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The economic forecast for 2020 looks good as stock markets closed out their best year since 2013, led by huge gains in technology stocks.

Canada scored four power-play goals in a dominant first period Tuesday to beat the Czech Republic 7-2 and finish first in Group B at the world junior hockey championship. The Canadians face Slovakia in Thursday's quarter-finals at Ostrava, Czech Republic.

Salomon Joubert rarely gets these types of alerts on his phone. He had been away for the holidays when a security camera at his Saskatoon home alerted him to some movement in his backyard.  

More than 15,000 snow throwers have been recalled after Health Canada identified a risk of the wheel rims breaking if the tires are overinflated.

Wildfires burning across Australia's two most populous states trap residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions and kill at least two people, while more property along the country's east coast falls victim to a devastating fire season.

Wildfires burning across Australia's two most populous states trap residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions and kill at least two people, while more property along the country's east coast falls victim to a devastating fire season.

Both victims were men in their early 20s from Haines, Alaska, according to the B.C. Coroners Service.

Both victims were men in their early 20s from Haines, Alaska, according to the B.C. Coroners Service.

Some injuries are reported after a Via passenger train travelling through rural Manitoba derailed and some of the cars fell over, around 6:45 a.m.

A passenger train with 12 people on board went off the rails in southern Manitoba before dawn Tuesday. RCMP say there were injuries, but none appear serious.

Canadian businessman and philanthropist Richard Ivey has died at age 94 in Toronto. Born in London, Ont., where Western University's business school bears his name, he's being remembered as a great family man and for a life dedicated to community service and charitable giving.

Canada has won the Spengler Cup for the fourth time in five years, downing Trinec Ocelari of the Czech Republic 4-0 in Tuesday's final of the annual Christmas tournament in Davos, Switzerland.

Prince William is collaborating with a global alliance of groups to launch a prize geared toward fostering innovation to combat climate change and solve environment challenges.

When Mark Holmgren had his arm amputated this spring, he couldn't stand the thought of his severed limb ending up in the trash.

Thousands of Hong Kong revelers welcome 2020 on neon-lit promenades along the picturesque Victoria Harbour, breaking into pro-democracy chants as the clocks strike midnight after more than half a year of often violent unrest.

The Canada Industrial Relations Board has ordered the union representing workers responsible for refuelling planes at Montreal's two major airports to return to the negotiating table immediately, just hours after they walked off the job on New Year's Eve.

Salaries and work-life balance have been the main points of contention between the employer and workers, who have been without a contract since August.

Revellers around the world are bidding farewell to a decade that will be remembered for the rise of social media, the Arab Spring, the #MeToo movement and, of course, U.S. President Donald Trump.

Revellers around the world are bidding farewell to a decade that will be remembered for the rise of social media, the Arab Spring, the #MeToo movement and, of course, U.S. President Donald Trump.

Revellers around the world are bidding farewell to a decade that will be remembered for the rise of social media, the Arab Spring, the #MeToo movement and, of course, U.S. President Donald Trump.

Revellers around the world are bidding farewell to a decade that will be remembered for the rise of social media, the Arab Spring, the #MeToo movement and, of course, U.S. President Donald Trump.

Revellers around the world marked a new year — and a new decade — with street parties and fireworks, although celebrations were dampened in some areas due to wildfires, protests and renewed nuclear tensions.

Dozens of angry Iraqi Shia militia supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday after smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area, prompting tear gas and sounds of gunfire.

Dozens of angry Iraqi Shia militia supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday after smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area, prompting tear gas and sounds of gunfire.

Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn said Tuesday from Lebanon he was not fleeing justice, but left Japan to avoid "injustice and political persecution" over financial misconduct allegations during his tenure leading the automaker.

Firefighters are being extra cautious when they work to cut people free from wrecked vehicles these days because of the dangers found in electric cars.

A Toronto couple is down to two options to get a dose of a $2.8-million gene therapy that could potentially save their baby's life: either raise the money themselves and buy it in the U.S. or win a dose in an international lottery run by the Swiss drugmaker.

While they were never paid what they were promised, Vyacheslav Borshchevskij and Richard Thompson were finally able to say goodbye to the MV Ethan — a ship they called home for three years while it was docked in Quebec City.

In a highly charged election year for the U.S., some shows are trying to find new ways to approach politics and spur audiences to consider their role in the democratic process.

The Manitoba town of Lynn Lake is floating a 17 per cent increase in the cost of water, even though it continues to discourage its residents from drinking it.

Documents obtained by CBC News show the curiosity and confusion shared by Canadian military officials after the 2016 launch of Pokemon Go, which was sending civilians onto Department of Defence property searching for "mythical digital creatures."

For Premier Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservative government, 2020 will bring the midway point of their four-year mandate, a new leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, and new challenges to keeping their outstanding campaign promises.

For Premier Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservative government, 2020 will bring the midway point of their four-year mandate, a new leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, and new challenges to keeping their outstanding campaign promises.

Several income tax changes will appear on Canadian pay stubs in the new year. But if you don't look closely, you might miss them.

A man wanted for homicide in Texas was arrested Monday afternoon after an alleged shoplifting incident at a business in Halifax.

Wildfires burning across Australia's two most-populous states Tuesday trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions, destroyed many properties and caused at least two fatalities.

Federal officials combing through skills training programs have concluded major changes are needed if they are to be used to address a shortage of airline pilots.