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A First Nations community in Newfoundland and Labrador declared a crisis on Tuesday after seeing 10 suicide attempts in a matter of days. 

Alberta's justice minister lashed out at Calgary's mayor on Tuesday after Naheed Nenshi spoke out about provincial budget moves that will take $12 million out of the police budget. 

The Bloc Québécois and the New Democratic Party have asked Elections Canada to conduct recounts in three ridings where the races were settled by only a few hundred votes.

Alberta has introduced a new climate plan for the province's big greenhouse gas emitters that it says will achieve similar emissions cuts as the former NDP government's plan and at less cost.

Saudi Arabia owes about $3.4 billion ($2.6 billion US) in late payments for Canadian-produced Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs), according to the latest quarterly financial results released by General Dynamics last week.

The Alberta government will ask for rollbacks ranging from two to five per cent when wage arbitration talks for tens of thousands of public sector workers reopen on Thursday.

The Alberta government will ask for a two-per-cent rollback when wage arbitration talks for thousands of public sector workers reopen on Thursday.

House Democrats have introduced a resolution that authorizes the next phase of the impeachment inquiry against U.S. President Donald Trump.

HBO is green-lighting a new Game of Thrones prequel after reportedly cancelling another that starred Naomi Watts.

HBO has reportedly scrapped a prequel series that had been expected expand the Game of Thrones universe.

Air pollution levels exceed health guidelines near major roads in two of Canada's largest cities — especially at rush hour and in winter, a new study finds. Poorly maintained trucks and the growing popularity of SUVs are big contributors.

Hundreds protested outside a Toronto library on Tuesday evening ahead of an appearance by a controversial speaker who has sparked tensions with the city's LGBTQ community.

People in Quebec will need to wait until they are 21 to legally purchase cannabis under a new law passed by the Coalition Avenir Québec government.

After holding off for five days, Canada has joined with the U.S., EU and several South American governments in calling for Bolivia to hold a second-round runoff vote pitting President Evo Morales directly against opposition leader Carlos Mesa. This follows an OAS audit of the vote that found evidence of fraud.

More than one-third of Canadians voted strategically in last week's federal election to stop another party from winning, a new poll suggests.

Mayors in Saskatchewan are going to get their chance to bend the Prime Minister’s ear today. 

Mayors in Saskatchewan got their chance to bend the Prime Minister’s ear Tuesday. 

It's art you can keep in your pocket, and some Canadian artists are cashing in.

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg faced tough questioning from U.S. senators on Tuesday about two crashes of 737 Max jets that killed a total of 346 people and whether the company concealed information about a critical flight system from regulators.

Toronto police are launching a full investigation after a handcuffed man was able to pull out a handgun while riding in the back seat of a cruiser — an incident that was caught on camera.

Lebanon's embattled prime minister says he is handing in his resignation to the president after he hit a "dead end" amid nationwide anti-government protests.

A new report gives Canadians over the age of 18 a D for overall physical activity, finding most spend far too much time sitting and not enough time getting heart-pumping exercise.

The leader of the Opposition launched an early attack against the premier, ahead of the House of Assembly convening next week.

When Mason Buffalo lost several family members to suicide, he nearly gave up. Instead he decided it was time for someone to speak up.

Sydney Jenkins, the daughter of Aly Jenkins, is set to be released from hospital later today according to a social media post made by her father.

Sydney Jenkins, the daughter of Aly Jenkins, is set to be released from hospital later today according to a social media post made by her father.

A Nepalese man shattered the previous mountaineering record for successfully climbing the world's 14 highest peaks, completing the feat in 189 days.

A military officer at the National Security Council twice raised concerns over the Trump administration's push to have Ukraine investigate Democrats and Joe Biden, according to testimony the official is to deliver Tuesday in the House impeachment inquiry.

House Democrats have introduced a resolution that authorizes the next phase of the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, as they heard from another witness, a military officer at the National Security Council who twice raised concerns over the Trump administration's push to have Ukraine investigate Joe Biden.

A federal heritage building in Whitehorse, celebrated for its 'good craftsmanship and materials,' was evacuated on short notice last week due to concerns about its structural integrity.

Air Canada's shares hit an all-time high Tuesday even though its earnings fell slightly below expectations last quarter as the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max continues to weigh down the country's largest airline.

A large ancient wetlands region spanning northern Botswana — once teeming with life but now dominated by desert and salt flats — may represent the ancestral homeland of the 7.7 billion people on Earth today, researchers said on Monday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is turning to two political veterans for advice on forming his minority government — one of them an ex-MP who was once the lone federal Liberal voice in Alberta.

Justin Trudeau is scheduled to meet with Gov. Gen. Julie Payette in Ottawa today to confirm he intends to form government, just over a week after the Liberal leader's re-election as prime minister.

Justin Trudeau meets with Gov. Gen. Julie Payette in Ottawa to confirm he intends to form government, just over a week after the Liberal leader's re-election as prime minister.

Patsy Copus makes batches of pot-infused gummy bears or cannabis-coated chocolate strawberries every few weeks to help her arthritis and other medical conditions. Although cannabis edibles are expected to be sold legally in December, Copus said buying store items will likely be a financial struggle.

Patsy Copus makes batches of pot-infused gummy bears or cannabis-coated chocolate strawberries every few weeks to help with her arthritis and other medical conditions. With cannabis edibles expected to legally be sold in December, Copus said going that route would be a financial struggle.

A Western University professor has apologized for using the N-word in class, but student Chizoba Oriuwa said many people on the London, Ont., campus are "blinded" as to why this discussion matters.

Two men have been charged with assault and weapons offences after a man was sprayed with ignitable fluid and lit on fire Monday night outside the Salvation Army building in central Halifax.

Britain is set to hold an early election on Dec. 12, after a bill authorizing the vote was passed by the House of Commons on Tuesday. 

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will for a fourth time ask Parliament to approve early elections after lawmakers rejected his latest bid amid concerns about the government's Brexit plans.

The leader of the U.K.'s Opposition Labour Party told fellow lawmakers Tuesday he'll back an early election now that the prospect of crashing out of the European Union without a deal has been taken off the table.

The leader of the U.K.'s Opposition Labour Party tells fellow lawmakers he'll back an early election now that the prospect of crashing out of the European Union without a deal has been taken off the table.

The aunt of the young Syrian boy whose lifeless body was discovered and photographed on a Turkish beach in 2015 says the world, including Canada, has moved on from the outrage the iconic image created. Tima Kurdi will speak at NBCC St. Andrews on Tuesday.

When the second season of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan premieres on Friday, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will see a familiar face on screen.

Here's what you need to know as Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg testifies before two U.S. congressional committees this week, one year after the first of two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max 8.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford had no events or meetings scheduled on at least five weekdays during the federal election campaign, according to information obtained by CBC News.

Declared the murder capital of Europe less than two decades ago, the Scottish city's unique approach to its epidemic of bloody violence has sparked a dramatic turnaround. Ottawa's new police chief is interested in finding out more.

The Pendergasts' home was reduced to six inches of ash after a wildfire tore through Fort McMurray, Alta., in May 2016. What followed was no easier. They say their battle with the developer they hired to rebuild their home left them frustrated by months of delays and on the verge of bankruptcy.

For eight candidates who were successful in Monday's election, heading to Parliament Hill will be a return to their old stomping ground. After suffering defeat in a past election or taking a timeout from federal politics, they staged a comeback -- and won.