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Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Canada's next election likely to face AI-assisted interference, watchdogs say

Bad actors will likely use artificial intelligence and deep fake technology to try to disrupt Canada’s next federal election warn two of the country’s top election watchdogs.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

CBC says it had 'no knowledge' of emails between Epstein and former employee

It appears that a former CBC Edmonton employee had multiple email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein while he was in prison, the latest Epstein files drop reveals.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Heated Rivalry's Hudson Williams is writing a novel and loves Joan Didion

Canadian actor and star of Heated Rivalry, Hudson Williams, revealed in a recent interview with Wonderland that he is working on a "semi-autobiographical" novel and enjoys literary fiction writers.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Disney parks chief Josh D'Amaro replaces Bob Iger as CEO

Disney has named its parks chief Josh D'Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant's top executive. The move comes as legacy studios stumble through a precarious time for Hollywood.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Canada rolls out whalesafe strategy to curb right whale entanglements

The federal government is rolling out its "whalesafe fishing gear strategy," a five-year plan to develop and support the use of new fishing gear to reduce the risk of entangling whales specifically the endangered North Atlantic right whale.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Report urges Canadians to focus on health basics as 80% of premature heart disease and stroke preventable

More than six million people across Canada are living with heart disease or stroke, according to a new report with tips on what individuals can do to cut their risk.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Federal NDP torches Ontario NDP's Doly Begum for joining Carney's Liberals

Interim federal NDP Leader Don Davies is accusing Ontario NDP deputy leader Doly Begum of undermining democracy after announcing she will run federally as a Liberal for the seat vacated by former MP Bill Blair.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Carney poaches Ontario NDP's Doly Begum to run for seat vacated by Bill Blair

The deputy leader of the Ontario New Democrats is launching her bid to enter federal politics by running for the Liberals in the riding held for the last decade by Bill Blair.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Red hats sweeping the U.S. as resistance knitters embrace 'melt the ICE' pattern

If the marching resistance to U.S. President Donald Trump's first term had a colour, it was probably pussy-hat pink. But knitted protest headwear has a new look in 2026, thanks to the popularity of a red "melt the ICE" hat pattern shared online by a yarn shop in the suburbs of Minneapolis.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

She went missing in Canada in 1985. She may have been a Florida serial murder victim

Jeanette Marcotte was last seen in Saskatchewan in the early 1980s. Her remains were found in Florida in 1985, but officials didn't know her identity until a DNA firm, that helps solve cold cases, announced her identification last week.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

U.S. ski star Lindsey Vonn confident she will compete in Olympics despite 'ruptured' ACL

Lindsey Vonn is "confident" she can compete at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics beginning this week despite the left knee injury she sustained in a crash four days ago.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

NASA delays Artemis II launch due to hydrogen leak during rehearsal

NASA had been targeting a Feb. 8 launch date for the mission, which would send four astronauts including Canadian Jeremy Hansen on a 10-day journey around the moon. NASA says now March is the earliest possible window for launch, which will allow its teams time to review data and conduct a second rehearsal.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Judge rules against U.S. plan to strip 350,000 Haitians of legal status, notes 'racial animus' of Noem, Trump

A federal judge late Monday blocked the end of protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live in the U.S., dealing President Donald Trump's immigration agenda another legal, though perhaps temporary, setback.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

Australian boy, 13, swims for 4 hours to save family swept out to sea

A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings with an hourslong swim after the family was swept out to sea off the Australian coast.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

BMO fined $4M by consumer watchdog for overcharging customers on discounted plans

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada says it has applied a $4 million penalty on Bank of Montreal for overcharging customers after it failed to properly disclose fee details.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Iran's president seeks 'fair and equitable negotiations' with the U.S.

