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Members of the Quebec City mosque where six men were killed two years ago gathered for Friday prayers, and paid tribute to the victims in New Zealand.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet for the third time in three months on Monday, CBC News has learned — filling the gap left by the dramatic departure of Jane Philpott last month over the government's handling of the SNC-Lavalin affair.

Thousands walked out of class Friday afternoon to join protests in front of the Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver and outside the provincial legislature in Victoria.

U.S. President Donald Trump issued the first veto of his presidency on Friday, overruling Congress to protect his emergency declaration for border wall funding.

The Facebook livestreaming and subsequent widespread sharing of a mass shooting at two mosques in New Zealand raises questions about social media firms’ abilities and responsibilities to stop their platforms from being used to propagate hate and inspire violence.

Canada is restricting the finances of another 129 people, companies and organizations over Russia's treatment of Ukraine.

The co-ordinated "school strikes" held in more than 100 countries on Friday were inspired by 16-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who began holding solitary demonstrations outside the Swedish parliament last year.

Imperial Oil Ltd. has slowed the development of a $2.6-billion oilsands project because of uncertainty due to the Alberta government's oil production curtailment program and other challenges.

Name recognition of the former Canadian ambassador to Ireland and House of Commons sergeant-at-arms vaults him into the front-runner position.

Name recognition of the former Canadian ambassador to Ireland and House of Commons sergeant-at-arms vaults him into the front-runner position.

The massacre of worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, has been described by the country's police commissioner as an "unprecedented, abhorrent event" that's being investigated as a terrorist attack. Here is what we know so far about what happened.

The massacre of worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, has been described by the country's police commissioner as an "unprecedented, abhorrent event" that's being investigated as a terrorist attack. Here is what we know so far about what happened.

The massacre of worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, has been described by the country's police commissioner as an "unprecedented, abhorrent event" that's being investigated as a terrorist attack. Here is what we know so far about what happened.

World leaders expressed condolences and condemnation Friday following the deadly attacks on mosques in New Zealand while Muslim leaders said the mass shooting was evidence of a rising tide of violent Islamophobia.

World leaders express condolences and condemnation following the deadly attacks Friday on mosques in New Zealand, while Muslim leaders say the mass shooting is evidence of a rising tide of violent Islamophobia.

World leaders express condolences and condemnation following the deadly attacks Friday on mosques in New Zealand, while Muslim leaders say the mass shooting is evidence of a rising tide of violent Islamophobia.

Canadian home sales plunged to their lowest level in more than six years in February, and the average price fell to $468,350.

Police forces in some Canadian cities are offering heightened security after shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, left dozens dead and injured.

Canada's threat level remains unchanged after the shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, that have left dozens dead and injured, says Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale.

Three people are in custody and one man has been charged with murder after 49 people were killed in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.

A manifesto linked to the man charged in the shooting attacks of two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, says he was motivated by white nationalist ideology, had planned the attack for years and anticipated that he might not make it out alive.

Muslims in Quebec who endured the mosque attack two years ago that killed six people say they're particularly troubled by today's shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, that have left dozens dead and injured.

Muslims in Quebec who endured the mosque attack two years ago that killed six people say they are deeply troubled by today's shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, that have left dozens dead and injured.

A St. John's courtroom erupted with emotions Friday as a Supreme Court jury delivered its verdict in the murder of five-year-old Quinn Butt.

A St. John's courtroom erupted with emotions Friday as a Supreme Court jury delivered its verdict in the murder of five-year-old Quinn Butt.

Alberta’s Office of the Election Commissioner has turned over to the RCMP its investigation into allegations of irregular political contributions involving the so-called “kamikaze” campaign of United Conservative Party leadership contender Jeff Callaway.

Relatives of passengers and crew lost on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 are growing frustrated and angry with the airline, accusing it of a chaotic lack of transparency about the investigation into the crash.

While the world has turned its attention elsewhere, the war in Syria continues. Gone are the days when the UN held peace conferences; instead, as the conflict moves into its ninth year, the global community holds its breath that a tenuous deal to halt hostilities in the northwest holds.

A CBC Marketplace investigation has found worrying levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on imported shrimp bought at major grocery stores across Canada.

Robotic arms often allow surgeons to make smaller, more precise incisions, but experts say for some procedures, questions remain about whether they improve safety and outcomes for patients.

With little consideration given to standardized testing or student athletic abilities, and without the same competitiveness to get into top-tier schools, Canada is far less likely to be embroiled in a post-secondary admissions scandal like the one in the U.S., experts say.

The Coast Guard uses hovercraft to break up ice and prevent flooding — without touching the ice itself.

The Canadian Coast Guard uses hovercraft to break up ice and prevent flooding — without touching the ice itself.

The education minister tried to pass off regular student funding dollars as an autism-specific boost.

With little consideration given to standardized testing or student athletic abilities, and without the same competitiveness to get into top-tier schools, Canada is far less likely to be embroiled in a post-secondary admissions scandal like the one in the U.S., experts say.

Federal finance officials were concerned last summer by the threat of a diplomatic and trade crisis with Saudi Arabia exploding to draw in other countries in the region — potentially putting billions of dollars in direct investment in danger — newly-released documents reveal.

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at whether geoengineering can help fight climate change, the benefits of car-free zones and the green agenda of 'smart' cities.

Some Indian-Canadian flair is coming to late-night TV as YouTube star and comedian Lily Singh becomes the first woman of colour to host a late-night talk show on a major U.S. broadcast network.

Some Indian-Canadian flair is coming to late-night TV as YouTube star and comedian Lilly Singh becomes the first woman of colour to host a late-night talk show on a major U.S. broadcast network.

Forty-nine people were killed and 48 injured in shootings at two mosques filled with worshippers during Friday prayers in Christchurch, in what the prime minister is calling "one of New Zealand's darkest days."

Forty-nine people were killed and 48 injured in shootings at two mosques filled with worshippers during Friday prayers in Christchurch, in what the prime minister is calling "one of New Zealand's darkest days."

Police say a gunman opened fire in at least two mosques in New Zealand on Friday and media reported there were several casualties, after police deployed armed officers in response to shots fired in the centre of Christchurch city.

The 28-year-old charged with murder in the deadly mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch has appeared in court and will face further charges, New Zealand's police commissioner says. Officials are also probing whether he should have been on the radar of authorities.

The 28-year-old charged with murder in the deadly mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch has appeared in court and will face further charges, New Zealand's police commissioner says. Officials are also probing whether he should have been on the radar of authorities.

At least 49 people are dead and 20 seriously injured in shootings at two mosques filled with worshippers during Friday prayers in what the prime minister is calling "one of New Zealand's darkest days."

The 28-year-old charged with murder in the deadly mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch has appeared in court, New Zealand's police commissioner says. Officials are also probing whether he should have been on the radar of authorities.

New Zealand's prime minister says 40 people were killed at two Christchurch mosques on Friday after shootings that she said "can now only be described as a terrorist attack."

After four years of planning, two Sikh families from Afghanistan are finding refuge in B.C.