update this afternoon at 1 p.m. on the work to repair the Bearspaw south feeder main after it burst on Dec. 30.
City of Calgary officials will provide an update this afternoon at 1 p.m. on the work to repair the Bearspaw south feeder main after it burst on Dec. 30.
NASA is cutting short a mission aboard the International Space Station after an astronaut had a medical issue.
NASA is considering a rare early return of its crew from the International Space Station over an unspecified medical issue involving one of the astronauts after cancelling a spacewalk.
A viral video showcasing an Alberta family’s tight squeeze on a recent WestJet flight is prompting conversations about passenger legroom on Canadian airlines and whether the federal government needs to get involved.
The chair of Filipino B.C. said holding a 2026 Lapu-Lapu Day festival is "important for collective healing" after 11 people were killed and dozens more were injured in an alleged vehicle attack last year. The festival will take place the weekend of April 17-19.
CBC Sports' Chris Jones is in Italy to report on the progress of preparations ahead of the start of the Milano Cortina Olympics.
CBC Sports' Chris Jones is in Italy to report on the progress of preparations ahead of the start of the Milano Cortina Olympics.
Exports to the U.S. slumped in October to their lowest level outside of the pandemic since 1997, while exports to countries other than the U.S. jumped in the same month. The shift comes after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed hefty tariffs on much of the world.
The Supreme Court is expected to issue rulings on Friday but, as is customary, has not said what case or cases will be acted upon. If they strike down Trump's tariffs, the U.S. could have to pay back billions but companies, trade lawyers and customs brokers don't anticipate the government would make it easy to recoup that cash.
"We have to understand that it's not a question of if the glaciers are going to disappear, they are going to disappear," warns Brian Menounos, a professor of earth sciences at the University of Northern British Columbia
Israeli forces killed at least seven Palestinians in separate strikes in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, medics said, hours after the military said it had hit the site of a failed militant rocket launch, the latest violence to jeopardize the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
Israeli forces killed at least four Palestinians in two separate strikes in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, hours after the military said it had hit the site of an alleged failed militant rocket launch, the latest violence to jeopardize the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
Israeli gunfire on Thursday killed an 11-year-old girl whose family had returned to a designated safe zone, according to a relative, adding to more than 400 deaths reported since a ceasefire was reached to halt fighting in Gaza nearly three months ago.
Some homeowners and Realtors are accusing a private equity firm that owns mobile home parks in Ontario of using questionable and illegal tactics to raise lot rents beyond what many can afford. As a result, they say, homes that have traditionally been seen as affordable are becoming nearly impossible to sell.
An independent panel report released their report on the 2024 break of the Bearspaw South feeder main Wednesday, amid the backdrop of a second catastrophic break of the same main last week.
Some homeowners and Realtors are accusing a private equity firm that owns mobile home parks in Ontario of using questionable and illegal tactics to raise lot rents beyond what many can afford. As a result, they say, homes that have traditionally been seen as affordable are becoming nearly impossible to sell.
Recent thefts raise a question about the effectiveness of removing front licence plates.
The 99-year-old Vimy branch in Halifax has been struggling financially since it lost its lottery licence last year after its former vice-president pocketed more than $25,000 from Chase the Ace draws.
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration issued new recommendations on Monday that will eventually allow women and people assigned female at birth easier access to at-home self-testing kits for the human papilloma virus (HPV), which is sexually-transmitted and can cause cervical cancer.
Frustrations are mounting in a remote First Nation in northern Ontario amid plans to evacuate residents due to a lack of clean water. Now, Kashechewan is asking Ottawa for military help to get people out of the community, which had been relying on bottled water and snowmelt after the treatment plant failed.
Thousands of students with disabilities across the province are experiencing a “break in services” because of a lack of resources. There were nearly 1,500 students in 2021. By 2025, it had climbed to more than 3,400 students.
Rachel Reid, the Canadian author behind the Game Changer book series that inspired the show, has previously confirmed on Reddit that Shane is "probably autistic" though she didn't set out to write him as such. However, she said she doubted he'd "ever realize it himself."
Rachel Reid, the Canadian author behind the Game Changer book series that inspired the show, has previously confirmed on Reddit that Shane is "probably autistic" though she didn't set out to write him as such. However, she said she doubted he'd "ever realize it himself."
This year, the great Canadian book debate is looking for one book to build bridges. The panellists and the books they choose to champion will be revealed on Jan. 22.
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration issued new recommendations on Monday that will eventually allow women and people assigned female at birth easier access to at-home self-testing kits for the human papilloma virus (HPV), which is sexually-transmitted and can cause cervical cancer.
Many Greenlanders are expressing their anger and frustration over U.S. President Donald Trump's recent musings that the United States needs to acquire their island. But not all residents are reacting with outrage, with some downplaying the comments made by the Trump administration.
Ryan Chilibeck tells the National about the moment he witnessed a pod of orcas rub their bellies on rocks off B.C.'s Sunshine Coast.
The decision to close the location in the Woodwards Building, which has been open since 2009 and in the neighbourhood since 1945, was not taken lightly, according to London Drugs President and COO Clint Mahlman.
Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose streak of 502 starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. He was 94.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will end the use of non-disclosure agreements in cases involving sexual misconduct following backlash over its response to a musician who had gone public with sexual assault allegations.
When people who are overweight and obese stopped taking their weight-loss medications they regained weight faster than those who stopped a diet or exercise program, a new review of studies finds.
When people who are overweight and obese stopped taking their weight-loss medications they regained weight faster than those who stopped a diet or exercise program, a new review of studies finds.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 organizations, agencies and commissions following his instructions for his administration to review participation in and funding for all international organizations, including those affiliated with the United Nations, according to a White House statement on social media.
Residents and admirers applauded the funeral convoy as Brigitte Bardot's coffin was being carried through the narrow streets of Saint-Tropez. Once one of the world's most photographed women, she had long called the French Riviera resort her refuge from the celebrity that made her a household name.
Netflix has ostensibly confirmed there is no “secret” Stranger Things episode set for release tonight, responding to fan speculation around a proposed finale unofficially dubbed “Conformity Gate.”
A woman failed to take her five-year-old daughter to a see a doctor for six days before the girl died in her bedroom from an untreated bladder rupture. She has now been sentenced to 10 years in prison, minus half a year already spent in custody.
In 2020, a woman failed to take her five-year-old daughter to see a doctor for six days before the girl died in her bedroom from an untreated bladder rupture. She has now been sentenced to 10 years in prison, minus half a year already spent in custody.
The head of the union that represents workers at the General Motors CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ont., says switching production to military vehicles is one of the options under discussion to return the facility to operations.