Iran's president said Tuesday he instructed the country's foreign minister to "pursue fair and equitable negotiations" with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran it wants to try to negotiate as tensions remain high with Washington after the Mideast country's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Schools delayed opening as parts of Newfoundland dig out from storm

More than 40 cm of snow fell on the capital city, resulting in a mess that's causing delayed openings for schools, businesses and government services.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Rape trial begins in Oslo for son of Norway's crown princess

The trial of the son of Norway's crown princess, on charges that include rape, started on Tuesday, opening weeks of proceedings in a case that has cast a shadow on the royal family's image.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Partner of N.L. man who died waiting in hospital ER calling for inquiry

Robert Power, 69, died after a long wait for emergency care at the Carbonear General Hospital. His wife is calling for an inquiry into his death.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Ontario's 'troubling' surge in unclaimed bodies is not letting up

The number of bodies that go unclaimed every year in Ontario continues to reach new record levels, according to the latest figures from the Office of the Chief Coroner.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Toronto's transit map got its biggest upgrade in decades. Here's the cartographer behind it

You've probably noticed the Eglinton Crosstown LRT already showing up on transit maps, even though it's not open. That's the work of the TTC's cartographer, tasked with the map's biggest upgrade in decades.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

What we know (so far) about the people accused in London, Ont., bomb-making scheme

Three men and one woman who are currently attending, or are alumni of, Western University face a slew of charges alleging among other things that they were storing chemicals that could be made into explosives at a house just west of campus in London, Ont. Here's what we know about them.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Costco's beloved rotisserie chicken gets roasted in lawsuit over preservatives

In a time of skyrocketing food prices and turbulent economic times, Costco's rotisserie chickens are, for many, a reliable meal mainstay. But a new lawsuit filed in a California court has a bone to pick with how the retailer advertises its beloved cooked birds.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

How a new, more sustainable lithium mining process could kick off the industry in Western Canada

As demand and competition for critical minerals used in clean technologies heats up around the world, mining startups are flocking to the heart of Canada’s oil and gas industry to tap into a key battery metal: lithium.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

What happens in ICE detention?

“Cruel and inhuman”: The disturbing details of what it’s like behind bars inside Trump’s ever-expanding ICE detention system.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Gaps in menopause care push some Canadians to pay out of pocket

Some Canadians are paying for menopause care from a host of private practitioners opening clinics outside the public health-care system.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 20 hours ago

BetMGM moves to explicitly prohibit customers from harassing athletes

BetMGM said on Monday it is updating its terms of service to explicitly prohibit customers from harassing athletes, a move the U.S. sports-betting operator ​framed as part of a broader push on sports integrity and player safety.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

Ice will be ready for Olympic hockey even if arena isn’t, organizers say

Construction on the main hockey arena for the Milano-Cortina Olympic Games is expected to continue until the first puck drops, but organizers and the Canadian ice master insist the ice will be in good condition and ready for competition.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

Estée Lauder pleads guilty, pays $750K fine for using undeclared 'forever chemicals' in some eyeliners

Cosmetics company Estée Lauder has been fined $750,000 after federal agents found it was using "forever chemicals" in some of its eyeliner products.

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 | Race to get ready for the Olympics

Feb. 2, 2026 | Crews race to finish the Olympic hockey venue with just days until the Milano Cortina 2026 opening. Newfoundland gets pounded by a winter storm. And Bad Bunny uses his Grammy win to take on Trump’s immigration policies.

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

Calgary man found guilty of tunnelling into upstairs neighbour's apartment

A Calgary man who tunnelled from his apartment to that of his upstairs neighbour last summer has been found guilty of break and enter.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 23 hours ago

What we still don't know about the Michael Jackson biopic after that trailer

Lionsgate released the trailer to Michael, its Michael Jackson biopic on Monday. The trailer answers a few questions about one of the most anticipated films of 2026 while leaving a host of others up in the air. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 23 hours ago

3 Alberta junior hockey players killed in highway crash

The Southern Alberta Mustangs, based in Stavely, Alta., announced three players on its roster died while travelling to a team practice on Monday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 23 hours ago

Auto production by Detroit Three declines in Canada as Japanese automakers lead the way, report says

While Canadian production and jobs with Ford, Stellantis and General Motors have declined over the past decade, they have stayed consistent among Japanese carmakers, according to a new report by the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing, an Ontario-based think-tank.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Arizona police suspect Today show host's mother taken from home against her will

Authorities believe the 84-year-old mother of NBC's Today show host Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will, and the sheriff said Monday it's imperative she's found soon because she could die without her medication.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Arizona police suspect crime in disappearance of Today show host's mother

The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of NBC's Today show host Savannah Guthrie over the weekend is being investigated as a crime based on what authorities saw at her home, an Arizona sheriff said Monday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Fact check: Fake Grammys photo of Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry

No, Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were not photographed at the Grammys on Sunday. But these fake photos were shared widely online.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Olympic appeal for U.S. skeleton racer who accused Canada of sabotage is outside jurisdiction: sports court

U.S. skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender's last chance to make the Olympic field may have been lost Monday, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport saying it lacks the jurisdiction to change the result of a race that could have earned her a berth in the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Financiers who defrauded investors in Man. and Ont. projects each sentenced to 5 years in jail, $12 million

Jawad Rathore, 49, and 50-year-old Vince Petrozza were executives for Fortress Real Developments Inc., a defunct Toronto-area syndicated mortgage company that raised funds for a failed 45-storey tower in downtown Winnipeg called SkyCity and a Barrie mixed-use development called the Collier Centre.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

‘Gifted’ dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping

Researchers have identified that some dogs are "gifted word learners” pups who know the names of more than 100 toys. In fact, these dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping. And even if your dog isn’t in this "gifted" group, there are many ways to help them improve how they learn.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Former minister Bill Blair appointed to diplomatic post, expected to resign as MP

Former Liberal cabinet minister Bill Blair has been appointed Canada's next high commissioner to the U.K. and is expected to resign as an MP.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Former minister Bill Blair appointed to diplomatic post, resigns as MP

Former Liberal cabinet minister Bill Blair resigned as an MP on Monday after it was announced that he will be Canada's next high commissioner to the U.K.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

IN PHOTOS | Best of Westminster Kennel Club dog show

The annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is underway, and over 3,000 dogs from around the world have gathered in New York City to participate in various competitions.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Accused in London, Ont. bomb-making scheme face new charges of manufacturing firearms

Charges continue to mount against four people accused of allegedly stockpiling chemicals that could be used to make explosives, including new allegations that they were manufacturing a handgun.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Trump says he'll lower tariffs on India after Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he had agreed on a trade deal ​with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent in exchange for India lowering trade barriers and stopping its purchases of Russian oil.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Psychosis rates climb among young people in Ontario, researchers find

Rates of psychotic disorders have increased in young people in Ontario, a new study suggests. Researchers suspect cannabis use as a contributor.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Blue Jays legend Joe Carter to be honoured with statue outside Rogers Centre

One of the greatest moments in Toronto Blue Jays history will be immortalized outside Rogers Centre. A statue of Joe Carter's historic walk-off home run to win the 1993 World Series will be erected outside Toronto's downtown ballpark.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Canadians sitting on $2B in uncashed federal cheques from past 4 years

Canadians have left some $2 billion in funds on the table by not cashing millions of paper cheques mailed out by federal government departments.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial in Toronto delayed until Thursday

The first sexual assault trial for Frank Stronach that was scheduled to begin Tuesday in Toronto has been delayed after the defence asked for more time to review "voluminous" amounts of new disclosure items.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial in Toronto starts Tuesday

Frank Stronach's trial in Toronto gets underway Tuesday on charges of sexual assault against multiple women. Some of the allegations against the 93-year-old billionaire businessman date back nearly 50 years.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach's sex assault trial in Toronto delayed until at least Thursday

The first sexual assault trial for Frank Stronach was scheduled to begin Tuesday in Toronto but has been delayed after the defence asked for more time to review "voluminous" amounts of new disclosure items.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial set to start today but may be delayed

Frank Stronach's trial in Toronto is set to get underway Tuesday on charges of sexual assault against multiple women, but the billionaire businessman's lawyer told CBC News late Monday that she'll be asking the judge to delay proceedings for several delays due to additional pretrial motions.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial set to start Tuesday but may be delayed

Frank Stronach's trial in Toronto is set to get underway Tuesday on charges of sexual assault against multiple women, but the billionaire businessman's lawyer told CBC News late Monday that she'll be asking the judge to delay proceedings for several delays due to additional pretrial motions.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Hamilton woman to pay a fraction of $101K bill after province rescued 55 miniature poodles from her home

The Ontario Animal Care Review Board says it balanced the “significant public resources expended” and the woman's "limited financial resources."

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

New federal grocery rebate will cost $12.4 billion, PBO estimates

The parliamentary budget officer announced Monday that the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will cost an estimated $12.4 billion.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Gold, silver prices continue to slide after Trump picks Warsh to lead Fed

Wild swings that swept through financial markets overnight calmed as Wall Street opened for trading on Monday. U.S. stocks are holding relatively steady following gains in Europe and sharp drops in Asia, while gold and silver prices rallied back from severe earlier losses.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Transit delays could last into evening after GO train derailment near Toronto's Union Station: Metrolinx

A GO train that partially derailed near Union Station Monday morning is causing mass train delays, with service disruptions likely to last into the evening, Metrolinx says.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

GO train derailment near Toronto's Union Station leads to delays, modified service

A GO train that partially derailed near Union Station Monday morning is causing mass train delays, with service disruptions likely to last into the evening, Metrolinx says.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Son of Norway's crown princess arrested days before his rape trial set to begin

The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess has been arrested, just before his trial opens on charges including rape, police said on Monday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

B.C. developer worth millions risks jail unless she reveals truth of personal finances

A Vancouver developer with an estimated net worth of at least $20 million will be jailed later this month unless she comes clean with a B.C. Supreme Court judge about her personal finances. Helen Chan Sun was given a suspended jail sentence for contempt of court in November after failing to comply with a payment order.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens, with strict limits

Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step in the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire but a mostly symbolic development on the ground, as few people will be allowed to travel in either direction and no goods will be going into the war-torn territory.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

'Perfect storm' of medical missteps cost newborn his life, Edmonton mother says

An Edmonton couple is sharing the details of their baby's death with CBC News in the hopes revelations about his traumatic delivery can help prevent similar tragedies. Huxley Bowes' death, and the investigations that followed, triggered systemic changes at the Edmonton hospital where he was born.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

This man landed his dream job with the help of a billboard

Getting a job in mining sometimes depends on who you know. A man looking to switch careers turned that advice around, and gave the world a glimpse of who he is by pasting it on a billboard.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Sask. man says he’s out $10K after having to replace broken furnace, despite warranty

A Saskatchewan father says his family was left scrambling for heat after his furnace company failed to provide all options to fix a dangerous breakdown. He says the miscommunication cost him $10,000.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

‘Perfect storm’ of medical missteps cost newborn his life, Edmonton mother says

An Edmonton couple is sharing the details of their baby's death with CBC News in the hopes revelations about his traumatic delivery can help prevent similar tragedies. Huxley Bowes' death, and the investigations that followed, triggered systemic changes at the Edmonton hospital where he was born.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Schools closed, buses pulled off roads as storm hammers Newfoundland

A winter storm is bringing heavy snow and high winds to parts of Newfoundland on Monday, with schools closed in the central and eastern regions for the day.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations, Trump says, after performers backlash

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Bad Bunny triumphs at politically charged Grammy Awards

The Grammys handed out their 68th round of awards last night at a ceremony dominated by famous faces, a stunning run by Bad Bunny  and political proclamations that stood in stark contrast to last month's Golden Globes.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Stephen Harper celebrating 20th anniversary of his Conservative government this week

Former prime minister Stephen Harper is being honoured at several events in Ottawa this week ahead of the 20th anniversary of his Conservative government, which was sworn into power on Feb. 6, 2006.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

How is Carney's government filling high-level jobs?

In 2016, former prime minister Justin Trudeau overhauled the way appointments are made to make them more open and transparent. However, recent appointments by Prime Minister Mark Carney's government raise the question of whether his government is still following the system Trudeau put in place.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Early spring or 6 more weeks of winter? Groundhogs (and a lobster) set for predictions

It's Groundhog Day. That means the forecast calls for weather predictions from animal prognosticators, including Ontario's Wiarton Willie, Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam, New Brunswick's Lucy the Lobster, Quebec's Fred la marmotte, B.C.'s Van Isle Violet and Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Police docked pay after red-light cameras capture them rushing to emergencies express anger, frustration

Red-light cameras in Ontario have been catching civilians for years, but some police officers who rush to emergencies say they’re unfairly being penalized by the same technology.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Wiarton Willie predicts early spring, but Punxsutawney Phil disagrees

It's Groundhog Day. That means the forecast calls for weather predictions from animal prognosticators, including Ontario's Wiarton Willie, Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam, New Brunswick's Lucy the Lobster, Quebec's Fred la marmotte, B.C.'s Van Isle Violet and Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Getting Canada's nuclear waste to repository eyed for Ontario's northwest a key concern as public weighs in

Hundreds of people have been sharing how they feel about a project that could see Canada’s nuclear waste buried deep underground in northwestern Ontario. A key concern brought up during the public comment period, which ends Wednesday, is how materials would be transported to the country's first deep geological repository for nuclear waste.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Stephen Harper to be feted in Ottawa this week as he marks 20 years since he first became PM

Former prime minister Stephen Harper is being honoured at several events in Ottawa this week ahead of the 20th anniversary of his Conservative government, which was sworn into power on Feb. 6, 2006.

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

Red carpet highlights from the 2026 Grammy Awards

All the must-see looks from music’s biggest night.

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

Cross Country Checkup: What does Catherine O'Hara mean to you?

Canadian comedy legend Catherine O'Hara died at age 71 on Friday. As tributes pour in celebrating O'Hara's five-decade long career, Checkup shares how Canadians are remembering the actor. What’s your favourite Catherine O’Hara moment? What does she mean to you?

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Hamilton soldier who died in Latvia was 'immensely proud' to be part of Canadian military, says father

Sebastian Halmagean, originally from Hamilton, was a gunner based at the 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown in Oromocto, N.B., on his first deployment to Latvia.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Quebec family forced to return to Mexico after mother says she failed French exam by 1 point

Between new language requirements put in place in 2024 and the abolition of another pathway to permanent residency, some international students in Quebec feel betrayed.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Medical personnel to be evacuated from Kashechewan First Nation, still under state of emergency

Indigenous Services Canada says it anticipates to evacuate all nurses and paramedics still working in Kashechewan First Nation on Monday. Approximately 300 people remain in the community, including children.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

5-year-old Liam Ramos and father return to Minnesota from Texas detention facility

A five-year-old boy and his father detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held in Texas have been released following a judge's order. They have returned to Minnesota, according to the office of Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Meet the doctors for Canada’s men’s and women’s Olympic hockey teams who happen to be married

Laura Bennion and Ian Auld are the lead physicians for Canada's women's and men's hockey teams.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Looking to 'Buy Canadian' at the grocery store? Beware of maple-washing: CBC’s Marketplace Cheat Sheet

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

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Alcaraz, 22, beats Djokovic to win Australian Open, becoming youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam after securing the Australian Open title against Novak Djokovic, who had never lost in his 10 previous finals at Melbourne Park.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Blairmore latest Alberta community to lose bank branch a trend seen across Canada

The loss of retail banking service locations is not unique to one bank or to Alberta or to small towns. The Canadian Bankers Association says the number of bank branches is down nationwide: about six per cent from 2020 to 2024. But the closures hit harder in small communities where the options are fewer and farther apart.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Alberta vetting process limits sexual education materials for students, some experts say

Some sexual health education experts, advocacy groups and teachers say new provincial approval requirements have left educators with inadequate options to teach Alberta’s health curriculum.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

FDA warns ‘Dr. Goodenowe’ health centre founder that his recent supplement study put patient health at risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rebuked the founder of Moose Jaw’s controversial Dr. Goodenowe Restorative Health Center, alleging that a recent clinical trial of his supplements put the safety and welfare of research subjects at risk.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Nova Scotia's credit rating downgraded amid deficit concerns

The Nova Scotia government’s credit rating was downgraded by SandP Global this week in response to concerns including the province’s mounting deficit, which Premier Tim Houston recently said could top $1.4 billion.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Her cousins were killed during deadly Iranian protests. She wants people to know who they were

Iranian-Canadian Tayebeh Poshtareh found out from an Instagram post that her cousins had died in the streets of Tehran this month during deadly protests that prompted a bloody crackdown and an internet blackout. She and other Iranians in Canada say the lack of communication is taking a toll on families, while those still in Iran are facing pressure from the regime.